In NO for couple of days

foreverfan · 06-27-2019, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by dam1953

This is a great series of posts. Living in Ohio now, when I tell people I'm from Louisiana the assumption is I'm from New Orleans. They don't realize that there is more to LA than NO, though you NO natives would likely disagree. People also just assume I can recommend great hole in the wall NO restaurants.

I will archive this post for the numerous times a year I'm asked to recommend a NO eating establishment.

Thanks guys.

Drago's, Mandina's and Charlie's Steak House are all great, but everything depends on your budget. They are not extremely expensive but not cheap by any means.

Recommended More Expensive Restaurants (Not in any order)...

Ralph's On The Park
Antoine's Restaurant
Brennan's
Galatoires Restaurant
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

I Named just a few... Unless you are staying in the French Quarter and don't have transportation, don't dine in the French Quarter because some places are extremely expensive for what you get. Even the locals don't eat there.

One time I had just 3 shrimp for $22 in 2004. Unreal. There are some decent places but you must ask someone before you go anywhere.

foreverfan · 06-27-2019, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by vpheughan

ONE LINERS BOUNCING BACK AND FORTH WITH SOME SARCASM AND A SHORT QUIP, SERVED TO CLASSIC ROCK"

THAT'S HOW WE ROLL ON THE B&G SITE!

saintss1974 · 06-27-2019, 06:18 PM

Thanx all you guys for the ideas. Really appreciate it. Who dat

st thomas · 06-28-2019, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

I was at Kenner Seafood the other day. Love that place. Locals only. Too far out and stay out of the French Quarter because it will be over priced.

METAIRIE
Drago's Metairie 3232 N Arnoult Rd, Metairie, LA 70002 - Their grilled oysters are the best. A bit expensive but worth it.

Acme Oyster House 3000 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002 - Quality and reasonably priced.

All the places by the Lake Pontchartrain in Metairie are really great but they have no view of lake.

Click Here for places in Metairie. Also love New Orleans Food & Spirits, R&Os and Deanie’s Seafood (A local favorite)

NEW ORLEANS
There a ton of places. There are some really good high priced places and some reasonable places that offer outstanding food.

In New Orleans there are numerous places.

Mandina's Restaurant 3800 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 7011 - I love this place.
Old New Orleans style Italian and Seafood Since 1932.

Landry's Seafood House 8000 Lake-shore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124 - A bit expensive but has a great view of the Lake Pontchartrain.

New Orleans Lakefront by Landry's

Pick one... you can't go wrong. I've been living in New Orleans/Metairie for 60 years.

Drago's is a personal favorite but is a little expensive. Landry's has the view. All of them are really good and eaten at all of them many times. If I were taking someone to New Orleans, I go with the view.

And don't forget:

Charlie's Steak House There is nothing fancy about Charlie's Steak House, just a great steak and a great time.
Opens at 5pm with weird hours.

YOU DON'T ASK FOR A MENU AT CHARLIE'S UNLESS IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME, AND THAT'S WHEN EVERYBODY LAUGHS AT YOU. THERE IS NO MENU, JUST TELL YOUR WAITER THE SIZE AND HOW YOU WOULD LIKE IT COOKED. OH, AND WHEN IT ARRIVES, HOLD YOUR NAPKIN UP IN FRONT OF YOU SO THE SPATTERING GREASE DOESN'T RUIN YOUR SHIRT.

SERVICE AT CHARLIE'S HAS ALWAYS BEEN A BIT UNIQUE. MOST OF THE TIME YOUR WAITER TOLD YOU WHAT YOU WERE HAVING,
NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND. THIS WORKED OUT WELL SINCE THERE WAS NO MENU. INEXPERIENCED DINERS HAVE OFTEN BEEN LEFT WITH A " WHAT JUST HAPPENED ? " LOOK ON THEIR FACE AFTER ORDERING. SOMETIMES A REGULAR CUSTOMER'S FOOD WOULD SHOW UP BEFORE THEY EVEN KNEW THEY HAD ORDERED. THERE WAS LOTS OF HUMOR, MOSTLY DEADPAN AND DRY WIT, ONE LINERS BOUNCING BACK AND FORTH WITH SOME SARCASM AND A SHORT QUIP,
AND THE FREQUENT PRACTICAL JOKE.

Simply some of the best steaks you ever ate for a reasonable price. No fluff here.
The Charlie... our thick cut 32 oz T-BONE - Easily fills 2 people. Outstanding!

....

Charlie’s , ST is coming soon. That’s the whole damn thing I miss about NOLA. The Witt . The determination , sarcasm , the one liners to figure out just wtf are they saying .

st thomas · 06-28-2019, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I recommend Café Dumonde(sp) It is a must in my book. Everyone needs a beignet.

Yea I got no teeth left thanks dumondes.

SmashMouth · 06-28-2019, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

Drago's, Mandina's and Charlie's Steak House are all great, but everything depends on your budget. They are not extremely expensive but not cheap by any means.

Recommended More Expensive Restaurants (Not in any order)...
Ralph's On The Park
Antoine's Restaurant
Brennan's
Galatoires Restaurant
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
I Named just a few... Unless you are staying in the French Quarter and don't have transportation, don't dine in the French Quarter because some places are extremely expensive for what you get. Even the locals don't eat there.

One time I had just 3 shrimp for $22 in 2004. Unreal. There are some decent places but you must ask someone before you go anywhere.

Arnaud's

K Major · 06-28-2019, 09:10 AM

By no means would I call myself a steak connoisseur, however that pic above of the 32 oz TBone from CHARLIE'S looks magically delicious

!

jeanpierre · 06-28-2019, 11:00 AM

Good Call, Smash! And nice endorsement from Kermit the Frog - you can tell you're maturing when a great meal with friends is as pleasurable as the younger days of Fapping to Farrah!!!

As far as Saints things to do - Hebert's WWL Radio Show always draws a few Saints alum out, find out if they're at a restaurant and check out the show Live - my cousin was in town and took her son Tues...

They got to see Deuce, Pat Swilling, and Coach O from LSU - all were accommodating and spoke with fans at length...

Also, go to the Superdome, check the hours ahead of time, but there's the Saints HOF, Saints Gift Shop has Game Day Specific Mdse...

And a picture in front of the Gleason Blocked Punt Memorial makes a great avatar...

If you're going to the Casino (NOLA Council stupidly only allows one in Orleans) Manning's Restaurant is right there and has great memorabilia...

If you want other things to do, get a Snoball at Hansen's Sno-Bliz, 4801 Tchoupitoulas, AND one block away is Zach Strief's Port Orleans MicroBrewery and Grille...

It's ($$) affordable, and Zach usually is milling around and about the best guy to visit with about the Saints...

The Dude · 06-28-2019, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

Drago's, Mandina's and Charlie's Steak House are all great, but everything depends on your budget. They are not extremely expensive but not cheap by any means.

Recommended More Expensive Restaurants (Not in any order)...
Ralph's On The Park
Antoine's Restaurant
Brennan's
Galatoires Restaurant
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
I Named just a few... Unless you are staying in the French Quarter and don't have transportation, don't dine in the French Quarter because some places are extremely expensive for what you get. Even the locals don't eat there.

One time I had just 3 shrimp for $22 in 2004. Unreal. There are some decent places but you must ask someone before you go anywhere.

Agreed on Galatoirs and Antoine’s. Not the best food anymore but they are true representatives of real New Orleans fine dining and have a style of service that is quickly becoming extinct.

If you want upscale Try
Costera for tapas- currently my favorite in Nola, portions are huge.

John Beshs’ Dominica at the Roosevelt for awesome upscale Italian and authentic Neapolitan pizza. Plus you just have to see the place and have a Sazerac in the Blue Room.

Alon Shayas’ Saba for Eastern Mediterranean

I got lots more just let me know

AsylumGuido · 06-28-2019, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Agreed on Galatoirs and Antoine’s. Not the best food anymore but they are true representatives of real New Orleans fine dining and have a style of service that is quickly becoming extinct.

If you want upscale Try
Costera for tapas- currently my favorite in Nola, portions are huge.

John Beshs’ Dominica at the Roosevelt for awesome upscale Italian and authentic Neapolitan pizza. Plus you just have to see the place and have a Sazerac in the Blue Room.

Alon Shayas’ Saba for Eastern Mediterranean

I got lots more just let me know

Agree with Dominica and Shaya's, although you almost have to know somebody to get into Shaya's. Fortunately my son's girlfriend worked there.

06-27-2019, 03:48 PM	#11
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: In NO for couple of days Originally Posted by dam1953 This is a great series of posts. Living in Ohio now, when I tell people I'm from Louisiana the assumption is I'm from New Orleans. They don't realize that there is more to LA than NO, though you NO natives would likely disagree. People also just assume I can recommend great hole in the wall NO restaurants. I will archive this post for the numerous times a year I'm asked to recommend a NO eating establishment. Thanks guys. Drago's, Mandina's and Charlie's Steak House are all great, but everything depends on your budget. They are not extremely expensive but not cheap by any means. Recommended More Expensive Restaurants (Not in any order)... Ralph's On The Park Antoine's Restaurant Brennan's Galatoires Restaurant Ruth's Chris Steakhouse I Named just a few... Unless you are staying in the French Quarter and don't have transportation, don't dine in the French Quarter because some places are extremely expensive for what you get. Even the locals don't eat there. One time I had just 3 shrimp for $22 in 2004. Unreal. There are some decent places but you must ask someone before you go anywhere. K Major likes this.
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06-27-2019, 04:41 PM	#12
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: In NO for couple of days Originally Posted by vpheughan ONE LINERS BOUNCING BACK AND FORTH WITH SOME SARCASM AND A SHORT QUIP, SERVED TO CLASSIC ROCK" THAT'S HOW WE ROLL ON THE B&G SITE!

06-27-2019, 06:18 PM	#13
saintss1974 Rookie Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lanham, MD from Pensacola,FL Posts: 9	Re: In NO for couple of days Thanx all you guys for the ideas. Really appreciate it. Who dat

06-28-2019, 08:59 AM	#14
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: In NO for couple of days Originally Posted by foreverfan I was at Kenner Seafood the other day. Love that place. Locals only. Too far out and stay out of the French Quarter because it will be over priced. METAIRIE Drago's Metairie 3232 N Arnoult Rd, Metairie, LA 70002 - Their grilled oysters are the best. A bit expensive but worth it. Acme Oyster House 3000 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002 - Quality and reasonably priced. All the places by the Lake Pontchartrain in Metairie are really great but they have no view of lake. Click Here for places in Metairie. Also love New Orleans Food & Spirits, R&Os and Deanie’s Seafood (A local favorite) NEW ORLEANS There a ton of places. There are some really good high priced places and some reasonable places that offer outstanding food. In New Orleans there are numerous places. Mandina's Restaurant 3800 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 7011 - I love this place. Old New Orleans style Italian and Seafood Since 1932. Landry's Seafood House 8000 Lake-shore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124 - A bit expensive but has a great view of the Lake Pontchartrain. New Orleans Lakefront by Landry's Pick one... you can't go wrong. I've been living in New Orleans/Metairie for 60 years. Drago's is a personal favorite but is a little expensive. Landry's has the view. All of them are really good and eaten at all of them many times. If I were taking someone to New Orleans, I go with the view. And don't forget: Charlie's Steak House There is nothing fancy about Charlie's Steak House, just a great steak and a great time. Opens at 5pm with weird hours. YOU DON'T ASK FOR A MENU AT CHARLIE'S UNLESS IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME, AND THAT'S WHEN EVERYBODY LAUGHS AT YOU. THERE IS NO MENU, JUST TELL YOUR WAITER THE SIZE AND HOW YOU WOULD LIKE IT COOKED. OH, AND WHEN IT ARRIVES, HOLD YOUR NAPKIN UP IN FRONT OF YOU SO THE SPATTERING GREASE DOESN'T RUIN YOUR SHIRT. SERVICE AT CHARLIE'S HAS ALWAYS BEEN A BIT UNIQUE. MOST OF THE TIME YOUR WAITER TOLD YOU WHAT YOU WERE HAVING, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND. THIS WORKED OUT WELL SINCE THERE WAS NO MENU. INEXPERIENCED DINERS HAVE OFTEN BEEN LEFT WITH A " WHAT JUST HAPPENED ? " LOOK ON THEIR FACE AFTER ORDERING. SOMETIMES A REGULAR CUSTOMER'S FOOD WOULD SHOW UP BEFORE THEY EVEN KNEW THEY HAD ORDERED. THERE WAS LOTS OF HUMOR, MOSTLY DEADPAN AND DRY WIT, ONE LINERS BOUNCING BACK AND FORTH WITH SOME SARCASM AND A SHORT QUIP, AND THE FREQUENT PRACTICAL JOKE. Simply some of the best steaks you ever ate for a reasonable price. No fluff here. The Charlie... our thick cut 32 oz T-BONE - Easily fills 2 people. Outstanding! .... Charlie’s , ST is coming soon. That’s the whole damn thing I miss about NOLA. The Witt . The determination , sarcasm , the one liners to figure out just wtf are they saying . foreverfan and K Major like this.

06-28-2019, 09:00 AM	#15
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: In NO for couple of days Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I recommend Café Dumonde(sp) It is a must in my book. Everyone needs a beignet. Yea I got no teeth left thanks dumondes. foreverfan and Rugby Saint II like this.

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06-28-2019, 09:09 AM	#16
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,127 Blog Entries: 29	Re: In NO for couple of days Originally Posted by foreverfan Drago's, Mandina's and Charlie's Steak House are all great, but everything depends on your budget. They are not extremely expensive but not cheap by any means. Recommended More Expensive Restaurants (Not in any order)... Ralph's On The Park Antoine's Restaurant Brennan's Galatoires Restaurant Ruth's Chris Steakhouse I Named just a few... Unless you are staying in the French Quarter and don't have transportation, don't dine in the French Quarter because some places are extremely expensive for what you get. Even the locals don't eat there. One time I had just 3 shrimp for $22 in 2004. Unreal. There are some decent places but you must ask someone before you go anywhere. *Arnaud's* foreverfan, jeanpierre and K Major like this.

06-28-2019, 09:10 AM	#17
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: In NO for couple of days By no means would I call myself a steak connoisseur, however that pic above of the 32 oz TBone from CHARLIE'S looks magically delicious ! foreverfan likes this.

06-28-2019, 11:00 AM	#18
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: In NO for couple of days Good Call, Smash! And nice endorsement from Kermit the Frog - you can tell you're maturing when a great meal with friends is as pleasurable as the younger days of Fapping to Farrah!!! As far as Saints things to do - Hebert's WWL Radio Show always draws a few Saints alum out, find out if they're at a restaurant and check out the show Live - my cousin was in town and took her son Tues... They got to see Deuce, Pat Swilling, and Coach O from LSU - all were accommodating and spoke with fans at length... Also, go to the Superdome, check the hours ahead of time, but there's the Saints HOF, Saints Gift Shop has Game Day Specific Mdse... And a picture in front of the Gleason Blocked Punt Memorial makes a great avatar... If you're going to the Casino (NOLA Council stupidly only allows one in Orleans) Manning's Restaurant is right there and has great memorabilia... If you want other things to do, get a Snoball at Hansen's Sno-Bliz, 4801 Tchoupitoulas, AND one block away is Zach Strief's Port Orleans MicroBrewery and Grille... It's ($$) affordable, and Zach usually is milling around and about the best guy to visit with about the Saints... foreverfan and SmashMouth like this.
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06-28-2019, 11:04 AM	#19
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: In NO for couple of days Originally Posted by foreverfan Drago's, Mandina's and Charlie's Steak House are all great, but everything depends on your budget. They are not extremely expensive but not cheap by any means. Recommended More Expensive Restaurants (Not in any order)... Ralph's On The Park Antoine's Restaurant Brennan's Galatoires Restaurant Ruth's Chris Steakhouse I Named just a few... Unless you are staying in the French Quarter and don't have transportation, don't dine in the French Quarter because some places are extremely expensive for what you get. Even the locals don't eat there. One time I had just 3 shrimp for $22 in 2004. Unreal. There are some decent places but you must ask someone before you go anywhere. Agreed on Galatoirs and Antoine’s. Not the best food anymore but they are true representatives of real New Orleans fine dining and have a style of service that is quickly becoming extinct. If you want upscale Try Costera for tapas- currently my favorite in Nola, portions are huge. John Beshs’ Dominica at the Roosevelt for awesome upscale Italian and authentic Neapolitan pizza. Plus you just have to see the place and have a Sazerac in the Blue Room. Alon Shayas’ Saba for Eastern Mediterranean I got lots more just let me know AsylumGuido likes this.
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06-28-2019, 02:05 PM	#20
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,241	Re: In NO for couple of days Originally Posted by The Dude Agreed on Galatoirs and Antoine’s. Not the best food anymore but they are true representatives of real New Orleans fine dining and have a style of service that is quickly becoming extinct. If you want upscale Try Costera for tapas- currently my favorite in Nola, portions are huge. John Beshs’ Dominica at the Roosevelt for awesome upscale Italian and authentic Neapolitan pizza. Plus you just have to see the place and have a Sazerac in the Blue Room. Alon Shayas’ Saba for Eastern Mediterranean I got lots more just let me know Agree with Dominica and Shaya's, although you almost have to know somebody to get into Shaya's. Fortunately my son's girlfriend worked there.

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