In NO for couple of days

dam1953 · 06-27-2019, 02:07 PM

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.

foreverfan · 06-27-2019, 02:48 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.

SmashMouth · 06-28-2019, 08:09 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

foreverfan · 06-28-2019, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Smashmouth, that was too funny. LMFAO... There was a reason I left off Arnaud's.

Kermit looks like he need to go camping with you.

Originally Posted by K Major

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 !

The Dude · 06-28-2019, 10:04 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, 01:05 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, 02:07 PM	#1
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: In NO for couple of days 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. foreverfan, SmashMouth and K Major like this.

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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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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,553 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.

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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 SmashMouth Smashmouth, that was too funny. LMFAO... There was a reason I left off Arnaud's. Kermit looks like he need to go camping with you. Originally Posted by K Major 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 likes this.
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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	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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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	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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