Dining and Entertainment Guide
Briquette
701 South Peters, New Orleans
504–302-7496
BriquetteNOLA.com
Executive Chef, Guy Sockrider will create a coastal contemporary menu and will utilize a large charcoal grill to highlight fresh fish and seafood. There will also be handcrafted cocktails and a well curated wine list as well as small plates perfect for sharing.
Cajun Cookery
719 S. Peters, New Orleans
504-302-7496
The newest addition to The Warehouse District, Cajun Cookery is the home of the perfect Cajun and Creole combination. From po-boys to étouffée, Cajun Cookery is the place for New Orleans Cuisine. Check out happy hour from 2-4pm and Weekend Brunch 7am-2pm.
Dickie Brennan & Co.
FrenchQuarter-Dining.com
It’s important to take time to celebrate – even the small things in life. Dickie Brennan & Co.’s four restaurants – Palace Café, Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse, Bourbon House and Tableau help make it easy. Book any event with 20 guests or less, and their chefs will work with you to create a special menu with additions like wine, beer, or cocktail pairings. Book now at FrenchQuarter-Dining.com.
Edward A. Dufresne Community Center
274 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy., Luling
985-331-3795
EdwardDufresneCommunityCenter.com
St. Charles Parish’s multi-functional facility is designed to host numerous functions from meetings to formal banquets and receptions. Their full-service, on-site caterer is available to meet all your food and beverage needs from ten guests to a formal dinner for 500.
Galatoire’s 33 Bar & Steak
215 Bourbon St., New Orleans
504-335-3932
Galatoires33BarandSteak.com
Whether stopping in for a short visit or a comfortable stay, Galatoire’s “33” Bar & Steak offers classic, hand-crafted cocktails and the finest wines and spirits, alongside USDA prime steaks from the dinner menu and lighter fare at Bar “33”.
Hoshun
1601 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
504-302-9171
HoshunRestaurant.com
Chinese or Japanese? Can’t decide? Hoshun is your answer, offering an extensive menu from classic Chinese dishes to Japanese sushi and everything in between (like Vietnamese pho or pad Thai). Stick with one cuisine, or mix and match. Open daily until 2 a.m.
Justine
225 Chartres Street, New Orleans
504-218-8533
JustineNola.com
Justine is a Parisian-style brasserie by husband-and-wife team Justin and Mia Devillier. Combining the sophistication of a brasserie with the playfulness of the French Quarter, Justine honors the technique and simplicity of French classics in a bustling, multi-roomed restaurant with vibrant decor and grand presentation.
Katie’s
3701 Iberville St., New Orleans
504-488-6582
KatiesInMidCity.com
Katie’s is known as one of New Orleans’ favorite neighborhood restaurants. Serving daily specials and menu favorites like Katie’s fresh and delicious crab cakes with lump crabmeat and housemade famous remoulade sauce! Open for lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday and Sunday brunch.
La Petite Grocery
4238 Magazine St, New Orleans
504-891-3377
LaPetiteGrocery.com
Owned by husband-and-wife team Justin and Mia Devillier, La Petite Grocery pays homage to its century-old home that’s acted as a cornerstone of the community throughout the years. In the kitchen, Chef Justin Devillier puts a creative spin on traditional New Orleans cuisine with dishes like Turtle Bolognese and Blue Crab Beignets.
Mandina’s
3800 Canal St., New Orleans
504-482-9179
MandinasRestaurant.com
Mandina’s is the quintessential neighborhood restaurant. “There are some items that have been on the menu for 75 years,” says Cindy Mandina. “My grandmother always said, ‘Take care of the neighborhood people and locals that come here… cater to their needs and desires’. That’s what we’re all about.” Mandina’s is open for lunch and dinner daily.
Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House
French Quarter, Metairie, Mid-City & St. Charles
MrEdsRestaurants.com
Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar serves your choice of chargrilled, fried or raw oysters as well as long time favorites such as Oyster Rockefeller and Bienville. Offering both a stand-up oyster bar and cocktail bar, it’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy. Five unique locations; one great menu. 2nd French Quarter location now open at 821 Iberville St. open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.
Mr. Ed’s Seafood and Italian
910 West Esplanade Ave. Kenner
504-463-3030
1001 Live Oak, Metairie
504-838-0022
MrEdsRestaurants.com
Mr. Ed’s has been a local favorite since 1989, offering home-style cooking, Italian cuisine, seafood favorites, and Mr. Ed’s Famous Fried Chicken. Open Monday-Saturday for lunch and dinner. Daily lunch specials and catering are available as well. Mr. Ed also oversees Austin’s Restaurant in Metairie and The Pearl Room in Harahan.
New Orleans Creole Cookery
510 Toulouse St., New Orleans
504-524-9632
NewOrleansCreoleCookery.com
Savor authentic Creole dishes prepared by chef John Trinh, formerly of Eleven 79. Delight in traditional dishes such as gumbo, shrimp Creole and crawfish etouffée, as well as an oyster happy hour Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and signature drinks in the historic French Quarter.
Orleans Grapevine
720 Orleans Ave., New Orleans
504-523-1930
OrleansGrapevine.com
Enjoy true New Orleans atmosphere in a beautiful, tropical courtyard. Orleans Grapevine serves high quality cuisine and one of the largest selections of wine by the bottle or by the glass. Don’t miss the popular Bacon Happy Hour, where you’ll enjoy free bacon with your cocktails and wine. 4-6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight daily.
Parkway
538 Hagan Ave., New Orleans
504-482-3047
ParkwayPoorboys.com
Parkway can now take your phone orders no matter how busy or long the line is. Our new call in kitchen makes it easy to call, pickup, and enjoy some of the best poorboys in town! Serving fried Louisiana Oysters on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Pascals Manale
1838 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans
504-895-4877
PascalsManale.com
This famous restaurant has been family owned and operated since 1913. Pascal’s Manale is the origin of the well known Original Pascal’s Barbeque Shrimp. The old-time oyster and cocktail bars offer raw oysters on the half shell and all types of cocktails, as well as a great selection of wines. Fresh seafood, italian dishes and delicious steaks are featured.
Ralph Brennan
900 City Park Ave., New Orleans
504-488-1000
RalphsOnThePark.com
Head over to Ralph’s on the Park all night, every night from now through September to score three appetizers and one glass of wine for $33. Chef Chip Flanagan is serving up a 15 choice appetizer menu so you can mix and match your way to satiated.
Red Gravy
125 Camp St., New Orleans
504-561-8844
RedGravyCafe.com
Can’t decide between brunch and lunch? Why not both! Chef de Cuisine Roseann is serving her handmade pasta with a sweet sausage sugo, fresh ricotta and a sunny up yard egg. Naturally named Breakfast Spaghetti, this dish is a must-try! Voted #1 Brunch AND #1 Italian in New Orleans Magazine and on Open Table! Open Wednesday through Monday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Seaworthy/ACE
630 Carondelet St., New Orleans
504-930-3071
SeaworthyNola.com
Just in time for the return of Autumn, Seaworthy is bringing back brunch. That means endless libations and dishes worth waking up for — starting every weekend from August 31, 11am-3pm.
Tito’s Ceviche and Pisco
5015 Magazine St., New Orleans
504-267-7612
TitosCevichePisco.com
Intimate Peruvian restaurant in uptown New Orleans with premier handcrafted cocktails, heart-healthy Peruvian wine, a variety of melt in your mouth ceviches, tiraditos, savory meat and seafood.
True Food Kitchen
801 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans
504-558-3900
TrueFoodKitchen.com
True Food Kitchen is an award-wining restaurant brand founded by integrative medicine expert, Dr. Andrew Weil. The brand’s seasonal menu is guided by the principles of the anti-inflammatory food pyramid emphasizing wholesome, simple ingredients with simple preparations to highlight the natural health benefits and flavors of each ingredient.
