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Pull Out Dining & Bar Guide
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A TAVOLA
3413 Veterans Blvd. Metairie, LA 70002 www.atavo.la NOLA’s newest family-friendly Italian eatery offering a spacious patio and lively bar.
ACME OYSTER HOUSE
3000 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, LA 70005 504-309-4056 www.acmeoyster.com Oysters on the half shell, fried seafood platters, & crabs.
AMORE BAKERY & CAFÉ
307 Huey P. Long Avenue Gretna, LA 70053 504-322-2122 www.amorebakeryandcafe.com Café offering delicious pastries, specialty coffees and gelato!
ANDREA’S RESTAURANT & CATERING
3100 19th Street Metairie, LA 70002 504-834-8583 www.andreasrestaurant.com Finest in New Orleans seafood, Northern Italian & Continental cuisines.
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Neighborhood Restaurant, Bar
AUSTIN’S RESTAURANT
5101 West Esplanade Avenue Metairie, LA 70006 504-888-5533 www.austinsno.com Casual, upscale dining in the heart of Metairie, offering fine steaks & fresh Louisiana seafood.
BOBBY HEBERT’S CAJUN CANNON RESTAURANT
4101 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, LA 70001 504-324-6841 www.bobbyheberts.com Combining Louisiana sports & authentic Louisiana food culture. Banquet space available.
BOULEVARD AMERICAN BISTRO
• 4241 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70006 | 504-889-2301 • 5171 Citrus Boulevard
Elmwood, LA 70123 | 504-410-5171 www.boulevardbistro.com Classic American bistro offering specialty cocktails and quality hand-crafted cuisine.
BUSHWACKER’S BAR
3223 Edenborn Ave Metairie, LA 70002 504-455-4445 www.bushwackers-bar.edan.io/ Sports bar located in Metairie’s Fat City. Poker machines, billiards, video games and large screen TV.
CAFE 615 HOME OF DA WABBIT
615 Kepler Street Gretna, LA 70053 504-365-1225 www.cafe615.com Family-friendly restaurant located in Gretna Historic district. Food is their passion!
CHEF RON’S GUMBO STOP
2309 North Causeway Boulevard Metairie, LA 70001 504-835-2022 www.gumbostop.com Home of the stuffed gumbo & gumbo toppers! Cozy location with outdoor seating.
COPELAND’S OF NEW ORLEANS - KENNER
1319 West Esplanade Avenue Kenner, LA 70065 504-617-9146 www.copelandsofneworleans.com/detailskenner-la Southern Louisiana cuisine with flavorful takes on seafood, pasta, salads, steaks & desserts.
DEANIE’S SEAFOOD
1713 Lake Avenue Metairie, LA 70005 504-834-1225 www.deanies.com Large portions of the best boiled, broiled & fried Louisiana seafood in a fun & casual atmosphere.
DON’S SEAFOOD
4801 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, LA 70006 504-889-1550 www.donsseafoodonline.com A local favorite serving the freshest boiled & fried Louisiana seafood, and steak.
DRAGO’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
3232 North Arnoult Road Metairie, LA 70002 504-888-9254 www.dragosrestaurant.com Home of the original charbroiled oysters! Casual, family restaurant.
FOUR SEASONS BAR
3229 North Causeway Boulevard Metairie, LA 70002 504-832-6059 LGBT Bar/Patio Stage located in Metairie offering live music, pool tables, and video poker.
GATTUSO’S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR, RESTAURANT & CATERING
435 Huey P. Long Avenue Gretna, LA 70053 504-368-1114 www.gattusos.net Affordable daily specials. Outdoor dining available. Voted BEST BAR 10 years in a row!
GRETNA DEPOT CAFÉ & SPIRITS
326 Huey P Long Avenue Gretna, LA 70053 504-362-8690 https://www.facebook.com/ GretnaDepotCafeSpirits A local, casual restaurant in the heart of Old Gretna.
HARBOR SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR RESTAURANT
3207 Williams Boulevard Kenner, LA 70065 504-443-6454 www.fishermanscoveseafood.com/pages/ Harbor-Seafood-Restaurant.html Neighborhood seafood restaurant offering the highest quality of seafood for over 30 yrs.
HAYDEL’S BAKERY
4037 Jefferson Highway Jefferson, LA 70121 504-837-0190 www.haydelbakery.com Full line retail bakery with mail order products.
KINGFISH CIDER
355 Iris Avenue Jefferson, LA 70121 504-273-7868 www.kingfishcider.com The one place in Louisiana that exclusively makes tantalizing cider and perry (pear cider).
LA MADELEINE FRENCH BAKERY & CAFÉ
3300 Severn Avenue, #201 Metairie, LA 70002 504-456-1624 www.lamadeleine.com Quaint French cafe chain serving rustic country fare, espresso & fresh-baked baguettes.
LEBRANE’S CREOLE CUISINE & CATERING
137 Sala Avenue Westwego, LA 70094 504-908-4901 www.lebranescuisine.com A true New Orleans born Creole chef that takes great joy in creating flawless meals.
LUCKY DOGS
900 Airline Drive Kenner, LA 70062 504-524-6010 www.luckydogsinc.com Fast food hot dog kiosks at New Orleans Airport & throughout the French Quarter.
NEW ORLEANS ORIGINAL DAIQUIRIS
210 Veterans Boulevard Metairie, LA 70005 504-301-3989 www.fat-tuesday.com Home of the 190 Octane daiquiri. Full service bar, premium frozen drinks. /ch 21
PERINO’S BOILING POT RESTAURANT
3754 Westbank Expressway Harvey, LA 70058 504-340-5560 www.perinosboilingpot.com Local favorite offering the freshest Louisiana seafood to parties of all sizes.
R&O’S RESTAURANT
216 Metairie - Hammond Highway Metairie, LA 70005 504-442-5966 www.r-opizza.com Family-friendly restaurant in Historic Bucktown offering po-boys, seafood, & pizzas.
RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS
• 4036 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70002 | 504-297-1632 • 4817 Lapalco Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072 | 504-328-9550 • 919 South Clearview Parkway
Metairie, LA 70121 | 504-216-1426 • 3301 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70002 | 504-837-5620 • 3344 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, LA 70065 | 504-466-5110 • 197 Westbank Expressway
Gretna, LA 70053 | 504-368-4805 • 1735 Manhattan Boulevard
Harvey, LA 70058 | 504-297-3600 • 5817 Airline Drive
Metairie, LA 70003 | 504-733-1051 • 212 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70005 | 504-838-0493 www.raisingcanes.com Raising Cane’s has “One Love” & that is serving the highest quality, fresh, never frozen, chicken fingers you’ve ever had!
RICK OLIVIER photo: Chef Andrea Apuzzo of Andrea’s Restaurant, Metairie
SEGNETTE LANDING RESTAURANT
450 Laroussini Street Westwego, LA 70094 504-900-1901 www.facebook.com/segnettelanding Rich Louisiana cuisine and ambience unique to this state.
RESTAURANT DES FAMILLES
7163 Barataria Boulevard Crown Point, LA 70072 504-689-7834 www.restaurantdesfamilles.com Classic Cajun/Creole fare served in a unique setting along the bayou.
SHORT STOP POBOYS
119 Transcontinental Drive Metairie, LA 70001 504-885-4572 www.shortstoppoboys.com A great casual atmosphere to gather for New Orleans PoBoys & Southern comfort food.
RICCOBONO’S PEPPERMILL RESTAURANT
3524 Severn Avenue Metairie, LA 70002 504-455-2266 www.riccobonospeppermill.com Top dining destination serves classic New Orleans & Italian fare. Private dining available.
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
3633 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, LA 70002 504-888-3600 www.ruthschris.com Upscale steakhouse to which others aspire. Dining for business & pleasure.
THE COURT OF TWO SISTERS
613 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 504-522-7261 www.courtoftwosisters.com Jazz Brunch and Creole Dinner in a spacious wisteria-covered French Quarter Courtyard.
THE DUKE
2740 Severn Avenue Metairie, LA 70002 504-353-4227 www.thedukemetairie.com Anything but ordinary Epic Southern comfort foods, like bureers, pasta, and more.
THE GALLEY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
2535 Metairie Road Metairie, LA 70001 504-832-0955 www.thegalleyseafood.net Serving boiled, grilled & fried seafood & their local favorite, soft shell crab!
THE RED MAPLE RESTAURANT
1036 Lafayette Street Gretna, LA 70053 504-367-0935 www.theredmaple.com Heart & soul of fine & casual dining in Historic Gretna.
TODD’S FROZEN YOGURT
3200 Severn Avenue Metairie, LA 70002 504-343-3005 www.todds-frozen-yogurt.com Full-service yogurt & coffee house with fast friendly service.
VINCENT’S ITALIAN CUISINE
4411 Chastant Street Metairie, LA 70006 504-885-2984 www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com Award winning Italian & seafood cuisine; voted best in town every year!
ZEA ROTISSERIE & BAR
• 1121 Manhattan Boulevard Harvey, LA 70058 | 504-361-8293 • 1325 West Esplanade Avenue Kenner, LA 70065 | 504-468-7733 • 4450 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, LA 70006 | 504-780-9090 •1655 Hickory Avenue Harahan, LA 70123 | 504-738-0799 www.zearestaurants.com A polished casual restaurant with a distinctly bold menu of freshly-prepared Modern American dishes & craft cocktails.
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requisite ball fields, batting cages and recreation center that bring in kids of all ages to compete against one another. However, explore a little farther, and you’ll find there’s much more to this (almost hidden) jewel. Encompassing 610 acres on Jefferson Parish’s West Bank (west of the Mississippi River), Parc des Familles also is home to a seasonal splash park and splash pad filled with 14 water features that will have little ones squealing with delight on a hot summer’s day.
However, Parc des Familles also includes a par65, 18-hole premier disc golf course by renowned disc golf course designer John Houck that weaves its way through the park’s iconic hardwood cypress swamp. Each hole offers three tees to choose from, ranging from amateurs to professionals, so each round on the course could be different depending on your choice. Throw in such challenges as dog legs, tunnel shots and even throwing across one of the park’s swamps, and you’ll experience a disc golf course unlike many others.
Mountain bike enthusiasts also will love the 5-mile trail that traverses the park’s cypress swamp and woods for a scenic ride for both beginners and long-time riders. The trail is undergoing further development and expansion to ensure a quality experience for every rider.
Other facilities include two dog parks (separating small and large dogs so everyone has a fun play time), nature trails, three pavilions, picnic areas and restrooms. There’s even a 2,000-foot elevated boardwalk that will take you through one of the park’s cypress swamps, so keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife.
Future enhancements at Parc des Familles include a brand-new visitors center as well as a new fishing pier overlooking the canal, bringing additional opportunities to get outside and play!
Bayou Segnette State Park, Westwego
BAYOU SEGNETTE STATE PARK
Also located on Jefferson Parish’s West Bank, Bayou Segnette State Park welcomes visitors to immerse themselves in the great outdoors just minutes from the Big Easy. Day visitors can set out to explore the park on one of three trails that provide a glimpse of the local wildlife found in the park’s lagoons and forests. Avid geocachers also will love that the park is home to A Louisiana State Park Geocache, which encourages people to visit each of Louisiana’s State Parks and Historic Sites. Just remember to put on your bug repellant before setting out on a trekking adventure!
If you prefer to explore by water, Bayou Segnette State Park delivers. Bring your own boat, >>
and set it afloat at the park’s boat launch. Within minutes you can search for wildlife or try your luck at fishing in both fresh and brackish water in Bayou Segnette. Be sure to take a ride in Marcello Canal to catch a glimpse of the park’s floating cabins!
Park visitors also can swim at the park’s seasonal 22,000-square-foot wave pool, the perfect spot to spend the day with the kids. A second pool is located in the park’s overnight area for guests staying in the campground or floating cabins. Other family-friendly activities include picnicking, a playground and plenty of green space for flying kites, throwing a Frisbee or tossing a football. In
late afternoon, birdwatchers will get their fill as the picnic area offers a prime view of birds roosting in the trees across the water of the lagoon.
When one day isn’t enough, book your stay at Bayou Segnette State Park’s campground or in one of the floating cabins. The campground features 98 campsites outfitted with water and electrical hookup, restrooms, and playgrounds. There also are 16 floating cabins on Marcello Canal, and these provide a rare treat indeed. Where else can you stand along the railing and watch the alligators swim by, or fall asleep to the sound of frogs, gators and birds talking in the night? Each comes with two bedrooms, a full kitchen, living area and screened-in porch with picnic table. It’s an adventure you truly won’t forget!
Jean Lafitte National Park, Twin Canal
If your visits to Jefferson Parish’s other parks whet your appetite for all things nature and wildlife sightings, Barataria Preserve at Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve on the West Bank should be your next stop. Hit one of the trails in the park, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by majestic live oaks and cypress trees. Keep an eye on the surrounding territory, because you’ll be surprised at what you spot lurking among the trees, on fallen logs or in the water. Think turtles, snakes, frogs, alligators and birds. Just remember to leave them be!
There are five walking trails—think boardwalks and gravel—and four hiking trails made of dirt or gravel (avoid during rainy periods as they may be muddy and impassable). A great place to start is the Visitor Center Trail directly behind the Visitor Center. Once you become acclimated, try some of the other trails, including the Marsh Overlook Trail and Palmetto Trail.
Every Wednesday through Sunday, join a ranger for a guided walk along one of the trails. These are a wonderful way to learn more about the park and surrounding area. If you prefer to set out on your own, try the self-guided tour of the Pecan Grove (the guide is available online or at the visitor center). Another option is the cell phone tour along the Bayou Coquille Trail. In addition to informational signs along the way, some stops also feature instructions for the cell phone tour. Just call the number listed, press the stop number where you are, and listen to the narration.
Make a day of it, and bring a picnic lunch. You also can try your hand at fishing or hunting in designated areas of the Barataria Preserve, but you will need the proper permits and licenses.
GRAND ISLE STATE PARK
At the edge of Jefferson Parish along the Gulf of Mexico, Grand Isle State Park welcomes visitors to enjoy all a coastal state park has to offer. This includes swimming, birding, fishing, hiking, boating, crabbing or soaking up the sun. For visitors who want to extend their stay, Grand Isle State Park also offers 14 beach tent campsites and 49 premium campsites with water and electrical hookups. For a luxury camping experience, book a stay at one of the onsite glamping tents.
As you can see, Jefferson Parish’s green spaces have much to offer and can’t wait to have you visit.
