RESTAURANT GUIDE AMERICAN Lakeview Harbor boasts great steaks, seafood, and other classics, while providing a comfortable pub atmosphere on Lake Pontchartrain. They offer delectable steaks, such as a 10-ounce smoked prime rib with grilled asparagus and loaded potato croquettes, and a 12-ounce ribeye with grilled asparagus and rosemary roasted new potatoes. 8550 Pontchartrain Blvd., 504-486-4887, lakeviewharbor.us Legacy Kitchen’s Craft Tavern serves refined American cuisine and spins on all of your favorite dishes. Their brunch menu is served daily to save you from having to wait for the weekend. Their All-American Beignet-Wich is a Southern take on the classic breakfast sandwich, with eggs, cheese, and bacon in a beignet. 700 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-613-2350, legacykitchen.com
also caters to fortune-cookie lovers by selling the iconic cookie in groups of four. 3001 Napoleon Ave., 504-899-8005, greenteanola.com Mikimoto creates a modern and tidy atmosphere with dim lighting and updated decor, a perfect setting for a meal of sushi, edamame, baked yellowtail neck, or whatever else you might be in the mood for. Their drive-thru allows you to grab some great sushi without even unbuckling a seatbelt. 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., 504-488-1881, mikimotosushi.com MoPho merges Vietnamese and Louisiana cuisine together to create an experience that all should try. This restaurant features incredible appetizers, such as crispy chicken bites, as well as don’t-miss daily specials, including hot chicken vindaloo on Tuesdays and their smoky pork pho on Wednesdays. 514 City Park Ave., 504-482-6845, mophonola.com
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The Steakhouse at Harrah’s is an esteemed steakhouse that doesn’t skimp on the shrimp— try topping your steak with seafood to make it “surf and turf” style. Want something exciting to drink with your meal? They offer cocktails by the bottle and champagne specials. And after tasting the food, you’ll understand why the Steakhouse’s chef, Ryan Wichter, has won awards. 1 Canal St., 504-533-6111, caesars.com/harrahs-new-orleans/ restaurants/the-steakhouse
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Green Tea serves healthy Chinese cuisine and insists on being vegan-friendly and using local ingredients. They offer large portions of family meals, so your Chinese-food run can be enjoyed by the whole family. The restaurant
Tsunami features an impressive array of seafood dishes and sushi that are full of waves of flavor. The restaurant offers a fried sushi roll called the Big Easy, full of crawfish, snow crab, crab stick, crunchy shrimp, cucumber, and scallions. They also have a selection of delectable daily specials. 601 Poydras St., 504-608-3474, servingsushi.com
BARS WITH GREAT FOOD 5216 Table & Tap is a great bar that has food just as good as its drinks. In addition to an impressive selection of amazing cocktails, they offer a variety of speciality burgers, such as the Southern Drawl, which is loaded up with a fried green tomato, pimento cheese, and bacon. 5216 Veterans Blvd., Metarie, 504-766-1417, 5216tableandtap.com Fulton Alley isn’t only a bar, but also a bowling alley, so you can spend the evening there drinking and scoring spares. Bowling is even more fun with an order of their Loaded Baked Potato Tots, which are oversized tater tots with cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions. 600 Fulton St., 504-208-5569, fultonalley.com
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Sala is a family-owned restaurant that focuses on making their stylish atmosphere on the lake a place to be enjoyed with family and friends, especially since their food is meant to be shared. Sala also features a fantastic cocktail menu as well as a Happy Hour Tuesday through Friday. 124 Lake Marina Ave., 504-5132670, salanola.com
