TAKE-OUT & DELIVERY RESTAURANT GUIDE

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Please note: At the time we went to press, the following restaurants were open for take-out and/or delivery, or had not yet made public any plans to close. Therefore, to the best of our knowledge, these places are still serving. Please remember, however, that some of the items or features listed will be unavailable until full and regular service resumes.

African Bennachin Restaurant serves West African food in a warm, cozy space in the Quarter. Low-set furniture and colorful paintings surround guests while they sample coconut rice, sauteed lamb, or baked chicken. 1212 Royal St., 504-522-1230, bennachinrestaurant.com

American The Audubon Clubhouse Café serves lunch and brunch on a veranda overlooking the famous Audubon Park and Golf Course. The menu offers traditional American dishes with a Southern influence, like boudin and Gulf shrimp. 6500 Magazine St., 504-212-5282, audubonnatureinstitute.org/clubhouse-cafe

Bayou Hot Wings will be your new go-to for all things chicken wings. Customers can get their wings batter-fried and pick from 12 different glazes. Be sure to sample the dipping sauces, which are made in-house. 6221 S. Claiborne Ave., 504-662-9933, BayouHotWings.com

Cowbell is a step up from your average Uptown restaurant. In addition to their classic Cowbell burger, the menu includes fig toast with blue cheese and andouille, signature mac and cheese, and Gulf fish tacos. 8801 Oak St., 504-866-4222, cowbell-nola.com Crescent City Steakhouse is a New Orleans staple. This classic steakhouse has been around for over 85 years. Start with shrimp cocktail or onion rings to share, and try the strip sirloin or the filet wrapped in bacon as an entree. 1001 N. Broad St., 504-821-3271, crescentcitysteaks.com

Daisy Dukes is a 24-hour diner that serves Southern staples and Cajun classics. Fanfavorites include the country-fried steak, shrimp and grits, and alligator omelet. They offer an early-bird special, but if you miss it, breakfast is served all day. Multiple locations, daisydukesrestaurant.com

Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant and Bar serves steaks, seafood, and burgers at picnic tables on a large outdoor patio. Try their grilled shrimp wrap, or, for vegetarians, the avocado burger. 435 Huey P. Long Ave., 504-368-1114, gattusos.net

Gordon Biersch Restaurant and Brewery serves American and Cajun staples alongside German offerings like schnitzel, pretzels, and sausage, paired with their extensive menu of beers on tap, crafted in-house. 200 Poydras St., 504-552-2739, gordonbiersch.com

Lakeview Harbor is a family-friendly restaurant that offers classics like po-boys, burgers, buildyour-own pizzas, and steak entrees, in a pub setting. In addition to hearty meals, Lakeview Harbor also has an extensive cocktail list. 8550 Pontchartrain Blvd., 504-486-4887, lakeviewharbor.us

Liberty Cheesesteaks is your best option for Philly-style cheesesteaks here in New Orleans. The Wiz is a classic cheesesteak filled with New York strip; the Buffalo Chick adds a New Orleans twist by adding crab-boil seasoning. 5041 Freret St., 504-875-4447, LibertyCheesesteaks.com

Melba’s is a popular neighborhood po-boy shop just beyond the French Quarter. They are open 24 hours and serve every kind of standard poboy, as well as platters of ribs, catfish, shrimp, and chicken. Melba’s also offers an extensive list of sides. 1525 Elysian Fields Ave., 504-267-7765, melbas.com

Picnic Provisions & Whiskey brings Southern “picnic” fare and cocktails to its customers. Whether you order the potato salad, grilled cheese sandwich, or hot fried chicken basket, their menu conjures up the feeling of a classic picnic. 741 State St., 504-266-2810, nolapicnic.com

Please U Restaurant has been pleasing locals since 1946 with their Louisiana-inspired diner menu and mom-and-pop charm. Visit this popular joint and enjoy all-day breakfast or try one of their traditional New Orleans hot plates. 1751 St. Charles Ave., 504-525-9131, pleaseunola.com

Spudly’s Super Spuds is a restaurant on a unique mission to offer diners “a meal in a baked potato.” Pick from potatoes loaded with cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives, or even crabmeat, shrimp, turkey, and roast beef. 2609 Harvard Ave, 504- 455-3250, spudlys.com

The Duke specializes in the best of American comfort food, offering a tantalizing array of homemade burgers, hearty pasta dishes, and fried desserts. Try the Epic Burger or the fettucine Alfredo and you certainly won’t leave hungry. 2740 Severn Ave., 504-353-4227, thedukerestaurant.com

Voodoo BBQ serves dry-rubbed and slow-smoked platters of ribs, pulled pork, jerk chicken, and Cajun sausage. They offer an extensive list of side dishes, including coleslaw, mac and cheese, gumbo, red beans, and potato salad. Multiple locations, 504-522-4647, VoodooBBQ.com

WOW Café Doubletree is located in the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel near the French Quarter, and has an extensive menu that offers everything from wings and tenders, po-boys, and lettuce wraps to soups, salads, and seafood. 300 Canal St., 504-212-3250, wowamericaneats.com

Asian Bao and Noodle is a cute, casual Chinese restaurant in the Marigny. They serve delicious appetizers and noodle entrees, such as steamed buns, scallion pancakes, duck smoked with jasmine tea, and slow-cooked pork shank. 2266 St. Claude Ave., 504-272-0004, baoandnoodle.com

Green Tea is a Chinese restaurant that aims to serve good, healthy food at a reasonable price. They have a big and varied menu, and they offer a lunch special for $7.50. Be sure to try the fried dumplings, wonton soup, or the lemon chicken. 3001 Napoleon Ave., 504-899-8005, www. greenteanola.com

Kyoto 2 serves big portions of fresh sushi in a strip mall close to the AMC Elmwood movie theater. They also offer bento boxes, tempura, soups and salads, and noodles. The BBQ salmon and softshell crab tempura are excellent. 5028 Citrus Blvd., 504-818-0228, facebook.com/Kyoto2Nola

Mikimoto has an extensive menu of sushi, soups and salads, appetizers, and rice and noodle dishes. The beef tataki, wasabi mussels, and tuna steak are all standouts. For dessert, try the mochi or

Miyako is located on St. Charles Avenue just outside of the CBD and is popular for its hibachi and sushi. They have a wide range of sushi and sashimi and unique options like crawfish tacos with avocado or their deep-fried sushi rolls. 1403 St. Charles Ave., 504-410-9997, miyakonola.com

Bars with Great Food Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant is a 24/7 casual bar located on the border of the Quarter, offering pub grub, such as burgers, wings, and specialty sandwiches. Their claim to fame is their extensive breakfast menu offered all day. 1001 Esplanade Ave., 504-949-0038, buffasbar.com

Carnaval Lounge is a bar located on St. Claude Avenue featuring New Orleans’s most popular Latin bands. The bar’s restaurant, Cozinha de Carnaval, serves traditional Brazilian street food starting at 5:00 p.m. every day. 2227 St. Claude Ave., 504-265-8855, carnavalloungue.com

Copper Vine Wine Bar & Restaurant is in a modern space full of greenery. They offer appetizers like jumbo lump crab deviled eggs and duck-fat fries, and main courses such as mushroom pasta and Gulf fish bouillabaisse. 1001 Poydras St., 504-208-9535, coppervinewine.com

DMac’s Bar and Grill is a neighborhood hot spot located in Mid-City that offers burgers and bites, live music, and Sunday brunch. DMac’s has favorites like taco pizza, as well as burgers, BBQ, and sandwiches. Low-carb options include fresh salads and wraps. 542 S. Jefferson Parkway, 504- 304-5757, dmacsbarandgrill.com

Fulton Alley is a gaming parlour and bowling alley that doubles as a bar. They offer SouthernAmerican-influenced snacks and shared plates, such as sliders, fried okra, and Southwest eggrolls, as well as sweets. 600 Fulton St., 504-208-5569, fultonalley.com

The Jimani has been New Orleans locals’ latenight haunt for food, drinks, and sporting events since 1971. They serve pub grub, such as wings, jalapeno poppers, mozzarella sticks, fried crawfish balls, and nachos. 41 Chartres St., 504-524-0493, thejimani.com

Orleans Grapevine is a quaint French bistro, just a four-minute walk from Jackson Square, that offers petit fare like saffron mussels and shrimp remoulade to start, followed by a main course of Grapevine Chicken or stuffed flounder. 720 Orleans St., 504-523-1930, orleansgrapevine.com

Rivershack Tavern serves casual Cajun cooking next to the Mississippi River. This funky roadhouse offers “shack-a-tizers,” including alligator sausage and fried green tomatoes, po-boys, deli sandwiches, burgers, salads, and more. 3449 River Rd., 504-834-4938, rivershacktavern.com

Tracey’s Irish Bar and Restaurant, located in the Garden District, is a low-key Irish pub that offers a variety of beer and po-boys. Whether you try the corned beef on rye sandwich with potato salad or a classic muffaletta, you can’t go wrong. 2604 Magazine St., 504-897-5413, traceysnola.com

Deuce McAllister’s Ole Saint Kitchen & Tap is located in the Wyndham Hotel in the French Quarter and is the place to go for Southern coastal cuisine. The most popular items on the menu include the Crab Maison BLT, catfish, and the Southern-style pork chop. 132 Royal St., 504-309- 4797, olesaint.com

Cafés Bearcat Cafe’s menu has something for everyone. Obey your inner “good cat” with the café’s healthier options, like chia pudding or the tofu scramble, or indulge in the “bad cat” menu, with choices like brisket hash or chai pancakes. Multiple locations, bearcatcafe.com

Café 615 (Home of Da Wabbit) has been a local favorite since its beginnings as a retro drive-in in 1948. Having been voted “Best Restaurant–Westbank” by Where Y’at readers, Café 615 has a classic American menu and feel-good charm. 615 Kepler St., 504-365-1225, Cafe615.com

Caffe! Caffe! is the perfect spot to enjoy a delicious meal without breaking your diet. Choose from a variety of refreshing salads, wraps, and Eat Fit NOLA options to keep you fueled throughout the day. Multiple Locations, CaffeCaffe.com

Carmo introduces guests to the tropical flavors of the world, offering everything from Japaneseinspired shima sashimi to Cuban-infused ceviche made with fresh Gulf tuna. This spot also has plenty of options for vegans. 527 Julia St., 504- 875-4132, CafeCarmo.com

Compère Lapin’s menu is as playful as its name. Fusing together Caribbean, Creole, Italian, and French flavors, this restaurant has no shortage of creative options. Try the curried goat croquettes and the inventive drink menu. 535 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-599-2119, CompereLapin.com (open 7 a.m. -10 a.m. only, for pick-up breakfasts)

Haydel’s Bake Shop is your one-stop shop for delicately decorated, delicious cakes and pastries. Their specialties include French almond croissants, marble swirl cheesecake, and, of course, king cakes. 3117 Magazine St., 504-267-3165, haydelsbakery.com

Jimmy J’s Café is known for its all-day breakfast with lots of choices, including scrambles, omelets, Eggs Benedict, breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, and French toast. There are sides à la carte and a kids menu if you’ve got youngsters in tow. 115 Chartres St., 504-309-9360, JimmyJsCafe.com

Liberty’s Kitchen believes in serving delicious food and helping the community. This casual café dishes out BBQ shrimp and their signature blackbean burger, all while training local young people to achieve their dreams through food. 300 North Broad St., 504-822-4011, libertyskitchen.org/ broadstreetcafe

Petite Amelie, the extension of the beloved Café Amelie, provides the quality of Amelie’s cuisine without the wait. Specializing in “cuisine rapide,” this charming spot is the perfect place to grab a juice, salad, or sandwich for a quick bite to eat. 900 Royal St., 504-412-8065, cafeamelie.com/petite-amelie

Riccobono’s Panola Street Cafe is the place to go for breakfast when you are Uptown. The hearty menu is chock full of favorites, including waffles and pancakes, as well as huevos rancheros and three types of Eggs Benedict. 7801 Panola St., 504-314-1810, panolastreetcafe.com

Surrey’s Cafe & Juice Bar combines breakfast and lunch fare with a quirky atmosphere to give diners a truly delightful experience. Try the shrimp and grits or Bananas Foster French toast, and wash it down with freshly squeezed orange juice. Multiple locations, 504-524-3828, surreysnola.com

Cru by Chef Marlon Alexander is located in the heart of the Marigny and offers Southern-Creole fare and bottomless drinks in a courtyard. Cru is open for dinner daily and offers a Saturday and Sunday drag brunch. 535 Franklin Ave., 504-266- 2856, crunola.com

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French Café Degas is a French bistro located on Esplanade Avenue in Mid-City, and it currently holds the title of “Best French Restaurant in New Orleans.” This hidden gem offers an array of dishes that will make you feel like you’re in France. 3127 Esplanade Ave., 504-945-5635, cafedegas.com

Vyonne’s provides customers with a variety of authentic French cuisine options. Vyoone’s offers divine hors d’oeuvres, such as garlic shrimp and escargots de Bourgogne, and an array of hearty soups and healthy salads. 412 Girod St., 504-518- 6007, vyoone.com

Italian Andrea’s Restaurant is the place to go for a classic Italian dining experience. Head chef Andrea Apuzzo masterfully serves up decadent dishes that are sure to show you why Andrea’s has won countless national awards for the past 30 years. 3100 19th St., Metairie, 504-834-8583, andreasrestaurant.com

Dab’s Bistro is chef Duke Locicero’s inventive spin on an Italian-Creole fusion bistro, with culinary influences from around the world. Try the Eggplant Locicero, or, if you’re in a rush, pick up the $16 express lunch special. 3401 Hullen St., Metairie, 504-581-8511, dabsbistro.com

Josephine Estelle is the award-winning osteria located in the swanky Ace Hotel. Run by two James Beard Award-nominated chefs, this Italian eatery serves Southern-Italian fare offering a fresh take on comfort food at an affordable price. 600 Carondelet St., 504-930-3070, josephineestelle.com

Mosca’s embodies the familiar, feel-good atmosphere of Italian home-cooking. This spot has been serving generous portions of some of Italy’s most beloved dishes since 1946, solidifying its status as a neighborhood staple. 4137 US-90, Westwego, 504-436-8950, moscasrestaurant.com

Pascal’s Manale has gained world-wide fame for being the creator of the original BBQ shrimp, but this restaurant’s value goes far beyond seafood. Try their veal marsala or parmigiana and the award-winning raw oyster bar. 1838 Napoleon Ave., 504-895-4877, pascalsmanale.com

PIZZA domenica offers specialty gourmet pizzas with an impressive menu of toppings, along with a variety of antipasti, salad, and desserts. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, complete with an open kitchen and a well-stocked bar. Multiple locations, 504-301-4978, pizzadomenica.com

Red Gravy brings a whole new meaning to “family-run,” offering a menu entirely based on recipes handed down from Italian grandmothers, aunts, and mothers. This breakfast and lunch spot has everything from classic Italian pastries to carbonara. 125 Camp St, 504-561-8844, redgravycafe.com

Reginelli’s Pizza specializes in “Italian fare with a New Orleans flair.” Choose from a selection of hand-tossed pizzas, gourmet salads, focaccia sandwiches, and baked pastas for a hearty Italian meal that will leave you satisfied. Multiple locations, reginellis.com

Tavolino Pizza & Lounge is a cozy Italian restaurant located in Algiers Point. Enjoy a selection of authentic thin-crust pizzas, bruschetta fries, or fried stuffed olives, with a glass of wine or hand-crafted cocktail. 141 Delaronde St., Algiers, 504-605-3365, facebook.com/TavolinoLounge/? rf=145491492968833

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Venezia, located in Mid-City, has been serving hearty Italian dishes since 1957. Venezia is the place to go for authentic Italian cuisine. Don’t miss out on favorites like the eggplant parmigiana and muffaletta, and stick around for the gelato or tiramisu. 134 N. Carrollton Ave., 504-488-7991, venezianeworleans.net

Mexican Carreta’s Grill has been bringing locals authentic Mexican food for over 20 years. Their menu includes burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas, alongside exciting new options, like the creamy avocado fries served with house chipotle sauce. Multiple locations, CarretasGrillRestaurant.com

Chilango’s Bar and Grill promises that if you come hungry, you will leave happy. Experience delicious Mexican cuisine at this colorful, vibrant joint that has been serving up some of the city’s best Mexican food since 2006. 1506 S. Carrollton Ave., 504-766-9949, facebook.com/ chilangosbarngrill

Luna Libre specializes in “Ark-La-Tex” Mexican cuisine, highlighting a blend of flavors that stems from those areas. The homey environment is just as wonderful as the menu, which features carnitas, enchiladas verde, and chicken tinga. 3600 St. Claude Ave., 504-237-1284, facebook. com/lunalibrenola

Middle-Eastern Lebanon’s Café is one of NOLA’s top MiddleEastern spots. This beautifully decorated location’s most popular dishes include kabobs, shawarma, and rosemary lamb chops. Make sure you try the baklava. 1500 S. Carrollton Ave., 504-862-6200, lebanonscafe.com

New Orleans Restaurants Coterie NOLA Restaurant and Oyster Bar serves chargrilled oysters, blackened shrimp, crab and corn bisque, and crawfish étouffée, among other things. They have a stand-out dining room with a gleaming gold ceiling, wood floors, and brick walls. 134 Decatur St., 504- 529-8600, coterienola.com

Crescent City Brewhouse is the French Quarter’s only microbrewery and a great restaurant to boot. Stop by to check out the courtyard, the live music, and the extensive menu built around modern twists on New Orleans classics. 527 Decatur St., 504-522- 0571, crescentcitybrewhouse.com

Mandina’s Restaurant has been a local favorite for Italian cooking for over eight decades, with a menu that features crab claws in wine sauce, shrimp remoulade, Gulf fish almondine, soft-shell crab, and veal parmesan over spaghetti. 3800 Canal St., 504-482-9179, mandinasrestaurant.com

Neyow’s Creole Café has endless options for Southern-style comfort food and seafood, with appetizers ranging from file gumbo to crab claws and crawfish balls, and entrees including pork chops, fried chicken, ribs, and seafood pastas. 3332 Bienville St., 504-827-5474, neyows.com

New Orleans Creole Cookery has a chic French Quarter atmosphere and courtyard seating. Enjoy starters including gator bites and hush puppies, along with a range of entree options, including grilled duck, boiled seafood, and shrimp and grits. 508 Toulouse St., 504- 524-9632, neworleanscreolecookery.com

Parran’s Po-Boys & Restaurant serves delicious po-boys on French bread baked by John Gendusa Bakery, one of the original po-boy bakeries. Choose from prime rib, roast beef, pastrami, smoked sausage, fried shrimp, and catfish. Multiple locations, 504-875-4620, parranspoboys.com

Public Service pays homage to New Orleans’s former utility and transportation provider, NOPSI. Order fresh oysters from the raw bar or try the herb-roasted half chicken cooked over an open-flame rotisserie. 311 Baronne St., 504- 962-6527, publicservicenola.com

Restaurant des Familles is built into an Acadian-style house on the bayou at the edge of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park. Expect charbroiled oysters, boudin, crab-cake remoulade, glazed salmon, and BBQ shrimp. 7163 Barataria Blvd., Crown Point, 504-689- 7834, desfamilles.com

Short Stop Poboys has been serving sandwiches in Metairie since 1966 and makes more than 30 different kinds of po-boys. House favorites include the BBQ smoked sausage, soft-shell crab, and battered crawfish tails. 119 Transcontinental Dr., 504-885-4572, shortstoppoboysno.com

Seafood Briquette serves tasty coastal cuisine, putting contemporary twists on seafood classics such as Faroe Island salmon, Louisiana redfish, and fresh butter-glazed scallops. Briquette offers a stunningly chic interior with an open kitchen. 701 S. Peters St., 504-302-7496, BriquetteNola.com Desire Oyster Bar provides some of the most authentic Cajun and Creole food you can find in the French Quarter. Take a seat at the raw bar and enjoy Gulf oysters, or try gumbo and po-boys underneath the restaurant’s marquis. 300 Bourbon St., 504-553-2281, sonesta.com/ louisiana/new-orleans/desire-oyster-bar

Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar represents one of the most beloved New Orleans institutions, having served locals fresh and delicious oysters since 1940. Whether you like your oysters raw, chargrilled, or fried, Felix’s has something for you. Multiple locations, 504-304-4125, felixs. com

Landry’s Seafood has been a family favorite across Louisiana since 1947. Their fun-filled dining experience is centered around family, warmth, and exceptional seafood. Don’t miss the snapper and crab-stuffed shrimp enbrochette. 620 Decatur St, 504-581-9825, landrysseafood. com/location-french-quarter.asp

Tito’s Ceviche and Pisco brings a taste of Peru to the Big Easy at their Uptown location. Whether you’re craving the fan-favorite ceviche or the perfectly grilled octopus, Tito’s will take you on a global culinary journey you are sure to love. 5015 Magazine St., 504-267-7612, titoscevichepisco.com

Vegetarian Max Well New Orleans is a health-conscious café that serves vegan and gluten-free foods, as well as cold-pressed juices. Try the Banh Mi or La Bonita Power Bowls and proteinpacked sides, like French green lentils or quinoa cranberry stuffing. 6101 Magazine St., 504-301- 0510, maxwellneworleans.com