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Bub’s NOLA is New Orleans’s go to spot for the most delicious smash burgers and French fries in the city. You can order the standard Bub Burger or branch out and go for the Bub Royale, Peanut Bubber, or the Impossible Burger. All of Bub’s sandwiches come served on tasty brioche buns. 4413 Banks St., bubsnola.com Bud’s Broiler is a local chain of burger joints that have served charcoal-broiled burgers and shakes in New Orleans since 1952. The menu features a variety of hamburgers and cheeseburgers as well as hot dogs, chicken, and specialty po-boys. A separate seafood menu features shrimp, catfish, and combo plates. Multiple Locations, budsbroiler.com Chicken & Watermelon serves over 80 flavors of chicken wings, as well as refreshing watermelon punch. Some of its best flavors include BBQ, Yaka-mein, Cajun Ranch, Teriyaki, Garlic Parmesan, and Lemon Pepper. There is also a separate menu for seafood, which includes the fish combo, fish bites, tuna sandwich, or tuna combo. Multiple Locations, boogiebird.com Crescent City Brewhouse is the French Quarter’s premier and best microbrewery. Try one of the brewhouse’s delicious in-house beers such as the Red Stallion, Black Forest, and Creole Alt. Make sure to also order one of the restaurant’s mouthwatering burgers or try the weekend oyster bars. 527 Decatur St., 504-522-0571, crescentcitybrewhouse.com
football? Make sure to come hungry and order the fried oysters or the St. Louis-style spare ribs. 519 Fulton St., 504-593-8118, caesars.com
MISA is on a mission to bring chicness to the New Orleans restaurant scene. With a menu highlighting flavors from Italy, North Africa, the Middle East, India, and more, this restaurant is truly one-of-akind. Choose small plates like Avocado Bruschetta and main courses like the Moroccan Fish. 4734 Magazine St., 504-510-2791, misanola.com New Orleans Vampire Cafe is worth risking your neck for. Make sure to “stake” out the Dracula Burger, which is half brisket and ground beef topped with arugula, blue cheese, chilli pepper sauce, and onion/bacon jam. Stop for breakfast bites like shrimp and grits, as well as Sunday brunches with bottomless mimosas. 801 Royal St., 504-581-0801, nolavampirecafe.com The Steakhouse at Harrah’s is the perfect place to unwind when you need a break from the slots on date night. Enjoy filet mignon, ribeye, or prime New York strip. The pan seared crab cakes, charred oysters, and the BBQ shrimp are also not to be missed. 8 Canal St., 504-533-6111, caesars.com
Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant is located in beautiful and historic Old Gretna. In addition to a well-stocked bar and live music nights, Gattuso’s menu contains mouthwatering bar food. Order anything from po-boys and wraps to filet mignon and grilled salmon or tuna. 435 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, 504-368-1114, gattusos.net
Willa Jean is the definition of Southern comfort. Using fresh, local ingredients, the restaurant/bakery is best known for its delicious biscuits, which you can get with fried chicken, sausage gravy, seasonal jam, and more. Toasts and sandwiches are also available, as are many different brews of coffee. 611 O’Keefe Ave., 504-509-7334, willajean.com
Rendon Inn has been Uptown’s favorite neighborhood bar since 1933. Select from a variety of bourbon, rum, tequila, scotch, and craft cocktails like Old Fashioned, Sazerac, French 75, and Manhattan. Bite into some of Rendon Inn’s boudin, fried onion strings, and different sandwiches and poboys. 4501 Eve St., 504-218-7106, rendoninn. com Rivershack Tavern is located adjacent to the Mississippi River and is truly a sight to behold. From the tacky ashtrays to the funky bar stools, Rivershack oozes personality. Enjoy a multitude of different burgers, po-boys, and deli sandwiches, as well as appetizers like alligator sausage and garbage fries. 3449 River Rd., 504-834-4938, rivershacktavern.com
Vitascope Hall, inside the Hyatt Regency Hotel, is a perfect gathering spot to enjoy drinks, snacks, and sports on one of many big-screen TVs. Vitascope Hall serves fresh Louisiana seafood and sushi, along with an array of options that include burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, soups, and salads. 601 Loyola Ave., 504-561-1234, neworleans. regency.hyatt.com
Maypop brings the rich flavors of Southeast Asia to New Orleans. Established by Chef Michael Gulotta, the menu features Asian fusion dishes like crawfish etouffee curry and smoked duck ham with cashew butter sticky rice. You can also order craft cocktails like the Bangkok Mule or Sazerac Du Roi. 611 O’Keefe Ave., 504-518-6345, maypoprestaurant.com
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sweet potato, and mushroom. Multiple Locations, bearcatcafe.com Caffe Caffe is a café and coffeehouse that serves gourmet coffee, pastries, and a variety of breakfast and lunch food. Order the specialty breakfast platter of scrambled eggs, bacon, or sausage with grits, biscuits, and bacon. You can also get salads and soups, as well as sandwiches like grilled chicken and shrimp remoulade. Multiple Locations, caffecaffe.com Carmo is a gem that mixes international elements from Southeast Asia, West Africa, the Caribbean, and South America to create its one-of-a-kind dishes. Some of these include ceviche, trifongo, and a wide arrangement of seafood dishes as well. Make sure to also order one of the many tropical cocktails. 527 Julia St., 504-875-4132, cafecarmo.com
Riccobono's Panola Street Cafe has been a NOLA Uptown staple since opening in 1998. The café is Rum & the Lash, which is located inside Mick’s Irish famous for its hearty breakfasts, which include Pub, offers a menu of bar food with Southern flavors. favorites like Crabcake Benedict, Crawfish Sauté For appetizers, order either the fries, curry fries, or Omelet, and Huevos Rancheros. If you need a little wings. For entrees, order either the burger, veggie extra to wake up, the café also offers Irish coffee and burger, chicken sandwich, or R&L salad. You won’t other breakfast cocktails. 7801 Panola St., leave disappointed! 4801 Bienville St., 504-314-1810, panolastreetcafe.com 504-482-9113, facebook.com/ RumandtheLash.
ASIAN
Legacy Kitchen Craft Tavern prides itself on its refined American cuisine. From breakfast classics like crawfish queso to pecan smoked chicken wings, you are guaranteed to find your next favorite meal on the menu. Enjoy daily brunches with items like fried chicken and waffles, as well as crawfish and egg beignets. 700 Tchoupitoulas St., Mikimoto has been providing Uptown NOLA with 504-613-2350, legacykitchen.com authentic Japanese food for over 20 years. If you’re a fan of sushi rolls, then Mikimoto has you covered Legacy Kitchen Steak + Chop provides fine dining with over 50 different kinds that you can choose to its loyal customers on the Westbank. You can from. Grab your chopsticks and dig into teriyaki, order different cuts of steak, appetizers like crawfish udon dishes, and an assortment of appetizers like cornbread and chargrilled oysters, or build your own gyoza and edamame. 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., burgers. Don’t miss out on ordering the chicken and 504-488-1881, mikimotosushi.com waffles with pepper jelly. 91 Westbank Expy #51, Gretna, 504-513-2606, legacykitchen.com MoPho is an Asian fusion spot for Vietnamese dishes with a Creole influence. The pho is served in several Manning’s Sports Bar & Grill is the place to be options: the veggie bowl, beef broth, or fowl broth. A for the next big game. With over 30 flat screen TVs, separate submenu has po-boys such as: fried shrimp unique sports memorabilia, and over 20 different po-boy with chisesi ham or sloppy roast duck po-boy beers on tap, what better place is there to watch
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Stumpy's Hatchet House is the go to place to hone your axe throwing skills. Stumpy’s is the perfect place to bring your friends or have your next bachelorette party. Located in the CBD next to Dave & Buster’s, enjoy cold drinks and bites such as hot dogs and nachos at Stumpy’s in-house dining area. 1200 Poydras St., 504-577-2937, stumpyshh.com/ neworleansla
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Lakeview Harbor, home of Lakeview’s famous original burger, has an extensive menu, so you’re guaranteed to find a dish that you will absolutely love. Choose from a wide variety of breakfast items, seafood dishes, appetizers, salads, po-boys, and wraps. Come hungry and leave full and satisfied. 8550 Pontchartrain Blvd., 504-486-4887, lakeviewharbor.us
with banana barbecue sauce. 514 City Park Ave., 504-482-6845, mophonola.com
FRENCH
Cafe Degas is a NOLA gem and, since 1986, is the longest running French bistro in the city. Order exquisite dishes like broiled escargots, seared hanger steak, quiche, and a cheese and fruit plate. If you’re thirsty, Cafe Degas offers $5 mimosa and sparkling wine on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. 3127 Esplanade Ave., 504-945-5635, cafedegas.com
ITALIAN
The Crazy Italian Pizzeria has classic Italian fare that is crazy delicious. From fried ravioli and caprese salad to calzones and bolognese pasta, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Naples. Save room for some mouthwatering desserts like cannolis, tiramisu, Italian almond cake, and now gelato! 206 W. Harrison Ave., 504-766-7914, thecrazyitalianpizzeria.com Elle-J’s pridefully brings the Lakeview area quality Italian cuisine, seafood, and steaks with the help of its friendly staff. Some of the specialty Italian dishes include oysters signorelli, lasagna, and veal or chicken parmigiana, marsala, and picatta. You also can’t go wrong with the Fresh Fish Basilico or the Drum on the Halfshell. 900 Harrison Ave., 504-459-2262, ellejslakeview.com Josephine Estelle is a magnificent osteria run by award winning chefs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman. The restaurant specializes in Italian favorites such as veal, arancini, and many different types of pasta. Come in for brunch, lunch, dinner, or even Aperitivo “Happy” Hour and enjoy what this spot has to offer. 600 Carondelet St., 504-930-3070, josephineestelle.com
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Bearcat Café is a daytime café with a variety of comfort food, artisanal coffee, and teas. Have the crab croquette with crawfish, tasso, and green onion remoulade, the hot chicken sandwich with pimento, the BBQ pasta with shrimp, portobello, tomato, and corn, or the pork chops with bacon jam,
Mid City Pizza is the perfect place to grab a slice during the summer. A number of different types of pizza are available, such as Hawaiian, T-Bird Special, and the Mid City Meat Monster. Customize your pizza by adding your own toppings. Appetizers, salads, and build-your-own calzones are also available. Multiple Locations, midcitypizza.com Nephew’s Ristorante continues NOLA’s tradition of providing delicious Italian and Sicilian cuisine to locals and tourists alike. Founded by Chef Frank
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