RESTAURANT GUIDE

AMERICAN

Boulevard American Bistro serves incredible American and wood-fired grilled dishes in Metairie, Elmwood, and Covington from their scratch kitchen while providing great service. Enjoy tasty appetizers including deviled eggs and amazing entrees such as the Hawaiian ribeye. Multiple Locations, boulevardbistro.com

Boutique de Vampyre’s Apothecary caters to both mortals and the vampires that live among us. The restaurant uses fresh ingredients from its own garden and offers daily tarot card readings. Their whole food and drink menu is “to die for.” 725 St. Peter St., 504-766-8179, vampireapothecary.com

Crescent City Steaks, Louisiana’s oldest familyowned steakhouse, has been serving some of New Orleans’ finest steaks and seafood for four generations. The restaurant’s steaks, which are sizzled in butter, are to die for. Their additional seafood menu featuring lobster tail is also amazing. 1001 N. Broad St., 504-821-3271, crescentcitysteaks.com

Daisy Dukes has six locations across the New Orleans area. They are known for their delicious Cajun, Southern, and breakfast dishes served until late night. Don’t forget one of their awardwinning Cajun Bloody Mary. Multiple Locations, daisydukesrestaurant.com

Flamingo A-Go-Go is the place to “flamingle,” no matter the occasion. They have the largest courtyard in the Warehouse District. The bottomless option can’t be beat. Try Flamingo’s flatbreads and entrees, including the jerk tacos. 869 Magazine St., 504577-2202, flamingonola.com

Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant, one of Old Gretna’s best neighborhood hangout spots, has a mix of American bar food and traditional New Orleans dishes.They’ve been voted the best bar in the West Bank multiple times—so try their rum punch and whiskey sour. 435 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, 504-368-1114, gattusos.net

Houmas House & Gardens has three restaurants ranging from casual sit-down spots to fine white tablecloth dining. While Dixie Café offers breakfast, lunch, and buffets, the Carriage House and Latil’s Landing are more upscale at part of the South’s oldest and most beautiful estates. 401336 LA-942, Darrow, 225-473-9380, houmashouse.com

Legacy Kitchen Steak + Chop is perfect for anyone looking for a steakhouse on the Westbank. While the whole menu is mouthwatering, the restaurant’s signature steaks include filets, ribeyes, and a massive tomahawk steak. 91 Westbank Expy #51, Gretna, 504-513-2606, legacykitchen.com

Luke combines elements of Franco-German brasseries with New Orleans flavors. Check out the restaurant’s famous raw bar, which offers Gulf oysters, jumbo shrimp, Maine lobster, and more. If you’re not in a steak mood, go for their burger bar or fried seafood platter. 333 St Charles Ave., 504378-2840, lukeneworleans.com

New Orleans Vampire Cafe offers a menu with creative American dishes including seared duck breast, blackened alligator, and lamb stew. Order the Dracula burger, a blood bag cocktail, and the Blood Orange Creme Brûlée for a truly spooky dinner. 801 Royal St., 504-581-0801, nolavampirecafe.com

Nola Steak, located in Boomtown Casino & Hotel, is perfect for anyone who wants a good steak after playing the slots. The restaurant serves a variety of meat cuts and entrees such as blackened redfish. Try out their Sunday brunch with great food and mimosa specials. 4132 Peters Rd., Harvey, 504-805-5596, boomtownneworleans. com

Spudly’s Super Spuds is a must visit for anyone who loves creatively-made baked potatoes. At Spudly’s, a baked potato is a meal. They’ve had 40 years of experience to perfect their many different potato dishes, burgers, and sandwiches.

2609 Harvard Ave., Metairie, 504-455-3250, spudlys.com

The Steakhouse at Harrah’s is where New Orleans flavors and steakhouse classics meet in an elegant dining experience. The restaurant offers flame-grilled filet mignon and ribeye, decadent seafood, and an award-winning wine menu. 8 Canal St., 504-533-6111, caesars. com

Voodoo Chicken and Daiquiris has three locations all across the French Quarter. Enjoy the restaurant’s signature deep-fried chicken, Natchitoches pies, po-boys, gumbo, and giant refreshing fresh fruit daiquiris at their walk up bar. Multiple Locations, voodoochickenanddaiquirisnola.com

ASIAN

Asia brings together both classic Vietnamese and Chinese dishes in the Harvey’s Boomtown Casino & Hotel. Try their flavorful pho, sweet and sour chicken, crab rangoons, shaking beef, tofu vegetables, and more—all at a good price. 4132 Peters Rd., Harvey, 504-366-7711, boomtownneworleans.com