Restaurant Guide

A part of the Ray and Jessica Brandt Family since 2019. Italian dishes, fresh seafood & delicious steaks. Have your special occasion or business function with us. Private rooms available. Ample off-street parking.

Closed Sun. & Mon. Tues. Dinner Open at 4 Wed. through Fri. Lunch & Dinner Open at 11:30 Saturday Dinner Open at 4 1838 Napoleon Av. Raw Oyster Bar 895-4877 PascalsManale.com

“Good Cat” (for lighter fare) and “Bad Cat” (something more sinful) sections. Visit them for breakfast, lunch, or brunch, with comfortable patio seating, fantastic cocktails, and their special Alinea coffee. Multiple Locations,

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Café 615 (Home of Da Wabbit) is a special Westbank spot that you don’t want to miss. Founded in 1948, this café has served authentic Creole dishes—ranging from turtle soup to crawfish queso—to generations of families. Pair your meal with one of their cocktails or draft beers.

615 Kepler St., Gretna, 504-365-1225, cafe615.com

Caffe! Caffe! warrants its name’s enthusiasm. Their multiple locations are renowned for both their coffee and their cuisine. They offer made-from-scratch options, from breakfast sandwiches to fresh juices, along with creative salad and sandwich selections and a delicious soup du jour. Multiple Locations,

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Jimmy J’s Café is known as “Nawlins’ Funkiest Lil’ Café.” This eatery serves Instagram-worthy food for lunch, dinner, and all-day breakfast. You won’t want to leave without first trying their French Toast Monte Cristo, served with shaved ham, bacon, cheese, maple syrup, and a side of home fries. 115 Chartres St., 504-309-

9360, jimmyjscafe.com

CARIBBEAN

Carmo boasts flavors “from Southeast Asia to West Africa, the Caribbean, South America, and beyond.” And everything tastes even better with one of their fantastic cocktails or fresh tropical juices. They provide a comfortable atmosphere and amazing food that is perfect for vegetarians and carnivores alike. 527 Julia St., 504-

875-4132, cafecarmo.com

NOLA Caye is a Caribbean-inspired restaurant in the Warehouse District with a hip, modern vibe and gorgeous decor. Get fresh and authentic island cuisine, such as conch fritters, jerk chicken, watermelon gazpacho, or fish tacos. Don’t miss their creative cocktails to accompany your meal. 98 Baronne St., 504-302-1302,

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ITALIAN

Elle-J’s offers Creole-Italian food. Try Chef Ludovic “Vic” Gerrets’s famous Shrimp Lucia: jumbo shrimp tossed in a light butter sauce and served over linguini. Join Elle-J’s mid-week for Wine Wednesdays, when you can enjoy an awesome meal with half-off bottled wines from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

900 Harrison Ave., 504-459-2262, ellejslakeview.com

Josephine Estelle, run by James Beard Award-winners, blends Italian cooking with flavors of the American South. They feature both fried chicken with an Italian twist and rigatoni on the same menu. This restaurant offers the best of both worlds: truly fine dining and reasonable prices.

600 Carondelet St., 504-930-3070, josephineestelle.com

Mosca’s has been serving some of the city’s best Italian food for more than 60 years. Favorites include Shrimp Mosca, Oysters Mosca, and Italian crab salad. Mosca’s is good for groups, as dishes are served family-style. Make sure to stay for the grand dessert finale: pineapple fluff!

4137 US-90 West, Westwego, 504436-8950, moscasrestaurant.com

Pascal’s Manale is owned and operated by the Ray Brandt family and has been open for over 100 years. Known for its fresh oysters and BBQ shrimp, Pascal’s also serves delicious Italian options, salads, steaks, and seafood specialties. Come in for their two-for-one apps and martinis on Tuesdays. 1838 Napoleon Ave., 504-

895-4877, pascalsmanale.com

Tavolino Pizza & Lounge is a pizzeria known for its traditional Italian fare and wine selection. They offer apps, salads, and signature pizzas, such as the meatheavy Carne or the Fantasy Island with prosciutto, pineapple, and jalapeños. Enjoy it on the patio with a drink. 141

Delaronde St., Algiers, 504-913-8921, facebook.com/TavolinoLounge

Red Gravy has moved Uptown and serves Italian-influenced cuisine, such as homemade pasta and their famous meatballs. For brunch, try their Brûlée French Toast with caramel and pecans, and for dinner, order the Rolatini: breaded eggplant with ricotta, mozzarella, and red gravy. It’ll leave you wanting more.

4206 Magazine St., 504-561.8844, redgravycafe.com

LATIN

Tito’s Ceviche & Pisco brings Peruvian flavors to seafood, including their eponymous ceviche. They also offer a number of other plates, such as duck confit with a beer glaze. But a trip to Tito’s wouldn’t be complete without sipping some of their famous pisco, on its own or in a cocktail. 5015 Magazine St., 504-

267-7612, titoscevichepisco.com

MIDDLE EASTERN

Lebanon’s Café offers traditional options, including homemade Lebanese tea and delicious kabobs. Order one of their lunch plates, which come with hummus, salad, and pita, or try their rosemary lamb chops. This spot combines the hospitality of a family-owned restaurant with affordable prices. 1500 S. Carrollton Ave., 504-

862-6200, lebanonscafe.com

Tal’s Hummus only uses the freshest ingredients to create Israeli-inspired food, such as falafel, pita sandwiches, and kabobs. Their hummus can be served with everything from falafel to fava beans, but it’s also great on its own. Tal’s is open for delivery, dine-in, and catering.

MEXICAN

Carreta’s Grill has been serving quality Mexican food for two decades. They have fajitas, tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, and more. Try a mango or strawberry margarita with chips and fresh guacamole or a giant burrito. They bring a festive ambience and friendly service to the table, along with affordable prices. Multiple locations,

carretasgrillrestaurant.com

Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria is one of the best-known Mexican restaurants in New Orleans. Choose between their numerous taco, burrito, and quesadilla options. Everyone loves their Baja Tacos, which come with either shrimp or fish. Do them up right by adding pickled cabbage, pico de gallo, and baja sauce. Multiple

locations, felipestaqueria.com

NEW ORLEANS CUISINE

Daisy Dukes offers Southern dining in a relaxed atmosphere—good food with a casual vibe. Their Diner Delight Sandwich is a delightful combination of bacon, scrambled eggs, and fried chicken, sandwiched between two waffles and served with a breakfast gravy dipping sauce. Multiple Locations,

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Mandina’s offers a combination of Italian and New Orleans cuisine. Guests can get not only fried catfish, but also spaghetti and meatballs. And in Italian fashion, they dole it out in heaping portions, so expect to take some home. One of their specialities is their Gulf Fish Almandine, served with fries. 3800 Canal St., 504-482-9179,

mandinasrestaurant.com/nola

New Orleans Creole Cookery blends together ambience and cuisine. They offer a stylish interior as well as a spacious patio area, complete with hanging lights and a fountain. Their menu includes highlights such as great gumbo, raw oysters, and six unique styles of Hurricane cocktail. 508 Toulouse St., 504-524-

9632, neworleanscreolecookery.com

Neyow’s Creole Café is a black-owned business in Mid-City that serves a full menu of Creole food. Neyow’s has different specials every day, such as Cornish hen or BBQ shrimp, as well as everyday salads, pasta, po-boys, and chargrilled oysters. Sit inside or enjoy their outdoor patio seating.

3332 Bienville St., 504-827-5474, neyows.com

Poppa’s Seafood & Deli has served the Ninth Ward for 25 years, providing a blend of traditional, Southern, and New Orleans food. They’ve got fried chicken, spaghetti and meatballs, and beans and greens. The crawfish pies, bread pudding, and gumbo all get rave reviews, as does the catfish platter. 3311 N. Galvez St.,

504-947-3373

Short Stop Poboys doesn’t play when both deemed their fried chicken it comes to serving the city’s famed “America’s Best.” Multiple locations, sandwich; they make it an artform. williemaesnola.com You can personalize your po-boy with meats and extras, creating the sandwich of your stomach’s dreams. SEAFOOD Feeling indecisive? We recommend the roast beef or fried shrimp poboys. 119 Transcontinental Dr., Metairie, 504-885-4572, ShortStopPoboysNo.com Briquette is located in a former molasses refinery, with an open kitchen and a large bar area. This restaurant has a first-rate atmosphere to match its excellent food. You can’t go wrong Willie Mae’s is a quintessential New Orleans restaurant. Their Fried Chicken Plate is the very definition of soul food. There’s now another location at Pythian Market, with all the same with the Tuna Crudo appetizer or the Snapper Pontchartrain entree, or try their blackened redfish with grilled Gulf shrimp. 701 S. Peters St., 504-3027496, briquette-nola.com chicken you love. Come taste why WhereYat-Oct ad.pdf 1 10/7/20 9:14 AMthe Food Network and Travel Channel Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar has served locals fresh and delicious oysters since 1940. Whether you like your oysters raw, chargrilled, or fried, Felix’s has something for you. Satisfy your seafood hankering or enjoy numerous other New Orleans-style dishes. Now reopened in the French Quarter. Multiple Locations,

felixs.com

Seaworthy features locally caught and sustainably harvested seafood with a global flair. It’s a culinary heaven for seafood aficionados and dabblers alike. The octopus dish packs an impressive amount of flavor, and profits from their handcrafted cocktails help fund the Gulf Coast Restoration Initiative. 630 Carondelet St., 504-930-3071,

SeaworthyNola.com

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