Prices Dollar signs indicate the average price of a dinner entrée. $ = $1-$10 $$ = $11-$20 $$$ = $21-up
brewpub.com Chicken Abitafeller combines grilled chicken and fried oysters atop creamed spinach and shrimp-herb cream sauce and is served with smashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables. The Paradise burger features a 10-ounce patty. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
5 FIFTY 5 New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal St., (504) 553-5638; www.555nola.com Bronzed redfish is topped with roasted red pepper crab mache salad and served with jasmine rice and lemon-thyme vinaigrette. Lobster mac and cheese is made with sauteed Maine lobster knuckle meat, Boursin, mascarpone and white cheddar cheeses, baby spinach and truffle oil and is served with crostini. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
7 ON FULTON Wyndham Riverfront New Orleans Hotel, 701 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 525-7555; www.7onfulton.com New Orleans barbecue shrimp features a peppery butter sauce made with blonde ale. Oven-roasted lobster tail is topped with Louisiana crawfish and corn cream sauce and comes with fingerling potatoes and asparagus. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
ACME OYSTER & SEAFOOD HOUSE 724 Iberville St., (504) 5225973; 1202 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 246-6155; 3000 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-4056; www. acmeoyster.com The New Orleans medley includes samples of gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice and grilled smoked sausage. The Peacemaker po-boy combines fried shrimp and oysters and is dressed with Tabasco-infused mayo. Reservation policies vary by location. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
ACROPOLIS CUISINE 3841 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-9046 Fried ravioli is seared in olive oil and served with marinara sauce. The souvlaki wrap combines marinated and grilled pork, lettuce, tomato, grilled sweet peppers, Bermuda onions and tzatziki sauce and comes with steak fries or grilled vegetables. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
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A MANO 870 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 208-9280; www.amanonola.com Rabbit and pork meatballs come with spring onion risotto. Squid ink fettuccine is tossed with Louisiana crawfish and cherry tomatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
Compiled by Will Coviello, Frank Etheridge, Angela Hernandez, April Isaacs, Lauren LaBorde, Marguerite Lucas, Charles Maldonado, Carrie Marks, Leigh Stuart, Katie Walenter, Michael Patrick Welch, Missy Wilkinson and Alex Woodward PHOTOS By CHERyL GERBER
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pril is one of the coolest months for dining. Crawfish season is in high gear, there’s spring produce and perfect weather for al fresco dining. And with the season, there’s much to explore on local menus. Gambit’s spring restaurant guide includes everything from barbecue joints to fine dining, po-boy shops to pizza parlors, sushi bars to steak houses. Listings include information on menus, hours of operation, reservation policies and more. Enjoy!
ABITA BAR-B-Q 69399 Hwy. 59, Abita Springs, (985) 892-0205; www.abitabbq.com Slow-cooked ribs, chicken and pulled pork can be ordered as part of a combination platter or in a sandwich or po-boy. House-made boudin dressing, coleslaw and turnip greens are popular side items. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
ABITA BREW PUB 72011 Holly St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-5837; www.abita-
611 Frenchmen St., (504) 948-3800 Crabmeat and corn cannelloni is drenched in spicy pink sauce. The fish Ocean gives diners a choice of five types of fish, which is pan-fried and topped with shrimp, crawfish or crabmeat. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner daily. Cash only. $$
ADRIAN’S BAKERY 2016 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 875-4302; 4710 Paris Ave., (504) 282-2283; www. adrians-bakery.com The bakery offers donuts, eclairs, pastries, turtles, doberge squares and custom cakes. Praline cake is similar to a pound cake with praline topping. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $
ALBASHA GREEK & LEBANESE RESTAURANT 1958 N. Hwy. 190, Suite A, Covington, (985) 867-8292; 3501 Severn Ave., Suite 1, Metairie, (504) 304-8441; www.albashabr.com The Albasha platter can be ordered with chicken shawarma, gyros or kebabs and comes with stuffed grape leaves, kibbeh, hummus and rice. Broiled shrimp scampi are topped with sauteed mushrooms and bell pepper. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 18
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517 Frenchmen St., (504) 9421345; www.13monaghan.com Breakfast burritos are available all day and feature whole wheat tortillas filled with roasted red pepper sauce, cheddar cheese, salsa and scrambled eggs or tofu. Tater tachos are baked tots covered with black beans, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, salsa and sour cream. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
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