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SCHIRO’S CAFE 2483 Royal St., (504) 9446666; www.schiroscafe.com Tandoori chicken barbecue features marinated chicken breast and a leg quarter served with naan, basmati rice, salad and tamarind and yogurt sauces. The lentil seafood platter has battered and fried seafood and comes with hush puppies, potato salad, assorted vegetables, buttered French bread and lemon and tartar sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
THE SCOTT’S COFFEE & TAPAS BAR OF OLD MANDEVILLE 201 Carroll St., Mandeville, (985) 231-7632; www.thescottscoffeebar.com The grilled beef brisket tamale features aged cheddar cheese and salsa roja. The Scott’s deviled eggs come with fresh Louisiana crab. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner and late night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
SEITHER’S SEAFOOD
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279 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 738-1116 The oyster, bacon, mozzarella Monster is a po-boy combining fried oysters, bacon, melted mozzarella and green onions. The boiled seafood platter comes with blue crab, shrimp and crawfish potatoes and corn. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$
SEKISUI SAMURAI 239 Decatur St., (504) 525-9595; www.samuraineworleans.com The Decatur roll is filled with crawfish, crunchy bits and cilantro and is topped with seared white tuna and garlic. The Ocean Pyramid features layers of avocado, tuna, salmon, yellowtail and fish roe molded into a pyramid. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
SEMOLINA Clearview Mall, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 454-7930; www.semolina.com Crawfish au gratin features sauteed crawfish tails in sherry wine cream sauce with sauteed mushrooms topped with fontina and provolone cheeses, breadcrumbs and parsley. Crawfish Napoleon layers three eggplant medallions with creamy crawfish mix and Gouda cheese with green onions on top. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
SERENDIPITY 3700 Orleans Ave., (504) 407-0818;
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www.serendipitynola.com Chris DeBarr’s truffled goat cheese “ravioli” dish features slices of golden beets in place of pasta. “Shrimp in a grass skirt” is the chef’s version of New Orleans barbecue shrimp and features phyllo strands. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
SEYMOUR’S RESTAURANT AND BAR 2216 Hickory Ave., River Ridge, (504) 737-3148 The Crab-on-Crab features a soft-shell crab on top of crabmeat fettuccine served with salad. The Chill Down salad combines shrimp remoulade, shrimp cocktail, shrimp salad and potato salad. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$
SHAKE SUGARY 3600 St. Claude Ave., (504) 355-9345; www.shakesugary.com The variety of vegan and gluten-free options from this custom cake maker’s cafe include tarts in flavors such as banana and house-made hazelnut spread. The Key lime pie has a graham cracker crust and is topped with whipped cream and Key lime slices. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $
SHAMROCK 4133 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 301-0938; www.shamrockparty.com The 10-ounce Angus rib-eye steak comes with salad and french fries or mashed potatoes. Burgers feature half-pound patties and come with fries, chips or slaw. No reservations. Dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $
SHANE’S RIB SHACK 1855 Barataria Blvd., Suite E, Marrero, (504) 341-2226; www.shanesribshack.com The Shack sampler includes a quarter-rack of ribs, two chicken tenders and either a half-pound of pork or barbecued chicken, plus two sides and Texas toast. Ribs are available by the half or full rack and come with two sides and Texas toast. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
THE SHIMMY SHACK 1855 Dock St., Harahan, (504) 729-4442; www.theshimmyshack.net Bavarian skirt steak comes with Vidalia onion coulis and sauerkraut scalloped potatoes. Free-range chicken is rubbed in Jamaican spices and comes with a side of ginger black bean salad and plantains. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
SHOGUN 2325 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-7477; www.shogunneworleans.com Teishoku lunches are Japanese “businessman’s lunch” specials that come with a choice of entree (mackerel, salmon, chicken, beef, tempura, sushi and more), an appetizer, sashimi, egg custard, miso soup, pickles and steamed rice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
SHORT STOP PO-BOYS 119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-4572; www.shortstoppoboys.com A popular po-boy features roast beef debris cooked in-house with garlic, onions and Worcestershire sauce. Short Stop’s gumbo blends hot, smoked and andouille sausage and chicken in seasoned roux. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
SHULA’S STEAK HOUSE JW Marriott Hotel, 614 Canal St., (504) 586-7211; www.shulas.com Blackened sea scallops are served with pineapple and mango salsa sweetened with agave nectar. The steak Marianne entree features two 5-ounce filets topped with cognac-peppercorn sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
SIDELINES BAR & GRILL 1229 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 831-4002 Sidelines sliders are housemade mini-burgers with cheddar cheese, grilled onions and Creole mustard sauce. The brioche brisket is house-made smokehouse brisket with pepper Jack cheese, red onions, pickles and barbecue sauce on a warm brioche bun. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
SLICE PIZZERIA 1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; www.slicepizzeria.com Bacon, basil and ravioli comes in a combination sauce of pesto cream and red gravy sprinkled with bacon and Italian cheeses. The PGA pizza gets its name from its toppings of prosciutto, Gorgonzola and organic arugula. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
SLIM GOODIES DINER 3322 Magazine St., (504) 891-3447; www.facebook.com/slimgoodiesnola The Guatemalan breakfast