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COPELAND’S CHEESECAKE BISTRO 2001 St. Charles Ave., (504) 593-9955; 4517 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 4547620; www.copelandscheesecakebistro.com Blackened shrimp fettuccine Alfredo is topped with shaved Parmesan and served in an herbcheese pizza bowl. The crab and crawfish baked dip comes with garlic bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
DEJA VU RESTAURANT & BAR 400 Dauphine St., (504) 523-1931; www.dejavunola.com The seafood platter features fried catfish, shrimp, oysters and crawfish. Half-pound char-grilled burgers are topped with two strips of bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $
HOUSTON’S RESTAURANT 1755 St. Charles Ave., (504) 524-1578; 4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-2301; www.hillstone.com The Thai steak salad features beef, noodles, fresh herbs and vegetables in spicy Thai dressing. Rotisserie chicken is slowroasted and served with dirty rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
INDULGE ISLAND GRILL 845 Carondelet St., (504) 609-2240; www.indulgeislandgrill.com The pirate-themed restaurant serves burgers, sandwiches, salads, ribs, steaks and entrees. Pirate’s Kiss seafood pasta features sauteed shrimp, catfish and catfish in lemon-vodka cream over linguine with pepper bacon on top. Carondelet catfish is a crispy fried fillet topped with crawfish au gratin cream sauce and green onions. Reservations
accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
JANIE BROWN’S RESTAURANT 27207 Hwy. 190, Lacombe, (985) 882-7201 Trout meuniere is served with lump crabmeat or grilled oysters. Chicken Marsala tops grilled chicken breasts with tomato and mushroom Marsala sauce over capellini or fettuccine. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$
KNUCKLEHEADS EATERY 3535 Severn Ave., Suite 10, Metairie, (504) 888-5858; www.knuckleheadsnola.com This casual eatery serves burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads and bar noshes. Mulligan Mike’s 100 percent Angus chuck burger is topped with grilled ham and Swiss or cheddar cheese and comes with fries and a pickle. The Nudillocabeza chicken salad features grilled chicken, black beans, tomatoes, cheddar, tortilla strips and pepper jelly dressing. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
MEALS FROM THE HEART CAFE 1100 N. Peters St., Suite 13, (504) 525-1953; www.mealsfromtheheartcafe.com Black bean soup with avocado and brown rice is organic, vegan and gluten free. Order turkey-apple
sausage as a breakfast side or in a sandwich with spinach and tomatoes. Credit cards. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $
PARROT PETE’S Fountain Park Centre, 1901 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 362-9780; www.parrotpetes.com The Philly cheesesteak combines sauteed beef, onions and bell peppers and Swiss cheese on a hoagie roll. The Top of the Morning plate comes with scrambled eggs, cheese and bacon on a buttered croissant and a choice of hash browns or grits. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
PICCADILLY Citywide; www.piccadilly.com Southern-style fried chicken is a staple at these cafeterias. Shrimp Diablo is shrimp simmered in spicy tomato sauce and served over rice. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS Citywide; www.raisingcanes.com The Box combines four fried chicken tenderloins, tangy Cane’s sauce, french fries, Texas toast and coleslaw. Wash it down with fresh-squeezed lemonade served over crushed ice. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
RUSTY PELICAN 500 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 778-0364;
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Steak or chicken fajitas come with sauteed onions and green peppers, tomato, lettuce and flour tortillas. Po-boy options include oysters, shrimp, roast beef and turkey. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
An army of diners enjoys deli sandwiches at Jims. www.sippinstation.com The 24 fried jumbo shrimp special comes with french fries. Crab cakes are covered with panko breadcrumbs fried and served with remoulade. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
THE SHIMMY SHACK 1855 Dock St., Harahan, (504) 729-4442; www. theshimmyshack.net Filet de Harahan is served with brandy, mushrooms and balsamic coulis. Lobster pot pie features lobster tails marinated in merlot, blended with Creole vegetables and topped with mac and cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
SPUDLY’S SUPER SPUDS 2609 Harvard Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-3250; www.spudlys.com You can create your own spud here with a choice of toppings, or choose one like the Super Duper with crabmeat, shrimp and crawfish topped with cheese sauce, cheddar and chives. The Dunk-aHunk sandwich features roast beef on French bread served au jus and wedge fries or a baked potato. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit
cards. $
THE TIMES GRILL 1827 Front St., Slidell, (985) 639-3335; 1896 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-1161; www.timesgrill.com The Sweet Heat bacon cheeseburger is topped with melted cheddar, hickory barbecue sauce and hickory-smoked bacon. Catfish Tchefuncte is a fried catfish fillet topped with creamy crawfish sauce and served over seasoned rice with salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TREASURE ISLAND BUFFET 5050 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 443-8000; www.treasurechestcasino.com The all-you-can-eat buffet includes New Orleans favorites as well as dishes from a variety of other cuisines. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
WOW CAFE Citywide; www.wowcafe.com Wings are available in various quantities and the sampler platter includes 3 pounds (18-24 pieces) and four sauces. The Shanghai shrimp po-boy features shrimp topped with Chinese chili-mustard sauce, ranch dressing, carrots,