Where's Dinner? GamBit’s Fall restaurant Guide photos by Cheryl gerber
ew. Orleanians. can’t. get. enough. of. a. good. thing. —. especially. dining. choices.. Throughout.the.metro.area,.there.is.practically.no.end.to.the.cuisines,.flavors.and. specials. awaiting. hungry. diners.. From. crab. cakes. to. pizza. pies,. pho. to. foie. gras,. sushi.to.steaks,.there’s.a.dish.to.suit.every.craving..Gambit’s.fall.restaurant.guide.has.the. latest.news.on.local.dining.with.menu.descriptions.for.restaurants.in.your.neighborhood. and.at.dining.destinations.around.the.region..Listings.include.information.about.reservation.policies,.hours.of.operation.and.prices..For.a.directory.of.all.restaurants.in.the.guide,. see.page.97..Enjoy!
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Bywater..............................................................19 CBD......................................................................19 Carrollton/University.....................................25 Citywide.............................................................33 Eastern.New.Orleans/Chalmette..............35 Faubourg.Marigny..........................................35 French.Quarter.................................................37 Gentilly/Lakefront......................................... 47 Harahan/Jefferson/River.Ridge................ 47 Kenner...............................................................48 Lakeview............................................................ 51 Metairie..............................................................55 Mid-City/Treme..............................................66 Uptown.............................................................80 Warehouse.District........................................88 Northshore Abita.Springs................................................. 71
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Covington....................................................... 71 Madisonville..................................................73
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Mandeville.....................................................73 . Outskirts..........................................................77 . Slidell................................................................ 79
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Dollar. signs. indicate. the. average.price.of.a.dinner. entree. $ ..................$1-$10 $$ ...............$11-$20 $$$ .............$21+
West BaNk Algiers............................................................. 93 Gretna.............................................................94 Harvey............................................................94 Marrero.......................................................... 95 Other.................................................................. 95 Directory....................................................... 97
BYWATER RESTAURANT & BBQ
3162 Dauphine St., 944-4445 The Chateaubriand is a center-cut filet weighing 20 to 22 ounces, served with roasted red potatoes, broccoli, bearnaise and red wine reduction sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
THE COUNTRY CLUB
634 Louisa St., 945-0742; www.thecountryclubneworleans.com The shrimp cocktail features grilled Louisiana shrimp served with fried guacamole and house-made tortilla chips. Pan-seared chicken breast is served over angel hair pasta in white wine, capers, lemon and garlic sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$
ELIZABETH’S
601 Gallier St., 944-9272; www.elizabeths-restaurant.com Seared duck breast is served with cherry port sauce and a choice of two sides. The “dream burger” is topped with blue cheese and the restaurant’s signature praline bacon. Reservations accepted during the week. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
JACK DEMPSEY’S
738 Poland Ave., 943-9914; www.jackdempseysllc.com Broiled redfish is topped with your choice of crawfish Monica or crabmeat. The hefty J.D. seafood platter for two includes fried shrimp, oysters, gumbo, catfish and redfish, crab balls and crawfish pies. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Wed.Sat. Credit cards. $$
THE JOINT
801 Poland Ave., 949-3232; www.alwayssmokin.com The pulled-pork sandwich is topped with coleslaw and comes with one side. The W special rounds up pork, brisket, ribs and a side. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
MARDI GRAS ZONE
2706 Royal St., 947-8787; www.mardigraszone.com The kitchen at this Bywater grocery serves sandwiches and dishes like shrimp Creole over white rice with vegetables. Beef brisket is served with rice or mashed potatoes and vegetables. Pizza is available. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards and checks. $
ST. COFFEE
2709 St. Claude Ave., 872-9798 This hip little coffeeshop has a cool interior of repurposed woodwork, strong brew and food from a host of downtown suppliers, including pastries from Shake Sugary, donuts from Alois J. Binder Bakery and empanadas from the food truck Empanada Intifada. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Cash only. $
SATSUMA CAFE
3218 Dauphine St., 304-5962; www.satsumacafe.com Satsuma’s BLT adds avocado and feta to the classic sandwich. The green breakfast sandwich stacks eggs, arugula, tomato, avocado and Swiss cheese on a bagel, croissant or toast. The cafe serves freshsqueezed juices. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $
SHAKE SUGARY
3600 St. Claude Ave., 355-9345; www.shakesugary.com This weekend-only bakery has neighborhood regulars lining up for fresh cinnamon rolls and muffins, as well as coffee from a local roaster. There’s also focaccia bread, quiche and bacon-and-sweet potato biscuits. Look for late-night hours during the monthly “second Saturday” Bywater gallery nights. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $
SOUND CAFE
2700 Chartres St., 947-4477 The Brie sandwich features thick slabs of Brie on focaccia bread from Laurel Street Bakery. The hummus and veggie sandwich on focaccia is served with Zapp’s potato chips or fruit. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
SUGAR PARK
3054 St. Claude Ave., 942-2047; www.sugarparknola.com The “All Up In There” pizza is topped with ham, Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers and onions. Order a blue cheese burger topped with bacon and served with fries or coleslaw. No reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $
CBd BESH STEAK AT HARRAH’S
8 Canal St., 533-6111; www.harrahsneworleans.com Besh Steak combines steakhouse largesse with local seafood dishes. A 38-oz. bone-in cowboy steak is served with roasted potatoes and vegetables. The Louisiana seafood three ways starter includes fried oysters, crab maison and shrimp remoulade. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BON TON CAFE
401 Magazine St., 524-3386; www.thebontoncafe.com Cajun flavors inspire the cuisine at this downtown restaurant. The gumbo brims with shrimp, crabmeat and okra. The grilled 14-oz. veal chop is served with mushrooms in Cabernet sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$$
THE BUFFET AT HARRAH’S
8 Canal St., 533-6000; www.harrahsneworleans.com Head to the buffet for endless boiled Dungeness crab legs on Thursday. The pasta station offers a variety of pastas, meats and red and white sauces. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, page 21
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