JAZZ FEST BIBLE

Seafood And Crawfish

Crabby Jack’s: 428 Jefferson Hwy., 504-833-2722 Owner of Crabby Jack’s chef Jacques Leonardi opened Crabby Jack’s because he wanted to own a restaurant that served fresh seafood and po boys at the lowest prices in town. Crabby Jack’s is famous for its overstuffed shrimp po boy and gumbo. You are guaranteed to leave this restaurant full.

Salvo’s Seafood: 7742 LA-23, Belle Chasse, 504-393-7303 Salvo St. Philip opened Salvo’s Seafood in 1984. Located just across the river in Belle Chasse, Salvo’s is known for its down-home feel and fresh seafood. The menu includes seafood plates, overstuffed po boys, daily specials, and more unusual selections such as fried frog legs and Cajun-fried alligator. Salvo’s is also known for its “all you can eat” seafood special after 5 p.m.

Seither’s Seafood: 279 Hickory Ave., Harahan, 504-738-1116 Chef and owner Jason Seither opened the seafood destination Seither’s in 2004. Since then, his name has become synonymous with fresh, local seafood made to order and spiced to perfection. Seither’s went national when featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Menu selections include fried and boiled seafood platters, soft shell crab, and crawfish.

Restaurants With Music

Buffa’s : 1001 Esplanade Ave., 504-949-0038 Buffa’s is a New Orleans institution known for its live music and late-night kitchen. This spot hosts all-ages shows every night and serves a Sunday brunch and a menu packed with delicious food like red beans and rice, boudin balls, and the famed Buffa burger. Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro : 626 Frenchmen St., 504-949-0696 Snug Harbor has been hosting jazz musicians on Frenchmen Street for 40 years. Charmaine Neville, Ellis Marsalis, Germaine Bazzle to name a few have taken the stage here. Not only that but this spot has a restaurant, so you can have dinner before seeing a show. Menu highlights include a seafood platter, a fried oyster platter, and BBQ shrimp and of course the famous hamburgers served with a fully loaded baked potato, lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles.

Three Muses: 536 Frenchmen St., 504-252-4801 Miss Sophie Lee serves up music and dinner in a relaxed, casual atmosphere on Frenchmen St. Three Muses’ menu is inspired by Lee’s Korean heritage and includes Pork Belly Bao, Korean Fried Chicken, and Tempura Shrimp. A customer favorite is Ms. Moon’s Bulgogi Rice Bowl, a dish of thinly sliced marinated beef, kimchi, bean sprouts, spinach, and ssamjang created by Lee’s mother.

Late Night Eats

Cleo’s Mediterranean Cuisine: 940 Canal St., 504-522-4504 Owner Tarek Madkour offers more than your typical late-night fare at Cleo’s Mediterranean Cuisine. A firm believer that delicious food shouldn’t just be an option during working hours, Madkour’s menu includes fried chicken, hummus bowls, sautéed vegetables, and grilled fish, all inspired by his Egyptian culture.

Dat Dog 601 Frenchmen St., 504-309-3362 Constantine Georges founded Dat Dog in 2011 as a simple hot dog stand. Today Dat Dog has multiple locations throughout New Orleans and boasts a menu packed with over ten varieties of hot dogs, including a gator dog, a crawfish dog, and a Chicago dog. They even have a vegan option (and that’s nothing to bark at!).

Melba’s: 1525 Elysian Fields Ave., 504-267-7765 Scott Wolfe and Jane Wolfe own this 24-hour po boy and breakfast spot that has been feeding the late-night crowd since 2012. Dubbed “America’s Busiest Po Boy Shop,” you can get more than just the famous sandwich here. The menu includes chicken wings, hot plates, desserts, and even daiquiris! O