FRENCH TOAST
NEW ORLEANS1035 decatur st, new orleans, la 70116
+1 504 300 5518- Brunch is a religion in New Orleans and Toast lights it up like a million votive candles.
- Of course, you can order ‘plain toast’ at this French Quarter cutey, but you’re missing the point.
- Do like the smitten locals do: order big or don’t order at all.
- Plates are huge and piled high. Pancakes err on the side of puffy and fluffy. Eggs come to all ways and don’t get us started on the crepe creativity.
BUSTLING
LOVEABLE
BRUNCHY
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DEANIE’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
NEW ORLEANS841 iberville street, new orleans, la 70112
+1 504-581-1316- Erase all trace of tourist and make like a local at Deanie’s.
- Times Picayune readers (everyone in New Orleans) voted this ‘best seafood restaurant’.
- The portions are colossal. And nobody gets hungry hanging around – the smiley service runs at warp speed.
- You might want to slow things down for Happy Hour (4pm – 7pm daily).
FRESH
AUTHENTIC
FAST
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JACQUES-IMO’S
NEW ORLEANS8324 oak street, new orleans, la 70118
+1 504-861-0886- Jacques-Imo’s claims it’s not famous. Queues every night say otherwise.
- Don’t hesitate to wait, it’s what savvy locals do.
- Prep for lightly boisterous with a side of eccentricity and a smidge of party spirit. You won’t be disappointed.
- And think Cajun and Creole classic dishes devilishly deconstructed.
CAJUN
COMFORTING
QUIRKY
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THE COURT OF TWO SISTERS
NEW ORLEANS613 royal street, new orleans, la 70130
+1 504-522-7261- An extravagant indulgence, but so worth it.
- Go for Jazz Brunch and hang on to hear the heritage gossip. This French Quarter icon’s been around since 1726.
- It’s deliciously decadent, not even slightly stuffy and the staff are sublime.
- Hang the budget and order the Chef’s Menu (they really know how to cook Creole here).
HISTORIC
INDULGENT
ELEGANT
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ANTOINE’S
NEW ORLEANS713 st louis st, new orleans, la 70130
+1 504-581-4422- Antoine’s is 180 years old and is still as cool as a chilled Mint Julep on a front porch swing.
- This is New Orleans’ grandest of grand dames, ridiculously glamorous, opulent to a fault, decidedly decadent, but not even slightly snooty.
- They say the dress code’s ‘business casual’. We say gussy-up and let your inner southern belle roam free.
- Locals like to linger over lunch, get a little louche at Happy Hour (4pm-7pm) and bring the swank for dinner.
AUTHENTIC
FRENCH
FABULOUS
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JOHNNY’S PO-BOYS
NEW ORLEANS511 st louis st, new orleans, la 70130
+1 504 524 8129- if you only eat one thing in new orleans make it a po boy sandwich from johnnys
- this family restaurant has been curing hunger and hangovers since 1950, according to its own legend
- we say its fast, friendly and always busy
- you might have to share a table. the locals definitely will not mind, so do not be shy
- remember to bring cash, Johnnys is inexpensive but they do not take car
- and if you are looking for recommendations, try the surf and turf
FAMILY
SANDWICH
LEGEND
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WILLIE MAE’S SCOTCH HOUSE
NEW ORLEANS2410 st. ann street, new orleans, la 70119
+1 504-822-9503- you might have to queue to tuck your toes under willie maes table
- fear not, americas best fried chicken is worth the wait
- and we believe them when they say, everything is made with love
- our best love is the fried chicken and a side of Cajun mac n cheese
LOUISIANA
SOUL
FOOD
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DOOKY CHASE RESTAURANT
NEW ORLEANS2301 orleans avenue, new orleans, la 70119
+1 504-821-0600- big hearted dooky chase is a laid back treme local with creole in its soul
- do not dress up. even obama wore his napkin bib style here
- and they say buffet, but mean feast. so fill your boots and unbuckle that belt
- and please, gaze as you graze. dooky chase wall arts almost as famous as the food
- we normally go for the gumbo and stuffed shrimp
CLASSIC
CREOLE
BUFFET
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ACME OYSTER HOUSE
NEW ORLEANS724 iberville street, new orleans, la 70130
+1 504-522-5973- fresh shucked oysters, prickly pear mojitos and a buzz that has been building since 1910
- it is still best loved, always jumping and pulls queues of devotees on the daily
- it does seafood all ways, serves oysters always and mixes a mean cocktail any time
- we are partial to a cucumber collins with chargrilled oysters on the side
SIGNATURE
CLASSICS
OYSTERS
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