Places to Eat in New Orleans

My #1 recommended restaurant to eat a po-boy in New Orleans

Johnny's Po-Boys Restaurant on St Louis St. * French Quarter

Your visit to New Orleans would not be complete with out eating at Johnny's Po-Boys Restaurant. It is a great place to eat lunch in the French Quarter, they serve breakfast too, but are closed for dinner. Established in 1950 and located in the Historic French Quarter at 511 St Louis Street, Johnny’s Po-Boys is the oldest family po-boy restaurant in New Orleans. They have been serving up delicious po-boys for over 55 years and are a business that is committed to helping you experience New Orleans to the fullest. It is truly the place where locals go to get a po-boy. One visit to Johnny’s and you will know for certain that you have experienced an authentic New Orleans po-boy at its best. So while you are in New Orleans and looking for a great place to eat lunch in the French Quarter then go to Johnny's! Note: Johnny's only accepts CASH and they do have an ATM inside.

Johnny's SWEETS & TREATS - Upstairs at Johnny's Po-Boy Shop

When you have finished eating the best po-boy sandwich in New Orleans head upstairs to Johnny's Sweets & Treats for desert! Upstairs at Johnny's you will find a 1950's old style Ice Cream and Candy Shop where they serve ice cream, old fashion milk shakes, malts, coke and root beer Floats, banana splits, sundaes, pies, other deserts and have a large selection of candy! So whether you have kids with you or not, Johnny's Sweets & Treats is a no brainer.

Cafe Maspero on Decature St. * French Quarter

Café Maspero is located at 601 Decatur Street and is one of those New Orleans restaurants that are frequently recommended by many of the French Quarter hotel’s front desk staff. This is because the food is good and they are considered to serve some of the best meals for the price in the French Quarter. It is not uncommon for there to be a line for lunch and dinner so plan to arrive early or have a short wait for your table. They serve New Orleans fried seafood (oysters, shrimp, catfish, and calamari), muffaletas, red beans & rice, Cajun Jambalaya, sandwiches, hamburgers, bread pudding, soup and salad. When the weather is nice they open their doors and offer open air dinning which is really nice. Remember that Café Maspero only accepts CASH.

Rotolo's Pizzeria on Chartres St. * French Quarter

Are you looking for a great pizza in the French Quarter? Well speaking from experience I can tell you that you need look no farther than Rotolo's Pizzeria French Quarter. Rotolo's Pizzeria is located at 339 Chartres Street which is on the corner of Chartres St. and Conti St. Since it is only a few blocks from where I work I eat there for lunch often but can tell you that it easily makes the list of places to eat in the French Quarter. It offers a spacious dinning area and a very robust menu that includes Appetizers, Salads, Pizzas, Calzones, Pasta dishes, Gourmet Sandwiches, Specialty Wraps and a 5lb 18" Pizza. The service has always been freindly and fast and the food is great. You can dine in or order your food to go. They also offer catering but you need to call the store manager for details. You can contact them at 504-587-0990. If you are in other parts of New Orleans there are several Rotolo's Pizzerias throughout the greater New Orleans area and you can find their locations at www.rotolos.com

Dante Pizza * French Quarter Pizza by the slice

If you are looking for a place to eat in the French Quarter that serves pizza by the slice then check out Dante Pizza. It is located at 730 St. Peter Street. They also serve fried chicken, crawfish pies, meat pies, onion rings and pretzels. Dante Pizza only accepts cash but do not worry they have an ATM

My #1 recommended restaurant for a New Orleans fried shrimp platter

Royal House Restaurant and Oyster Bar on Royal St. * French Quarter

If you are looking for an awesome New Orleans fried shrimp platter for lunch or dinner then the Royal House restaurant would be my choice. This casual dining New Orleans Restaurant has delectable delights created by their renowned Louisiana executive chef. Step into this dining paradise and be swept away by the romantic lighting, the smell of fresh steamed seafood in the famous crawfish boil, raw oysters at one of the city’s largest oyster bar. Sip on a glass of wine or a true New Orleans cocktail with any of our specialty drinks. Let their great southern hospitality and casual yet romantic atmosphere help you escape right into the true heart of New Orleans! Royal House restaurant and Oyster bar is located at 441 Royal Street.

The Crazy Lobster * River Front

The Crazy Lobster Restaurant serves fresh seafood and is the only restaurant that I know of in New Orleans that offers riverfront dining experience. The menu list such New Orleans favorites as Fresh oysters, Char-Grilled Oysters, Shrimp Creole, Crawfish Etouffee, red beans and rice, New Orleans Po-Boys, and fried seafood platters but I find the allure to be in their Steamed/boiled Seafood buckets. Order one of their steamed buckets and you will find yourself confronted with lobster, snow crab, boiled shrimp, boiled crawfish, clams, mussels, and Dungeness crab served with boiled potatoes and boiled corn on the cob. If such a variety is not to your liking they also serve crawfish, Snow Crab clusters, Dungeness crab, Gulf Shrimp, King Crab legs, or Maine Lobster individually. The Crazy Lobster is located on the banks of the Mississippi River across the street from Harrah’s Casino and just steps from the Canal Street Ferry terminal, Spanish Plaza, and the Riverwalk Marketplace.

My #1 recommended restaurant to eat pizza in New Orleans!

Venezia Italian Restaurant * Mid City

if you are looking for a place to eat in New Orleans I recommend that you eat at the Venezia Italian Restaurant. They make an awesome pizza and house salad! Everyone that I have ever taken there agrees that their pizza is the best. There are many Italian Restaurants in New Orleans but Venezia Italian Restaurant was voted one of New Orleans Favorite Italian Restaurants by the locals. It is of no wonder that they are celebrating 50 years of serving. They are located at 134 N. Carrollton Avenue and their phone# is 504-488-7991. If you are staying in the French Quarter you will need to drive or take the Canal Street Streetcar to North Carrollton Avenue.

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen * Uptown along the St. Charles Streetcar line

For nearly 2 decades, Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown has been known for serving delicious wood-fired gourmet pizzas. However, they also serve many tasty pasta dishes, savory salads, and delicious wraps. Their quality food, reasonable prices and friendly service make them a popular restaurant in the Riverbend area with the locals, college students and tourist. For a great lunch or dinner in New Orleans, I recommend that you hop aboard the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar and ride to the Louisiana Pizza Kitchen. They are located at 615 S. Carrollton Avenue.

Landry's Seafood Restaurant * Lake Pontchartrain Lake front

Enjoy a great seafood dinner at Landry’s Seafood while watching the sun set over New Orleans’ Lake Pontchartrain. At this Landry’s not only is the view awesome but the food is consistently good as well. So whether you are in the mood for fish, shrimp, oysters, or steak Landry’s is a great choice. This Landry’s is located at 8000 Lakeshore Dr. New Orleans, LA 70124 which is about 8 miles north from the French Quarter. Their phone number is (504) 283-1010. Lake Pontchartrain is a brackish estuary located in southeastern Louisiana. It is the second-largest inland saltwater body of water in the United States and the largest lake in Louisiana. As an estuary, Pontchartrain is not a true lake. It covers an area of 630 square miles with an average depth of 12 to 14 feet . It is roughly oval in shape, about 40 miles wide and 24 miles from south to north.