New Orleans, where to have lunch?
 

Any suggestions to where to have lunch in New Orleans?

K-Paul's at 416 Chartres St Phone 504-524-7394.. My wife and I had a great lunch there about a month ago. The Jambalay was great. We liked lunch so much we went back for dinner the next night. Chef Paul Prudhomme's place

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If you are there on a Friday, the best choice has to be Galatoire's. It has wonderful food and the local social elite have Friday lunch there. It makes for a great meal and it's fun to watch the interaction between the tables.

Note that Galatoire's doesn't accept reservations and everyone (and I mean everyone regardless of celebrity) stands in line to get in. Jackets for men are a must.

Cuvee On Magazine is awesome!
http://www.restaurantcuvee.com/cuvee_rest.html

Mothers for a Po Boy

All of the above worth a visit but my favorite is:

Dooky Chase's ask Miss Chase to cook you EVERYTHING on the menu! Ms Chase is makes the trip worthwhile!

Almost forgot after lunch grab a cocktail at Saturn Bar!~

Napoleon House. Excellent mufelattas, different taste/texture than the Central Grocery's. Their courtyard is a terrific place to unwind.

Bacco on Chartres is one of the Ralph Brennan restaurants - you can earn SPG points also (the restaurant services the W-French Quarter Hotel). No cajun food, but great Italian. Also, unless they have stopped running the promotion, they have $.10 martinis for lunch!!!

http://www.bacco.com/

Also, more laid back and lot more affordable is Louisiana Pizza Kitchen, 95 French Market Place. My favorite pizza is the roasted garlic and spinach with sundried tomatoes. They have a great winelist with many of the wines by the glass.

For the best burger in town, try out the Clover Grill. This is located in the gay part of the French Quarter on Bourbon Street. If you're in a hurry, don't bother going. They don't get in a hurry for anybody. :D

http://www.clovergrill.com/

It would help if you let us know neighborhood, price range, and whether you want something that efficient or leisurely.

But if you're going after Oct 21st, I'll throw out Uglesich's. Expect a line if you get there after 11:00, since the locals know this place has some of the best seafood dishes in town.

http://www.uglesichs.com/

What day of the week are you looking to lunch? Are you willing to dress up? ARe you looking for fine dining or are you looking to grab a fabulous po-boy and dine on the Riverwalk? How many in your party? are you looking for hip and trendy or classic New Orleans fare? Will you have a car available? What part of town are you trying to stay in?

I have plenty of suggestions but I need more info. I would have different suggestions for different situations.

Galatoire's is old New Orleans at it's best on a Friday afternoon but getting dressed up to stand outside a restaurant hoping for a table is not everyone's cup of tea, and slipping the doorman a $100 won't get you in any quicker to the first floor (which is where you want to sit). You can get a ressie for the 2nd floor dining room, but there is no point in going for Friday lunch if you are going to sit on the 2nd floor. The first floor is where you want to be seen.

Too bad you weren't here during the summer. I love going to the old line restaurants for lunch and seeing all the lawyers (young and old) dining in their sear sucker suits. I know most people thought sear sucker was dead and buried but the New Orleans lawyer set is keeping it alive and well :D

Emeril's Delmonico or Lola

Neighborhood would most likely be around the French Quarters and surrounding areas.
Price range...nothing outrageous, I don't want to have to take out a small loan for it ;) Although, for a nice, memorable dining experience I don't mind spending a small fortune :)

Efficient or leisurely...I am not picky.


We are arriving on Friday morning. Leaving Saturday late afternoon.

What kind of dining...I am open to different kinds.

Willing to dress up...we will have nice casual clothes with us. Will include a sports jacket in luggage just in case.

Party..atm just two, my husband and myself, however may add 15 year old son with one of his friends.

Hip/trendy/classic...like any of them.

We will have a car.

:) Thanks for all the suggestions :) It is soooo nice to have recommended places than just to show up in a city and take a chance somewhere.

Please don't forget one of the finest places in MSY...Commanders Palace!

Commander's is great and they are willing ot work with kids I am not sure how much your 15 yr old and his friend may enjoy a long lunch at Commander's. The Palace Cafe may be more to your liking. The Red Fish Grill is also really good, but has a casual atmosphere.

What has changed?
 

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ht=palace+cafe

What has changed since July 24th when you said that, "I find the Palace Cafe to be WAY overrated. As a NOLA girl I only go there if guests/clients insist. It is on Canal Street and attracts many tourists. The decibel level in that restaurant is incredibly loud. It is true that is owned by the Brennan family of New Orleans but I think for less money you can get better food, service and ambience. YMMV"