New Orleans Restaurant Guide

The rebuilding is far from over in New Orleans, but the city is open for business. There are numerous ways to help the people of New Orleans, through various charitable organizations. Another way to help is to visit New Orleans and spend some money there. If you choose to visit New Orleans, there are countless wonderful restaurants to choose from. This is a guide to some of the restaurants that I have enjoyed the most in the Crescent City. The French Quarter is rebuilt and is awaiting tourists, so now is a good time to visit.

Whenever I am in New Orleans, there is never a decision to make about where to go for breakfast. It is a forgone conclusion that I am going to Café Du Monde, for café au lait and beignets. The café au lait (half hot coffee, half hot milk) and beignets (fried dough, covered in powdered sugar) are legendary, not to mention delicious. Café Du Monde is a New Orleans institution that has been around since 1862. Café Du Monde is located at 1039 Decatur Street, in the Vieux Carre, or French Quarter.

For a great lunch in New Orleans, feast on a delicious po'boy or a muffaletta. If I'm in the mood for a muffaletta, I go to Central Grocery, which is located at 923 Decatur Street, in the Vieux Carre. The sandwich is so huge that they serve it by the quarter or the half. The combination of the meat, bread, and olive spread will make your mouth water. You can take your sandwich to go and eat in nearby Jackson Square.

For po'boys, I head on over to Mother's, at 401 Poydras Street in downtown New Orleans. My favorite po'boy at Mother's is the Ferdi Special, which has roast beef, ham, gravy, and debris. The debris is the roast beef that falls into the gravy while it is baking. All I can say is "wow", because this sandwich is delicious. Mother's also serves great local dishes and delicious homemade pies.

Dinnertime in New Orleans means the Acme Oyster House. I do not even like oysters, but the jambalaya there is my favorite in the whole city. However, oyster lovers declare this New Orleans institution a must try restaurant. Acme Oyster House is very casual and is located at 724 Iberville Street, in the French Quarter. They also serve great po'boys and fried shrimp.

For a more upscale dinner in New Orleans, few can argue with Brennan's Restaurant. Brennan's offers a four-course prixe fixe menu that includes delicious seafood and Creole entrees. They also offer an extensive wine list. Brennan's is famous for their bananas foster dessert, but all of their dessert options are wonderful. Breakfast at Brennan's Restaurant is a time-honored tradition in the Big Easy. Brennan's Restaurant is located at 417 Royal Street, in the French Quarter of New Orleans.

The food in New Orleans is some of the best and the most unique in the world. There is a wide variety of local specialties to choose from, including jambalaya, gumbo, red beans and rice, po'boys, fried shrimp, and more. Do your stomach a favor and visit New Orleans soon.