New Orleans Restaurants: Wonderful Dishes Prepared in Southern Style

Many succulent restaurants can be found in the New Orleans area, and these places are no exception. Come on in and try some of the local specials you hear about all the time, such as Gumbo and Jambalaya, as well as the many shrimp dishes Louisiana boasts. These are among the top-rated restaurants in the area.

Angelo Brocato's
Known for their traditional Sicilian fruit sherberts, candies, and many more sweets, Angelo Brocato's is a wonderful sweetshop that would be hard to find elsewhere in this day and age. Favorites include lemon and strawberry ices and homemade cannoli's. Anyone with even half a sweet tooth will love this sweet store! Located at 214 N. Carrollton Avenue.

Bourbon House
Located at, you guessed it, Bourbon Street, this restaurant is popular with all the seafood fanatics. They boast a raw bar filled with oysters on the half shell, seafood platters, stuffed crab, and gulf fish amandine, to name just a few choices. An amazing menu will delight anyone looking for the unusual but local delights in seafood dishes. Check them out at 144 Bourban Street.

Cookin Cajun Cafe
Another place with local favorites. Many dishes are served here, such as Jambalaya, Gumbo, shrimp Creole, crawfish Etouffe, and much more. Dine on succulent dishes as you gaze upon the beauty of the Mississippi River/ Located at #1 Poydras Street, Store 116, in Riverwalk, New Orleans.

Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
Living up to its name, Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse serves mostly expensive yet top-quality beef and seafood on its menu. But never fear, they also have the usual seafoods and desserts well known in the area if you're not in the mood for beef. Located at 716 Iberville Street, their phone number is 504-522-2467.

Gumbo Shop
Another restaurant full of the classics: jambalaya, shrimp Creole, and gumbos served heavily flavored. The price is said to be right though, and the food just outstanding. The decor is cute with red and white checkered tablecloths, come to the Gumbo shop for a relaxing and scrumptious experience. Situated at 630 St. Peter Street, their phone number is 504-525-1486.

Rib Room
Known for its prime rib, fowl and many seafood specialties, plus an extensive breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu, the Rib Room will leave you full and satisfied. Check out their specials, including a Sunday Champagne Jazz Brunch featuring "Sugar Bear and the Jazz Cats," kids menus, and much more. Located at 621 St. Louis Street, the Rib Room is a must-stop for tourists.