TBMVette Posted August 24, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Leaving on the Conquest on 9/15. What is a great place to eat on Saturday night in the Big Easy? Cost doesn't matter. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterstale Posted August 24, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Emiril's :) YUM. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branman Posted August 24, 2013 #3 Share Posted August 24, 2013 If cost doesn't matter: Commander's Palace. Make reservations now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum6264 Posted August 24, 2013 #4 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Commander's Palace or Galatoire's. You'll need reservations (and men need a jacket at dinner) for both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted August 24, 2013 #5 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Galatoire's is my favorite restaurant. (They don't take reservations for downstairs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Luv2Cruz* Posted August 24, 2013 #6 Share Posted August 24, 2013 K Pauls:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarocket Posted August 24, 2013 #7 Share Posted August 24, 2013 acme oyster company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMurph1998 Posted August 24, 2013 #8 Share Posted August 24, 2013 K Paul's is a great place! I don't think I have every had a bad meal in New Orleans even the places I just walk into!! It just all depends how much you want to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireEater Posted August 24, 2013 #9 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Drago's seafood restaurant. 2 locations. I always went to the Metairie location. Not cheap, but Hmmmm Hmmm Hmmmmmmm. I would make a special run there whenever I fly in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backnine05 Posted August 24, 2013 #10 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Coop's. Small hole in the wall bar. But is raved about by the locals and was amazing when we visited. If you don't want the fancy atmosphere and could accept taking a seat at the bar when they are busy, check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted August 25, 2013 #11 Share Posted August 25, 2013 We are looking at Le Bayou, forour pre-cruise dinner, because it is in the french quarter, is casual and serve crawfish and shrimp and grits. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texast518 Posted August 25, 2013 #12 Share Posted August 25, 2013 drago's seafood restaurant. 2 locations. I always went to the metairie location. Not cheap, but hmmmm hmmm hmmmmmmm. I would make a special run there whenever i fly in there. amen!! char-broiled oysters!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCW4665 Posted August 25, 2013 #13 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Leaving on the Conquest on 9/15. What is a great place to eat on Saturday night in the Big Easy? Cost doesn't matter. Thanks. Landrys in the Quarter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireEater Posted August 25, 2013 #14 Share Posted August 25, 2013 amen!! char-broiled oysters!! And their soft shell crabs....MMMmmmmmmm Their oysters are top notch !!!! Darn, now I want to make a trip there....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hattack Posted August 25, 2013 #15 Share Posted August 25, 2013 If you can, stay out of the tourist traps and go on Frenchman Street, (which is just outside of the French Quarter) and try one of the small funky places that serves great New Orleans food and has live music...my favorite is Snug Harbor....but they are all good,....try to get there early around 7 pm before the crowds come out and just walk around and find a place you are comfortable with....check with the bell man at your hotel for suggestions, tell him you want to eat, where he would take his best friend from out of town... House of Blues has a great Sunday Jazz/Gospel Brunch and not that far from the cruise terminal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted August 25, 2013 #16 Share Posted August 25, 2013 What about the brunch at Court of Two Sisters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishnyc Posted August 25, 2013 #17 Share Posted August 25, 2013 What about the brunch at Court of Two Sisters? Excellent choice. We also love Drago's for the char-broiled oysters. Other good choices are: Dooky Chase Acme Oyster House Mr. B's Bistro Herbsainte Cochon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nydney1 Posted August 25, 2013 #18 Share Posted August 25, 2013 You can`t go wrong with the Copper Monkey. A small bar in the French Quarter where the locals go for food. It's not a big place but a small bar that holds about 75 people. I can't say enough about this place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefuninthesun Posted August 25, 2013 #19 Share Posted August 25, 2013 New Orleans is our favorite city! *Commander's Palace is in the Garden District; if you can get in, that is my suggestion -- but they fill up months ahead of time, so... Other ideas -- all require a reservation: French Quarter: -NOLA -Red Fish Grill -Bayonna -Galatoire's (no reservation needed for downstairs; but you will wait) -Acme Oyster House Business District: -Couchon -Emeril's -Mulate's (no reservation needed; fun Cajun place) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailincajunns Posted August 25, 2013 #20 Share Posted August 25, 2013 If cost is no consideration, make reservations now for Commander's........ that being said, if the food matters more to you than the reputation or atmosphere, hard to beat Dragos. AND if you go to Dragos, MAKE yourself do the charbroiled oysters. There are TONS of 'wannabe' versions, but can't beat Dragos. (And I don't even LIKE oysters) In any case, enjoy your trip and your cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reid Posted August 25, 2013 #21 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I'm not going to make a recommendation; I just want to give you some background on the recommendations you are getting. They are all over the place as to type of venue to style of food. They all have advantages and positives, but they are very different in atmosphere and cuisine. Some of the recommendations are fine dining and of a style only to be found in New Orleans. Some are "joints" - casual local and tourist favorites. A couple are oyster specialists. Some are rather funky but good. One is really funky; the restroom is an adventure. Some of the most popular have not been mentioned. What kind of restaurant are you looking for? What kind of food are you hoping to sample? Is there an area in New Orleans you would like to dine in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted August 25, 2013 #22 Share Posted August 25, 2013 or start throwing darts http://www.nomenu.com/joomla1/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=197&Itemid=204 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christyran1228 Posted August 25, 2013 #23 Share Posted August 25, 2013 We ate at Acme Oyster House when we were there last Wednesday ... we really liked it, I'm pretty sure the pecan cobbler is illegal in at least 25 states. I especially loved walking the block & 1/2 back to our hotel in broad daylight and having to pass the naked male & female strippers standing outside a club drumming up business. My son (16) and I thought it was hilarious, however my daughter (17) was super-embarrassed. My husband had no comment, surprisingly enough. :cool: Sent from my GT-P3113 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ameliaw Posted August 25, 2013 #24 Share Posted August 25, 2013 love redfish grille! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
americanmama Posted August 25, 2013 #25 Share Posted August 25, 2013 dh and I like the Chartres House in the quarter..had a wonderful sampler last month, gumbo, redbeans and rice, jambalaya and crawfish...yummy! and the ponchartrain punch can get you in cruise mode!..also be sure to go by Cafe duMonde for cafe au lait and beignets!..oh yeas, enjoy your cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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