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Caf\u00e9 Amelie<\/a> Bear\u2019s Po Boy\u2019s at Gennaro\u2019s<\/a> City Pork Deli & Charcuterie<\/a> Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar Cochon Butcher<\/a> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-1425403311834-0’); });<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Parrain\u2019s Seafood<\/a> Three Muses<\/a> Cascio\u2019s Market Bistro<\/a> Zoroona Mediterranean Grill<\/a> Botsky\u2019s var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-1425403275176-0’); });<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n EAT New Orleans<\/a> Red Zeppelin Pizza<\/a> Luna Bar & Grill<\/a> Brown Butter Restaurant<\/a> Boneheads<\/a> 1. Southern Cookin\u2019 At Its Best Source: Caf\u00e9 Amelie\u2019s website Caf\u00e9 Amelie 912 Royal St New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 412-8965 Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 715 Reviews. At this day and age, you can find Southern cooking around the entire country, but you\u2019d be hard-pressed to find a place that tops Caf\u00e9 Amelie when it comes to this style of cuisine. With a menu that\u2019s packed full of all the classics, each with its own special twist, dishes like their shrimp and grits just can\u2019t be beat. For an extra treat, come for Sunday brunch. 2. Po\u2019 Boys At Their Best […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":40049,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40048","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-opinions","post--single"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n912 Royal St
\nNew Orleans, LA 70116
\n(504) 412-8965
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 Stars; 715 Reviews.
\nAt this day and age, you can find Southern cooking around the entire country, but you\u2019d be hard-pressed to find a place that tops Caf\u00e9 Amelie when it comes to this style of cuisine.
\nWith a menu that\u2019s packed full of all the classics, each with its own special twist, dishes like their shrimp and grits just can\u2019t be beat. For an extra treat, come for Sunday brunch.<\/p>\n2. Po\u2019 Boys At Their Best<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Bear\u2019s Poboys via Facebook<\/div>\n
\n3206 Metairie Rd
\nMetairie, LA 70001
\n(504) 833-9226
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 Stars; 38 Reviews.
\nSimple and to the point, the PO boy is a Southern staple that always hits the spot, especially when it\u2019s from Bear\u2019s. With a good list of varieties and delicious sides like their highly recommended onion rings, a stop here is sure to have you coming back for more.<\/p>\n3. Meat On Par With Greatness<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: City Pork Brasserie & Bar via Facebook (cropped)<\/div>\n
\n2363 Hollydale Ave
\nBaton Rouge, LA 70808
\n(225) 300-4550
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 Stars; 67 Reviews.
\nIf you consider yourself a carnivore, then City Pork is the place for you. With tender cuts and plentiful servings, this new-age restaurant has a big menu with something for any hankering.
\nIf you need a recommendation to get you started, try to the cheek pastrami sandwich\u2026 it won\u2019t let you down.<\/p>\n4. Seafood As Fresh As It Gets<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar via Facebook<\/div>\n
\n3203 Williams Blvd
\nKenner, LA 70065
\n(504) 443-6454
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 Stars; 261 Reviews.
\nFeaturing plenty of fresh fish and seafood options, Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar is a Kenner staple that\u2019s sure to stick around for quite some time.
\nFor a real taste of Louisiana, go for the \u201cswamp platter,\u201d which includes fried gator, frog legs, and turtle soup. They\u2019ve also got some of the best \u201cbang for your buck\u201d crawfish in town.<\/p>\n5. This Butcher Knows Best<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Cochon Butcher via Facebook<\/div>\n
\n930 Tchoupitoulas St
\nNew Orleans, LA 70130
\n(504) 588-7675
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 Stars; 1312 Reviews.
\nBetween choices like the duck pastrami sliders and the pork belly, Cochon Butcher is one place you\u2019re sure to make a returning visit to, if for no other reason than to try everything you missed on your first trip.
\nIt\u2019s not your average deli and it\u2019s a little more expensive than many of its competitors, but it\u2019s so worth it. Just make sure you save room for a side of their pancetta mac and cheese. It\u2019s life-changing.<\/p>\n
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\n});<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\n\n6. Add A Little Spice To Your Life<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Parrain\u2019s Seafood Restaurant via Facebook<\/div>\n
\n3225 Perkins Rd
\nBaton Rouge, LA 70808
\n(225) 381-9922
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 Stars; 388 Reviews.
\nWith a menu stacked full of Cajun and creole favorites, Parrain\u2019s will never let you down. A few of the local favorites include their oysters on the half shell, their unique take on gumbo, and a variety of PO boy sandwiches.
\nEverything goes great with a side of their delicious dirty rice and there\u2019s no better way to wash it all down than by finishing your meal with some of their white chocolate bread pudding.<\/p>\n7. Get Your Groove On<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Three Muses via Facebook<\/div>\n
\n536 Frenchmen St
\nNew Orleans, LA 70116
\n(504) 252-4801
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 Stars; 506 Reviews.
\nThe great live jazz and blues music isn\u2019t the only reason to make a stop by this gastropub. Home to kitchen full of innovation, feasting on some of their lamb sliders or feta fries is sure to have you recommending this place to everyone you know.<\/p>\n8. Italian Food Never Gets Old<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Cascio\u2019s Market Bistro via Facebook<\/div>\n
\n2750 Shed Rd.
\nSuite G
\nBossier City, LA 71111
\n(318) 742-3205
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 Stars; 21 Reviews.
\nAlways busy, but for a good reason, Cascio\u2019s Market Bistro truly has a dish on their menu for everyone. Blending aspects of both Southern and Italian cuisines into many of their plates, everything comes out of this kitchen in perfect harmony.
\nIt\u2019s easy to see how unique this place is by taking a quick look at a few of their most popular items, which include an eggplant Panini, the turkey melt on jalapeno bread, and of course spaghetti and meatballs.<\/p>\n9. Much Cheaper Than A Trip To Greece<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Zoroona Mediterranean Grill via Facebook<\/div>\n
\n6900 Siegen Ln Ste D
\nBaton Rouge, LA 70809
\n(225) 421-8233
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 Stars; 62 Reviews.
\nFocused on bringing authentic Mediterranean cuisine to the food scene of Baton Rouge, Zoroona is home to some of this city\u2019s most delicious dishes.
\nNot only does your experience here start with a complimentary loaf of their signature rosemary bread, interestingly awesome dishes like the fried goat cheese appetizer and the gyro pizza are sure to make any visit memorable.<\/p>\n10. It\u2019s Hard To Beat A Good Dog<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Botsky\u2019s via Facebook (cropped)<\/div>\n
\n104 W Pujo St
\nSte 100
\nLake Charles, LA 70601
\n(337) 491-1155
\nYelp<\/a>: 5 Stars; 20 Reviews.
\nSpecializing in gourmet hot dogs, Botsky\u2019s has no problem improving on an already great American classic. For starters, they\u2019ve got tons of unique tubed meats to choose from, including Kobe beef, alligator, and even a veggie dog that\u2019ll please any carnivore.
\nNext there\u2019s the toppings, which are plentiful and always fresh. When it comes to hot dogs, if you can think it up, there\u2019s a good chance Botsky\u2019s will have it.<\/p>\n
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\n});<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\n\n11. Food That\u2019s Good For Your Soul<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Eat New Orleans via Facebook<\/div>\n
\n900 Dumaine St
\nNew Orleans, LA 70116
\n(504) 522-7222
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 Stars; 517 Reviews.
\nAnother restaurant that focuses on bringing new life to classic Southern dishes, EAT New Orleans will quickly become one of your favorites.
\nNot only is this restaurant BYOB, dishes like the crawfish pie and the Eggs Dauphine (poaches eggs topped with country ham, a fried tomato, and hollandaise) will convince you this is one of the top places in town. But don\u2019t take my word for it, try it for yourself.<\/p>\n12. It\u2019s Hard To Beat A Great Slice Of \u2018Za<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Red Zeppelin Pizza via Facebook<\/div>\n
\n4395 Perkins Rd
\nBaton Rouge, LA 70808
\n(225) 302-7153
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 Stars; 54 Reviews.
\nWith good beer, outdoor seating, and some of the most addictively tasty pizza around, Red Zeppelin is one place that can\u2019t be skipped over when it comes to the Louisiana food scene.
\nWith tons of unique topping combinations sure to impress, one favorite is the \u201cGreat Balls of Fire\u201d pizza, topped with sliced meatballs, jalapenos, red onions, feta, cheddar, mozzarella cheeses, and barbecue sauce.<\/p>\n13. This Place Has It All<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Luna Bar & Grill via Facebook<\/div>\n
\n719 Ryan St
\nLake Charles, LA 70601
\n(337) 494-5862
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 Stars; 86 Reviews.
\nA Lake Charles staple when it comes to live music, Luna Bar & Grill never disappoints. Offering up plenty of seafood and sandwiches, among other full-size entrees, options like the \u201cRed Fish Ian\u201d will have your taste buds smiling.
\nThe \u201cIan\u201d consists of fresh redfish, topped with saut\u00e9ed spinach, lump crab meat, and the perfect blend of spices, a real stand-out amongst seafood dishes in this state.<\/p>\n14. You Can\u2019t Forget Chicken And Waffles<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Brown Butter Southern Kitchen and Bar via Facebook<\/div>\n
\n231 N Carollton Ave
\nSte C
\nNew Orleans, LA 70019
\n(504) 609-3871
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 Stars; 12 Reviews.
\nIt\u2019s impossible to mention Southern cooking without bringing up one of the most spectacular regional favorites, the chicken and waffle sandwich. If you\u2019re craving this dish, Brown Butter Restaurant will help you get your fix.
\nWith some of the best fried chicken in the Bayou State, any option on the menu that features this protein is sure to be a winner.<\/p>\n15. You\u2019d Have To Be A Bonehead To Skip This Place<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSource: Boneheads Shreveport via Facebook<\/div>\n
\n4456 Youree Dr
\nShreveport, LA 71105
\n(318) 861-3770
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 Stars; 17 Reviews.
\nQuick, easy, and cheap, few places in Louisiana will get you a better meal faster than Boneheads. With a menu heavy on chicken and fish options, dishes like the piri-piri chicken and the mahi-mahi plate will have you wishing you started going to this place sooner.
\nTheir emphasis seems to be on serving food that\u2019s fresh and healthy, making this one food joint that can\u2019t be missed.
\nWhat\u2019s your go-to for great grub in Louisiana? Tell us in the comments below!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"