What to order at Coop's Place

Must order
The rabbit and sausage jambalaya. Add the Chicken Tchoupitoulas if you have appetite.
Signature dishes
Rabbit and sausage jambalaya, Chicken Tchoupitoulas
Editor tip
Cash-friendly dive bar atmosphere; the kitchen runs late and pairs with Abita on tap.
CuisineCajun Creole
Price$$
NeighborhoodFrench Quarter
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New Orleans: Beyond the French Quarter Food Tour★ 5.0 (2)
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New Orleans: Beyond the French Quarter Food Tour

Savor a full dinner at 3 of New Orleans' best restaurants in the Audubon area on a guided evening food tour. Enjoy a cocktail at the cozy St. Joe bar before diving int...

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Location

Address: 1109 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116

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TipWalk-in only and a queue is the norm; aim for 11:00 open or after 21:00 for shortest waits.

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Felix's in New Orleans is the Iberville Street oyster bar opposite Acme, founded 1948, with a long shucker counter, oysters Bienville and a quieter room.

OrderHalf a dozen char-grilled and half a dozen raw on the half shell.

TipLess queue than Acme across the street; the kitchen is open until 23:00 most nights.

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OrderThe trout amandine. Add the spaghetti with red gravy and a side of bread.

TipSit at the bar for the streetcar view; the kitchen runs faster off the bar pickup.

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OrderThe BBQ shrimp po-boy, invented on this very counter.

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OrderThe Ferdi Special po-boy with debris. Add a side of red beans.

TipLines are real; arrive at 11:00 or after 14:00 for the shortest wait.

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OrderThe oyster loaf, with the oysters fried crackle-crisp and packed between thick pan bread.

TipClosed June through August (oyster R-months rule). Cash-only counter service.

Acme Oyster House ★ 4.2

$$ SeafoodFrench Quarter

Acme Oyster House in New Orleans is the 1910 Iberville Street oyster bar between Bourbon and Royal, with char-grilled oysters and a shucker counter rebuilt.

OrderA dozen char-grilled oysters with garlic butter and Parmesan.

TipWalk-in only and a queue is the norm; aim for 11:00 open or after 21:00 for shortest waits.

Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar ★ 4.1

$$ SeafoodFrench Quarter

Felix's in New Orleans is the Iberville Street oyster bar opposite Acme, founded 1948, with a long shucker counter, oysters Bienville and a quieter room.

OrderHalf a dozen char-grilled and half a dozen raw on the half shell.

TipLess queue than Acme across the street; the kitchen is open until 23:00 most nights.

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