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SeafoodUptown
Casamento's in New Orleans is the 1919 Sicilian-American oyster room on Magazine Street, with crackle-crusted fried oysters between thick slabs of pan bread.
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.
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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.
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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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Modern CreoleGarden District
Atchafalaya in New Orleans is the Louisiana Avenue Creole room on the Garden District edge, known for a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar and the duck hash.
OrderThe duck hash with sunny eggs; build a Bloody Mary at the bar.
TipSaturday and Sunday brunch with live music; arrive 09:30 or hold for the 13:00 turn.
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Neapolitan PizzaUptown
Pizza Domenica in New Orleans is the BRG Hospitality Magazine Street pizzeria with a custom Italian wood-fired oven, sausage and broccoli pies and a long.
OrderThe sausage and broccoli pie. Add the Bibb salad to share.
TipPatio seats are first-come; the bar runs walk-in best on weeknights.
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SandwichWarehouse District
Cochon Butcher in New Orleans is the Donald Link sandwich counter and butcher case beside Cochon, with a muffuletta and Le Pig Mac that have outsold.
OrderThe muffuletta with the house olive salad. Add the Le Pig Mac.
TipLunchtime is queued; come at 11:00 or after 14:00. Same kitchen as Cochon, faster turn.