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Recommendations for restaurants for NOLA this weekend…

Posted on 2/5/25 at 12:01 pm
Posted by MisslePig
Member since Jul 2018
1168 posts
Posted on 2/5/25 at 12:01 pm
getting reservations will be impossible for the big names but are there any places out there you guys would recommend that might still have openings that are still awesome but under the radar
Posted by Lakeboy7
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2011
28324 posts
Posted on 2/5/25 at 12:04 pm to
All those places are going to be packed as well.
Posted by samson73103
Krypton
Member since Nov 2008
9224 posts
Posted on 2/5/25 at 12:05 pm to
Port of Call. Corner of Dauphine and Esplanade.
Posted by CWilken21
Gnawlins
Member since Mar 2005
4160 posts
Posted on 2/5/25 at 12:09 pm to
check opentable.com. That will give you an idea on whats available
Posted by johnnydrama
Possibly Trashy
Member since Feb 2010
9163 posts
Posted on 2/5/25 at 12:09 pm to
Your older restaurants like Antoine's, Arnaud's, and Tujague's have a lot of banquet rooms and extra seating. Try those.
Posted by metallica81788
NO
Member since Sep 2008
10242 posts
Posted on 2/5/25 at 12:11 pm to
I just checked yesterday - most places Uptown had nothing, unless you're looking between 4-5pm
Posted by westbankdabestbank
Back of Ames
Member since Nov 2024
183 posts
Posted on 2/5/25 at 12:12 pm to
Katie's
Posted by NOLALGD
Member since May 2014
2719 posts
Posted on 2/5/25 at 12:14 pm to
With all of the congestion there will be cancellations and no shows, use open table, and even walking up to place if close to see what they have.

Earlier or late dinner will be easier, before 6 or after 9.

Last, consider happy hour and bar seating options.
Posted by Lakeboy7
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2011
28324 posts
Posted on 2/5/25 at 1:20 pm to
quote:

Port of Call. Corner of Dauphine and Esplanade.




Not a chance man, Esplanade is AB n B alley and it stays crowded on non event weekends.

OP: Check and see if the Health Dept gave Parasol the greenlight on their kitchen, best red beans in the city at one time.
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
128900 posts
Posted on 2/5/25 at 1:47 pm to
There's more stuff available on Resy and Open that I would have anticipated to be honest
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
128900 posts
Posted on 2/5/25 at 1:52 pm to
For instance, places like Pigeon and Whale, and Costera had openings
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
19833 posts
Posted on 2/5/25 at 3:17 pm to
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Port of Call. Corner of Dauphine and Esplanade.



I'll put Beachcorner ahead of Port of Call simply because it's easier to get to, less crowded and the burgers are great.

My wife loves their cheeseburgers and I favor the grilled tuna sandwich on large bun. They cook it to perfection and it is a nice slab of tuna, so you won't be hungry when done.

Beachcorner is on Canal close to the cemeteries and far from the maddening crowd.
Posted by samson73103
Krypton
Member since Nov 2008
9224 posts
Posted on 2/5/25 at 6:20 pm to
But does Beachcorner serve the infamous Monsoon?
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
19833 posts
Posted on 2/5/25 at 6:48 pm to
quote:

But does Beachcorner serve the infamous Monsoon?


It's a well stocked bar but I won't vouch for that drink. I'm pretty sure if there's a recipe for it out there, they can make it.
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
82914 posts
Posted on 2/5/25 at 8:41 pm to
quote:

There's more stuff available on Resy and Open that I would have anticipated to be honest



Yeah, I just booked Baru and Shaya no problem. Granted, I'm looking for 5:30pm.

Definitely seems like Uptown had more openings than downtown. Osteria Lupo, Mister Mao, etc.
This post was edited on 2/5/25 at 8:42 pm
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