Here is a short breakdown of places Cindy and I have dined on the past two trips to NOLA:BACCO - Brennan's Italian Restaurant in the W Hotel in the French Quarter. Lunch: I had the 2 course lunch with Oyster and Artichoke Soup and Oyster Fettuccine (freaking excellent, not a rich creamy fettuccine) and Cindy had a Crab and Avocado Salad (very little crab and avocado, so she gave that offering a thumbs down). Overall experience: Very Good. Rating 8.5
DEANIE'S SEAFOOD FRENCH QUARTER - We split a Seafood Platter...in a word...not good! HAHA...I know that was two words. Rating 5.0
LIUZZA'S - We split three apps - Eggplant Casserole, Oysters Remoulade, and Onion Rings...OMG...BINGO, BINGO, BINGO. Good Stuff! Did I mention the Beer in frozen schooners? 'nuff said. Freaking Awesome. Rating 9.0
RUSSELL'S MARINA GRILL - Breakfast stuff...always very consistent and good. Rating 7.0
BETTYS PANCAKE HOUSE - Breakfast stuff, again, consistent, and good. Checking out the clientele is always worth the visit. P. S. Corned Beef Hash is decent here, too. Rating 6.0
ANTOINE'S - Old time favorite in the French Quarter...But, we did not have a good experience...very busy...did not get much attention from Bradley (our waiter)...Cindy had Soft Shell Crabs Menuiere...excellent...souffle potatoes (overcooked and lukewarm)...my trout menuiere barely had any sauce on it and it was near cold. Disappointed in this old time favorite.
Rating 7.5
MR. B'S BISTRO - Cindy went with the Pecan Trout Menuiere and sweet potatoes...excellent...we split the Oyster app...excellent...I had the BBQ Shrimp...messy...but, very good. Overall experience...it kicked Antoine's butt. Rating 9.5
CAMELLIA GRILL - Yes, Mr. B's and then Camellia Grill on the same day a definite divergence of culinary experiences...but, both were EXCELLENT! We both went with the Cheeseburgers and Fries...and the Chocolate Freezie! Freaking Awesome. Rating 9.0
JOHNNYS PoBOYS - We had breakfast here on a recommendation. Very Good. Ended up with too much food. Biscuits were EXCELLENT, as was the SAUSAGE patties. Rating 8.0
Ratings are based on a 1-10 point system and encompass taste, amount, and price of food. Ambiance is also considered in ratings.
Hope you enjoyed our trips as much as we did. Go forth and have a great meal. Bon Appetito'
