I've had a few members PM to ask what are the places to eat while in New Orleans. I thought that we could expand on that theme with a thread which would list the best of local fare for the varied areas we cover. Feel free to add your choices.
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">New Orleans</span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold">Best plate lunch like the locals eat</span> - Deanies Restaurant, 1016 Annunciation Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
<span style="font-weight: bold">Best poboy</span> - Johnny's Po-Boys, 511 Saint Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
<span style="font-weight: bold">Best off the beaten path</span> - Elizabeth's Restaurant, 601 Gallier Street, New Orleans, LA 70117
<span style="font-weight: bold">Best last minute near the airport</span> - Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar, 3203 Williams Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70065
<span style="font-weight: bold">Gotta try while here</span> - Drago's Seafood Restaurant, 2 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA (Char grilled oysters are a must)
<span style="font-weight: bold">My pick (if you like Vietnamese) </span> - Tan Dinh, 1705 Lafayette St # A, Gretna, LA (Best Pho ever)
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">New Orleans</span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold">Best plate lunch like the locals eat</span> - Deanies Restaurant, 1016 Annunciation Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
<span style="font-weight: bold">Best poboy</span> - Johnny's Po-Boys, 511 Saint Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
<span style="font-weight: bold">Best off the beaten path</span> - Elizabeth's Restaurant, 601 Gallier Street, New Orleans, LA 70117
<span style="font-weight: bold">Best last minute near the airport</span> - Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar, 3203 Williams Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70065
<span style="font-weight: bold">Gotta try while here</span> - Drago's Seafood Restaurant, 2 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA (Char grilled oysters are a must)
<span style="font-weight: bold">My pick (if you like Vietnamese) </span> - Tan Dinh, 1705 Lafayette St # A, Gretna, LA (Best Pho ever)