New Orleans Trip - Restaurant Recommendations?

[ematz]

Will be staying near the French Quarter a few days before Thanksgiving so I figure the city will be pretty bare.

For those who've been, dining recommendations would be highly appreciated. Particularly things unique to the city (cajun, gumbo, etc.)

[Aukai]

Tourist standards:
Emeril's
K-Paul's
Commander's Palace

Down home goodness:
Dick & Jenny's
Jacque-Imo's
Mat & Naddie's

Po' Boy Fantasticness:
Domilise's
Parasol's

Great Happy Hour:
The Columns Hotel

Home of the Stuffed Deep-Fried Burger:
Tucker's Tavern

Good 24 hour drunk food (and drink):
St. Charles Tavern

These just a few off the top of my head.

[StevieG]

For oysters, go to Acme. If the line is long, head across the street to Felix's. Stay and have crawfish, too.

For fine dining, I can personally recommend Dominique's, Peristyle, and Bayona.

It is mandatory that you get beignets one morning at Cafe du Monde.

[Tragichero]

I was here last weekend. I had a nice day where I ate at Mother's (Ferti and Jumbalaya) followed by a walk to Cafe Du Munde to get a dozen Beniets (8 bucks total) for the drive back to Virginia. I recommend both places.

Have fun!

[renodoc]

second the Mother's rec.

How bout Mr. B's in the quarter? Tasty bbq shrimp and lava cake for dessert.

[bronx bomber]

Commanders Palace sucked. There was a place that was pretty well known for brunch that served a flaming banana dish, but i forgot the name of the dish and the restaurant-if anyone remembers, pipe up. Also, all the locals swore by popeyes dirty rice.....I didn't see the attraction FWIW. Banana place mighta been Brennan's(not sure).

[sirio11]

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It is mandatory that you get beignets one morning at Cafe du Monde.

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Oh man, I could go to New Orleans just to do this. Eat them on the spot, they are kind of hot but delicious and less hot implies they are just good but not great.

[vanwely]

Ralph and Kacoos

Cafe DuMond for beignets