Russell's Marina Grill
Location: Lakeview
8555 Ponchartrain Blvd.
504-282-9980

Best known for the onion mumm, a huge presentation served with spicy, sort of addictive 'rosette' sauce this restaurant is one of the many along Lake Ponchartrain. It also offers crawfish beignets served with housemade remoulade sauce, Southern fried chicken with sweet cornbread muffins and Shrimp Sofia, sauteed in olive oil, mushrooms and oregano and served with whole wheat pasta. For dessert check out the white chocolate bread pudding.
Attire: casual
Credit Cards: all major cards accepted
Hours: Sun.-Thu. 7AM-11PM, Fri., Sat. 7AM-Midnight

Bacco
Location: French Quarter
310 Chartres St.
504-522-2426

Another hit from the Commanders Palace Family of Restaurants, Bacco is a great New Orleans bistro specializing in Homemade Pastas, Wood-Fired Pizzas andorcini Roasted Duck, Crabmeat & Pappardelle Pasta and our Italian Sausage Pesto Pizza. Situated in the heart of the French Quarter, Bacco boasts stunning decor, Courtyard dining (seasonal) and a festive Sunday Jazz Brunch. Dress is casual--come decked out in blue jeans to black tie.
Attire: Blue Jeans to Black Tie
Credit Cards: All Major
Hours: M-F 7-10 Sat & Sun 8:30-10; M-Sat 11:30-2:30; Sun Jazz Brunch 10:30-2:30; M-Sun 6:00-10:00

Dominique's
Location: French Quarter
1001 Rue Toulouse
504-522-8800

This award-winning New Orleans restaurant offers one of the French Quarter’s superlative dining experience. Treat yourself to the region’s richest blend of fine cuisine and romantic atmosphere. The legendary New Orleans restaurant is set in the heart of the historic French Quarter inside the magnificent Maison Dupuy Hotel. Paul Prudhomme, was the restaurant's first chef 20 years ago.
Attire: Casual
Credit Cards: All major
Hours: Breakfast: 7-10:30 am ; Lunch: 11am-2:30pm; Dinner: 6-10pm

Gumbo Shop
Location: French Quarter
630 St. Peter St.
Ph: 504-525-1486 / 800-55-GUMBO

Enjoy traditional and contemporary creole cuisine in the casual elegance of a restored 1794 cottage with muraled dining room walls and a lovely garden patio. Full menu, salads, sandwiches, large wine list with all selections by the glass, and menus in Spanish, French, Japanese & braille. Cocktails, local beers, daily specials and fresh fish.
Attire: Casual
Credit Cards: All major
Hours: 11 am - 11 pm Daily

Cafe Du Monde
Location: French Quarter
800 Decatur St.
504-581-2914 / fax 504-587-0847

Since 1862 this has been the original French Market coffee stand serving cafe au lait and beignets. A New Orleans landmark, located directly across from Jackson Square and the Pontalba apartments, Cafe du Monde offers the original beignet, the state doughnut of Louisiana. Coffee and chicory is a New Orleans favorite, served mixed half and half with hot milk as cafe au lait.Other locations at the Riverwalk, New Orleans Centre, Oakwood Mall, Lakeside Mall and Esplanade Mall. Mail order available toll free at (800) 772- 2927.
Attire: Casual
Credit Cards: No -- Cash only, except for mail orders
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week