<p>Could parents contribute to this so we have some guidance for future visits?</p>
<p>Went to NOLA last night for dinner.
Appetizers--
crab cake--OK, not great.
pizza with fried egg-pretty good
Main courses
Salmon--H said was fabulous
Smoked duck with cornbread-good, but a little dry
fried chicken-kids loved it
Good wine list</p>
<p>Really noisy-we had trouble carrying on a conversation. We were also stuffed and didn't order dessert but their descriptions sounded tempting.</p>
<p>We love La Crepe Nanou at 1410 Robert St. They are only open for dinner beginning at 6:00 and do not accept reservations. We have seen up to 20 people waiting outside at 6:00 pm for the doors to open. We never miss going to Nanou when in NOLA. I have already treated 2 of my S’s friends to dinner there. It is reasonably priced. Because of it’s location, you will see more locals there than tourists.</p>
<p>Been to Mothers (A), Arnauds (A), and the tailgating party at the Superdome (A++).</p>
<p>Stella’s–Truly outstanding in every way.</p>
<p>Hi, haven’t posted before, but just returned from the week-end.<br>
Pascale’s Menale: My family suggests you pass on this one.<br>
Acme Oyster: The seafood gumbo is just not good but oysters are extremely fresh.
Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse: Fabulous!</p>
<p>I second Iowama’s review of Pascals. It was our second time there. The first time (move in weekend) we went we were not overly impressed with the menu but someone else had chosen this restaurant so we had to go again. I had some crab bisque which had alot of shells in it. I had already ordered my main meal of crab cakes on a pasta by the time I ate the crab bisque. I was hoping the bisque was a mistake but unfortunatley the crab cakes were loaded with shells as well. The sauce on the pasta was not good either. </p>
<p>With all the great places to go in NOLA, we will not return to Pascals.</p>
<p>That’s a shame that Pascal’s Manale has gone downhill so much. It used to be a great place. But you are right, there are too many excellent restaurants in New Orleans to waste time on one that just doesn’t have it any more. Makes me sad though. It was one of my favorites.</p>
<p>We took the advice of someone on CC and we all did the Confederacy of Cruisers Creole Bike Tour with another Tulane family. Had THE BEST time seeing NOLA on 2 wheels and learning its history. Along the way, we happen to pass a BBQ joint- a hole in the wall- and made an unscheduled stop. Amazing ribs, pulled pork sandwich, Mac n Cheese (with added hot sauce)! Really was fantastic and was the cause of our canceling reservations at Delmonico. Sorry I can’t be more specific, I don’t know the name of the BBQ place, but if you happen to take the tour, definitely ask to stop there!</p>
<p>We have never been but will be in New Orleans for a weekend next month to tour Tulane. So we need 2 places for dinners - reservations a must! and 2 for lunch. Will have younger daughter (15) with us who is not as adventurous in eating, but want to experience some real New Orleans food, love seafood, softshell crab, crabcakes, redfish etc. Also we don’t want to break the bank and do not want to dress up! Any suggestions? Anyone been to Muriel’s (I saw it on the Tulane website and it looked interesting). Thanks!</p>
<p>Friday night - coquettes on magazine, very good, not too loud.
Saturday - confederacy of cruisers tour - excellent!
Sat night - commanders palace for dinner, overpriced but probably something everyone needs to do once.
Sun am - brunch at the columns hotel on the porch. Underwhelming food but great music and atmosphere.</p>
<p>Loved NOLA. Was our second time there and so far tied with Stellas for best meals. August was a huge disappointment, pretentious unsatisfying food and snobby sloooooowwwww service and very high prices. Upperline was so-so. Sort of cuteish and near campus but quality of food was a % on a 1 to 10 scale. We always go to ACME oyster for grilled oysters, and we had amazing ribs at Alpine. Most important, we had a great weekend visiting our daughter at this wonderful school.</p>
<p>Favorites so far:</p>
<p>Domolises for Po-boys (really, really good)
Voodoo BBQ
Mothers (not expensive, really good crawfish ettouffee, among many other great dishes)
Camellia Grill (sit at a counter, crazy omelets)
Arnaud’s (beautiful restaurant, the quail was quite good)
Commander’s Palace (the stand-out was the bread pudding)
Muriel’s (great location overlooking Jackson Sq., very good food)
A couple of places on Frenchmen St. featuring great music whose names escape me
And our all-time favorite: Dante’s Kitchen</p>
<p>Not a restaurant, but I would not miss spending at least one night at the Rock n Bowl, not far from Tulane. Saw Kermit Ruffins, he and his band were spectacular, the atmosphere was unbeatable.</p>
<p>We heart Kermit Ruffins … rock and bowl is on the list for the next trip.</p>
<p>best meals:</p>
<p>Yummy breakfast at Coulis on Prytania Street. </p>
<p>Took the advice of someone on this board and went to Mr. John’s Steak House on St. Charles. Wonderful steaks, great redfish. Pricey, but worth the smile on son’s face!</p>
<p>Bacco (downtown), Ralph’s on the Park (mid-city), dante’s kitchen (uptown)</p>
<p>camellia grille for breakfast or a burger
stella for fine-dining
drago’s for seafood
zea’s for cheaper/lunch chain restaurant
cafe nino for italian (carry out!)
mulate’s for tourists/the whole family</p>
<p>We ate at Muriel’s last Friday and it was wonderful! I highly recommend it. We also had lunch on Saturday at Port O’ Call. Fabulous burgers! Was worth the hour wait. We also had to go to Acme Oysters (never been) and we really enjoyed that experience.
Overall, we had a great family weekend! Wish we could afford to go more often!</p>
<p>We went to Dante’s Kitchen on move-in weekend; that was the best place we’ve been to so far. Other places we’ve been on parents weekend and other assorted trips:</p>
<p>Atchafalaya (off magazine street) - like Dante’s kitchen but the food isn’t as good. It’s a small restaurant and the honky tonk piano player makes it deafening.</p>
<p>Maple Street Cafe – mix of Italian and middle eastern. Just OK but walking distance.</p>
<p>Babylon Cafe - also on Maple Street. Outstanding Middle Eastern. Much better than Lebanon’s</p>
<p>NOLA - not worth the money</p>
<p>Emeril’s Delmonico - much better than NOLA</p>
<p>Cochon – in the Arts District – where else would you go to try head cheese, pork belly and cracklins all in the same meal?</p>
<p>Casa Granada – on S. Carollton – a total sleeper. Nice outdoor dining, great sangria and fine tapas (including flaming cheese). Cheap too!</p>
<p>Had lunch at Fresco Cafe on Maple on Sunday. Didn’t want a big brunch. Ate outside and it was surprisingly wonderful. Had grilled eggplant sandwich and lemonade. Hit the spot. What I found interesting was that, aside from The Boot and the crepe place and some other bar, she had never even explored that part of town.</p>
<p>We also ate at Fresco’s cafe on Sunday. I thought it was a great place.</p>
<p>Fresco’s was a frequent stop for me/us when we visited S. He liked the place and it was walkable from both his dorms when on campus and his apartment when off. Surprisingly good food, very casual and outside seating, which we love. Pretty cheap too.
Had several lunches over the years at that place. Friendly, patient wait-staff as well.</p>