Half of our budget is airfare and hotel. Dining at fine restaurants is not a big priority at all but we obviously have to eat. Any tips to eat inexpensively? I obviously plan to to take full advantage of the free continental breakfast but does anyone know of any early bird specials at french quarter restaurants or other tips?
2007-08-29 02:45:32 · 5 answers · asked by KathyS 7 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ New Orleans
The coupons at the first link below might help... There's $15 off at Dominique's (2 entrees), and 1/2 off your second entree at Cajun Cabin... also $25 for 3 appetizers and a glass of wine at Ralph's (add another appetizer and drink and you've got dinner for two).
Check out the second link for some more meal and drink deals... There's an early-bird special at Brigsten's, FREE mussels at La Cote, and other deals.
And there's more on citysearch - Best of New Orleans cheap eats (third link)... Tripadvisor agrees with the bulk of the list, and adds a couple of others (fourth link)
No matter what city you're in, you can usually find deals by asking at the front desk - Only tourists go to the overpriced glitzy tourist spots... ask where the locals go for a good meal and you'll get the best food deals the city has to offer (usually).
Enjoy your trip - New Orleans is one of the greatest cities in the US!
2007-08-29 03:48:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Country flame in the Quarter... believe me, it is nothing fancy to look at, but for $7.95 you get a small salad, a baked potato, and 2 of the most delicious flame grilled pork chops you have ever had in your life. If you have this for lunch, you will not need dinner.
Port of Call is on Esplanade just on the edge of the Quarter. Best burgers in town. The burgers are huge and they come with a baked potato. 2 people could split it easy and be full.
If you want a nice night out, travel up Esplanade towards City Park, and stop at a place called Lola's. A meal will cost you about $25.00 for 2 and that is the small Paella. It is the best I have had since I was in Spain. If you want wine with dinner, bring your own bottle. They do not sell, but they will charge a nominal corking fee to serve it for you.
Angeli's is also in the Quarter, and they have good sandwiches, and some pizzas. Not cheap, but also not as bad as places in the "tourist areas of the Quarter". I am not sure if it is still there, but California Pizza Kitchen used to be right next to the French Market, now they have some awesome pizza.
2007-08-30 00:50:42 · answer #2 · answered by aromaofsage 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cafe du Monde is a landmark - at least one meal there. I haven't been back since Katrina, so not sure what is and isn't around any more. I did like stopping and looking at the menus of places as we walked around. There was a lot of options. Maybe go to the French Market. I don't know that you can go wrong at most places . . .
New Orleans is world-famous for its food. The indigenous cuisine is distinctive and influential. From centuries of amalgamation of local Creole, haute Creole, and New Orleans French cuisines, New Orleans food has developed. Local ingredients, French, Spanish, Italian, African, Native American, Cajun, and a hint of Cuban traditions combine to produce a truly unique and easily recognizable Louisiana flavor.
Unique specialties include beignets, square-shaped fried pastries that could be called "French doughnuts" (served with coffee and chicory "au lait"); Po'boy and Italian Muffaletta sandwiches; Gulf oysters on the half-shell, boiled crawfish, and other seafood; étouffée, jambalaya, gumbo, and other Creole dishes; and the Monday favorite of red beans and rice. (Louis Armstrong often signed his letters, "red beans and ricely yours.") New Orleans residents enjoy some of the best restaurants in the United States that cater specifically to locals, and visitors are encouraged to try the local establishments recommended by their hosts.
2007-08-29 07:16:32 · answer #3 · answered by The Corinthian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres Mothers on poydras street..ask any local and they'll point ya there...great po boys and great breakfast...but dont expect any ambience..just great cheap food! and the Cafe Beignet cafe near the police station on bourbon street has a very cheap and delicious breakfast N'awlins style!
2007-09-01 05:23:02 · answer #4 · answered by rickey_d 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since its on the strip they r gonna charge you a lot of money. But that just them knowing your here from out of state and they know you have money so they over charge. try ihop by the big super 8 hotel
2007-08-29 16:06:01 · answer #5 · answered by Nick89 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋