Restaurants off the beaten path in New Orleans!

[Hammer58]

I was lucky enough not to have a line at ACME about 5:30 on Saturday. Had the charbroiled oysters and the half fish/half shimp platter. Really enjoyed it.

Someone told me about the Royal House Oyster bar having the best French Onion soup in the city, but we didn't get a chance to try it. My favorite from New Orleans for French Onion soup used to be Houlihan's on Bourbon, but it's been gone for a while.

Still can't believe Houlihans sold out. It was the first place I'd hit for oysters on the half shell when I came home on leave.

[cajunhawk]

Stopped at a place on N Peters called St Lawrence last Friday. They had Poutine on the menu. If anyone is wondering what Poutine is...it's french fries and gravy...and it's amazing. Place had a great beer selection...was drinking Newcastle Werewolf. God I love New Orleans.

[CajunAmos]

Still can't believe Houlihans sold out. It was the first place I'd hit for oysters on the half shell when I came home on leave.

Even though it was a chain restaurant, I'd have the oysters & a crock of onion soup every time I went to the quarter.

[Hammer58]

Even though it was a chain restaurant, I'd have the oysters & a crock of onion soup every time I went to the quarter.

Same here. Loved their French Onion soup.

[RaisingCajun08]

My favorite hole in the wall is Hobnobber's for lunch. Some of the best gumbo I have ever had. On Carondolet right before Bourbon

We stopped in at Hobnobber's for breakfast last year because we were "hongray" and Big Dog convinced us to go in. We have made it a point to stop in for breakfast everytime we are in New Orleans now.