27 Sep Eating Our Way Through New Orleans
The people of New Orleans take their food seriously. They love food. They love to eat. They love to fry. And when it comes to frying, they do it better than anyone! It is just as easy to eat your way through New Orleans as it is to drink your way through it. And eat our way through it, we did! Here are some food highlights.Acme Oyster House New Orleans
724 Iberville St, New Orleans
(504) 522-5973
www.acmeoyster.com
Originally opened in 1910, Acme Oyster House shucks and serves millions of fresh oysters each year. A casual restaurant with checkerboard tablecloths, it isn’t fancy but the food is tasty!
![Fresh Oysters](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_00573-300x199.jpg)
![Fresh Oysters](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_00573-300x199.jpg)
![Chargrilled Oysters](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_00611-300x199.jpg)
![Chargrilled Oysters](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_00611-300x199.jpg)
![Shrimp and Oyster Po Boy](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_00621-199x300.jpg)
Belloq New Orleans
936 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans
(504) 962-0900
www.thehotelmodern.com/bellocq
Named in honor of the 20th century Marine photographer E.J. Bellocq who secretly photographed the madams of Storyville, New Orleans’ famed red light district. A cocktail lounge located in The Hotel Modern New Orleans, the flavorful menu features Vietnamese-inspired dishes.
![Kohlrabi and Louisiana Shrimp Salad With Chili Lime Dressing.](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_02321-300x199.jpg)
![Kohlrabi and Louisiana Shrimp Salad With Chili Lime Dressing.](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_02321-300x199.jpg)
![Lemongrass Beef Braised with 5 Spice and Red Wine Banh Mi](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_02331-300x199.jpg)
![Lemongrass Beef Braised with 5 Spice and Red Wine Banh Mi](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_02331-300x199.jpg)
Louisiana Bistro New Orleans
337 Dauphine St, New Orleans
(504) 525-3335
http://louisianabistro.net
Located on a quiet side street in the French Quarter, this restaurant is not one that you want to miss! Offering contemporary Creole Cuisine, Chef Mars’ eclectic menu is filled with local flavors. The best way to go is with the “FeedMe®” option and let Chef create your meal. Chef Mars creates the menu on the spot featuring fresh Louisiana meats, fantastic local seafood, seasonal fruits and vegetables.
![Crawfish Beignets with cayenne glaze and lemon breur-blanc](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0028-300x199.jpg)
![Crawfish Beignets with cayenne glaze and lemon breur-blanc](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0028-300x199.jpg)
![Bronzed Gulf Swordfish with warm pecan pesto cheddar grit cake](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0029-300x199.jpg)
![Bronzed Gulf Swordfish with warm pecan pesto cheddar grit cake](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0029-300x199.jpg)
![Pepper grilled quail over bacon braised greens, pot liquor and jalapeno jelly](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0033-300x199.jpg)
![Pepper grilled quail over bacon braised greens, pot liquor and jalapeno jelly](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0033-300x199.jpg)
![Spare Ribs with brown butter mash sweet potatoes](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_00351-300x199.jpg)
![Spare Ribs with brown butter mash sweet potatoes](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_00351-300x199.jpg)
SoBou New Orleans
309 Chartres St, New Orleans
http://www.sobounola.com
Located South of Bourbon (hence the name), SoBou was created by the Commander’s Family of Restaurants, including “Cocktail Chick” Ti Adelaide Martin of Commander’s Palace, Alex Brennan-Martin of Brennan’s of Houston and cousin Brad Brennan. Executive Chef Juan Carlos Gonzalez’s menu reflects his Puerto Rican Roots and his classic French training as he creates straightforward, flavorful food influenced by New Orleans street food.
![PORK CRACKLIN](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_00721-300x199.jpg)
![PORK CRACKLIN](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_00721-300x199.jpg)
![ANDOUILLE & TASSO BOULETTES (Cajun meatballs served with spicy sofrito sauce)](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0077-199x300.jpg)
![ANDOUILLE & TASSO BOULETTES (Cajun meatballs served with spicy sofrito sauce)](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0077-199x300.jpg)
![SHRIMP & TASSO PINCHOS (grilled pineapple & pickled ghost pepper jelly)](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_00791-199x300.jpg)
![SHRIMP & TASSO PINCHOS (grilled pineapple & pickled ghost pepper jelly)](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_00791-199x300.jpg)
![3 MELON GAZPACHO (served with Creole marinated shrimp)](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0109-300x199.jpg)
![3 MELON GAZPACHO (served with Creole marinated shrimp)](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0109-300x199.jpg)
![COCHON DE LAIT GUMBO 9served the way Chef’s wife’s Cajun family does it with warm potato salad)](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0110-300x199.jpg)
![COCHON DE LAIT GUMBO 9served the way Chef’s wife’s Cajun family does it with warm potato salad)](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0110-300x199.jpg)
![BLUE CRAB MOUSSE IN A JAR ghost pepper caviar and herb painted crackers](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0111-300x199.jpg)
![BLUE CRAB MOUSSE IN A JAR ghost pepper caviar and herb painted crackers](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0111-300x199.jpg)
![STICKY PORK BELLY (Steen’s molasses lacquered pork belly, served with dirty rice calas, grilled green onion and ham hock stewed Louisiana red bean purée)](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0118-300x199.jpg)
![STICKY PORK BELLY (Steen’s molasses lacquered pork belly, served with dirty rice calas, grilled green onion and ham hock stewed Louisiana red bean purée)](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0118-300x199.jpg)
![SOFRITO CRUSTED YELLOWFIN TUNA (served over sugarcane pickled mirlitons, summer squash ribbons, and charred jalapeños with burnt orange glaze)](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0117-300x199.jpg)
![SOFRITO CRUSTED YELLOWFIN TUNA (served over sugarcane pickled mirlitons, summer squash ribbons, and charred jalapeños with burnt orange glaze)](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0117-300x199.jpg)
![FOIE GRAS BURGER (pan seared Hudson Valley foie gras, sunny side up yard egg, duck bacon, & foie gras mayo on a caramelized onion brioche bun served with pork cracklin’ & a mini Abita root beer and foie gras ice cream float)](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0113-300x199.jpg)
![FOIE GRAS BURGER (pan seared Hudson Valley foie gras, sunny side up yard egg, duck bacon, & foie gras mayo on a caramelized onion brioche bun served with pork cracklin’ & a mini Abita root beer and foie gras ice cream float)](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_0113-300x199.jpg)
Sylvain Restaurant New Orleans
625 Chartres St, New Orleans
(504) 265-8123
http://www.sylvainnola.com
Named after a one-act comic opera, Sylvain opened in 2010 in a former carriage house. Blending the classic bistro fare with modern twists, the food at Sylvain is both flavorful and comforting.
![Market Salad](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/101_1528-300x224.jpg)
![Market Salad](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/101_1528-300x224.jpg)
![Fresh Brussel Sprout Salad](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/101_1529-300x224.jpg)
![Fresh Brussel Sprout Salad](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/101_1529-300x224.jpg)
![Blueberry Pancakes](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/101_1534-300x224.jpg)
![Blueberry Pancakes](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/101_1534-300x224.jpg)
![Grilled Fish and Grits](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/101_1533-300x224.jpg)
![Grilled Fish and Grits](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/101_1533-300x224.jpg)
If you are heading to New Orleans, you won’t be disappointed with any of these restaurants. Bon Appetit!
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