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Ambush Restaurant Guide
Pensacola Beach, FL [850]
FLOUNDER'S CHOWDER HOUSE, 800 Quietwater Beach Rd., serves Gulf grouper, mahi-mahi, Atlantic salmon, red snapper and yellow fin tuna from their special oak fired wood grille. In addition to huge seafood selections, the restaurant also serves choice Black Angus steaks and chicken entrees. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11am-12midnight, Fri.-Sat. 11am-2am, & Sun. 10am-12midnight. For more info, call 932.2003.
Baton Rouge, LA [225]
El Rio Grande,
8334 Airline Hwy., boasts original Mexican food, fajitas and burritos since 1962. Call 926.1348 for more
info. Metairie, LA [504] La Thai Cuisine,
New Orleans, LA [504]
Bywater Bar.B.Que/Lorenzo’s Pizzeria, 3162 Dauphine, offers indoor or patio dining and delivery in the nearby area. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, the restaurant is open 7 days, 6am-10pm Mon.-Fri. and 11am-10pm Sat. and Sun. Call 944.4445, 947.0000 or visit
bywaterbarbque.com for more info.
Bangkok Cuisine, 4137 S. Carrollton Ave., serves up traditional, authentic Thai cuisine for lunch Monday through Friday and for dinner seven days a week. Call 482.3606 for more information. Big Shirley's Restaurant & Bistro, 1500 Esplanade Ave., specializes in Southern and vegetarian cuisine by Chef Robert Holmes. Give them a call at 301.9704, or visit online at www.bigshirley.com. The Bombay Club Restaurant & Martini Bistro, 830 Conti, in the Prince Conti Hotel, is open seven days a week for
cocktails and dinner starting at 5:30pm. Large parties are welcome, or enjoy "the perfect spot for a quiet, yet romantic rendezvous!" Valet parking is available. Call 586.0972, or visit online at www.thebombayclub.com.
Cafe Sbisa, 1011 Decatur St., located in the French Market area of the Vieux Carre in the French Quarter, was founded by the Sbisa family in 1899 and has become one of the Crescent City’s premier restaurants, featuring a truly authentic Creole menu. The restaurant offers dinner with live jazz nightly 5-10:30pm plus Sbisa's Bottomless Champagne Sunday Brunch 10:30am-2:30pm. Call 522.5565 for reservations or visit
www.cafesbisa.com. Chez Vodun Cafe, Bar & Cabaret,
Coffee, Friends and..., 2401 Burgundy St., is a charming, intimate coffee house and more in the heart of the Marigny. It offers fresh gourmet treats including homemade chicken or tuna salad, croissants, veggie or meat quiche, bagels, pastries and fab desserts along with your favorite hot coffees and cold brewed iced coffees. Open 7 days 7am-7pm, call 948.7401 for more details.
Deanie’s Seafood,
The Taste of Bucktown, 841 Iberville St. at Dauphine in the French Quarter is open Sun.-Thurs., 11am-10pm; Fri. & Sat.,
11am-11pm. This eatery serves lunch specials Mon.-Fri., 11am-3pm, except holidays. Call 581.1316 or visit
deanies.com for more info. House of Blues, 225 Decatur, is famous for soulful dining and Sunday Gospel Brunch w/great entertainment. Hours: 11:30am-11pm Mon.-Thurs., 11:30am-midnight Fri. & Sat., 12noon-11pm Sun. Late night dining available. Reservations 529.2624. House of Seafood,
301 Decatur St., is French Quarter restaurant serving local breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites featuring live entertainment evenings. Open 8am-10pm weekdays and 8am-11pm weekends. Call 522.4964 for reservations. Jack Dempsey’s Restaurant,
738 Poland Ave., specializes in seafood and steak dinners. Seafood is served fried, broiled or steamed. The restaurant is open for lunch Tues.-Fri. 11am-1:30pm and for dinner Wed.-Thurs., 5-8:30pm, Fri., 5-9:30pm & Sat., 4-9:30pm. Call 943.9914 for more info.
Krystal,
116 Bourbon at Canal, 523.4030, is a favorite of locals and visitors alike for those needing fast food service including
breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night. Open 24 hours, call 523.7777 for delivery to home, bar or office in the CBD and French Quarter. Mama Rosa's, 616 N. Rampart St., is home of the Great American Pizza and the Outrageous Muffeletta. Serving pizza, pasta dinners, sandwiches and more. Call 523.5546. Marigny Brasserie, 640 Frenchmen, offers fine dining in a casual atmosphere. Open for lunch Monday through Saturday, 11:30am - 2:30pm, Sunday brunch from 10:30am - 3:00pm and dinner Sunday through Thursday, 5:30-10pm, Fri. & Sat. til 12am. Call 945.4472, or
visit www.cafemarigny.com. Panasia Restaurant, 500 St. Charles Ave., blends old and new Thai and Creole traditions for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Call 299.8001 for more info.
Petunias, a Restaurant, 817 St. Louis St., serves Cajun, Creole, crepes and cocktails. Open 7 days, breakfast/lunch is served 8am-3pm, afternoon specials 3-6pm including sandwiches and salads, and dinner 3-11pm. For evening reservations, call 522.6440 or visit petuniasrestaurant.com for more info.
Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli, 1100 Bourbon St. is open 24 hours/7 days. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and a late night snack menu, the deli offers free delivery. Call 529.1416 to order.
Quarter Scene, 900 Rue Dumaine, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It was voted "best casual breakfast in the Quarter" in a recent Zagat Survey. Open daily, hours include 8am-2pm & 5:30-10pm, Mon.-Fri., and 8am-10pm, Sat. & Sun. For more info., call 522.6533.
Ralph & Kacoo's Seafood Restaurant, 519 Toulouse St., serves fresh Louisiana seafood fried and broiled plus Black Angus steaks. Open daily Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm. Info - 522.5226 or visit .
Royal Blend Coffee & Tea,
621 Royal St., 523.2716, is open 6:30am til late night daily serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts. It’s noted for its wonderful expresso/cappuccino and both hot and cold coffees and teas. Other locations include 222 Carondelet and 204 Metairie Rd.
Sweet Ginger, 228 Camp St., offers Thai and Creole fusion creations to "satisfy the soul." Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Call 571.7500 for details.
