[TangledUpInBlue]

I'll be in New Orleans with my family over the Thanksgiving Weekend; wife and the 4 boys aged 13-21. None of us have been.

We need a great dining spot for one night. Gotta be great food. Really want it to be representative of New Orleans cuisine/style but that doesn't have to be the sole menu focus.

Don't want steakhouses (Doris) or the better Italian places. I've seen the list of usual suspects but some seem to formal (Brennans) and others not interesting.

Looking for a "business casual" atmosphere. Would appreciate any ideas. Thanks!

[Tuscaloosa Goldfinch]

Don’t know about N.O. cuisine restaurants, and I’m sure someone will have great suggestions. We went to the WWII museum a few years back and ate lunch at the restaurant there, The American Sector. BEST HAMBURGER ever.

[IllumiNaughtyByNature]

Bayou Burger is a nice place, Central Market & Deli if you want mufaletta and Ruby Slipper is amazing for breakfast. M2C

[Vermont Lt]

Irene’s. Just north of the Quarter.

[AppyPappy]

The best food is upstate. NO is not really safe.

[PGR88]

https://hymelseafood.com/menu.html

Get out of the city and visit a real local place. No idea if they are open Thanksgiving weekend.

[dandiegirl]

Galatoires, Tableau

[Lurker]

Cochon for sure.

L

[Lurker]

For business casual I’d do Acme Oyster House.

L

[LOC1]

There really are no bad restaurants in New Orleans. There are so many good ones that the bad ones do not last.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

The Bon Ton was known for great Louisiana chow when I did business in town. Don’t know if it’s still around.

[Golden Eagle]

For authentic Cajun food and atmosphere, Mulates is very hard to beat, and close to the casino which is a safe area. For one meal with a variety, you might like Drago’s in the Hilton by the riverfront. I would start off with the chargeilled oysters.

[HangnJudge]

Commander’s Palace
1403 Washington Ave., New Orleans, 504.899.8221
In Garden District

The Camellia Grill
The BEST greasy spoon I’ve ever been in
Wonderful breakfasts
Right on Cable Car Run up St. Charles to Carrolton

[SpinnerWebb]

If you go for a drink after dinner, don’t miss Latitude 29 for real retro tiki cocktails.

[1066AD]

We liked the Bourbon House.
Pricy but it was a special occasion.
https://www.bourbonhouse.com

[Conan the Librarian]

“The Coffee is strong at the Cafe DuMonde, the doughnuts are too hot to touch”

[Robert DeLong]

Drago's

[deadrock]

Mulates.

[Red Badger]

Many of finer restaurants may be closed for the Thanksgiving weekend...............

[Responsibility2nd]

How about this place?

It's a New Orleans Original!

No? OK then.

[HangnJudge]

http://mandinasrestaurant.com/

The Gulf Fish Meuniere is wonderful
3800 Canal Street