DINING
American
Bottom Line
3309 Division Street • Metairie, LA 70002
504-885-4456
This 24-hour restaurant & bar features great burgers and grilled favorites. mapChad's Bistro
3216 West Esplanade Avenue • Metairie, LA 70002
504-838-9935
Need a place for you, family, friends, or co-workers to go and enjoy casual dining? Chad's Bistro is a great choice. Chad's Bistro was named after Chad Anthony Barcia, the beloved son of Angelo and Nancy Barcia. The Bistro offers a selection of appetizers, soups & salads, specialty sandwiches, steaks, specialty seafood, pastas, and pizzas. more... mapClub House Bar and Grill
4617 Sanford Street • Metairie, LA 70003
504-883-5905
A divine "dive" with outstanding home made food. Great daily specials, awesome stuffed burgers, crispy flatbreads and a wonderful late night menu including chicken fried bacon and bacon wrapped shrimp. Steak night Mondays. "A real hidden gem in Metairie...definitely worth the hunt!" more...Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro
4517 Veterans Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70006
504-454-7620
Provides a fun, warm ambiance with a large and exciting menu. Enjoy the entrees and have a slice of their famous cheesecake - or take a whole pie home to enjoy. more... mapO'Henry's Food & Spirits
8859 Veterans Memorial Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70003
504-461-9840
A menu of American favorites. Their now famous birthday steak offer is a big draw. Visit any participating O'Henry's location on your birthday and have a free 12 oz NY Strip Steak on the house. more... mapSun Ray Grill
619 Pink Street • Metairie, LA 70005
Located in Old Metairie
504-837-0055
"Serving contemporary American cuisine in an atmosphere that is refined, but funky." Their food is bright with influences from the California Coast, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and the Pacific Rim. The focus is on light cooking, fresh salads with grilled meats and seafood heading up their signature dishes. more... mapZea Rotisserie & Grill
4450 Veterans Memorial Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70006
504-780-9090
Zea Rotisserie & Grill brings together an array of contemporary cuisine married with down home Southern cooking. You can enjoy everything from Mediterranean hummus to Zea's famous rotisserie meats and corn grits. Zea also boasts the only brewery in all of Jefferson, brewing their own blend of amber style beers and pale ales. more... map
Bar-B-Que
Corky's Bar-B-Q
4243 Veterans Memorial Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70006
504-887-5000
Cooked in the old fashioned Southern tradition with top choice meats in the open and closed BBQ pits with hickory chips and charcoal, slow cooked to perfection. Their BBQ is basted with a special blend of tangy sauces and served hot with their side dishes. more... map
Brew Pubs
Lager's International Ale House
3501 Veterans Memorial Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70002
504-887-9923
Lagers is a great place in Metairie for enjoying great draft and traditional pub grub. From Guinness stew to 22oz T-bones they have dishes to please anyone. more... map
Cafes
Martin Wine Cellar
714 Elmeer Avenue • Metairie, LA 70005
504-896-7300
A truly delicious selection of salads, sandwiches, cheeses and more. Open for lunch and early dinner, Martin's offers a large selection of gourmet items, gifts, wines, spirits and beer. more... mapMorning Call
3325 Severn Avenue • Metairie, LA 70002
504-885-4068
Morning Call Coffee Stand, New Orleans' "most famous coffee drinking place", has been serving cafe au lait and beignets to generations of locals and visitors since 1870. more... map
Chinese
Cafe East
4628 Rye Street • Metairie, LA 70006
Located off Veterans Boulevard
504-888-0078
An upscale Chinese restaurant offering a well executed, Asian influenced menu. Cafe East is a "Chinese Culinary Dynasty" offering pristine service and high quality food. They offer an appetizing selection of starters, a few of which include Goat Cheese Spring Rolls, Szechuan Dumplings, and Duck Crepes. The Chef's Recommendations include Coconut Poached Salmon, Wok Seared Ginger Duck, Thai Red Snapper and many more. more... mapP.F. Chang's
3301 Veterans Memorial Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70002
Lakeside Mall
504-828-5288
The P.F. Chang's experience is a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine, and tempting desserts all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro. more... map
Coffee Shops
CC's Gourmet Coffee House
701 Metairie Road • Metairie, LA 70005
504-831-1449
CC's appeals to a new generation of coffee lovers with its one-of-a-kind coffee and fresh approach to customers. mapPJ's Coffee and Tea
800 Metairie Road • Metairie, LA 70005
504-828-1460
For two years in a row now, PJ's has been voted the Best Coffee House in New Orleans. more... mapRoyal Blend
204 Metairie Road • Metairie, LA 70005
504-835-7779
They carry an assortment of medium, dark and dessert coffees; green, black, herbal and blended teas and accessories. All their coffees are roasted and packaged in New Orleans and the teas are imported from Europe. more... map
Contemporary
Copeland's Sweet Fire & Ice
701 Veterans Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70005
504-831-3437
Order from their ten-page menu that has offerings such as Thai chicken dumplings, Asian shrimp toast, cheeseburger pizza or tournedos au poivre. There are also 125 martini flavors and an aromatherapy oxygen bar. map
Creole & Cajun
Austin's Restaurant
5101 West Esplanade Avenue • Metairie, LA 70006
504-888-5533
Voted "Best New Restaurant 2003" by Gambit Weekly. Offers an appetizing menu of Creole/Italian starters, salads & soups, steaks & lobster and various entrees. more... mapBozo's Restaurant
3117 21st Street • Metairie, LA 70002
504-831-8666
Enjoy this casual atmosphere with a raw oyster bar open daily. Their chicken andouille gumbo is the most popular dish. In season, shrimp and crawfish salads are in demand; made only by Bozo himself. mapLouisiana Purchase Kitchen
8847 Veterans Memorial Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70004
504-486-3800
A Cajun buffet with Louisiana favorites.Peppermill
3524 Severn Avenue • Metairie, LA 70002
504-455-2266
Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a Sunday champagne brunch. Riccobono's Peppermill is a two star Italian restaurant. It is known for its cajun & creole offerings. map
Delis & Sandwich Shops
Guillory's Deli & Meat Market
3708 Derbigny • Metairie, LA 70001
504-833-1390
Daily hot lunches, sandwich specials, catering, "krispy krunchy" chicken and the best tamales in town can be found at this eatery. mapKosher Cajun NY Deli & Grocery
3519 Severn Street • Metairie, LA 70001
504-888-2010
The best NY deli in New Orleans! Specializing in authentic NY foods, corned beef, knishes & innovative kosher products. more... mapParran's Po-Boys
3939 Veterans Memorial Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70001
504-885-3416
Try Parran's specialty po-boys, club sandwiches, muffulettas, burgers and steaks. map
Diners
Lee's Hamburgers
904 Veterans Memorial Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70005
504-836-9804
Check out their 50's memorabilia and a bubbling juke box that hardly anyone ever puts money into, but which plays anyway. The burgers are great-mixed into the meat are caramelized onions. mapPhil's Grill
3020 Severn Avenue • Metairie, LA 70002
504-324-9080
Choose from 5 burgers, 10 cheeses, 19 toppings, 18 sauces and 6 buns! mapTiffin Inn Pancake House Restaurant
6601 Veterans Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70003
504-888-6602
The location is not very impressive, but the portions are fine, the prices are great and the quality is present. map
Greek
Acropolis Cuisine
3841 Veterans Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70006
504-888-9046
Offers Greek and Italian fare for lunch and dinner. The atmosphere is casual, but the cuisine is upscale and the dozen or so tables are trimmed with white tablecloths. mapMr. Gyro's
3620 N Causeway Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70001
Located Near Lakeside Shopping Center
504-833-9228
An authentic restaurant with traditional Greek and Mediterranean dishes on the menu. A kids' menu is available and they also cater for parties and special events. more... map
Italian
Andrea's Restaurant
3100 Nineteenth Street • Metairie, LA 70002
504-834-8583
Andrea's Restaurant has received a five star rating for serving a superb variety of American and Northern Italian entrees accompanied by professional European style service. more... mapAnselmo's
3401 N Hullen Street • Metairie, LA 70002
504-889-1212
A casually elegant, family-run Italian restaurant located behind Lakeside Shopping Center. The servers are friendly and attentive. Osso bucco is one of the menu highlights, made with milk-fed veal. Another favorite is the Filippo, which is veal filets topped with fresh shrimp and a cream sauce. The salads are fresh and the pasta dishes are delicious. mapBravo! Cucina Italiana
3413 Veterans Memorial Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70002
504-828-8828
Bravo! is a fun, white-tablecloth casual eatery offering great Italian food under a Roman ruin decor. The menu shows an emphasis on food made using authentic Italian cooking methods. more... mapFausto's Bistro
530 Veterans Memorial Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70005
504-833-7121
Enjoy northern Italian and Sicilian cuisine. Two Sicilian brothers, Fausto and Roland di Pietro, run the place, and the menu features their mother's original recipes. more... mapImpastato's
3400 16th Street • Metairie, LA 70002
504-455-1545
Italian menu specialinzing in fresh Maine lobster, fresh grilled salmon, pecan smoked filet mignon and home-made pasta. mapLa Riviera Restaurant
4506 Shores Drive • Metairie, LA 70006
504-888-6238
Known for their "homemade pastas, innovative sauces and boldly imaginative preparations" Chef Goffredo Fraccaro, the Founder has been preparing his virtually unchanged menu since 1969. You will appreciate their fine atmosphere with their antique hand-panted chandeliers from Florence, white on white Brocade Wallpaper, pastel painting of the Italian Riviera,and white over peach table linen. Italian, French and Spanish are spoken at La Riviera Restaurant. more... mapVincent's Italian Cuisine
4411 Chastant Street • Metairie, LA 70006
504-885-2984
"Best Italian Restaurant in New Orleans" Gambit Weekly Readers' Poll 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. New Orleans Magazine Readers’ Poll, 2003 & 2004. Try the famous Corn & Crab Bisque served in a toasted bread bowl, the Veal & Spinach stuffed Canneloni (the House Specialty), the gigantic Seafood Stuffed Pork Chop, or any of the delicious daily specials. more... map
Japanese
Mexican & Southwestern
Casa Garcia
8814 Veterans Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70003
504-464-0354
Here you will find your favorite Mexican and Southwestern dishes. They offer a large dining area and separate bar. Families are easily accommodated. map
Pizza
Chuck E. Cheese's
7000 Veterans Blvd. • Metairie, LA 70003
504-454-5959
Chuck E. Cheese's offers games, rides, prizes, food, and entertainment that children of all ages will love. The entire family will enjoy their freshly baked pizzas and garden fresh salad bar. Visit for everyday fun or they can host special occasions. This is truly "where a kid can be a kid." more... map
Spanish
Laurentino's
4410 Transcontinental Drive • Metairie, LA 70006
504-779-9393
Serves mainly traditional Spanish dishes, including tapas. The owner invites you to try the chicken or lamb chilindron on Wednesdays. They also serve homemade paellas. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, lunch and early dinner Saturday. mapVega Tapas Cafe
2051 Metairie Road • Metairie, LA 70005-3832
504-836-2007
Open nightly from 5:30 p.m., Vega offers tapas to the New Orleans area. Tapas are appetizer-sized portions of a variety of dishes, hot and cold. more... map
Seafood
Acme Oyster House
3000 Veterans Memorial Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70005
504-309-4056, 877-815-6412
Serving New Orleans seafood since 1910. Try the oysters, Cajun Sushi, boiled shrimp or crawfish, red beans poopa, creole jambalaya, seafood gumbo or oyster artichoke bisque. more... mapDeanie's Seafood
1713 Lake Avenue • Metairie, LA 70005
504-831-4141
Recognized as one of New Orleans' best seafood joints since 1961. Their giant seafood platter is loaded with succulent fried oysters, shrimp, catfish, soft-shell crabs, and crawfish balls, and their boiled seafood is terrific. more... mapDon's Seafood Hut
4801 Veterans Memorial Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70112
504-889-1550
A wonderful selection of cajun and seafood classics. They offer specials and fresh oysters. Don's offers a casually elegant atmosphere and authentic, down-home cooking. mapGalley Seafood, The
2535 Metairie Road • Metairie, LA 70001
504-832-0955
The atmosphere is rustic and the best place to dine is outside on the patio. A great place to drink a cold beer and order fried or boiled seafood. mapQuarter View Restaurant
613 Clearview Parkway • Metairie, LA 70001
504-887-3456
Enjoy generous portions of New Orleans-style food at low prices. map
Sushi
Steaks & Chops
Chops Bistro & Martini Bar
111 Veterans Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70005
504-218-8967
Open for lunch Monday through Friday and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, this restaurant holds true to its name by offering contemporary creole, seafood & steak. mapCrazy Johnnie's Steak House
3520 18th Street • Metairie, LA 70002
504-887-6641
Try menu items such as seafood gumbo, stuffed artichoke, and their signature eight and a half ounce filet mignon from Chicago served with "crazy" potatoes. They also have daily specials, and the full menu is available from 11 a.m. until they close. mapRuth's Chris Steak House
3633 Veterans Memorial Boulevard • Metairie, LA 70002
504-888-3600
From the U.S. Prime steaks, broiled to perfection at 1800 degrees, to the expertly executed seafood, New Orleans-inspired appetizers, unforgettable desserts and award winning wine list, this is a steakhouse to which others aspire. more... map
Thai
Cafe Equator
2920 Severn Avenue • Metairie, LA 70002
504-888-4772
Delicious soups and Thai and Asian influenced dishes served for lunch and dinner. map
| Print - DINING | Back to Top >> |