50 Best American Restaurants near Meraux

“Had breakfast here this morning for the first time and it was delicious and great service.“

“Not much has changed since the last review. They don't answer the phone. food is great. I love there poor boys. Upon hiring they need to do a test run to see if they understand that when a phone rings. It needs to be answered. Business owners invest money to build a business.“

“Love this place! Great cocktails and food.“

“We were on vacation for one of our kids wedding The hotel we were staying at is located just in front of the restaurant What an amazing find to have this kind of food and wonderful atmosphere right around the corner of the hotel in walking distance Less than 5 minutes Can’t say enough about the staff from the hostesses to the servers and the wonderful chefs The 1st time we sat at the bar to watch the food being made which helped with selection 2nd time we sat at a table because we knew what we wanted Overall experience with my family coming to the restaurant is you’re missing out on one of the best kept secrets Absolutely delicious and wonderful meal From start to finish My Family & I want to say thank you so much for taking care of us and making us feel at home“

“Amazing!!! Wow. We were recommended to come here by out Uber driver and I am SO SO glad we did!! I had the Philly Steak and my friend had the Crawfish stuffed. Wow. Is all I can say. The flavor was amazing!! I would eat here everyday if I lived here!! I HIGHLY recommend making a stop here.“

“Excellent service from Alissa. Fried onion ring appetizer excellent batter. Seared tuna salad highly recommend!“

“I was looking for a good spot to grab lunch in Chalmette and found this place. The food was good and the service was excellent! The staff was friendly and attentive, and everything came out quickly. It’s always a bonus when both the food and service stand out. I’ll definitely be back when I’m in the area again.
Dr. N. K. Scales“

“Delicious dog! 🤤 And the chicken tenders for my daughter were fresh.“

“creative and lovely food in an amazing building“

“😍 We Love the Runway Café!“

“Best fried catfish in GNO area. Always fresh and fried to perfection. The meatloaf is excellent and all of the trimmings! I have tried many of the dishes and never regretted any choice I have made! It really does taste like home cooking“

“The fancy drinks 🍹 are titillating and the appetizers are fantastic. However, the entrees were not impressive. The chicken was served undercooked and the shrimp dish was overcooked and very greasy. Ambiance is what you pay for here and the delicate mix of intoxicating flavors in their cocktails! Staff is very friendly!“

“Oysters and pita/crab dip were delicious! Service was a little rough. My husband got his oysters before I got my meal- he had that and his drink finished before I received my food. We tried to be patient because they were somewhat busy, but watched our server take off her apron and leave before ever coming back to our table after drop off. We had 2 other waiters and what looked like management walk by several times, and even though I tried to get their attention, never looked our way or stopped. Finally made eye contact with a gal working closer to the front who came over and was very sweet, apologizing as our waitress had just quit. She brought out my food that'd been sitting there for quite a while, so the muffalettas weren't great, coleslaw warm. She never came back or reassigned someone to us, no one checked on us for drink refills, etc. Had to flag her down to place another food and drink order, again because no one else was helping us. After that, zero service, no one stopped at our table to check on us, and nothing 'taken care of' for the mishap. We came at a time where we were able to see the end of one band and start of a new- both fantastic, so that was good. Would recommend based on food and music, maybe not so much service.“

“Best smoked brisket I’ve tasted in my life!! Cochin King is my new BBQ place!“

“Great food, Great atmosphere, 10/10 would recommend!!!“

“Food was great and reasonable. Great waiter“

“11NOV23 ~ Thank you for supporting Veterans on Veteran's Day! The breakfast bar is as good as any. It has all you can eat of just about anything that you would want to eat. Our waitress was genuinely friendly, spoke well of all the Veterans, and gave great & fast service.“

“Love this place good food great service u don't go for the atmosphere.
You go for snowballs and baked potatoes.

Vegetarian options: Vegetables

Parking: Shared lot it's always a place to park

Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome“

“This place gets 5000 stars!!!! Food is AMAZING!! The service is always A1! Love it there!“

“I booked a private party for 25 people for my dad’s 90th birthday. Ms Carol Gales was so easy to deal with and very helpful. On the night of the event everything was as promised. The food was great and the service team was spot on. The whole event went beautifully. I cannot thank you enough. Highly recommend. Also pricing was super reasonable!“

“The entire staff is very friendly. The service is fast & accurate. No waiting in long lines like at fast-food places. And the food is excellent! I’m hooked on their banh mi sandwiches.🤤“

“I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a great breakfast here. While I am a pretty basic brekkie kind of girl, the sunny side up eggs were some of the MOST PERFECTLY cooked eggs I have ever had, as were the crispy hash brown and amazing bacon. Friends enjoyed the crawfish grits, the eggs Benedict and absolutely RAVED about the pulled pork waffle (add egg). We even got to pet the cutest pug! Will definitely be back. This neighbor place feels like a hug from maw maw, except the eggs are better ;)“

“The only complaint I have is the slippery floor & chairs. The food and ambiance are great. I'll definitely be back.“

“Our favorite place for a great muffuletta or po-boy sandwich. Also great plate lunches and sides. Clean, comfortable dining area if you choose to eat in; either way, delicious food and friendly staff. They also have catering options available.“

“Great food and great service. I have never had a bad meal there. Great place. We drive 45 min to have dinner there. Love it“

“No complaints. The food and service was good“

“Great food, drinks and service! The owners are wonderful! I just love everything about this place! A little Birthday celebration 🎉🎉“

“food was amazing. service was fabulous and the atmosphere was great! go here! it's worth the ferry ride!“

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“Our dinner was delicious and the waitstaff was kind and attentive. The garlic fries are very good, and the shrimp po boys were great!“

“picked up a to-go order, slight issue with order coming through. get there, no order’s been put in. They apologize, and throw in free french fries. Something about my order came through as 2 burgers. We come back 20 minutes later. Not only do they bring out my food TO me but they also threw in the 2 burgers that the mix up came through as for free! Ray was the gentleman who assisted me, couldn’t have been more pleasant. 10/10 choice for dinner tonight on service alone“

“The food was excellent, homestyle cooking. The staff are very friendly, accommodating, interacted well with customers, and they provided excellent service, everytime I visited the restaurant. It is very family welcoming. The place is very clean. Can complete with any restaurant all round.

Vegetarian options: They accommodate alternatives.

Dietary restrictions: Their menu is accommodating for all.

Parking: Plently of parking space, surrounding the restaurant.

Kid-friendliness: The staff are family , kid , and individual friendly. The staff interact well with everyone. They are very friendly .

Wheelchair accessibility: They are wheelchair accommodating, place has large spacing available.“

“Best red beans and rice I've ever tasted. Everything was delicious even the strawberry lemonade was excellent. They sold out of gumbo, but I'll make sure I'll get some today before heading back to Kentucky tomorrow. Family own restaurant and they are very kind and passionate about their business. A must try while in New “

“We loved our dining experience at Desi’s! The award winning macaroni and cheese was the BEST! Bethany was a top notch server and we hope to return soon!“

“SunRay Grill is my all time favorite! I started going there when my husband was hospitalized at Ochsner and haven't stopped yet! I highly recommend them! FANTASTIC and creative food, reasonable prices and EXCELLENT service by all!“

“amazing food and service. the staff was awesome“

“We had a fantastic visit to the Dairy Dip and enjoyed their delicious milkshakes. They were thick, creamy, and full of rich flavor—just the way a great milkshake should be! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making the experience even more enjoyable. It’s always nice to visit a place where both the service and the quality of the treats exceed expectations. Looking forward to coming back for more!“

“We loved the chill vibe in the afternoon and the party after dark! This is our new favorite place on Frenchmen. We were lucky enough to score the penthouse air bnb above the 30/90, which was pretty great. The music was lively and had the crowd on their feet all night, the drinks were strong (enough) and the food hit the spot.“

“Consistently good hamburgers!“

“Everything was great ‼️ Service was excellent.“

“We originally came for a drag brunch, be we misread it was to be on Sunday instead of Saturday. However, Winter made the start of our day! We were here for a bachelorette party, and she was a freaking joy! We were not mad at all we stumbled upon here. Make this place a mandatory stop when you come to NOLA!“

“Home cooked and boiled food. Great stop.“

“Good food at a good price.“

“We recently had our son's rehearsal dinner @ Suis Generis. There aren't enough words to describe our wonderful experience. The staff was amazing and Chef Ernie is incredibly talented! This is the perfect place to host an event!! Try them for dinner, too!“

“Absolutely OBSESSED with this place — I honestly can’t say enough good things! From the moment I walked in, everything was chef’s kiss perfection. The atmosphere? Immaculate. The staff? Incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely seem to love what they do. Every detail felt thoughtful and elevated, like they’ve truly mastered the art of making people feel welcome and taken care of. And the food? Let me just say — the red beans and fried fish deserve their own standing ovation. Perfectly seasoned, cooked to absolute perfection, and full of flavor that hits all the soul food notes. I’m still thinking about it days later. It’s the kind of plate that makes you close your eyes with the first bite and forget about everything else. Five stars isn’t enough. If you’re on the fence — GO. This place is an absolute gem and then some.“

“Great food and great service!“

“An excellent little club. Happened into this place to hear the jazz combo playing. Great band, decent acoustics and service was good.“

“Always good service , best bar food on the Westbank. The bartenders will learn your name if you set foot in there on a semi regular basis and take care of you like you’ve been coming for decades.“

“The service was great, the employees were kind and helpful. The brisket was really delicious, also the cole slaw and potato salad. Its a new fav place in da parish.Our server was Adriana and she was awesome.

Vegetarian options: Cole slaw and potato salad were good. Fries were okay but nothing special. I hope they get their brocoli salad and caesar salad in the future.

Kid-friendliness: Our server said Sundays kids eat free for every …. I think she said $12 spent????“