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- MMariahNew Orleans / Louisiana •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoVery good experience. The filet mignon was so flavorful and delicious. We loved the mac and cheese and potatoes au gratin. Our waiter was so attentive and hilarious. We loved our experience at Desi Vegas.More infoDesi Vega's Seafood and SteaksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Metairie•4.7
- AAlexNew Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe had a great Sunday brunch experience with our 8 year old triplets. The hostess and waitress were both so welcoming and kind to our children. We will definitely be back!More infoRalph's on the ParkPrice: Expensive• Creole• Mid-City / City Park•4.7
- JJasmynVIPTampa / Central Florida West •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoThe absolute best food we’ve had so far in NO! So good that we went back two days in a row. Our waitress, Cheeks, was amazing and recommended awesome choices. We will be back again when we are in town.More infoMonday Restaurant + BarPrice: Expensive• American• Mid-City / City Park•4.6
- CChristopherNew Orleans / Louisiana •64 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoSecond time to this fine establishment. Enjoyed it even more. Food is excellent, in addition to being quite innovative. Wine list is very nice, will be back.More infoTanaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Metairie•4.7
- HHaroldNashville •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2025We, a party of 6, ordered the lunch box special. Everyone was pleased with their choice.More infoLandry’s Seafood House – New Orleans Lake PontchartrainPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Lakeview/Gentilly•4.6
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Discover Gentilly
Gentilly is a culturally diverse neighborhood in New Orleans with a vast array of delicious food authentic to the New Orleans area alongside traditional foods from a rainbow of other cultures. You can enjoy a delicious seafood gumbo, soft shell crab, or crawfish with spinach bread. Those that want Asian food will love the local hibachi fried rice, hibachi chicken, or hibachi steak. For those on the go, there are also a few excellent fast food restaurants that still provide a unique experience like delicious homemade pizza or freshly prepared sub sandwiches. Soul food is also popular in Gentilly, as are Creole and Cajun dishes.