During my many trips to New Orleans..I hadn't made it to Dooky Chase's, but I am glad it finally happened! Note: you must make reservations!!! Let me say it again...Reservations are mandatory! Although this is the rule, the 'Foodie' Gods smiled upon me & my friend! We were defeated upon arrival and was going to get take out, but we asked if there was seating in the bar area! We were told 'No', but the bar manager was very training new staff and stated we could sit at the bar with the understanding that this was a training exercise! Done and Done...in fact..any mistakes made...please send them our way...we don't mind! Haaahaaa We ordered cocktails, appetizers and entrees! ALL DELICIOUS! We didn't mind helping out the trainees! Our chicken creole...red beans and rice w/fried chicken was AMAZING! I am not a big dessert person...but Baybee...that PEACH COBBLER WAS A MOMENT I'LL NEVER FORGET...Whoa! The staff were caring and super friendly! The history of this establishment is reason enough to visit and learn about how this restaurant provided food to African American Entertainers that passed through New Orleans who couldn't be served at other places! This history is honored through serving the menu items that made Dooky Chase's famous! The art work throughout the dining room and bathroom is also breath taking! If you are lucky enough to snag a reservation..enjoy your meal and consider yourself fortunate to be in such a historic restaurant that has Amazing Food & Service! read more

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What a disappointment, I've been to New Orleans over 20 times and chose this trip to plan a nice b-day dinner for my twin & I. The experience started off nice, we ordered our drink & appetizer of the bbq shrimp, which was ok, the sauce was good but the shrimp was salty from the inside. Our table was cleared before they brought out my gumbo, since the table was cleared I did not have a spoon which I didn't think would be a problem because I just knew our waitress was going to come check on us WRONG! I seen our waitress walk around tending to everyone in bigger parties. Looked around the restaurant and saw everyone that did not look like us being well attended to. Still we patiently waited until it got to the point I went to the hostess to request to close out our tab. While waiting someone beside our waitress brought out our entree, which we sent back. As we were PAYING our bill, Tracy came over to apologize and get our feedback but did nothing to make our experience a turnaround. I'm not going to say this was a race experience, but maybe the staff here feel they treat those they think will tip better. To come to a place with the history this place has and experience is a total disgrace and disappointment. We ended up having a enjoyable dinner with a very attentive waitress at Flying Juan Burrito ‍ read more

I've been wanting to go to Dookie Chase's Restaurant for years; I finally got my chance when I was in New Orleans recently. Even though my friend had made reservations two days before our arrival, We arrived fifteen minutes before our reservations. We still had to wait about 10 minutes for our table to be ready, even though at least six tables were available. I tried one of the specialty cocktails called a "Creole 75" Cognac, Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice, Sugar, in a Champagne glass. I started with a cup of Creole Gumbo, which was good in every way. My next course was the Sweet Chili Glazed Shrimp Salad. I couldn't believe how big it was, so I asked my friends to try it. My main course was the Stuffed Shrimp (4) with Crabmeat Dressing on a bed of small diced potatoes. I tried their famous Bread Pudding with a dollop of fresh Whipped Cream for dessert. If you decide to try Dookie Chase Restaurant, I strongly urge you to call for reservations at least one week in advance. We were the only ones left in the restaurant. read more

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We LOVED our dining experience at Dooky's in Oct 2025! The feeling of history is felt at this restaurant from the moment you walk up with the walk of fame bricks, to the dozens of esteemed portraits displayed throughout the restaurant! The food & presentation was excellent and the service was outstanding. That gumbo made my taste buds dance!. It was an honor meeting Mrs. Stella and having her signature mock tale named in her honor---The Stella! We will definitely visit again when in New Orleans. (Buy the cookbook!) read more

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There was a huge wait for our two catfish orders so they let us change our orders the brought the catfish after! Super cool! Top notch potatoes, creole sauce, fried chicken, and catfish. Excellent cocktails. Also top notch professional service. Thank you, team Chase. She would be proud. read more

Dooky Chase's Restaurant - Fried catfish. Soft as clouds. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

*****MAKE A RESERVATION! ***** and make sure y'all follow dress code. I'd say it's basically, don't wear anything you wouldn't wear to church or a family gathering. Check their website for exact dress code. Got recommended this spot for two things: fried chicken and peach cobbler. Here's the thing, I've never seen my partner clean up fried chicken the way he did and we've had our fair share of fried chicken back home in Los Angeles, CA. The skin was crispy and so flavorful - even the chicken breast which tends to be the driest piece was juicy and so well seasoned. 10/10 we may have ruined fried chicken for ourselves, is what i'm trying to say because it was THAT good. The peach cobbler looked like a mess, maybe because we ordered take out? But for whatever it's worth, it still tasted good. The lavender lemonade vodka cocktail we got while we waited for our order was so refreshing and well crafted. This cocktail definitely sparked the need for us to find ourselves a bottle of lavender syrup as soon as we got home to make our own. BUT - the service and customer care experience just left such a bad taste in my mouth that it's hard for me to give this place 5 stars. To be fair, we did NOT make a reservation which was our oversight. We thought maybe we could see if they'd take walk ins or if anything we'd just order take out and eat at a park we found near by in google maps. As soon as we walked in, the host asked if we had a reservation and as soon as they found out we didn't, it was like we didn't exist. I asked if we could order take out and they directed us to the bar area on the other side of the building. We walked over to the bar area and I've never had a bartender make less eye contact or small talk. The lady who took my order at the end of the bar was... not very friendly. She couldn't really hear me and seemed somewhat rude to be honest. I asked if we could eat at the bar area since no one was there and she said I'd have to ask the host. At that point I was already so over being there that I didn't want to interact with anyone else if I didn't have to. It took 20-30 mins for us to get our food and we went to a park just a short walk away. Would I come back? Sure, I'd give this place another visit with a reservation made to see if my experience is any different but g'damn this place and their employees seem so much more pretentious than it needs to be. It also shouldn't matter if I'm ordering take out or dining in to be treated with better service. Just do yourself a favor and make a reservation so you can possibly avoid being treated less than. read more

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Truly a dining experience! Ambience is a step into a well curated art gallery. Art ranging from Charles White to Jonathan Green! We were fortunate to get in at opening but I highly recommend a reservation as there were no major conventions or conferences in the city! We were greeted warmly and seated. The entire service team was attentive and on point. The food lived up to its billing! Gumbo was good and the stuffed shrimp were perfection. The bread pudding was good, I didn't prefer the amount of sauce that accompanied it though. The highlight was speaking to Stella Chase Reese. The epitome of grace and wisdom. She engaged my son and I as old friends. The art of hospitality! Other staff also made the rounds to check on us as well. The legacy continues and I wish them the absolute best! We will certainly be back! With a reservation of course! read more

Iconic place with lots of history in a mostly residential area of town. Definitely make reservation. We tried both the gumbo and crab soup - both tasty and delicious. Of course we had their famous fried chicken and ended with the peach cobbler and scoop of ice cream. Everyone was friendly and attentive and it was a nice touch that one of the Chase family members came by to check on all the tables during dinner service. read more

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Lunch visit. Miserable service. Ordered and then virtually no sign of waitress. Waited for 50 minutes before any part of of order was served. Fried chicken was merely average and we are guessing the oil was old. Onion rings were burnt. Jambalaya tasted as if from a box. French fries were the best part. Stomachs were upset shortly after leaving the restaurant. Very disappointed as this restaurant had been on our list to try for years. read more

Hands down the most incredible food I've had in New Orleans. We ordered the beet salad, crab soup, chicken creole, mac and cheese and bread pudding. I didn't know what to expect but every bite in, I was in heaven. Every single dish we had was perfectly balanced and flavorful. The service is also so wonderful and attentive. Our servers always came by to fill our waters and bring our meals promptly. What I really loved though, was all the art and history in the space. I am a big fan of Princess Tiana, and it was truly amazing to see the inspiration behind it all. I am already planning our next visit!! read more

Well, it is Dooky Chase...what more can I say about the new orleans staple. Beautiful art and photos of famous patrons are on display while you wait to be seated at the busy institution. The dining room is classy l, but with a family feel. The bathrooms are clean and beautiful (I hate dirty bathrooms) The food! Hubby had the GF fried chicken with rice and beans. He loved it. I had the regular fried chicken (give me that gluten! Lol) with string beans. I really liked both items. Also, try the rum punch. It is a winner. Getting a reservation can be tricky, so book early. read more

Dooky Chase's Restaurant - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Ambiance is historic (Leah Chase welcomed many civil rights heroes and politicians)and very welcoming. Great food, especially the fried chicken! read more

I have been to Dooky Chase Restaurant many times over the years, but not since the pandemic. The menu has been expanded and as much more upscale, but they were smart enough to keep their good old fried chicken. That's what I had and it was great, particularly paired with the recommended stewed okra, which was as close to home as you can get. The artwork is unbelievable, and the staff was friendly and kind. I will definitely go back and would recommend it to all of my friends and family. read more

The restaurant hostess was frazzled when we arrived for lunch around 1:30 PM on a Thursday. They had three large parties booked around 2:00 PM. She said they were booked for the next 2 1/2 hours. The bar was practically empty, but when we tried to sit there, the hostess said they were also booked. About 10 minutes later, while we were weighing our options, our suitcases in tow, and she said she could seat us. We had just arrived from the airport and were hungry. We thanked her profusely. The menu was limited. The majority of the options were shrimp, which I didn't want. I opted for three vegetables: string beans with potatoes, sweet potatoes, and mac & cheese. The string beans were good (5/5). The sweet potatoes were good (5/5). The mac & cheese was different from what I expected (1/5). It was more like cheesy Kraft Mac & Cheese. A good number of servers/staff were on hand to assist with the party in the dining room, while the other parties were located in private rooms. The service was pretty good, and our waiter was quite cordial. We enjoyed our food and drinks and were in and out quickly. Many customers entered looking for a warm lunch. Some were seated, others left. A sign on the door would have told patrons that the restaurant was reserved for the afternoon. If I am correct, Ms. Leah arrived on-site to assist. read more

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This place was the highlight of the trip. Ever since I saw them on high on the Good on Netflix I had to get there. The food was so good. The chicken was tender and moist and so was the bread pudding. I can't say how classy it was, the art on the walls just felt real old world New Orleans and I loved it. The server was so friendly and sweet especially since we got there right when the does open. Which I recommend ! The mint julip was perfect. Yes yes yes to Dookey Chase. Not pictured i.e. the gumbo that was packed with seafood and had the right amount since. They got the right ones back there cooking it up read more

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We dined at Dooky Chase for dinner one evening, arriving two hours before closing. Reservations were required, and our party of seven, including one person in a wheelchair, was accommodated. There were ramps inside and outside for the wheelchair. We knew about the dress code beforehand and dressed accordingly. We only waited five minutes before being seated. The parking lot is next to the building; it's small, but we found a spot. It took us a month and a half to get a reservation, so we were excited but ultimately disappointed. The restaurant's atmosphere was beautiful--very classy and elegant. The service was sometimes slow; it took a moment to order and receive our food. When it arrived, it was cold and not fresh. The Mamere's crab soup had very little crab, as shown in the pictures. The fried catfish was cooked in old grease, as was all the fried food we ordered, including the seafood platter, crab cakes, and oysters. The crab cakes seemed old in general. The person in my party who ordered the gumbo said it was okay but nothing special. The Louisiana redfish was tough--possibly overcooked--and served cold. The crawfish étouffée was also cold and lacking flavor. The French fries appeared freshly fried; however, the macaroni and cheese was cold and seemed old. The candied yams were the best side: they were cold but tasted like they were freshly made. For dessert, we asked which items were made in-house or bought. We were told the praline bread pudding and peach cobbler were made in-house. The praline bread pudding was hot and seemed fresh; one person in my party said it was good. Although service was sometimes slow, our waitress was knowledgeable and attentive. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to a friend, mainly because we traveled to New Orleans solely for this visit, and it wasn't worth it. The food, in my opinion, wasn't good and didn't justify the wait for the reservation. I left disappointed, and we didn't take any leftovers to go because the food was old and cold. Ultimately one star. read more

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Came here while visiting New Orleans with some friends and had to try this spot after hearing many great things about it... and it did not disappoint! Got a lunch reservation at 2pm on a Saturday -- highly recommend getting a reservation as it gets very very busy. We arrived early but were told that we would get seated right at our reservation time. Service was great, however, we did have to wait over 45 minutes for our food to arrive, which is probably the longest I've ever waited. Luckily the food was absolutely worth it! Got the signature fried chicken which came with three pieces of their creole seasoned chicken and a side of mac and cheese. Accompanying the chicken was a very small side of pickled kale salad which complimented the richness of the fried chicken and mac and cheese. Everything was absolutely delicious... the fried chicken was outstanding! Perfectly seasoned, juicy and crunchy. I also got the Madisonville Mary (aka their version of a Bloody Mary) which was fairly spicy and quite delicious! Definitely made waiting for my food a bit easier. Delightful experience, despite the long wait time. Highly recommend a try if you're in New Orleans! read more

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not just delicious food but being allowed to experience such a historical place is an honor. i loved being able to be here and eat where important meetings of the civil rights movement took place. great service, great ambiance. read more

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I was so excited to try this place as it's a New Orleans staple... been here since 1941, though I must admit that the name didn't excite me at all! The ambiance is light, open, with an old school formal look... Table cloths and bold red walls. The Zulu King on one side and the queen on the other. They were busy, so I figured that's a good sign. Started with garlic bread, which was good! The gumbo also had great flavor, but didn't have not 1 shrimp in it, not cool! Again, it was tasty so, there's that. Honestly, I really had my mouth fixed for char-broiled oysters, which we could not order since it was lunch time-- that was disappointing! Anyway, I had the shrimp Clemenceaux and that was packed with shrimp pretty decent flavor.... Note, it does heat up very well. The service was disappointing, our waiter did not return to our table for refills or to check in... even after I had to flag him down and tell him that my seafood gumbo was missing the seafood- note the video, this was right as I received my bowl he said he would handle it, but NOTHING! However, he kept checking on a table of two, which was strange! I know this is a staple and I can now say I've been there, but Can't say I would go back and I don't recommend. read more

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I finally got a chance to swing by and try this staple. What holds me back is the hours as they are mostly visitor/tourist hours and not working hour friendly. We made reservations but came a little early and were accommodated. One thing I would say is service is a little slow. We sat at the bar while waiting and the bartender served another couple before us which set the mood a little off but they made up for it. The waitress also moved a little slow so have a little patience when visiting. The food was really good and honestly what we came for anyway. Everything was fresh and made with love. I'd I get a chance to visit again I surely would. read more

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Visiting Dooky Chase's Restaurant has been on my bucket list since I was 13 years old and watched the Princess and the Frog for the first time. I'm 27, finally made it to NOLA, and made it my mission to dine here. My experience was nothing short of what I'd imagine. It was absolutely brilliant. I made reservations for my husband and I two weeks in advance, which I'd recommend. We visited for brunch on a Sunday and I don't think we'd had gotten a seat if we didn't have reserved tabled. Not without a lengthy wait. The entrance and waiting area showcases the restaurant's rich history, the walls adorned with news paper articles, awards, and photos of celebrities and politicians dining with the owners. Even if you have to wait for your seat, you'll find it's easy to be distracted with all the portraits and readings available. We were greeted by our very friendly server who brought us crispy, buttery, golden garlic bread. I ordered the famous Red Beans and Rice ($14.95) that came with 2 pieces of fried chicken and paired that with the recommend wine, the La Crema Pinot Nior. The pairing was excellent, and my main dish was heavenly, the blend of spices a magical delight. There was just the right amount of sausage and rice. The fried chicken was fantastic! Beautifully crunchy and full of flavor - I could have easily eaten twice the amount I was served. My husband ordered the Shrimp Clemeneau (shrimp sautéed with garlic sauce, peas, mushrooms, and brabant potatoes, $18.95). If you like butter and garlic, this is the dish for you. While we both found it a little overwhelming, especially towards the bottom of the dish which is drowned in the sauce, everything above was delicious. Wonderful flavor and a very unique blend of seasoning. There potatoes were roasted perfectly and the shrimp was delightful. Of course, we couldn't leave without trying some sides and dessert, especially since we'd travelled from so far. We tried a cup of Creole Gumbo ($7.95) that we both LOVED. By far, the best gumbo we ate during our entire stay in NOLA. The Stewed Okra and Jambalaya ($4.95) were equally as delicious. We ordered both dessert options, Praline Bread Pudding and Peach Cobbler. I honestly couldn't pick which I favored as both were out of this world! I highly recommend ordering both! A couple tidbits/recommendations: Please make reservations, especially if you're visiting on a Sunday. Also, the restaurant is not in the French Quarter, or anywhere touristy. We chose to take an Uber from our hotel. You can also take the bus if you have the time and/or understand the bus routes. There is a dress code which can be found on the restaurants website. It's also plastered on the host station. I will 100% be returning to Dooky Chase's if I'm ever in the city again. read more

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All I can say is WOW, and not in a good way. I get that this is a historic, iconic restaurant and all that is great, but the food was awful!! I had been so excited to try this place just based on the hype alone, and HYPE it was. We had a 12:30 reservation after flying in that morning so we were starving and ready for some good cooking. I got the "world famous" fried chicken with macaroni and cheese, potato salad and green beans. My husband got the chicken with red beans and rice. Not one item had seasoning or ANY type of flavor to it!!! I had to actually put salt and pepper on my food just to give it some kind of taste. There is no way that macaroni and cheese is homemade because it looks and tastes just like velvetta. We went for lunch so maybe the dinner is better but I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. He didn't like his food either. We left 90% of it on the table and left. Such a disappointment. Legendary or not you still need to have good food. read more

Highlight of the trip to NOLA. Did have reservations and BARELY got in. Highly recommend reservations. Watched a ton of vlogs & news segments on the location. Got to meet Leah's granddaughter & and great-granddaughter. Just really down to earth people. Sitting in the parking lot, Dook rolled up in a pickup truck, but I didn't get to interact with him. The star is the chicken. It looks dry & cold when it comes out. But looks are deceiving. You bite into it, and it's PIKING hot & juicy. I've never had chicken like that, and it's not even greasy. Food is reasonably priced 5 stars, hands down. read more

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PROs: The food is obviously divine. I got the shrimp creole and it was perfect. The sauce was so good that I kept eating spoonfuls of it even after I ate all of the shrimp. Rather than have rice, I asked for mac n cheese as a side. Wow. It was the best mac n cheese of my life! It was perfectly creamy with the right amount of pepper for a nice kick. YUM! For dessert I ordered the bread pudding - something that I would pass on next time. CONs: The meal started out with a nice surprise of one of the Chase family members welcoming me to their restaurant. However, things took a turn whenever my drink, my food, and anything else took so long. I kept looking around to realize that my server had been assigned to basically half of the tables in the restaurant. For a restaurant that is based on reservations only, it was frustrating for the service to not match the quality of the food. I was at the restaurant for 2 hours as one person eating alone. Whenever I left the restaurant, I said goodbye to the host and she didn't bare to look up but stuck on her phone. I feel like they could improve on those areas. Overall, I'd come back again - the food is unmatched and I love the history of the restaurant and family. read more

Dooky Chase's Restaurant - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Amazing experience from start to finish - warm hospitality, great service, delicious food, and nice ambience. We had for entrees the fried chicken with baked macaroni and court bullion (redfish dish). Both were well executed. My husband said the fried chicken was the best that he's ever had. My redfish fish was delicious - light but filling. Portions were generous. We were so full and had to skip dessert. It's interesting to see the family legacy and history that imbues the restaurant. Family run restaurants are harder to find nowadays. It's great to support and enjoy a great meal at place that's much better than the sum of its parts. read more

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Just wow. An absolute must if you're visiting New Orleans for classic cuisine. All of the staff was so kind and hospitable, the Mac and cheese is out of this world. Literally recommend everything read more

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We were trying to decide between Dooky Chase's and Willie Mae's for our first lunch but when we looked it up, Willie Mae's was temporarily closed due to a fire. That settled it for us. After checking the GPS we decided to walk up from the Jung Hotel. It's an interesting walk from Canal St to Dooky Chase's. Thankfully it wasn't so humid that we felt like we were in a sauna but at the same time it wasn't cool so bring a bottle of water. The walk was alright. We walked by a cemetery, the overpass, some sketchy areas, a frat maybe and some run down housing. If that sounds like something that might make you uncomfortable, take a cab. When we arrived at Dooky's there was still 15 minutes until opening and there was a couple ahead of us. Within 5 minutes of opening there was a lineup around the corner. The staff didn't open the doors right at opening, it ran a little late but they got us in really quickly. The place has a really cool vibe to it and it feels like a lot of history is in this restaurant. The staff here are really friendly, got us our menu in no time and some water. We had a quick scan of the menu and it was obvious that fried chicken was happening. We ended up getting sides of jambalaya, mac and cheese, potato salad as well as some stuff shrimp. Food was really nice. Fried chicken was good, had a nice thin crisp. The sides were all awesome. We had a few various of mac and cheese in NOLA and we liked all of them. Potato salad was nice but the stuffed shrimp was just excellent. We ended our meal with peach cobbler which was also excellent. Would recommend all the above. The staff were attentive and really great here. Beautiful interior, glad we had a chance to drop in. read more

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This was one of the highly rated recommendations of restaurants. So being in the prestigious landmarks area we had to go by. The incredible history is overwhelming. So who are we to deny ourselves of the deliberate indulgence So we went and we were blown away by the history 1st!! I did notice Yelpers that there were a few reviews that didn't appear positive or appealing, however because we were here we jumped in to make our own assessment. The infusion of spices in the air was very powerful. The concrete thanks to historical figures was wonderful. A feeling of being among such greatness was very powerful and enlightening. Very clean outside as well as inside. The service was a little slow, however it was somewhat busy. The portions were ok, the prices were a little steep. We wanted the experience and some good food. All and all we felt it was a good experience. Thank you for a piece of New Orleans via well seasoned food. read more

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Classic soul food that makes you feel like you are at grandma's house. I had the red beans with fried chickens. The red beans was flavorful with the right amount of rice. The chicken moist and seasoned. The waitress was sweet and she was very attentive as we never went to Dolly Chase all these years. She suggested the homemade lemonade and us was delicious since I don't really drink alcohol. The restaurant decor celebrates the life of their founder and the many pictures of the famous guest including dignitaries and former presidents. I will make sure to make reservations next time but luckily she had a table available for us. Thank you Dooky Chase! read more

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A must eat in NOLA. Food is 5/5, changed my love for Fried chicken. Ambiance: 5/5 plus you have to factor in the history. Service: 4.5/5 but doesn't take away from this perfect score. read more

Dooky Chase's Restaurant - Red Red Beans And Rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I have watched so many cooking shows that featured this restaurant and the former owner who has now transitioned. I am so disappointed in the service and the food. I have been wanting to come here for years. I just got here for the Essence Festival and I really wish I had asked a local person about it before going. My Lyft drivers both stated that it has gone down and even the valet guy at the hotel told me he would never have recommended that restaurant to me. Apparently, the recipes have been changed since Ms.Chase has transitioned. The greens were decent, the sweet potatoes had an overindulgence of cinnamon, and the macaroni cheese taste like Velveeta was in it. The fried chicken needed some salt. And I wish I had just went to Popeyes. If you are from out of town, skip this one. I got to the restaurant at about 1 o'clock and it was not very crowded yet. I had to wait to be seated in the dining room so I opted for the bar. When I got to the bar, I wanted to face the stairwell and the door because I don't like sitting with my back towards the door in an establishment. There was no one else sitting at the bar. I would've been the only person. The bartender asked me to sit by the stairs with my back towards the door. And I told him, this is crazy, and there are too many rules to eat there. I will never visit that restaurant again. I don't know why, but I brought the sides to the hotel mainly because I don't like to throw away food. Buyer beware read more

From the time you enter, you're faced with nothing but black excellence! Everyone is so hospitable and professional. The food was incredible! Loved the fried chicken, the cheesy baked potato, and the greens! read more

I hadn't been to Dooky Chase in about 25 years. Food and service were both outstanding - just as I remember but now in a much nicer dining room. I had the stuffed shrimp and everyone else had the red beans. I loved my dish and the red beans I tasted were incredible...I don't eat chicken and they all come with a side of fried chicken which is why I didn't order the beans. I wish there was an option to get a smoked sausage link (just for me lol). The history in the building is a muse see for tourists and locals alike (I'm local). I will certainly return soon! read more

Sooooooo goood! I was in town for an airport conference. A native recommended that we tried Dooky Chase. I got the 3-piece fried chicken; you can pick your pieces. I got a breast and 2 wings, along with a stuffed potato, which was filled with cheese and creole seasoning. The chicken was fresh and hot! It was marinated and seasoned to perfection. It was some of the best fried chicken that i have ever had. That chicken was absolutely delicious and has set a new standard of how fried chicken should be seasoned and prepared. Scrumptious!!!! The service was fast! We did not have reservations, and were seated within 15 minutes for a party of 2. the ambiance is so cool! The place is filled with artwork and a lot of character! i thoroughly enjoyed my dinner, the vibes, the energy and the taste of this experience! read more

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This restaurant is outside of town so you need a car or take Uber like we did. We also made reservations by phone about a week before, otherwise go early to line up. It's rare to go to a restaurant where every dish is delicious. We got shrimp clemenceau, stuffed shrimp, crawfish etouffee, seafood platter, gumbo and fried chicken. The stuffed shrimp wasn't my favorite but everything else was wonderful. The fried chicken was one of the best I've had- crispy and juicy at the same time. The gumbo was also the best one we had in town. The Clemenceau and etouffee were also wonderful, though both were my first time so I cannot compare. The desserts were also surprisingly good. I am so glad we went out of our way to eat here and hope I have the chance to come back. read more

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I finally got to go to the legendary Dooky Chase. It was amazing!!!! Even if it was to a work event lol I ordered the grilled redfish and linguine. It was phenomenal. But what really blew me away, I sadly didn't get a picture of: THIS IS THE BEST GUMBO I'VE EVER HAD OMG! I could have cried. Hope I get to come back soon. This was such a cool experience! read more

Dooky Chase's Restaurant - Grilled redfish and linguine - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This was a life long bucket list! It was everything I wanted. Perfect service and wonderful art gallery decor of beautiful art. The food was EVERYTHING! The stewed okra WOW, the greens, the chicken, the gumbo, the peach cobbler! I could not have asked for more. Bravo bravo bravo, get here! read more

Where do I begin. We were taking my Friends son for his first year at Xavier. My first time in the city but I knew I wanted to experience this restaurant and what an experience it was! The ambiance was superb, however let me tell you about the young lady that greeted us at the entry way. She was kind, courteous and efficient. The experience didn't stop there, once we were seated the service was excellent not to mention the Chase family coming around to say words of encouragement to the new college student. I'm so grateful for the hospitality and the genuine feeling this place exudes. The food is on another level!!! Oh my - so delicious to the last fork full. I will certainly be back to eat here and I'm bringing my family with me. I want them to experience this taste of heaven. read more

Not worth the time or effort to go to. Food is mediocre. Service is non-existent. Neighborhood is not safe. Worst experience ever. read more

Everyone I know has shared Dooky Chase's served up some Killer Food! So I went finally went last September, I loved it! I think I will wait awhile before returning. read more