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Hobnobber Cafe

4.4 (52 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
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Crystal B.

So this is a long standing community cafe that's been feeding folks for over 40 years. It's pretty popular and always draw a crowd. Every time I come here, there's always a full dining area. They're known for the gumbo, salads, po boys and down ole Southern flares on Cajun meals. Service is great, friendly and helpful. I'm glad I found this hidden gem but you can tell it's a locals spot because everyone knows everyone.

Trout almondine with bragant potatoes - the Tuesday lunch special -- fantastic
Paul W.

Went there for lunch for the first time with a friend. I tried their trout almandine with brabant potatoes for lunch - their special on Tuesdays. Wow. It was delicious! Well worth every calorie and cent! The salad was good, but nothing special. We ordered at the counter, and service was fairly quick. Not a dive but not upscale, just a little family place. Plenty of parking. Highly recommended and I hope to come back before too long.

Good old Spaghetti & Meatballs
Glenn M.

So I ran across this local gem and how lucky was I. Good food and nice people at reasonable prices. Now that's tough to beat. My first visit I was lucky enough to meet both of the owners. How nice was that? I had the fried catfish and shrimp platter and the Friday seafood gumbo. The platter was very good but the gumbo was exceptional. I was craving spaghetti & meatballs for some reason. Maybe it was the 2 week food binge I had been on after not being in N.O. for 44 years. So I remembered seeing on this menu. What I got was a steaming plate of nice hot noodles 2 huge meatballs in a very nice sauce. It couldn't have been better. I was so surprised how you enjoyed the meatballs I stopped by a couple of days later and got a meatball po boy. Sorry, no picture. I ate it to fast. I only wish I was a local.

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Amber M.

We visited NOLA for business not pleasure and this spot was a nice find!! Shrimp Po Boy & Gumbo were delicious !! Stop in if you can!!

Sorry I dug in before I remembered to take a photo. This is the boneless fried chicken with baked macaroni and cheese.

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Good menu prepared well. Friendly neighborhood atmosphere. Great prices, also! Fried seafood, po boys, salads and specials

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Great place! Went here with a bunch of people from work. Everyone had something great! Will definitely go back!

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Nice family atmosphere. Plus the food is awesome. Love this place. They have awesome daily specials.

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Bobby Hebert's Cajun Cannon

Bobby Hebert's Cajun Cannon

3.9
(1.4k reviews)
2.0 mi
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Landen was our server for my birthday. Not only did he accommodate us adding two extra tables ,…read morebut he was patient and kind with us and extra patient with my grandma . The whole table appreciated him going that extra mile. Really glad I decided to come here . Great job , Landen ! And thank you to the rest of the staff as well ! The food was great and the ambiance was great as well .

I first tried the pasta at Bobby Hebert's about five months ago, and it was honestly…read moreincredible--one of those dishes you keep thinking about long after the trip. I came back last night really excited to have it again, but unfortunately, it just didn't live up to that first experience. My boyfriend comes all the time but this was my first visit and it was a pleasure. This time around, the portion seemed noticeably different this time around. There was a lot less shrimp, the sauce had the same Cajun flavor but was clumpy as if old and the crab cake we ordered--something we also loved on our last visit--was much smaller, but increased from $5 to $8. For a place in New Orleans, where the food scene is such a huge draw, that was pretty disappointing. That said, not everything missed the mark. Ashley, the bartender, was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and really added to the experience. Also, the gentleman opening the door was incredibly kind and welcoming. Their hospitality ended up being the highlight of the visit. I still have great memories from my first time here, but this visit just didn't hit the same. Hoping it was an off night. I spoke with the manager Kelly on the same day of service but I was not satisfied with the resolution of offering a free appetizer on my next visit when purchasing an entree. Sad to say but that was my last visit. Kelly was really nice and listened but maybe her hands are tied with how the restaurant is ran and what she can offer. I didn't need a refund or a total order replacement but something else could've been recommended. $30 is a steep price for 9 shrimp in a pasta that was clunky/lumpy and not smooth as times in the past. Maybe it was because it was a togo order but most of my orders from this business had been to go, not all but most. In all, this falls on the chef that prepared this meal and I was informed by Kelly that the chef started everything was weighed and correctly accounted for however it was the cook on the pasta and lack of shrimp. Pics included

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Chef Ron's Gumbo Stop

Chef Ron's Gumbo Stop

4.4
(1.8k reviews)
2.8 mi
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Chef Ron's Gumbo Stop is definitely a great stop if you are looking for great gumbo…read more The place has that dive atmosphere pretty much down pat. The service is decent, but the real star here is the food. I went with gumbo and boudin balls and both were very good. The only complaint that I can say is that they added a dollar onto my bill for using my credit card. I would definitely recommend here.

It's a little tricky getting into the Gumbo Stop given its location along Causeway near the I-10…read moreintersection. Keep that in mind, especially if you're coming from the north. I went with the half oyster po-boy and gumbo combo. The sandwich turned out pretty well, with a good amount of fried oysters that were clearly cooked fresh rather than sitting for a while. Pretty good bread too. The gumbo was a disappointment though. I guess I've spent too much time on the bayou down through the years, because anytime a bowl of gumbo shows up without a scoop of potato salad in it I'm disappointed. Worse still, this gumbo was flavorless, bland and completely lacking of spice. Were it not for the dark color, I would have not been able to tell the difference between this and the sort of store-bought gumbo that comes from a can. The server kept an eye on me and my drink of choice, so props for that. Also, beware going to the restroom here, as the door doesn't seem to lock.

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Acme Oyster House

Acme Oyster House

4.0
(1.1k reviews)
3.1 mi
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Family-owned & operated
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Lunch on a Monday with SIL. Arrived not long after they opened and it was already filling up…read more Seated immediately and drink order was taken ASAP. Ordered 1/2 doz chargrilled oysters and the meat pies. For some reason I did not realized the meat pies had ground beef in them; I remembered a different flavor profile. They were good but won't order them again; too many other choices. Chargrilled oysters, on the other hand, is now on my SIL's list of top fav foods. I usually eat mine raw, but these were not too salted and not overcooked. Good job, ACME! SIL ordered the 1/2 shrimp po boy, which was on her hit list of foods for the trip and I had the 1/2 hot sausage patty po boy. Both of us had the jambalaya, which was tasty but not overpowering. Her po boy was loaded with shrimp and I had her try my po boy, since she had never heard of the hot sausage. It was a winner with her as well! We had leftovers, of course. Things were hopping by the time we finished, and it was a bit to get our to go boxes, drink refills and check out, but we'd go back in a heartbeat.

Decent restaurant with great service. Favorite part of the…read moreexperience was the service. Shrimp Po-Boy was OK not terrific Chargrilled Oysters were fresh good! SEAFOOD GUMBO was a tasty treat. Added a little hot sauce to take it up. Hush puppies had a great savory and sweet taste. Hurricane drink was just ok. Overall MID but not at all bad. I would return for sure to give other items a try.

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Jacques-Imo's Cafe

4.4
(2.9k reviews)
4.7 mi
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The best meal we've had in New Orleans! I researched all the best restaurants and we've gone to so…read moremany, but Jacques-Imo's was my favorite! If you're looking for a dressy date night, this is not the place for you. But if you just want a hearty delicious meal in a fun atmosphere with friendly, attentive service- this is the place!!! We ordered: * Watermelon mojito - very refreshing * Hurricane - boozy * Ribeye special * Short rib special * Eggplant pirogue * Barbecue shrimp - which Daniel, our server who clearly loved his job and joyfully took care of all his customers, graciously peeled for me All our meals included the complimentary corn bread, a spinach salad, and 2 side dishes (we had the corn, mashed potatoes, and shoestring fries). The meal was already so filling, but our wonderful Daniel brought us a toasted coconut caramel bread pudding with 4 spoons! This place is packed every day after 7pm, but if you come early...you should be able to score a table. Reservations can be made for larger parties. It's a little out of the way, but worth the trip!

My favorite restaurant of all time. Food is always so delicious! Service is top notch. Watermelon…read moremojitos are always delicious as well. I usually will try to go every year and bring friends and family who are visiting from out of town. Love the decor and ambiance as well!

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Drago's Seafood Restaurant

Drago's Seafood Restaurant

4.1
(1.7k reviews)
2.9 mi
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I travel to Louisiana quarterly for work, so I'm definitely not a local which honestly makes this…read morereview better for anyone visiting and trying to find a real local spot instead of a tourist trap. One restaurant that locals constantly recommended to me was Drago's Seafood in Metairie, and now I completely understand why. I ordered the charbroiled oysters along with the crawfish platter that came with crawfish étouffée, crawfish mac and cheese, and fried crawfish. Every single thing on the table was incredible. The charbroiled oysters absolutely lived up to the hype rich, buttery, smoky, and packed with flavor. The crawfish platter was just as impressive and gave me a chance to try multiple Louisiana dishes all in one meal. What really stood out to me beyond the food was the service. The staff was extremely friendly, welcoming, and patient with questions from someone who isn't from Louisiana and still learning the local food scene. You can tell they take pride in both the restaurant and the hospitality. The only downside is parking can get a little complicated because the place fills up fast, which honestly says a lot about how popular it is. Just plan ahead or expect a short wait finding a spot. Overall, this is one of those restaurants that feels genuinely loved by locals and absolutely worth visiting if you're traveling through the New Orleans area.

It was recommended to me a lot and I've read that supper time gets crowded here, so I came for an…read moreearly light lunch on a Sunday. Service was a 10/10. My bartender, Darryl, took fantastic care of me. Vibes in this place are very warm and cozy, I sat at the bar to the right of the entrance as you walk in. I had a half dozen char grilled oysters and a cup of seafood gumbo. I see why the oysters are so popular, they are a hit. Buttery and garlicky, the crusty bread they serve with them is a great compliment to soak up the sauce. I had originally intended on getting the chicken and andouille gumbo but Darryl steered me away from it, he said it was very salty. I trusted his word and went with the seafood gumbo instead and was very pleased with it. The flavors were fantastic, but I am gonna ding it ever so slightly as I think $8.99 is kind of an obscene price for that serving size, but at least it was good. Overall I'm very satisfied with my lunch and the service, I think if you like seafood and you're in their area, you should eat here. Edit - $9 for a pint is a little over the top too, imo. My "light lunch" was $42 before the tip.

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