Red Fish Grill perfectly captures the festive atmosphere for which the city is famous. The main dining room, adorned with banquettes on three sides, creates a spacious and inviting setting, while the prominent oyster bar showcases images of the seafood that takes center stage on the menu. The kitchen excels in crafting delightful dishes such as the flavorful barbecue shrimp po'boy, a tantalizing seafood gumbo featuring nuggets of alligator sausage, and delectable baked oysters on the half shell. For dessert, the signature variation of bananas foster is a must-try.

Homemade ice cream and wonderfully hand-crafted sodas lure folks into The Soda Shop. This casual John Besh café in the World War II Museum takes visitors back to the days of the counter-service soda shop. Besh uses artisan ingredients to create sweet treats, like the Steen's Cane Syrup cupcake, house-made marshmallow cream pie and Very Very Local Berry Shakes. Need something with a little more substance? Order one of The Soda Shop's sandwiches, like the grilled pimento with roasted jalapeno country ham, or the Bad Mamma Jamma with pork gravy. Moreover, breakfast is served daily.

Slim Goodies Diner is a neighborhood joint where guests can head for a quick breakfast. The interiors feature a medley of whimsical colors: glossy red sofas, olive green accents and grayish-blue walls, which are adorned with a plethora of clippings, posters, pictures and flags. The menu offers typical breakfast items like French toast, egg sandwich, cheese fries served with jalapeño peppers and bacon, pancake stacks and fruit cups. Each dish has attractive garnishes, thus increasing one's appetite. The fast service and the inexpensive prices make this a popular local eatery.