Coquette offers local diners a place to relax and unwind in the presence of fine food and drink. The impressive French menu serves delectable Softshell Crab, Summer Squash and Tilefish that make diners return for more. The bar downstairs is where people hang out and enjoy the libations, while the dining room on top sees a quieter crowd enjoying the classy meals.
Since the early 1980s, Dong Phoung Oriental Bakery and Restaurant has been providing New Orleans East with fresh breads, pastries and Vietnamese cuisine. Stop in the bakery portion of the building to pick up freshly baked Dong Phoung bread, a Banh Mi sandwich wrapped to go, a savory Pate Chaud or sweet Almond Buns. For a sit-down meal, head to the restaurant for hot Vietnamese and Chinese Cuisine. Dong Phoung's restaurant menu features dishes like Pho and rice plates.
The Red Dog Diner is a perfect spot for you to unwind with friends and family. Drenched in wood accents and furnished with simple tables and chairs, this diner exudes a rustic charm that's an inextricable part of its character. Ideal for any meal of the day, the menu at Red Dog Diner is always at its creative best. Try their Prime Rib Benedict for breakfast or the Candied Pecan Waffle if you are craving for something sweet. Pastas and hot sandwiches make great lunch options along with Seafood Chorizo Bowl or the BBQ chicken pizza. Their drinks menu is exhaustive to say the least, it offers something for everyone's taste and mood.
Established in 2012 by Ronnie Evans and Philip Moseley, Blue Oak is a classic barbeque restaurant and bar known for their Alabama-inspired dishes served in a laid-back atmosphere. The full brick walls and the wooden furniture, give the space a modern yet casual feel. The pit plates, brisket, smoked chicken wings and speciality sandwiches are some of their signature food items on their menu. Blue Oaks also has a full bar stocked with locally brewed craft beer and limited edition spirits.
Set in a corner of New Orleans' Audubon commune, Saba has taken upon itself to introduce the locals to the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean and the Middle East. The restaurant's executive chef Alon Shaya celebrates his Israeli heritage through the restaurant while integrating the best elements of various cuisines from Greece, Morocco, Turkey, Yemen, Palestine, Syria, and Bulgaria. He adds a local twist to the dishes by preparing them using regionally-sourced produce and ingredients. Saba's Lutenitsa, Duck Hearts, Matzoh Ball Soup, and Harissa Roasted Chicken are truly exquisite.
Bearcat Cafe in Uptown is a fantastic spot to satiate your hunger with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and other healthy alternatives, as well as a wonderful kids' menu, owing to its high quality, fresh ingredients, locally sourced meals, and seasonal cuisine. Enjoy the locally produced, sustainably sourced coffees, a range of loose-leaf teas, and the house-made bottled drinks while you're here for an unforgettable experience with each sip. The menu is rather intriguing and is split into two sections: a Good Cat area with lighter meals and a Bad Cat section with rich, decadent dishes.