China Orchid satisfies Riverbend diners with hearty portions of Chinese dishes at reasonable prices. The cozy restaurant, remodeled in 2009, serves up all of the traditional chicken, beef, and seafood favorites like General Tso’s Chicken, Beef with Broccoli and Black Bean Shrimp, in addition to chef’s specials and vegetarian entrees. Drop into China Orchid midday for a specially priced lunch combo that includes a full portion of selected entrees, shrimp and pork fried rice, and an egg roll. - Cathryn Blue
Named for its Canal Street address, 5 Fifty 5 brings fine food to downtown New Orleans diners. Executive Chef Mark Quitney creates dishes with flare in this trendy restaurant inside of the Marriot hotel. Menu highlights include dishes like the Lobster Macaroni and Cheese, Sweet Potato Gnocchi with sage and toasted pecans, and the Silverado Rack Lamb Chop and Grilled Boudin Sausage served with braised Abita greens. In addition to dinner, 5 Fifty 5 is open for breakfast and lunch. - Bethany Culp
Since its establishment in 1971, Starbucks has come to be one of the country's best known group of cafes. As a brand that is reputed globally for its exacting standards of service and quality, the Starbucks at 700 Canal Street is no exception. With friendly staff, prompt service and delicious coffee, the cafe is well deserving of repute. Alongside a selection of signature brews, frappachinos, iced and hot teas, and an ever expanding list of beverages, the cafe also offers some delicious light snacks, pastries and desserts. Keep an eye out for the special seasonal menus and latest additions. At the cafe you may even purchase packaged coffee, ready mixes, collectibles, chocolates and other knick kacks.
Jimmy John's is a chain of gourmet sandwich shops that has garnered much attention for its quality ingredients and generous portions. Whether you are feeling slightly peckish or sporting a ravenous appetite, Jimmy John has something to satisfy every appetite and suit every taste. The menu is composed of a selection of subs, slims and club sandwiches stuffed with delicious fillings like applewood smoked ham, roast beef, avocado spread, provolone, tuna salad and salami. The restaurant is best known for the J.J. Gargantuan; a home-made french bun bursting at the seams with a variety of sliced meats and fresh toppings. Delicious, succulent and packed with flavor, Jimmy John's sandwiches are sure to keep you coming back for more.
Since its establishment in 1971, Starbucks has come to be one of the world's best recognized cafe chains. Located within the New Orleans Mariott Hotel at Canal Street, the cafe serves up a delightful selection of their signature coffee blends, frappacinos, iced teas and coffees, and other beverages alongside some light snacks, pastries, muffins, cakes and other goodies prepared by La Boulange bakery. Keep an eye out for seasonal specialities and new additions to their ever growing list of flavors and blends. You can also purchase some of their coffee, ready mixes, chocolates and other Starbucks merchandise at the cafe. With friendly and efficient service as an added bonus, Starbucks will soon become the go-to choice for your daily caffeine fix.
At Fuddruckers, quality is of the utmost importance which is why all their patties are made using only fresh All-American premium cuts that have been approved by the USDA. While their sesame topped buns are prepared fresh in-house from scratch, their patties are grilled to order. The restaurant offers a variety of burgers including specialities with toppings like smokehouse bacon, sautéed mushrooms, pepper jack cheese and guacamole, and more exotic variants with wild boar, elk and buffalo patties. Chicken, turkey, vegetarian and fish variants are available as well, alongside salads, milkshakes and cookies. Pick the "World's Greatest Hamburger" and walk on over to their impressive fresh produce bar and top your succulent burger with whatever your heart desires. Tasty burgers, efficient service and reasonable prices, have made Fuddruckers a popular choice for a quick meal.