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    Francois

    5.0 (18 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Catfish and crawfish rice
    Latrina C.

    There are so many great things to say about this place I don't know where to start. Everything I've tried has been "nothing short of amazing" the steak, the smothered potato's, lamb chops, tacos, wings, and lastly "my favorite"crawfish rice and fried catfish. The catfish and crawfish rice are both seasoned perfectly; fish is fried to perfection. I am so addicted to that particular meal (catfish and crawfish rice) that as soon as I arrive in town Francois Tavern is was one of my favorite (first) stops. Anyway, not only do you get amazing food but you also get excellent customer service, the owners make you feel at home, like family. What more could you ask for?. Pros: food (to include taste, quality, and prices) customer service, and overall consistency. Cons: none I have zero complaints about this restaurant/tavern. Whenever I am in town and I am in search of a great meal with great customer service I head to Francois Tavern. Highly recommend this place!!

    fried catfish and crawfish rice
    Matt S.

    Fantastic food! -recommend to anyone w taste buds. I had the fried catfish and crawfish rice! Great atmosphere and good service! Would return for sure...

    Best damn fried catfish I've had!
    Garrett M.

    I don't even know where to begin, everything I had was phenomenal!! A few of my fellow coworkers were in town and stumbled upon this place. When we walked in we were immediately greeted by Spike and his wife who own the awesome establishment. They are such awesome people and super friendly. Ok so to kick off the review, we asked about the corn and crab soup which absolutely amazing. Packed with a lot of meat and flavor! This is a must try!! My coworker ended up ordering the fried catfish plate and I was able to snag a piece. This was another hit. Tons of flavor in the batter which I truly love. I myself ended up going with the crawfish Ettoufee, again packed with just the right amount of heat and tons of flavor! In my opinion this place has much better food than you can find in Mew Orleans. So with that being said please come out and support this place. I promise you won't regret it.

    EVERYTHING!!!!
    Karen W.

    Soooo we had a meeting in Laplace, and searched somewhere close. We have found a diamond in the rough! Everything we ordered was so good!! We started with Philly eggrolls, crawfish nachos, broussel sprouts and spinach dip!!! All good!!! We had fish platter and all the burgers!

    Swamp Tacos

    Absolutely delicious food! Visiting from Oregon and it was so so good. Service was fast and friendly. Was able to accommodate our group of 5 fast. Food came out quickly. Highly recommend the swamp tacos!

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    Tavern On Vets - date night burgers 2

    Tavern On Vets

    4.0(134 reviews)
    15.5 mi
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    I really liked the place. Thought the food was great. We…read morejust didn't expect multiple people to be smoking at- and working the bar. There are other places I would choose, simply because you don't have someone puffing in your face. It's either: drinks, bar, smoking - or food. You think you can have all four.

    The Tavern on Vets is a great dive bar with some fantastic food. They have a LOT of great specials…read morefor BOTH food and booze. The biggest negative for me is that this is a smoking bar and while they do have a HUGE space that usually makes the smoking not such a problem that changes fast during the peak Friday nights when they offer their 2 for 1 burger special when it gets so smoky that I can't handle it. My visits during the weekday seemed quite pleasant but the crowded weekends just get far too smoky for me unfortunately. The burgers and ribeye steaks here are fairly priced and better than you get at many far fancier and way more expensive restaurants. I've eaten a LOT of steaks and enjoyed plenty of good steak nights around the New Orleans area but the ribeye here is by far one of the best I've had anywhere. The service at the bar and at the tables is quick, friendly and overall just a great experience. This is some of the best bar food I've had anywhere and just one of the best options for a great steak and burger at a great price anywhere. Now if they could just do something about the cancer sticks...

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    Ribeye with potato salad $15

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    Cooter Brown's - French fries on the left and a roast beast poboy

    Cooter Brown's

    3.9(634 reviews)
    22.8 miBlack Pearl
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    Cooter Brown's is truly an Uptown New Orleans staple…read more This classic tavern and oyster bar is one of my go-to spots when I'm looking to just chill, grab a great drink, and enjoy solid New Orleans food in a laid-back environment. Located right at St. Charles & Carrollton on the streetcar line, it's super easy to get to and always buzzing in the best way. The drink options are endless--great cocktails, frozen margaritas, beer by the glass or pitcher, and a huge variety of beers to choose from. TVs are everywhere, making it a perfect spot to catch sporting events, meet up with friends, or just hang out solo. The vibe is low-key, casual, and welcoming--no frills, just a consistently good time. I also love that they're open 11 AM to 1 AM, seven days a week, which is clutch no matter the day or occasion. And finding out they've been around since 1977 just adds to the charm and legacy. If you're looking for great happy hour options, strong cocktails, classic New Orleans eats, and an Uptown spot where you can relax and connect with friends, Cooter Brown's always delivers. Definitely one of those places that never goes out of style. A true NOLA staple.

    HOLY YUM! This roast best po boy is absolutely fire! This is a total dive bar, I love it! It is…read moreself serve for food, free seating. Staff are super sweet came here for the food and was not disappointed at all. I really only ordered this one meal, but the pickle and gravy with the soft bread....drooling right now thinking about it. Come over and get one....plus one to go lol And I guess I was so excited my picture of the po boy was unfortunately blurry lol

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    Cooter Brown's - On the right is a roast beef po-boy. The left was one of the French fry options they had.

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    On the right is a roast beef po-boy. The left was one of the French fry options they had.

    Petra's Restaurant - Pasta St John

    Petra's Restaurant

    3.6(31 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Place looks dingy and run down. No music playing and a weird smell. We ended up only ordering…read moreappetizers to be nice to the server. The greek salad is ok, the lettuce was brown and tasted kind of old. The fried calamari batter was super plain, calamari was small and over cooked and the marinara they serve it with was watery. I hope that is not the same marinara they serve with their pasta dishes. The dinner rolls come in a brown paper bag? Weird.

    I had a pleasant experience at Petra…read more The waiter/bartender (possibly owner?) was so sweet and welcoming. She was super attentive. I had the salmon over spinach and added mushrooms. When I tell you that was top 5 best salmon I've ever eaten. It was so flavorful and moist. It was PERFECTLY seasoned and cooked. The spinach, veggies, and potatoes were an excellent touch of freshness. I will definitely be back for the salmon. The Caesar salad was also divine. In fact, I think it's the best Caesar salad I've tried. The dressing is slightly more tart than other Caesar dressings; however, it's tart in the most palate-pleasing way. The cheese was abundant and fresh, and the romaine was crisp and fresh. I did not try the redfish but our family friend was satisfied. Finally, the warm rolls with that butter are enough to start a fight over for the last roll. I ate 3 at the table, which I never do. They're so light, buttery, and are served warm. The butter is possibly a whipped garlic butter concoction. I had to stop eating them. Overall, I really enjoyed our dinner. Do not be thrown off by the dated decor--some of the best food comes from places like these. My only hangup is the imported seafood. I'm not a big fan of imported seafood, in general. However, I do not think that takes away from the restaurant if you're looking for a great meal. And I'm mindful that domestic costs are often (and are growing) financially infeasible for some restaurants. Great spot!!

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    Petra's Restaurant - My food was swimming in grease and the bread pudding was burnt.

    My food was swimming in grease and the bread pudding was burnt.

    Petra's Restaurant - Steak baked tater and vegetables very good

    Steak baked tater and vegetables very good

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    Francois - cajun - Updated June 2026

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