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    Jacques-Imo's Cafe

    4.4 (2.9k reviews)
    PriceyCajun/Creole
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    Loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Watermelon mojito
    Scarlett M.

    This is a fan favorite local recommendation. It is a super quirky really fun decorated place. This is my first time visiting this place and ohhhh boy absolutely delicious! Alligator cheesecake is absolutely fantastic, it is kind of like a crustless quiche so good. We got the tuna special and oof that sauce was divine, I wanted to lick the plate. The blue cheese with the steak was equally good. And finished with the coconut bread pudding....my mouth is salivating. Also the watermelon mojito is everything, get that 100% Staff are so sweet too!

    Shrimp And Alligator Sausage Cheesecake
    Kaitlyn S.

    Had their alligator cheesecake at the festival in April 2026 and I'll dream about it! Don't sleep on this bad boy - it's like a queso or a quiche had a baby with a soufflé

    Blackened Redfish
    Luke H.

    Cajun cooking at its finest! When I think of the NoLA food scene, Jacques-IMO's comes to mind. Every thing I ate here (from the complimentary savory cornbread to the succulent redfish) exceeded my expectations! The restaurant itself is vibrant with art and disco music blared through the intimate dining setting. Come early in order to get a seat or be prepared to wait. Either way uou will not be disappointed!

    Grouper Iberville, red beans and rice, stewed cabbage
    Mona M.

    YUMMY!!!!! The corn muffins were delicious...sweet and crusty with this garlic butter drizzle. The watermelon mojito was very refreshing and was stocked with muddled fresh watermelon. The duck and andouille sausage gumbo was ok...I prefer mine a little more hearty. The "cheesecake" was delicious! It's similar to quiche but more savory. The grouper iberville was perfectly cooked. My favorite sides were the stewed cabbage and the mashed sweet potatoes. My hubby had the Austin Leslie fried chicken and it was great...4 pieces, you can choose dark or white meat or combo. The place is like an older house transformed into an upscale dive...don't freak out about walking through the edge of the kitchen to get to the dining room. The servers were very attentive and everyone was helping each other out.

    Blackened redfish with crab chili mayo
    Felipe W.

    Come here for guaranteed high quality specialty creole food in New Orleans with quirky art and on point with Nola's style. Everything here is one of a kind! The night started with the best appetizer I've had - corn bread. They did an amazing job with this. The blackened redfish with crab chili mayo was spectacular, I wish I was a local so I could eat this often. Austin Leslie's fried chicken was obviously a home run and the shoestring fried were perfect size and crisp. I had a blast at this quirky establishment and walked around to take pictures of the murals and paintings. My only issue is this is far away from downtown but I say the trip is worth it every time!

    Aunt Leslie's Fried Chicken
    Quan N.

    Jacques-Imo's is one of those places that locals will gate-keep. They don't take reservations for parties less than 5. Seating is a little tight in spots but workable. The menu is a good mixture of standard creole comfort food. My companions and I walked in on a Friday evening and were told it would be a 45 minute wait for a table if 3. However, no more than 10 minutes later, we were seated. When I say we could have ordered everything on the menu, we could've ordered every single thing in the menu. Of note, we had the crawfish and alligator sausage cheesecake, pork ribs, deep fried roast beef po-boy, Aunt Leslie's Fried Chicken, and lamb shank. Not pictured was the bread pudding which we devoured without picture. The group traveled to New Orleans to try out time of the best cuisine the city has to offer. In my opinion, Jacque-Imo's had it all; good food and good service.

    front: mashed potatoes and shoestring fries.  back: crawfish etouffee
    Bloss C.

    I have been wanting to eat at Jacques Imo for a while and I was not disappointed! Service was very friendly and our server was so helpful in parsing out which dish I should order (I was stuck between four different fish dishes). Based on their recommendation, I went with the Pan Fried Gulf Fish with Pecan Meuniere and really enjoyed it! As a pescatarian, I was a little limited in the sides I could order, but they were so nice and helpful in telling me which sides were paired without meat. The sides I ended up with were the mashed potatoes and the show string fries, which two potato preparations in one meal is a first for me, but both were excellent so no complaints here. In fact, the shoestring fries in particular were magnificent. Each entree is also served with a small salad and corn bread that is to die for. I also had a hurricane cocktail (for the first time!) and enjoyed it.

    Watermelon mojito
    Jennie C.

    This is hands down one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. I will crave this fried chicken forever I swear! So glad a local told us about this place because wow. Our server Gretchen was so friendly and provided excellent service. The inside is unique and has such a cool vibe. What an absolute hidden gem off the beaten path. This will be my staple every visit to the area (which is often)!

    Hanging with Jacque himself
    Bianka M.

    The hostesses were extremely rude, they didn't acknowledge us upon entry to the restaurant. They remained focused on their conversation they were having and randomly looked up at us several times and continued to chat and at one point they started calling names for tables without even asking us if we wanted a table. Fast forward to getting added to the waitlist and finished a seat at the bar for a drink while waiting, I saw someone who appeared to be a manager and got her attention to inform her of the situation. She apologized and made sure we got seated and even sent over an appetizer on the house which wasn't my angle . My goal was to assist the staff on training as this place is well known however people (me particularly) don't support and spend their money where they are tolerated and treated rude. Fast Fast Forward Our food was amazing we had several dishes and the star of the show was the Red Fish. We got to me Jacques he came through jumping up and down and dancing bringing the mood all the way up in the restaurant. He sat with us for drinks and we took photos. - Blacken Red Fish is amazing - Corn muffins are like your great grandmothers recipe - Fried Grits with corn grits was tasty

    Tammy E.

    Loved loved loved this place. While in town for work, someone recommended three places to choose from and this one sounded like my kinda place. It was off the beaten path, cute, quirky, with the absolute best team of servers, and the most flavorful and delicious Southern cooking you could hope for. We were there on a weeknight not long after opening so we were able to get a table without waiting - whew! I had the cajun bouillibaise with mashed sweet potatoes and coleslaw and had a smile on my face the whole time we were there. The bread pudding dessert that was not on the menu was also phenomenal. What a treat. The owner came through and chatted with some regulars and then we ran into him on the street going back to our car. Nice fella. Great restaurant. Highly recommend and can't wait to return!

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    Adam S.

    Definitely worth the trip out of the city, about 15 mins away. Everything here is so good can't go wrong, you can get a drink at the bar before they seat you. They also have a bar next door. Service was perfect and the vibes just gave New Orleans with the decor and music.

    Crawfish Etoufee and Venison with sides.

    Favorite restaurant in New Orleans hands down. Have been multiple times, only thing that would make it better would be if they took reservations. But with how small of a space there is that would make them impossible to get. So be peep to show up early. I have waited 2 hours before. But Maple St is a nice area you can go get drinks while wait. And the food and atmosphere is so worth it. Classic Cajun food that beats out any restaurant in the area. I got the crawfish etoufee which always gives you a good amount of meat and is one of the best etoufees Ive had. Venison was also really tasty and a good choice if you are looking to try something new. The Brussels sprouts were super good for an appetizer. Always will be coming back!

    stuffed shrimp
    Simi O.

    First things first, go! Every Uber driver or tour guide will recommend this place as somewhere to eat while in town, and I totally agree! There is a wait, even though I was just dining by myself and had made a reservation. I waited about 30-45 minutes, which is why I gave them four stars. But after waiting, the service was good, and the food came out quickly. It is a quirky restaurant with a lot of things going on (decor and unique ambiance of restaurant).

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    Every dish was delicious as usual!! Service was friendly and engaging! Such a fun and eclectic ambiance!

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    Jacques-imo's is good restaurant also the owner of crabby jack on Jefferson Hwy don't forget the alligator pie!

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    3 Questions: 1. Do they actually have outdoor seating? 2. Can Outdoor seating be reserved for party…

    No outdoor seating! I think they might have a chair or two outside? It looks like outdoor seating… Read more

    Are there any less busy times to go?

    Im not sure; I was only in town for a bit. I think it stays pretty busy. However, they are super-efficient. We were told our wait time would be 20 min, but we were seated in less than five.

    Are there vegetarian options? No seafood

    There are a lot of seafood options on the menu. I'm vegetarian but I don't eat a lot of shellfish and I only eat certain kinds of fish. So it was a bit of a challenge for me.

    Do they have outdoor seating?

    Yes, they have one fabulous outdoor table in a truck bed parked outside the restaurant.

    Do they have any gluten free options?

    They do offer a few gluten free options. There were 3-4 main dishes, no appetizers and of course the corn bread wasn’t gluten free. They did have one gluten free dessert. You’ll need to talk to your server and the manager upon being seated.

    Do they take reservations?

    We currently accept reservations for groups of all sizes.

    Do they have a kids menu?

    Yes! Not printed on the menu, but they offer chicken tenders, fried catfish, or pasta for kids. Generous portion plus two side dishes: $10

    Typically how long is the wait on a Saturday evening?

    Hour ish...but there is a great bar next door that will have live jazz on Sat. Drop ur name and go get some drinks!

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    Hot N Cajun

    Hot N Cajun

    4.3
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    3.7 mi

    OMG!!!! This place was sooo freaking good!!! The seasoning and sauce was perfect for what we asked…read morefor. I came with a friend who had never had a seafood boil. I've never had crawfish and seeing it was crawfish season we were destined to be here. We built out our own seafood boil, which included, 1lb shrimp head off, 2 soft shell crab clusters, 1lb crawfish, corn, potato, and sausage. Let's just say we left with a pretty big leftovers box We ordered the hot house flavor and do not regret it one bit! Our server was so kind to show us how to peel and eat the crawfish and honestly it was so fun!! I will definitely be back next time in New Orleans!! One quick note I will say that I learned from a local that I wish I knew before this feast (And you should double check with staff if this info is correct). Most seafood boil places in the area when they have headless shrimp it is farmed and brought in from outside retailers where if you get head-on it's from local ships in the area/fresh caught. Apparently they've been struggling and if you want to support New Orleans local fisherman then go for the head-on shrimp. Again double check with staff if their head-on shrimp is local cuz I learned this information after visiting.

    The atmosphere at Hot & Cajun was clean, comfortable, and inviting. Unfortunately, the service left…read morea lot to be desired. We waited approximately 30 minutes before our waiter even came to greet our table, which set a disappointing tone for the entire meal. The food was decent, but nothing particularly memorable or worth going out of the way for. It's possible the long wait and lack of attention from the staff affected the overall experience and my enjoyment of the meal. The restaurant has potential given the nice atmosphere, but the service needs significant improvement. Until then, I can't rate it any higher than 2 stars.

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