The good was absolutely wonderful once we got it. The service was rather slow as the staff seemed overwhelmed. Being that it's an airport restaurant, the atmosphere was rather loud, but nothing we couldn't handle. read more

Didn't have time to grab some food before going to airport. Decided to order takeout at Leah's at the bar. The server was super sweet and personable. I ordered 2 dishes and she packed it extra carefully since she knew i was taking it on the plane and wanted leftovers for work since one of the dishes was on the soupier side. My mouth is watering just thinking about the food right now. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Half of my Shrimp Creole that traveled with me back to California - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

I had a good wait for my departure on a Sunday night. This is in the new airport departure section. I don't expect much from celebrity-related restaurants at airports, theme parks, etc; but this is New Orleans and we're talking Leah Chase. The queen of creole cooking in many circles. To me this was a sell out. I sat at the bar. The bartender was very nice but nothing was going right it seemed. Orders coming out of the kitchen wrong ( not just mine). The bar area needed to be bussed. I had to wait over 20 minutes for a Sazerac cocktail ( and the bar was barely a third full). I wanted one last taste of new Orleans before boarding my flight. I didn't expect the best. It was a disappointment. Even fries stunk. Plenty of other options at terminal to choose from. I saw some of the other reviews ( best Po boy ever?) OMG. read more

This is the first stop off once you get through TSA. My wife and I each had their Bloody Mary, which was sooo good. A little spicy but extremely flavorful. Yay! We decided on having breakfast. I had the BBQ Shrimp omelette and my wife had the Crawfish & Andouille omelette. Given its the airport, the food comes out extremely fast and piping hot. Our omelettes were massive in size and steaming when they arrived. These were both AMAZING!!! You all know when you go to the airport to eat food, it's a roll of the dice. Between the BM's and the Breakfast, we hit the jackpot. If you are flying out of NOLA, it would be a mistake not to stop on and have a bite. All of their food is fantastic, as we've been here multiple times. read more

Leah's Kitchen - BBQ Shrimp Omelette - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

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Having already had the delicious food at Dooky Chase, my husband and I spotted Leah's Kitchen on the way to our gate and said "well, why not?". I'm so glad we did - our meals were delicious and our server was a joy to be served by. My husband had the catfish and grits - and both were well seasoned and filling. I had what I displayed and I cleaned my plate. If you're in the airport and need somewhere to go that won't disappoint - Leah's is it! read more

Leah's Kitchen - BBQ Shrimp & Fried Green Tomato Remoulade - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

Leah's restaurant is named after Leah Chase, wife of Dooky Chase. Leah was known as the Queen of Creole Cuisine. The decor is like none other from the lighting in the shape of stacked pots to the huge mural of Leah Chase. The food gets 10 out of 10 from me for taste, quality, and service. I'll definitely be back on my next time in NOLA. read more

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Wasn't expecting much at all, just needed a last minute food option after some crackhead behavior on the way home from Mardi Gras. Well this place DELIVERED. Had my first PO' BOY experience and it was bomb dot com. The shrimp was so juicy and the breading was really nice and soft. Also tried the SHRIMP CREOLE which was really legit, tastes as good as it looks in the photo. Would highly recommend both dishes. Definitely got an authentic Louisiana cuisine experience in the least expected of places. The service really blows though, they take even longer than me taking a dump at my office during work hours. read more

Great service! Had a delay in our plans, grabbed a couple of drinks to pass time, and we had the best bartender, Cindy! Super sweet and just took the best care of us. 10/10 would recommend going while Cindy is working read more

I stopped here for take out because our flight was about to start boarding. The restaurant was just opening and the very nice gentleman took my order. He was one of the few nice people at this airport. I ordered the fish and grits. I didn't get to eat my food until I arrived home and even after being reheated the food was good. In a small bowl that I thought was the grits turned out to be something else. I'm not quite sure if what it was but I have an idea, not saying what I thought in case I'm wrong. I will tell you that it was really good. It was made with corn and sausage and I believe it was green peppers ‍ (see photo). read more

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Leah's Kitchen at the airport is my last chance for great NOLA cuisine before I leave this amazing food city. Leah Chase was the chef of legendary Dooky Chase in the Treme, and she won almost every culinary award possible. Dooky Chase was packed during Jazz Fest, so I'm glad I can sample their Creole offerings on my way out. Shrimp Creole: The shrimp is simmered in a Creole sauce of tomatoes, the holy trinity (onion, celery, and bell pepper), and cayenne-based seasonings. It is served with a mound of fluffy white rice. The shrimp are paradoxically large and tender, and they require a few giant bites. The sauce is well balanced and comforting. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Shrimp Creole - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

The hostess and the waitress were great! Friendly, gracious and ready to serve. The area we were seated at was clean and had a place to plug in my phone. The ambiance and music selection were good. Upon getting my order, I did switch the jambalaya with greens which the greens were great. However the fish was not "redfish" and the description for the meal stated "a lump" unfortunately, I received a pinch of crabmeat. This really disappointed me and was not accustomed on receiving false meal descriptions. Upon taking social media survey, many folks requested that I send the meal back for false advertising. However, I did eat and it was good. I was just disappointed in the false advertising of the meal description. read more

Leah's Kitchen - The menu description of the Louisiana Redfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

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I'm a seasoned traveler who spends a lot of time in airports and I can say with great confidence that this was the best meal I've ever had in an airport. When I arrived to MSY, I saw this spot - a modern offshoot of Dooky Chase's. Having cleared TSA quickly and hungry as usual, I popped in here. I thought I'd get something small but forgot that I was in NOLA where portions are always enormous! I chose to order the Blackened Shrimp Remoulade with Fried Green Tomatoes and was SOOOOO impressed. For $12.99, you get 7-8 crisp grilled shrimp and three thick slices of fried green tomatoes over field greens and blue cheese crumbles. Everything is dressed with a sharp mustardy remoulade. Delicious, a great deal, and a nice meal to cap off an enjoyable trip. Highly recommended! read more

Leah's Kitchen - Shrimp Remoulade Salad! Best airport food EVER! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

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If you're at New Orleans airport and wondering where to eat - the answer is Leah's Kitchen. Hands down - the best airport meal we've ever had. The fried chicken is next-level: made to order, crispy on the outside, super juicy inside, and honestly way better than the "reference" fried chicken we had at Jazzfest . The rice and beans were better than the "known for their rice and beans" spot we went to - full of flavor. The collard greens (I was reluctant to order) were smoky, tender, and not overcooked or greasy at all. You can tell everything's made to order and really truly cooked to respect the namesake Leah's legacy. Bonus: cocktails. Total surprise. Not overpriced and the Sazerac was perfectly balanced had that bold flavor you'd expect from a "mixologist" NOLA bar. When was the last time we found food and drink this good in an airport--never. Ok maybe our home airport in SF. Service is made to order pace - which means this is not grab and go but the staff is super friendly and the food is more than worth the wait. read more

We shared the red fish dish and it was amazing! Service was great, our server was very sweet and the atmosphere was great. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

Do not let the reviews about slow service stop you from trying Leah's Kitchen. Our experience was NOT that. Iriel took great care of us. All the staff were welcoming and helpful and right on top of everything. Our food came out quickly. We ordered the crab cake appetizer and it was sufficient for a lunch. One large crab cake served on a fried green tomato with greens. The best crab cake I ever ate! The Shrimp PoBoy was very good. Leah Chase was the Executive Chef of the famous Dooky Chase Restaurant, a New Orleans Creole landmark, for over 50 years. She was a James Beard award-winning chef. Of course, if you are rushing to catch a plane, then sit-down restaurants are not the choice for you. But if you have time for a real meal, this is the real deal. read more

I did not expect food of this quality at the airport. I ordered the shrimp creole. It was fantastic. So many good sized shrimp that I had trouble eating it all. Some of the best airport meals I've ever had. We ordered the bread pudding for dessert which was outstanding as well. Highly recommend! read more

This restaurant is located at NOLA airport. We were at the airport waiting for our flight back to Boston. We really wanted to visit the world famous 'DOOKIE CHASE' restaurant, but didn't have enough time... Luckily, this restaurant is owned by the Chase family and it was the perfect ending to our trip! You MUST try the catfish and grits! It comes with a side of unbelievably flavorful smoked sausage corn. The catfish was flaky and extra crispy on the outside, the grits were cheesy and creamy and warm! 5/5 My mom had the redfish dinner, I think it was over cooked. It wasn't hitting us the way the catfish did. Nothing to really write home about... 2/5 They have a couple of signature cocktails that were delicious as well. I had the Leah's Creole Queen Crown, it was fruity and strong! 4/5 In conclusion, I recommend you check out the restaurant! read more

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We were a bit disappointed we could not get into Dookey Chase. Word to the wise, if you coming from out of town PLAN YOUR VISIT IN ADVANCE AND RESERVE A SPOT as they have limited hours. Anyway, at the airport we did find Leah's, which is themed after Leah Chase. Great location but busy. Our service was a bit slow, however the dish I ordered was excellent - fish and grits. read more

the decor was creative & beautiful. Our waitress was welcoming & sweet awesome customer service. & the food OMG we'll be back read more

Leah's Kitchen - Front of the Restaraunt - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

My fave place to eat when I'm in NOLA never disappoints. Also all of the staffs are super sweet.

We stopped in here while waiting for our flight back home. Came in around 12:30pm. Place was fairly busy. Was the only server working with the floor and behind the bar. Nine out of 10 people have been flustered, if not frustrated and rude, but Amber ended up like a champ. She was positive, friendly, efficient. Epitome of grace in depression. The food wasn't bad for airport food, but what made the experience was watching Amber do her thing.. read more

As good as it gets for airport dining, I ordered the Louisiana Red Fish dinner and it was delicious, served fresh and hot with only a very short wait after ordering. Blackened and served over rice and a creole sauce. My server, Julia, was excellent! read more

Leah's Kitchen - Redfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

Nice place and really good looking food! I asked if they could make a BLT and damn, it was good! I think it came to $10! The breakfast potatoes were outstanding! read more

Leah's Kitchen - Beer - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

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I'm getting ready to board my flight back to Chicago so I'll keep this short and sweet. This is a solid option if you're at the airport looking to grab a quick bite. The space is clean and looks inviting. I had a bowl of gumbo and a bloody mary. Both were very good. My server (Amber) was friendly, professional, and attentive. All-in-all a very pleasant dinning experience. read more

Leah's Kitchen - A tasty bowl of gumbo. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

Slow service, slow cooking, slow eating... and I wouldn't change a thing. It gave me time to wonder about the origins of Leah's Kitchen and exactly who Leah was, and wow. I am sorry I didn't know sooner. What an absolute legend Leah Chase was. One peek inside the kitchen and you know good food is coming out - 90's hip hop and smiles a-plenty. They're having a great time and it ends up on the plate in front of you. What a way to leave New Orleans... Oh, we ordered the fish & grits and red beans and rice -- see photos. So, so good. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Fish & Grits - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

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Excellent food, service, and drinks! Loved the decor here especially for an airport restaurant. This is a must stop to start or end to any trip through New Orleans airport. read more

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The food was very good and well seasoned. I was impressed. The only thing I didn't like was the onions weren't cut smaller. The server was great and the ambiance was cool for an airport restaurant. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Crown peach drink - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

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Three for the food. Service "barely" gets a 1! Southern hospitality has completely been lost on this generation of young people. Thankfully, what they lack in reception, they make up for in flavor. The young lady busting tables was cordial and efficient. The only real welcome we received. The Red Beans and Rice and three (3) piece fried Chicken was stewed flavorfully with small cubes of Andouille. The fried Chicken was piping hot, juicy and seasoned nicely. The buttery, creamy Grits, topped with fried Catfish and a side of Texas toast was also hearty and delicious. All of it comes at a cost and not just the menu price. You pay in rudimentary Service Salutations and ordering, like, Would you like a drink with your meal...Seriously, we were not asked, not even once! Had to go up to the bar myself to make a basic inquiry because the waiter didnt know or didnt care. Based on her severe lackluster enthusiasm prior, if we were betting people, it would be the latter. I KNOW Ms. Chase is turning over! Beautiful, new ambiance. LOVE the copper colored pots that serve as hanging art pieces. Other than nostalgia, this is a HARD PASS! read more

Leah's Kitchen - 3 pieces of fried Chicken w Red Beans (substitute) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

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Did not enjoy the service. Asked for ketchup for child that wasn't on our table, had to grab it from another table. Seated ourselves by mistake and received a lot of attitude and waiting time in exchange, despite what was clear miscommunication. read more

Amber made one of the best Bloody Mary's I have had, which is so unexpected at the airport considering most airport places do the typical Zing Zang mix. Hers is AMAZING. And don't sleep on the andouille crawfish omelette. It is HUGE and delicious. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Blood Mary - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

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The ambience was bright and open. This was our last meal before returning home We ordered the Catfish and grits and the crawfish and andouille omelette. The catfish was fresh and piping hot as it lay on a bed of smooth grits and corn. Both meals were flavorful and it hit the spot for our final meal in Nawleans Yeah Babbbbbbbby! read more

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Leah's Kitchen is MSY's extension of the famous Dooky Chase restaurant run by the late Leah Chase. The Tremé restaurant is a New Orleans landmark, known for being the most upscale restaurant African-Americans could dine in during the Jim Crow era, when celebrated establishments like Arnaud's, Antoine's, and Galatoire's were whites-only. I was lucky enough to have visited Dooky Chase a few months before it was devastated by Hurricane Katrina, and Ms. Chase was actually overseeing the kitchen that day. (She was 82 at the time and not cooking regularly.) My family was invited to visit the kitchen, and we found the best-selling author and celebrity chef to be a warm, sweet, humble, and just completely lovable person. Of course, I had to visit a restaurant run in her name when I had the chance, so it was my first stop when I found myself with several hours to kill at MSY. The gumbo is as I remember it from Dooky Chase, which is definitely a Creole, rather than Cajun, gumbo: It's thinner, with a lighter roux and less of it, and perhaps with a touch of tomato. I prefer the dark brown, thick Cajun version, so this is not my favorite gumbo. Okra would have made it better, but I understand why it wasn't used for an airport audience. The fried chicken was a major disappointment. At our lunch at Dooky Chase, the dish was a major standout. My dad said it was probably the best fried chicken he ever had. The chicken at Leah's, however, was both underseasoned and overcooked, with the breast meat as tough as leather. As it's positioned as their signature dish and is cooked-to-order, this really should have been better. Service was good, and I like that the décor pays tribute to Dooky Chase's collection of art. (The bar area's glass racks, placed comically high up, got a laugh from me and another diner.) Leah's was something of a let-down, but I would still consider visiting again to try different items. But I'll do so knowing the magic of the old Dooky Chase and its chef isn't being recreated there. read more

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This place is a bummer. Food was ok but took forever. They serve you with plastic silverware, plastic drink cups, paper coffee cups. Staff are miserable and so service is awful. The hostess was particularly rude for no reason. A disappointing last experience after a great Jazz Fest. A shame to drag Dooky Chase's name down with this place. read more

Quick airport dinner after an amazing weekend in New Orleans. Needed a place to eat and work so stopped by Leah's Kitchen. Good number of people around but also plenty of seating. I ordered the Shrimp Remoulade Salad. Salad was tasty! Liked the Fried Green Tomato and the ample amounts of shrimp. My one complaint is that the sauce was too salty and overpowered everything else in the salad. It they had halved the sauce, probably would've enjoyed it more. But still tasty and at a great price! Water glasses are a little small and as you know I drink a lot of water and my glass was unfortunately empty most of the time. Wasn't great considering the saltiness of the salad. But all in all, solid restaurant and would definitely come back! read more

Leah's Kitchen - Shrimp Remoulade Salad - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

I'm heading home & this is my pre-flight meal...back for more & was equally delicious!! read more

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Terrible employees. No one seems to care to work here! The line is half way down the hall. One server one bar tender. The HOST is also the server. Everyone is sitting waiting for there food workers have no urgency to tend to customers! Owner should re evaluate his business structure! Maybe get in a different business! read more

I had a few hours to kill while waiting on my flight. I walked around for a bit trying to decide which restaurant to try. I'm so glad I chose Leah's! I ordered the Fish & Grits. A spoonful into the dish I forgot I was in an airport. The catfish was delicate and coated lightly. It wasn't muddy like some catfish can be. Every level of the dish was seasoned perfectly. The grits were a little thicker than I normally like, but the combination worked so well. My waitress, Irielle (I hope I remembered the spelling correctly), was pleasant and attentive. I also ordered the peach cobbler. I ate it before I could even take a picture of it. It reminded me of my peach cobbler. read more

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We ordered the country breakfast and a gumbo cup. Everything was so delicious. The gumbo is a little salty but it works really well with the biscuits, rice and grits. Brittany was our server and she was really nice and quickly to refill our coffee and other requests. This restaurant ambiance is so nice that we forgot that we are at the airport read more

I liked this place. It was my last restaurant stop before I go back home and it left a good taste in my mouth. Definitely something to make me remember New Orleans. I had the Leah's Fried Chicken with a side of Jambalaya and Red Bean. It was delicious. The server was very helpful and was the one who actually suggested that I get the chicken and it was surely a good suggestion! The place was very spacious and they accomodated my needs since I did not want to sit at the bar so they placed me in a table that had enough space. Plus the pots and pans as decorations was a very good addition to the place. Will look forward to my next trip to New Orleans and this is one of the reasons why. read more

Leah's Kitchen - Leah's Gried Chicken + Jambalaya + Red Beans & Rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

Ugh I hate having to write this poor review about this establishment. So let's talk about food. I am a native New Orleanian so I understand the history, culture and influence of the Chase family. I ordered the Bar-B-Cue Shrimp and it was way too salty. It was flavorful but extremely salty. The Service. There is this employee or hostess name Catherine. Very attractive older woman who has awful customer service. She was curt, disengaged and obviously annoyed with anyone. Based on her deportment I pondered several times to walk away but I wanted to experience the food here. From the moment I waited to be seated to the moment of ask for my check she was rude. I was taken aback by her behavior because initially she look like she would be a nice lady. I strongly disliked her behavior and I'm sure she probably turn customers off immediately. The ambiance was lovely. I loved it! They brought imagery of the late Mr. & Mrs. Chase. It looks very refined as I would expect knowing the brand. Job well done on the ambiance. Management please converse with Catherine her attitude is not acceptable in the restaurant industry and I know because I too own several restaurants. Lastly please not so heavy on the salt. One last thing I would like to point out is that the price point is very affordable. read more