So on Day 2 of my first New Orleans trip, I wanted an iconic meal at an iconic New Orleans spot…read more So we headed to Willie Mae's NOLA to try her famous fried chicken. I jumped on my OpenTable app and was able to snag a reservation on a busy Friday night. We took an Uber to the restaurant but I did notice most of the parking for this restaurant was street parking. Walking in about 15 minutes before our reservation and they sat us immediately at the bar,much to my surprise as the restaurant was packed and I had heard rumors of people waiting for long periods of time for a seat. The restaurant was very busy and quite noisy with the constant chatter of a full restaurant along with the most amazing music being played to create the best ambiance for a great meal. Once we sat down we ordered a few cocktails to go with our dinner. We ordered a Sidecar($18.00) and a French 75($14.00) Both were exquisite-tasted great and were well made. For food we ordered the 1/2 Fried Chicken order($18.00) which comes with 4 pieces of fried chicken and a side, I went with the Mac n Cheese but it was out and they gave me Red Beans and Rice and a side of Green Beans in its place. We also ordered the Caesar Salad with the Fried Chicken added.($13.00 + $5.00) Our food got to us in about 15 minutes, which was amazingly fast considering how busy the restaurant and kitchen were that night. Let's talk about the food. The Caesar Salad was pretty good,nice and fresh with a good balance of dressing and cheese. The Red Beans and Rice was my favorite side-was so flavorful and rich. The Green Beans hurt my soul a bit because I realized upon tasting those that I have been cooking mine at home all wrong all these years-they were perfect. The star of the night and what Willie Mae's is famous for though is the fried chicken and it did not disappoint. My wife said I looked like a kid on Christmas Day as I was smiling and enjoying every bite of my four pieces of fried chicken. All I could think about was how I wished my father would've made it to New Orleans at least once as fried chicken was his favorite food and the dish served at Willie Mae's would've blown his socks off. Pure Fried Chicken Perfection! Overall, if you're coming to New Orleans and fried chicken is your thing, Willie Mae's deserves a spot on your list.

Would have been 5 stars if service was better…read more Lunch Friday at 213PM Party of 2 No reservations Very modern feeling. Open kitchen with a horse shoe counter seating Checked in at 1413 Had a 25 to 30 min wait Gave them my name a cell they will page me when table. Seated 1424 Did not page me but called my name. Awesome we got seated before estimate time. Order taken 1429 Appetizer out 1444 Main out 1454 Check requested 1519 Check Receives 1533 Server: Corey Friendly and engaging. Corey did well thru out service what failed was the end. He filled water and got me a refill. It took him almost 15 minutes to get my check. The table next to us also finished around the same time and received their check, but they kept asking hin questions about the area for about 6 minutes. He then headed over to a newly seated table on the otherside of us to greet and get their orders. One patron was asking questions about the menu. Buffalo cauliflower $11- really done well. The florets were still crispy eventhough they were drenched in Buffalo sauce. My main course was the 1/4 dark with red beans & rice and corn bread $18. First let me talk about the red beans and rice...good flavor, well balanced. A really good side kick to the star. The fried chicken is really good. It was hot, crunchy and juicy! The chicken had flavor a s crust had flavor. 5 stars just for the chicken. 2 Unisex restroom 1 toilet and sink Paper towel dispenser Roomy, well stocked and clean

We stopped by for breakfast. First time at the new location. As always the food is good. I am a…read morecook and I love going try places but I get tired of spending money on food that I can cook at home and it tastes 1000 times better. When I want a bite and don't want to cook (rarely) and I'm in town I will stop and get a bite to eat bc I will be satisfied. It is definitely a vibe and of course the service is great. I love coming home (in town) and interacting with my people . There's nothing like my New Orleans people. As long as this place is around we will visit when we are in town.

Sigh. Disclaimer: the food just isn't the same anymore…read more My parents live on the Westbank, so whenever I come home to visit and stay more than a few days, I always make a stop here, specifically for their stewed okra on Tuesdays. I hadn't eaten here in over a year, but two years ago that okra SMACKED. It was so good I had to stop myself from eating the entire container in one sitting. This time, though, it tasted completely different. Honestly, I mostly picked over it. It did have a decent amount of seasoning meat in it, which I appreciated, but the flavor was just off. My mother agreed. I also ordered the stuffed catfish, and unfortunately the catfish tasted almost entirely like blackened seasoning and nothing else. It used to have much more flavor and balance than that. The yams were fine, and the seafood dressing tasted the same as usual, but I was really disappointed because the okra was always the star of the show for me. Since that's no longer hitting the same, I honestly won't be back. And mind you, this was after standing in line for ~90 minutes. I will say the workers still have that Southern hospitality, and the customer service itself was pleasant. But while standing in line and watching the workflow, it was easy to think of multiple ways the business could improve efficiency. I'm honestly surprised those issues haven't been addressed yet. If you want to go for the experience, then sure, go for it. But don't expect to be blown away. For me, the wait time, prices, and food quality just didn't live up to the hype anymore.

My husband and I had a wonderful dinner on Saturday, made extra special by Kayla, our server. She…read morewas super courteous, checked on us at perfect times, and just made our time there delightful!!

They have paid lot outside…read more Get menu, order and pay at the counter. Then find a table. The wonderful lady (Janet)comes by and takes the recipt and brings the food out to you. Real local place with lots of locals. Janet makes you feel like you welcomed...she is warm and friendly. Food came out within 10 minutes of sitting down. I ordered the crawfish etouffee omelet with cheesey grits $16.25. The wheat toast comes out unbuttered- that's awesome, I can control the amount of butter. The omelet is huge...folded over and topped with a savory crawfish etouffee. Really filling. The cheesy grits is smooth and filling. I just added a dash of salt and it's done! I could not finish. Way too much. Men's room 2 urinals 2 stalls 3 sinks Hand towel dispensers Very clean and roomy

The Service was great the food was amazing and the vibe was spectacular! Our server was beautiful…read moreand welcoming Everything was perfect and the food came right on time

My mom and I dined here after a long, hot day, and our server Mike was amazing and made our visit…read morevery memorable! He was so friendly, thoughtful, kind, and gave recommended his favorite dishes to us (the Jambalaya was fantastic and the sauce super yummy!) while taking into consideration our preferences. If we ever visit again, which we hope to do so again soon, we'll definitely be coming back and looking for Mike! :)

Rating: 8/10 A…read moreWestbank legend and it does gumbo nicely. I tried the gumbo, crawfish and apple pie. The crawfish pie was a little bit on the bland side but baked really well. Apple pie was definitely banging! And the gumbo was good.

Not necessarily a hidden gem but a classic gem known to most locals . The Pie Man used to post up…read moreat many of the city's locations! I decided to stop in and grab a small Crawfish Stew and Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce for my post workout reward (Don't judge me lol). It was on from the first bite. That stew and bread pudding had me dancing. I immediately told my coworkers about it that night! The very next day, we ordered lunch here and I got the Bell Pepper plate with Crawfish Stew and it comes with a dessert. Today's dessert was Apple Pie and I took my coworker's cornbread. The bell pepper was not boiled enough to break with the fork and not seasoned enough to my liking, but it was still very good. The crawfish stew was the star of the show! Seasoned well and full of crawfish, potatoes, and smoked sausage. The Apple pie was so delicious, all it was missing was a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The corn bread was very dry, it definitely needed some honey and butter. Now I will add, the lady who took my order today was not the best over the phone. She could not give me my total, and could not tell me what the dessert of the day was, and even hung up in my face. But, in person, she was much better. Also, be ready for at least a 30 minute wait. This is not fast food, it is home cooking! Overall, this is a super cheap spot to get a lot of food. The pepper plate was $18 with taxes. Perfect for that home cooked meal you've been craving when you don't want to do the cooking. I'm going back to try more items!

YOU MUST get the fried pork chop - the meat is juicy (unlike a lot of other pork chops in which the…read moremeat can be dry). the red beans and rice that came with it was good too. I loved their sweet tea. very homey vibes overall. our waitress was lovely. plenty of seating inside.

Great food Great service (Randy)…read moreThe ambiance was AMAZING! A MUST to check out. The owner was kind as well.

If I could give 10 stars I would! This is absolutely the spot you visit when you want food like…read moreyou're sitting in grams kitchen. You can't go wrong with anything ordered. No matter breakfast or lunch you'll love it. Also, the service is second to none...simply amazing! Ambience is chic as well.

I absolutely love this place. The people are very nice and welcoming. The…read moreFood is delicious and the restaurant is very clean.

We stumbled upon Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken while exploring New Orleans, and I'm so glad we…read moredid! The fried chicken was the star--served hot and fresh, perfectly crispy on the outside, and incredibly juicy on the inside. Just good, classic Southern fried chicken done right. The sides were great, but the fried green tomatoes are a MUST. They were fresh, crispy, flavorful, and had the perfect crunch without being greasy. This was also my first time ever trying chess pie, and WOW! It was absolutely to die for--rich, sweet, buttery, and the perfect ending to the meal. The service was friendly and welcoming, and everything came out fresh. Sometimes the best food spots are the ones you just happen to stumble upon. Great fried chicken, delicious sides, amazing chess pie, and friendly service. Definitely a 5-star New Orleans stop!

Oh my lanta, even thinking about this place is making my mouth water. I've traveled alot in the…read moresouth for work and driven to and from FL TX and CA and this is one of those places you hear about and figure you have to visit. Well I visited and MAN did I enjoy the spicy fried chicken. The crunchy exterior, juicy meat and hearty sides following by a slice of perfect pie washed down by a beverage of your choose your choice-choo-choosing makes it evident why the chicken crossed the road- to get to Gus's You order at the counter and in my case, take a seat and enjoy one of the many tables in an open seating area it lens itself from one person table, top to multiple people in larger parties. You sit and chill and it's brought out to your table which I think is a nice touch of customer service. What happens next is nothing short of Magic. This isn't Gus's county, famous or city, famous municipality, famous state, famous, or even region famous chicken: it's Gus's world famous fried chicken.

The kitchen is back open. This is a hidden gem, most will drive past this establishment. It is…read morefamily owned and operated. You have to try their chicken wings, they are amazing.

You've never tasted fried chicken like this before. This isn't your wacky KFC, raging cajun…read morePopeyes, or crappy Church's Chicken... this is the most addictive chicken you'll ever have the chance of eating. You've never seen a soul / Chinese food hybrid like this. Try their sweet and sour chicken combo--it's so succulent, and it melts in the mouth. Their divine egg rolls, meat pie, and the friggin amazing poboys with dollops of mayo are heavenly. In fact, you should just buy out their whole kitchen for catering cause i kid you not, when you eat here once, you'll come crawling back for more. Mark my words. Also, if youre getting sides for the meals, order the fried rice and/or noodles. My friends always crave their red beans and rice, or the seafood okra gumbo. Thinking about them makes me drool. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm heading out to get me some fried crack.

I found them through a listing in the travel guide that my hotel gave me. I googled them to see…read moretheir menu and it appealed to me. I had an idea of what I wanted but my server fine tuned with perfect recommendations. This was also the weekend Ohio St played Texas which was play on screen giving a Sports Bar appeal.

They have THE BEST chicken Alfredo and gina is an amazing waitress definitely coming back.read more