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    Pra_LEES

    4.1 (67 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Soul Food
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Crawfish mac & cheese
    Amira A.

    The best fucking thing I had in Nola. Now I will say that mac & cheese was watery AF and I want better for them when it comes to that but they seasoned the hell out of it. I got the crawfish one that I randomly decided to add after I already placed my order. I originally ordered just catfish and fries. The fries were seasoned with season all and the catfish was beautiful. It was flaky, crunchy, pipping hot, flavorful. I tore my tongue up eating that catfish. My tongue is still a little tender from how hot that catfish was. I had to sit down and eat half of my food because I needed that fresh out the oil. Somebody saw me scarfing that food down and asked me what I was eating. She came back and ordered the catfish because of me. I hope she liked it because I sure TF did lol. Didn't need any thing on top of it aside from the essential squeeze of lemon. However, I did try it with hot sauce and ketchup. I don't need whatever sweet-and-sour teriyaki sauce they included. Pleaseeee open up a location in NYC.

    Catfish Box with Fries
    Manda H.

    Great food and vibes! I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area! I'd like to get the Salmon

    Fried Shrimp
    LC G.

    Pra_Lees is tucked away on a side street away from the busy Gentilly St scene, across from Dillard University. This hidden gem is has a cozy, laid back atmosphere. There is a sense of nostalgia when you walk through the doors and hear old school R & B tunes with corresponding videos. The food is good and prices are reasonable. The service is accommodating and the staff is friendly. Food Review: Crawfish Mac - is very delicious, has plenty of crawfish mixed into the tender noodles with creamy cheese. It has a hint of smoke and seafood flavor that delights your tastebuds. Fried Lobster - lobster tail is huge! It was fried slightly darker than golden, but didn't take away from the moistness. The accompanying sweet dipping sauce, really makes the dish pop. Fried Shrimp - golden fried, good flavor, kind of tough but tasty. Garden Salad - fresh greens and veggies was really good. Cabbage - HORRIBLE! Tasted scorched and overcooked.

    Jasmin J.

    My experience was unforgettable. While I would purchase food from this restaurant in the future, I would only purchase a to-go order. The dine-in experience was horrible, but the lady taking our order was nice, and the food was delicious overall. The dine-in experience was more like an expensive food truck experience opposed to a normal dine-in restaurant experience. You have to prepay for your food, they don't have water on tap, and no drink is refillable. All drinks are in a can or bottle. All food comes in Styrofoam to-go containers, including $40 lambchop meals. The cutlery and napkins are those that you would find with cheap food truck meals. There were no knives, so I had to eat my lollipop lambchops with my hands. No one serves you at your table. They call your ticket number for you to come get your own food, so the 20% tip you give at the beginning is for nothing. The indoor seating is limited. The air conditioning available for indoor seating is strained. Therefore, it's hot as soon as the door is opened a few times in a row. It took 40 minutes for us to get our food, and we were seated by the door and the bathroom. Our experience included the smell of an unchecked restaurant bathroom and a lot of bodies crammed in a small space. We were being accidentally nudged by patrons waiting to order their food because the indoor dining space is so small. The music started off pleasant, and then they changed the playlist. It was so disgusting and vulgar that I had to leave because we had a child with us, but I personally have zero appreciation for that type of music, so I would have left either way. Despite the dining experience, the food was good overall. My critiques have to do with the styrofoam plating of a $40 meal and canned yams. This is below standard for a dine-in experience and quality of a meal. If a dish comes from the can, the patron shouldn't be able to tell. The lambchops and brussel sprouts were pretty good. They are both dishes that don't need heavy seasoning, and they seasoned them perfectly. The crawfish macaroni and cheese lacked crawfish. The crawfish were more like a topping than a part of a dish, but it was still good. The favorite dish at the table was the Rasta Pasta, though the shrimp were not gulf shrimp and were small. Everyone was pleased enough with the food to purchase a to-go order in the future, but not for $40.

    Arthur W.

    I pass by this restaurant all the time and finally decided to check it out. Pra lees exceeded expectations. I went for lunch. You choose a protein, an entree, and 2 vegetables. I chose the deep fried lobster tail, rasta pasta, Cajun corn and the salad. The food was fresh, hot and tasty. The cashier was extremely nice and patient. The restaurant is a decent size. Not much parking but next time I'll dine in. I'm definitely going back to try the rest of the menu.

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    Tyra R.

    I've waited a long time to try this place out and I finally got the chance and it is 5 star for sure! I ordered the fried salmon ( I was skeptical because I was worried it'd be dry.... It wasn't!!), Rasta pasta and double brussel sprouts (because Brussels are my fav!... and they didn't disappoint). My friend got the grilled lobster, Mac & crawfish, corn and broccoli. For dessert we got the praline loaf. We sampled off of each others plates The salmon was nothing short of amazing and it came with a sweet chili sauce that was a nice added flavor. I had some remoulade sauce at home and I tried it on the salmon and that was good as well. The brussel sprouts were just perfect! The Rasta pasta was different than what I expected it was made of spiral noodles, shrimp and Italian dressing. I was expecting a cream sauce with a jerk spicy seasoning. It was my least favorite but that's more so because I don't like Italian seasoning, if you like Italian you'll love it. The Mac & crawfish was good and creamy. On to the dessert the praline loaf was good. I'm not a sweets eater but I do love a praline. This was perfect it wasn't too sweet and was the perfect ending to the entrees we had. As far as customer service it was good. The cashier was very friendly and was able to answer all of our questions and make recommendations. We tried to call in our order before we arrived but no one ever answer the phone so we just showed up and the wait wasn't more than 15 mins. So not bad ! The restaurant is so nicely decorated the murals painted on the walls are so NOLA. I can't wait to go back. And I definitely recommend this place to others. Next time I'm trying the yellow rice and shrimp!

    Chicken, rice, potatoes, broccoli
    Bree M.

    The establishment is beautiful on the inside, from the artwork to the seating. The food was meh. The chicken was over cooked and extremely hard to cut and chew . The potatoes will have your blood pressure higher than a kite.. Maybe I caught the cooks on a bad day.. but I will attempt again in hopes to have a better food experience.

    Interior
    Misha L.

    We went today because we didn't feel like cooking. However, it was a great choice. It was a little hard to find though. Food: I got the beef wrap and crab rice. He got the chicken quesadilla. I loved the wrap. It was amazing. Portion size was good. Crab rice was good. It seemed to have cheese in it which was weird but it was still pretty good. Wish there was more crab meat in there. The quesadilla was good but the portion size was soooo small. It definitely wasn't enough. Also the wraps and things like that should come with fries or something. Pineapple lemonade was decent. It was pink lemonade with pineapple juice added. Staff: the young man at the register was so nice and helpful. He was very informative and attentive. He kept us update as to the status of our food. By far some of the best customer service I've had here. Interior: it was nice but small area. If it gets backed it will be difficult to enjoy the tv they have on and to sit comfortably. Parking: there's only 2 parking spaces and 1 handicap spaced Overall it was good and I'd come back again especially since it's in the neighborhood

    Stuffed Burger
    Shalon P.

    Food was incredible!! Everything was good. Everything! The stuffed burger was so good. The meat is seasoned and then stuffed with goodness. It came dressed with tomatoes and I don't even eat tomatoes but I ate them that day. Burger was that good! Fried fish was seasoned and flavorful. And the batter doesn't come off like it does at some other places. Even the fries were great. They're kinda garlicky and delicious. The crab rice was delicious as well. Now it is a little warm inside and a fairly small space so I recommend getting your food to go. I'll definitely be back. My new favorite food spot!

    Catfish and pasta

    I follow Pra Lees on Instagram so I just had to try them out. I've been back twice the food is amazing and I have not been disappointed. The catfish is fried to perfection. I'll definitely be back to try different items on the menu but the pasta and fish is so good.

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    22 days ago

    So far so good . The breakfast is fabulous. I at least go there two to three days per weeks .

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    2 years ago

    Friendly mom and pops shop that sells quality food. I like to visit once a week for dinner.

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    i thought the food was an overall 8/10 but babyyyy that pink pineapple lemonade was too die for.

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    We had a little bit of everything on the menu and nothing disappointed me especially not the RoMein

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    4.7(786 reviews)
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    After a long day of travel to get to NOLA, I was too pooped to go out and hit the streets tonight…read morefor dinner. Ordered DoorDash from HDK on the cred of the many positive Yelp reviews and it didn't disappoint. Tried two dishes, as I couldn't settle on one. The fried fish and shrimp were outstanding! Loved the dipping sauce and the seafood was cooked perfectly. The fish fillet was about an inch thick and so moist and flaky. Yum! Not sure I loved the fries with the crawdat sauce - they were a little salty. This ff dish kinda gives poutine vibes with the gravy. The Superdome was also tasty. I liked the fried fish better than the blackened, but the mashed potatoes and corn and sauce draped over the fish was rich and delicious. This fish was much thinner and a little chewy. I'd love a hybrid of Superdome using the thicker fried fish. Bread pudding was my dessert, warm and dripping in caramel/brown sugar sauce. I had to restrain myself from eating the whole thing! This was a perfect way to start my visit to the Big Easy.

    I got takeout from Heard Dat during my first visit to New Orleans several years ago and it was one…read moreof the best meals of that trip, so when I visited again it was my very first stop after arriving from the airport. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed as the entire street had a power outage, but the chef very kindly came out to greet us and let us know what was going on and offered us some complimentary cold water for our trouble. I made sure that my group instead came back on our way out, and everyone raved about their meals and said perhaps it was best that we saved it for last! My Seafood Extravaganza came with a THICK piece of blackened fish, a generous topping of grilled shrimp, and excellently cooked fries topped with that crawfish sauce. My friends loved the grits and dark meat fried chicken in their meals. We all dug in so fast I'm sad to say I didn't take any photos to share! The chef came out once again to chat with us, and it's clear he really appreciates every guest. Heard Dat Kitchen offers the best of both soul food and Creole food under one roof with a good helping of Southern hospitality, and it's absolutely worth a trip or ordering in from the more touristy parts of the city. As our rideshare drivers testified, this is the real deal! Keep in mind it only has counter seating and outdoor picnic tables in a pretty small no-frills spot; I think the service and food definitely deserves to be displayed in a full-service restaurant if that is what the chef ever decides to do.

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    Seating area

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    Suzie’s Soulhouse - Ribs greens jambalaya and crawfish and shrimp pasta

    Suzie’s Soulhouse

    4.1(22 reviews)
    3.9 miCentral City

    While visiting NOLA for my anniversary, my wife wanted soul food in NOLA so I searched Yelp and…read morefound this place. There's not many soul food places in NOLA to my surprise. When you walk in you're greeted and told to get a menu and place your order at the counter. They will bring your food to your table. You pick any available table. That seems to be a thing in NOLA. The place plays contemporary jazz in the background so nice ambiance. They also have TV screens playing sports. I ordered the fried chicken, cabbage and jambalaya. Everything is WELL seasoned! I love seasoned food but this was too much for me. If it was a bit less seasoned I would have enjoyed it more. My wife got the shrimp platter with corn and mac & cheese. She felt her food was good and seasoned well. She wants to go back for lunch. To be fair I'm not a soul food person. It's not my first choice of food since I ate a lot of this food at church.

    Yes! It was yummy…read more We had the fried chicken and rib plates. We also tried almost all their sides. The mac n cheese so yummy and just the right amount of cheese. It was one of the most yummiest mac n cheese, I've tried. We also had the greens that were also yummy but a little salty for my taste, still I would return just to eat those. The corn bread was amazing, I was so happy with the texture, as it was not dry. My husband highly enjoyed the mashed sweet potato, they were his favorite as he enjoys sweets. The fried chicken left me wanting more, however, the ribs were not my favorite although they were tender, and had a good tangy flavor. I should have taken a picture of our plates because there was no leftovers. We had lemonade and the sweetest of teas. Honestly I highly enjoyed our meals The service was amazing, and super friendly. I also took an amazing peach bread pudding to go. The restaurant was golden and welcoming, they even asked if we wanted our table candle lit. Thank you to the ladies at Susie's. It was great.

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    Suzie’s Soulhouse - St. Charles catfish, jambalaya, corn bread.

    St. Charles catfish, jambalaya, corn bread.

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    Fried chicken, Mac and cheese, cabbage and cornbread.

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    This is the stewed chicken. As you can see the chicken looks warmed over and it is very dry.

    Triangle Deli - Fried catfish with shrimp

    Triangle Deli

    3.9(117 reviews)
    1.1 miSeventh Ward
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    The food here is on point. This is where the locals eat for sure. The seafood bell pepper is my…read morefavorite item and is a must try along with the smoked sausage poboy. The bell pepper has shrimp and ground beef in it and taste just like the ones I ate as a kid. Catfish is a must also. Their sides are just ok but still descent. However, I must say that the candied yams are good. This place is a gas station with the food counter in the back of the store. It is a grab and go type place. Parking is limited so you may have to wait until someone moves to park. There are many drink options to choose from like big shot, Fargo, Arizona tea ect. Service is fairly quick but you need to know what you want before you get to the counter because the line moves quickly. Prices get are very reasonable and you get a lot of good for the money. Definitely a must try spot.

    Best fresh fried fish you can get at a gas station! We visited Nola and heard great things about…read morethe gas station food. In the back of the store, is a deli where they sell soul food and good eats. Once we arrived they were out of all the items I was interested in getting so instead I ordered a 3 piece catfish and a good cold drank. Fish was amazing, fresh crispy, seasoned and well priced. I paid a total of $7 for the fish and two drinks. Service was fast and quick. Ordering area was busy so be sure to come early if you don't want all your selections gone. I'll definitely return for breakfast and snag some grits!

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    Wags Food & Culture

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    4.4(78 reviews)
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    Five fuckin stars. I'm giving 5 's. Ok. We were here for a few days and I'm one to try out the…read morelocal places cuz thats where the best food is.....usually, about 80% of the time. Two things to keep in mind. Don't let this place fool you. Its off the main street, looks suspicious, maybe on the list for a failed food inspection, but no. Its a local joint. The parking: Not a lot of room to park because of its locations so you might have to hoof it but we were lucky it wasnt too busy. The food: Sooooo good. They seem to have daily specials and on our first visit, I ordered the catfish with red beans and rice. My brother had the fried chicken, also with red beans and rice. And corn bread on both orders. Bruh let me you, this is BY FAR THE best red beans and rice I have EVER had. I took that corn bread and broke it into the red beans and rice and just about inhaled it after the first bite. It was that good. The catfish was good too, they had this sauce that was very similar to Louisiana Hot Sauce but not too tart and not too hot. It was so perfect we asked where to get it. (Walmart). On the second visit (yes we came back) they had smoothered pork chops. . The chops were moist and tender, rice and gravy were finger lickin good. The "mac n cheese" (in quotes because it wasn't the regular elbows I'm used to but still good). And the potatoe salad (it dont look like it but it is, trust me, it is) its just as yummy. So if youre in the area and visiting, ya need to go here. Your appetite will thank you. I'm saying dont let this place fool you

    Seafood here is very good. I only eat seafood, but friends say the meat dishes are very good too…read more One big problem is I got some seafood gumbo that they said didn't contain meat, but I could clearly see sausage! Thank goodness I didn't eat any or I would have been very, very sick.

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    Wags Food & Culture - Mustard greens, fried fish and candied yams

    Mustard greens, fried fish and candied yams

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