THE GUIDE
Dining
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BACKSPACE BAR &
KITCHEN
American This comfy spot pays
homage to the French Quarter’s
rich literary legacy. The bar
serves drinks fashioned after
famed authors’ faves, while
the kitchen offers gumbo and
sandwiches. L, D (daily). 139
Chartres St., 504.322.2245.
Map 3, F4; http://www.backspace
nola.com
BAYON A
American Chef Susan Spicer’s
menu continually surprises
with fresh specials, but still
includes her signatures: grilled
shrimp with black-bean cakes
and coriander sauce, and that
nonpareil garlic soup. L (W-Sa),
D (M-Sa). 4 3 0 Dauphine St.,
504.525.4455. Map 3, F 3;
http://www.bayona.com
BENNACHIN
International “A taste of Africa”
in the heart of the French
Quarter. A wide selection of
vegetarian items complements
beef, lamb, poultry and seafood
dishes. BYOB. L, D (daily).
1212 Royal St., 5 0 4.52 2.12 3 0.
Map 3, I4
BOURBON HOUSE
Seafood A standout addition
to Dickie Brennan’s restaurant
empire. Stylish seafood dishes
share menu space with out-
standing filets and sides—don’t
miss the redfish on the half
shell with jumbo lump crab or
the bourbon-glazed shrimp.
B, L, D (daily). 14 4 Bourbon St.,
5 0 4 .5 2 2 .0111. Map 3, E4;
http://www.bourbonhouse.com
BRENNAN’S
Creole Under the helm of execu-
tive chef Slade Rushing, this leg-
endary eatery continues more
than six decades of tradition
with long-popular classics (eggs
Hussarde, bananas Foster)
coupled with fresh, contempo-
rary takes on Creole cuisine.
B, L, D (daily). 417 Royal St.,
5 0 4 .5 2 5.9 711. Map 3, F4;
http://www.brennansneworleans.com
BROUSSARD’S
Creole Broussard’s, established
in 1920, remains one of the
city’s premier fine dining spots,
with one of the most elegant
courtyards in the Quarter. The
kitchen turns out long-popular
classics, such as turtle soup and
Enjoy an afternoon drink on our courtyard
510 Toulouse St. | NEWORLEANSCREOLECOOKERY.COM
Contemporary
Coastal
Cuisine
701 S. Peters St.
504-302-7496
http://www.briquette-nola.com
Now Serving Lunch
Book reservations through
Open Table.