Trail Restaurants

Healthy comfort food. Gourmet soups, salad, sandwiches and daily specials for lunch weekdays; more upscale menu for dinner, served Friday-Saturday.

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Classic and contemporary Creole cuisine. Palace Cafe's "Flavor of New Orleans" cuisine is served everyday at this upbeat and lively grand cafe owned and operated by Dickie Brennan, of the famed New Orleans restaurant family. Located on historic Canal Street, Palace Cafe is housed in the Werlein building (former home of Werlein's, the nation's oldest family owned retail music chain), which has served as a New Orleans landmark since the turn of the century. A Commander's Palace veteran, Chef Darin Nesbit is the force behind the classic and contemporary Creole cuisine served at the downtown eatery. Signature dishes like Crabmeat Cheesecake, Andouille Crusted Gulf Fish, Pepper Crusted Duck with Seared Foie Gras and Louisiana Citrus Salad and White Chocolate Bread Pudding are just a few examples of Palace Cafe's nationally acclaimed cuisine. Palace Cafe's much-anticipated opening in 1991 earned the restaurant "Best New Restaurant" accolades from Esquire magazine and USA Today. Since then, Palace Cafe has received continued recognition from the public.

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A contemporary gem tucked into a historic yellow stucco townhouse which features casual food. Like a whirlwind, Emeril Lagasse has taken New Orleans dining to new levels with his fresh adaptations of classic Creole cuisine. Nola established its identity as a funky, informal restaurant whose menu features the fresh adaptations of New Orleans Creole and Acadian Cajun for which Lagasse is renowned. A relaxed atmosphere and the signature personal attention of Lagasse's staff lure his local following in the French Quarter. Nola's location, innovative menu and personable service make visitors and locals alike feel at home.

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Mila is the culmination of both the marriage of chefs Slade Rushing and Allison Vines-Rushing and their respective home states cuisines - Mississippi and Louisiana. With a seasonal menu driven by fresh picked produce from Lujele Farms, Mila delivers a new style of Southern fare with a lighter touch using French techniques in an elegant, yet relaxed setting in downtown New Orleans.

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Classic New Orleans home cooking. Mother's Restaurant opened in 1938 on Poydras Street's "Restaurant Row". Owners Simon and Mary (Mother) Landry and his large family cooked up po' boys for lines of longshoremen and laborers, newspapermen and attorneys. Mother's is not just a part of this great American tradition, but also stands as a uniquely New Orleans institution. In 1986, the Jerry and John Amato bought Mother's from the Landry's sons Jacques and Eddie. With the changing of the guard, many things were added but nothing, fortunately, lost. Jerry Amato, chef and proprietor, doubled the already dizzying size of the menu. Now traditional New Orleans dishes like jambalaya and Shrimp Creole line-up next to the pox' boys that Mother's made famous, such as the Ferdi Special and the debris po-boy. Breakfast, lunch and dinner items are cooked with fresh ingredients and bold, delicious flavor.

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Enjoy chef Pete Kusiw's progressive Creole cuisine at this upscale but casual restaurant in a charming old former bakery. Try the blackened brie with shrimp appetizer, or the Seafood Pirogue.

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Fresh seafood and steaks served along the banks of the Tchefuncte River. Great place to enjoy a drink on the deck and watch the boats sail by.

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Contemporary Louisiana cuisine by executive chef Kim Kringlie. Elegant yet comfortable atmosphere. Try Dakota's signature lump crabmeat and brie soup, seared tuna salad or any of the delicious desserts.

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Since 1934 the Landry family has been pioneers in fabulous Cajun cuisine. Continuing the tradition of serving a great Cajun meal today is the 3rd generation of family. Don's uses only the finest, freshest ingredients, carefully selected and perfectly se

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Since 1880, Commander's Palace has been a New Orleans' landmark known for the award-winning quality of its food and service. A hidden jewel in the heart of New Orleans' Garden District, Commander's Palace is truly one of the finest dining experiences in the world. Commander's setting with sounds that soothe the soul and set the mood for an unparalleled culinary adventure. As you sit spellbound by the atmosphere, you may hardly notice the attention to detail with which the Brennan name is synonymous. Commander's interior is as timeless and treasured as its gardens and offers views of them from the comfort of its garden room and newly remodeled patio room. Service at Commander's Palace is impeccable. The Brennans know that surrounding yourself with the best will only lead to a more enjoyable occasion and, as with everything else, they have succeeded again. The staff is eminently polite and virtually unnoticeable until they anticipate and then fulfill your wishes. As Commander's signature delectables start to arrive, you finally begin to realize why this is the most praised and awarded restaurant in the world. Once again, attention to detail is key. Your meal is nothing less than sensual, appealing to all of your senses in unison and leaving you with a lifelong impression that is Commander's Palace.

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Coffee's Boilin' Pot is a family restaurant specializing in Louisiana seafood specialties including fat boiled crabs and spicy crawfish in season.

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Chef Donald Link and partner Chef Stephen Stryjewski's Cochon celebrates Cajun Southern cooking in a rustic yet contemporary setting. The restaurant is located in a historic warehouse just two blocks from the Convention Center. Link and Stryjewski embrace old style traditions by receiving whole pigs and overseeing an in-house Boucherie, creating boudin, andouille, smoked bacon and head cheese. The menu also features handmade crawfish pies, rabbit and dumplings and spoon bread with okra and tomatoes. Cochon offers specialties from the wood burning over such a roasted oysters, suckling pig and beef brisket. Seafood from local waters round out the offerings with Chef Link's signature roasted gulf fish "fisherman" style.

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