Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Harahan

"If Café Amelie is well-known, then Commander’s Palace is downright famous. One of the most storied locations in New Orleans history—the landmarked Victorian mansion, built in the late 1800s, has been in the Brennan family since 1974. It’s hard to go wrong when it comes to mealtimes—we particularly like lunch, when you can order one (or three) 25-cent martinis—but when it comes to romance, dinner is the way to go."

"This Garden District beauty made famous by renowned restaurateur Ella Brennan (who employed both Paul Prudhomme and Emeril Lagasse during her tenure) is known for its twenty-five cent martinis at lunch. Chef Tory McPhail also offers an affordable three-course prix-fixe special for about $35 or so, a steal for this landmark."

"The bread pudding souffle at Commander's Palace is one of New Orleans’s most iconic dishes, as is the restaurant's version of Bananas Foster (made with the added incentive of banana liqueur), but it's hard to go wrong with a praline parfait or creme brûlée either."

"Inside Brennan’s iconic pink Royal Street building, breakfast is a hedonistic, multi-course affair complete with dessert, cocktails, and many more cocktails against a backdrop of jubilant and lavishly colorful dining rooms, many of which look out at the brick courtyard and turtle pond through huge plate glass windows. Brennan’s gets the credit for creating the bloody bull (a twist on the bloody Mary with the umame-rich saltiness of beef bouillion), bananas Foster (a flamed dessert of bananas, rum, cinnamon, and sugar over vanilla ice cream that is as good as legend says it is), and eggs Hussarde (English muffins, coffee-cured Canadian bacon, hollandaise, and marchand de vin sauce). And, if Eater can predict the two more recent additions to the menu that will likely become classics, they are the rabbit Rushing (named for the current chef, Slade Rushing) and the eggs cardinal (shrimp boudin, spinach, lobster cardinal, black truffle hollandaise)."

"After a recent $20 million renovation, which included a complete gutting of the kitchen and the removal of the awkward restroom in the entrance hall/carriageway by the front door, the Grande Dame of New Orleans’ brunch restaurants is back, and better than ever, in that famous circa 1795 building. We spent Father’s Day brunch here, and it was my first time back since the renovation. All of the classic egg dishes that were invented here are still on the menu."

"Being an enterprising restaurant owner, Owen Brennan encouraged Paul Blangé, his chef, to invent a dish with bananas as the main attraction, in 1951. The dish was named after Richard Foster, the former chairman of the New Orleans Crime Commission and friend of Owen Brennan. In this iconic dish, bananas are flambéed tableside with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, rum and served with New Orleans Ice Cream Co. vanilla bean ice cream."

"If you want a Po Boy, we recommend checking out Killer Po-Boys, if you want a fancy dining experience where you dress up and have another Commander’s Palace like experience head on over to Galatoire’s on Bourbon St., if you want some great gumbo head on over to the Gumbo Shop, or if you want some of the best oysters in town to check out Acme Oyster House for their famed seafood. We had a hard time choosing our last meal because all of the food we ate was so good."

"Crawfish au gratin features Louisiana crawfish in bechamel sauce topped with cheddar cheese, green onions and breadcrumbs. Reservations accepted for the second floor dining room. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun."

"Then the Café Brûlot, which includes orange, lemon, cloves, cinnamon, brandy, Grand Marnier, and hot French roast coffee, is a must. Bonus: This boozy beverage is served tableside with a flame show."

"While most New Orleans seafood restaurants take a hyper-local approach to fill in the catch of the day, chef-owner Tenney Flynn at GW Fin casts a global net. The French Quarter restaurant impresses with quality and variety, including fish caught in waters around the world as well as right here in the Gulf. Chef de cuisine Michael Nelson's menu changes daily, depending on what's fresh and seasonal, but you might feast on King crab from Alaska, sea scallop crudo with local caviar and Scottish salmon with jalapeno glaze."

"Fresh fish is the star at this French Quarter fine dining establishment. As an avid fisherman, chef Tenney Flynn is meticulous when it comes to choosing the freshest product from his sources, and his entrées change daily to reflect the best catch. Whatever the preparation—wood-grilled, parmesan crusted, blackened—the flavors of the fish shine through."

"This French Quarter restaurant is known for having one of the best gumbos in New Orleans. There’s also a really great wine list to go with your food."

"Dat Dog wants to put a smile on your face with its affordable Irish Guinness sausage, topped with andouille sauce, onions, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, and yellow mustard. The artfully-crafted hot dogs, burgers, and chicken combine the soul of Louisiana with the sophistication of Europe. You can choose from over 30 available toppings at no extra charge and enjoy Dat Dog’s comfort food with a handcrafted beer or cocktail on the beautiful balcony or sun-splashed garden for a very low cost!"

"601 Frenchmen St., (504) 309-3362; 3336 Magazine St., (504) 324-2226; 5030 Freret St., (504) 899-6883; www.datdog.com. A crawfish etouffee dog is a crawfish sausage topped with crawfish etouffee, onions, tomatoes, mustard and sour cream. Reservations accepted for large parties."

"Address: 5030 Freret St (although the restaurant has four other locations in Magazine st, Frenchmen st, Lafayette and College st.). Phone number: (504) 899-6883. What’s better than some smooth jazz?"

"Your local New Orleans Subway® Restaurant, located at 4300 Old Gentilly Road brings delicious ingredients and mouth-watering flavors in billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations to you. An alternative to traditional fast food, we offer freshly cut veggies, toppings, protein and freshly-ba..."

"With modern décor and an otherworldly menu, Maypop is a far cry from what you would expect from a “kid-friendly” restaurant. The food options mix flavors from Southeast Asia, Louisiana, and Italy, with unique items like Smoked Paprika Spaghettini and Red Curry Charred Octopus. While I have yet to meet a child who will eat Roasted Bone Marrow in a Creole Bordelaise (it’s delicious), I have met many who are fans of chicken fingers, which are offered off-the-menu for the little companions, and served alongside seasoned fries – think Rally’s, only better."

"Looking for a perfect place to grab some brunch before a Saints game at the SuperDome?. Look no further than MayPop, which is just a few steps away from the legendary sports complex..."

"Maypop is a modern and elegant eatery in the CBD offering creative Southeast Asian-meets-southern cuisine. Chef-owner Michael Gulotta, who Food and Wine named Best New Chef in 2016..."

"Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-6088; www.facebook.com/masterp1ecejapanesecuisine. A New Orleans roll features crawfish, avocado, snow crab, spicy tuna, crunchy flakes, tobiko and eel sauce."

"Finally, head to Crescent Park for a beautiful sunset view of the city, and after the sun goes down venture over to Frenchmen Street for some live jazz and blues. While tourists tend to visit Bourbon Street, you’ll see more locals on Frenchmen. For tonight’s live music, check out this listing by the local radio station."

"Frenchman Street is just a few blocks away from Bourbon Street but it seems like an entirely different world. The daiquiri stands and “huge ass beer” signs are replaced by jazz clubs and spontaneous street performances. If you’re in the mood for live music then you’ll almost certainly find something to your liking here."

"Frenchmen Street is one of the greatest New Orleans attractions. The most famous section of this street consists of three short blocks that pack in a lot of action of the musical variety. Who doesn't enjoy live music while out to eat or out for the evening?"

"A beacon of locally made art and jewelry on Frenchmen Street since 2013, this evening market is open nightly from 7 pm to midnight or 1, depending on crowds. Right next door to the Spotted Cat and in the heart of the Frenchmen Street nuttiness, this brightly lit marketplace boasts a revolving roster of serious artists creating everything from sculptures made from flatware to Impressionist style streetcar scenes and inventive offbeat t-shirt designs. This is where locals in the know buy their gifts and art for the wall and wearing."

"Explore locally made jewelry, crafts, gifts and artwork under a twinkling canopy of lights as you walk hand-in-hand with your honey at the Frenchmen Art Market. Located at 619 Frenchmen Street, this charming outdoor craft fair opens only at night and is nestled between some of the most popular nightclubs in the area. After you’re done shopping, pop over to The Spotted Cat Music Club for live jazz music in an intimate setting."

"A stunning gallery in the French Quarter housing museum-quality pieces ranging from French furniture and impressionist paintings to Dresden porcelain. The 30,000-sq-ft showroom is in a 100-year-old landmark building, and one could spend an afternoon gazing at its walls, which bear such delights as an original Renoir oil portrait of his son and a recently discovered painting by Norman Rockwell. Not to be missed is the newly redecorated impressionist room, complete with original works by Monet, Van Gogh and even a Gauguin."

"Next up is the French Quarter's M.S. Rau, situated at 622 Royal St. With 4.5 stars out of 28 reviews on Yelp, the art gallery and jewelry spot, serving antiques and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. If you're looking for more, we found these details about M.S."

"M.S. Rau Antiques has been a French Quarter landmark for almost 100 years earning the trust of discerning antiques collectors worldwide. Their 25,000 square foot gallery literally overflows with remarkable collections of fine art, exquisite jewelry ...[Learn more]"

"United Apparel Liquidators (U.A.L.) on Chartres is the local location of the original store founded in Hattiesburg, Mississippi back in 1980. Now in three states with multiple locations, including this one in the French Quarter U.A.L. is a great place to browse. The concept is simple: the store trades in overstock from designers, showrooms and retailers at deep discounts."

"A Black Jack chicken club sandwich features a blackened chicken breast topped with bacon, pepper Jack cheese and fried onion rings."

"Located on the corner of St. Louis at Royal Street, the Rib Room has been the haunt of literary greats and the politically infamous for over 50 years. The Rib Room’s rotisserie remains a focal point of the menu of classic to contemporary dishes."

"Omni Royal Orleans Hotel, 621 St. Louis St., (504) 529-7045; www.ribroomneworleans.com. Pan-seared Gulf fish amandine is served with sauteed garlic kale and parsley potatoes. Reservations recommended."