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“"Real Nawlin’ food"”
The restaurant isone of the hottest food tickets in town, known for its eclectic mix of Creole and Cajun specialties, at reasonable prices — its irrepressible owner/chef, Jacques Leonardi, who holds court each night dressed in a white chef's jacket, shorts and Birkenstock clogs. The place is decorated like a kaleidoscopic dream of Southeast Louisiana: a blue marlin arches over the entrance and a boar's head noshes on a Barbie Doll while Mardi Gras beads and Christmas lights glisten from the overhead light fixtures. A poster from "Southpark" here, a picture of the "Blessed Mother" there and, everywhere, paintings of local musicians. Reservations are only taken for parties of five or more up to 30 days in advance.
While in New Orleans, my wife found this place and knew I'd like it. She said it was really nice food and I didn't have to be so dressed up... So, I took off my shirt and threw on my Metallica... Read more
I had been trying to go to Jacques-Imo's for years on New Orleans trips but the timing never worked out until this trip when I was running out of energy and decided I'd skip out early on French... Read more
I have eaten at this restaurant several times and I cannot believe that I have never reviewed it! New Orleans has a ton of excellent restaurants, unfortunately a lot of them are touristy in... Read more
Jacques-Imo's Cafe
Hours
- Wed - Fri: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Sat: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Bar
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Outdoor Seating
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