Fun & Friendly New Orleans Dining
In truth, all restaurants in New Orleans are gay friendly, but the following list highlights some of the city’s establishments that are either gay owned or have a special connection to New Orleans’ GLBT community.
Bywater Bar-B-Que
3162 Dauphine St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 944-4445
In addition to the bar-b-que of its name, this Southwestern styled joint has a surprisingly diverse menu, including many options for vegetarians. The courtyard offers the perfect atmosphere for a sunny Sunday brunch.
Clover Grill
900 Bourbon St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 598-1010
www.clovergrill.com
The witty menu spells out the grill’s fairly typical diner fare which is served up by cheeky, sharp-tongued waiters. The restaurant is well-known for its hamburgers cooked under a hubcap.
Eat
900 Dumaine St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 522-7222
www.eatnola.com
Eat is a chic bistro that reinvents locally loved New Orleans dishes for a modern palate. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
Feelings Café
2600 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 945-2222
www.feelingscafe.com
Located in a historic building with an intimate piano bar and beautifully romantic courtyard, the Marigny’s Feelings Café serves fine Creole cuisine for its clientele of friendly regulars.
Meauxbar Bistro
942 N. Rampart St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 569-9979
The French Quarter’s Meauxbar Bistro falls somewhere between fine dining and a stylish but casual neighborhood restaurant. The adventurous menu touches on Louisiana contemporary, Cajun, and Asian cuisine.
Petunia’s
817 St. Louis St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 522-6440
www.petuniasrestaurant.com
In this a lovely (and very pink) historic Creole cottage, crêpes are the highlight of the menu. The restaurant also serves seafood and New Orleans Creole and Cajun standards.
Slim Goodies Diner
3322 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-EGGS
www.slimgoodies.com
A casual diner that has become a fixture along bustling Magazine Street, Slim Goodies dishes out all sorts of burgers, salads, and sandwiches as well as breakfast all day long. Open from the crack of dawn until 3 pm.
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