LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULE (Let the Good Times Roll)
New Orleans is known for its captivating atmosphere, phenomenal food, and fascinating nightlife! However, most people fall into the cliche’ attractions missing the breadth of what New Orleans has to offer! Don’t get me wrong, if Mardi Gras and Bourbon Street is your thing, GO FOR IT! We just wanted to make you aware that New Orleans has so much more to offer! Let’s start with the Food…
Casual Dining
It’s hard to turn a corner without walking into a restaurant that serves great food! Oftentimes, A Cut Above Transportation‘s client incorporate dinner into their events….after all, who goes to New Orleans without partaking in the FOOD? If the French Quarter is your destination there are many food choices available to you! New Orleans is known for seafood so we’ll provide you with a couple of restaurants that are in or near the quarters that won’t break the bank, but sure to please your taste buds!
Deanie’s Seafood is loved by locals as the “Best Seafood Restaurant” (Times Picayune), “Best Place for Crawfish” (Tops of the Town 2014, New Orleans magazine) and the favorite place for fresh Louisiana seafood prepared in their signature Creole seasonings. For over 50 years Deanie’s has been serving huge portions of the best boiled, broiled and fried seafood. French Quarter to much for you? Its two restaurants in Bucktown and the French Quarter earned a Zagat food and service rating of “very good to excellent,” and its French Quarter private dining spaces are perfect for special events, rehearsal dinnerand weddings. Deanie’s has two locations to serve you Bucktown and of course the French Quarter or visit Deanie’s Louisiana seafood market online at shopdeanies.com for fresh seafood and Deanie’s prepared items shipped anywhere in the United States.
Located in the heart of the French Quarter at the corner of Bourbon and Conti Streets! They sit amongst world-famous music venues and vibrant nightlife of the French Quarter. Oceana Grill boasts themselves as one of the best restaurants in the French Quarter. Creole and Louisiana cuisine are their specialities; according to their site they are proud to serve the best crab cakes and gumbo in the French Quarter, as well as specialty poboys, seafood and a variety of creole inspired pastas. Oceana Grill is a spacious three-story restaurant that overlooks a quaint courtyard. They have seven themed rooms available for private events which makes Oceana Grill perfect for everything from an intimate cocktail party to a French Quarter wedding celebration. The combination of their award-winning dishes, friendly service, and inviting atmosphere Oceana Grill is a well-known hot spot frequented by celebrities, local residents, and visitors.
Willie’s Chicken Shack has 7 locations throughout the French Quarter and Downtown New Orleans! According to Willie’s they are just around the corner when you’ve got a craving for the best fried chicken in New Orleans. A Cut Above Transportation can agree that their chicken is slap yo’ mamma good! Willie’s chicken is made from their secret recipe and fried to perfection to order. As a bonus you can grab a frozen daiquiri or an ice cold draft with your meal; or take it to-go if the fun is just getting started.
We Dat’s is voted Top Spot by the staff of A Cut Above Transportation! If you are looking to fill your addiction for great Wings….LOOK NO FURTHER! These wings are so full of flavor that you can’t get enough! Whether you are looking to drop in and get your food to go OR dine in We Dat’s is perfect for you. We Dat’s have perfected their flavors and offer both traditional and customized sauces such as the Wuzzam which is inspired by local social media and entrepreneur Wuzzam Supa! They offer a trendy yet traditional atmosphere that boasts murals that incorporate the spirit of New Orleans and We Dat’s! You will be drawn to picture’s throughout the restaurant of celebrities from actors to Saint’s players who have patronized the venue! We Dat’s Chicken & Grill is perfect for any situation! Check them out next time you are in New Orleans!
Next time you are planning a trip to New Orleans contact A Cut Above Transportation to help plan your trip and provide your mobile needs!