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Eater 38 Restaurants Still Open for Top-Notch Takeout in New Orleans

26 restaurants on New Orleans’s Eater 38 are currently open for takeout or delivery

by Clair Lorell Updated Aug 12, 2020, 4:29pm CDT

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by Clair Lorell Updated Aug 12, 2020, 4:29pm CDT

Of the restaurants that make up the Eater 38, a collection of New Orleans’s essential restaurants, many are closed for the time being due to the coronavirus pandemic, the summer slow season, or some combination of both. As of this writing, 27 are currently open, with many finding creative ways to offer takeout and delivery despite shifting restrictions and limited resources.

From a classic Jewish-Italian deli on Magazine Street to a longstanding Creole icon in Treme to a refined neighborhood bistro in Bywater, these are the Eater 38 restaurants in New Orleans that remain open. The situation locally, and restaurant owners’ responses to it, is shifting day by day, so be sure to check restaurant websites and social media.

This map was originally published on April 2, 2020 and has been updated with more options.

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Brigtsen's Restaurant

Chef Frank Brigtsen’s beloved Riverbend restaurant, a longtime destination for celebrating special occasions with friends and family, has reopened for to-go orders only, the first time its offered takeout. The menu of soups, salads, appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts will be updated daily. Call between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to place an order for a limited number of pickup times — 5, 5:30, 6, or 6:30 p.m. Low-contact pickup will take place on the sidewalk in front of the Riverbend restaurant.

723 Dante St, New Orleans, LA 70118

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Vincent's Italian Cuisine

Vincent’s is currently open for takeout every night from 5 to 9 p.m., serving Louisiana-style Italian classics like seafood-stuffed mirliton and corn and crab bisque. Order online here.

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7839 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118

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Vincent’s lamb chops

Jamila's Mediterranean Cuisine

Uptown’s beloved, family-run Tunisian restaurant is now open for both dine-in and takeout, 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Call to order.

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7808 Maple St, New Orleans, LA 70118

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Barrow’s Catfish

This Hollygrove shop with a reputation for some of the best fried catfish in town is open for takeout, Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call to place an order for curbside pickup at the restaurant, where the family has instituted a carhop model.

8300 Earhart Blvd #103, New Orleans, LA 70118

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Catfish platter from Barrow’s Catfish

Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar

One of the oldest and most loved of New Orleans’s many old and loved po-boy spots, Domilise’s is open for takeout and is now serving the full menu (including roast beef). Call to order or visit the takeout window Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

5240 Annunciation St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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La Petite Grocery

Justin Devillier’s nationally-acclaimed Uptown restaurant, known for dishes like crab beignets and turtle Bolognese, is open for takeout, delivery, and dine-in. Order through La Petite’s website or call for takeout, and order delivery through D’Livery Nola.

4238 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Saffron Nola

The upscale Indian restaurant on Magazine Street added takeout for the first time during the stay-at-home order, available 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call after 2 p.m. or order online here. Also taking limited reservations for dine-in.

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4128 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Blue Oak BBQ

Call the restaurant or use the online ordering site to get your Mid City barbecue fix, Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

900 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Parkway Bakery & Tavern

The beloved Parkway reopened in May with a limited takeout menu of its favorite po-boys, sides, and desserts. Call for parking lot pickup, Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by.

538 Hagan Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Heard Dat Kitchen

Central City’s Heard Dat Kitchen is open for comforting Creole-style soul dishes dailyfrom 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Operating with curbside pickup and delivery via Uber Eats, Waitr, and Postmates.

2520 Felicity St, New Orleans, LA 70113

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Dat Plate (chicken, fish, shrimp or bell pepper with mac and cheese, potato salad and peas)

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Commander's Palace

The Commander’s takeout menu changes daily and rotates classics like turtle soup, lacquered quail, and pecan pie as well as seasonal dishes like duck breast salad and wild Louisiana barbecue shrimp, available in family or individual sizes. Call to order, seven days a week between 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. for same-day pick up or stop by to order at the front door. Menu may change daily.

1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Liuzza's by the Track

Call Liuzza’s directly at to order the famous gumbo, barbecue shrimp po-boy, or garlic oyster po-boy, all stuffed to the brim with seafood. Curbside pickup or local delivery in Mid City.

1518 N Lopez St, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Coquette

Longtime Magazine Street stunner Coquette is open for takeout service, Thursday through Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. Order online day-of here or call the restaurant after 1 p.m.

2800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Cafe Reconcile

One of New Orleans most endearing restaurants, Cafe Reconcile doubles as a successful job-training program for at-risk teens and young adults. It is currently open for weekday takeout lunch service, 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. In addition to the daily lunch menu and specials that feature café favorites, Café Reconcile has also introduced a “family meal for 4” takeout option.

1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113

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Gabrielle Restaurant

Mid City locals favorite Gabrielle has been closed during the majority of the pandemic, reopening last month for its annual “Duck Fest,” takeout edition. Now, the restaurant is participating in this year’s Coolinary, offering to-go lunch and dinner Friday through Sunday with pickup times between 4 and 7 p.m. with a prepaid online orders. Try chef Greg Sonnier’s slow roasted duck with crimini mushrooms and dirty rice on the side, turkey and bacon Cobb salad, or the barbecue shrimp pasta. Plan ahead — orders must be in by 3 p.m. the day of pickup.

2441 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Willie Mae's Scotch House

The original Treme institution has reopened for pickup only with limited hours of 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Order online from a menu of fried chicken, fried seafood platters, and pork chops; more than a dozen classic sides; and salads and desserts.

2401 St Ann St, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Dooky Chase Restaurant

Dooky Chase has weekly takeout menus with family meals made up of the most famous Creole cuisine in New Orleans. Call the restaurant Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or email takeout@dookychaserestaurants.com to preorder.

2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

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McHardy's Chicken & Fixin'

This tiny, quick-serve gem on North Broad Street created a genius way to safely get its famous fried chicken to customers — a zipline, operated with a pulley system. Here’s to another 20 years.

1458 N Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Stein's Market and Deli

This hybrid Jewish/Italian deli is open for curbside pickup via phone with new hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limited delivery to the LGD, Uptown, or the CBD neighborhoods.

2207 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Lilly's Cafe

This beloved Lower Garden District Vietnamese cafe known for its pho is currently open for takeout, daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and dine-in from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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1813 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Lilly’s Cafe

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Restaurateur Donald Link’s flagship restaurant is open for dine-in, takeout, and curbside pickup, Monday to Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday 5:30 to 10 p.m. Order online for takeout & curbside pick-up.

701 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Galatoire’s

This jackets-required grand dame of Bourbon Street open for dine-in Wednesday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and for weekly changing menu of takeout family meals. Call to order between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

209 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Adolfo's

Closed throughout most of the stay-at-home order, this cozy and bustling Frenchman Street institution just reopened for takeout and dine-in service, Thursday through Sunday. Call the restaurant after 5:30 p.m. to place an order for Creole Italian classics.

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611 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70117

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Tan Dinh Restaurant

West Bank gem Tan Dinh is offering its legendary Vietnamese specialties, including goat curry and lemongrass chicken wings, via Postmates. Open for takeout and Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner (until 8:30 p.m.), and for dinner on Sunday (2 to 7 p.m.).

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1705 Lafayette St, Gretna, LA 70053

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Bywater American Bistro

Chef Nina Compton’s Bywater restaurant is open for takeout and delivery, serving a revised menu along with limited daily specials. Call the restaurant directly or order here, 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

2900 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117

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Saint-Germain

This Parisian sanctuary in the Bywater neighborhood has reopened its lovely courtyard patio for bar snacks and drinks Wednesday through Sunday, 5 to 11 p.m.

3054 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits

Bacchanal, a Bywater wine shop known for its amazing courtyard and eclectic, creative small plates, is open for curbside pickup and courtyard dining. Hours are Thursday and Friday from 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m.

600 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

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Brigtsen's Restaurant

723 Dante St, New Orleans, LA 70118

Chef Frank Brigtsen’s beloved Riverbend restaurant, a longtime destination for celebrating special occasions with friends and family, has reopened for to-go orders only, the first time its offered takeout. The menu of soups, salads, appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts will be updated daily. Call between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to place an order for a limited number of pickup times — 5, 5:30, 6, or 6:30 p.m. Low-contact pickup will take place on the sidewalk in front of the Riverbend restaurant.

723 Dante St, New Orleans, LA 70118

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Vincent's Italian Cuisine

7839 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118

Vincent’s is currently open for takeout every night from 5 to 9 p.m., serving Louisiana-style Italian classics like seafood-stuffed mirliton and corn and crab bisque. Order online here.

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7839 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118

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Vincent’s lamb chops

Jamila's Mediterranean Cuisine

7808 Maple St, New Orleans, LA 70118

Uptown’s beloved, family-run Tunisian restaurant is now open for both dine-in and takeout, 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Call to order.

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7808 Maple St, New Orleans, LA 70118

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Barrow’s Catfish

8300 Earhart Blvd #103, New Orleans, LA 70118

This Hollygrove shop with a reputation for some of the best fried catfish in town is open for takeout, Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call to place an order for curbside pickup at the restaurant, where the family has instituted a carhop model.

8300 Earhart Blvd #103, New Orleans, LA 70118

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Catfish platter from Barrow’s Catfish

Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar

5240 Annunciation St, New Orleans, LA 70115

One of the oldest and most loved of New Orleans’s many old and loved po-boy spots, Domilise’s is open for takeout and is now serving the full menu (including roast beef). Call to order or visit the takeout window Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

5240 Annunciation St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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La Petite Grocery

4238 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Justin Devillier’s nationally-acclaimed Uptown restaurant, known for dishes like crab beignets and turtle Bolognese, is open for takeout, delivery, and dine-in. Order through La Petite’s website or call for takeout, and order delivery through D’Livery Nola.

4238 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Saffron Nola

4128 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

The upscale Indian restaurant on Magazine Street added takeout for the first time during the stay-at-home order, available 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call after 2 p.m. or order online here. Also taking limited reservations for dine-in.

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4128 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Oyster roast from Saffron Nola

Blue Oak BBQ

900 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

Call the restaurant or use the online ordering site to get your Mid City barbecue fix, Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

900 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

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A tin platter covered with pink paper holds ribs, a sausage, a chicken leg, saltine crackers, bunny bread, and pickles. — Ribs, sausage, and chicken from Blue Oak

Parkway Bakery & Tavern

538 Hagan Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

The beloved Parkway reopened in May with a limited takeout menu of its favorite po-boys, sides, and desserts. Call for parking lot pickup, Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by.

538 Hagan Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Parkway roast beef, shrimp, and french fry po-boys

Heard Dat Kitchen

2520 Felicity St, New Orleans, LA 70113

Central City’s Heard Dat Kitchen is open for comforting Creole-style soul dishes dailyfrom 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Operating with curbside pickup and delivery via Uber Eats, Waitr, and Postmates.

2520 Felicity St, New Orleans, LA 70113

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Dat Plate (chicken, fish, shrimp or bell pepper with mac and cheese, potato salad and peas)

Commander's Palace

1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

The Commander’s takeout menu changes daily and rotates classics like turtle soup, lacquered quail, and pecan pie as well as seasonal dishes like duck breast salad and wild Louisiana barbecue shrimp, available in family or individual sizes. Call to order, seven days a week between 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. for same-day pick up or stop by to order at the front door. Menu may change daily.

1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Liuzza's by the Track

1518 N Lopez St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Call Liuzza’s directly at to order the famous gumbo, barbecue shrimp po-boy, or garlic oyster po-boy, all stuffed to the brim with seafood. Curbside pickup or local delivery in Mid City.

1518 N Lopez St, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Coquette

2800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Longtime Magazine Street stunner Coquette is open for takeout service, Thursday through Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. Order online day-of here or call the restaurant after 1 p.m.

2800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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