Best Red Beans & Rice in New Orleans

5 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Napoleon House Bar & Cafe
Napoleon House Bar & Cafe
80/100 (8632 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
American
Bar
Vegan Options
American
Dining bars
Cajun & Creole
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Bloody Mary
Hot Pastrami
Bread Pudding
Shrimp
Jambalaya
Jambalaya
Po' Boys
Beef
Shrimp Stuffed Avocado
Red Beans and Rice
Classic Bread Pudding
Muffaletta
Red Beans & Rice
Gumbo
Muffaletta
Bruschette
Creole Jambalaya
Iced tea
Salad
Bruschetta Dark and Stormy
Wine
Boudin Sausage Platter
Charcuterie board
Angelo Brocato Cannoli
Olivier Salad
Pimm's Cup Original
Bourbon Milk Punch
Sandwiches
Hummus
Roast Beef
Sit down
American
Dining bars
Bar
Cajun & Creole
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Dinner
Drinks
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"At first sight, this appears to be an upscale restaurant with high prices. Don't be fooled. This is an affordable place with great food. We had..."
DeAnna Kelly Slaggie
"My guide on a walking tour recommended Napoleon House to me. I had the boudin sausage appetizer, the quarter muffuletta, and cassata for dessert. ..."
Judy Naylor
"This place was amazing! I had the Cesar salad and the turkey club but the absolute best was the spinach artichoke dip. Absolute..."
Robin Hoff
"It is a charming restaurant with great food and atmosphere. I had delicious cappuccino and a muffuletta that is now the benchmark for comparing all..."
Eric Hesselberg
"Thank you to the Napoleon House for making my sons wedding rehearsal party so wonderful. Everything was perfect. The staff were very accommodating,..."
Anne Trapani Pollock
"If you want great food and drinks, eclectic ambience, and some of the best wait staff in the Quarter, Napoleon House is the..."
Bill Orcutt
"The atmosphere was exactly what I was looking for. I sat at a table in one of the doorways and people watching and listening to music from a..."
Diann Derouen
"The Sazerac with absinthe was fantastic and the red beans and rice were the best I’ve ever had. A must stop if you are n the French..."
Grant A. Knepper
"Many people told me this was the place to go for the best Sazerac in town, and I can say it is truly the best I have had anywhere. Keith is a..."
Amy Holleman
"I think they have the best muffaletta in New Orleans. Love the history and atmosphere of this..."
Mark Wolfe
"Seating inside and courtyard seating outside. Great food, enjoyable staff and reasonably priced. Ask about the history while you are..."
Steve Richter
"My daughter married her fiancee at the Napoleon House in the banquet room on June 16, 2018. She wanted a true New Orleans wedding. The food and..."
Angela Mitchell Hill
"Great place We weren't trying to find it . But wow we stuck gold. This place has atmosphere and friendly staff. Inside they have an outside area with..."
corenzo wilkerson
"The food is fantastic, the service was wonderful, and the setting is amazing. The decor, the architecture and the visible patina, and mystique of the..."
Wolfman Brody
"Delicious food and big portions. The patio in the middle is nice for a good evening. Both, the sandwich and salad with muffuletta were..."
Yinzú Nairouz
"Hit this historic joint and it was amazing. Loved the Muffuleta, I only did the quarter and it was perfect. All the meals are very good and the..."
Taos Jones
"Worth the wait! We had to wait in line to get a seat for lunch on a Monday. We didn't wait more then 15 mins before we got seated. The menu has lots..."
Heather Carlos
"There are so many places that you have to visit when in NOLA and this is one of them. It’s full of history, charm and good food. The shrimp Po’..."
Renee Lam-Whiteman
"Great foods! Incredible drinks! Astonishing vibe! Cool crew! This a historic landmark and definitely needs to be on the to do list when visiting New..."
Babak Karimpour
"We had a GREAT visit for lunch and loved everything! Service was prompt and attentive. My kids enjoyed everything! We got a few sandwiches and have..."
Darwin Parker
"This experience didn't quite live up to the hype, but it was still good. The courtyard isn't as luscious and green as most of the Google photos, nor..."
Halie Pullen
"Delicious food - all around. We are from Chicago and could not believe how affordable everything was, while not sacrificing on taste. Highly..."
Jess Friedericks
"Delicious restaurant! I had the muffaletta sandwich and it was extremely filling and hearty. I ordered the half and it was plenty! The service was..."
Nicholas Redding
"The muffuletta sandwich and the pastrami sandwich we had were extraordinary. The potato salad and chocolate cake were also excellent. The seafood..."
JohnB 00007
"We stopped in for an early dinner while walking the French quarter. The muffaletta was amazing. The Napoleon house salad was terrific. We each had a..."
Ben Vaughn
"Omg. The food is so amazing I almost proposed to the chef. Kevin, the server, is amazing and on point. Joey the host was kind and make sure my friend..."
Sumner B.
"We ordered a Shrimp Po-Boy and a Shrimp and Lobster Roll. These were so fresh and delicious 😋 This restaurant was beautiful. Just to be able to..."
Megan Lopez
"I had the house salad and chimichurri steak flatbread (the salad was overdressed and the steak was very dry on the flatbread), daughter had gumbo and..."
Comforting by His Grace
"The food was great. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. We had the red beans and rice, gumbo and a muffaletta. Everything tasted fresh and was..."
Shantaye
"We went for lunch and were sat at the bar for faster service. We had the andouille sausage, jambalaya, and hot chicken sandwich. Overall okay. Really..."
Meilani Crabtree
"The food was amazing. The bread was so soft! This was the only muffuletta we had and the only one I will have it was so good. The pimms flight was..."
Katherine M
New Orleans Creole Cookery
New Orleans Creole Cookery
80/100 (15314 ratings)
Restaurants
Cajun & Creole
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Cajun & Creole
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Banana Foster Cheesecake
Shrimp
Fish
Crab Legs
Boiled Seafood
Seafood Gumbo
Pork
Fried shrimp
Gator Bites Appetizer
Oysters on the Half Shell
Juice & Smoothies
Bread Pudding
Crab Cake Napoleon
Lobster
Raw Oysters
Jambalaya
Blackend Redfish
Cajun Calamari
Fried pickles
Pasta
Vegetarian Jambalaya
Crawfish
Salad
Shrimp Creole
Catfish
Fried Shrimp
Crab
Key Lime Pie
Etouffee
Duck
Fried Pickles
Shrimp and Grits
Oyster
Crab Legs
Bananas Foster
Calamari
Shrimp & Grits
Red Beans and Rice
Calamares
Chargrilled Oysters
Gumbo
Alligator Bites
Cakes
Red Beans & Rice
Juice & Smoothies
Pesto
Crab Cake
Specialty Drinks
Sit down
Cajun & Creole
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Private Dining
Live Music
Jazz Bar
Reservations
Dinner
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"This was my first time eating there and I loved it. I had the Snapper with crab and Hollandaise sauce. Amazing! We also had the roasted Oysters with..."
Gregory Breazile
"We had our prenuptial dinner here 13 years ago and just finally came back. The food is as delicious as ever and a friend I dined with said the Red..."
Faith Leslie
"Best fried oysters on the planet! Literally melted in your mouth....Our server, Mike, was fantastic! We had one of our best New Orleans restaurant..."
Danny Carnes
"Two words...Happy Hour. Oysters are sold for $1.00 a piece when you buy a drink ($1.00 off). Their appetizers are all half off. This is a great way..."
DeAnna Kelly Slaggie
"This place had great food and drinks!!! The Voodoo Juice is excellent. Our waiter was soooo nice, answered questions, gave suggestions, took a..."
Carmen Padilla Kriner
"Absolutely amazing experience good food good people good attitude price is just Wright highly recommend delicious over..."
Angela More
"My new favorite New Orleans restaurant. The shrimp and grits were the best I've ever had. Our server, Mike, was great. Great atmosphere, very..."
Ray Lynch
"Best car grilled oysters ever. Many great selections on the menu but without a doubt oysters and great service reign..."
Harvey Wigfall
"The food was so succulent with just amounts of spices so that you could really enjoy all the flavors. It wasn’t so hot that you had a hard time..."
Jay Brittingham
"We ate at the Creole Cookery last night. We had a late reservation & the manager was kind enough to call & ask if we wanted an earlier table (we..."
Coralie Anne Farish Scott
"Came here on a recommendation and expectations were high - honestly, very good. Super solid Creole food with good drinks. My friends and I came here..."
Ashley Yu
"Nice place to eat dinner. There was plenty of outdoor seating in the courtyard, but we opted to dine inside because it was a chilly night. The..."
Clifton Whilby
"I had an early dinner reservation on a Thursday at 5pm. I got there a bit early and they were happy to seat me immediately. I sat in the lovely..."
Mia Bain
"Foods and drinks were good, but not that impressive. I ordered chicken but they were hard to chew. Jambalaya tasted okay. Foods coming out fresh and..."
Anna Lumpkin
"This is my second time in New Orleans and my second time to this restaurant. It is a must go for some of the best food here. I had filet tips and..."
Michael Carano
"Eggs Pontchartrain 9.2/10 I stopped in here the Sunday following a long weekend. I sat in the courtyard next to the fountain and ordered the Eggs..."
The Borg Cooking Show
"The restaurant is very nice and romantic! We went for a late dinner on a Sunday night and the service was amazing! The portion sizes are large and..."
Emily Dinh
"Everything from start to finish. Our waiter was replaced with the bartender and she was amazing. Every item we ordered tasted great. This is my 2nd..."
Heather Bonilla
"Honestly this is a thing for me, I hate wine serve in plastic, and this is my experience here, that threw me off, my wine was warm, he’ll no it’s..."
Ayodeji Otuyelu
Willies Chicken Shack
Willies Chicken Shack
79/100 (5246 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
American
American
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
2 Piece Dark Meat
Sweet and Spicy Wings
Three Chicken Biscuit
Krispy Wings
Chicken Wings
Willie's Hypnotic Willie's Mango
Willie's Chicken
Jambalaya
2 Piece Chicken Light
3 Piece Tenders with Fries and Biscuit
Crawfish
Catfish
Red Beans and Rice
Fish
Piña colada
Pepperoni Pizza
Hot Sauce
cheese pizza
Beans and Rice
Rice and beans
Daquiri
Red Beans & Rice
Fries w Cheese
Chicken and Biscuits
Shrimp
Breast Ever
Frozen Hurricane
American
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Food was great! I got a Cajun chicken tenders basket with a side of jambalaya, my friend got the seafood platter with a side of jambalaya and we both..."
Erin S
"Good food and great Daiquiris. The chicken was seasoned very well. The shrimp and catfish was Cajun style all the way. No tarter sauce needed. We..."
AJ L (Aj)
"Fried chicken was excellent. Cooked perfectly and with an excellently spiced breading. Fries were really good, and the biscuit was to die for. Didn't..."
Colby Chappell
"Out of all the times I've been to NOLO, I never stopped at Willie’s. Fast forward to last week. I stopped in for a wing combo. It was the best..."
Miiz Miiz
"I love their chicken tenders and honey butter biscuits. I absolutely love the biscuits. The chicken is tender and juicy. I definitely recommend..."
Alicia G.
"Excellent service.. Excellent chicken... Tyra took our order.. was very friendly and nice. Actually she was awesome. We were first timers but will be..."
Jimmy Diamond
"The food was good, and so were the drinks. It was my first time visiting New..."
Faith C
"My wife was craving for fried chicken she ask me to look at my Yelp to from a good fried chicken joint near by. Then my wife told there's a chicken..."
Sergio Zermeno
"The food had just enough pizzazz, and was super tasty. The daiquiri was cool, and delicious. Everyone working there was friendly. We pan to make..."
Janice Gibson
"Appreciate the fact that this place is open 24 hours a day and as well lit can make you feel welcomed upon arrival. They only have three sauce..."
Stephen Rose
"Chicken came out piping hot and fast. Chicken moist and crunchy very flavorful. Biscut was soft and..."
eric augustine
Ernst Cafe
Ernst Cafe
76/100 (3377 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
American
American
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Burger
Fried Shrimp PO Boy
Jambalaya
Hamburgers
Creole Nachos
Fried pickles
Blackened Chicken & Cajun Jambalaya
Waffle Fries
Crawfish
The Ernster PO'Boy
Catfish
Deviled Fried Pickles
Etouffee
Crispy Gulf Fish Platter
Po' Boys
Shrimp
NE of Many Available Cheap Beers Nola Brewery
Red Beans and Rice
Beef
Vieux Carre Bloody Mary
Gumbo
Fish
Salad
Chicken Wings
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Fried chicken
Crab
Red Beans & Rice
Fried Catfish
Oyster
Boudin Balls
Crab Cake
Roast Beef PO'Boy
Fried shrimp
Southwest Eggrolls
Roast Beef
Sandwiches
Debris Fries
Chicken Sandwich
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Seating
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"By far the best place for people in the service industry that is open late nights until the wee early morning. Also great to take a break from..."
Dylan Rawline
"Ernst Cafe, has some awesome burgers, n the wait staff is the best I've seen in a while, I would recommend Ernst Cafe to all of my..."
David Sylvia
"Excellent gumbo! Great outdoor space and atmosphere and Jamie was a fabulous server. Loved just hanging..."
Marcella Hatch
"Good food, good service!! Looks like a dive and maybe it is, but the food was..."
Connie L. Tucker
"Ariel was the sweetest bartender. We were stoppinf for one beer but stayed and had the best boudin ever. We will tell our friends that this is a..."
Margie Lee Music-Kahre
"Great lunch at a little place on Magazine. One of the best meals all weekend....and a lot less expensive. Our waiter Barry was..."
Kerry Hanko
"Stumbled on this place looking for lunch. I was initially worried since they were much slower than some of the other restaurants in the area but we..."
Jennifer Marie
"Found this gem while at the convention center. Crawfish Etouffe to die for. Red beans and rice were rich and smokey. Amazing bread pudding, enough..."
Pamela Moran
"Food was very good and our server was amazing. She took on a party of 11 with no problem...."
Annette Bryant-Charles
"Great food and service! I had the Ernst, and my wife had the shrimp Po' boy, both good, as well as the rice and beans. The Boudin balls as an app are..."
Leon
"Great good for a great price! The blacken catfish was cooked just the way I like. Price can't be beat for the area. It's not super special on setting..."
Frank Trivett
"Very good..."
Jennifer N Keith Stone
"Blackened Seafood. Not many places offer blackened seafood as an option in New Orleans, and even fewer places do actual blackened seafood instead of..."
Flerpi
"Nice place for a drink and gumbo! Not overthetop great but good and at a reasonable..."
Bo Brim
"Ernster is..."
Kindman
"My wife and I were recently in NO on a 3 day trip. We ate at Ernst twice because we enjoyed it do much. The roast beef po boy and The Ernst were..."
Jake Nole
"Great place , and tasty..."
Morripa
"Not a NOLA standout, but a decent beer list, okay gumbo, and good late night fried..."
Clark Griswold
"Friendly waitress, quick service. Great crawfish étouffée and $3 Abita..."
Katie Kean
"Exceptional fried seafood. Definitely worth a..."
Byron
"The staff is very friendly and attentive, the crawfish etufee was hot and very spicy, just like it should..."
Rich Carman
"Good quick lunch, while at the convention center. The gumbo was..."
Apb
"Ernst cafe has the cheapest drinks on Fulton Street and the staff is..."
Monteb123
"If you don't like Ernst cafe your..."
Susie
"Since 1902; not bad for basic pub food. Neighborhood Cafe for 107 years (founded 1902). Salads, fried seafood platters and po boys all $9-13. Very..."
Ray Cannata
"Always great. Servers are awesome. We go every week! They have the best frozen Irish coffee and atmosphere! Took my bff a couples weeks ago and every..."
Cheyenne Gandy
"Two old high school buddies' girls trip, we really enjoyed our recent trip to New Orleans, kicked off with supper at Ernst's, at the end of the..."
Stephanie Harris
"You cannot beat the price point here. $1 to $3 for all of their beers, It is impossible. Solid service too. I don't personally recommend the food as..."
Jonathan Reichel
"They had cheap cold beer. 1.25 to 3.25 a bottle. The chips and queso and gumbo were good. The chips were a little stale but..."
Donald Frailey
"Our first stop out of the hotel. Great prices. Service was excellent. Good varieties of..."
Moni Baskar
"Went here twice during a business trip to NOLA. The first time was for lunch in the middle of the day. It was super busy and while the food was..."
Matt Steadman
"Our first stop out of the hotel. Great beer prices, quick service. Stopped back later in the week late evening and sat outside. Had a beer and some..."
Roy Lawrence
"Upon the suggestion of our hotel front desk person, visited Ernsts, which was a couple blocks away, for a quick dinner. I had the grilled shrimp..."
Leonard Brogdon
"Decent spot, decent food. Would go back more for appetizers than entrees, not that the entrees were bad at..."
Ron Slagel
"This pub became our favorite place in New Orleans while we are staying. They have amazing beer offer!!!!!! Good music, and even good food. Highly..."
Ms Su
"The food here was great. Brandon, our server was good as well. We had a buffalo chicken tender sandwich and a catfish po boy along with the bread..."
Jamal Mitchell
"The Ernst gumbo was really well flavored. Our table was full of food to try. No one was..."
Tricia Bourbon
"Stopped by here for lunch one day with my sister during our trip to NOLA. It was pretty good and decently priced! Our food came out super fast and..."
Makayla Cook
"What a great find while in Nola for essence fest...love hearing the music from the outside and vibe inside was chilled as well. I ordered the seafood..."
Antwan Davis
"Petty good food. The Buffalo shrimp poboy looked amazing! The blue crab cake sandwich was more middle of the road -- could have used more jalapeño..."
Norman Davis
"Nice location. Staff was great. The food is really good! The desert pudding was not the best but the nachos were very good. Their French fries and..."
Dr. Patrick Battillo
"Out of all the great places we ate, Ernst Bar and Cafe was the real gem. The red beans and rice was perfect on a chilly, rainy first night in the..."
Jared Garrett
Gumbo Ya-ya
Gumbo Ya-ya
70/100 (1777 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Pub
American
Cajun & Creole
American
Cajun & Creole
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sausage Jambalaya
Po' Boys
Gumbo with Jambalaya Rice
Red Beans and Rice
Waffle Battered Andouille Beignets
Andouille
Gumbo
Ya-Ya Gumbo
Fish
Shrimp
Gumbo Breakfast Bowl
seafood platter
Red Beans and Rice with Sausages
Seafood Gumbo
Cajun Combo Jambalaya Red Beans and Rice and Chicken and Andouille Sausage
Popcorn Shrimp
Salad
Blackened Chicken with Jambalaya
Chicken Sandwich
Duck
Shrimp & Grits
Bottomless Mimosas
Red Beans & Rice
Toasts
Cajun Bloody Mary
Jambalaya
Fried Alligator
Crawfish
Shrimp Gumbo
Catfish
Sandwiches
Crawfish PO Boy
Burger
Gumbo Ya-Ya
Etouffee
Sit down
Bar
Cajun & Creole
American
Takeout
Television
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"I loved loved this place, from the time we was put on the waiting list, we ask for some tea while waiting & they had no problem, seating & getting a..."
Pebbles PinkyDiva Wells
"We stopped in for lunch...love the name, place, food, waitstaff was amazing. ...we had Pamela who not only explained the menu...but suggested our..."
Susanne Darmanin Bellocchio
"My husband and two of my teenage grandsons ate there while in New Orleans. The best gumbo I have ever eaten. I would tell everyone to go here for the..."
Charlette Ann Butcher Benet
"Gumbo Ya Ya was superb. The gumbo was delicious. Not spicy, just enough to give you that Orleans flavor. Great fresh fried okra. Everything was..."
Gloria Woods
"Great place for a meal and a drink 🥃 friendly staff rate..."
Harry Greenbury
"One of the best places we’ve eaten at in the French Quarter. Excellent food (try the Shrimp Creole!) and super friendly..."
Angela Marie Gibson
"I was dining in i love the Z herbs gumbo the service was wonderful and everyone was polite and food was great....Six different gumbo's and I tried..."
Toya Motin
"Way better than it used to be when it was the Gumbo Pot. The chicken and sausage gumbo with jambalaya and a sprinkle of Tabasco, along with an Abita..."
Jerry Kornegay
"Awesome service. Awesome food. Great place to get your gumbo..."
Karla Caufield
"Loved it. We definitely recommend this place. Very friendly and the food was..."
Ronda McRoberts Striplin
"Gumbo Ya Ya has become a favorite for us. The food is always great. Zack was our server today and was excellent. As someone who tries to avoid..."
Rhonda Brackett
"We recently had the pleasure of visiting Gumbo Ya-Ya, a restaurant in New Orleans. We were absolutely delighted by the authentic and tasty gumbo. The..."
Hassan Aldarbesti
"Great place! Stopped in to share some apps and have a couple of drinks. The service is great! I believe the bartender was Zach and our server who was..."
DeAnna Quinn
"Found this right by Jackson Square after a really busy morning and we were starving forlunch. Isaiah was our server and he was so nice and smiling..."
Chloe Skibinski
"I want to give a 5 because of overall flavors and amazing service, but the potatoes salad seemed to be from a container as opposed to a nearby..."
Ilyasa
"After spending a Saturday in the busy and very noisy streets of the quarter, my family was super lucky to find them gem of a restaurant. It’s..."
Cristina Boone
"Best crawfish etouffee in French quoters ! , everyone was friendly and helpful! We got there by a food tasting tour New Orleans culinary and can’t..."
Psl 001
"The ambiance was interesting. The lifelike alligator on the wall was nice touch. The decors and wall for pic opportunities was great. The location..."
Phia Velasquez
"My besties and I went to the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. We went to this very quaint restaurant named Gumbo Ya Ya. The restaurant is located near..."
S. Deane
"The staff was so down to earth The food was so good, we had to take food to go. The bottomless mimosas was all love, they had different flavors and..."
J J
"The food was great 👍 and our server Bryan was very friendly and..."
Cece Lewis
"(Visited 5/26/2019) This restaurant is located in the French Quarter, walking distance from our hotel room. We arrived for lunch and the host told us..."
Miss Camille
"I really enjoyed this place. It's kinda ducked off as you would really have to be searching for it. It's definitely worth the visit. The staff was..."
Whitney Brown
"We stopped by this gumbo place as we were walking toward the French Quarter. It was supposed to be a 30 minute wait but we were seated in about 10..."
Jimmy Vo
"We had fried alligator bites for the first time. The bite were good and well flavoured. The burger was well flavoured as well with sauteed onions and..."
Esmond Burke