Mondays were meant for red beans and rice. But you don’t always have the time to make them from scratch. Next time you’re craving some good old fashioned red beans and rice, but you forgot to soak the beans on Sunday, you can always pop over to one of these 10 restaurants that are keeping the tradition alive.
- Buffa’s
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Buffa’s Bar/Facebook Sitting on the edge of the French Quarter, Buffa’s has been a staple for locals and tourists alike since they opened in 1939. And their red beans and rice is just one of the many delicious dishes you can feast on.
- Dooky Chase
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Siane C Luzzi/Trip Advisor Dooky Chase is known for fried chicken, but the hidden gem on the menu is their red beans and rice. It’s tough to come to a place like this and not get the fried chicken, so you’ll just have to treat yourself to both!
- Mr. Ed’s
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Brains06/Trip Advisor With multiple locations peppered around the city, you’re never too far away from some delicious red beans and rice from Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House. While you’re there, you should absolutely get some oysters, they’re some of the best in the city.
- Felix’s
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Felix’s Restaurant/Facebook Felix’s is known for their osiers, and they’re definitely your go-to spot for delicious oysters, but they’re so much more. You can enjoy all your favorite creole dishes at Felix’s, and the red beans and rice is just the beginning.
- Joey K’s
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July W./Trip Advisor This funky little come-as-you-are eatery on Magazine Street has something for everyone, but you can’t pass up an opportunity to try their red beans and rice, which might just be better than your mama used to make.
- Cafe Maspero
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Cafe Maspero/Facebook Old world atmosphere meets New Orleans cooking at Cafe Maspero, and they’ve been a French Quarter favorite for over 40 years. Their red beans and rice has a loyal fanbase and it’s worth your while to pop in and give them a try.
- Mother’s
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Mother’s/Facebook There’s typically a line wrapped around the block during lunchtime at Mother’s, and there’s a good reason why. From their po’boys to their gumbo, you can’t go wrong with anything on their menu, but the red beans in rice in particular are worthy of the long wait times.
- Oceana Grill
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Cassm/Trip Advisor You’ll find Oceana Grill just steps away from Bourbon Street in the heart of the Quarter, on Conti Street. Expect massive portions and mounds of seafood at Oceana Grill, and of course, a hearty bowl of red beans and rice with Cajun sausage.
- Pere Antoine
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Mkoki/Trip Advisor When you dine at Pere Antoine’s, you know you’re in for a feast of epic proportions. Their red beans and rice are perfectly seasoned with creole spices, ham, and hot sausage for that good old-fashioned taste that will bring you back to childhood.
- Rivershack Tavern
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Chris Myers/Google Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere at Rivershack Tavern. The rustic restaurant has been a neighborhood favorite for many years, and the quirky decor combined with the Cajun and Creole cuisine will make you a customer for life.
Where’s your favorite place to get red beans and rice? Did it make the list? Let us know in the comments below!
Tim B./Trip Advisor
Buffa’s Bar/Facebook
Sitting on the edge of the French Quarter, Buffa’s has been a staple for locals and tourists alike since they opened in 1939. And their red beans and rice is just one of the many delicious dishes you can feast on.
SirNose/Trip Advisor
Siane C Luzzi/Trip Advisor
Dooky Chase is known for fried chicken, but the hidden gem on the menu is their red beans and rice. It’s tough to come to a place like this and not get the fried chicken, so you’ll just have to treat yourself to both!
Larry W./Trip Advisor
Brains06/Trip Advisor
With multiple locations peppered around the city, you’re never too far away from some delicious red beans and rice from Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House. While you’re there, you should absolutely get some oysters, they’re some of the best in the city.
Felix’s Restaurant/Facebook
Felix’s is known for their osiers, and they’re definitely your go-to spot for delicious oysters, but they’re so much more. You can enjoy all your favorite creole dishes at Felix’s, and the red beans and rice is just the beginning.
Luisjavierpgh/Trip Advisor
July W./Trip Advisor
This funky little come-as-you-are eatery on Magazine Street has something for everyone, but you can’t pass up an opportunity to try their red beans and rice, which might just be better than your mama used to make.
Stephen Young/Google
Cafe Maspero/Facebook
Old world atmosphere meets New Orleans cooking at Cafe Maspero, and they’ve been a French Quarter favorite for over 40 years. Their red beans and rice has a loyal fanbase and it’s worth your while to pop in and give them a try.
Paul_Har/Trip Advisor
Mother’s/Facebook
There’s typically a line wrapped around the block during lunchtime at Mother’s, and there’s a good reason why. From their po’boys to their gumbo, you can’t go wrong with anything on their menu, but the red beans in rice in particular are worthy of the long wait times.
Johan_Valerie/Trip Advisor
Cassm/Trip Advisor
You’ll find Oceana Grill just steps away from Bourbon Street in the heart of the Quarter, on Conti Street. Expect massive portions and mounds of seafood at Oceana Grill, and of course, a hearty bowl of red beans and rice with Cajun sausage.
VoyagingBookworm/Trip Advisor
Mkoki/Trip Advisor
When you dine at Pere Antoine’s, you know you’re in for a feast of epic proportions. Their red beans and rice are perfectly seasoned with creole spices, ham, and hot sausage for that good old-fashioned taste that will bring you back to childhood.
Djdahlen/Trip Advisor
Chris Myers/Google
Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere at Rivershack Tavern. The rustic restaurant has been a neighborhood favorite for many years, and the quirky decor combined with the Cajun and Creole cuisine will make you a customer for life.
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Address: Dooky Chase Restaurant, 2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USAAddress: 512 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USAAddress: Oceana Grill, 739 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USAAddress: Mother’s Restaurant, 401 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USAAddress: Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar, 739 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USAAddress: Joey K’s Restaurant & Bar, 3001 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USAAddress: 741 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USAAddress: 1001 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USAAddress: 601 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USAAddress: Rivershack Tavern, 3449 River Rd, New Orleans, LA 70121, USA
