When it comes to po’boys in New Orleans, a few iconic restaurants probably stick out in your head. Maybe you’re a regular at Parkway, feasting on their popular roast beef po’boy. Or maybe you’re all about that BBQ shrimp po’boy from Liuzza’s. And who can forget Domilise’s, that bright yellow corner joint that’s been around for more than 100 years? When you want to take your po’boy game to the next level, there’s a special little eatery in the city that’s worth the extra effort, and you need to swing by as soon as you can. Let’s take a closer look.
For a truly unique po’boy in New Orleans, a visit to Crabby Jack’s is in order.
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This bright and cheerful restaurant opened it’s doors in 2002 and quickly became a hit with locals looking to feast on a massive po’boy.
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Once you place your order at the counter, find a seat and prepare to chow down. Tiny but mighty, Crabby Jack’s has limited seating and fills up quickly during peak hours, so you’ll want to arrive early to ensure a seat.
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When it comes to po’boy, few are on the level that Crabby Jack’s is on. Just look at the shrimp overflowing from this massive po’boy!
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The bread can barely contain these overstuffed sandwiches.
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You’ll be tempted to abandon po’boy etiquette and reach for reinforcements.
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And they have some truly unique po’boys on the menu. Pictured below is their fried green tomato and shrimp remoulade po’boy, which has just the perfect amount of tang.
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Like their alligator and homemade pimento cheese po’boy.
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Or their slow roasted duck po’boy.
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But they’re more than just po’boys! Although that’s certainly their claim to fame, their fried chicken has a loyal fanbase. Some even call it the best in the city!
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In addition to po’boy and fried chicken, Crabby Jack’s also offers several plate lunches and seafood platters.
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Crabby Jack’s is open six days a week.
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Thursday - Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, be sure to check out their website and give them a follow on Facebook.
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Monday - Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday - Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Have you ever eaten at Crabby Jack’s? What’s your favorite thing on the menu? Shout it out in the comments below! And for even more incredible po’boys, check out our previous article where we highlight some of our favorites.
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Address: Crabby Jack’s, 428 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
