The Best Restaurant in Tremé/Lafitte and the Seventh Ward, New Orleans

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Dooky Chase

$$ | Tremé

This famous spot has hosted multiple presidents, musicians, civil rights activists, actors, and literary figures, and you can soak in the history just by viewing the many pictures and articles from over the decades that cover the wall. Come for the lunch buffet during the week for a chance to sample the famous fried chicken, red beans, and other soulful staples. Dinner service is offered Friday and Saturday night only. Chef Leah Chase, the restaurant's beloved matriarch, passed away in 2019, but her legacy lives on.

2301 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, USA
504-821–0600
Known For
  • Famous weekday lunch buffet
  • Local history
  • Comforting menu of southern classics
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. and Mon. No dinner Tues.–Thurs.
Reservations essential

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