Darrin recommends


Bayona
BAYONA
430 Rue Dauphine
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
(504) 525-4455
http://www.bayona.com/
"Colorful formal dining indoors or out, friendly staff and dishes influenced by French and American traditions."
-- Darrin

Casual elegant or business casual
Coat & tie not required for gentlemen
Reservations accepted.

Dining room at bayona
Hours of operation:
Lunch W-F    11:30-2:00 pm
Light lunch on Sat - noon-3:00 pm
Dinner T-Sat 6:00-10:00 pm

How to get there:
In the French Quarter - Walking distance

Dinner plate at Bayona

Jacques-Imo's MR. B'S BISTRO
201 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA
(504)523-2078
http://www.mrbsbistro.com/

"Warm and intimate art deco surroundings, with superb service, and dishes executed to perfection. Not to be missed: Gumbo ya-ya and the Barbeque Shrimp."
--Darrin

Upscale Casual
Reservations, any size party
504-523-MRBS (6727)
Reservations at Mr. B’s are recommended, but never required. You’re always welcome to walk in and enjoy the fun at Mr. B’s.
Online reservations for parties up to four persons.

MENU

Hours of operation:
Lunch Monday – Saturday 11:30 – 3:00
Sunday Brunch 10:30 – 3:00
Dinner Nightly 5:30 – 10:00

For your listening enjoyment, Mr. B’s offers live piano music nightly from 7 – 10 and a festive jazz brunch on Sunday, featuring Joe Simon’s original New Orleans jazz.

How to get there:
In the French Quarter - Walking distance


Sunray Grill SUNRAY GRILL
Warehouse District:
1051 Annunciation Street
(504) 566-0021
Mid City
3700 Orleans Ave, Suite 3A
(504) 274-0091
New Orleans, LA
http://www.sunraygrill.com/

"Casual warehouse atmosphere, with friendly staff and fun, unusual food combinations. Try the guacamole made fresh at your table."
--Darrin

Tennis to Tuxedo
Reservations, any size party
504-523-MRBS (6727)
Reservations at Mr. B’s are recommended, but never required. You’re always welcome to walk in and enjoy the fun at Mr. B’s.
Online reservations for parties up to four persons.

Warehouse District MENU
Mid City MENU

Hours of operation:
Call for info

How to get there:
Walking distance


Rio Mar


RIO MAR
800 S Peters St
(504) 525-3474
New Orleans, LA
http://www.riomarseafood.com/
"Casual, warm and cozy, with great service and seafood influence by Central and South American traditions. Don't miss the wonderful fresh and hot tapas and Gulf Shrimp 'al ajillo.'"
--Darrin

Casual

Hours of operation:
Lunch Tapas : Mon-Fri 11.30 - 2pm
Dinner : Mon - Thu 6-10pm
Fri & Sat 6-11pm

How to get there:
Walking distance

Rio Mar

La Cote Brasserie LA COTE BRASSERIE
700 Tchoupitoulas St
in the Renaissance Arts Hotel
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-613-2350
"Great art gallery atmosphere, a colorful departure from formal upscale, featuring terrific ceviche and other chilled and cooked seafood. "
--Darrin

Upscale casual to dressy

Reservations suggested

Hours of operation:
Sun.-Thurs. 11:30-2:30, 5:30-9PM
Fri.-Sat. 6-10PM
Mon.-Sun. 6AM-11:30AM

How to get there:
Walking distance


Laissez les Bon Temp Roulez!