Nestled in a charming alley of the French Quarter, this hidden gem serves up vibrant New American dishes and refreshing cocktails in a breezy outdoor setting.
"Green Goddess Not Only for Vegetarians How to choose between sweet potato biscuits, truffle grits, and the free-range lamb meatloaf sandwich? Try them all! (Just kidding) As a solo diner, I skipped the sweet potato biscuits (sadly). The grits and sandwich looked and tasted like perfection, to the point where two passersby commented how delicious the sandwich looked and ended up eating there. Outdoor seating in a petite pedestrian mall makes for lovely ambience as well. No loud motorcycles here! By laura sinnott"
"Serving New Orleans staples like gumbo, a beef daube sandwich, crawfish etouffee, fried shrimp, and white beans with ham hock, along with vegan versions of New Orleans classics." - Clair Lorell
"New Orleans chef Paul Artigues co-founded the Green Goddess in the French Quarter in 2009. The restaurant served eclectic, vegetable-forward meals in a courtyard setting and was known for vegan and vegetarian-friendly dishes with a global spin, such as chimichurri with mushrooms and Swedish meatloaf. It closed temporarily in spring 2020 due to the pandemic, reopened in the fall, and remained open for a year. After closing for Hurricane Ida and its aftermath in August 2021, the restaurant did not reopen." - Clair Lorell
"Closed since the start of the pandemic, the French Quarter’s Green Goddess has reemerged, resuming its beloved alleyway dining and offering takeout." - Clair Lorell
"Given that Green Goddess is one of few vegan and vegetarian havens in town, you might not expect to see it on a list for the distinctly meaty Cuban. But this romantic French Quarter courtyard spot puts an excellent twist on the sandwich, using pickled peppers, roasted pineapple, and manchego to achieve a familiar but fresh taste." - Clair Lorell
