Jacques-Imo's

"Eating at this legendary Uptown spot is as much of a party as it is an actual meal. The waits are long and it’s only open for dinner, but Jacques-Imo’s is an essential experience that you should have at least once in your life. Hang at the bar while you wait to be seated—you’ll be good and buzzed and very ready to try out the alligator sausage cheesecake and some shrimp étouffée. If you’re only eating with one other person, ask for the table in the back of the pickup truck parked out front, because when else is that going to be an option?" - zella palmer, team infatuation

"Eating at this legendary Uptown spot is as much of a party as it is an actual meal. The waits are long and it’s only open for dinner, but Jacques-Imo’s is an essential experience that you should have at least once in your life. Hang at the bar while you wait to be seated—you’ll be good and buzzed and very ready to try out the alligator sausage cheesecake and some shrimp etouffee. If you’re only eating with one other person, ask for the table in the back of the pickup truck parked out front, because when else is that going to be an option?" - Team Infatuation

"Local color, down-home Cajun-style food, and a funky atmosphere. Jacques-Imo’s is all that and more Uptown in the Riverbend-Carrollton neighborhood on Oak Street. Situated next to one of the best clubs in town, the Maple Leaf, this local institution definitely makes an impression. There’s a private room for 40 next door, but don’t expect the standard group approach — this place is quirky." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"A tradition of Cajun goodness since 1996, Jaqques-Imo’s is a New Orleans staple that is, yes, geared towards tourists, but beloved by many locals. Known for dishes like shrimp and alligator sausage cheesecake and a rich duck and and andoullie gumbo, all the Creole hits are on this menu, of course including blackened redfish, crawfish etouffee, and fried chicken. Reservations are taken a month out and only for parties of five or more." - Beth D'Addono

"Jacques-Imo’s was recently fined by the DOL for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act, including child labor laws that resulted in the third-degree burn of a minor." - Clair Lorell