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Jacques-Imo's Cafe

Item: Jacques-Imo's Cafe
Author: Beth D'Addono

Cuisine: American, Cajun, Creole, Local Specialty

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

Jacques-Imo's is a Cajun/Creole mecca notable for its truck-turned table for two beckoning the Oak Street pedestrian crowd. The Shrimp Etouffee and Smothered Chicken highlight a menu of favorites that deliver huge portions at reasonable prices - all entrees include salad and two sides. Locals love the fried chicken - although that argument will never be settled in New Orleans, but this version is right up there. The paneed rabbit with tasso pasta is another winner, and for dessert, what else but the alligator cheesecake? Jacques Leonardi, the chef and mastermind of this venue, is usually on hand to chat up guests and talk food.

Address:

8324 Oak St
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-861-0886

Hours:

Mon-Thu: 5:30pm-10pm
Fri-Sat: 5:30pm-10:30pm

Website:

jacques-imos.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Beth D'Addono
New Orleans Local Expert

Cajun: "Don't leave until you try the Alligator Cheesecake."

Best for Cajun Because: Jacques-Imo's is a lively, locally cherished neighborhood joint tucked into a two-story shot-gun on historic Oak Street.

Main Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Fried Grits
  
  with white corn and tasso ($8.95)
  
  Shrimp And Alligator Sausage Cheesecake
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Crabmeat Stuffed Shrimp
  
  with magnolia sauce ($9.00)
  
  Fried Green Tomatoes
  
  with shrimp remoulade ($9.00)
  
  Eggplant Jacques-imo's
  
  oyster dressing and wild mushroom sauce ($9.00)
- Entrees
  Smothered Chicken
  
  with biscuits dark meat only ($19.95)
  
  Chicken Pontalba
  
  with roasted potatoes, mushrooms and b'earnaise ($20.95)
  
  Blackened Redfish
  
  with crab-chili hollandaise ($26.95)
  
  Fried Chicken Plate
  White Meat: $19.95
  
  Dark Meat: $18.95
  Carpet Bagger Steak
  
  with oysters, caramelized onions, blue cheese, & tasso hollandaise ($31.95)
  
  Stuffed Pork Chop
  
  ground beef and shrimp stuffing ($25.95)
  
  Shrimp Creole
  
  with rice ($24.95)
  
  Grilled Duck Breast
  
  with orange glaze, shiitake mushrooms and pecans ($25.95)
  
  Shrimp Etouffee
  
  with rice ($24.95)
  
  Cajun Bouillibaisse
  
  with oysters, shrimp, mussels, fresh fish ($26.95)
  
  Eggplant Pirogue
  
  with mixed seafood and lemon cram sauce ($26.95)
  
  Vegetable Delight
  
  acorn squash stuffed with vegetables in coconut curry ($19.95)
  
  Mushroom Stuffed Salmon
  
  with black bean and cream ginger sauce ($25.95)
  
  Stuffed Catfish
  
  with crabmeat dressing and hollandaise ($23.50)

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