Algiers Point doesn’t have any fast food joints or chain restaurants. And that’s just the way this historic neighborhood likes it.
As expected, the local restaurants offer basics such as burgers and pizza, as well as typical Louisiana fare like fried seafood, po-boys, and gumbo. But you can also find hummus, barbeque, hoagies, and Cajun/Asian fusion in “da Point” - as well as a few atmospheric spots to have a drink.
The Dry Dock Cafe
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This full service restaurant and bar is just steps from the downtown ferry landing so sometimes a few savvy tourists join the locals. The landing and levee are a nice view from the handful of outdoor tables. Inside there’s a dining room and large bar where people gather to socialize or watch football.
The menu includes seafood entrees, soups, salads, po-boys, as well as a large variety of appetizers like barbecued shrimp, mini tacos, buffalo wings, and “Cajsian” wraps. And Barqs root beer is available in the bottle. Sunday brunch, daily specials, and a child’s menu are offered Open seven days a week.
Where: 133 Delaronde
Best bets: Best Bank Burger, seafood platters with Cajun fries, red beans and rice, gumbo
Gulf Pizza
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The thin and crispy pizza is awesome and this might be the cutest pizza place in the world. It’s an old Gulf gas station from the 1930’s. There is no dining inside the tiny building, but you can sit outside around the single old-fashioned defunct gas pump. The pizza has a robust sauce and the usual selections of toppings. Limited delivery is available. Open seven days a week.
Where: 446 Pelican
Best bets: Pizza with just cheese, shrimp pizza
Vine and Dine Wine Bar, Restaurant and Shop
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There aren’t many places in New Orleans that offer toasted hoagies and it is a nice change from po-boys. They also serve barbeque, alligator gumbo, Louisiana sausages, soups, salads, and house-made hummus. And of course, a large variety of wine and cheese boards. Sangria Saturdays offer tropical drink specials with free salsa and chips. Open Monday through Saturday.
Where: 135 Delaronde (The little shop next to the Dry Dock Cafe)
Best bets: The wines, hummus, Reuben sandwich
Tout De Suite Café
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You just might think you are on a quiet Parisian side street if you sit at an outside table at this corner café across from a park and church. Inside, the cozy café has a funky feel, with framed art, bookcases, and old-fashioned counter displays. Come for breakfast, lunch, dessert, or just coffee.
The breakfast menu has traditional and light options as well as creative signature dishes that include crawfish cakes with poached eggs and almond crusted French toast. Lunch options include salads, panini and deli sandwiches and whole wheat couscous. Coffees and teas are certified fair trade and organic. There's live music most weekend mornings and always wi-fi access. Open seven days a week, 7 am - 7 pm.
Where: 347 Verret St.
Best bets: Panini, signature breakfasts & coffee
Old Point Bar
This is the real thing - An authentic old-time New Orleans neighborhood joint on the River Road. The atmosphere couldn’t be more laid back and everyone is welcome.
There’s live music on stage almost every night and on Sunday afternoon. The corner bar is often the base for block parties (that inevitably spread to the levee). The green shamrocks painted on the street from the party last March are still visible.
The crowd includes all ages, attracting live music fans from across the city and neighbors who like a bar they can walk home from. It’s also very dog friendly. Dogs often sleep under the tables and sometimes even sit at the bar. Some patrons gather for card or chess games. Pool tables and darts are available and there is a large selection of draft beer. The outdoor tables are just steps from the Mississippi River levee. Open late seven days a week.
Where: 545 Patterson (River Road)
Crown and Anchor Pub
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This casual pub offers a selection of single malt scotch and a variety of local and imported beer and ale. It’s a gathering spot for neighbors and local British ex-pats, as well as those who just crave Walker Crisps, an English snack. It offers darts, board games, books, and trivia pub quiz on Thursday nights. The walls and ceiling are covered with all things British. Open seven days a week.
Where: 200 Pelican
