Warehouse District & Center City

La Boca had the guts to break away from the standards of the American steakhouse. Although one can get a filet or a ribeye, fries or mashed potatoes, such an order misses the point of the place. This is genuinely different steak house, and not just for the sake of being different. Inspired by the steakhouses of Argentina--where they eat more beef than we do--the style of the place is unique.

Uptown 2: Washington To Napoleon

It's a classic New Orleans casual menu that stops short of being a cliche. They take all of the cooking seriously, something best seen in the daily specials. Many customers know exactly which day to be there for what. Portions are almost grossly oversize, and if that's not enough, they have an all-you-can-eat catfish deal that runs every day. Despite that, seafood in general is a strong suit here.

Metairie 2: Orleans Line To Houma Blvd