So you're hungry — and you're ready for some great American food with a New Orleans flavor. Good news: We've found the freshest spots to satisfy your appetite.
The Governor Restaurant & Seafood Bar
301 Chartres St., French Quarter
Over in the French Quarter, The Governor Restaurant & Seafood Bar is a Cajun/Creole and New American spot, serving up lunch, brunch and dinner, plus cocktails and beer.
House specials include dishes like Shrimp Clemenceau, Fried Seafood Supper and Sugar Kettle Roasted Salmon.
The Governor Restaurant & Seafood Bar's current Yelp rating of four stars out of 10 reviews indicates the newcomer is finding its way.
Yelper Katherine B., who reviewed The Governor Restaurant & Seafood Bar on April 23, wrote, "Stumbled upon this gem after discovering Cafe Fleur de Lis was closed for the day. The Bloody Mary I ordered was excellent — spicy and flavorful without being too overdone. We got the Eggs Pontchartrain and the Eggs Bayou. Both dishes were generously portioned and delicious. The staff was attentive and friendly, a trend which I hope continues for them."
Yelper Tim A. wrote, "Went here for lunch the week it opened and wow what a wonderful surprise! I had the omelette with shrimp and crab with a delicious remoulade and the best creamy grits I've ever had (I don't want to know how many calories must be in that dish)."
The Governor Restaurant & Seafood Bar is open from 8 a.m.–10 p.m. on Monday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday, and 8 a.m.–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Morrow's
2438 St Claude Ave., Marigny
Morrow's, located in Marigny, serves up classic Cajun/Creole dishes (with a few surprises).
Look for the shrimp, catfish and oyster po'boys — as well as the chef's special of Korean barbecue and bibimbap.
Yelper Dennis J., who reviewed Morrow's on April 20, wrote, "Amazing food. Whoever is in the kitchen definitely knows what they are doing. Not to mention the owner and staff are extremely personable. This will be a spot I frequent."
Morrow's is open from 4 p.m.–10 p.m. on Monday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sunday.
Bywater American Bistro
2900 Chartres St., Bywater
And finally, Bywater American Bistro has opened its doors to the public. Taking its name from the neighborhood, it serves brunch, dinner and cocktails.
The kitchen is helmed by chef and partner Levi Raines, who was sous chef at Compton's Compere Lapin, a restaurant that melds Caribbean and New Orleans flavors in the Warehouse District.
Guests can look forward to a brunch menu that includes smoked brisket scramble, chicken liver parfait with berries and rye granola, rice porridge with spicy shrimp and pickled carrots, and more. On the dinner menu, look for fried Gulf oysters, rabbit curry over jasmine rice, and steamed red snapper with broccoli rabe.
With a 4.5-star Yelp rating out of 17 reviews on Yelp, Bywater American Bistro has been getting positive attention.
Yelper King R., who was one of the first users to visit Bywater American Bistro on April 7, wrote, "Food, ambiance and service were all top notch! An absolute great experience. Everything was amazing, even had the pleasure of meeting Chef Nina Compton's husband who stopped by the table to see how things were. And the rabbit curry? Amazing!"
Yelper Mike F. wrote, "Went here for brunch last weekend (mid April 2018). The space is little changed from when it was Mariza, and we had a nice time. The food is inventive and well-prepared. My husband had the crispy rice with enoki mushrooms. Delicious. The combination of crisp and soft in the dish works really well."
Bywater American Bistro is open from 5 p.m.–10 p.m. on Wednesday-Sunday. (It's closed on Monday and Tuesday.)
