Spending time in East Riverside? Get to know this New Orleans neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a hot dog spot to a Middle Eastern eatery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in East Riverside, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Dat Dog
Topping the list is New American spot Dat Dog, which offers hot dogs and more. Located at 3336 Magazine St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 463 reviews on Yelp.
This New Orleans-based franchise has four Louisiana locations, along with one Texas outpost. The spot offers sausages ranging from a traditional German weiner to a vaucresson hot sausage (creole-seasoned with paprika and cayenne) with nearly 30 topping options. The eatery also offers burgers and vegan "meats," as well as sides like crawfish etouffee fries or tots.
2. Atchafalaya Restaurant
Next up is Cajun/Creole and breakfast and brunch spot Atchafalaya Restaurant, situated at 901 Louisiana Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 1,778 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Brunch favorites include seared jumbo gulf shrimp & grits (andouille, smoked tomatoes, trinity, creole spice shrimp broth) as well as fried green tomatoes (buttered LA crab, baby greens, rémoulade) and duck hash (poached eggs, duck confit, blackberries, mango, brown butter hollandaise, bacon vinaigrette.)
3. Pho Cam Ly
Vietnamese spot Pho Cam Ly is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3814 Magazine St., 4.5 stars out of 150 reviews.
This spot was founded by two Vietnamese sisters in 2014. The spot serves up spring rolls, sliders, sandwiches, rice and pho. Yelpers recommend ordering the pho chin (beef soup with brisket) and the Vermicelli with grilled pork dish, as well as the lemongrass chicken banh mi.
4. La Petite Grocery
La Petite Grocery, a French spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 622 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4238 Magazine St. to see for yourself.
Executive chef Justin Devillier puts a "creative spin on traditional New Orleans cuisine," according to the business' website. On the dinner menu, look for appetizers like littleneck clams (kimchi, scallions & white wine) and entrees like panéed rabbit (spaetzle, wilted greens, turnip purée & sauce grenobloise), pan-fried pork chops (parmesan rice grits, kale & black truffle) and shellfish stew (collard greens & pot likker).
5. Shawarma on the Go
Check out Shawarma on the Go, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 176 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and traditional American spot at 3720 Magazine St.
This popular spot is located inside a gas station convenience store. The fast-casual eatery serves up house specialty sandwiches like shwarma, falafel and gyro, along with meat and rice platters filled with kebabs, hummus and veggies. Yelpers recommend ordering baklava for dessert.
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