These 10 Restaurants Serve the Best Po-Boys in New Orleans
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Kezia Kamenetz
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Ah the perennial question—where’s the best place to get a po-boy in New Orleans? Perhaps the most classic dish in the entire city, with all of the newest places opening up in the past few years, everyone’s got an opinion. If you are looking for the best po-boys in New Orleans, however, we have created a list that will help you out. Check out our list and let us know what you think!
Founded in 1950 and known as the oldest family owned po-boy shop in New Orleans, Johnny's offers a classic take on the iconic sandwiches--and yes, dressed means with pickles here!
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A more modern take on the classic po-boy restaurant, Mahony's offers unique pairings like the short rib po-boy with onion rings and the Shrimp Remi po-boy with fried green tomatoes and grilled shrimp, pictured here.
Parkway Tavern, found in the heart of Bayou St. John, rose to prominence on the back of their famed roast beef po-boy, but has come to be a favorite for all it has to offer. The sweet potato fries are a real treat---but expect to wait in line at peak hours.
An offshoot from the popular Jacque-Imo's cafe, this Jefferson Hwy restaurant provides amazing fried seafood sandwiches with fresh and high quality ingredients. The calamari and Fleur de bree sandwiches really stand out.
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A newer shop on the scene, Avery's family owned and operated restaurant offers carefully created sandwiches with modern twists--including the ever-popular Buffalo Shrimp po-boy, pictured here.
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When you have a craving for delicious corner store po-boys, Frady's is the place to visit. A whole range of options awaits, with plenty of juicy gravy.
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Beginning as a pop-up, Killer Po-boys quickly became known as the most creative and dynamic of po-boy shops on the scene. With sandwiches like roasted sweet potato and smoked salmon po-boys, as well as the lamb sausage pictured here, this is the place to come when you're ready for something different.
A classic shop in the French Quarter, Verti Marte offers a huge array of delicious options 24 hours a day. The All That Jazz shrimp and oyster po-boy is particularly popular.
This bright pink building at the intersection of Elysian Fields and St. Claude Ave. offers classic sandwiches. The stand out here is the hot sausage and cheese po-boy, which really breaks new ground in the realm of sausage po-boys.
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A truly unique New Orleans dining experience, po-boy seekers here should come ready to wait, since all good things take time. Their take on the classic po-boys includes a juicier version, where hot sauce and ketchup come as part of the standard dressed order.
This corner store offers over stuffed po-boys at great prices and plenty of side order options. Simply delicious.
Where do you think the best po-boys in New Orleans are found? What makes a good po-boy in your book? And of course, what are your favorite types? Let us know your feedback—we love to hear from you!
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