You Have To Try This Unique Restaurant In New Orleans That Has The Most Amazing Cajun Cuisine

A trip to New Orleans isn’t complete unless you’ve dined at this establishment. Jacques Imo’s is one of those hidden gem restaurants that once you’ve eaten here, you become a customer for life.

You can find Jacques Imo’s over on Oak Street in Uptown New Orleans.

You’ll notice when you arrive, this isn’t your typical restaurant.

Spoiler alert: it’s better.

Arrive early and be prepared to wait, because this is one of those restaurants that’s always busy.

We promise your patience will be rewarded.

Start your meal off with one of their incredible appetizers.

Like the fried grits, pictured above.

Or the fried green tomatoes topped with shrimp remoulade

This one is always a crowd pleaser.

One of their more popular appetizers is their shrimp and alligator cheesecake.

You've got to try it.

For your main course, you can’t really go wrong with any of the dishes.

Check out that crawfish etouffée, jam packed with crawfish!

Every dish is unique and flavorful, and you'll be wanting to lick your plate.

The BBQ shimp are a perfect example.

In the mood for some surf and turf? Check out the Carpet Bagger Steak

Which is topped with oysters, caramelized red onions, bleu cheese, and a Tasso hollandaise. Yum!

Their seafood is some of the freshest around.

With hearty portions, so make sure you arrive hungry.

The flavors are a blend of traditional New Orleans cuisine with a unique twist that only owner Jacques Leonardi himself could come up with.

Pictured above is their blackened redfish with a crab-chili Hollandaise. Mouth-watering good.

You can find Jacques Imo's at 8324 Oak St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118.

Parties of 4 and under are seated on a first come, first served basis, so it's best to arrive early to avoid a long wait. You can call ahead for parties of 5 or more.

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