Camellia Grill Has Been A Timeless Treasure In New Orleans For Over 70 Years

For some reason, restaurants tend to stick around a while in New Orleans. We have several restaurants in New Orleans that have been around for the better half of a century, and many that have been open for over 100 years and still going strong. This timeless diner in New Orleans has been around for over 70 years, and you’ll fall in love after just one bite. Let’s check it out.

You’ll find the Camellia Grill on Carrollton Avenue, right on the historic St. Charles Streetcar line.

This timeless treasure has been feeding hungry locals and tourists since it opened in 1946.

The landmark diner is typically packed during peak times, so you’ll want to get there early if you want to snag a seat at this counter-service eatery.

No matter what you’re in the mood for, Camellia Grill has it on the menu.

Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty po’boy…

…or one of their colossal burgers, Camellia Grill can do it all.

You’ll also find some traditional New Orleans classics, like fried catfish, fried shrimp, and red beans & rice (pictured below).

And of course, no diner is complete without several incredible breakfast items. You’ll find several different waffles, pancakes, and omelettes on the menu as well.

Be sure to bring your appetite, because their portions are huge.

The good news is that they are open seven days a week and are also open late-night, so you can feast on incredible diner food whenever the craving strikes.

Here are their hours of operation:

Sunday—Thursday: 8 a.m. till 12 a.m.

Friday & Saturday: 8 a.m. til 2 a.m.

Address: 626 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70118

Have you ever dined at Camellia Grill? What's your favorite thing on the menu? Let us know in the comments below! And for more great diner food in New Orleans, be sure to check out Belle's Diner in the French Quarter, where they have some truly delicious boozy milkshakes.