Who Has The Best Red Beans And Rice In New Orleans?
There are few dishes that are more synonymous with New Orleans than red beans and rice. The combination dish has long been associated with the Big Easy dining scene, along with gumbo. But where can you find some good red beans and rice in New Orleans? In this article, we’re going to show you where restaurants have the best red beans and rice.
Here Are The Best Red Beans And Rice In New Orleans
To come up with our list, we used real-life customer reviews from Google. Let’s say who’s cookin’ the best R&R:
Buffa’s
1001 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116 | (504) 949-0038 Here’s what one customer says about Buffa’s: “Monday night Red Beans and Rice!! Enjoy the family recipe and you won’t be disappointed!! Take in the beautiful voices of Antoine and Arséne while sipping a cocktail from one of their friendly bartenders. I fell in love with Buffa’s and their fun geeky decor and wish I lived in New Orleans so that I could be a regular. Thank you!”
Coop’s Place
1109 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116 | (504) 525-9053 Here’s what one customer says about Coop’s Place: “Awesome food and good drinks here I got the coops taste of new Orleans platter that had their gumbo, red beans and rice, jambalaya, and ettouffee!”
Joey K’s
3001 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115 | (504) 891-0997 Here’s what one customer says about Joey K’s: “We googled “restaurants in garden district” while visiting and this place was one of the top options. I am so glad that we decided to eat lunch here. I immediately loved the look of the place when we walked in. We both started off with a cup of red beans and rice and ate that deliciousness quickly.”
Jacques-Imo’s
8324 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118 | (504) 861-0886 Here’s what one customer says about Jacques-Imo’s: “Very great food! Staff were friendly and attentive! The atmosphere was super cool and enjoyed the whole experience! Would for sure recommend if you want to try something different and that has a Soul Food feeling!”
Mandina’s Restaurant
3800 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119 | (504) 482-9179 3800 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119 | Here’s what one customer says about Mandina’s Restaurant: “Our waiter was extremely nice and attentive. He was a larger guy and I forgot to get his name. This is not a great place to eat if you have a dairy allergy as I was limited to fries and red beans and rice. However, I have never had a waiter be so attentive to my allergy before and it made me extremely comfortable eating what I was served! He constantly kept confirming to me that my food was dairy free.”
Willie Mae’s Scotch House
2401 St Ann St, New Orleans, LA 70119 | (504) 822-9503 Here’s what one customer says about Willie Mae’s Scotch House: “I had the mac and cheese (very basic) and red beans and rice (extremely tasty) on a previous visit so I decided to get the green beans and rice and gravy this time.”
Ray’s On The Ave
2005 N Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70119 | (504) 766-6404 Here’s what one customer says about Ray’s on the Ave. Holy cow! If you’re looking for a good local place with great food and service, then this is it!!! Food was amazing and the portions large. Catfish, chicken, and hush puppies were among the best I’ve ever eaten. Totally worth the short jaunt off Bourbon. I would give it 6 stars if I could…”
Two Sistas ‘N Da East
9901 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70127 | (504) 242-0469 Here’s what one customer says about Two Sistas ‘N Da East: “This is some real home-cooked food! My advice will be to always order early as they tend to run out of certain dishes fast. I highly recommend the Red Beans and Rice!”
Redberry’s Hot Plates & Po-Boys
9103 Fig St, New Orleans, LA 70118 | (504) 381-4613 Here’s what one customer says about Redberry’s: “If you haven’t been, you need to go. Amazing hot plates!!! I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.”
Final Word
Red beans and rice is one of the most satisfying meals you can have in the city. If you enjoy smoked sausage with your red beans, these restaurants deliver the goods. Aside from red beans, the city’s cuisine stands on its own when it comes to good food, service and a memorable dining experience. More From NolaFi.com:
Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.