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Lakeview Restaurants
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| Lakeview is one of New Orleans' oldest suburbs, but it was unfortunately hit hard by Hurricane Katrina, since it's located right at one of the levee breaches. The residents and business people of the area are determined it will be back stronger and better than ever, so when another restaurant opens or re-opens, it's a definite cause for celebration. Fried seafood is a popular choice around here, since it's oh-so-close to the lake, but Italian and diner food can be found, as well. Be sure to bring some leftovers to the Point afterwards, where you can feed the ducks that swim by the marina. |
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Lago
900 Harrison Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70124
504-486-8282
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Lago was one of the first new restaurants to open in Lakeview after the hurricane, and for that, they should automatically be thanked with lots of hungry customers. If that’s enough reason for you, the menu has a little bit of everything, heavy on Mediterranean and seafood choices. In the summertime, Lago offers a “Sunset Dinner”: three courses for only $25 from 5 to 7. They also have an impressive forty specialty martinis –Gummy Bear, Just Been Dumped and Tiramisu, to name a few - and Sunday brunch. |
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Lakeview Harbor
911 Harrison Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70124
504-486-4887
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Lakeview Harbor is bringing cozy, family-friendly restaurants back to Harrison Avenue. The menu is a “please everyone” mix of fried chicken sandwiches, burgers, steaks and seafood, and they have a daily plate special every day except Saturday. They have a banquet room available for large parties, and can also do boiled seafood parties. |
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The Steak Knife
888 Harrison Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70124
504-488-8981
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The Steak Knife is a Lakeview tradition, but lately they’ve been moving around a bit. Starting out on Harrison Avenue and moving to Pontchartrain Blvd. after the storm, they’re currently re-locating back to their original spot in the heart of the neighborhood. It’s classic steakhouse fare like Caesar salads, filets and prime ribs, mixed together with New Orleans originals like crabmeat au gratin, seafood gumbo and Shrimp Bordelaise, with mushrooms, garlic, white wine and brandy. |
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Tony Angelo’s
6262 Fleur De Lis Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70124
504-488-0888
Tony Angelo’s is the kind of place where you sit down at a table in the spacious dining room and say, or actually order, “Feed Me.” And Mr. Angelo surely does. Course after course, from marinated mushrooms to pasta to fish, are all delicious, and you’ll likely get the opportunity to tell the chef you think so, as his walks around the dining room are frequent and he loves to introduce himself. |
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Russell’s Marina Grill
8555 Pontchartrain Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70124
504-282-9980
This neighborhood place is appropriately decorated with pictures of boats on the lake on sunny afternoons, since they’re right across the street from the marina. This, of course, also makes it a popular early morning breakfast spot for people coming in from early morning outings or runs near the lake. The French toast is tasty and big enough to split, and the classic two-egg breakfasts with bacon or sausage, toast or a biscuit, grits or potatoes also satisfy. This is where the Onion Mumm originated, so be sure to try it at lunch or dinner. |
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 Reginelli’s Pizza
874 Harrison Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70124
504-488-0133
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The popularity of Reginelli’s as a casual Italian pizza-pasta-sandwich place is attested to by its five locations all over the city. Their daily soups are all tasty, the crawfish and corn soup being the stand-out, and Mediterranean flavors run amuck in their selection of pizza toppings. The Roasted Garlic Spread is a delicious way to kick-off the meal, and the calzones and pasta portions are humongous. Beer and wine specials Monday through Wednesday. |
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