Jacques-Imo's Cafesimilar businesses >
8324 Oak St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(17 Ratings)
Striking a spicy balance between contemporary fusion and home-style Creole comfort food, this Carrollton kitchen appeals to locals and visitors alike. Regulars return for a satisfying plate of fried chicken, stuffed pork chops or a deep bowl of mashed potatoes or greens. The brave and the initiated order the alligator-sausage 'cheesecake' (honestly, think of it as quiche). If anyone's in the mood for something different, the savory shrimp pasta, Mediterranean beef or curried mussels will do handily.
This is slow food, lovingly cooked, so patrons come prepared to wait; an hour seems the standard amount of time spent at the tiny, crowded bar. Reservations are accepted only for parties of five or greater. Aficionados favor the patio over the dining room, and both venues feature close-set seating, which, with the convivial service, creates an almost community dining experience. Share the three-layer chocolate mousse pie (white, milk, dark) with your companion or your new friends at the next table. It's as if you've dropped into a rollicking street party or family fete. -- Michaela Morrissey
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BEST FRIED CHICKEN IN THE USA
Kbrueske - 07/08/2008IF YOU COME IN AROUND 5 P.M. YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT. AFTER THAT EXPECT A 2-3 HOUR WAIT. THE WAIT IS WORTH IT. WHERE ELSE DOES THE OWNER COME TO THE TABLE AND BUYS YOU DRINK?
IF YOU ARE NOT FROM THE AREA, IT MAY BE HARD TO FIND BUT IT IS WORTH THE SEARCH.Comments(0)|Add CommentMost often I agree with the crowd but this place Irks me.
MythMythos - 07/02/2008The so called "fusion" cuisine reminds me of some of the restaurants far from New Orleans which combine Louisiana cooking with desert southwest fare. . I am not a native of NOLA being a New Yorker, so don't hate me if I am wrong, but I travel often to this wonderful city - dote on the great food not only within the city limits with the traditional Creole fare I love most ,but also travel to Layfeyette for the country cajun which I enjoy but perhaps a bit less. In food matters I am conservative, I like traditional sauces, on ttraditional foods served in traditional places even when basic. I find nothing I like about this place, dispite the fact that I have given it more than a few chances. The atmosphere looks like old poverty hippie low rent sixties, the service rather non caring , the prices perhaps a tad too high but not a rip off, but most important of .all the food is wierd - not at all the real thing - and for better or worse not like anything else that has ever been offered in NOLA. Actually it reminds me of what might have been created by some of my Long Island buddies who decided to go to New Orleans on a lark and open up a restaurant to fool the hell out of the tourists and perhaps a few locals and pass off some experimental Nouville Cuisine as the real deal. On the other hand so many people like the place that perhaps I am missing something. But you have been warned and if you go I am sure you will survive the experience, the food is at least fresh and dispite the low rent atmosphere the place probably has a clean kitchen.
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RTHORSON19 - 06/16/2008I am a NEW ORLEANS native now living in Long Island New York ,I recently visited Jacques-Imo's a few months ago , when I lived in New Orleans I tried to get in on a few occassions and there was always a 2-3 hour wait. Now that I live in New York I finally got in but it was 10pm Jack the owner bought my Wife and I with my guest a round of coctails great Guy Jack. Wish you were her in Manhattan still but we will be back soon!!!!!
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Jenniferdee63 - 06/06/2008I live in Melbourne Australia and every year I visit New Orleans and Jacques-Imo's. Jacques-Imo's is the flavour of Louisiana!!!!
We can't wait to return!!!
saralee42s1 - 09/19/2007We have eaten in some of the finest resturants but this one takes the cake.......alligator cheesecake that is.....the food at Jacques Mo's is excellent...We highly recommend it.