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29 reviews for Elizabeth's Restaurant
I've been sitting on this review because I just didn't feel I was ready to put into words the pure joy of my dining experience here. It has got to be one of the best, if not the best meal I've ever had. Yes, it was that amazing.
The chef and owner, Bryon Peck prepared a Chef's menu for our large group in order for us to get a sampling of several dishes offered at Elizabeth's. This meal consisted of six delicious courses. I promised myself that I would try EVERYTHING that evening and not be afraid of the unknown. It turned out to be a night of opening my world to flavors I once shunned due to fear or previous bad experiences.
The first course brought us appetizers of the legendary praline bacon, rabbit and a boudin ball stuffed with andouille sausage. Although I tried the rabbit and it was actually tasty, I still can't eat it. The boudin ball was scrumptious and the bacon out of this world. I'm used to bacon making everything else better but who knew you could make bacon itself better?
We then moved on to an oyster dish. Here's one of my food breakthoughs. I tried oysters once before and it was a gross encounter and one I swore I would never endure again. However, I was keeping my word to myself. They were delicious and even better when eaten atop of the bread with garlic pesto sauce. Talk about a party in your mouth!
Next came the avacado, cilantro, lime and crab salad. A refreshing and extremely tasty dish that was immediately inhaled. Our fourth dish was my absolute favorite, berkshire pork medallions served on top of polenta along with sweet potato mash and collard greens. First of all, he had me at polenta but the pork was so tendor and perfecty flavored and the sweet potato mash and the perfectly cooked greens (not bitter) just brought it all together beautifully. I still dream of this dish.
Dish number five kept bringing the love and marked my second food breakthrouh. All that know me well, know that I'm not a fan of the fish. Unless it's in ceviche and swimming in a citric marinade. So, I was a bit nervous about course five which was a fire roasted Gruper. I am so grateful that I didn't shy away. The Gruper was super fresh and not one hint of fishiness. The sauce it was served with was delicate and made for a delictable dish.
A medley of desserts rounded out our six course meal. We were treated to red velvet cake, a cobbler and oogie woogie (the chef's wife's specialty) a custard type dessert that literally brought tears to one of our friend's eyes.
I can't thank Bryon enough for this amazing meal and for the great service he and his staff provided. They helped make this a magical evening for all of us.
I don't get it. I read the reviews on Yelp as well as a rave in my Frommers book. I took a cab out to the restaurant and was massively disappointed. The service was slow, which I didn't really mind because I was expecting to have my mind blown. When the food arrived it was cold and my portion was oddly small. I ordered the Cajun bubble and squeak, my companion ordered the praline bacon, and my other companion ordered eggs florentine with fried oysters. The bacon was thin, cold, fatty, with runny sugar water on it. This was the most shocking of all, because so many reviews had mentioned the awesomeness of the 'praline bacon.' The bubble and squeak was just ok. The florentine was good, but nothing worth writing home about.
It turns out my mind was blown, but not by the food--by the fact that anyone raves about this place. 'Sweet baby Jesus this is the best food I've ever eaten'?? More like 'Sweet baby Jesus I just got boinked by the owner so I gave them a good Yelp review.'
I should also mention the 'praline bacon' has no actual pecans on it, just sugary water.
I did have a mind-blowing brunch experience in nola, and that was at Dante's Kitchen, so i suggest you jump on the streetcar and head the other direction out of the quarter!
Wow it's good. If you're hoping for brunch right at noon on Sunday, you'll have a wait but it's worth it.
Praline bacon is amazing. The biscuits are huge. Eggs done right. Deciding between dishes was the hardest thing for brunch.
Dinner is like having your mother (well, not mine, she doesn't cook) whip up something that's going to make your belly happy. The sides written on the chalkboard are hard to choose, they all look so good. Had the braised cabbage and sweet potatoes and they made me happy. Huge portions, inexpensive wine, charming little house to eat it all in.
One of the best meals of my life...bar none. The Praline bacon lived up to the hype....could eat that stuff all day! Tried lots of different stuff but I have to say the boudin ball and the OYSTERS were my favorite....and I don't even like oysters. I had other non-oyster fans in our party try them and they couldn't believe how delicious they were either. If I lived in New Orleans (and many times I wish that I did) I'd be eatin' here all of the time!!
I had been searching for a proper plate of fried chicken ever since I arrived in Louisiana. I will search no longer because Elizabeth's is the place. For $12 I was served a giant plate of crispy fried chicken with sides of lima beans, collard greens, and bacon cabbage. It was the best southern meal that I had in New Orleans. I found it very difficult to find this quality of southern cookin anywhere in the French Quarter. So if you have a rental car, or don't mind grabbing a cab, this place is worth the ride.
What an unassuming place. Yes, it's out of the French Quarter. And yes, you have to drive through a sketchy neighborhood to get to this place. But, it was totally worth it. I've heard all about the praline bacon and COULD NOT wait to taste it. The moment the plate of five strips of bacon came and I put it in my mouth, it was pure heaven. The sweetness coupled with the saltiness of the bacon was a party in my mouth! For my entree, I ordered fried chicken with bacon cabbage and corn and was not disappointed. The chicken came out perfectly flavored and the portions were gigantic! Anyone that comes to New Orleans should make a pit stop to Elizabeth's and try the praline bacon, at the very least!
This is my favorite place to eat when I go home to New Orleans. It is the most delicious food ever and the pims cups are to die for. My favorite appetizers are the fried green tomatoes, the boudin balls and the blue cheese oysters. However, honestly everything is beyond stellar!!!
A trip to Elizabeth's Restaurant is like returning home. This beautiful old house in New Orleans' Bywater area has braved its neighboring levees and survived around 100 years of intense weather conditions. The quaint two-story dining destination offers a casual downstairs space, as well as an upstairs bar and cozy eating room. Though Elizabeth's has received substantial praise, especially for their Sunday brunch, the crowd appears to be more locals than tourists.
One of our native friends recommended that we visitors cancel our reservation at the "stuffy" Rib Room in the French Quarter and opt for this local favorite. She drove us out to the remote cottage, which was oddly surrounded by factories, lumber yards, and other appetite-suppressing views. This down-to-earth spot even lacks a traditional parking lot, causing patrons to brake their vehicles on the steep grass hill across the street.
As we approached the cafe, we noticed several people waiting outside and knew that our hunger was not going to be satisfied any time soon. We were politely told that we could wait for our table at the upstairs bar, where we were surrounded by the post-church crowd and other groups of locals. The unfriendly bartender brushed off our drink request, but finally returned with our spicy bloody mary's about twenty minutes later. Though I usually do not like this earthy beverage, the Elizabethan blend was sweeter and tangier than most. A crisp string bean was dipped into the glass as a complimentary garnish.
We were later seated at one of the country-style wooden tables in the small neighboring dining room. We enjoyed their famous pralined bacon appetizer; the sweet glaze was a delicious balance against the greasy meat. I also ordered the "Basic Breakfast", which included two scrambled eggs and my choice of hash browns or grits. I opted for the clumpy corn grits, trying to get in touch with my Southern side, but was not impressed. The dish was not very interesting, but I guess I received what I ordered - a "basic" meal. My friends seemed to enjoy their various versions of Eggs Benedict, but also just picked at their grits.
A meal at Elizabeth's provides the opportunity to escape the glitz of the French Quarter and relax among a real N'awlins crowd. The food is above average, but I would suggest ordering one of their unique meals and cocktails rather than the safe, "basic" option I went with.
Fried oysters for breakfast? YES YOU SHOULD :) I can't imagine a trip to NOLA without having a meal at Elizabeth's. It's close to the Frenchman area, so you can walk off your meal afterward. If you're going for lunch, please order the praline bacon burger. OMG!
Go here for breakfast and you won't be let down. This ByWater haunt is for the locals.
They have the best bloody mary's in New Orleans. the best!
Amazing grits and perfectly moist and tender biscuits. I had the fried green tomatoes and poached eggs. Friends had crab cakes and steak on grits. It was soooo much food, but so spectacular.
Dinner and Lunch are also good, but man, the breakfast is top notch!
Wish we could have gone for dinner too!
Sunday brunch was packed. Well why not? It's great food and service.
Had the Salmon and Brie breakfast and my mouth died and went to heaven. Had a Morning Margarita to accompany and it was just right. There's a frozen drink too, forget what it's called, but it was yumaliscious. Chocolate and nutmeg...
The space is beautiful and bright. Kate and Mary did a great job taking care of everyone.
The only weird part was the owner showed up later and his little kids took their shoes off and played on the pool table. I guess it's his place, he can do what he wants. Just odd.
I have to start off saying that the two Google Ads under this restaurant on Yelp are for Cafe du Monde (fair enough) and... Mesothelioma Lawyer. I am not sure what to think about that, but on to the review.
We tried to go to Elizabeth's last time we were in NOLA but it was closed, and according to our friends, this was generally the case. However, one of their friends is now the GM and apparently Elizabeth's now has regular hours, consistent food, and a full staff.
We went there for brunch - I had the Red Neck Eggs, which pretty much knocked my socks off. I am thinking of it now and literally salivating. Poached eggs on fried green tomatoes, topped by Hollandaise sauce, with delicious potatoes as a side. I was totally delighted and wish we had dishes like that here in the Pacific NW. I also had grits with cheese, which were faboo.
Fantastic experience - highly recommended.
My first brunch in New Orleans was also my first trip to Elizabeth's. This by water location is a great welcome to New Orleans food, service and atmosphere. The bright dining room and flowered table clothes welcome all patrons to a casual sunday meal. There is usually a wait, but the bar upstairs is flowing with enough mimosas and bloody marys to keep you occupied until brunch is served. I always start my meal with the praline bacon, cooked to a perfect crisp and slathered with sweet bits of praline. Make sure to order enough for the table because fighting over the last piece has ruined some friendships.
The staples on the menu include bubble and squeak - shrimp, bacon and cabbage topped with hollandaise and poached eggs - smoked salmon and brie sandwich and the hangover helper - Elizabeth's version of Carolina Shrimp and Grits. The hollandaise sauce, which appears on many menu items, is light, but flavorful and is a great addition to the spicy crab cakes, fried green tomatoes and corned beef hash. During my last trip one of my poached eggs was a bit over cooked, but I have never been disappointed.
Parking is available by the levee across the street. Brunch is served Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 2:30pm.
It's been my experience thus far that it's pretty much impossible to get a healthy meal here in the Crescent City. But since I'm only in town for a few days, I've easily adopted an if-you-can't-beat-em-join-em philosophy, hence my lunch today at Elizabeth's:
fried catfish Po' Boy
sweet potato fries
praline bacon
You heard me. I said PRALINE. BACON. If you don't know what praline is, imagine brown sugar mixed with butter and then baked. And then imagine that on thick-cut crispy bacon. Yeah. If you need a minute, I can wait.
Elizabeth's sits on a corner of what otherwise seems like an abandoned stretch of Chartres street, significantly far away from the touristy hustle and bustle of the French Quarter. Inside it's bare-bones but cozy and welcoming, and the menu almost exclusively consists of Louisiana standards.
Now, I'm not going to lie--I came here for the bacon. So when my server shows up with just my Po Boy and fries, I nearly jump down her throat asking where my Praline Bacon is. She gets that "oh shit" look because she clearly forgot it, and I try to remain calm as she goes back to put the order in. My fries were extremely tasty--some of the best sp fries I've had, actually. The Po' Boy, which I got "dressed" (I love this expression! I also love the expression "no, indeed". Does it mean yes or no?), was nothing special, but I think in general Po' Boys are nothing special.
Finally, my waitress came back with my bacon, and I ATE IT ALL. Every last crumb! My heart may very well stop beating before I make it on the plane back to NYC, but honestly, it will have been worth it. And if I do survive, Elizabeth's is for sure on my list for my next visit to NOLA.
You absolutely have to get the praline bacon.
Came for an early lunch and the place was empty at the time, but it filled up quickly. The neighborhood's not the best, but that is hardly the restaurant's fault. Overall, the food is to die for.
Very good southern food. The fried chicken is great, the sides are really good, the brunch is great, and even the burgers are good. Better than jacquimo's and Willie Maye's. I do not give many places five stars but this place is legit.
First of all, for locals Elizabeth's isn't remote at all. It's just a mile from the French Quarter. With all the new condos in the works for this neighborhood, it will soon be every tourist's second stop in New Orleans, if it's not already. Today the neighborhood is already mostly populated by recently-relocated, parent-funded twenty-somethings (aka Brooklyn's Williamsburg 10 years ago...)
Elizabeth's predates most of the new development in the Bywater. Due to the long lines that Elizabeth's is famous for on Sunday brunch, I hadn't been there in years. But I decided to try it a few weeks ago, and I have a mixed review. I'm a big grits connoisseur, so I had to try the Carolina shrimp and grits with tasso ham gravy instead. It was disappointing. The grits had a nice texture, but they needed salt. The shrimp and gravy needed much more than that. This dish is supposed to be a version of shrimp and grits with all the deep flavors of red beans and rice. On red beans, tasso ham works with the andouille to mellow and deepen the flavors. But on a plate of unsalted grits with 4 small shrimp, this gravy came across as just plain bland. Even with hot sauce, it didn't have much taste.
On the other hand, my friend got the friend green tomatoes benedict--she said it was excellent, and it looked like she was telling the truth.
My bloody mary was spicy and strong and perfect.
The coffee was strong and good too.
I want to go back and try the soft -shell crab benedict. But I'd skip the grits and shrimp if I were you!
If you're staying in the French Quarter, do yourself a favor and walk down Chartes Street to Elizabeth's Restaurant. It's a bit of a stroll but only 15 or 20 minutes from Jackson Square. Just when you think that you may be entering a "WTF am I doing here" area, you'll find Elizabeth's. We did this for both brunch and dinner.
We tried the famous praline bacon. Delicious, but so rich, the 4 pieces are enough. Redneck Breakfast followed (instead of a muffin the eggs benedict is served on a fried green tomato). Delicious. Grits. Yes.
For our dinner we tried the shrimp and grits on fried green tomatoes. Killer. The cornbread was proper, dry, and not too sweet (I pity those fools who think cornbread should taste like corn cake). I had the pecan encrusted drum fish with greens. Fantastic. My wife had the double cut pork chop. Though it was a bit dry, the smoky flavor was great.
We tried a lot of "southern" and creole/cajun places while in NOLA. Elizabeth's was hands down the best.
Oh, why not 5 stars? One of the bus-girls (picture art school drop out / "society is for sheeple" type) repeatedly hid in the corner and ate the scraps from the plates she was clearing. Dumpster diving belongs in the dumpster you big silly! But I don't hold that against the restaurant, she probably didn't last more than a few weeks there.
Sweet baby Jesus, I gained 5 pounds eating here and have zero regrets. That's saying something. Praline Bacon? Genius! SUUUUiiiiiiii!!!!
My new favorite New Orleans restaurant for food, mostly because they have flawless duck breast, flawless collard greens, and good lima beans. Shiny plastic picnic tablecloths wrap little tables sandwiched between a low hung ceiling and a linoleum tile floor, feels a little like a church basement. Friendly hip servers disappear upstairs to giggle at the bar and make cocktails. A bargain at $60 for two top-notch meals.
They don't lie, real food done real good. No joke, this is one of the bitchinest breakfasts I've ever had, so bitchin I had to make up a word to describe it. Grits and biscuits and praline bacon oh my! This is the place to go to fuel and drive through LA or a walk through the steamy streets of the French Quarter. I think I'm drooling.
My husband and I took 2 college students for a Sunday brunch here recently. The food portions were so huge that we split 2 meals and an appetizer. We were all stuffed when we left. The food was very good. We had crabby eggs (outstanding) and the salmon/brie grilled cheese (extremely rich). Our callas appetizer were hot and perfectly cooked (not gooey).
The place appears clean, the wait staff was attentive and we were served quickly. We liked the artsy, bright colored decor. I will be back more often.
This is a fantastic restaurant! Great New Orleans food at a great price. I cannot wait to go back!!
Forever and a day I felt cheated for never having this mystical dining experience they call Elizabeth's. Every time I tried to go there, it was closed or there was a tremendous wait, too long for my growling hung over stomach to wait for. Now I have had breakfast there TWICE and a dinner there that rivaled any Brennan's or Emeril establishment in the city. Dublin Lobster with Jameson cream sauce. Sweet breads. Barbecued shrimp and leg of lamb. Unbelievable. And the upstairs bar is a nice retreat complete with TV's, a pool table, and a dining room overlooking the levee for special events. Try a Corpse Reviver if you like a strong, sweet but not too sweet knock you over cocktail.
For breakfast I love the Redneck Eggs with fried green tomatoes or the shrimp and grits with a homemade biscuit. I have heard great things about the waffles and plan to try that next time. I hope there are many next times. One hint: if you plan on a weekend brunch there, get thee to Elizabeth's before 10:30 am. Otherwise plan on waiting, waiting, waiting.
Two words - praline bacon. You heard right - rashers of bacon with brown sugar and pecans baked into them. Heart-stopping breakfasts and lunches. Lots of great daily specials. Way too much food and then they want to sell you a slice of pie or maybe some chess cake. Tell Heidi that Patrick from San Francisco sent you.
Before the storm, this was my favorite breakfast spot. The food was fantastic and the service had a real down home southern flair. But after the storm,... new owners came in and it's a shadow of its former self. It's gone from 5 star to 3 star. I've come here a few times since the storm and it's more out of convenience and force of habit. But... the food pretty average now and the service is "just there" and nothing special.
I went to Sunday brunch the weekend before Christmas with a missed college friend that I haven't seen in years. The restaurant is located in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood east of the French Quarter and tucked up against the Mississippi River levee. This is a typical New Orleans neighborhood restaurant that is loved by the locals and the lucky tourists that know the better spots to find a great meal. The dining room is small and very busy. I had the grillades and grits which were perfect. My brother from the country in south Louisiana is an expert at this dish, and the "Elizabeth's" version was up to par with his production. Service was good. I wish there was a place like this in Phoenix.
like patrick said: it's really all about the praline bacon. i've only been for breakfast, and apart from the bacon, it was just an above-average southern artery-clogging breakfast, probably three stars on its own. but, a world where praline bacon is not worth an additional star by itself is a world in which i do not want to live. i say, go for breakfast, order the praline bacon with some eggs and a biscuit on the side.
oh, and they have a breakfast po'boy. i didn't get it, but it looked like a holy mess.
A decent breakfast - nothing more. When my family walked in for breakfast, everybody turned and stared at us. Believe me, we're not that funny looking. It was just strange. The inside of the restaurant is nice and artsy. The wait staff are kind, but the time to get our food was pretty terrible. It look at least 45 minutes. Our food was good, but not exceptional. The praline bacon that I so looked forward to was served room temperature. Maybe its supposed to be that way, but I sincerely doubt it. Thank god the mimosas were strong because when the bill came, I probably would have screamed. It was extremely pricey for what it was. I probably won't be coming back. Try Surreys or Bluebird Cafe instead.
