R & O Restaurant
(504) 831-1248
216 Metairie Hammond Hwy
Metairie,
LA
70005
30.0199
-90.1233
What People Are Saying About R & O Restaurant
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The Scene
Shellacked plywood tables, grade-school holiday decorations and "Hey, sugar" service add up to an informal, family-friendly standby for an overwhelmingly local crowd. The main dining room runs toward the noisy, especially on weekend nights, when multifamily groups gather for birthday celebrations or "parents' night out."
The Food
Despite its name, R&O's is a perfect budget-seafood spot with plenty of house favorites. Start off with an order of french fries doused in rich, chunky beef gravy or a tart, salty Italian salad. Whether deep-fried or boiled, the kitchen takes its seafood seriously, with plates that border on gargantuan. Crispy, overstuffed po-boys rank among the best in town, whether soaked in gravy (roast beef), red sauce (chicken Parmesan) or slathered with mayo, lettuce and tomato ("dressed" fried shrimp or oyster). Italian offerings are also consistently strong, with sweetish pasta plates and hearty, bready pizzas offering even more choices.
User Reviews
dmenkes
November 17, 2006
While their pizza is certainly some of the best I've had ever (certainly the best in NO), their Gumbo is INSANE. With a blue crab at the bottom of every bowl, and the chunks of chicken and sausage, you can't go wrong. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
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nolarobert
June 01, 2005
The focus is often on the great po' boys at R&O's but I also highly recommend their thin crust pizza. I had always eaten the R&O Po' Bpy special but one day I decided on pizza and I have never regretted it since. Waitresses are usually nice and attentive. The only issue I have is it is a family favorite and when it is crowded with loud and crying children, it can get annoying. But if you crave a great pizza or roast beef po' boy, it is worth the suffering.
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mambajack
June 14, 2004
R&O's is simply wonderful. Their roast beef is in my humble opinion, the best in town, with a thick dark gravy that reminds me of the roast beef at Mama Rosa's in the Quarter. (Is that still there?) The Ham po-boy is similarly excellent with good, sharp swiss cheese and french bread that is just the right consistency between soft and hard. (You know what I mean - some french bread is brittle dry and crumbly while some is doughy and rubbery) I don't eat the pizza here but my family does and the bits I've stolen from there are first rate as well.
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The Extras:
The innocent-sounding seafood platter contains enough food for two or three people--perfect for a group snack.
Know Before You Go:
The only divider between smoking and smoke-free sections is a paper sign, so if you don't like smoke, eat early and off-peak.
Parking:
The front and side spaces fill quickly, but an overflow lot--two blocks off the lake and to the left--has plenty of space.
Save Money:
Check the walls for handwritten signs advertising seasonal specials and off-menu dessert options.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Hidden Find, Group Dining, Cheap Eats
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
