Pascal's Manale Restaurant
New Orleans, LA 70115-5540
Phone: (504) 895-4877
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Dryades Street
- Hours:
- Mon, Wed-Sat 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Pascal's Manale Restaurant – by Pableaux Johnson
The Scene
From decor to menu, Pascal's nostalgically trades on its past. Steady tourist traffic and neighborhood regulars keep the aging dining rooms (formal, casual and private) bustling. For old-schoolers, the restaurant's worn vibe proves comforting; to newcomers, it feels like a borrowed family tradition.
The Food
Universally considered the birthplace of New Orleans barbecue shrimp, Pascal's still delivers a serviceable version of this butter-rich sauteed (not smoked) dish. About a dozen super-jumbo barbecue shrimp arrive in a plain white bowl and float in an inch of butter spiked with garlic and black pepper. The rest of the Italian steakhouse menu is heavy on fried and cheesy classics. A promising oyster, shrimp and crab "pan roast" arrives light on the seafood and heavy on creamy bread-crumb binder. Tender scallops of veal parmigiana are smothered under a thick layer of rubbery mozzarella. Rich, tangy Key lime pie is the sweet list standout.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodUse the paper bib for the signature shrimp: "Peel and eat" usually makes for a shirt-staining mess.
Where to SitHit the cash-only bar early for a trip down memory lane -- pictures of luminaries like Jack Dempsey, Bear Bryant and Cindy Lauper line the barroom walls.
ParkingPascal's provides a convenient parking lot accessible from its Dryades Street entrance.
User Reviews for Pascal's Manale Restaurant
07/30/2005 Posted by andyaction
Louisiana oysters are the name of the game, and the man you want to see is Thomas. Bob and Mark, the owners, know where to get the best, tastiest, freshest oysters around and Thomas serves them up with giant slice of larger-than-life, southern hospitality at it's finest. He's got the best stories and he takes care of you, so remember to take care of him. Weather you like 'em small or big he'll hook you up. They also grill these tasty shelled morsels a-la bienville or rockafella'. Not to mention the barbecued shrimp...
Pros: safe, guarded parking, great ambiance
03/15/2005 Posted by shavix
This is one of the best restaurants you will ever eat at......the history to this place is amazing.
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