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(504) 895-4877
1838 Napoleon Ave
(Uptown/Garden District)
New Orleans,
LA
70115
29.929
-90.1026
Neighborhoods: Uptown - Carrollton, Uptown
Years in business
Established in 1913
Hours:
Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm
Mon-Sat 5pm-"until"
Price:
$$
Last updated 8.23.11
Category:
Restaurants, Barbecue Restaurants, Banquet Rooms
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Hidden Find, Historic Setting, Private Rooms, Group Dining, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Seafood, Cajun & Creole, Italian
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar
What People Are Saying About Pascal's Manale Restaurant
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
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…
Editor's Tips
- Look Good:
- Use the paper bib for the signature shrimp: "Peel and eat" usually makes for a shirt-staining mess.
- Where to Sit:
- Hit 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.
- Parking:
- Pascal's provides a convenient parking lot accessible from its Dryades Street entrance.
08/07/09
Does not disappoint
by Nekishaw at Citysearch
Amazing barbecued shrimp, oysters and shrimp pasta. I have never ordered anything I didn't like at this restaurant. It is a Louisiana legend for good reason. The servers are friendly, and the food is authentic Louisiana cuisine.
- Pros: Great food, great service
04/18/09
Famous but the food's not that great.
by TiaMaria24 at Citysearch
I should have ordered the famous barbecue shrimp, so I won't be too hard on Pascal Manale.
But the fish and pasta I ordered were terribly bland.
- Pros: Cool atmosphere
- Cons: Expensive - food not flavorful
03/28/09
don't waste your time
by jennred at Citysearch
I live in New Orleans and I won't waste my time at this restaurant. There is nothing special about the food and the owners blatent disregard for the guest is the only thing that sets them apart. It's New Orleans - there's no shortage of places to get oysters and BBQ shrimp (think Mr. B's) and there's also no shortage of great restaurants that know how to treat their customers. The service is truly horrible and the owners and managers could care less. Mark this off your list.
- Pros: bartenders and Thomas the oyster shucker
- Cons: service and owners
07/30/05
It's all about the oysters, baby!
by andyaction at Citysearch
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
03/15/05
AWESOME !
by shavix at Citysearch
This is one of the best restaurants you will ever eat at......the history to this place is amazing.
