Jacques-Imo's Cafe
(504) 861-0886
8324 Oak St
New Orleans,
LA
70118
29.9488
-90.1319
Neighborhoods: Leonidas, Uptown - Carrollton
What People Are Saying About Jacques-Imo's Cafe
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The Scene
Eat, drink and be patient. This pleasantly chaotic room packs early with locals and out-of-towners alike, especially during Jazz Fest. The borderline ramshackle space is comfortably downscale--packed with local folk art and colorful murals, a bustling walk-through kitchen and energetic waitstaff. Unfortunately, high volume makes quiet conversation nearly impossible.
The Food
Jack (Jacques) blends culinary styles with joyful abandon, resulting in creative yet homey cuisine with an emphasis on local seafood. Start with the earthy oyster-filled eggplant Jacques Imo (bathed in rich shitake mushroom cream) or a wonderfully excessive deep-fried roast beef po' boy. A tomato-based "Cajun bouillabaisse" is fragrant with herbs and heavy with oysters, shrimp, mussels and gulf shrimp. Crisp, tender and perfectly prepared fried chicken could make the Colonel weep.
User Reviews
pubdraught
June 19, 2009
There are many, many truly spectacular restaurants in New Orleans - Jacques-Imo's is definitely not one of them. The food is mediocre, the space is crappy and the service is awful. I'm a native New Orleanian and have experienced many much better places to eat in the area - please don't waste any precious time at this place.
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Rayrey
October 21, 2008
The noise level at this place was so bad that it probably damaged my hearing for life. The cornbread was very very good the stuffed shrimp was out of this world. The carpetbagger was over cooked and the sauce was very greasy and had no flavor. They only have one bathroom for both men and women including well over 200 people. I think that if Jacque was cooking and supervising instead of walking around getting drunk and sticking white powder up his nose this place would run a whole lot better. It took us 2 hours after we sat down to get our food. By the way do not order there mixed drinks, they taste terrible.
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UclBob
May 25, 2008
We had a party of 9 people on a Friday evening. Upon arriving at the restaurant and being re-directed to our dining area Jacques was walking among the crowd and cheerfully greeting everyone. We sat at our table, where well received by the waiter. All in our party enjoyed the appetizers we chose. Upon deciding on our main course we relaxed in the atmosphere of the room taking in the many pictures and murals, including the restroom. Each of us seemed to have ordered a different item. Upon finishing our meal none of us had any regrets. The wait staff took good care of us and Jacques walked through the dining area thanking each of us (and those around) for coming in and gave us suggestions for our next visit on what to order based on what we ordered that day. It was a busy night and the crowd outside was anxiuos to get in when we left.
read full reviewThe Details on Jacques-Imo's Cafe
When to Go:
A limited reservation policy (parties of five or better) gives larger groups an advantage: couples should arrive closer to opening (5:30pm).
Know Before You Go:
Smaller parties are in for long waits (one to two hours) most nights, but the staff accommodates with alternate waiting spaces: sidewalk seating and the nearby Maple Leaf Bar.
The Extras:
Each oversized entree comes with your choice of two huge side veggies and a complimentary spinach/oyster salad.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Outdoor Dining, Family Style Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At Bar
