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Jacques-Imo's Cafe

8324 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118-2044
504-861-0886
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Ranked #18 of 1,121 restaurants in New Orleans
Price range: S$25 - S$38
Cuisines: Southwestern, Cajun & Creole
Good for: Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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PA
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17 reviews 17 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

I love this place! Very crowed, very loud, but so fun! It is always a wait for a table, but worth it! Jacques-Imos is a very casual atmosphere. Our server, Richie F, went well above the regular great service to help us celebrate our daughter's Masters degree graduation. He was friendly, helpful and calm in the crowded, loud restaurant. Our... More

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See 3 more reviews by mittens5 for New Orleans
Savannah, Georgia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

You must try the cheesecake appetizer! Alligator and crawfish cheesecake... All dishes were hearty with fresh ingredients. Love the paintings on the ceiling and Creole decor.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Check out my full review with photos here! http://wp.me/p31An3-sJ We had so many locals (including a cab driver!) tell us to check this place out, it was kind of a no-brainer. They also warned us that Jacques-Imo's doesn't take reservations and wait times are long. Our strategy was to show up around 5:00 and belly up to the bar for... More

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See 4 more reviews by Nourish365Project for New Orleans
Milford, Connecticut
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60 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW via mobile

most memorable meal of the whole NOLA experience, the Alligator cheese cake I will have dreams about for years to come. The Venision was perfection, tender beautiful sauce- and the cornbread!!! loved everything about the dinner

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See 2 more reviews by MECMilford for New Orleans
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Some of our local friends brought us here and we were lucky enough to meet Jack when we went in and have a drink with him - truly a great guy. As great a guy as he is however, the restaurant and food are better. If 'Louisiana Ambiance' was in the dictionary, it would be described using pictures from this... More

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See 5 more reviews by Steve_Z_ON for New Orleans
Cincinnati
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31 reviews 31 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

My wife and I went there for lunch. We had the alligator cheesecake and the crab stuffed shrimp. The food was good....was it worth the rude service...no. Our waiter had a very negative attitude...definitely didn't seem to want to be there...and pretty much threw the check on the table. Many of the other servers seemed very pleasant, so I guess... More

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See 9 more reviews by Cincy78 for New Orleans
Verona, New Jersey
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

It's a ride to get there by taxi it cost us $25. but it was worth it. This looked like a "hole in the wall" until you walked in. Then the food knocks you over. Everything was delicious and fresh. The art was on the walls and ceilings. A terrific experience that isn't a tourist trap. Worth the trip.

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See 3 more reviews by Rofb for New Orleans
Raleigh
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59 reviews 59 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We were able to be seated right away because we agreed to be placed at a tiny table wedged up in a corner at the front of the restaurant tight by the bar. No problemo! The food will be just as good no matter where we are sitting! The alligator sausage cheesecake appetizer should not be missed. The spinach salad... More

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See 3 more reviews by Jeana P for New Orleans
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The host at our B & B said if you only eat one place in New Orleans you should eat here. Service, food, atmosphere and value were all outstanding. The bread pudding is to die for! I who hate oysters, liked the fried oyster served with the salad. We arrived before 5 PM on a Thursday evening so we did... More

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See 4 more reviews by Garbanzobean1976 for New Orleans
Dallas, Texas
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40 reviews 40 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This place is very popular for a reason. We went for dinner and due to Jazz Fest and only taking reservations for 5 or more, the wait was 3 hours. They practically get booked up months in advance this time of the year. We were in a party of four, so we decided not to stay and come back in... More

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