Neighborhood restaurants are always cooking up some of the most delicious food around, but part of what makes these neighborhood gems to special is feeling like you’re at home. A place where you get to know the staff and the staff gets to know you. This inconspicuous neighborhood restaurant on Magazine Street could easily become your new go-to eatery, so get ready.
Welcome to Gris-Gris, a relatively new restaurant in the Lower Garden District.
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Established in August of 2018, Chef Eric Cook quickly made a mark in the neighborhood. Both Eater Nola and New Orleans City Business crowned Gris-Gris with the Best Restaurant Of The Year award for 2018, and it’s time you pay them a visit.
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Once you take a look at their menu, you’ll understand why they’ve won so many accolades.
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When the weather is nice, take advantage of their beautiful wrap-around balcony. It’s a delightful spot to enjoy your meal.
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But the Chef’s Table is what makes this neighborhood restaurant so unique. You’ll have a front row seat to interact with the culinary team and watch them work their magic to create your meal.
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At Gris-Gris, you can expect a menu full of refined southern staples in addition to some traditional New Orleans favorites.
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For the truly hungry, you can’t go wrong with their 14 oz. house cut rib-eye served with caramelized onions, mashed potatoes, and their homemade steak sauce.
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Even their burgers are off the charts. The LGD Burger is a 1/2 pound of ground chuck piled sky high with all the fixings and served on a toasted pretzel bun.
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Gris-Gris is open for lunch and dinner six days a week.
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Monday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Wednesday-Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Closed on Tuesdays
Address: 1800 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130
Be sure to follow them on Facebook and check out their website for more information, including a full menu.
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Sunday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Monday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Wednesday-Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Closed on Tuesdays
Address: 1800 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130
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