Fodor's Expert Review Kingfish
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French Quarter
Lunch
Named after former Louisiana Governor Huey P. Long, who went by the nickname "Kingfish," this stylish French Quarter restaurant pays homage to the Jazz Age, with its pressed-tin ceilings and suspendered bartenders (the excellent craft cocktail list was written by local legend Chris McMillian). Drinks do not disappoint, and as for food, expect Southern-inspired small plates with a local twist, like mirlitons (a type of squash) stuffed with cornbread dressing and smothered in an arugula and mushroom Alfredo sauce.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Snazzy cocktails
- Small plates of modern Southern cuisine
- Jazz-friendly atmosphere