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Jacques-Imo's Cafe is a three star restaurant in New Orleans. Check out this affordable place in the Carrollton area. It's known for its cajun & creole offerings. It's been awarded the Best of Cajun & Creole and Fodors Choice awards. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This place features catering. This place is good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Your source for authentic Louisiana food. Holy smokes this place was amazing! We tried everything, from the escargot (probably my favorite) to jambalaya to the fried rabbit tenderloin to the shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A brief stint in New Orleans led us to Jacques-Imo's and this place was awesome. The decor in the place was great, a real homely feeling place. We came real early, like 5:30ish with a group of 14...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first restaurant my friends took me to when I landed in NoLo. It was amazing! We had the Creole, Jambalaya and Gumbo family style. It was delicious. The atmosphere was small and cozy....
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMMMMMM This place is so good you must go. The corn bread muffins are to die for. The simple salad that everyone gets is so simple and so tasty. We ordered the fried chicken(dark) and fried beef...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Highlight of the night? Jack crowd surfing through the restaurant. No joke. We were in N.O. for Jazz festival and a friend of ours took us to this restaurant. If it wasn't for him, we never would...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have to assume from the other reviews of this place that my friends and I were here on an off night. And by "off", I mean way, way off.When we went to Jacques-Imo's, we knew we'd have a wait ahead...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jacques-Imo's is my all-time favorite restaurant and I suspect that distinction will never change. I get sentimental when I think of Jacques-Imo's because it is a place that my husband and I used to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another gem in New Orleans - I must admit - I arrived here a bit skeptical. I knew nothing of this place and was tagging along with friends while in town for Jazz Fest. My first impression was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places to eat in a city full of amazing restaurants.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The corn bread was pretty good - I only dusted 10 of them. The Ettoufe was about the same - I don't know if they sell a bath tub sized portion, but they should. The BBQ shrimp was so tasty, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
after visitng new orleans about 20 times i finally went to jacques-imos and was so happy i did!!the whole atmosphere is awesome. we started with a round of drinks at the crowded bar while we waited to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only way to describe a meal at Jacques Imo's is that it's an experience. A wonderful experience at that. From the moment you arrive at the place, with it's wacky decor and energetic servers and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For my first and only visit to New Orleans last year, I checked out Yelp for a great, unique place outside the French Quarter. Yelpers did not disappoint! It's a beautiful ride on the St. Charles...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great fun, great prices: what more can you ask for in a place? There aren't many places where waiting for your table is actually half the fun, but then again, there also aren't many...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly, as you will read in various places, it's not as good as it used to be. We went several years ago and it was to die for. Now, it's still pretty good, but prices have gone up quite a bit. Most...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
BLAND and not worth the wait. This is another place I kept trying to give another chance but it never proved to measure up to the hype. They might do well investing in some spices.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO New Orleans is NOT the most positive place for Vegetarians.And that could be reason enough to love Jacques IMO's but there is really so much more. First of all it is so far from the downtown,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We heard so much about how great this place was, so we were really excited to go and check it out. Although the atmosphere was really unique and truly Nawlins, the food was, well, kinda weird. On...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a visitor from Chicago, I know that the best places to go to are always the locally favored places, rather than the tourist acclaimed.Jaques-Imo's reeked of local so we had to try it. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jacques-Imo's and I both require a long wait before entering. It's the best place in town - and people know it. Treat your tastebuds to homemade watermelon mojitos served in 'Crabby Jack' cups. We...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know what I loved most about New Orleans? Drinking on the street. Waiting for a table while smoking a cigarette outside and sipping on a beer is just so much less painful than standing by the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not great, except for the cornbread & oysters.Ok, so I had rather high expectations of this place since I had heard so many good things -- I'd have to say I've had much better. I had:-Watermelon...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST restaurant in New Orleans. I've never had anything that wasn't great from this place. Has the quintessential local casual New Orleans ambiance. I love this place. Alligator cheesecake is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food is over priced and over rated here. I've had much better food cooked by my girlfriend for a fourth of the price. If you got money to waste this is the place to go, but unless someone is paying...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are in New Orleans and don't go to Jacques-imo's, you will miss the best meal of your life. NO Joke!It has authentic and fantastic creole with the most hospitable staff and owner I've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jacques-Imo's has EASILY the best food I've had in a really long time. I went while I was visiting my sister last week and will never go to New Orleans without visiting this place again. I love that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our appetizers were alligator cheesecake, fried green tomatoes, and another dish, but I can't remember. Let's just review the ones I remember. The 'gator cheesecake is something you must try if you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a large group after I already ate 3 hrs prior so I just had the Seafood Gumbo. It was excellent. The dish was wonderfully prepared and great size if you are not starving. You must...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
About 20 of us came here for a large team dinner. I had the duck, collard greens and mashed sweet potato. I really enjoyed the duck and it was a good sized piece. I wasn't able to finish it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had the worst service of our life there, our waiter was wasted. It took forever to get our drinks, our food, etc. It was insanity.So why does it get five stars? Once we managed to flag down...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jacques-Imo's is a New Orleans institution. The waits are usually hellish, but the food is really terrific. It's considered one of the best down-home New Orleans-style restaurants in town.Alligator...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
we were so excited to try this place out after hearing so many great things....we will never go back!!i am glad we got there early....would have been even more disappointed if we had to wait for the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that Jacques-Imo's is my favorite restaurant in New Orleans. The places appeals to my every sense. The service is personal and friendly. The restaurant is cozy yet...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like many of the previous Yelpers, I have a lengthy history with this place. It's the major reason I decided to attend school in New Orleans a decade ago!For starters my favorites include the decadent...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The joint looks great, is packed, but the food is just average at best. The quality of the food just did not stand out in my mind. I won't return.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ate at Jacques-Imo's Saturday evening. The food was good. Was it fantastic? I'm not sure I'd go that far. I think J-I's combines good food with a unique experience to be one of those New Orleans...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here as part of a business dinner, it is pretty far away from downtown NOLA and the French Quarter, about a $20-30 cab ride. It is a local hangout since it's right next to Tulane University,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have always enjoyed Jacques-Imos. The best thing about this restaurant is the cornbread and the alligator cheesecake. I always get the blackened redfish, it is really delicious. I think everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry folks. I think it's over-rated. I've had better elsewhere and it's insanely crowded. The hype has taken over.
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will never be able to enjoy cornbread again unless it's at Jacques-Imo's. It's been exactly 9 days since I ate those warm, crispy, garlic-scented, scallion-sprinkled bites of goodness and I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's fabulous. So many choices on the menu, everything was outstanding. I have heard it gets crowded, but four of us went on a Wednesday night at about 7pm and only had to wait about 15 minutes.Best...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They don't usually take reservations unless you have a party of 5 or more I think. Try to get there early because I've waited up to 2 hours on multiple occasions before being seated. The good news...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So after living here for 2.5 yrs for law school, I finally took my boyfriend here for his birthday, right before I was moving away from NOLA (his review is below). I have heard nothing but how...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ill start off by saying that if you are not familiar with New Orleans that this is the type of place where people seem to always take friends and relatives when they come to town. It's a unique...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, the quality of this palce steadily declines, yet the popularity sky rockets. We were seated immediately upon gettgin there. We got drink and bread. Then we didn't see an employee of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jacques-Imo's came highly recommended to us from visitors and locals alike. We enjoyed some of our best New Orleans dishes at this place. It's wild and wacky and has lots of character, a lot like New...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
True Story.The menu is huge. The owner is awesome and generous, and the food is as rich is New Orleans is hot. Jacques-Imo's has the best red fish I have ever had. Hands down. The corn bread is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Crawfish with bloody mary is what sticks out most from my experience at IMO's. And it's safe to say, I won't experience it anywhere else. What a delightful combination...who knew! The place screams...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only downside to this place is the wait... Thats it- the rest is super fun, Close to the Maple Leaf, phenomenal food - usually a first stop destination when I get into town... MmmmmmMMM!
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fried Green Tomatoes!If you believe:a. That blackening a dish makes it "Cajun"b. NOLA food is limited to Gumbo, Jambalaya, and Po-Boysc. You need to wear a jacket to eat in a great restaurant of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is my hands down favorite. Jack is hilarious, the food is amazing, the atmosphere is fun as hell! It's everything you could imagine and more. LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place was HORRIBLE! I am sure lots and lots of people have gone here and had the time of their lives or something like that, and maybe if I had gone on another night my experience would have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my absolute favorite dining experience ever!!! Now let me start off by pointing out the bad points of JIC. Now parking is a half hour ordeal and will require a 20minute walk no matter how...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if there is a food heaven this has to be it..well in new orleans....start off with a margarita made by tom..his way dont call your booze he is the master..let him do his magic...when you are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably my ALL-TIME FAVE restaurant! I lived in New Orleans in 2001 and that's when I first met "Jack"! I have been back to New Orleans every year since for Jazz Fest and to visit with some...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No debating that the food is great, but the wait is out of hand. No place is worth waiting 2.5 hours if you are really hungry. That said, you should definitely try coming here, just be prepared, or...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The story you are about to read is true.5:31 pm. My partner, my wife and I head to the famous Jacques-Imo's for a taste of the local fare. It's a good thing we brought the GPS, without it and you have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are more then 8 reasons that I want to give this place 5 stars, however I could not. The food was amazing. Everything that was ordered at my table was authentic, original, creative, and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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Jacques-Imo's is a true New Orleans treasure, combining common tastes of the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants I've ever been! Go there!
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Crazy busy so expect a wait. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is a ton of fun. Enjoy!
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places in NOLA! The food in divine & the service is great. I especially love the creative daily specials and the crawfish served in my bloody mary.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps my favorite restaurant in the country. Awesome, loose atmosphere. Small and lively bar (they make great LI Iced teas by the way). The food is just great. To start, they give you a side...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Totally enjoyed the dining experience. Appetizers we great out in 15 minutes, Salads we there shortly after we finished our appetizers.However we waited over 90 minutes for our entrees. We shared 4...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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I know a LOT of people rave about this place, but I didn't find it appealing one bit. First of all, the tables are right on top of each other! I don't find that to be a good thing especially given the noise...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is truly awesome! It is a unique and fun atmosphere where any style of dress is appropriate. The food is very Cajun-fusionish serving anything from delectable lamb to classic barbecue...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So good that it got my old lady to yelp another 5er on it.So good that I'm not going to force some weird cosmic metaphorical connection with another awesome experience from my life growing up. So good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is known for the shrimp and alligator cheesecake but it was the fried chicken that blew me away! It was the best damn fried chicken I EVER had....period. The atmosphere was great...the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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I'm going to be unpopular here... but I'm not alone among New Orleans foodies.. this place is terrible. The chef, while trying to be creative, combines so many different tastes and ingredients that the result...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yes, the restaurant is casual and comfortable, but Jacques-Imo's has upscale cuisine. This is a great place to eat!
kudzu.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eclectic place with tasty cajun meals. It's definitely worth the wait if your party isn't big enough to get a reservation. Go late on a Tuesday and then head next door to see the Rebirth Brass Band...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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You MUST eat here! The alligator cheesecake is unreal. The bloody mary's will be the best you have ever had and the etoufee is awesome! Go early or you will wait...but it is worth the wait. Casual attire is a...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place isn't as good as its reputation, at least not anymore. I've been several times in the last couple years and it's been disappointing. I think it's an inconsistent restaurant. This time I was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I may be in love with Jacques....He's a man that can cook, fun and just darn cute. My friends and I were at the bar waiting for our drinks when he walked in with a crunchy brown bag with greasy marks...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At least two years had passed before I went back to Jaques-Imo's this last Wednesday night. I always loved it and always had a great time there and always recommended it friends, family and tourists....
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It looks like a ramshackle hole in the wall, it's well away from the tourist center of town, there's only one tiny and scary bathroom, and the bartender is a lunatic, but the food is awesome. Some of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Real New Orleans atmosphere. This funky spot is located in the Riverbend-Carrollton area of Uptown New Orleans. A favorite of locals and Anthony Bourdain himself they specialize in fresh local ingredients and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There isn't too much I can add about Jacques-Imo's except to say that it is totally worth the wait. Entrees take an hour, so just get comfortable. Don't let the waitress rush you. I did and I think my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was just down in the Big Easy for Jazz Fest and heard a bunch of great music and had even more great food!One place that is far and away the best place to eat in New Orleans is Jacques-Imo's!We had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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unless you have a group reservation (i think 6 or more) be prepared to wait 2 hours for a table. luckily, we had a reservation, which was booked 30 days in advance to the day of the dinner. the place was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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I've resisted writing a review on Jacques-Imo's figuring the reasonable, thoughtful approach was to give it another shot. . . and another. May 3, 2008 was the third trip, and the second visit to the restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best cornbread ever! This place is small, long wait, and loud. Just what I wanted in New Orleans! It has generous servings and tasty food. Should be added to toursits and locals list alike
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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I have been on assignment in New Orleans for the past 6 months and Jaques-Imo's Cafe is the best I have had while assigned here. The outside may scare some off but the food IMO is outstanding. I have not had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Make sure you carve out most of the night for this place. definitely a fun time with great food, and they make you wait for it. Reservations I think are only allowed for parties of 6 .The alligator...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you come to New Orleans, you MUST taste good southern food. The French Quarter, although enticing for other reasons, is not where one would find this amazing Southern food. You need to go to a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great away from the quarter place to go food good ole Nawlin's food.Highlights:- Eclectic, fun, bright interior. Lots of random artsy stuff (like something that looked like a mosquito hanging from the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for food, ambiance, and food again!!!3 stars for long wait in crowded small bar where waitress with really screechy voice kept catterwalling: "esssquusssee ME"=4 Stars Awesome, MAKE A...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place years ago where it was listed in my travel guide, even though it was listed in the wrong section. As soon as we got there, I ran into the chef who ran the cooking class I took...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Came here after a work party at around 10pm on a Saturday, wait for tables was about 2 hours (typical from what I've heard) so we ate at the bar (miraculously, three stools were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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This "Cool"place is not worth the trouble. While the appetizers were great (fried green tomatoes and alligator sausage/shrimp cheesecake), the entrees were awful. The blackened redfish came with an over-done...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was a place that was recommended to me and separately to my son, so we took the street car as noted by Blunt G and walked the rest of the way through a pleasant, tree-lined neighborhood. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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OK, this is my first ever restaurant review, so be patient....I never knew that a meal could bring such bliss until I ate at Jacques! I was in grad school in NOLA for a few years in the mid/late 90's, and even...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great experience at Jacques-Imo's last week.Five stars for the atmosphere and service, 3.5 stars for the food. 4 stars overall.I wish this place would take reservations for parties smaller than 5 -...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I award 4.4 stars. I've been here a few times, and have had both awesome 5 star experiences and some that weren't so awesome. On a bad day, the food has taken forever and arrives cold and you might...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Note to self: bring wheel barrow.Food here is hearty, well-seasoned, full of flavor, so don't be afraid to bring your appetite!Had dinner here w/ the girls last night and the wait was around 30...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Myself and 4 of my girlfriends were down in New Orleans last weekend for a 40th birthday party. We went to Jacques Imos the first night and it was hard to beat. I wanted something with a local flair to it with...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is the best, totally worth the wait. Try an assortment of appetizers to really see where the place shines.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite spot in New Orleans. You're going to wait, but as long as you know that going in, it's OK. Often when you give your name for the wait you can let them know you'll be waiting at the Maple...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had a real nice meal here on our 5th and final night last week. Took the St Charles street car to the end of line (at Carrolton) and walked a few blocks to Oak. Got there around 6pm and there was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you live there, have lived there, or are visiting and you haven't been to Jacques-Imo's. You must! The food and atomsphere are insane! My best friend (a Tulane grad) told me about it after she got...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jacques-Imo's Cafe is the way to eat if you are in New Orleans. Head over to Oak Street (which is also a quaint neighborhood with small shops and cafes). The atmosphere is warm, the staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When my sister and brother-in-law moved to Metairie, I went to visit. She had heard of Jaques-Imo's and we decided to check it out. The food here is fabulous. I mean, it is fantastic! I have a new...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've become regulars at Jacques-Imo's and his sister lunch location, Crabby Jack's. The alligator cheesecake appetizer is a must for any first-timer. Their cornbread muffins are like little bites...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How do you eat at Jacques-Imo's and not love it?Yes, the food is rich, but that is what the food is all about. Rich, heavy, full flavors. Try the Filet with oyster, the alligator cheesecake...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't want to sound like a stupid Northern tourist....but that is what I am, so here is my review. I thought this place was okay - we were staying in the French Quarter so it took quite a long time...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So worth the wait. I have never had anything here that I did not like. The whole experience is fun and will make your tummy happy. I senjd everyone I know who is going to visit NOLA here. You cannot...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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I've been to Jacques-Imo's several times, usually with out-of-towners so they can try out the local cuisine. While the wait for a table can be quite lengthy, it is worth it for the food (also, there is bar at...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!!!! I grew up two hours from this place, and it was my favorite restaurant within reasonable driving distance of my house. If I was limited to giving five "five star" ratings...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
fun, fun, funbest fried green tomatoes in the world, the remoulade makes it to die for. fried grits great also!Haven't been there in years, but they were known for their cosmos, before cosmos were...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is great. The corn bread, the fried chicken, the corn chaux, the atmosphere, the waitstaff, i could go on and on.Yeah, we did have to wait a while. That's why we told the hostess we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent time. Mostly good food with high variance. Very high variance.You know you're gonna have a good time while you're here. Food's good but everyone has a great time. Meals are really large....
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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Although the wait is long with parents of the college crowd, the food here is worth all of the hustly and bustle. Take a cab, enjoy the drive and savor the food.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Little restaurant with great food and large portions. everything on the menu is excellent!!!
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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I like the food at Jacques-Imo's and the casual environment but I hate to wait a long time for a table. Go really early and you shouldn't have to wait long at all.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really get why people are so wild about this place. It's ok, don't get me wrong, but one of the great things about New Orleans is that it's actually the home of creole cooking and the center...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone told us to go here when we were visiting New Orleans and it's absolutely amazing. Make sure you go when you're STARVING though. Don't eat for about 5 days before going to Jacques-Imo's,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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If any one place in New Orleans can encompass the essence of the "Big Easy," it's Jacques-Imo's Cafe. Nothing high brow there. Everything about the restaurant puts you at ease. You'll enter the pastel colored...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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This used to be one of those cool "discoveries" you could take visitors for an uproarious good time. The menu was often innovative, if uneven, and the general atmosphere was good natured and genially chaotic....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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Our experience at Jacques-Imo's was like stepping into the twilight zone. The staff was phenomenal and anticipated our every need. The food was outstanding: comfort food to leave you satisfied for days. It was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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The only negative thing about this place is that it is so good, you will often have to wait a while to be seated. EVERYONE wants to eat at Jacques-Imo's so it is not uncommon to wait more than an hour for a...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a real 'Nawlins culinary gem. Amazing food... from the cornbread biscuits on up. A do not miss eatery.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Close your eyes and point to anything on the menu. It will be the best meal you've had in ages.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jacques-imo's (pronounced Jack-eemo's) is my second favorite restaurant in New Orleans, behind K-Paul's.A few work colleagues and I cabbed it out here from Downtown while in NOLA for a trade show. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of my favorites restaurants ever! Funky and eclectic, I used to love going to get the fried chicken back in the day when Chef Leslie Austin brought his signature dish to Jacques-Imo's....
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a food snob and Jacques-Imo's is my favorite NOLA restaurant. The atmosphere is local, funky, and tight. You are so close to your neighbor's table that you join in their conversation. The noise...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jacque-imo's is the epitome of why people come to New Orleans to eat....and eat and eat and eat! This location is off-the-beaten-track as far as the typical French Quarter tourist is concerned, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The make my favorite food "mashed potatoes" the best ever!! They melt in your mouth and have you craving for more!! Love it love it!! Everything I've had here is absolutely wonderful. After living in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! The food here is definitely worth writing home about .. my only complaint is I'm too broke to afford eating there more often. The owner/chef is a riot, if you're lucky he will stop by your table...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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You should definitely try this place. The food is great, the restaurant is very fun & lively. The owner is an infamous crazy and not nice man who scares off scores of employees, and we would like to never go...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to thank my boyfriend's brother for introducing us to this place a few years back when we were visiting him. The shrimp and alligator sausage cheesecake maybe changed my life. I had never...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta' go to Jacques-Imo's when your in New Orleans! It's off the beaten path, but well worth it! I thought my heart was going to grind to a halt after finishing this meal. What's cool is having to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not much I can add that hasn't been said so I'll just share my funny story about my visit to Jacques.On a business trip w/ a co-worker, who happens to be a very good friend who also happens to be the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Would've never found Jacques-Imo's in New Orleans if it wasn't for an awesome suggestion from my Tulane-alumni friend. This is an amazing restaurant that locals and tourists alike can appreciate for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My God, how do they make food so tasty? The appetizer cheesecake is to die for. Order any fish plate and you're in heaven. My mouth is watering right now as I think about the food. For the price,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorite jernts in new orleans...and i grew up in lousianne! i actually ate here on my 18th birthday while attending tulane university, and it was one of the best meals i've ever eaten in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great little place. My mother took me here when i was on my way across country and visited her. If the atmosphere wasn't enough (you have to walk through the kitchen to get to your table) the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is amazing but be very careful as to what time you decide to go... there is often over crouding, so the best time is in the day right when they open.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is packed and for good reason. The decor is hip fun and light. The food is fusion creole cuisine that has classics like fried chicken but the real deal are the apps. The alligator shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is unique and incredible. The wine list is funky, but of course it compliments the food quite well. The wait is always always always insane. I think it is part of what ultimately makes you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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OK, so I am one of the tourists, but the bartender at Phillip's Bar was kind enough to let us in on the "secret" of Jacques-Imo's. We showed up on a Thursday night, and it was packed, but they were very...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you are in New Orleans you must eat here. great drinks, amazing food = heavenSo many wonderful flavors perfectly melting in my mouth.The Shrimp and Alligator Sausage Cheesecake appetizer was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fanstastic, always has been, always will be. Specials are always special, but you won't be disappointed with anything. Serves local seafood always. The wait is totally worth it-- get in early and you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing place in New Orleans that's much more of a local place than a touristy place. Your arteries will be clogged, but your tummy will be satisfied. The hot cornbread muffins they start you out...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
absolutely the best place I've eaten at in New Orleans. Love the fried chicken and corn bread. worth the wait
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the best dining experiences. It helped that I was with a very special friend...but yet it was still perfect. Others are right in saying that the wait is long but put your name on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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If you're in the city, you have to get down here. It's a New Orleans tradition, you can find anyone who's anyone in here. The food is great and well its typical New Orleans service so be patient.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you've ever lived in new orleans you'll get so tired of hearing about how amazing jacque-imo's is. Everyone just talks and talks and talks about how incredible it is. then you go and you become...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I bring a group of NOLA virgins here every year during Jazz Fest, and every year my friends talk about it incessantly for next few months. It hard to review this place other than to say, it a MUST,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't remember the quality of the food (except the cornbread muffins! amazingly good, we asked for at least two more plates) but we came here after a recommendation from a store clerk on Magazine...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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We found Jacques-Imo's by accident and it was the highlight of our trip excellent.
judysbook.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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I found this place on Rachel Ray and it was given a good review. I did some more research here on this forum and it all sounded like something that we would try. I lined out all our eating destinations for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jaque Imo's was a treat for the senses. In the front there is a big bar from which the hostess takes you right through the kitchen to the back seating. Old wood beams, windows with colored glass and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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A few years ago, this was just a local haunt known to mostly people living uptown. But it's hard to keep a great restaurant like this a secret for long! The food is wonderful and exciting. My favorites are the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm hesitant to write about Jacques-Imo's because I don't want it to get more crowded than it already is. The place is what Cajun food is supposed to be. The spices assault you in a good way, the food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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Although this place is not the same since CHef Austin left (and later sadly died in the Katrina afte...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE FOOD! THE EXPERIENCE!Based on my experience of about a year back in 2003-2004, the food is awesome. Damn.... I miss it! Here's a couple dishes you can't miss.SHRIMP AND ALLIGATOR CHEESECAKE: This...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE MOST AWESOME PLACE ON EARTH, I MISS IT!That was my honest opinion, until I heard that Jacque is the biggest asshole ever!He pays his employees very little, and remember Austin Leslie, the man...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2005
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The concierge at our hotel didn't sound so sure when she recommended the place, gave us directions and told us to "get there early or wait a looooong time". Found the place right at dusk on a rather sketchy...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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Although Jacques-Imo's is usually not awarded the same legendary status around the world as other Ne...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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I can't overstate what an experience this place can be. Chef Jacques Leonardi is a wildman who speci...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food and Waitstaff here are top notch, all the hype is deserved, but always tend to forgo the huge wait. It's not impressive enough to wait for an hour or more to get slightly better versions of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is excellent! My personal favorite was the Fried Oyster appetizer, potato crusted gulf fish, and a side of sweet potatoes. Don't forget wash it down with a watermelon mojitos, or a Bloody...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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Jacque-Imo's is a great restaurant. Its atmosphere is very "New Orleans." The food is great, especially the Jiffy Cornbread. The servings are pleniful and there is plenty of variety. The only bad thing at this...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2005
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Have a drink at the cozy bar and chat with the friendly staff while you wait for your table. Once your table is ready you will be escorted through the kitchen literally into an old Cajun swamp styled dining...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2004
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Great service, fun atmosphere, charming bartenders, terrific food AND JACQUES! Ten of us made reservations for 5:45 and it was a great evening for all of us. The only thing better than the food was Jacques...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2004
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Was told that there would be about a 2 hour wait for a table. Since it was one of the best rated places in NO, not a problem. Got a scotch, enjoyed the crowd and scenery. When the wait was only 40 minutes, we...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2004
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Whoever argued that this amazing culinary adventure needed re-decorating needs to seriously lighten up and consider that they are (arguably) in the most eccentric city of the US. I LOVE THIS RESTAURANT! I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2004
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I am from New Orleans and decided to try the place. I am used to long waits so that was not a problem for me. I thought that the food was really good and different from the hum drum menus of the french...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2003
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Not at all a well-kept secret, Jacque-Imo's is none-the-less a spectacular eating spot in New Orleans. Packed with a noisy, hip crowd, the wait is usually about an hour in a crowded, crazy, funky bar in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2003
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I knew I'd be in for a rather long wait at this fine eatery, but I was still shocked when the hostess told me "2-3 hours" when I put my name in. After about 1.5 hours and a couple martinis, they told me "there...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2003
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What an experience! With so many wonderful restaurants in this town we feel very fortunate to have found this place; and on our first night, no less. Sure the wait was long, but if it wasn't we would have...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2003
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Food is very fine. But is it worth the wait. I realize that eating establishments make there greatest profit by making you wait as opposed to reservations (1-4 people), but the many times I have eaten here...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2003
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We had a large party during prime time on a Saturday night and were thrilled with our dinner at Jacques-Imo's. With 22 people dining, EVERY person raved about their meal selection. We were seated in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2003
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Awesome place with crazy dishes. The decor adds so much to the experience. The wait was pretty long but the food was awesome. The chef was a cool guy who bought the table a bottle of wine. You have to walk...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2003
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By far the best food we've had in New Orleans. Service is great, atmosphere is fun and funky. Everything they say about the fried chicken is true! And you won't leave with an empty wallet. Be prepared for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2003
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This used to be one of my favorite restaurants. I would always take first time visitors to the city here. I hadn't been in several months, and then took my cousin and his girlfriend there in October. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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I always tried to keep Jacques-Imo's Cafe as my little secret. I would always surprise friends with the suggestion for the best food in N.O. After I would send someone there, they would always call in...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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Living in New Orleans, you constantly get company. Jacques-Imo's is my first must-do for everyone. I've taken my parents, my grandmother, my friends, my friends' friends, and whoever else drops in. I've even...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2002
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This place rocks! It's always packed because the food is just terrific. A good tip: Reservations are accepted for parties of 6 or more. Get a group together and you won't have to wait. Appetizers were great,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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LOvely ambience.... thought I was in a swamp of some sort but the food was excellent and yeah.... the chef was very entertaining and friendly.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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The Hostess and waite staff seem overwhelmed. The hostess was especially unpleasant.The service was poor, and the food not up to earlier standards which gave the restaurant its good reputation. The overcrowded...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2002
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Everything on the menu is great. I know this because I've had it all. The Carpetbagger steak is my favorite, and I always get the oyster brie soup. Soft-shell crab rocks too! Fish, any fish, is always fresh...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2002
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We used to be really big fans of this local favorite, a funky, colorful neighborhood joint that the natives love. But the last few times we ate here, the food wasn't worth the wait, which can be absurdly long....
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eclectic creole down carrollton way...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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jacques-imo's for dinner was a true taste treat; as someone told us, 5-star food in a funky atmosphere!.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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oak street might look like any other sleepy urban thoroughfare by day, but once the sun sets the half-block stretch containing jacques-imo's cafe feels like the center of the universe. prepare to wait up to...
fodors.com - user review
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this is arguably the best restaurant in new orleans...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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Jacques-Imo's was the perfect dinner spot if you are looking for a fun, lively atmosphere on a weekend night. Yes, the wait was almost two hours but there were plenty of drinks at the bar and
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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reserving is a necessity if there are five or more in your party, but for others so is waiting up to an hour for a table in this rather chaotic, almost-unclassifiable place near the carrollton riverfront....
gayot.com - user review
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going to jacques-imo's is a prerequisite for our new orleans trips! take the st. charles streetcar up to oak street, then wander down a few blocks until you see the funky truck parked on the street...
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