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Port Of Call in New Orleans is a three star American restaurant. Check out this affordable place in the French Quarter area. It's known for its hamburgers. The menu is good. Know before you go: this place features a singles scene. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This place is open late.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't even bother looking at the menu here, you gotta get a burger. OMGomgomgomgomgomgomgomgongomgongomgomgomgomg!!!!!Such deliciousness! With the burger you get a choice of a potato or salad. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only restaurant in all of NOLA that had dijon mustard and not just yucky plain yellow mustard....bonus points for that!We came at a busy time after a Saints game, so we had to snag seats...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm soooo glad we picked this place on our last night. The place was packed with happy Saints fans and the atmosphere was definitely one of your local pub. The burger and loaded baked potato were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By a show of yelps, how many people here have been caught in an epic rainstorm, risked catching pneumonia & missed a flight all for the sake of eating an unforgettable, loaded baked potato?(Crickets...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever seen a burger the size of your face?? I have! At Port of Call!! Honestly this is probably the ONLY place in the world in which I'm willing to wait an hour to eat at (well...I guess you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live in Southern Mississippi and would visit my friends in New Orleans every weekend. I asked another friend for a restaurant recommendation, and he said, "You have to try Port of Call."...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my good buddies who spends a good deal of time in the NO brought me here. This is the spot the locals hang out. If want a burger then this is the only place you need to go in the NO, it is a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You won't leave Port of Call hungry - that's for sure! I ordered a loaded baked potato and burger - holy cholesterol!!! The food was great and service was good. My only gripe is that the restroom was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On May 28th, 2005 we were married. It was beautiful.Eight days later we ate our first Port of Call burger. It was beautiful.From time to time we put the address into the GPS and ponder a 22 hour drive...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
off the beaten path in NOLA, and perhaps the worest area to find parking.. I found one of the best places for a burger and drink that will blast you on your ass and never know what hit you! Welcome to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was decent. The burger was tasty and cooked well. The waitress was very nice in trying to accomodate our big group of 11. I am boggled as to why there is a long wait for this place. So...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After an entire morning/afternoon of drinking, we headed over to this lovely spot. Away from the craziness and what seemed to be in a normal neighborhood. BEST BURGER AND BAKED POTATOS hands down. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food gets five stars, the wait for a table gets 3 stars, with service equal to 4 stars. It doesn't get much better as far as burgers in New Orleans, if you've eaten your fair share of poboys,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I came here on a Thursday (I forget...all the days mysteriously kinda got smooshed together) night, around 8:00. There was a little wait, maybe about 15-20 minutes. In the mean time, we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Drill - the A/C rocks in this place & this is muy importante when it's 100 outside yes, you will wait in line unless you get here around midnight on Fri & Sat worm your way inside & hang out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To celebrate my trip back to New Orleans, I decided to comment on my first visit to this well know, off the beaten path, local establishment.I love me a good burger. I love me a great bar... I love...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, we'd been eating a lot of cajun and a lot of French Creole in New Orleans. All okay, all awesome actually, but I have to say, somewhat tiresome. You can't only eat creole, even if it is just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best. Burger. Ever.Well, it was the best burger ever the first night. Great burger the second night but not cooked to medium-rare perfection. It was a little too cooked for my tastes (meaning pink, no...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For all those people who are complaining that the burgers weren't anything fancy, that's the point. My burger was absolutely amazing, mainly because it was a straight up, no frills, BURGER. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is truly as good as it gets!! This place has the best burger and loaded baked potato that i have had ANYWHERE! I moved back to California several years ago and this place is always on my mind....
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Port of Call...I love you unconditionally. I love you despite your dark, crowded and slightly claustrophobia inducing interior....I love waiting for an hour for my name to be called while drinking a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The folks who run the B&B around the corner swear by this burger and I will forever henceforth listen to everything they say. Everywhere they sent us was great. We did not have the burger, as we saved...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here twice and both times were great. The burgers are scrumptious and come with a baked potaoe - not your usual fries. The balked potatoe is also yummy. Very nice place except for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. The burger was so huge, though, that I could barely get through half of it and had to give the rest to my friend who'd already plowed through his. How can you go wrong with a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am going to preface all of my burger reviews by saying that I am a total burger aficionado and what the average person thinks is a good burger is usually gross in my opinion. I only like 100% real...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is beyond words. I never go to NOLA and NOT go to Port of Call. It is always on my list.The Baked Potato and Burgers and HEAVEN. The drinks will drop you on your ass. You will be in a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Quality and cleanliness has gone down. I didn't enjoy myself last time I went. I think I will take a break from here and try again. They won't miss my business.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is an institution. You have to go here, no questions asked. Just pronounce it "Port o' Call."It's a little bit dive-y in atmosphere, but the crowd is one step above. Try the mushrooms in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite burgers in the city. Great dive bar type atmosphere. The loaded baked potatoes are ridiculously good. If the wait isn't too long, I'd definitely recommend eating here.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Drink your dinner" is the rule that should be observed here. The drinks are all fruity, yummy and boozey, a great change of pace from well vodka and sodas. Atmosphere is pretty rad, but I'm a sucker...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It ain't that good. Just big portions. But sometimes I would say it just ain't worth the wait and the price.
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
omg.a monsoon with a burger (medium rare) and loaded baked potato with mushrooms...that was my high school dinner of choice. yum!! oh so good. oh i want a big fat juicy burger now.
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A trip to New Orleans without hitting Port of Call is like a trip to Amsterdam without hitting the red light district.....just doesn't make sense. This is truly a hole in the wall that turns out some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a cool place. I happened across it just by walking by. After reading the reviews, I decided to try the burger. I got a burger with cheese. The burger was large but the meat was just OK....
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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In short, this place has THE best cheeseburger I've ever had in my life. What to order: Cheeseburger, medium (or medium rare). Baked Potato with everything (inc. mushrooms). While you wait, have a monsoon or...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Both 1 star and 5 star ratings are absurd for this place.I can really get down with a burger, especially one cooked rare, and Port of Call will get that right...which in this modern world is not too...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I heard so many great things about this place, I half expected the burgers to be ground up into a fine powder and served to me on a freshly Windexed mirror with a rolled up cashier's check made out to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, y'all?I absolutely cannot comprehend the five star ratings...if there was a half star, that's what it would get from me.Hub and I had walked by a couple of times as it's in our hood and we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK. Port of Call is not only one of the best "dive" joints in the Quarter, but their cheeseburgers and baked potatoes cannot be beat. SERIOUSLY! I quit eating beef more than 10 years ago, but if I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This hamburger is HUGE, the size of your head!! They will cook it to your specifications, so if you ordered "well done" that's probably the reason your burger is overcooked. Order it "medium rare"...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sincerely, deeply, truly love the cheeseburger with baked potato and the Monsoon. The place is always crowded but it's a unique experience and well worth it. I'm not even going to comment on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers are the best....and the specialty drinks are very strong (and inexpensive) here. Make sure you order mushrooms on your burger. (tip: dont order cheese or mushrooms on your burger, just the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a big meat eater, but every time I visit New Orleans, I find myself in the dark, busy burger joint on the edge of the French Quarter. Both times I came for lunch- once with the hubby at 11am...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay! I'm a fan.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a little on the expensive side for a burger, but it is well worth the price. The burger is juicy and delicious and HUGE. Ask for it fully dressed with cheese and mushrooms and you will be in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't listen to the tourists who don't get it. This is an institution. Dirty, dark, and greasy. Terrible for your health. But then what in New Orleans worth experiencing isn't all of these things?...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love P.O.C. hamburgers with every fiber of my being. EVERY. FIBER.But I have a pretty low tolerance for idiots. So let's get things straight, people, because Port of Call should have no less than...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with the more "sober" reviews. Way over-rated and a total tourist trap.My bloody mary had way to much Worcestershire in it and my burger, well, although it tasted like relatively fresh ground...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On our last visit, which was a Saturday night, my four companions and I pleasantly spent our table wait by having a couple of drinks and catching up as we stood outside. Once seated, the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine raved about Port of Call as having fantastic drinks and hamburgers. She, however, stayed drunk almost the entire time she was in New Orleans, she admitted. My boyfriend and I tried...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of the best burgers I have ever had, plus the Monsoon cocktail, YUM!
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is completely over-rated. It isn't what everyone claims to be. The burger was dry and tasteless. Potato is just regular tasting. I don't see what the fuss is
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely off the beaten path, and a local favorite. Great burgers but make sure you get there early.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go here again and again and again, and every single time, the food blows me away. How does anyone make a burger this good?
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly the best restaraunt burger i have ever had. It is absolutely not gourmet in any way shape or form. It is just like the big ground beef burgers your mom used to make. They are charbroiled...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers and baked potatoes here are fantastic and everybody knows it. There is no shortage of celebrities stopping in here for a discreet burger. The place had enough reviews that I wasn't even...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all let's get it out of the way that the service blows. BUT that being said the service in New Orleans is rude nearly everywhere. My family is from NOLA so I travel there a lot and have found...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM YUM and YUM! i love this place and go back often the best burgers in the city (even next to their comparable Lakeview Harbor) its worth the wait and if you are smart just grab a table at the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy shit, the Port of Call. This is one of the first restaurants I ever went to in New Orleans and I can't stop going back again and again. I crave these burgers and gigantic baked potatoes. I talk...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Be prepared to arrive starving, establish a solid buzz while waiting for a table and depart Port-of-Call believing that the world is a better place. This is by far the best burger in New Orleans and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok! So my guy and I use yelp EVERYWHERE we travel. We trust in it to keep our tummies happy and our minds at ease.Port of Call was kind of off the beaten path but the reviews encouraged us to go. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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Went to get a table ten minutes before Last Call, stood there for ten minutes until the name-taker, who had been nowhere to be found, stopped drinking and flirting with girls at the bar came over to our party...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know... I don't even know if the burgers are "that" good... I have never been here in a condition to truly judge the many complexities of the bun-burger-bun paradigm. All I know is that when I am...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is damn good. I was too hungover to try a Monsoon, but a big greasy burger and a baked potato was just the medicine I needed. To be honest, the loaded baked potato was my favorite part....
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
three words. ho. lee. shit. if you like burgers and baked potatoes and stuffing your face with ridiculous amounts of food, and this place is like a wet dream.
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Hamburger I have ever had that did not come off my personal grill.Best Baked Potato on the planetThe most totally "sneak up and kick you in your kneecap" mixed drink.It's also noted that Port Of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers and the Monsoons are really good too, but they'll sneak up on you. Probably the best burger I've had in New Orleans.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Now, this place is extremely popular and a great all around hang out but don't let that fool you. Burgers are burgers and they always will be... mash together ground beef maybe add some salt and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is overhyped. Maybe its because I grew up in the midwest, but I would never call these the best burgers in the universe. They were pretty good, possibly the best I have had in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not long of a wait tonight, but I'm sure there normally is. There is not much sitting, but in a good way. The wait staff was fast and friendly. We got our burgers and spuds in record time. They also...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to lie, I don't have a ton of eating-experience in New Orleans, but this must have been some of the best food I've had here so far. I'm a burger fan, and this place reminded me a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best burger I've ever eaten! It made the wait in line, the flies, the cramped seating arrangements, and the slight smell of sewer seem trivial. I grew up seeing those huge Port of Call...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply put......the best Hamburger in the Universe. Make sure to get the Monsoon along with your burger. The Monsoon is one of those famous over the top, put you into a coma, somewhat like a Pat...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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We last ate at Port of Call on August 1, 2008. We ordered a Filet Mignon to split. It came with a nice salad with Italian Dressing, two fresh buns, a potato with just butter ( as we requested) and a filet,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great burger, good steak, excellent hanging out either on the sidewalk or at the bar and talking with folks. Drinks are an especially good value. Very casual and relaxing.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Port of Call has been said to have the "Best Burger in New Orleans". That was enough to get me to hunt it down. Well, it's a little hole-in-the-wall kind of burger joint/bar. It was dark inside and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Read about the burgers. So, after a very long, hot bike ride, I decided it was time to check out this place. First off, it's crowded - always, I think. But I got one little seat at the bar and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was fine but I don't buy into the "best burger in NOLA" hype. I think I'd give the edge to Yo Mama's. For one, your options here are fairly limited (cheese and/or mushrooms). But...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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THis place has the best burgers plus you get a great baked potate with it! It is a little place that you cant forget when you visitign the big easy!
kudzu.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with the ex and my buddy a few years back. My memories may have faded but for not this excursion. I mean how can you forget about getting flat-out wasted off 19 diff. liquors in the middle...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Port of CallSo we show up here around 2 am and the place in packed.. There is a 45 minute wait for a table but, er uh, no one is sitting at the bar and you can order burgers at the bar... Ahh us...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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This place serves the best burgers for the money. Some times its hard getting a table when the crowds are there, but bellying up to the bar is the best and quickest option. They also serve great adult...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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The food quality is the same, but since the storm, the burgers are smaller. Kind of sad, but guess it is from the higher food costs, and less business. Last time I was there, the wait was very long because of the tourists. I thought they might have gone back to the larger burgers, but no.
openlist - user review - 06/13/2008
The burgers will melt in your mouth and the drinks will make your lips numb. Visit this port of call soon!!!
kudzu.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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This a great restaurant for the very best cheeseburgers in the city. Don't forget the large completely stuffed baked potatoes---GREAT!!
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So funny, we went all the way to N'Awlins and my husband said this was probably his best meal there!!!Port of Call is way on the edge of the French Quarter which is a good thing because all the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's a tip. If you go on a Tuesday in the middle of April when there aren't any festivals going on then you probably won't have to wait. Probably.We didn't have to anyway. We had two locals...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here because I am a burger lover and heard these were among the best in New Orleans. I don't have anything to compare them too, but I was not disappointed. The baked potato was awesome, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great time here and I don't even eat burgers. I got a salad which I bet no one at this place gets, but I had a Monsoon in my hand, so it didn't even matter. One Monsoon, though expensive ($9)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know what you're thinking: who goes to New orleans and promptly chases down a great burger?I do, that's who. And you know what? It was worth it.Mmmm - yeah, buddy. This may have been the best burger...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed our visit here. The wait was tremendous. We ordered 2 big monsoons and walked around.The waitress was very nice. Very laid back atmosphere.You'll probably wait a long while if you go here....
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now this place was really built up to me by some friends... they said its the best burger they've ever eaten. While I won't deny that its a damn good burger, I'm not sure I can award it with the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place to get a burger in New Orleans. It is filled with service people so you know they know where to go. I had a regular burger and a hurricane to drink it down :-) The interior...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their burgers are like nowhere else. I love these cheeseburgers. The monsoon is really good too. Nice and strong, they definitely don't skimp you on the alcohol. Like the other reviews have said,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a hamburger eater, so I can't personally vouch for those. However -- a fresh green salad with yummy homemade dressing and a baked potato the size of a football filled with wine-soaked...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived very late (right before closing) after seeing a show at Snug Harbor. It was almost midnight, and we were looking to eat. A little reluctant, the bar still let us be seated and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the burger of burgers, no doubt. I never eat hamburgers..............ever. However, I will make an exception for Port of Call. Burger, mushrooms, cheese, potatoes and lots and lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG! I love this place so much it almost brings a tear to my eye! I have always loved Port of Call and now that I no longer live in New Orleans I make it a point to eat there EVERY time I visit. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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huge potatoes awesome burgers
kudzu.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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As you leave the French Quarter, try this place out. Luckily the burgers are not as big as they use to be, you can at least get it in your mouth. The service is very common of the area.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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They Have the best burger in town.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Super Big Burgers, u must visit here when in New Orleans
kudzu.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Great Food but the service is a little slow.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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The burgers use to be so big you could hardly fit them in your mouth. But in the last few years the size has begun to shrink. But the place is still as popular as ever and the Monsoons and Huma Huma's are...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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Big juicy burgers worth the wait. I've had to wait for a place to set.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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The food is really good and the service is awesome
kudzu.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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As a local dive on the edge of the Quarter, Port of Call is a gem. It has a dark and damp atmosphere with a washed up sailor motif. The decor and menu has changed little over the years. Contrary to what might...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Big, thick burgers served with a baked potato all the fixings and a tropical cocktail. If I remember correctly (too many Hurricanes/Monsoons/Port of Calls) they serve their burgers to your preferred...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HUGE burgers. Even BIGGER drinks. This is a favorite of tourists and locals alike. Some of my fondest memories from high school and college include gathering at Port of Call with a group of friends....
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In a city of GREAT food, this is the best restaurant in New Orleans. You might not believe me. But then eat their burger. With cheese. You'll see what I mean. Hands down, best food ever.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Port of Call has one of the best burgers I've ever had, anywhere in this country. I'm a rare-meat girl and this place knows how to warm their cows just right. The thing I remember with the most...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, this a New Orleans staple if you like meat and/or potatoes. I don't even like eating cow and I will eat this giant damn cow burgers UP! They are soooo good. Also you won't get fries, but a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's simple...the best burger I've ever had, matched with a loaded baked potato and a giant Monsoon (no idea what's in it, but it's amazing). Those three things make this the best burger joint in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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This place is a must everytime we are in the city. There is a terrible wait that is well worth it! The burgers will leave you craving more for weeks and the Monsoon, well all I can say is you only need one and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Monsoon in a "Go Cup"Enough said.The Burger was ok.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Seems to me that Port of Call is the kind of restaurant...where you LOVE it and every time you go back, it's not as great as the first go.That being sad, I love coming here, such an eclectic mix of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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Good place for a date. May have to wait 15-20 minutes or pull up to the bar. Burgers have gotten smaller but they still are filling alongside salad or potato, but don't look for french fries. Enough juice w/...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Be prepared to take a "doggy bag" home. They really give you a lot of food. They do have wonderful hamburgers, but unless I am eating someone elses Port of Call burger, I ALWAYS order their fillet...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One reason I like New Orleans is that there are a LOT of well-kept secrets. I almost feel like I should not be sharing them so that the locals aren't overwhelmed with tourists, and by 'tourist' in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger in the world.Great huge red drinks.
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No trip to NOLA is complete with out the BEST burger EVER and a Monsoon! Order a second one...you can always get a "Go Cup". That is the quintessential New Orleans phrase!
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Parking can be found mostly along the streets. Make sure that you park where it's well lighted because it's not exactly the most drama-free area of the city if you get my drift. Dont think about...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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Port of Call has what I would consider to be the best burgers anywhere. The menu has only about 8 items, but they stick to what they know best--burgers and steaks. I always make a point to stop by at least...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Burgers in the country. yum Yum YUM YUM!!!!and huge strong drinks too. "Hurricanes"
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good burger joint for sure. I agree with the one review that said the burger wasn't SUPER flavorful, but good nonetheless. One of the few places where you can still order and receive a truly rare...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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I attempted to eat here 2 months ago and when my plate was placed in front of me a Cucaracha crawled out of my salad onto the table. I know we have our fair share of creepy crawlers down here, but c'mon I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Port of Call. Ever since the very first time my mom took me here during my first semester at LSU to pretty much every subsequent trek I've made to New Orleans, this is a must stop. My life...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of years ago, I was in New Orleans for a nursing conference....I took a group of my colleagues to Port of Calland they raved about it. I was delighted to see it hadn'tchanged much since my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know a lot of people here consider this the best burger in town but not me. While it's thick and I do like that I didn't think it had as much taste and was too charred. Tasted like one I would make...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unfuckwithable burgers & strong drinks in the shadow of the French Quarter? Sign me up. Easily one of the finest burgers I've ever had.
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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this hamburger and loaded baked potato are so good and a good value! love this place. it's so great and open late - so after a night out. . .
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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Even if you have to wait outside in the rain, do it. The burger's worth it. They have a whole menu, but I find it hard to believe anyone ever gets anything but hamburgers.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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There's nothing else I can say that hasn't already been said here. I can just testify that it is the best burger you will ever eat! Period. Wash it down with a Monsoon and you will have had the Port of Call...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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My husband used to tell me about this great place in NOLA that had the best burgers in the world. I was thinking "it's a burger, give me a break." That was until I actually ate there and now I now what he...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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The monsoons, like NOLA's other killer drinks (hand grenades, hurricanes), will sneak up on you! If you're a lightweight drinker, be warned, one of these is all you need. Who knows what's in it, and who cares?...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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This place is always dark, even if it's the middle of the day. A cheeseburger, loaded potato and monsoon are also a requirement, regardless of the time of day you go there. I've been there at noon, ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
when you are trapped in the maelstrom of the French Quarter and you have been wacked to the tits for 4 days at Jazzfest shows and you've tried to eat a sack of warm beignets but inhaled the powdered...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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We went to this place a few years ago and it is still on my mind. One of those legendary haunts that when you are in town, you MUST venture to. We sat at the bar, drank monsoons and ate ourselves into...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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The restaurant itself seats maybe 60 people plus 15 around the bar area, so a wait is unavoidable. However, once you bit into a burger, you discover it's worth it. Coming from the midwest where beef is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like Corner Bistro in New Orleans, this is THE Nawlins burger joint. Big, juicy burgers done to perfection. Be prepared to wait, but you'll be glad you did when you take your first bite. I was!
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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What can I say? After Katrina, both me and my husband thought - OH, NO!!!! PORT OF CALL???? Well, I'm happy to see that they are up and running. We live in Houston, Texas and will NEVER, EVER miss an...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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Port of Call's specialty is hands down the best burger in all of New Orleans. These burgers are huge and juicy, and come dressed on the side along with a large baked potato. The wait is often long a...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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I was surprised that it took me so long to finally make it down to this French Quarter Eatery. This is a place that draws all kinds of people from all over this unique city. Open late, Port of Call ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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My husband and I absolutely love Port of Call. We live approximately 1 1/2 hours away, and usually once or twice a month we drive down to NO to eat one of those unbelievable hamburgers! We have never had to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2005
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I'm a local and the wait is worth it! We have a great time every time. Friendlist people. We always have other people joining us from other tables! And you must sign the wall in the restroom!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Classic huge juicy burgers and baked potatoes, though you may have to wait to eat. If in Lakeview, check out Lakeview Harbor for basically the same menu.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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A "must go to" each time we're in New Orleans, these are worth a trip there actually. The Cheeseburger is huge and perfectly cooked. The baked potato is enormous & the meal is really enough for two meals....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2005
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i hadn't been to this establishment in over 15 years and it was just as i remembered it. the burgers were delicious and the steaks looked good too. alot of locals eat there so it must be good. my only...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2005
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Stopped for lunch. My son and husband got the hamburger with the baked potato. I got the pizza. The burgers were great. The pizza was average. I would recommend this place for lunch. The service was quick the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2004
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I travel to Nawlins at least once a year. I had heard of the Port of Call"s best Burger, so last trip my wife and I went. What a Hole! The place was dinghy, the service was terrible, there was a wait, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2004
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I live in Monroe, LA. So when we go to New Orleans we make a special trip just to eat there at about 11 at night. The writeup says its quiet. the back room is semi quiet, but the front room and the bar is loud...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2004
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I consider myself to be somewhat of a hamburger connossieur. I've had hamburgers all over the world, and I've got to say, the MONSTER burger at Port of Call is one of the best I've ever eaten. If you haven't...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2004
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This place has the biggest, tastiest burgers I've ever experienced. They also offer a overloaded baked potato as a side ( which is also very tasy). I would recommend this place to anyone. Just make sure you go...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2004
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Best burger I have ever ever ever had. Great baked potatoes and drinks too. We drive an hour (one way) about once a week just to eat there. FANTASTIC!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2004
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Port of Call has the best hamburgers I have ever tasted. As a native of New Orleans, I frequent the place all the time bringing my friends as well as any visitors who may drop into town. Recently I have moved...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2004
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LA native living in Atlanta. Every girl I introduced to Port of Call, craves their burgers even years later. A visit home is not a visit without eating here and they have several signature tropical drinks that...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2004
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Port of Call is a great place! Small and somewhat dingy with a nautical atmosphere, but just the type of place to unexpectedly find great food. The burger is huge and the baked potato is a great alternative to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2003
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The burgers are great - and come with a huge baked potatoe. We enjoyed the music. Not alot of seating, be prepared to wait for a table. If you don't mind eating at the bar, you will be served faster. We went...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2003
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Port of Call has the best, biggest hamburger in New Orleans. Couple that burger with a loaded baked potatoe and a Monsoon, and you've had the best, cheapest meal in New Orleans. Large portions, cooked like you...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2003
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My wife and I LOVE this place. The service is kinda rude. They almost act like they don't want you there. Good luck on a smiling face greeting you at the door. After about 10 minutes we just sat down at a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2003
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the beer was cold and the hamburger was almost too much with the potato. One of my more favorite places to eat, ever.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2003
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I don't know if it's the monstrous baked potato or the 3-cups of grated cheese on the gigantic burger - no, I do know - it's the 3-cups of grated cheese that comes on your hamburger. We never leave a NOLA trip...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2003
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good, not exceptional, meat between a bun, service average, average burger
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2003
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This was my favorite New Orleans place for filet mignon. I stood at the door waiting to put my name on the list for about 20 minutes but the hostess never took my name. I would try to get her attention but she...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2003
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I live 200 miles from this restaurant, but I assure you, though it is only a burger, it is the BEST burger any restaurant has ever offered and is definitely worth the trip! Couple this with a Monsoon drink...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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Nuf said, if you crave the best burger in the city, head on down to Port of Call. Period.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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Have been a regular(3-5times a year) for years. Nice get-a-way. Always nice people there.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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Got stranded in N.O. and didn't want fish again or to dress up. Three people told me about Port of Call, so off we went. It was FABULOUS! Highly Recommend!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2003
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Word is catching on, don't see as many locals there like they used to be. A very good place to get a hamburger and drinks.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2002
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I was introduced to the Port-of Call burger (and their divine loaded baked potatos) when I was a senior in high school. I have since moved away from NOLA, but I stoutly maintain that these are the best *!#*&!!...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2002
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Just about as New Orleans as it gets. Get your burger medium rare and baked potato with everything... and don't forget the fabulous mushrooms over both! Wash it down with a few of your favorite brews. Put Port...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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Best Hamburgers on the Globe. Bar none. Ambience of a maritime bar.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2002
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Best burger - thick, juicy and quality beef. The freshly grated cheddar is key. You may have to wait awhile so don't drink too many monsoons. Only problem is that there are no fries.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2002
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I go to new orleans 3 or 4 times a year, I NEVER go w/out stopping at POC- the burger and tater are legendary, go hungry ,Its massive.. if its tourist season ( mardi gras etc) expect a wait. Have a monsoon @...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2002
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The King of Burgers...worth the wait. If you're ever in the mood for a burger and baked potato, this is sure to satisfy your craving. And if you're going to eat a burger- eat a burger! Order it topped with...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2002
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The best burger and baked potato in the southern United States. Thats all that needs to be said. Unless you have had one, you have no idea.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Port of Call's burgers are far and away the best I've ever had. And the over stuffed baked potatoes aren't bad either.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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I go to New Orleans every year for Jazz Fest and never miss a visit to Port of Call! The burger and loaded baked potato are worth the wait!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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The Best Burgers in town! Its a favorite place to go for a late night meal. The baked potatoes are huge and a meal in itself! The pizzas are even good. The wait may be a bit long during peak times, but it is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2002
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I have not there in several years but when I lived there I went as often as I could for lunch. They have the best burgers and the best rum punch drinks. Way to go Port of Call
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2002
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Port of Call is regarded as the best burger in New Orleans, but I think people are just caught up in the hype. I've had a Port of Call burger and while it's a great burger it is definitely not the best in New...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2002
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i love the Burgers here - but it is in a pretty dodgy area - especially at night. The drinks are gigantic and pretty ridiculous - besides what goes better with a burger than a beer?
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2002
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Awesome juicy Burgers ....No dried out meat here. The flavor is soooo Good...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2002
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The mushroom cheeseburger is the best that I have ever had in my life. The sauteed mushrooms are unbelievalbe. The drinks are very good. No stiffing you on money when it comes to quantity at Port of Call....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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great restaurant/bar... if you can park, great fo a quick lunck getaway...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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I was lucky to have lived in New Orleans for 5 months, and to experience all the great local food choices! Port of Call has the best ever burgers! THE BEST! Really. The loaded baked potatoes really add to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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Hands down the best burger for your buck!!! Not to mention one of the most kickin' juke boxes in the city.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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A hamburger from Port of Call is like a trip back in time to when a hamburger was really a hamburger.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2002
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Heavenly Hamburgers! Port Of Call had the best hamburgers, bar none. THey are so humongous, and each bite is filled with great flavor. The baked potato can be served with a great combination of toppins, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2002
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No ifs, ands or buts, Port of Call (or "poc", as we lovingly call it) is the absolute best for burgers. Even if patrons waiting to be seated are spilling out onto Esplanade, it's worth the wait. Always...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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Not only does Port of Call have great big hamburgers, but they also have great baked potatoes. And don't forget the Monsoon..their signature drink!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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These burgers taste like they went up in flames!! I felt like I was eating a piece of charcoal.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2002
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best burger in the world. add the sauteed onions and mushrooms and top with grated cheese and this is a can't miss hit!!! not to mention it's served with a huge stuffed potatoe and the meal you get for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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the burgers at port of call are great i love the food just wish they had more room to park but as great as the food is i will still park on the street for the best burgerin time.....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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I respite from the quarter. A great experience. I feel like I am pampering myself when I go to Port of Call.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, THE best burger in N'awlins. Ya mama's burger pales to compare. Always consistent in quality and flavor, no matter what the hour.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Port O' Call is a New Orleans institution. If you are visiting, you have to go, just for the ambience. It is always crowded and noisy but if you like that busy sort of atmosphere, it is the place to be. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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The blessed Port of Call burger is probably the ONLY item of food any person would brave a 30 minute to 2 hour wait for. Yes, it's that good! Big, thick and juicy, the burger comes prepared to your request...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Cool local hangout, best counter seat in town.Bartenders are great and keep drinks full-Monsoon is best drink and deal in town.Hamburgers cooked to order, baked potatoes perfectly baked and stuffed. Eclectic...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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this is one of the best burgers I have ever eaten. Go hungry! Lot of food. Good drinks.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Great Burgers and baked potatoes. Parking can be a problem, but then it's a problem for most places in and around the Quarter.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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When visiting family in NOLA, I always ask to go to Port of Call. They have the absolute best burgers in town. I love the atmosphere, juke box, everything about the place! Always crowded, but worth the wait! A...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Best little place in the city to catch a bite.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2002
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Best burgers anywhere. Compimented by the loaded baked potatoes. Awesome!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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I discovered this place a couple of years ago when I was visiting and go back every chance I get. Huge burgers that are like air when you bite into them. Gobs of cheese oozing everywhere, how could you go...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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Nothing more filling and satisfying than a big "hunk of meat" in your mouth. With all the toppings you want, it's no wonder this establishment has been in the limelight for Best of the Best year after year in...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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The Burgers at Port of Call are not ordinary burgers. They are a an event. The Hamburgers are not only well portioned they are topped with delicious accents. I highly suggest going to Port of Call to taste...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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Hamburges here are great and well served to your taste.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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Certainly one of the better burgers in this town! Not to mention the steaks & drinks.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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The hamburgers were awesome. The place looks a little run down and is really small but the food makes up for that.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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Where else can you get a huge overstuffed cheeseburger, and not to mention yummy to my tummy overstuffed potato? Oh yeah.... monsoon's are good too!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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We have been to New Orleans 3 times, and have visited Port of Call every time. We will be back there next summer, and believe me, we will sail into that port often! We tell everyone we know, that it is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2002
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It's official: Port of Call does indeed make the city's best burger. But that's not the only thing that makes it worth recommending. The dimly lit, mood-lighting atmosphere is good for romance, the front...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2002
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Sometimes you just need a burger -- particularly when you've been eating many things with sauce. Locals feel strongly that the half-pound monsters served at the cozy (and we mean it) Port of Call are the best...
frommers.com - user review
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this cozy little spot is the place to come when you just need a burger. its small size is made even smaller by the influx of hungry folks looking for lunch. after 7pm when the business crowds disperse the...
wcities.com - user review
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great burgers, stiff drinks. what else is there?
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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absolutely the best burger...everyone agrees. take a taxi, unless you are staying on the east end of the quarter; then it is quite a walk. everything on the menu is good, but try the mushroom burger; you won't...
igougo.com - user review
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Port of Call was suggested to us by a local waiter from Jacques-Imos restaurant. We were looking for a place to eat lunch on our last day in New Orleans. We ate in great restaurants, namely GW
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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port of callis hefty hamburgers (either plain, with cheese or with mushrooms) are looked on by many new orleanians as the cityis best. once inside the place, youill probably have to stand hip-to-haunch with...
gayot.com - user review
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it's not the food...it's the experience. poc has the best juke box in the world and everyone sings along...
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