Dooky Chase

Dooky Chase is right up there with Willy Mae's below, vying for the status of most famous soul food restaurant in the city. The chicken, unsurprisingly, is a star on the menu, but for something more interesting, try the shrimp Clemenceau. Dooky Chase has fallen on tough times following Katrina, when the owners were forced to live in a FEMA trailer, and the opening times reflect the difficulty of getting the business going again in a now depopulated neighborhood. Call ahead, since their hours are as unpredictable as the rain--they might be open when you don't expect, or closed during regular hours.

Address

2301 Orleans Ave

Hours

Tue-Fri 11AM-3PM, Fri-Sat 5:30PM-9PM

Price

$12-25

Phone

+1 504 8210600

Website

dookychaserestaurants.com (opens in a new tab)