550630 Wed Aug 20 22:53:31 -0700 2008 10 9 New Orleans 0 3974229 Hey there, I'm looking for a place with local New Orleans food that actually serves up good size portions. I'm so tired of fancy restaurants that serve me appetizer size entrees. Please suggest delicious places to eat that actually give me value for my money. Wed Aug 20 22:53:35 -0700 2008 131682 jamtart 1 3974462 Not a fan of either though many will disagree: Mandina's (cash only) Jacques-Imos (good fried chicken) Thu Aug 21 05:20:45 -0700 2008 3974229 118263 JazzyB 2 3990916 Yeah, I too thought of Mandinas. To me, their entrees look like family-sized portions meant for four or five. Wed Aug 27 08:45:38 -0700 2008 3974462 12023 Hungry Celeste 3 3994045 A recent visit to Mandina's found me staring down the barrel of a Soft Shell Crab the size of a Snap-On tool chest,soaking in a good 55 gallon drums' worth of Crawfish Etouffe.Delicious and would have fed 3 hungry people...or me. Thu Aug 28 09:51:37 -0700 2008 3990916 16897 scrumptiouschef 1 3974558 Cafe Atchafalaya (catfish) Thu Aug 21 06:10:15 -0700 2008 3974229 195694 edible complex 1 3974843 One of my favorites for fried food - Jack Dempsey's on Poland Ave. Longshoreman sized portions - lunch and some evenings Thu Aug 21 07:53:58 -0700 2008 3974229 52947 JerseyNOLA 1 3974915 Do not go to Antoines. I had the lunch special soft shell crab (read one crab). After lunch I had to go for a po boy at Mothers. I have a good appetite but........ Thu Aug 21 08:15:15 -0700 2008 3974229 28638 phantomdoc 1 3976349 zea wins the award for gut busting plates, in my opinion. joey k's is good and filling also. Thu Aug 21 15:03:52 -0700 2008 3974229 164399 N.O.Food 1 3987951 Rocky & Carlo's in Chalmette. Delicious food, generous portions, good prices. Not fancy though. They have poboys, Italian dishes and basic plate dinners. Everyone raves about their macaroni & cheese, but I find it plain. Tue Aug 26 09:31:04 -0700 2008 3974229 180367 StBernardGirl 1 3990780 Second Rocky & Carlos for stuffed peppers, stuffed artichockes, or panee veal with sides of "Italian" salad and cheesey macaroni. Second Joey K's for all you can eat catfish with a side of fries or vegetables for $12.95. Wed Aug 27 08:13:03 -0700 2008 3974229 78662 uptownlibrarian 1 3993858 Johnny's poboys on St. Louis in the quarter has great food and good portions. Also R & O Restaurant out by the lakefront is great. Thu Aug 28 08:54:51 -0700 2008 3974229 149093 nolajulie