621365 Wed May 20 11:26:03 -0700 2009 8 9 New Orleans 0 4700940 So my husband and I are going to NOLA this weekend for his brother's birthday party. Most meals are scheduled (Commander's Palace, Napoleon House, Cafe du Monde), but we need a recommendation for lunch on Saturday. Our flight gets in around 11, so we need somewhere where we don't need a reservation (in case of flight screw ups) and that is walking distance from Hotel Monteleone. Can anyone help? I'd also love to know why you recommend the place and a hint at price. Wed May 20 11:26:03 -0700 2009 294542 Nelliebelle 1 4700965 I'd catch the Canal Street Streetcar and head to Mandina's. Prices are reasonable, it's a neighborhood joint, but it has been around for quite some time. It holds a place in my heart since I have been going there since I was 5, and it is the first place I hit when I visit. Here is a link for the website http://www.mandinasrestaurant.com/second%20page.htm Wed May 20 11:33:55 -0700 2009 4700940 154901 roro1831 2 4701141 Plus one for Mandina's. I have eaten there for years as well....and I love the atmosphere and the food. Wed May 20 12:19:48 -0700 2009 4700965 276431 ScarlettNola 2 4701451 double check if they are cash only or if they take credit cards. when they reopened post-K, I remember they were cash only. Wed May 20 13:39:55 -0700 2009 4700965 195694 edible complex 3 4701976 Mandina's IS cash only - there's also an ATM. Wed May 20 16:32:47 -0700 2009 4701451 16781 brucec 1 4701494 bayona is just a hop, skip and a jump from the monteleone. they have a saturday lunch special where you pick three from an impressive selection of small plates for $25. Wed May 20 13:50:30 -0700 2009 4700940 106108 Shiloh 1 4702660 I'd just go to Johnny's PoBoys in the Quarter. No reservations (it's more like a coffee shop) and excellent PoBoys. It closes at 4 pm, though. Wed May 20 23:25:27 -0700 2009 4700940 72814 Hoc 2 4704110 K-Paul's has a casual self serve lunch offering a small menu of gumbo, soups, poboys, plate lunches. Mr. B's strictly for gumbo ya ya and bbq shrimp. Galatoire's is only a few blocks away. Johnny's is a good choice for po boys. Central Grocery for a muff. Thu May 21 11:57:09 -0700 2009 4702660 118263 JazzyB 1 4707118 Go to Bayona and sit in the courtyard. Its beautiful and lush. Great food and cocktails. Whatever you do, do not go to K-Pauls or Bacco. Awful. Fri May 22 12:24:36 -0700 2009 4700940 285752 evalafemme