TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated October 2024

The Camellia Grill

86/100 (5583 ratings)

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Roast Beef PO-Boy

Toasts

Spinach Omelet with Home Fries

Roast Beef

Sandwiches

Western Omelet with Hashbrowns

Cheeseburger

Chef's Special Omelette

Omelette

Burger

Pecan Waffle or Pancakes

Corned Beef

Waffles

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Grits Hashbrowns Toast

BLT

Chocolate Pecan Pie with Ice Cream

Camellia Grill's Chocolate Pecan Pie

Crawfish

Fried Catfish on Bun 2 Piece

Catfish

Beef

Breakfast PO-Boy

Po' Boys

Fried Green Tomatoes

Pancakes

Red Beans and Rice

Cheeseburger and Fries

Cakes

Bacon Cheese Burger

Salad

Fish

Mushroom Swiss Burger

Chili

Coffee

Apple Pie A la Mode

Cheesecake

Iced tea

PO Boy Sandwich

Juice

Red Beans and Rice

French Fries

Café

American

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Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Credit Cards

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Cheap Eats

"I have been eating at camellia grill since I was a child. I know many of the employees and the manager from having friendly conversations with the..."

Kyle Penny

"Good Food Great Spot Awesome Experience Happy..."

Michael LeatherBizzcom Franklin

"I came here while visiting New Orleans in 1999. I had an omelette and a coffee and it was the greatest I've ever had. To this very day I order the..."

Sean Donnelly

"Great food! Good diner experience. Wish more sauce options, but still pretty good. Very close to Tulane, so great for students! Highly..."

Shahmeer Hashmat

"AWWWWWWWSOMENESS I LOVE THE POBOY BACON CHEESEBURGER WITH CHILLI CHEESE FRIES OMGGG! MY FIRST TIME VISITING WAS YESTERDAY AND I HAVE LIVED IN N.O ..."

Palmergirls2006

"Old school diner style. Great for late night breakfast. The hangover hamburger is pretty good. Service is good! I can get crowded at times. Not..."

David Greene

"Good food prepared right there in front of you. Kind of an old school feel to the place. I like how they sometimes shout orders at each other, they..."

The Minista

"I had several people tell me that this was a place I needed to visit. However, I was not entirely sold on the decor, the place was rather small, and..."

Reece Freeman

"Next in my series of 18 Eats, I head uptown to Camellia Grill for a quick bite at its famed counter. If you ever find yourself nursing a hangover in..."

Chris Osburn

"Pictured: A delicious highlight of my trip to New Orleans: pecan pie and chocolate freeze from Camellia Grill. Ended up here later in the evening..."

Lammie Loves

"Hands down best hangover diner food ever. Great atmosphere. Very affordable and it's great that it's not cash only. FYI no alcohol and directly on..."

Caitlin Ensley

"People were friendly and fun. Breakfast was good but no salt or pepper was added by the cook. Would try again but another meal besides..."

Calypso

"Un lugar sencillo y tradicional. Su especialidad son las omelettes y hamburguesas. El sabor de las hamburguesas es perfecto, el tocino crujiente..."

Que Rico!

"Been here countless times. Every time we go it's an experience. Food is excellent, staff is always fun. Good breakfast and lunch. Good..."

Sam Robbins

"The lines' usually out of the door and for a reason...this is classic New Orleans right here. The employees are 9/10 in a fantastic mood and are..."

Aldine Lockett IV

"Late night dining options (excluding all fast food establishments and supermarkets) outside of the French Quarter are few and far between in New..."

Wayne Stevens

"Classic breakfast place in Uptown. The service is lively and impeccable for a diner. It's the total experience that is definitely worth the..."

Jessica Kirk Drennan

"Breakfast at The Camellia Grill. If you find yourself in this part of the city at breakfast, do yourself a favor and hit up the Camellia Grill. It is..."

Dougvaughn65

"Fun Experience & Good Food. Loved the staff - they were all so friendly! The place was spotless (but a bit crowded - seating is very limited) and the..."

Ashton Nichole Laurent

"Excellent. Ate here twice on vacation. I went to both locations uptown & french quarter, the service was excellent at both places in addition to the..."

Ed.ewing9

"Stopped in after riding trolley thru garden district . Very good . Got a chocolate shake, hamburger , and fries. The oLet's looked great. Would..."

Big Don

"If you are a tourist looking for a place to have breakfast and an experience, this is the place to go. It's not all about the food, it's mostly about..."

Cooper Gros

"Amazing. If you are looking for a great time, great food and reasonable prices. Then this is the place to..."

Orleans97

"Throwback. Eating at Camellia takes you back to 1946. I'm never sure whether I should order a shake or slice of pecan pie, but the cheeseburger is a..."

Cooklikeacajun

"At the Riverbend and Cheeseburger heaven!. Again, one of those line places at times and then I get back on the road to less crowded climes BUT last..."

Pierre Le Beach

"So good! Really great drunk late night food. My friend lives really close and it was an easy walk. The staff was really friendly and my to go order..."

Nashley

"Simple diner good, with the flair for the eclectic. The interior of this place simply doesn't match the exterior. The exterior is appears to be a..."

Howard Sublett

"I saw good reviews on urbanspoon and good prices so we decided to try it. It did not disappoint! Food was great! Had cheeseburger, chicken tenders..."

Misty Ramirez

"Don't miss it!. We love this place, yes the wait can be long sometimes, but it is well worth it. Everything is great! We have had the burgers, the..."

Kfryar

"Must visit. One of the best burgers in the Americas. If you're in the area I highly recommend it if you have the means. Great service with an old..."

Todd K.

"Wait your turn. The staff is a hoot. Good American diner food--no novelle cuisine, no organic mealy mouth fulls of brown stuff. Are you..."

Van Auld

"Great time. Kids had a blast. Food was good and the service is even better. Only a few other customers in so the staff was having a good time with..."

Andrew Muffly

"Oustanding Po Boys and a cool old world..."

JCW

"Grease for those who like it.. No health food nuts, please. This is an old-school diner. Grease, Chili, Cheese. Stick to those and you wont be..."

Cory Lynch

"Always Good. Food is always good. Be sure to leave room for the grilled pecan pie. With ice cream of..."

Carmine

"Childhood Favorite!. I will always have a place in my heart for Camellia Grill! You cannot find a diner like this anywhere else in the country! The..."

Jessica Bee

"Fantastic..."

Tammy Lynn

"Gumbo is best I've had in NOLA. (totally not expecting) Choc. Freezes homemade but taste even better. BLT is very good, super generous with the B...."

Kitchen Girl

"Omelets / burgers. Best omelets if you are looking for breakfast and best burger if you are looking for that juicy diner style hamburger. i love this..."

Cele Kelpsch

"Great..."

Marilyn

"You've never had a waffle until you've experienced camellias waffle w/real cane syrup (kept below the counter so remember to ask for it). Love the..."

Rebecca

"Perfect drunk food.. We stumbled in here after a couple stiff drinks and got ourselves a chili cheese omelet and a Mexican (chicken and cheese)..."

Sri

"Fun Mardi Gras Breakfast. You wouldn't pick Camellia Grill if you want a fine dining experience, but it's good for what it iis, a neighborhood diner..."

LMG

"Needs the Crowds. When I last lived in New Orleans, this was one of my semi-regular places. The food was good, even very good, the prices were low,..."

Passepartout-Too-Too

"Cute Diner. This is my go to place to take out of town guests for breakfast. It is a tourist stop as it is located at the end of the trolley line...."

Hlaguar

"It was good. We like what we ordered, not fancy but like an old timey diner. The waiters joked around with us. Mom loved her omelet and I had the..."

Kim

"Amazing atmosphere and well worth the wait if there is a line! If you are not sure what you want let the server help you decide.....you can't go..."

Tevren

"I like it, but it just a diner. Don't expect real..."

Sherry Callaway

"Always a treat. You go for the service and the food is pretty good too. I always get a bacon cheese burger with two..."

Burt Reynolds

"*shrug*. I've been to camellia about three times now (with different people each time), so i'm convinced that everything they serve is...fine. the..."

Jan

"Best omelettes in town. Atmosphere is unique. I like..."

VAT

"A++. It's not a place where I'd dine in, due to the fact that I don't like elbowing my neighbors while eating. Getting food to-go solves that..."

Hannah Adrianna

"Great burgers & onion rings. Open late.. Cheeseburger and onion rings were so good, 5 of us enjoyed our meal before our uncomplaining friend received..."

Veronica C

"Limited Seating but Worth the Wait. Luckily we circled the block and spotted a small line so we decided to join the que. Already knew it was worth..."

Nick

"Greasy Delicious Diner!!. One of my all time fav places in the city...always get the double bacon cheese burger... i hear the omlets and pies are..."

BMac

"Likes, but with reservations.... I, once upon a time, would have voted "don't like it" for the Camellia. I've since changed my mind....a..."

Nick Caraway

"Food was great, prices were some of the most reasonable in the city, and the service was very entertaining, don't worry about the wait, they get you..."

FoodieInTraining

"Everyone was happy!. Wife, kids, grand kids! Burgers and fries were delicious! Pecan pie is a..."

Zoo

"Doc Brinkers Special. Order a Doc Brinker's Special (double meat cheeseburger with melted American & Swiss cheese, grilled onions on toasted Rye with..."

The Discriminating Palate

"Worth the wait. Limited seating makes Camellia Grill a challenge, but let me tell you, it's worth the wait. Those waiters are amazing with their..."

Strapper

"Pretty good. Solid diner food in a pretty cool..."

Dragon Tamer Ray

"Always a treat. Just can't beat this old favorite. Usually a 30 minute wait but you won't know it. Lots of good conversation with the people in line...."

Rdmac4550

"Eat here!. This place makes the dining experience fun. We had a wonderful waiter, Bruno, who made the dining experience more like an adventure. The..."

Kat Anne Hargrove

"Fantastic. I have never had a bad meal here. Great burgers, shakes, omelets. They just put a new location in the French Quarter as well. You may have..."

JDbham

"Good food, long wait..... I wouldn't dare wait in a long line to eat at the Camellia Grill. The food is good, but its not that good.The..."

Prop Joe Esq.

"A Classic. It gets crowded, but the crowds are a testament to the awesome food and waiters and I hope they never change. It is better to come for a..."

Jennifer Anderson

"OMG! Thee best hang over meal possible! Even when not drunk! Have you ever woken up and just wanted to eat? Have you ever wanted to go out and grab a..."

Myname

"Line me up. Never thought I would ever last long enough in the wait line. Luckily this time it was not busy. I had no idea it is diner style with an..."

Loux

"Try a "freeze". Passable burger, good fries, excellent onion rings and a chocolate-cherry freeze (pretty much like a milkshake) that was fabulous...."

KateC

"Delicious!!. There was a line but once we got inside the service and food was really fast. The grits were amazing, no need to add a single thing to..."

Sunshine

"Out late, grab a burger from Camellia Grill!. Camellia Grill is a great place to satisfy your late night hunger on the weekends. The staff is nice..."

Hungrymonkey

"The best.. Highly recommend the Chef's Special Omlette, it's just fantastic. Marvin the waiter is basically the most awesome person in the entire..."

Derek Cosson

"Great Hangover Food. The omelets are great - they prepare the eggs in a blender, which makes them extra fluffy and light. The service is usually fast..."

Carolyn

"Best burger ever. Where else are you going to get a semi-raw double burger with bacon and a fried egg over the top? I'm tearing up just remembering..."

Jerry

"The omlette I had was outstanding (potato, onion & cheese). The chili one looked awesome too. Ricky was great with the boys ( kids). Must..."

Odaly Victorio

"Great Place!. I love the Camellia Grill! I am so glad my friend brought me here to eat on my first visit to New Orleans. I have been back only one..."

Rachel

"Best without a wait. Great when we want a cheap date, but we don't like the lines during peak hours. The best are the omelets. They are fluffy and..."

Shanna Hudson-Stowe

"Love it love it love it!. This is the best thing that has ever happened to NOLA - a trip down memory lane to a day where your server was a delight..."

EB Eats

"Best meal in town. This place has fantastic food, a great attitude and is by far the best meal I had in New Orleans. My wife and I were in town for a..."

Chris

"Wait for it.... Always a wait for lunch, but once you are sitting down, the wait service at the counter is fast and friendly. You are always able to..."

Eat Drink Be Merry

"Hang Over Special Place. This is the perfect spot to get some greasy comfort food..."

Sunset

"Great food & great ppl! Love this..."

A Cherokee Barbie

"Cool place. Best burger in town by far!!!!!!!!!!! Large portions and a fun waitstaff.cant wait to go..."

Moxieman

"CG is where you should be. The Camellia Grill is an old favorite that still has its shine. The food is great, staff very entertaining, and they get..."

LDM

"Great. The food hits on so many..."

Razorfinis

"The perfect dive. Great food, great staff, great price. Why did I wait so long to eat..."

Thomas Whidden

"Quintessential New Orleans. It doesn't get any more down home than this. Worth it just for the trolley ride from downtown, but the food is also very..."

Captain Napkin

"Plan to wait a bit. The food is so good there is usually a line, especially weekend breakfast times. I go a lot and take friends from out of town..."

Santi

"Late Night hit-the-spot place. Staff is prompt and efficient. Food is inexpensive and has been there for me late at night after other restaurants are..."

Jennifer

"Classic. This is a classic, greasy-spoon location. Serves good burgers and even better shakes ("Freezes"). There are no tables- diners sit at a long..."

GeauxSouthernBelle

"We just went for the second time, and it is nothing short of amazing. Great food only enhanced by the great..."

Lauren

"Wait on Sat. night at 6pm was short. Inside is LOUD! Staff is friendly. Food is good for diner..."

Jen

"Chocolate cherry freeze, cheese fries and a judges..."

Alexander Neal

"Waffle house used to be my favorite late night spot until I was introduced to Camellia Grill! I love the waffles, the bacon cheeseburger, and let's..."

Symone' Gabrielle

"Cool environment, good diner fare. Housed in an imposing Georgian-style building, Camellia Grill is a surprise as soon as you enter, with a strong..."

StephRanieR

"Not much not to like. This place takes a lot of short cuts--frozen french fries and onion rings (sacrilege for diner staples), doesn't give free..."

Kyle

"The saving grace of Camellia Grill is the late night hours, otherwise I'd never eat here. Ladles of liquid butter slosh over the most basic and plain..."

Belkissa

"Loved the up close counter service. Great breakfast and lunch options. And don't forget your chocolate freeze or pecan pie. And after your done, hope..."

Eat_Local

"Tradition. This restaurant is steep in tradition.from the old school nature of it to the fact that the cities residents love this..."

Mark Sidney Duplessis

"Love it.... Eggs, burgers, milkshakes all wonderful and all worth the..."

Sandy

"Yum!. We heard this place got pretty packed for breakfast, so decided to go a little after lunch. No line, but still packed. The burger and onion..."

Bizarre Foodie

"Orgasmic Omelets. You MUST have one of their fabulous three egg omelets, whipped up in a milkshake blender and cooked on their ancient griddle. If..."

Lindsey

"Killer Hamburgers. Be sure to get the..."

Mike M.

"A great diner with good food and atmosphere. The staff was excellent, with a lot of interaction and joking with the customers. Simple menu with..."

Ronnie

"Great diner. Katrina shuttering Camellia Grill was a wound in the heart of the city. After the Storm, people wrote with markers all over the white..."

Ray Cannata

"A must see for any resident or tourist! The only place where going to the bathroom is a fun experience. Definately order a brownie a la..."

Peter Johnson

"Camellia Grill review. Talk about a place that had its ups and downs, one of the great eating instutions in New Orleans, it was taken over by new..."

Stan Big Daddy Strembicki

"It’s rare that in a city home to such a unique and revered cuisine, people would seek out a classic greasy-spoon diner, yet the Camellia Grill has..."

Burger Mary

"These miraculous grill masters somehow manage to make a slightly crispy crust on a medium rare burger. Not too pink on the inside, and never burnt on..."

BackBayouVintage

"This place is an awesome 24/7 diner on Carrollton Ave. Everybody gets the sitting at the counter experience. So the food here is alright for what you..."

Julia Shin Lee

"The Camellia Grill is a classic comfort food institution in these parts, known for its crowded snaking single counter, fast friendly service and..."

ChocoMeat

"Walking inside feels like a step back into the 1950s. A long counter snakes its way across the entire room as waitstaff in crisp white coats and..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Camellia Grill is as old school as they come - a twisty formica counter in front of an open kitchen slinging excellent diner standards. On the..."

Grubbus

"It looks like a big - even fancy - restaurant from the outside - but when you get in - its just 22 swivel stools around a curved marble counter -..."

HB Herr

"This is a great American spot. You get a diner like atmosphere and very delicious food. The portions are just enough which is perfect. Definitely a..."

Tynayko Melendez (Tye)

"We are visiting from the Dallas area and my nephew took us to this diner for breakfast. The service was great and the food was fantastic. The best..."

Kevin Miller

"Nice American food. The place is a bit messy. The flavor of the food is quite nice but nothing out of this world. I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich..."

Andres Cervantes Herrera

"Food was delicious and great atmosphere. My only complaint if I had any was that I ordered grits and I didn’t get them. Everything else was..."

Herbert Haak

"Best breakfast in New Orleans ! The fluffy omelettes are the best omelettes i’ve ever had. Every bite was worth the 15 minute line wait. Hash..."

Hanan Hamad

"This spot had all the makings of a classic diner experience! The omelettes were delicious and the food was served fast. I highly recommend this for..."

Patrick Keating

"Eggs, ham, grits, toast, chicken n waffles, burger, Mac and cheese. All amazing. You need to go here for breakfast/lunch if you're in New..."

Julius Pereira

"Delicious lunch at The Camellia Grill. Rode the street car almost the whole length of the line just to have lunch here, so enjoyed seeing the..."

Alex Clarke

"Old school sit-in diner with great food. Have to leave room for the pecan pie with ice cream..."

Kyle Seeger

"Nice place for breakfast brunch. They have inside and outside seats. Food was great. Service not so great as the waiter seams to had a bad day,..."

Eddy Rodriguez

"Not worth the hype. But if you’re wanting a ride on the trolley or to explore the garden district, it’s worth going to just to say you did. Good..."

Heather Murphy

"This used to be one of the absolute best places to eat breakfast, brunch, lunch and late night snacks after the club. Now they close early. It's..."

Tiffany James

"Camellia Grill breakfast is more than a meal, it is an experience that brings back the positive memories of growing up in New Orleans. From the..."

Luis Hartenstein

"Diner food done perfectly. Amazing service, delicious food. We are beyond grateful we decided to stop by for dinner. I had a reuben sandwich and..."

Chris Flanigan

"Very good diner food, cooked and served by some very sweet people. There may be a line when you arrive. Do not freak out. Line up peaceably. The..."

Hawkins Dale

"What a great dining experience with fantastic tasting food to match. Simple counter and stool service where they get you in, cook your food fresh to..."

Erik Harris

"I’ve been coming here for 30 years whenever we vacation to New Orleans and it’s dependable and consistent. They retain staff over long periods of..."

Myrtle K

"Little dinner outside the French Quarter. Must go, the food is excellent and the service is top notch. If your looking for a southern flavor this..."

Jeff Locke

"Love the servers, the cooks and the food is so dang good. We B-line it to this place every time we are visiting New Orleans. Highly..."

Bobby Davidson

Port Of Call

85/100 (9049 ratings)

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"I’ve been going to Port of Call since attending Tulane in the mid 80’s and it has never disappointed. The best burgers on earth and a baked..."

Dan Labow

"I will ALWAYS come in for a mushroom cheeseburger and a Bloody Mary when in town no matter how long a wait m, it’s worth it! Amazing food, amazing..."

CamBeaux Horne

"Home in the wall place - walked a long way there in a very, very hot day. When I got there it was so worth it. The best burger and perfectly cooked..."

Jennifer Jones

"Awesome place by far the best Bloody Mary around, and food was awsome small cool little dark place loved..."

Amber Horne Mcknight

"This place is one of the better burger places in the NO. Very nice atmosphere and service, burgers rival California burgers..."

Anthony Walker

"Simply the very best. Get a monsoon as you..."

Megan

"BEST BURGER AND BAKED POTATO ON THE PLANET! SERIOUSLY! If you want to eat for lunch(12ish) get here for 10:30am or you will wait a..."

The Minista

"Often rated the best burger in NOLA, I've been wanting to try this place. I have been reluctant to go because its ALWAYS GOT A LINE out the door. So..."

Jamsnola1

"I am not a huge fan of hamburgers, but I make an exception here because these are AMAZING! Juicy, perfectly cooked burgers pilled with meaty cheese,..."

Cory Johnson

"1st visit to Port of Call and it's well worth it. We saw this place on one of the Food Network. We ordered the cheeseburger which comes with baked..."

Mick

"It was my first time eating at Port of Call I and enjoyed the environment as well as the food. Love the burgers and baked potato. Little to heavy on..."

Cena

"Great burgers, served with a baked potato! Great location in respect to Frenchmen Street or the FQ. I'd say it would be a great spot for a greasy..."

Amelee71

"Enjoyed a great cheeseburger while visiting. Definitely delish & as stated in menu. Dark atmosphere but would certainly go again when I'm in the..."

Lisa Brenizer O'Brien

"Port of Call is one of my favorites. You WILL wait, whether it's in line before the place opens or in line after it opens... For a reason, their..."

AytchEmm

"Often called the best burger in town... Port of Call's definitely doesn't disappoint. We waited over an hour for our table for 4.... but that wasn't..."

Lynn And Dans Kitchen

"Best burger ever. Seriously. I know a lot of people claim they've found it, but Port of Call is the real deal. I travel to New Orleans from Saint..."

Paige

"Amazing hamburgers definetly the best in the city bathrooms need a lityle work but thats my only complaint amazing should be ur #1 choice if you want..."

Hilary

"Good burgers even better drinks. I really like the huma huma. It's tropical and refreshing. I used to think it was a really dirty restaurant but the..."

Courtney

"Best burger in the French Quarter but don't expect fries. Try a loaded baked potato instead. Good Bloody Mary; Monsoons will set you free. Come..."

SWall

"Port of Call is a great place to go grab a burger and a few drinks with friends! The wait time is a little ridiculous though. Which is why they got a..."

Facebook User

"AMAZING burgers. It wasn't cooked as well-done as I normally like, which would normally turn me way off, but it was so delicious that I savored every..."

Staci

"Great atmosphere, amazing food (we had the filet mignon, salad and loaded baked potato and it was as good helping of food) and wonderful waitress...."

Jennifer Bethell

"Mushroom Cheeseburger. Love this burgerNo place like Port of..."

Slidell Diner

"Best filet I ever had. Cooked perfectly.. Nothing else to say. It was great. As was the house Italian dressing. Husband loved his loaded baked..."

Listwithlaurie

"Featured on shows such as Travel Channel's Burger Land, Port of Call is as good as advertised. A huge, juicy burger that is perfectly cooked to..."

Tracey Trammell

"Go for the..."

Amg

"Best burger I've ever had. I travel a lot, but I have yet to find a better burger than Port of Call's. Usually there's a decent wait for a table, but..."

Cooklikeacajun

"Best burgers in the City...PERIOD. Before you say, "So what? Its a burger!"Just try one.The wait is long, but the burger at the..."

DrPiggapus

"Be prepared for a wait. The odds of walking up and getting a table easily are slim and large parties will wait an entirety. The burgers are stellar..."

Chris

"It's an acquired taste. Yeah, it's dingy/dirty on the inside. Yeah, it's menu is limited (steak or burger + baked potato). Yeah, it's a little..."

Mrredrocker

"Hole-in-the-wall places are right up our alley! It smells a little dank when you walk in and although there were plenty of empty tables it took the..."

Mooremama4

"If you are looking for great service - go somewhere else - service is fair. If you're looking for the best tasting hamburger in New Orleans - go to..."

Scout

"We ran across Port of Call during Jazzfest. After a week of seafood I needed a burger, I am a Wisconsin girl. We enjoyed monsoons during the wait and..."

Heidi Veit

"Back of the Bus. Rooster was losing his grip, it had been over one hour since our last meal and his eyes were starting to go hollow and distant. So I..."

Drexler McStyles

"Great food. Love the burgers & baked potato. Worth the..."

Gabriel Soza

"Best burger I have ever had. They really know how to cook your burger to order. Bake potatoes are..."

Segan Humble

"I go all the time! My favorite is the mushroom cheeseburger, dressed, medium rare. Never had a bad burger from..."

Mary Khouri

"The best hamburger in nola. The best hamburger in new orleans. period. a must for your bucket list. you cannot leave this earth without dining here..."

Howard Castay

"Worth the Wait. Worth the wait. Those that are annoyed about waiting, this is New Orleans. Things are slower here. If you want 'fast food' go to..."

Seante

"Good burger but in my opinion it is over priced by a few bucks. Great bar with an old nautical..."

Honomac

"What an amazing lunch! The hamburger was delicious and I loved the baked potato with sour cream. Nice..."

John_x

"Just finished eating an excellent burger and not to mention the service. Highly recommend it. Definitely will come..."

Mario Rojas Galindo

"Carte Blanche. I found this place by accident (while sober) and gave it a try without knowing anything about the place. There are different styles of..."

LC

"We have been coming to New Orleans for years ate here one night on the advice of a local never regretted taking their advice. Now this is the reason..."

Jeff Gilbert

"Always a good time here!. Always a wait (except Christmas Eve), always pleasant too!Simple menu, fair..."

JAZzy

"Love it!. SImply the Best burgers and Baked..."

Jade

"AMAZING.. Fresh every time.Go even if you aren't hungry.You will be after a..."

NillaWafer

"I hate to call out previous reviews, but the food is not frozen! These burgers are the..."

James S Smith

"Do one thing and do it well! Beef. Fillet the size of my head. Good, good food. Couldn't finish my "Monsoon"...but it was..."

Halle Hutchison

"Great food service not so much on the service. Food was great. Would of like to have seen more side option items but nonetheless one of the better..."

Steven Jesse

"Burger & baked potato in new Orleans? Oh yeah, it's that..."

Dena Grablowsky

"WOW. ...I had no idea a hamburger could be like that! Definitely the best hamburger I've ever put in my mouth. I will make this a regular stop when..."

Alicia Perkins

"Good cheeseburgers and really good potatoes , price was about $12 though so that's pretty high for what it is , nice atmosphere and right on the..."

Howie Groves

"THE BEST BAKED POTATO I'VE EVER..."

Eric Northman

"Great burger! Small place so can be a bit loud. Try the..."

Leah Joyner

"New Orleans at its best... Not to mention the good burgers and even better monsoons, if you want to have a great dining experience that has new..."

Barry

"If you like a meaty burger then you will like this place. i enjoy it but are not crazy about it like the rest of the..."

Cele Kelpsch

"Worth the Walk. Their signature drinks are some of the best we tried while in the city. They were pretty busy but our service seemed to be..."

Angelica

"Great and I mean great burgers. If you are a veggie, get a salad and the best baked potato you may ever have. Even the Bacos are vegan. Something for..."

Angie1858

"AMAZING. Best burger in the City of New Orleans. The wait can and usually is long, and you should be prepared to make friends with those around you...."

Casey

"The burger was worth it.. I loved it. This place was about two blocks away from our hotel and even though I had severly messed my leg up that day..."

Michelle Crumpley

"Was my favorite burger for awhile but has gotten to be such a long lunch wait, we just go to Yo Mama's. The monsoon drink will have you drunk by..."

Jpw

"Don't visit New Orleans and not stop here!. Port of Call has been rated with the best burger for years running. Stop in, order one, and you will see..."

Mike Callery

"Great Burger. They have one of the best burgers you have ever taster. The restaurant daily grinds ground round to make the burgers with (hardly..."

EMT

"Good burger. I like Port of Call - but the lines are usually horrible. Yo Mama's on St. Ann's in the Quarter is better..."

HollyBee

"Yum!. Get over the way the place looks and give it a try. There is a reason why there's people lined up outside WAITING at any given time of the day...."

Whitney

"Great place for a BIG burger and an even bigger..."

Minnie-Moo

"Worth the Wait. Worth the wait, and there will be one! Order a Monsoon and kick back with some locals. The wait time will fly! No fries...but the..."

Maria Ammons

"Worth the hunt!. Not easy to find - but worth it! Be agressive to get a seat - there will be a line. But, hold out. The burgers are amazing!!..."

Kristen A. Gil

"Awesome burgers! Awesome atmosphere! But I wish they had fries..."

LiveToEat

"One of my fave places to grab a late night burger. Yes the decor is tacky and the lighting is bad, but who goes here for that?? The burgers are huge..."

Brittany H.

"We have tried many many burgers across the country (see our other reviews and votes) and we have simply never had a better burger than at Port of..."

California3

"I continue to search the world for a better burger. So far, Port of Call can't be..."

Matt Hopper

"BEST Burgers EVER. I have been hooked on this place after the first time i went to it was a couple years ago. since then i havnt been able to find..."

Aicilihp

"Worth the Wait. There is always a wait to get in here, never fear. Order one of their great cocktails a chill out. The best part of being int he big..."

Amber Griffith

"Good food friendly staff. Worth the..."

BigAl66

"Awesome. We are frequent visitors of NOLA, we found Port of call and it is highly recommended. The hamburger, the steak- the baked potatoe and the..."

Sherlyn McDaniel McWhorter

"OFF THE BEATEN PATH. The best hamburgers ever are located in this small shack of place. It is very dark and dim inside but the food is amazing...."

Laura Aranda

"Great Food and Drinks!!!. Great food and Drinks!!! Did I say Drinks!!! You have to eat here get a burger and a Drink.. Relax in New Orleans and have..."

Justin

"Pretty good but a word of advice..... We ate here not too long ago for the first time and it was actually pretty good. A bit dark at night in there,..."

Jamie

"Nice but not for everyone. Went last night because I had heard so much about this place. Off the beaten path from the Quarter. It was a Monday night..."

Alligatorgar

"Sublime Burger Destination. BRAVO! Port of Call on Esplanade Avenue has been long overlooked by the national media. Its a fabulous place anytime! Our..."

Tom Kurzenbaum

"Great burgers. Yes, POC does have very, very good burgers. Yes, the Monsoons are awesome.I don't like pretty much everything else about the..."

Prop Joe Esq.

"Great beef burger and baked potato. Worth the long..."

PW

"YUMMY. The Best Burger in New Orleans..."

Denise

"Awesome!!!. Awesome burgers! Gotta try..."

Jewls

"Best Restaurant Burger I've Ever Had.. Port of Call is an odd name for a burger joint. It would be a more apt title of a seafood place, but I..."

Gastroferrum

"Great Burger. Hand ground beef, cold Abita and a loaded baked potato - what more could you ask for? Don't be scared by it's appearance, they put out..."

Bill

"The best! I have been to LAkeview harbor and was not impressed...Port if Call hands down. It's not a fancy restaurant, so servers aren't there to..."

Kim Lynn

"A Must. When you crave the best burger in town...go to Port of Call! Great burger and delicious baked potato to compliment! A must if you are..."

Gina

"This used to be a favorite stop of mine in college years. It's still just as great. No bells or whistles just a burger cooked the way you want it...."

Simone Guardia

"Bacos!!!. Everything that you think would be awesome IS. The burgers... the pizza... ALL fantastic. Service is OK, which is about what I would..."

Leslie Love Williams

"Extroardinary Burgers! Tremendous Wait!. Huge portion size, well cooked burgers. no fries, but the baked potato is one of the best I've ever..."

Dragon Tamer Ray

"Drinks. Skip the food unless you love a massive dead burger. The drinks are always good though. Fun spot out in the Frenchmen..."

Das Veggie

"Great..."

Jonathan Green

"Amazing!! Best burgers you will ever eat and the monsoons are killer! You will Have to wait to be seated but it's worth..."

Carrie

"Oh my BURGER!. Best Burger I've ever had. Yes, better than 'In n out' and 'Shakeshack.' Don't be hatin' on me for saying that..."

Kabir

"Bring me fries!. The burgers were pretty good! They are bigger than your mouth can open, served with pickles, lettuce, onion and tomato. They also..."

FoodGirl

"Crazy amount of food with burger and potato but oh so good...you won't leave..."

VLS

"Love, love, love this place. Best burger and baked potato in town. The humma humma drink is a must have. The staff here is awesome - sometimes I..."

Tracy N.

"Beast. Best burger around, with a big ol loaded potato by its..."

Jay

"All aboard. I am not big on burgers but you will find the best served here. The patty is juicy and wonderfully seasoned, topped with extra mushrooms...."

Loux

"Ahh I can taste it now!. Monsoon, Steak & huge stuffed potato!! equals an AWESOME..."

Cinthia

"Great food, service lacking. We went in between lunch and dinner and still had to wait 45 minutes for a table, but I think this is to be expected for..."

Daniel B

"Amazing. Love the burgers love the drinks my only complaint is no real..."

Reb0319

"Of course this is a fav of mine! Huma Huma & a nice burger w baked potato hits the spot..."

A Cherokee Barbie

"My favorite. Port of Call's burger is still the best I've ever had. And the large Port of Call drink (not Monsoon) will do the..."

QB

"Despite food. This place is frequently said to have the best burgers in NOLA. I don't understand how. If by a good burger you mean the most generic..."

Not Picky

"Great Burgers and Cocktails. The burgers are so big you can barely eat them without cutting them in half. They are fantastic though. I love their..."

Kate

"Was lucky not to have to wait as I heard it gets pretty busy. Burger was insanely juicy and good. Drinks were strong and..."

Foodgoeshere

"Legendary goodness that hasn't changed a winning..."

Matt C

"Sit at the bar.... This place is a dive. What do you expect? You arent going to get candle light and white table cloth service, but you are going to..."

Eat Drink Be Merry

"Worth the Wait!. Mouth-watering burgers piled high with shredded cheese. Best burger I've had in my life! Limited menu and hole-in-the-wall..."

GeauxSouthernBelle

"After hearing so many wonderful things about the historic Port of Call, my expectations were set very high. Unfortunately, Port of Call fell a little..."

Symone' Gabrielle

"A must-try. What a good burger. Very satisfying fuel for wandering the Quarter. Always a long wait, and they don't take reservations, so plan on..."

StephRanieR

"Good enough. Port of Call just barely squeaks by on the good side of French Quarter dining. The slightly bland cooking and the outrageous cost is..."

Leon P

"I was surprised that anyone could have anything bad to say about this place. I was in new Orleans for work at a convention an someone insisted that..."

Jacqueline Dagher

"Juicy brgrs, awsum drnks, cool atmosphere wht culd b bttr. Ordr a..."

Nazha Abdul-Hadi

"#2 Burger in Nola. Used to be my go-to burger until I found another hole-in-the-wall down the street...but I won't take away from PoC's spotlight,..."

S. Nicholas Burlison

"Get here EARLY!!. I don't know how they do it, but this bar located at the far east end of the Quarter has absolutely THE BEST BURGER i ever ate. Go..."

Stinky

"Get past the dinge.... And you will have one of the best hamburgers of your life. so typical of new orleans... great food in a "could care less"..."

Mike M.

"Best burger you'll ever..."

Charlie Carr

"JUST OK. Although the hamburgers are pretty good, my past experiences have just been ok. The restaurant itself is pretty dirty looking. Overall, this..."

Nola Foodie

"One of the finest burgers I've ever had. The potatoes looked intimidating in size so we had salads instead, and they were large too! Definitely worth..."

Jorge Montes

"Best Burgers!. By far the BEST burgers in the area!Maybe not even just in the area..Great smoked flavor, and cooked to your..."

Billal Jaber

"Best burger I ever had. Overall rating 9 out of..."

Hunter

"The financial crisis attacks my favorite. The burger and potato was fantastic, just as I remembered from when my high school sweetheart and I..."

Karen Marie Cherry

"Port of Call. This restaurant is very friendly environment, with great service from the waiters. The food, like the cheeseburger is rich in flavor..."

Christopher

"Overrated, smelly, dark. Hamburgers, steaks. I really wanted to love this place, but highly overrated to me. Very limited menu - just hamburgers..."

Ray Cannata

"Burger Potato!!. I am an out of towner who doesn't have a blog...and our first stop was Port of Call for burger, potato and an Abita. It was a great..."

Chris X.

"Happily Stranded at the Port of Call. You might as well be comfortable with a wait when you decide to enter the Port. Yes, it is almost always..."

CSC NOLA

"I love it i want some more of it. I go there for every occassion like christmas eatser and my favorite mardi..."

Elise

"The natives are unanimous - the best burgers in town!. On a trip to New Orleans a few years ago, I wanted a change of pace from gumbo and seafood. So..."

Darkism

"Best Burgers, Monsoons. If I lived in New Orleans, I would eat at this place every day. Nothing beats an off-the-beaten path restaurant with grungy..."

Amy Pickwick

"But here's the thing -- while you are waiting, you can get a Monsoon , which is light and dark rum with pineapple juice and a..."

Steve Oliver

"wow, the line for this place is ridiculous. Unless you go right when they open, then good luck! I've seen the line go..."

Julia Shin Lee

"Port of Call sits on the outskirts of French Quarter bordering a neighborhood called Marginy. It is definitely walkable, providing a nice leisurely..."

Kristen Fenton

"Located at 838 Esplanade Avenue, on the far side of the French Quarter, you’ll find Port of Call , a restaurant famous for its mean hamburger..."

EatJXN

"They deliver on the burgers and personalities! Sit at the bar and watch all the shenanigans go on. No fries served here just a delicious huge baked..."

Monserrat A.

"This place is off the beaten path, a little on the outskirts of the typical French Quarter places. I don't know this for sure, but it also seems like..."

Halie Pullen

"I'm a local and this is my favorite place in the entire city to have a burger. I don't normally eat beef but when I do, this is my favorite choice...."

Theresa Crosby

"The food was very good and a friendly atmosphere, along with fast and great service. My entire family enjoyed their meal and the drinks were sooooo..."

Sheila Colquitt

"We waited at least 30 minutes to get in. Ordered a steak and it didn’t have any flavor (not even salt), it was perfectly cooked but no salt at..."

Nataly Puente L.

"The burger was absolutely amazing. We had mushroom burger. On the side, instead of standard fries, they offer baked potato with butter which heavenly..."

Babak Karimpour

"Very busy place on a Sunday evening with excellent burgers and cheeseburgers, baked potatoes, and specialty drinks. Outstanding customer service as..."

Jamie Griffin

"I came for the burgers because I heard it was the best in NOLA. And I have to say that they did not disappoint. The wait was understandable because..."

Cat Evans

"Port A Call in New Orleans serves up an unforgettable dining experience, with a Mushroom Cheeseburger that surpasses expectations. The Loaded Baked..."

Micheal john Vidaurre

"Came here for lunch today after arriving to Nola and we were seated right away. The girl who took our drink order and the girl who took the foods..."

Philip Hevey

"I looove their drinks and also their food. But for some reason, my last visit wasn't the best at all. Starting with the service, they can..."

Naty Rivera

"You know you want it… 😎👍 can you say “destination burger”? On a hot summer day there is no better dive bar to hangout, have a cold beer,..."

Bill Cheatham

"This was my first time here, mushroom burgers is amazing soooooooo good, very big portion, love jacket potato, please bring u friends and..."

Di Gregorio Vincenzo

"Fun "pirate bar" burger and steak joint. Burgers come with baked potatoes. Who knew this would be such a good alternative to ubiquitous..."

Victoria Sterling

"The beef patties have a creamy texture which is I believe what make this place unique! You can't get disappointed here Drinks are fire..."

Marzio Napolitano

"Fun with Great food and excellent service! You even get a Souvenir Cup just for getting an Iced Tea or Coke. While the Burgers were much smaller,..."

Dylan Rawline

"Like most places in the French Quarter, you can't tell a book by its cover. The outside looks like any other place. Walking in, it looks like most..."

Mattie Tyson

"Came here base on somewhere I read where they said to try their hurricanes. However there isn’t hurricanes on the menu but I ordered their..."

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