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Port of Call

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838 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116-1941 (at The French Quarter)
New Orleans, LA 70116

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(504) 523-0120
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Port of Call - New Orleans, LA
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Port of Call is a New Orleans gem, a real, honest-to-goodness JOINT that does not pretend to be anything but a dive (New Orleans-speak for ""Casual Restaurant-Bar for the Locals""...

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good, not exceptional, meat between a bun, service average, average burger

Never Visit NOLA without eating here! 1/23/2003

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 without eating at the Port. Expect to hang out a while if you're arriving during peak times. It's SO worth the wait. Pros: Food, Location more
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nowhere 1/20/2003

good, not exceptional, meat between a bun, service average, average burger more
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nowhere 1/19/2003

good, not exceptional, meat between a bun, service average, average burger Pros: none Cons: none more
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Last time 1/16/2003

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 would walk by. This happened a few times until I realized she was ignoring me on purpose. When she finally did take my name she had so much attitude I almost left right then, but I was with a friend who really wanted to have his steak at this place. We waited on the sidewalk with a few other groups. After about 45 mins I went back to see how much longer. I asked the hostess where we were on the list. She replied ""Woops"" in a really sarcastic tone. She was horrible and shouldnt be dealing with the public. She made me decide to never return. Pros: good filet mignon, special cocktails, server was good Cons: hostess from hell, she mightn't like you, make u wait an hour more
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Last time 1/15/2003

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 would walk by. This happened a few times until I realized she was ignoring me on purpose. When she finally did take my name she had so much attitude I almost left right then, but I was with a friend who really wanted to have his steak at this place. We waited on the sidewalk with a few other groups. After about 45 mins I went back to see how much longer. I asked the hostess where we were on the list. She replied "Woops" in a really sarcastic tone. She was horrible and shouldnt be dealing with the public. She made me decide to never return. Pros: good filet mignon, special cocktails, server was good Cons: hostess from hell, she mightn't like you, make u wait an hour more
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Best Burger in N'Awlins 1/13/2003

Nuf said, if you crave the best burger in the city, head on down to Port of Call. Period. more
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Worth the Trip! 1/12/2003

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 (another Port O'Call specialty), and you are set to enjoy the rest of the day in the French Quarter blissfully content! Pros: Great Food, Superb Service, Wonderful Drinks Cons: Poor Parking, Small Dining Area, LONG wait sometimes more
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Worth the Trip! 1/12/2003

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 (another Port O'Call specialty), and you are set to enjoy the rest of the day in the French Quarter blissfully content! Pros: Great Food, Superb Service, Wonderful Drinks Cons: Poor Parking, Small Dining Area, LONG wait sometimes more
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Best Burger in N'Awlins 1/12/2003

Nuf said, if you crave the best burger in the city, head on down to Port of Call. Period. more
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Fun place to eat/and or drink 1/10/2003

Have been a regular(3-5times a year) for years. Nice get-a-way. Always nice people there. Pros: great Burgers, great drinks Cons: parking an adventure more
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Fun place to eat/and or drink 1/9/2003

Have been a regular(3-5times a year) for years. Nice get-a-way. Always nice people there. Pros: great Burgers, great drinks Cons: parking an adventure more
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Yummy!!!! 1/4/2003

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! more
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Yummy!!!! 1/4/2003

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! more
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Good Munchy Place 12/13/2002

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. Pros: Good people flow, Good if you on foot, Make a mean drink Cons: No parking on Esplana, Neighborhood rowdy more
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Yes, indeed!!!!!!!!!!!!! 12/13/2002

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 *!#*&!! burgers in the whole USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more
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Good Munchy Place 12/12/2002

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. Pros: Good people flow, Good if you on foot, Make a mean drink Cons: No parking on Esplana, Neighborhood rowdy more
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Yes, indeed!!!!!!!!!!!!! 12/12/2002

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 *!#*&!! burgers in the whole USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more
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Excellent Burgers! 12/6/2002

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 of Call on your ""must do"" list... you won't regret it or forget it! Pros: Very "New Orleans", Great Burgers, Diverse Group more
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Excellent Burgers! 12/5/2002

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 of Call on your "must do" list... you won't regret it or forget it! Pros: Very "New Orleans", Great Burgers, Diverse Group more
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Carne Magnifique 11/26/2002

Best Hamburgers on the Globe. Bar none. Ambience of a maritime bar. Pros: Inexpensive, Delicious Cons: Parking, Sometimes crowded more
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    Everything is wood--wood paneling, wood chairs, wood tables. A thick rope net covers the low ceiling and paintings of schooners and ships line the walls. A rustic seating area...

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  • Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-midnight; Fri-Sat 11am-1am
  • Payments: Visa, American Express, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: French Quarter - CBD, French Quarter
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