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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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Best

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""...

Worst

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

Best burger in town 8/7/2002

Port O' Call is a New Orleans institution. If you are visiting, you have to go, just for the ambience. It is always crowded and noisy but if you like that busy sort of atmosphere, it is the place to be. They have the BEST jukebox in town, and the bar area is always packed. Their burgers, which is the reason I go, and enormous and grilled to perfection. They give you lots of choices for additions, such as bacon, mushrooms and others. In addition, they have ooyey gooey baked potatoes, chock full of "the works"-sour cream, butter, cheese, chives, bacon and whatever else you want to add. Whenthey say "loaded", they mean it! The service may be slow at times, but it is well worth the wait. Besides, in the South, everything moves slow. It is just part of the mindset. Pros: Good food, fun atmosphere, great jukebox Cons: wait for tables, crowded, can be noisy more

5 stars 8/4/2002

Best little place in the city to catch a bite. Cons: Crowded, long wait more

5 stars 8/3/2002

Best little place in the city to catch a bite. Cons: Crowded, long wait more

9 8/1/2002

Best burgers anywhere. Compimented by the loaded baked potatoes. Awesome! Pros: inexpensive, focus on burger Cons: no parking, unorganized wait more

9 7/31/2002

Best burgers anywhere. Compimented by the loaded baked potatoes. Awesome! Pros: inexpensive, focus on burger Cons: no parking, unorganized wait more

Holy Burger! 7/30/2002

I discovered this place a couple of years ago when I was visiting and go back every chance I get. Huge burgers that are like air when you bite into them. Gobs of cheese oozing everywhere, how could you go wrong?! If you have a small appetite, you can share, but I sure don't! more

Holy Burger! 7/29/2002

I discovered this place a couple of years ago when I was visiting and go back every chance I get. Huge burgers that are like air when you bite into them. Gobs of cheese oozing everywhere, how could you go wrong?! If you have a small appetite, you can share, but I sure don't! more

A definite port of entry for all locals 7/29/2002

Certainly one of the better burgers in this town! Not to mention the steaks & drinks. Pros: good food Cons: parking, bad area more

Hunk of Meat 7/29/2002

Nothing more filling and satisfying than a big ""hunk of meat"" in your mouth. With all the toppings you want, it's no wonder this establishment has been in the limelight for Best of the Best year after year in the Big Easy! Love the location-on the outskirts of Bourbon...love the small cozy setting and of course, love the ""MEAT!"" Pros: Quality of Food, Selections, Ambience Cons: Small Venue more

Best Darn Burgers 7/29/2002

The Burgers at Port of Call are not ordinary burgers. They are a an event. The Hamburgers are not only well portioned they are topped with delicious accents. I highly suggest going to Port of Call to taste these amazing burgers. more

The Best Of The Best 7/29/2002

Hamburges here are great and well served to your taste. Pros: food, service, atmosphere Cons: small, dark more

A definite port of entry for all locals 7/28/2002

Certainly one of the better burgers in this town! Not to mention the steaks & drinks. Pros: good food Cons: parking, bad area more

Best Darn Burgers 7/28/2002

The Burgers at Port of Call are not ordinary burgers. They are a an event. The Hamburgers are not only well portioned they are topped with delicious accents. I highly suggest going to Port of Call to taste these amazing burgers. more

The Best Of The Best 7/28/2002

Hamburges here are great and well served to your taste. Pros: food, service, atmosphere Cons: small, dark more

Hunk of Meat 7/28/2002

Nothing more filling and satisfying than a big "hunk of meat" in your mouth. With all the toppings you want, it's no wonder this establishment has been in the limelight for Best of the Best year after year in the Big Easy! Love the location-on the outskirts of Bourbon...love the small cozy setting and of course, love the "MEAT!" Pros: Quality of Food, Selections, Ambience Cons: Small Venue more

hambergerlicious 7/26/2002

The hamburgers were awesome. The place looks a little run down and is really small but the food makes up for that. Cons: Location more

hambergerlicious 7/25/2002

The hamburgers were awesome. The place looks a little run down and is really small but the food makes up for that. Cons: Location more

BIG BURGER!!!! 7/25/2002

Where else can you get a huge overstuffed cheeseburger, and not to mention yummy to my tummy overstuffed potato? Oh yeah.... monsoon's are good too! more

BIG BURGER!!!! 7/24/2002

Where else can you get a huge overstuffed cheeseburger, and not to mention yummy to my tummy overstuffed potato? Oh yeah.... monsoon's are good too! more

Fantastic!! 7/9/2002

We have been to New Orleans 3 times, and have visited Port of Call every time. We will be back there next summer, and believe me, we will sail into that port often! We tell everyone we know, that it is fantastic!! Their monsoons aren't bad either!! Pros: inexpensive, excellent food, great service more
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  • The Scene
    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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