Long before Emeril brought his corporate restaurant to Buckhead, in fact before he moved from Boston to New Orleans, Billy McKinnon opened his little Louisiane place on Cheshire Bridge in 1972. Today, McKinnon's is in Buckhead, and now owned by longtime employee, Aziz Mehram. Gone are the tacky red & white curtains, or other early arifacts of old New Orleans. What has remained is the original receipes, long time employees, and a non commerical feel, found so often in Buckhead restaurants. We went recently for a birthday party, and were personally attended to by Aziz. The food is still the same great items, from the spicy Chicken Livers with Andouille Sausage, to my personal favorite, Blackened Amberjack, topped with BBQ Shrimp. And it's 501 miles closer than New Orleans. It you want the real deal, great Creole/Cajun food, this is the only orginal place in Atlanta. See and be seen types, please stay away, and leave the food to us!
Pros: Orginal Creole/Cajun, Personal Service!
Cons: No Valet Parking, But Who Cares!
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