February 9, 2009

  • Cafe Atchafalaya

    New Orleans, LA

    Cafe Atchafalaya is located in the Lower Garden District of Nola. As with many other restaurants in this great city, it’s in an old shotgun style house! This house has been renovated into an unpretentious cafe where the food is straightforward without all of the frills and bams!


    Fried Oysters

    For the appetizer we had the Fried Oysters served over a tasso cream sauce with shoestring potatoes. The oysters are lightly battered and fried just enough to preserve the plumpness and moisture. The tasso cream sauce is creamy and flavorful yet subtle enough so that it does not disturb the flavors of the oyster! Some of the better fried oysters that I’ve had in the city!


    Crawfish Atchafalaya


    Fried Catfish

    And for the entrees.. First up was the Crawfish Atchafalaya, Fettuccini tossed with Louisiana crawfish in lightly spiced cream sauce. It was very good, the flavors and spices were all there I guess I was just expecting a little more depth in the sauce? This dish can be a bit heavy and you may get bored of it so if you want to get this dish, share it and get a couple of apps? Just a suggestion! Fried Catfish with Meuniere sauce, Rice Pilaf and Sautéed Spinach. As simple as this was, the flavors were surprisingly delicate and delicious. The fish was crisp and sauce was tangy, sweet and savory!

    Overall a good experience! The decor was simple enough for a casual outing, yet romantic enough for a wonderful evening for two. The entrees average around $20 a person. It’s a little off the beaten path but look for the giant cast iron skillet on the side of building and you’ll be ok!


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    www.cafeatchafalaya.com



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