1: Luke New Orleans

333 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA   [504- 378-2840]    website

Chef John Besh has opened an authentic brasserie on St. Charles Ave. combining German and French Old World cooking techniques. Breakfast $12.00 Brunch served Sat & Sun 9-3pm.

2: Tucker's Tavern

635 S Roman St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA   [(504) 522-0440]

3: Yo-Mama's Bar & Grill

727 St Peter St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA   [504 522-1125]

Located just off Bourbon Street, Yo-Mama's is noted for its 66 varieties of tequila, burgers and women's restroom.

4: Port of Call

838 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA   [504 523-0120]

Hello Travelers!

We know that people don’t pilgrimage to New Orleans for its hamburgers but after a couple of days of fried chicken, Hurricanes, etouffee, jambalaya and the other specialties you might be craving something simple and familiar. This doesn’t mean that you have to run for the Golden Arches when there are such delicious Cajun variations of the American Classic.

1. Port of Call: 838 Esplande Ave. New Orleans 504.523.0120 Burgers $7-$13

As the name implies this quaint place has a ship and shore decor theme complete with lots of rope, wood interior and a captain’s wheel or two. As the name does not imply, Port of Call serves up delectable torpedo sized burgers accompanied by king sized baked potatoes. By and far, Port of Call provides a ton of food for the dollar and thus a nice base and extra cash for later festivities.

2. Yo Mama’s: 727 St. Peter, New Orleans 504.522-1125 Burgers $7-$12

Located just steps from Bourbon Street, Yo Mama’s is a locals’ favorite in that it was recommended to us by a number of bar staff as we surveyed New Orleans. Burgers are big and also served with a potato side (either fried or a baked). Aside from the worthy burgers, Yo Mama’s is the place to go if you LOVE tequila. We counted all the bottles and checked and compared the brands to the ones listed on the menu and all 66 varieties were present. Tequila prices range from $5 to $25, so if you have a hankering for a shot of Don Julio Real think about Yo Mama’s.

3. Luke: a John Besh Restaurant: 333 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans 504.378.2840

Not in the budget traveler’s consideration set; however its $16.00 Luke Burger which is made of local Charolais beef, Allen Benton’s bacon, onions and topped with Emmenthaler cheese demands to be mentioned. Luke is one of the four restaurants owned by celebrity chef John Besh and is not a pop in type place so you will need to make a reservation. The good news is that they are open every day from 7am to 11pm and serve all meals, so you have plenty of opportunity to squeeze it into you itinerary.

4. Tucker’s Tavern: 635 S. Roman St. New Orleans 504.522.0440

“Home of the Stuffed Deep-Fried Burger”

The tag-line says it all: this place has its own take on the burger in that it serves it up battered, deep fried and stuffed with cheese. The Tuck burger is the stuff of fried legend with its battered exterior covering its soft interior like an…. Obviously this is not health food, but it will make your life richer; just not for its vitamins and minerals. The signature Tuck Burger goes for $8.00 and goes up a little with its creations such as Cordon Tuck and the Big Tuck. Health food it ain’t, but unique and close to the Dome it is! Open for lunch and dinner and part of the day on Saturday.

Good Appetitie!