Muriel's - New Orleans

Muriel's is another great New Orleans restaurant.  It was our last day in New Orleans and we walked down to the Jackson Square area of the French Quarter.  We first stopped at a diner across the street and were even seated before we decided their greasy fare was not what we wanted.  We walked across the street and Muriels's was not open.  It was a little after 11 AM and they start serving lunch at 11:30.  The greeter told us we could wait in the bar, so we did and enjoyed a very nice Bloody Mary for only four dollars.

They seated us a little before 11:30 and we were served by two waiters.  The room we were in was just to the right of the entrance and decorated charming.  The windows were open and although the room was almost full when we left, the noise level was very comfortable. 

Neither of us were very hungry after a very big dinner (see Irene's Cuisine) the evening before so we decided to get salads.  We had the Seafood and Artichoke Salad, which contained jumbo lump crab, gulf shrimp, roasted redfish and artichokes, tossed with herb vinaigrette and served on romaine lettuce.  It was served cold and was delicious.  

We also had the Shrimp and Jumbo Lump Crab Salad.  Sauteed shrimp and crab were served warm over asparagus and mixed greens.  It was drizzled with a lime-mango vinaigrette.  Also outstanding!  

Our salads where in the fifteen to eighteen dollar range, so the bill was less than $40 with tip.I wish we had been hungrier because I would have liked to try some of the other dishes on their menu.  Don't hesitate to try this place.

http://www.muriels.com/index.html