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Dooky Chase's Restaurant

Name: Dooky Chase's Restaurant
Address: New Orleans, LA, US
Price range: $$

#20 in New OrleansCreole/Soul Food$$

Awards

4.4

James Beard Outstanding

What People Are Saying

“I went to this restaurant for the first time in all the years it's have lived in New Orleans! I missed out on a treat! My friend had gotten married and held their wedding reception lunch here! I was so glad to have an opportunity to experience this p...”

New Buzz

Woman describes terror inside Dooky Chase’s as gunman fired inside historic New Orleans restaurant

fox8live.com · 5 months ago

Shooting at Dooky Chase's Restaurant leaves 1 dead, 3 injured, NOPD says

WWLTV.com · 5 months ago

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HRL Ranking

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Leah Chase

Head Chef

Leah Chase served as Executive Chef Emeritus at Dooky Chase's Restaurant, the legendary New Orleans Creole institution founded in 1941. Widely regarded as a pioneering figure in Creole cuisine, she helped transform the family restaurant into a celebrated cultural landmark and gathering place for civil rights leaders, musicians, and presidents.

What to Order

Fried Chicken

The James Beard-honored house classic. Order it à la carte if the buffet is not running. The gumbo makes a strong starter.

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