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Pascal’s Manale opened in 1913 and has been a family owned and operated restaurant ever since. Changing hands only once in its storied history, the restaurant is now part of the Ray and Jessica Brandt family. Specializing in Creole Italian cuisine, Pascal’s Manale is open every weekday, offering lunch specials for a casual afternoon uptown or for a business lunch. The full bar features a happy hour with small plates. You can also check out the Oyster Bar as you walk in and have a few before being seated. For dinner, enjoy the finest and freshest ingredients around and try the ORIGINAL BBQ SHRIMP or any of our classic seafood and Italian dishes. Reservations available.
Family-friendly spot since 1913, best known for BBQ shrimp but also serves Louisiana-Italian dishes.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 4–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1838 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: (504) 895-4877
Website: https://www.pascalsmanalerestaurant.com/
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Reservations: pascalsmanale.comopentable.com
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Reviews
Scott Sweetow
Restaurants don’t hang around in a competitive food market for many decades without doing something right. Loyalty only goes so far, and you have to have great food, too.
A buddy of mine from Lafayette, Louisiana suggested we go to Pascal‘s Manale for dinner based on their good food and having been there in the community for countless years. It was not far from where I was staying in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, so it was an easy choice.
Our server, Eric, was old-school in style, which I appreciate. By that I mean he was incredibly well informed, relaxed, easy going without being too informal, and able to fluently discuss any aspects of the menu with interesting highlights and side stories; he gave some spot on recommendations.
I went for one of the fish specials, which was Redfish topped with already shelled barbecued shrimp, with more barbecue sauce on top of the Redfish. I learned Pascal‘s claims to be the home of barbecue shrimp, but not the sort of barbecue sauce you might think if you have not enjoyed those suckers in New Orleans! No thick, sticky and sweet goo here, or powerful and thin vinegar base, but more like a carefully crafted dusting of spices, with the shrimps placed on a just grill long enough to cook them through. It is easy to overcook shrimp, and they become bouncy and tough. That was not the case here, with the shrimps remaining succulent. The dish also came out of the kitchen piping hot, which I always appreciate. The Redfish seasoning was not what I expected, but still pleasing. Heavily peppered, which gave it an unusual amount of spice. Not blackened in the traditional sense with a wide variety of salty spices, but just very pepper forward as the primary sensation. If you like pepper, you’ll love this dish, but if you don’t enjoy such a pepper kick, you might look elsewhere on the menu. I preceded my main with a Pascal salad, which was a simple but colorful dinner salad.
My buddy was not very hungry, so he chose a wedge salad and then shrimp topped eggplant as his main: Eggplant Dryades. The eggplant was presented with two large slices, topped with an appropriately sauced pile of shrimp of the sort you’d find in a good New Orleans restaurants. He enjoyed it, and said he was surprised about how much shrimp was piled on the eggplant.
I’m a sucker for great bread pudding, and theirs was outstanding. Well spiced, silky, and incredibly rich. I’m glad I saved at least a little room for it!
… moreA buddy of mine from Lafayette, Louisiana suggested we go to Pascal‘s Manale for dinner based on their good food and having been there in the community for countless years. It was not far from where I was staying in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, so it was an easy choice.
Our server, Eric, was old-school in style, which I appreciate. By that I mean he was incredibly well informed, relaxed, easy going without being too informal, and able to fluently discuss any aspects of the menu with interesting highlights and side stories; he gave some spot on recommendations.
I went for one of the fish specials, which was Redfish topped with already shelled barbecued shrimp, with more barbecue sauce on top of the Redfish. I learned Pascal‘s claims to be the home of barbecue shrimp, but not the sort of barbecue sauce you might think if you have not enjoyed those suckers in New Orleans! No thick, sticky and sweet goo here, or powerful and thin vinegar base, but more like a carefully crafted dusting of spices, with the shrimps placed on a just grill long enough to cook them through. It is easy to overcook shrimp, and they become bouncy and tough. That was not the case here, with the shrimps remaining succulent. The dish also came out of the kitchen piping hot, which I always appreciate. The Redfish seasoning was not what I expected, but still pleasing. Heavily peppered, which gave it an unusual amount of spice. Not blackened in the traditional sense with a wide variety of salty spices, but just very pepper forward as the primary sensation. If you like pepper, you’ll love this dish, but if you don’t enjoy such a pepper kick, you might look elsewhere on the menu. I preceded my main with a Pascal salad, which was a simple but colorful dinner salad.
My buddy was not very hungry, so he chose a wedge salad and then shrimp topped eggplant as his main: Eggplant Dryades. The eggplant was presented with two large slices, topped with an appropriately sauced pile of shrimp of the sort you’d find in a good New Orleans restaurants. He enjoyed it, and said he was surprised about how much shrimp was piled on the eggplant.
I’m a sucker for great bread pudding, and theirs was outstanding. Well spiced, silky, and incredibly rich. I’m glad I saved at least a little room for it!
rachel malone
I don’t know why this place has such great reviews- Our experience was awful. Four adults, sat at the bar, ordered 4 drinks and two apps for $120+tip. Our bartender served us 3 room temp French 75s (just free poured warm ingredients from the shelves into the flutes) and another room temp cocktail that he also just free poured and did not bother to shake before serving.
We ordered the “famous” bbq shrimp which were lukewarm, mushy boiled bland shrimp in a tasteless ‘sauce’ that was basically brown water with a strange bitter aftertaste and loaded with cheap black pepper (the pre-ground kind you buy in bulk at the restaurant depot, not fresh). It was confusingly bad. We also ordered the Bienville style oysters which were equally terrible- the oysters were overloaded with filling that was bland, mushy, and also just room temp. We ended up scraping most of the filling off. It tasted like they had made it three days prior and then just threw it all in the microwave. Both the shrimp and oysters tasted microwaved, and it was weird nothing was served hot, just barely warm. Also the bartender kept trying to sell me the restaurant’s cookbook which was $35. No thanks, sir. The whole thing was strange and disappointing.
… moreWe ordered the “famous” bbq shrimp which were lukewarm, mushy boiled bland shrimp in a tasteless ‘sauce’ that was basically brown water with a strange bitter aftertaste and loaded with cheap black pepper (the pre-ground kind you buy in bulk at the restaurant depot, not fresh). It was confusingly bad. We also ordered the Bienville style oysters which were equally terrible- the oysters were overloaded with filling that was bland, mushy, and also just room temp. We ended up scraping most of the filling off. It tasted like they had made it three days prior and then just threw it all in the microwave. Both the shrimp and oysters tasted microwaved, and it was weird nothing was served hot, just barely warm. Also the bartender kept trying to sell me the restaurant’s cookbook which was $35. No thanks, sir. The whole thing was strange and disappointing.
R R
I hadn’t visited since Dickie Brennan’s took over, and unfortunately the experience was disappointing. The turtle soup and wedge salad were the highlights of the meal. However, the BBQ shrimp po’ boy was extremely underwhelming. I ended up removing the shrimp and only eating them. The sauce was oily, watery, and lacked flavor, which was surprising and a first for me. The waitstaff was friendly, but service for most tables in our dining area seemed secondary, as attention was focused on a local chef dining nearby, including excessive fawning and complimentary desserts. The atmosphere itself was pleasant, despite a brief power outage. I attempted to mention the lackluster main course, but staff appeared too preoccupied to address it.
… moreMegan P
Came by Pascal’s on our honeymoon after hearing great things about it – had incredible service from Aaron and amazing food! The BBQ shrimp and key lime pie were our favorites.
Food came out in a timely manner, and everything was delicious! Must come by here!
… moreFood came out in a timely manner, and everything was delicious! Must come by here!
Ctgb2
Pascal’s Manale has that timeless, old-school New Orleans charm the moment you walk in. The dining room feels classic and lively, with a strong sense of history that makes the experience feel special.
I had their famous BBQ shrimp, and it absolutely lived up to the reputation — rich, buttery, and packed with bold flavor. It’s messy in the best way, and you’ll definitely want extra bread to soak up every drop of that sauce. The oyster bar also adds to the authentic, bustling atmosphere.
Overall, Pascal’s Manale delivers tradition and flavor in equal measure — a true New Orleans institution that feels both historic and satisfying.
… moreI had their famous BBQ shrimp, and it absolutely lived up to the reputation — rich, buttery, and packed with bold flavor. It’s messy in the best way, and you’ll definitely want extra bread to soak up every drop of that sauce. The oyster bar also adds to the authentic, bustling atmosphere.
Overall, Pascal’s Manale delivers tradition and flavor in equal measure — a true New Orleans institution that feels both historic and satisfying.
Mike Raborn
The food was delicious, I came for the barbecue shrimp and it did not disappoint, the key lime pie was the best I’ve ever had… Our server was Aaron, he was knowledgeable, professional, and attentive. Definitely recommend.
… moreIdaliz Ruiz-Sanchez
Disappointed on a Night That Was Meant to Be Special
We were really looking forward to this evening—we all dressed up, especially my stepdaughter, who had been so excited for a nice dinner out. She looked beautiful and had been anticipating this night, which made the whole experience even more disappointing.
Things started off okay. The atmosphere was nice, and our server seemed friendly at first. We ordered the calamari as an appetizer, and when it came out completely burnt, we had to send it back. Thankfully, the second round was much better.
But everything went downhill from there. My husband ordered the fish and shrimp special, which was cooked well, but it came with no sides—and the server never mentioned that when we ordered. If he had, my husband would’ve definitely added something to round out the meal.
My stepdaughter ordered pasta with chicken, which she said was fine.
I originally wanted to try the turtle soup listed on the menu, but I had a feeling they wouldn’t have it—and I was right. When I asked, the server said, “We might be out,” and soon confirmed they were. I settled for the gumbo, which turned out to be bland and disappointing. I didn’t say much at first, but when my husband tried it, he immediately said it was awful.
To make matters worse, the server openly admitted that their gumbo is brought in from somewhere else and that the kitchen struggles with consistency. While I can appreciate honesty, that’s not something a guest should hear during an already frustrating meal.
We had planned to order a bottle of wine and enjoy the night, but everything went so poorly that we didn’t even bother. At that point, we just wanted to finish our meal and leave as quickly as possible.
We had looked at several restaurants before choosing this one, and it’s truly disappointing that the one we picked turned out to be such a letdown. What was supposed to be a beautiful night ended in frustration.
… moreWe were really looking forward to this evening—we all dressed up, especially my stepdaughter, who had been so excited for a nice dinner out. She looked beautiful and had been anticipating this night, which made the whole experience even more disappointing.
Things started off okay. The atmosphere was nice, and our server seemed friendly at first. We ordered the calamari as an appetizer, and when it came out completely burnt, we had to send it back. Thankfully, the second round was much better.
But everything went downhill from there. My husband ordered the fish and shrimp special, which was cooked well, but it came with no sides—and the server never mentioned that when we ordered. If he had, my husband would’ve definitely added something to round out the meal.
My stepdaughter ordered pasta with chicken, which she said was fine.
I originally wanted to try the turtle soup listed on the menu, but I had a feeling they wouldn’t have it—and I was right. When I asked, the server said, “We might be out,” and soon confirmed they were. I settled for the gumbo, which turned out to be bland and disappointing. I didn’t say much at first, but when my husband tried it, he immediately said it was awful.
To make matters worse, the server openly admitted that their gumbo is brought in from somewhere else and that the kitchen struggles with consistency. While I can appreciate honesty, that’s not something a guest should hear during an already frustrating meal.
We had planned to order a bottle of wine and enjoy the night, but everything went so poorly that we didn’t even bother. At that point, we just wanted to finish our meal and leave as quickly as possible.
We had looked at several restaurants before choosing this one, and it’s truly disappointing that the one we picked turned out to be such a letdown. What was supposed to be a beautiful night ended in frustration.
Jan Kurtz-Puga
Absolutely loved visiting this restaurant! Service was superb, the atmosphere reminescent of an Italian restaurant from back in the day and a comforting experience. The drink selection and tastes were on point, the appetizers were well done, but the entrees were hits & misses. While the specialty veal was amazing, the chicken (looked great) but was dry. The fish was well cooked and presented, but the accompaning sauce was just too alcohol forward and watery. The prices were reasonable. I would be willing to visit again as the overall experience was lovely.
… moreMandi Hale
When visiting New Orleans, put Pascal’s Manale on your itinerary, its a must.
The culture alone is something everyone should experience. So much history in those walls. Many celebrities and athletes visit, including the Manning’s.
The food, everything is fresh, flavorful. Especially the BBQ Shrimp. The best!
Calamari as an appetizer was a great start to an amazing dinner.
Service is top notch.
… moreThe culture alone is something everyone should experience. So much history in those walls. Many celebrities and athletes visit, including the Manning’s.
The food, everything is fresh, flavorful. Especially the BBQ Shrimp. The best!
Calamari as an appetizer was a great start to an amazing dinner.
Service is top notch.
Kearn Alan Dooley
The service at this Restaurant is absolutely stellar…… Courtney, the manager went above and beyond to take care of me and my wife as well as Mrs. Donna, our waitress.
We were here on a conference, both wearing baseball caps and not in our best attire. Not only were we welcomed in but their staff made us feel like we were the only people in the restaurant. The food is unbelievable, the ambience is family oriented, and we will definitely be back!!!
… moreWe were here on a conference, both wearing baseball caps and not in our best attire. Not only were we welcomed in but their staff made us feel like we were the only people in the restaurant. The food is unbelievable, the ambience is family oriented, and we will definitely be back!!!