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Legendary Creole chef Leah Chase serves down-home staples in a vibrant, art-filled space.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–3 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: (504) 821-0600
Website: https://www.dookychaserestaurants.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: resy.com
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Reviews
Ryan Tyler
Excellent, prompt service. Very professionally run. Clean, beautiful, artistic facilities. Reasonably priced. Food was very good, but not excellent. Gumbo and red beans and rice more remarkable than the sweet potatoes, which were good. Fried chicken I wouldn’t write home to mother about. Overall very happy with the experience. The peach cobbler is either the best I’ve ever had or very close to it.
… moreLatanya Williams J
A Historic Cultural Gem with Flavorful Fare
Overall Impression
Approaching this historic cultural hub, I felt a genuine sense of honor. The building’s legacy is immediately apparent, and I particularly loved the thoughtful detail of having the names of famous past visitors paved into the walkway out front—it sets a distinguished tone before you even step through the doors. Seeing the names of great civil rights leaders as Dorothy Height, Martin Luther King Jr., Medgar Evers, James Baldwin , and so many more , was heartening.
Service & Atmosphere
The family hostesses were patient, welcoming, and gracious. They took time from the busyness of the night to visit and even take photos.
The table service was a bit inconsistent. My server started the evening with a strong, enthusiastic introduction and shared some excellent recommendations. Unfortunately, as the night progressed, he became a bit scarce. It seemed like he might have been overwhelmed by a busy shift, as we saw him only sparingly for the rest of the meal, and he wasn’t there to see us off at the end of the night.
Cuisine
The kitchen, however, was firing on all cylinders. Everything we ordered was cooked to perfection. As someone who truly appreciates a good sauce, I was particularly impressed with the tartar and remoulade—both were incredibly creamy and packed with flavor.
To top off the evening, my birthday peach cobbler was a delicious and much-appreciated gesture.
The community vibe was so strong that guests at another table sang the first part of the Stevie Wonder Happy Birthday song to me. Then a guest at nearby table shared that he was celebrating his birthday, so we sang the 2nd part of the chorus to him.
I had an amazing night and will be back! Make reservations early!
… moreOverall Impression
Approaching this historic cultural hub, I felt a genuine sense of honor. The building’s legacy is immediately apparent, and I particularly loved the thoughtful detail of having the names of famous past visitors paved into the walkway out front—it sets a distinguished tone before you even step through the doors. Seeing the names of great civil rights leaders as Dorothy Height, Martin Luther King Jr., Medgar Evers, James Baldwin , and so many more , was heartening.
Service & Atmosphere
The family hostesses were patient, welcoming, and gracious. They took time from the busyness of the night to visit and even take photos.
The table service was a bit inconsistent. My server started the evening with a strong, enthusiastic introduction and shared some excellent recommendations. Unfortunately, as the night progressed, he became a bit scarce. It seemed like he might have been overwhelmed by a busy shift, as we saw him only sparingly for the rest of the meal, and he wasn’t there to see us off at the end of the night.
Cuisine
The kitchen, however, was firing on all cylinders. Everything we ordered was cooked to perfection. As someone who truly appreciates a good sauce, I was particularly impressed with the tartar and remoulade—both were incredibly creamy and packed with flavor.
To top off the evening, my birthday peach cobbler was a delicious and much-appreciated gesture.
The community vibe was so strong that guests at another table sang the first part of the Stevie Wonder Happy Birthday song to me. Then a guest at nearby table shared that he was celebrating his birthday, so we sang the 2nd part of the chorus to him.
I had an amazing night and will be back! Make reservations early!
Sandra Loeb
Was truly disappointed. Onion rings great. Rest of our food was at best, warm when it arrived. Service started good, but no one checked with us after food came. Asked for mayo for my fries, which the waitress acknowledged after meals came, but we never saw her again until it was time for our check. This was late lunch and business was slowing, so…
… moreMary Zawalski
Yesterday I was blessed with the ability to make a quick day trip to NOLA, and I decided to try Dooky Chase for lunch. Since it was a beautiful day, I opted to walk to Treme from City Park and arrived about 1:30pm to an absolutely packed restaurant.
Being from out of town, I hadn’t realized that reservations are advisable here even for a weekday lunch. Fortunately, the very sweet lady at the hostess stand offered me the table nearest her stand. I happily accepted.
As I sat, I saw that every wall in sight featured beautiful art in a variety of mixed media—even stained glass. I wanted so much to take photos of the art, but refrained because I didn’t want to risk capturing images of any of my fellow diners without their consent. Instead, I googled the art and read about how Leah Chase had been a major supporter and collector of black art. As someone born in Louisiana who loves art history, works in one museum and visits many others, Leah’s story was surprisingly new to me. I resolved to continue reading about her later.
The menu featured a bevy of mouthwatering and familiar comfort food options. I ordered the Chicken Creole for my main course. I had asked my server if they have Sazerac, and she explained that they do, but that The Grand D was like a hybrid of Sazerac and old fashioned. Hearing that a merger of my two favorite cocktails exists, I ordered a Grand D.
Now, I am not a lightweight—on any count—but this cocktail was as STRONG as it was delicious. The sweetness was also just right, not overdone. If I had ordered another, there would have been no more walking for me for the rest of the day.
Just as tipsiness arrived, so did my meal. Normally I shy away from skinless boneless chicken breasts in restaurants. However, I’m so glad I took a chance here! The huge chicken breast was juicy and buttery- soft all the way through, swimming in its rich sauce served at the perfect temperature to immediately devour. It came with four beautifully cooked jumbo shrimp and some whole crisp okra on top, plus a side of jambalaya. Of note: there is pork in the jambalaya. Also of note: before I ordered, the server asked me if I have any food allergies or sensitivities. I expressed that I normally avoid eating pork, and she advised that it’s in this dish. She then offered plain white rice, but I chose to try the jambalaya. Again, I was delighted I took a chance because it was heavenly mixed with the Creole sauce. I would honestly have licked my plate clean.
For dessert, I ordered pecan pie with ice cream. Like with The Grand D, the sweetness in the pie was not overdone, and it wasn’t heavy at all.
Now to add a note on the service: it was excellent. My water stayed full, and everyone was so sweet and kind to me—even though after spending several active hours outdoors, I might not have smelled or looked too fresh.
One more general note I must make is that the reason I avoid pork is because it usually disagrees with me, to the point where people around me suffer. But even many hours post meal, there were zero “complaints” issued by my digestive system. Those closest to me will understand what a miracle this is; surely the food at Dooky Chase is extraordinary!
I’m planning a birthday trip to Nola next month and was initially planning to eat elsewhere, but now I’m looking to have my main dinner here. I’m also recommending Dooky Chase to some colleagues attending a museum conference in April.
This restaurant deserves all the accolades it gets, and more!
… moreBeing from out of town, I hadn’t realized that reservations are advisable here even for a weekday lunch. Fortunately, the very sweet lady at the hostess stand offered me the table nearest her stand. I happily accepted.
As I sat, I saw that every wall in sight featured beautiful art in a variety of mixed media—even stained glass. I wanted so much to take photos of the art, but refrained because I didn’t want to risk capturing images of any of my fellow diners without their consent. Instead, I googled the art and read about how Leah Chase had been a major supporter and collector of black art. As someone born in Louisiana who loves art history, works in one museum and visits many others, Leah’s story was surprisingly new to me. I resolved to continue reading about her later.
The menu featured a bevy of mouthwatering and familiar comfort food options. I ordered the Chicken Creole for my main course. I had asked my server if they have Sazerac, and she explained that they do, but that The Grand D was like a hybrid of Sazerac and old fashioned. Hearing that a merger of my two favorite cocktails exists, I ordered a Grand D.
Now, I am not a lightweight—on any count—but this cocktail was as STRONG as it was delicious. The sweetness was also just right, not overdone. If I had ordered another, there would have been no more walking for me for the rest of the day.
Just as tipsiness arrived, so did my meal. Normally I shy away from skinless boneless chicken breasts in restaurants. However, I’m so glad I took a chance here! The huge chicken breast was juicy and buttery- soft all the way through, swimming in its rich sauce served at the perfect temperature to immediately devour. It came with four beautifully cooked jumbo shrimp and some whole crisp okra on top, plus a side of jambalaya. Of note: there is pork in the jambalaya. Also of note: before I ordered, the server asked me if I have any food allergies or sensitivities. I expressed that I normally avoid eating pork, and she advised that it’s in this dish. She then offered plain white rice, but I chose to try the jambalaya. Again, I was delighted I took a chance because it was heavenly mixed with the Creole sauce. I would honestly have licked my plate clean.
For dessert, I ordered pecan pie with ice cream. Like with The Grand D, the sweetness in the pie was not overdone, and it wasn’t heavy at all.
Now to add a note on the service: it was excellent. My water stayed full, and everyone was so sweet and kind to me—even though after spending several active hours outdoors, I might not have smelled or looked too fresh.
One more general note I must make is that the reason I avoid pork is because it usually disagrees with me, to the point where people around me suffer. But even many hours post meal, there were zero “complaints” issued by my digestive system. Those closest to me will understand what a miracle this is; surely the food at Dooky Chase is extraordinary!
I’m planning a birthday trip to Nola next month and was initially planning to eat elsewhere, but now I’m looking to have my main dinner here. I’m also recommending Dooky Chase to some colleagues attending a museum conference in April.
This restaurant deserves all the accolades it gets, and more!
Maria Lessnau
We had our best meal at DC. We had lunch today- ordered an amazing shrimp dish, greens, bread pudding.. my husband had the red beans and rice, potato salad and pecan pie everything was amazing. I need to give 10 stars not 5. Thanks for the exceptional meal. I was also star struck and met Mitch Landrieu! The nicest man!
… moreHB D
I recommend making reservations and few weeks in advance because the couple in front us had to wait 1 hour and 45 minutes at lunchtime. We ordered the stewed chicken which seasoned well but had a rubbery texture. Side dishes were amazing especially the mac and cheese and green beans. I was surprised to see they only offered mustard greens instead of turnips or collard greens. Also. I found it interesting that were served garlic bread instead of cornbread or rolls. The garlic bread was delicious but didn’t match the taste of the other food. We enjoyed the cocktails and friendly attitude of the staff. I will definitely go again but I will skip the stewed chicken. I love the upscale inviting atmosphere.
… moreMyrna Talasek
We came here back in August for our daughter’s 21st Birthday. It was one of the places that we had researched that stood out as a must visit hidden gem. The reviews were absolutely right! This place was great! The food was amazing! Everything we tried was on point! Make sure to get your reservations ASAP because this place is booked up quick and for good reason!
… moreBryanna Knight
We had red beans and rice, jambalaya, and bread pudding. The food was fabulous!! Our server, Hallie, was great. She had the unfortunate job of letting us know the kitchen was backed up due to a large party in the private room, so we waited about an hour for our lunch.
… moreAnthony Schmidt
My first authentic Creole dinner, and it was an amazing experience! I had the Chicken Ala Dooky—the flavors were unlike anything I’ve ever tasted, just fantastic. The mac and cheese was also unbelievable. For a place with such incredible history and quality, the prices were extremely reasonable. A must-visit in New Orleans!”
… moreEthan Jenkinson
I had extremely high hopes for this place, given the history and hype around it. Had to reserve a table for the middle of January a month in advance.
Pros:
interior is beautiful, table setting is elegant and the cutlery actually sparkles.
Cons:
– the service was quite slow and not attentive. We were there during the low season, so can only imagine it is even worse during high season.
– the food was average. Certainly not bad, but nothing exceptional. Even their famous gumbo was just ok, I actually thought I just didn’t like gumbo after eating it, but once I tried it again elsewhere, realized it just wasn’t a good gumbo.
Overall, it is fine but overrated. If you want to visit just for the history, do so, but not worth a visit otherwise. Plenty of other authentic food places.
… morePros:
interior is beautiful, table setting is elegant and the cutlery actually sparkles.
Cons:
– the service was quite slow and not attentive. We were there during the low season, so can only imagine it is even worse during high season.
– the food was average. Certainly not bad, but nothing exceptional. Even their famous gumbo was just ok, I actually thought I just didn’t like gumbo after eating it, but once I tried it again elsewhere, realized it just wasn’t a good gumbo.
Overall, it is fine but overrated. If you want to visit just for the history, do so, but not worth a visit otherwise. Plenty of other authentic food places.