50th Birthday dinner

Hi Everyone! My husband turns 50 the end of the month and loves cajun/creole food. We decided to do a quick trip to NOLA. I%26#39;ve been through the restaurant recommendations. We%26#39;ve been to Mr. B%26#39;s and Acme. We came Pre Katrina but he ended up getting sick. Bummer! So now we are trying to do it again. Where would be a good place that isn%26#39;t over the top expensive but really good food? I thought about Commanders Palace but it was a little pricey. What is that 25 cent martini about though? Lunch only? He does love martinis!

I%26#39;d probably want to make reservations. I%26#39;ve loved some of the suggestions for other nights like Coops but just want that special one for the birthday night. Thanks everyone! J

50th Birthday dinner

Friday lunch at Galatoire%26#39;s (first floor dining) would make a great start to a birthday celebration. It%26#39;s a lively atmosphere, and many were celebrating birthdays when we ate there this past April.

50th Birthday dinner

Some places have price fixed three course dinners. Check ahead. I think Muriel%26#39;s has one for about $29 and others do too. You could also check out Olivier%26#39;s on Decatur and the BonTon Cafe in the 400 block of Magazine.

For some of the nicer restaurants, I%26#39;d take advantage of their lunch deals! Cuvee has an AWESOME $24 three-course fixed price menu for lunch, and Bayona is reasonably priced for lunch too!

Both Commander%26#39;s and Cafe Adelaide offer 25 cent martinis during weekday lunches.

Thanks everyone for your recomendations. we still haven%26#39;t decided yet. I do love the lunch idea though. I am anxious to make a reservation by tomorrow though. I told him that is ithe deadline! Can%26#39;t wait!

We did Commander%26#39;s at lunch for my husband%26#39;s seventieth and it was WONDERFUL! Good food. Good service. Nice surroundings. 25 Cent martinis. What%26#39;s not to like?