Port of Call

Hamburger restaurant · French Quarter

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The Best People Watching Spots in New Orleans

"Although Port of Call is home to a killer burger and excellent baked potato on the edge of the Quarter, the people watching is outside the restaurant. Hungry crowds queue up for hours, a head scratcher to locals allergic to waiting on line for grub. Never mind, the waiters can be entertaining, fueled by potent margaritas and monsoons, the bar’s version of a hurricane." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

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838 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116 Get directions

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