Frankie & Johnny's

Will I come back? Yes. Is there room for improvement? Yes. The food was absolutely delicious. No two ways about it. The atmosphere was classic New Orleans. Scratched all the itches. It was raining on arrival and the entrance was tough for my walker toting mom to get in. The bathroom was flooded out and I had to pick between company in the bathroom stalls, earthworm swimming in one and the unofficial mascot of New Orleans, the roach, in the other. The server got the order right but seemed to hate her job. Food there is ultimately the game cincher. If the food had been average, I probably would not return.

We were recommended to visit for some delicious food and we were not steered wrong! Tried a few delicious things, shrimp po boy, gumbo, red beans and rice with grilled chicken, the spinach and artichoke dip to name a few. It was all made with love. Absolutely delicious. The servers were kind, even went out of their way to give my daughter a book and all of my kids stuffed animals.

Had the best time here! Food was amazing and the servers were all fabulous!! Catfish was HUGE, meal was served quick. Definitely a good trip in!

Frankie & Johnny’s was the first restaurant I tried when I visited New Orleans. I had the charred oysters and the Po-boy. They both had a lot of flavor and I definitely wanna have the charred oysters again. Definitely check this restaurant out!

Took my mom here today, nice little hole in the wall bar with great local food. I Totally loved their fried onion ring and pepper appetizer with the 1/2 poboy & gumbo special.

The chargrilled oysters were the best I’ve ever had. And, the fried oysters were FANTASTIC! Our server was awesome. She had a great personality, very attentive but not too attentive. Highly,highly recommend!

This place was so casual and fun! I loved the atmosphere, and the restaurant was surprisingly big inside. They were playing Halloween music, and the staff were in costumes. Our waitress was an absolute doll, so friendly and easy to talk to. We ordered the fried onion and peppers, and LET ME TELL YOU!! The fried peppers were so dang good!! As was the red beans and rice. I can't recommend this place enough.

Was able to try this place out and so glad we did. Good food, and the service from Whitney was an experience. That real southern hospitality. She was so kind, informative and we were happy to have met her during our meal. Will be back at our next visit. The fried shrimp is on point. You can tell this place has a lot of history and many visits from well known names.

We had the absolute BEST time visit Frankie and Johnny's! My friends and I went for a late lunch (arrived around 1:45/2p) and are already planning to go again on our next trip to NOLA. We were looking for somewhere we could eat that had a variety of local favorites and wasn't in the middle of Bourbon. Plenty of parking, no wait when we arrived, and the service was incredible! Rose was our waitress and she was so kind to answer our questions about the menu, specials, and even gave us a few samples of items we were uncertain about! Couldn't recommend enough. Food was AWESOME and portions were perfectly on-point with the price! PS - the Ranch dressing is made in-house! SO GOOD!!!!

Dinner today at Frankie and Johnie's. Great friendly prompt service, delicious oyster po boy dressed, of course. Delicious eggplant po boy naked! We will be back soon!! Heaven on my plate!

Food was so good - fresh seafood. I had the stuffed shrimp with a side stuffed crab - more than I could eat ! Excellent service -waiter sharp on top of it ! The atmosphere was casual bright and upbeat

Frankie and Johnny's is a classic New Orleans neighborhood bar serving great food, located right off Tchoupitoulas and Arabella, uptown. This is more of a local place versus a tourist destination. You can find ice cold Barq's root beer here served in a chilled mug upon request and a spectacular roast beef Poboy. When crawfish is in season, I recommend getting tray after tray and sloshing it down with a pitcher of a cold beverage of your choice. The oyster Poboys are exceptional, and they are made with Leidenheimer french bread, a standard. The stuffed artichokes are a dream and the chicken andouille gumbo is some of the best in town. The chargrilled oysters are superb. The service is neat and professional and no nonsense. The ambience is typical New Orleans bar scene and you will get a kick out of the local guests. The spot is also very popular with local college students, as it is close to Loyola and Tulane. The Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-8pm.

This is the kind of hole in the wall I want in Louisiana. It is not a tourist trap in style or price. We frequent New Orleans restaurants. We arrived at opening to meet up with family from 10 hours away with an interest in crawfish. An online article indicated they might have them, but did not due to current weather conditions. We, however were not disappointed. For an appetizer we ordered a combo appetizer of fried onion rings and bell peppers with what tasted like a made in house ranch. Wow! What a yummy appetizer! Our order included red beans and rice, plus chicken, a kid's shrimp and fries, and large a fried oyster poboy. Our guests had similar food including sweet potato fries, and chicken gumbo. Everything was excellent. We have been to multiple places in the French Quarter that can't hold a candle to this. If we want the epitome of good home Creole cooking, this is your spot.

In A Nutshell: -I came by Frankie & Johnny's for their highly rated crawfish, but just missed out by a week. -That was a slight bummer, but you adapt & overcome. -So after looking at their menu, I ordered some Grilled Shrimp w/ Potato Salad. -That turned out to be very tasty, I enjoyed the flavorful shrimp & the potato salad was really good. Overall, this is a neighborhood restaurant in Uptown NOLA where you can enjoy good food & have drinks at their bar.

Eh decent food Spicy Chicken biscuit was uncomfortably disgusting. Not like any other one you've had. It was painful and I needed tums immediately

I have been going here regularly for nearly 40 years. Good red beans, oysters, catfish poboys, cold beer. What else do you need?

Nice neighborhood place w friendly staff and patrons. We all had po boys shrimp, catfish, and oysters...great stuff Fried peppers w ranch- yum and then bread pudding to do for. The best!!!

As a local, I've been looking for a spot for classic Cajun food without the tourist crowd and tourist prices. This place is it. Great classic food and chill environment. Friendly service and great prices. 10/10 would recommend

Solid Po Boy. It really is. The gumbo lacks a little bit here, but the Po Boy is the star of this restaurant, and it shines through beautifully. As much as I loved the sandwich, I think the service is a bit disingenuous. The "baby" after every sentence irritated me. I get it. I lived in the south for a few years. It is their way, or so they say. But it felt like mouthed curse word rather than being nice. I am sorry that I go through more water than the nearby Mississippi River. Maybe I am reading into things, but it felt that way. I still think it is a solid Po Boy at a solid price. It is tasty and fun, and a good way to pass the time on a weekday when no one else is looking.

This is classic NOLa food and hospitality: big portions of both, no nonsense service, full bar, tons of options for both food and drink. The oyster po'boy is not to be missed. You can fill up or the little one or go for broke with the big one. A favorite of ours, especially on game day (who dat!).

Must go for oysters alone. Very tasty, and prices were not atrocious like the touristy areas of NOLA. Service was friendly and very attentive. Only complaint was shrimp which was as others have said were mushy, if getting shrimp I would get the Po-boy instead of having shrimp alone.

Phone kept going to voicemail for unpleasant long period of time many times as I watched the clock tick down. I realize it was late but an hour before closing.

We had never been here before and the waitress helped us with our order and we had never had crawfish and we absolutely loved it. This was the pic of the 2nd round we ordered, very nice spice and good flavor. If you have never had crawfish this where you want to go to try them . The shrimp were huge too and the sauce was excellent. We loved this place so we will be back!

Came here after a friend's suggestion after work. We decided to sit outside bc the inside smelled kinda like a bathroom. We were told that they didn't have oysters bc they couldn't get them and they had been taken off the menu...after I tried to order them off the menu. Lol. So strange bc I literally had oysters 2 days prior at another bar. I decided on a half shrimp poboy and gumbo. Everything had good flavor but gumbo was not hot. Crawfish were really tasty. They have a parking lot adjacent to the building . Crawfish was grossly overpriced..$8/lb is pretty ridiculous...I snagged a few from my friend's plate. I will give them another shot since there were a couple of other things I want to try on the menu.

A dive of a restaurant. Definitely an authentic place to visit and try. They had the best crawfish (compared to all other places that weekend). Our waitress was very personable and down to earth. Loved the food/ drink pricing- a lot cheaper than you'll find in the quarter.. more bang for your buck if you will. I'll definitely visit this spot again when in town.

Neighborhood dive restaurant with OK food and good prices. Those who ate the crawfish really liked it and said it was good. Don't bother with the red beans and rice, absolutely no flavor and very mushy. Smoked sausage also had no flavor. Service was good, there is ample parking and prices were good. If you live or are visiting the neighborhood it's worth a stop, but don't go out of your way.

Wonderful shrimp poboy! Small town feel but huge flavor. Enjoyed the poboy- no need for a side with how big it is.

Great neighborhood bar and restaurant close to the zoo. Staff is super friendly. The food is simple and delicious. Will definitely be back after our next zoo day.

Huge disappointment. My shrimp were mushy. They had zero taste. The server seemed annoyed at my adult son's questions due to his dietary restrictions. At one point she said, "I don't know, I don't make it". She then walked away, saying, "let me go ask". She had a bad attitude about it. I guess she'd prefer he become sick (or worse!) after eating. She tried to be nice later, but it was too late. I didn't appreciate that at all and I know it bothered him. He said that's why he hates eating out. No one should be made to feel that way for something they have no control over. My son ended up ordering the red beans and rice with sausage. He said his food was just ok and nothing special. I won't be back.

Great local tavern Excellent ambience and service. Best dishes stuffed artichoke, grilled shrimp, boiled shrimp or crawfish, gumbo, red beans and rice. Excellent beer selection. Easy parking in lot.

Neighborhood pub with food. Get there early as the crawfish sells out! We had boiled shrimp which was excellent. Their homemade cocktail sauce is the bomb! Quick service and friendly atmosphere! Save room for dessert!!!

We were looking for a place to eat close to Children's hospital. We've been there with our daughter for 9 days now. We don't mind the food at the hospital but we are getting a little tired of it! We just so happened to see this place that was only a few blocks from us! It's a cute, old restaurant where locals like to eat! The food, the nostalgia, and our waitress were all great! They have a nice area to dine outside! They also have a good selection of beers on tap and spirits! Our waitress was attentive and sweet as pie! You can tell it has a lot of history! Which I love! We had the charbroiled oysters and fried green pepper rings with ranch dip! My fiancé had the alligator Poboy which he loved! I had the half fried chicken dinner with a side salad and potato salad! It was all amazing! Definitely could not finish our meal! We both brought some home! Our son is picky and had a grilled cheese and fries which he loved! They both had barqs root beer in a bottle which they don't get often, so again they loved it! They had crawfish and lima beans as their special tonight! It smelled heavenly! Definitely recommend this cute place!

Just the best New Orleans neighborhood restaurant. Always great food and service Been there forever Great poBoys and seafood Plenty of parking

Came here during my visit in New Orleans. It is further away from the French quarter however it is worth the short drive over from that area. The atmosphere is really causal and homey. It is in a pretty residential neighborhood. The staff is super friendly and hospitable. I enjoyed the delicious gumbo, and grilled shrimp with peas. To drink I had a seasonal strawberry Abita summer ale. I definitely plan to make my way back here next time I visit New Orleans.

Great fried chicken set in a comfy NOLA neighborhood bar/restaurant. Worth traveling to.

I've lived in New Orleans my whole life, and I slept on this place until today! Sat at the bar, and the first thing I noticed is it felt like old New Orleans before Katrina. The service was stellar, and honestly would go back just because of that. The food was perfect, traditional New Orleans cuisine! I got Red Beans and rice with a grilled pork chop, garlic bread, and a side salad. I'm already planning to go back asap, to try other stuff!! Whether you're a visitor seeking a true local meal, or you've lived here forever, this place is a catch! There's also a claw machine. I don't know if that means anything to anyone else, but I love them!

Love having Frankie & Johnny's in our neighborhood. Its our go-to when friends and family are visiting, as the walk to the restaurant is scenic and the food is New Orleans perfection. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable. We never have to wait long for a large party, which is not common for New Orleans restaurants. The outdoor seating is great when the weather is pleasant, as they have welcomed our pup.

Super friendly and attentive staff. Authentic nola food. Ordered the gumbo and half of a shrimp po boy with grilled shrimp. It was delicious. The seasoning on the shrimp had a little spice. The gumbo was fresh- and filling. We also ordered crawfish for the table.

The menu features amazing dishes with a genuine Cajun flair, and the freshness of the ingredients is evident in every bite. The ambiance adds to the overall enjoyment, creating a pleasant dining atmosphere. While the service is decent, it doesn't overshadow the delicious flavors. What makes it even better is the reasonable pricing, making Frankie and Johnny's a go-to spot for those craving authentic Cajun cuisine without breaking the bank.

Great New Orleans food, one of few Local New Orleans restaurants that may still be run by actual native New Orleanians like myself and not bought out and ruined by yankee carpetbaggers after hurricane katrina

We were recommended to this place and heard so much about it. I always love the little dive joints like this. I liked the food. I had the Catfish Po boy. The large can feed a family of four. Lol. Red beans and rice was fantastic! Overall it was solid. Good food and ambiance.

We ate here for lunch when in NOLA for a wedding. I had the fried shrimp po boy, dressed, and a cup of seafood gumbo. The bread was fantastic as expected and the shrimp was fried crisp and oh so tasty. The gumbo was a dark roux with bits of shrimp and okra. I washed it all down with a NOLA blond. Great little lunch from a place where the locals like to eat

Frankie & Johnny's opened up back in 1942 and has remained a popular spot in the neighborhood for great seafood ever since. In addition to staying popular with all the locals in the area Frankie & Johnny's has grown in popularity among tourists who have come to love their New Orleans Creole food which can make it get a bit crowded in here sometimes. If you find yourself craving some great New Orleans seafood then Frankie & Johnny's can help satisfy your desires for some fantastic seafood. They have some amazing fried seafood, delicious gumbo and a great bar. The big downside is the prices have really gone up over the years so it is definitely on the higher side of the price scale these days for a neighborhood joint. Overall this is a great spot for some good food in an old school neighborhood joint but just be prepared for a bit of a sticker shock depending on what you order. My video review of Frankie & Johnny's is here: https://youtu.be/bwMMjPhVfYk

Stopped by without much thought as I was looking for a quick lunch and was greatly surprised. The debris and ham po boy is a huge winner. The quality of the meat was much higher than others in the area. The wait staff was friendly as well.

Have gone to F&J for years, but tonight was a complete **** show. I ordered a roast beef poboy, and when served the bread was COMPLETELY stale, as in rock hard stale. I sent it back and the second poboy ALSO had completely stale bread. The fact that they are okay with sending out food to their customers like that is a deal breaker. Will never go back.

F&J's is one our go to spots when in NOLA as it's a short drive from Tulane's campus. Solid all around shrimp po boys and gumbo. My son tried the alligator po boy which he enjoyed. Always appreciate the friendly service and laid back atmosphere.

Amazing Po Boy-- we had the Fergie (with provolone) and it was perfect. Saw the seafood po boys go by and they appeared to be fresh and studied with shrimp. Cute dive bar, low key vibe, fast friendly service. Definitely worth getting out of the Quarter for.

Had my first Roast Beef Poorboy with onion rings here. Next time it's the Shrimp Poorboy.

Stopped in here for lunch last week and it did not disappoint. One of my customers recommended I try this place while I was on this side of town, and I'm sure glad I did. By the looks of the parking lot, this is the place to be for lunch. Everyone was in here dining, and it was great to see people supporting such a neat place. I let the bartender pick what I had for lunch and he did a great job! Dressed Roast Beef PoBoy and Chicken & Sausage Gumbo. I'll definitely be back!

I had HIGH hopes since I've heard so many people rave about this place. We were a large group of about 14 people including kids. First thing I noticed were that prices for a pitcher of beer were higher than at other local places. Menu is just the right size with good options and I was excited to try the fried onion rings and peppers do I ordered a batch. What came out was a small portion for the price and the oiled they were fried in was old. I few people at the table got the gumbo which was good but if you don't be like okra it's not for you. My brother and I ordered the seafood platter to share thinking that it would be enough for to people but honestly it was small especially for the $24 price tag. The fried shrimp are good and spicy but the portions was small. Hopping it was an off night but it will be a while before I return.

I have never received such rude service before!! Terry, the server who approached our group of ten, told us from the beginning that she would not sit us in the part of the restaurant that wasn't next to the bar. She blatantly refused and informed us they didn't want to walk back there and she was getting off to pick up her grandchildren. She said it so hateful... twice. Now, one of our friends is a recovering alcoholic... I mentioned this to Terry trying to explain to her why we wanted to sit away from the bar.... She said she was worried about the pinched nerve in the back of the server who would be waiting on us.... She was placing the menus on the table while she coldly told me this. I then asked Terry to let me check on my friend.. she starts picking the menus up. I said "ma'am if you will just give me a minute to make sure my friend is going to be ok, maybe she can sit with her back to the bar, can't you have some empathy in this situation".... she proceeds to pick up the menus still fussing about the pinched nerve. I said "ma'am I am asking you to leave the menus and let me check on my friend". She looks me in the eyes and says "No". So cold. So rude. I have never been more appalled at such ridiculous service. I have worked in customer service for about 20 years, including owning my own business, bartending, and waiting tables. This was absolutely unacceptable behavior. While I realize we made a poor choice to expose my friend to this atmosphere, we decided to try this restaurant because of great reviews on the food. Our party of ten walked out. I did tell Terry that she costs her restaurant a good bit of money. I guess that doesn't matter to her at all. I'm sure the food would have been great, but people will never forget how you made them feel. This was horrendous service.

We tried Frankie and Johnny's on our first night in New Orleans and having never been to the area we all ordered po boys and I also had the seafood gumbo. All very good. I had the fried oyster, my daughter had the catfish and my husband had the roast beef - all delicious.

First time here, bike riding in the area. I was recommended to try it and wow, no regret. Place is nestled off tchoupitolous st on Arabella St. Great outdoor seating and awesome ambiance all around. terrie, the sexy grandma is awesome and very quick witted. Love my time there and the crawfish, Dixie Beer and the Red Beans and rice with pork chop is just delicious. Recommend visiting this joint. Pets allowed by t

Got a reservation for lunch for a family party of 12 on the day of the Sugar Bowl. Gave us a great location, service was fast and attentive. Kids were given Sugar Bowl posters, food and drink were excellent. Neat neighborhood restaurant with interesting memorabilia decorating the walls. Great choice!

Everything was just OK. fried pepper rings were exactly what you'd expect. Didn't come with nearly enough ranch though. Roast beef poboy didn't have much flavor. Chargrilled oysters were decent. Pretty hard to mess those up. Service was fine. The inside was cool. Classic dive bar look to it.

This was a good place but I was in the mood for something a little less fried. Had the spinach and artichoke dip. It was ok. Also had a small salad. If you like blue cheese you will love this place. Their blue cheese dressing was amazing. My husband had the red beans and said they were amazing. Best part about our dinner was the cocktails. We had the best old fashions. Bar tender knows what he's doing.

A New O staple. I hope they bring back alligator pie. Nice place to pause. Then get out there!