Johnny's Po-Boys
Po’ boys restaurant · French Quarter
511 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Highlights
Cheery counter-serve po' boy joint since 1950 with memorabilia on the walls & Creole dishes.
Cheery counter-serve po' boy joint since 1950 with memorabilia on the walls & Creole dishes.
"Here’s how you tell if a restaurant in the Quarter isn't a tourist trap: people working in the area actually eat there. Johnny’s is one of those places. Get a fried catfish, oyster, shrimp, or softshell crab po’boy, dressed, with hot sauce and butter on the bread. It’s a perfect combination: the vinegar from the hot sauce brightens up the fried seafood, and all of it sinks into that soft buttered French bread. Technically, you can eat there, but taking it a few blocks to sit on a bench by the river to watch the ships pass is even better." - megan braden perry
"Johnny’s is an unassuming classic, a counter-service spot with red and white checkered tablecloths and humble, paper-wrapped po’ boys. Stop in for a quick lunch and choose from over 30 kinds of sandwiches, like a shrimp and oyster po’boy or a Jack Cheese melt — it also serves a great breakfast." - Clair Lorell
"Since 1950, Johnny’s paper-wrapped po’ boys are a favorite for many and are a particularly good option for visitors who can’t necessarily go exploring off the beaten path. As a convenient stop for lunch in the heart of the Quarter, there are more than 30 po’ boys on the menu, like the shrimp and oyster, alligator sausage, surf n’ turf, or soft shell crab." - Eater Staff
"Here’s how you tell if a restaurant in the Quarter is good and not a tourist trap: people working in the area actually eat there. Johnny’s is one of those places. You’re here for po’boys—get a fried catfish, oyster, shrimp, or softshell crab po’boy, dressed, with hot sauce and butter on the bread. It’s a perfect combination: the vinegar from the hot sauce brightens up the fried seafood, and all of it sinks into that soft buttered French bread. Technically you can eat there, but taking it a few blocks to sit on a bench by the river to watch the ships pass is even better." - Megan Braden-Perry
"Red and white checkered tablecloths and humble, paper-wrapped po’boys make this spot one of the Quarter’s most frequented. Stop in for a quick lunch and choose from over 30 kinds of sandwiches." - Eater Staff
