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Pizza restaurant

Meaux Jeaux Pizza

Pizza restaurant · 2221 Transcontinental Dr

Meaux Jeaux Pizza serves pizza on Transcontinental Drive and offers online ordering, catering and private gatherings. Check the restaurant's current menu and reservation information before planning a meal or group visit.

Japanese restaurant

Akira Sushi Hibachi

Japanese restaurant · 3226 N Arnoult Rd

Akira Sushi Hibachi combines sushi and hibachi dining on North Arnoult Road. The restaurant offers regular tables and hibachi reservations, with online ordering and catering information on its own website.

American restaurant

Bears PoBoys

American restaurant · 3206 Metairie Rd

Bear's PoBoys at Gennaro's serves roast-beef po-boys, hand-battered onion rings and roast-beef debris fries. This listing is for the Metairie Road restaurant; use its current menu for available dishes and ordering.

Sandwich shop

Blue Line Sandwich Co.

Sandwich shop · 2023 Metairie Rd

Blue Line Sandwich Co. is chef Brad McGehee's Metairie Road breakfast and lunch stop, with sandwiches and farm-to-table cooking. The restaurant also offers takeout, delivery ordering and event catering.

Cajun and creole restaurant

Bobby Hebert's Cajun Cannon

Cajun and creole restaurant · 4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd

Louisiana sports memorabilia sets the scene at Bobby Hebert's Cajun Cannon on Veterans Memorial Boulevard. The restaurant pairs Cajun and Creole seafood cooking with a sports-bar atmosphere and private-event dining.

Cafe

Caffe! Caffe!

Cafe · 4301 Clearview Pkwy

Caffe Caffe's Clearview Parkway cafe offers breakfast, lunch, soups, coffee and desserts. The local business also has a North Hullen location; choose the Clearview menu and pickup location when ordering for this listing.

Seafood market

Captain Sid's Seafood

Seafood market · 1700 Lake Ave

Captain Sid's is a Lake Avenue seafood market with ordering and shipping assistance available directly from the business. Contact the shop for current seafood selections and market availability before making a special…

Bar

Cork Wine & Martini Bar

Bar · 4612 Quincy St

Cork Wine & Martini Bar serves wines, martinis and small bites on Quincy Street. The bar offers private-event arrangements as well as regular drinks service; consult its own website for the current menu and visiting…

Seafood restaurant

Dennis' Seafood

Seafood restaurant · 4428 Lorino St

Dennis' Seafood sells fresh, live and prepared Louisiana seafood, including crawfish, crabs, shrimp, fish and oysters. The Lorino Street market also offers prepared New Orleans dishes and on-site catering; seasonal…

Seafood restaurant

Desi Vega's Seafood and Prime Steaks

Seafood restaurant · 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd

Desi Vega's Seafood & Prime Steaks serves steaks and Gulf Coast-inspired seafood on Veterans Memorial Boulevard. Lunch, dinner and private-event dining are offered at this Metairie restaurant; consult its current menus…

Italian restaurant

Fausto's Bistro

Italian restaurant · 530 Veterans Memorial Blvd

Fausto's Bistro serves Italian and Sicilian dishes built around family recipes on Veterans Memorial Boulevard. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner and catering menus, along with wine and reservation information.

Seafood restaurant

Fury's Restaurant

Seafood restaurant · 724 Martin Behrman Ave

Fury's Restaurant combines New Orleans-style seafood and Italian cooking on Martin Behrman Avenue. Fried seafood, house-made sauces and local Italian dishes are part of the restaurant's menu; reservations and takeout…

Italian restaurant

Giorlando's Restaurant

Italian restaurant · 741 Bonnabel Blvd

Giorlando's is a family-run Bonnabel Boulevard restaurant serving Italian family recipes, po-boys, seafood and daily specials. Its menu includes roast-beef po-boys alongside Italian favorites; check the restaurant's…

Italian restaurant

Impastato's Restaurant

Italian restaurant · 3400 16th St

Chef and owner Joe Impastato's restaurant serves Italian dishes and Louisiana seafood at French Market Plaza on 16th Street. Fettuccine and crab specialties feature on its website; contact the restaurant for…

Restaurant

King Cake Drive-Thru

Restaurant · 1009 Metairie Rd

King Cake Drive-Thru is a seasonal king-cake pickup stop at Duckworth Tires on Metairie Road. The operator explicitly lists visits as in-season only; check its current season and pop-up schedule rather than assuming…

Delicatessen

Kosher Cajun NY Deli & Grocery

Delicatessen · 3519 Severn Ave

Kosher Cajun combines a New York-style deli and grocery on Severn Avenue. The menu features deli sandwiches, corned beef, pastrami, knishes and other kosher specialties, with catering and certification information…

Mexican restaurant

La Tia Taqueria & Cantina

Mexican restaurant · 4517 W Esplanade Ave

Chef Luis Nava's La Tia Taqueria & Cantina serves Mexican regional dishes and house-made cocktails on West Esplanade Avenue. The restaurant offers table reservations, online ordering and private-party arrangements.

Bakery

Manny Randazzo King Cakes

Bakery · 3515 N Hullen St

Manny Randazzo King Cakes is a family bakery on North Hullen Street specializing in king cakes. Ordering and shipping follow a seasonal calendar; check the bakery's current Mardi Gras and holiday announcements before…

Antique store

Renaissance Interiors

Antique store · 2727 Edenborn Ave

Browse antique and contemporary consignment furnishings, lighting, mirrors, rugs and art at Renaissance Interiors. The Edenborn Avenue shop also carries estate dining pieces, china and collectibles; inventory changes…

Womens clothing store

BitLu Boutique

Womens clothing store · 118 Metairie Heights Ave

BitLu Boutique sells women's clothing, including tops, bottoms, dresses and coordinated outfits, at its Metairie Heights Avenue storefront. The boutique also offers shipping and local pickup through its online shop.

Pet store

Causeway Pets

Pet store · 1114 N Causeway Blvd

Causeway Pets specializes in freshwater fish, aquatic plants and aquarium supplies on North Causeway Boulevard. The shop also carries fish food, feeder insects and pond supplies; contact it for current stock and…

Nursery and gardening store

Laughing Buddha Nursery

Nursery and gardening store · 4516 Clearview Pkwy

Laughing Buddha sells local groceries alongside organic gardening supplies, including soil, compost, seeds and amendments. Its Clearview Parkway shop also carries products from regional growers and the operator's Local…

Womens clothing store

Lilly & Co Boutique & Salon

Womens clothing store · 2513 Metairie Rd

Lilly & Co combines a women's clothing boutique and salon on Metairie Road. Browse clothing, shoes, accessories and hair products online, or contact the storefront for shopping and salon appointment details.

Hobby shop

Hub Hobby Shop

Hobby shop · 3829 Airline Dr

Hub Hobby Shop is a hobby retailer at 3829 Airline Drive in Metairie. Its website shares model-building projects, recent arrivals and hobby tips, with subjects ranging from scale aircraft to miniature figures.

Home goods store

Sophisticated Thread

Home goods store · 512 Metairie Rd

Sophisticated Thread is a Metairie shop at 512 Metairie Road offering monogramming, customizable linens and personalized gifts. Its collections include bedding, towels, travel bags and baby accessories, with a…

Antique store

Corner House Collections

Antique store · 3406 Hessmer Ave

Corner House Collections is a family-owned antique and vintage shop at 3406 Hessmer Avenue in Metairie. Its showroom carries antiques, vintage pieces and decorative furnishings spanning a range of styles and time…

Florist

Bella Blooms Floral

Florist · 3018 Cleary Ave

Bella Blooms Floral is a floral-design business at 3018 Cleary Avenue in Metairie. Its portfolio features wedding bouquets and ceremony and reception arrangements, with direct contact information for event inquiries.

Jewelry store

Ramsey's Diamond Jewelers

Jewelry store · 701 Veterans Memorial Blvd

Ramsey’s Diamond Jewelers is a family-owned jewelry store at 701 Veterans Memorial Boulevard. It offers engagement rings, wedding bands, fine jewelry and custom work, alongside jewelry repair and engraving services.

Jewelry store

Boudreaux's Jewelers

Jewelry store · 701 Metairie Rd

Boudreaux’s Jewelers is a family-run jewelry business with a showroom on Metairie Road. Alongside fine jewelry and watches, it offers custom design, jewelry and watch repair, cleaning and other services, with…

Candy shop

Laura's Candies

Candy shop · 224 Severn Ave

Laura’s Candies offers pralines, chocolates, Mississippi Mud and other New Orleans-style sweets from its Severn Avenue shop. The confectioner also operates in the French Quarter and sells a selection of candies and…

Formalwear shop

Tuxedos To Geaux

Formalwear shop · 3400 16th St

Tuxedos To Geaux is a Metairie formalwear shop selling suits, tuxedos and accessories for weddings, proms, Mardi Gras and other occasions. Its 16th Street store offers fittings and alterations, with appointments…

Shoe store

Orleans Shoe Co.

Shoe store · 480 Metairie Rd

Orleans Shoe Co. sells comfort, casual and running footwear at its Metairie Road shop, with in-person fitting and arch-support options. The locally owned business has four stores across Metairie and New Orleans.

Artist studio

Abigail Reller Art

Artist studio · 1623 Metairie Rd

Abigail Reller's Metairie Road studio offers original artwork, commissioned abstract pieces and art prints, alongside the Grey Collaborative painting experience. The studio is behind the main building; contact the…

Music school

The Octave School of Music

Music school · 2219 Athania Pkwy

The Octave School of Music offers private lessons in piano, voice, violin, drums, guitar, ukulele and other instruments from its Athania Parkway studio in Metairie. The school also runs group music activities,…

Roller skating rink

Airline Skate Center

Roller skating rink · 6711 Airline Dr

Airline Skate Center offers public roller-skating sessions, parties, field trips and fundraising visits on Airline Drive. Check the rink's current skating schedule and payment information before planning a session or…

Martial arts club

Cajun Combat Martial Arts

Martial arts club · 7070 Airline Dr

Cajun Combat Martial Arts offers Brazilian jiu-jitsu, no-gi training and other martial-arts programs on Airline Drive. Adult and children's classes are available; contact the locally operated gym for the current…

Gym

Elevate: Peak Fitness

Gym · 3508 Hessmer Ave

Elevate: Peak Fitness provides coach-led functional fitness, strength and conditioning classes on Hessmer Avenue. The gym also lists HIIT-style sessions, HYROX training and visitor drop-ins; check current programs and…

Beauty salon

H2O Salon and Spa

Beauty salon · 441 Metairie Rd

H2O Salon and Spa offers haircuts, color, makeup, bridal styling and spa services at its Metairie Road salon. Its spa menu includes facials, massage and nail care; contact the salon for current services and appointment…

Beauty salon

InstaBeauty Salon & Spa

Beauty salon · 1107 Veterans Blvd #2B

InstaBeauty Salon and Spa offers hair, nail and facial services on Veterans Boulevard. Contact the salon directly to choose an appointment and confirm the current service menu and visiting information.

Beauty salon

La Riviera Salon and Spa

Beauty salon · 4506 Shores Dr

La Riviera combines hair and color services with facials, massage, nails and waxing at its Shores Drive salon and spa. A bistro area is available for booked celebrations and spa gatherings; ask the operator about…

Nail salon

Lacquer Beauty Lounge

Nail salon · 3532 18th St

Lacquer Beauty Lounge offers manicures, pedicures, waxing and hair services on 18th Street. The nail salon posts its service menu and visiting information online; contact the business for appointments and current…

Pilates studio

Pilates With Beth

Pilates studio · 5101 W Esplanade Ave Ste 2

Pilates with Beth offers reformer classes at its West Esplanade Avenue studio. New clients can review introductory information, class options and the booking schedule directly with the instructor before choosing a…

Gym

The Athletic Sports Institute

Gym · 100 N Labarre Rd Ste F

The Athletic Sports Institute is a North Labarre Road fitness facility offering training and HYROX programs. Contact the gym to discuss its current programs, consultation process and class arrangements.

Dance studio

The Studio School of Dance

Dance studio · 3116 N Arnoult Rd

The Studio School of Dance offers dance instruction and placement guidance on North Arnoult Road. The operator asks new visitors to contact the studio before stopping by so the appropriate team member can assist.

Hair salon

Caroline Engvall Salon

Hair salon · 3348 W Esplanade Ave Ste 105

Caroline Engvall Salon specializes in blonde highlighting and dimensional, lived-in color at its West Esplanade Avenue studio. New clients follow the stylist's consultation and confirmation process before booking an…

Dance studio

Dancers Only

Dance studio · 4728 Sanford St

Dancers Only offers dance programs for children and teens, from introductory classes through recreational performance, competition and dance-team preparation. Contact the Sanford Street studio for current placement,…

Dance studio

Giacobbe Academy Of Dance

Dance studio · 6925 Veterans Memorial Blvd

Giacobbe Academy of Dance is a family-operated Veterans Memorial Boulevard studio teaching ballet, tap, jazz, pointe and contemporary dance. Check its current enrollment, placement and class information before…

Hair salon

Hairwear

Hair salon · 3213 17th St

Hair Wear is curl specialist Terri's 17th Street salon, focused on styling and caring for natural hair texture. Contact the stylist directly for service selection, appointments and current visiting arrangements.

Dance studio

Helena Hosch School of Dance

Dance studio · 4631 W Napoleon Ave

Helena Hosch School of Dance provides dance classes and performance training on West Napoleon Avenue. The studio posts registration and schedule information on its own website; contact it for current classes and…

Martial arts club

Louisiana Karate Association

Martial arts club · 706 Phosphor Ave Suite C

Louisiana Karate Association teaches traditional Shotokan karate to youth and adults at its Phosphor Avenue dojo. The local club is affiliated with the Japan Karate Association; contact it for current classes and…

Beauty salon

Salon Tereska

Beauty salon · 613 Metairie Rd

Family-owned Salon Tereska offers haircuts, color, extensions, smoothing and styling on Metairie Road. The salon also lists makeup and hair products; contact its team to choose services and arrange an appointment.

Nail salon

Solar Nails Lounge & Spa

Nail salon · 5002 W Esplanade Ave

Solar Nails Lounge and Spa offers nail appointments on West Esplanade Avenue. The operator provides service, color and booking information online; confirm the treatment and appointment details directly with the salon.

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  • Giorlando's Restaurant

    Giorlando's is a family-run Bonnabel Boulevard restaurant serving Italian family recipes, po-boys, seafood and daily specials. Its menu includes roast-beef po-boys alongside Italian favorites; check the restaurant's…

  • Impastato's Restaurant

    Chef and owner Joe Impastato's restaurant serves Italian dishes and Louisiana seafood at French Market Plaza on 16th Street. Fettuccine and crab specialties feature on its website; contact the restaurant for…

  • King Cake Drive-Thru

    King Cake Drive-Thru is a seasonal king-cake pickup stop at Duckworth Tires on Metairie Road. The operator explicitly lists visits as in-season only; check its current season and pop-up schedule rather than assuming…

  • Kosher Cajun NY Deli & Grocery

    Kosher Cajun combines a New York-style deli and grocery on Severn Avenue. The menu features deli sandwiches, corned beef, pastrami, knishes and other kosher specialties, with catering and certification information…

  • La Tia Taqueria & Cantina

    Chef Luis Nava's La Tia Taqueria & Cantina serves Mexican regional dishes and house-made cocktails on West Esplanade Avenue. The restaurant offers table reservations, online ordering and private-party arrangements.

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Renaissance Interiors

Antique store · 2727 Edenborn Ave

Browse antique and contemporary consignment furnishings, lighting, mirrors, rugs and art at Renaissance Interiors. The Edenborn Avenue shop also carries estate dining pieces, china and collectibles; inventory changes…

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BitLu Boutique

Womens clothing store · 118 Metairie Heights Ave

BitLu Boutique sells women's clothing, including tops, bottoms, dresses and coordinated outfits, at its Metairie Heights Avenue storefront. The boutique also offers shipping and local pickup through its online shop.

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Causeway Pets

Pet store · 1114 N Causeway Blvd

Causeway Pets specializes in freshwater fish, aquatic plants and aquarium supplies on North Causeway Boulevard. The shop also carries fish food, feeder insects and pond supplies; contact it for current stock and…

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