A trip to New Orleans isn’t complete unless you’ve dined at this establishment. Jacques Imo’s is one of those hidden gem restaurants that once you’ve eaten here, you become a customer for life.

You can find Jacques Imo’s over on Oak Street in Uptown New Orleans.
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You’ll notice when you arrive, this isn’t your typical restaurant.
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Spoiler alert: it’s better.
Arrive early and be prepared to wait, because this is one of those restaurants that’s always busy.
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We promise your patience will be rewarded.
Start your meal off with one of their incredible appetizers.
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Like the fried grits, pictured above.
Or the fried green tomatoes topped with shrimp remoulade
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This one is always a crowd pleaser.
One of their more popular appetizers is their shrimp and alligator cheesecake.
Shrimp and Alligator cheesecake
You've got to try it.

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For your main course, you can’t really go wrong with any of the dishes.
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Check out that crawfish etouffée, jam packed with crawfish!
Every dish is unique and flavorful, and you'll be wanting to lick your plate.
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The BBQ shimp are a perfect example.
In the mood for some surf and turf? Check out the Carpet Bagger Steak
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Which is topped with oysters, caramelized red onions, bleu cheese, and a Tasso hollandaise. Yum!
Their seafood is some of the freshest around.
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With hearty portions, so make sure you arrive hungry.
The flavors are a blend of traditional New Orleans cuisine with a unique twist that only owner Jacques Leonardi himself could come up with.
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Pictured above is their blackened redfish with a crab-chili Hollandaise. Mouth-watering good.
You can find Jacques Imo's at 8324 Oak St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118.
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Parties of 4 and under are seated on a first come, first served basis, so it's best to arrive early to avoid a long wait. You can call ahead for parties of 5 or more.

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