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The American Sector

American Restaurant and Bar$$$$

Central Business District, New Orleans

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The American Sector

7.2^/10

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Ranked #8 for a happy hour in New Orleans
"The perfect pig po boy is a yummy take on ban mi."(3 Tips)
"The banana foster milkshakes are the best!"(3 Tips)
"The P&J Oyster salad is perfection."(3 Tips)
"The fries rock and the fried shrimp poboy is delish"(6 Tips)

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Tiran DaganJanuary 3, 2013
The French dip ones with a great beef dip and is delicious! Also agree with other recommendations for the shrimp in a cup (spivey mayo based sauce). I even liked the side of mashed potatoes & gravy.
Melissa DaigleOctober 27, 2014
New menu is fantastic! Happy hour 4-7pm every day! $4 cocktails are my favorite and Purple haze on tap w. other beers for $2.50. Oh and fav. dish by far is the duck filet with pork belly!
Dilbert FairwellFebruary 20, 2013
An exquisite happy hour (3-6) featuring 75 cent spicy Korean duck wings. So good you won't even think about the duck's weird corkscrew shaped penis.
John BrunelliApril 18, 2015
Full service bar and so that's wonderful. My medium done burger was closer to rare. The pretzels were more like dry bread sticks. Tomato soup tasted like marinara sauce. Saving grace: full bar.
lesli fumarNovember 30, 2014
Crab cake appetizer is meaty and tasty! Jury still out on the mini shrimp corn dogs. Shrimp and grits dish is delish!
Ariel ChardonnayJune 15, 2013
Amazing staff!! Friendly waiters and delicious food. The shrimp in a cup poboy is delish. Also Chris was a great server as well.
Korina MarcanoSeptember 1, 2014
Great service and casual ambiance. You must get the Salmon BLT sandwhich!!!
Jessica FloresJanuary 3, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The tomato soup was delicious and the Sloppy Joe was incredibly satisfying. I also enjoyed the planter's punch tiki. I can't imagine not enjoying anything in their menu.
Ann Marie van den HurkDecember 30, 2015
Try the Shrimp and Grits - New Orleans take on this southern classic. Perfection. (via @Foodspotting)
Leigh PechonJanuary 24, 2011
Perfect pig poboy is amazing. the tuna steak special was awesome as well, but not on the menu. Finally, make sure to try the cupcakes - either the lemon, red devil or Apple.
Scott VanNederynenAugust 23, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Recently changed management so their is a new menu to explore. I like the French 75, or Pimm's cup and the Corned beef and Pastrami sandwich.
Jamie GrahamDecember 18, 2010
Best chicken fried steak I've ever had...and I'm from Texas. The portion isn't very large but i thought it was just the right amount and didn't make me feel like I was having a coronary!
Kaitlyn MooreDecember 12, 2016
The fried oysters on the oyster salad were the best I had for two entire trip!
Letitia GeorgeNovember 12, 2010
Love this place. 75 cent sliders and great deals on drinks during happy hour. Plus free parking! I recommend getting the Pink Squirrel, its so flirty and tasty!
Madam BOctober 12, 2012
Food was served cold (ft long all beef dog with chili & cheese). Fries were thin and crispy.It was okay.I'd pass on this meal again though. Awesome customer service, clean rstrms, & ❤ the 40s feel.
David SequeiraMay 31, 2011
Fried gizzard app and chicken fried steak entree are very good. Perfect pig po-boy also a win. Order a Dixie to wash it all down.
Ann Marie van den HurkDecember 30, 2015
Try the Wedge Salad - Love a good wedge salad and this was an amazing one. (via @Foodspotting)
Gambit New OrleansSeptember 6, 2012
Try The American Sector's Italian cheese fries with house-made sausage along with melted burrata. http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/five-dishes-with-burrata-cheese/Content?oid=2063643
Stephanie GriffinApril 5, 2012
Great food & service in a cool atmosphere! Go during Happy Hour! Make sure you go check out the stage area
Ph RApril 27, 2013
Nice outside terrace with 40s music and typical hamburger type menu
Pamela TMay 13, 2011
LOVE the Mac & Cheese, Peppermint Patty! Order a quart size melon "Sector Soda" for your entire table & have fun using your own seltzer dispenser! Their Happy Hour is legendary!
Gambit New OrleansJune 29, 2011
Happy Hour daily from 3-6pm. $0.75 Bar-B-Que sliders & 1/2 price beverages. Everyday; free parking in Magazine Street lot.
Ph RApril 27, 2013
Nice outside terrace, with40's music and typical hamburger type menu.
Xavier HartAugust 30, 2011
This is Chef John Besh's restaurant... the food is so great, I went back the next day because I couldn't decide. Delectable dishes and desserts !
Jeff CarterAugust 11, 2014
Great menu at a fantastic meaningful museum. Awesome deck to have cocktails
VoniaAugust 24, 2014
The 4 to 7 drinks & food are awesome (4 drinks, 4 fries, ++++)
addieJuly 31, 2011
Been here 50+ times
My favorite item to order on the menu is Shrimp in a Cup - crispy fried shrimp in a creamy chile sauce.
Liz ParrottApril 16, 2013
The fries rock and the fried shrimp poboy is delish
Gail JonesMay 9, 2012
The perfect pig po boy is a yummy take on ban mi. banana foster milkshake is yummiest!
Dionne GraysonNovember 1, 2012
It was wonderful to sit outside on a beautiful day on a nice couch with a beer and some sliders.
Jennifer CarlisleJune 18, 2012
One of John Besh's restaurants! The portions are large and the cupcakes are killer!
Courtney BethFebruary 9, 2014
Hostess was ridiculously rude. She would not let me or any other 20-something sit at a table. We all had to sit at the bar. Bartenders were super nice. Food was tasty. Not a good 1st impression...
Jon CleggNovember 11, 2011
The perfect pork poboy is really a bahn mi, a really really good one.
Brian VickersNovember 3, 2013
Happy hour now includes 75 cent meat pies too! They're delicious!
Ragbrai RidersNovember 11, 2016
Oyster salad, good food kind pricey
Richard HillAugust 12, 2014
The $.50 BBQ Sliders and their burgers are great
Kayla RMay 23, 2012
The crab meat pies were awesome and the nectar soda was great!
Jill AdelphiaApril 20, 2013
Pineapple soda on the patio is pleasant way to get off your feet for a while.
Tara LombardiJune 18, 2011
My recommendations:cheese grits, bbq pork sliders, crabmeat pies and lemon cupcakes.
BECCA SFAugust 17, 2014
Come for their daily Happy Hour from 4-7 PM
Gambit New OrleansJune 28, 2012
Try the swordfish: pan-roasted, with an avocado, bacon and tomato salad - Gambit's Five in 5 Read more
Lee ReaNovember 6, 2011
Been here 5+ times
They make their own ice cream, that's why the chocolate shake is the "WORLD'S BEST"
Bethany HawkinsJune 23, 2014
The P&J Oyster salad is perfection.
Gambit New OrleansSeptember 5, 2012
Gambit's Best of New Orleans Readers' Poll 2012 Winner: Best Happy Hour Read more
Chanay GeorgeAugust 16, 2011
If you aren't a big eater, come here with an empty stomach cause the portions are HUGE!
Tim MaloneyJanuary 11, 2018
Very limited menu while I was there, meatloaf or tuna salad sandwich.
Ryan BascleMarch 5, 2010
Try the short-rib sloppy joe it is both massive and delicious. It's a challenge to eat but oh-so worth it.
Amanda BOctober 24, 2010
The happy hour is great! 3-6pm EVERYday! Try the last waltz or the professor!
Andrea SapalJune 23, 2015
Their Salmon BLT is amazing!!!
Arlene SocorroMarch 26, 2014
Food was ok, but the bananas foster shake was the best thing there! Service was a bit slow. A bit overpriced for the food.

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