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The Praline Connection
Cajun and Creole Restaurant and Candy Store$$$$
Marigny, New Orleans
"The fried chicken livers are the best I've ever had."(4 Tips)
"Authentic soul food at its best."(5 Tips)
"file gumbo red beans & rice"(6 Tips)
"sweet tea and corn bread."(7 Tips)
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Chloe BetzenJune 6, 2014Greatest find ever. Cornbread is fresh and warm. The cocktail sauce for the fried shrimp is amazing. Homemade and spicy. Good on chicken, cornbread, Mac & cheese anything. Fried chicken is awesome.
Avradeep ChakrabartiSeptember 1, 2013Food here is amazing, well presented, wholesome and moderately priced. File gumbo was delicious, as was the jambalaya and the sweet potato pie with pecan sauce. Locals also come here. Great place!
- Olivia AnderssonAugust 16, 2015Great food! Can recommend "A taste of Soul Platter" (approx $24) for 2 people to share. Includes file gumbo red beans & rice, jambalaya greens fried chicken, ribs, catfish strips and bread pudding
Jerry GamacheDecember 15, 2013One of the best places in New Orleans to eat must try the fried chicken everything is done the old southern way and prices are truly under priced for quality of food and friendly service- A C L.August 17, 2013The fried chicken livers are the best I've ever had. The Eggplant Napoleon is a great dish for vegetarians. You can leave out the crawfish and shrimp sauce that is normally served with it.
CalgaryNetworksMarch 16, 2014The coolest spot in new Orleans is Frenchman's Street and The Praline Connection is the crown jewel. Something for everyone and the best catfish I've ever had.
Willem DriebergenNovember 11, 2017Very tasty Jambalaya and the meatloaf went down very well according to my friend! Friendly staff and great place! Loved it!
Tracy GokceOctober 6, 2014Be sure this is on your "must" list when you visit NOLA. Close to the French Quarter, great value & flavorful soul food.
Mary MurphyMarch 17, 2014I got the sampler platter but the ribs and potato salad were my favorite. The greens didn't have enough vinegar for my taste. The jambalaya was good with an extra kick of hot sauce added.
Xander HudsonDecember 9, 2017I had the fried chicken, friend had the ribs. Decent fried chicken but those ribs were amazing. Good hurricane
JohnSeptember 14, 2010Favorite fried chicken in the city. But from the greens to the gumbo and the white beans, everything here is great. If you're there on the Monday, the red beans with a breaded pork chop is awesome.
Carla TanakaNovember 13, 2014Great Po'boy! It's a big sandwich, so if you're not hungry, split it with a friend.Quite simple place recommended by New Orleans locals.- Jamal PayneAugust 4, 2016I always enjoy the fried chicken plate with macaroni and cheese and collard greens with sweet tea and corn bread.
Sandy PiehlJanuary 6, 2016Excellent food, catfish bites, yum, gumbo good, shrimp po boy fantastic. We love this place.☺
Paulette SykesAugust 26, 2012No trip to NOLA is complete without eating here. The food is awesome and the people are soooo friendly and attentive.- LeslieAugust 4, 2016The meat loaf is fantastic! Authentic soul food at its best. The fried chicken is great, too.
Chrissy MartinDecember 28, 2010Get the New Orleans sampler and split it with at least one other person. You get all the tastes of New Orleans and it's so much food for $23. Service was friendly and the food was delicious!
Jeni WrightNovember 14, 2016The fried chicken was some of the best I've ever had, the cornbread was delicious!
J DDecember 21, 2017Good food and good vibes. Entertainment - Brass band plays on the street/across the street every night.
Tamra CroninNovember 29, 2014So the jazz cruise was a bust, so we came over to the Praline Connection. Food & music is good but it's busy tonight.
- Chloe BetzenJune 6, 2014Lima beans are very good, served with rice. You can also ask for cocktail sauce and pepper jelly sauce on the side.
Pepper AJanuary 10, 2015Fried chicken, cabbage and cornbread, mac & cheese, fried okra... Absolutely delicious!!!!
Keith PlunkettDecember 28, 2011Fried chicken livers, candied yams and greens. Just like Mamaw used to make. You know you're in the right place when the cops show up to eat.
Chip WaltonJune 6, 2010I've had the shrimp the meatloaf the fried chicken wings bread pudding mac n cheese ribs fried catfish collards jumbalaya fried pickles fried okra and head cheese. And everything but the head cheese i
Wade HydeAugust 14, 2013If you're coming from the Convention Center, Take the Riverside Streetcar to the end of the line. Just a short walk.
Gambit New OrleansOctober 24, 2012Pick livers as your choice of meat for the red beans, crowder peas or greens. Gambit's Five spots for fried chicken livers. Read more
Samantha WhitfieldAugust 20, 2013The servers were very cordial and the food was great! Be sure to go next door and get a praline! Yum!
William McEwenJanuary 17, 2012Alligator sausage is interesting. Flavorful w/o overpowering. Crawfish éttoufettée was rocking. Chocolate praline yet to be tested, I just was too full to kill it at the table :-)
Jun DJune 23, 2013Try the deep fried chicken liver! It's really good! Come hungry, serving size is large!
Rich KearneyJune 11, 2013Pretty sure I had at least a bite of everything on the menu and it was all great.
Melonee GainesMarch 21, 2016Regrettably slow. After waiting 40 minutes for 3 plates of red beans on a Monday, we almost walked out. It was ok. The turkey wing/leg plate was pretty tasty. I lost a part of my life here.
Dane KinserMay 21, 2012Hit up the "Taste of Soul" sampler. Incredible. Split it with someone, because it's massive.
Jason SmithMay 19, 2010Best Meatloaf I've had, period. Absolutely a must visit for those looking for a treat close to the French Quarter.
@sloaneFebruary 11, 2011Walk through the restaurant to get to the praline counter. Try the chocolate one, it's delicious!
Kristina PentekOctober 1, 2011The fried chicken was amazing but I wasnt impressed with the mac and cheese or collard greens. Both were weak.
David HughesApril 21, 2012Late night breakfast; utterly surprised at the cleanliness of the bathrooms. Kudos!
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Our New Orleans Pralines are handmade daily in the old fashioned, spoon dripped method, using only the finest ingredients. We serve everything from seafood to fried chicken to candy.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(504) 943-3934
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