Liuzza’s By The Track

Went for a late lunch yesterday with my mom. I was surprised at how small the space was but the atmosphere was great. The staff was very nice and helpful. We shared a salad and the bbq shrimp poboy. The salad was super fresh and the homemade dressing was delicious! The poboy was so good! It was stuffed with so much shrimp and the sauce was incredible. Will definitely be back to this spot!

Had the BBQ Shrimp Poboy because everybody is raving about it. Well, the bread is fresh and tasty and the BBQ sauce tastes pretty good, but they don’t clean their shrimp. If you enjoy eating a crap ton of shrimp crap then by all means, you’re at the right place. There were like a hundred of shrimps in that poboy, which is good bang for the buck, but I lost my appetite after like five of them.

We had a local friend take us to this little hole in the wall and WOW! We ordered the gumbo that was full of meats and seasoning. We also couldn’t resist the chance to try the barbecued shrimp. Holy moly! The buttery gravy was over the top, get your spoon, heaven in your mouth. This was our first stop in NOLA so the bar was set high. Service was a bit lacking but we made it through that part with the flavor of New Orleans. Great local place off the beat and path.

Great place for lunch or dinner. Parking may be challenging, but worth it. The Gumbo and po-​boys are excellent…

This place had more character than many of the other restaurants/​bars that we stopped in during our trip. A couple of friends recommended this place because of the amazing po-​boys, and it seemed to be a great decision. Though I didn’t get a po-​boy, friends got the shrimp po-​boy and many got the gumbo– and they raved about it. I loved that this place seemed a bit off of the beaten track and a bit diver, and all of the people who stopped in seemed to be locals enjoying good food and drinks at the bar. I think the wait staff was a bit annoyed with our group– we were a group of 6 on NYE who stopped in an hour before closing– and they were a bit standoffish, though I completely understand. I would definitely recommend this local joint to any out-​of-​towner (or even any local) to stop in for some good local food and drink.

This place is awesome if you’re looking for an authentic, casual, non-​touristy joint near the City Park. The restaurant is in the middle of a cute neighborhood and you definitely get that kind of vibe that it’s the place where everybody knows your name.
Décor is absent. Atmosphere is simple bar style. Service was quick and friendly. Food was unrefined and delicious.
We ordered the half corn beef Po boy with gumbo and the half shrimp Po boy with gumbo. It was a lot of food, gumbo is mild which I liked. The po boy was hot with soft bread.
They have a whole list of daily specials that are available online. Some of the specials included crawfish étouffée, grilled duck with jambalaya, and bread pudding.
Everyone in the place seemed to know each other and were carrying on conversations. It’s perfect for those who aren’t afraid to venture into new territory.

Great place. Great service. Gumbo was perfect. I wish I could stay longer just to cure my hangovers with the gumbo.

I came up on the streets of midcity and I know my way around a shell fish. Liuzza’s has hands down the best shrimp po’boy in New Orleans. Nothing compares to that bbq shrimp. I only wish it were open later for dinner.

Finally got the gumbo I’ve been craving during my NOLA trip! Delicious! Safe neighborhood. Extremely friendly staff!

A Nola must stop!
My favorite is the BBQ Shrimp! Words cannot describe the flavor! You just have to try it for yourself!
The sweet tea is sugarlaide
This place is a local «watering hole» very unique. Once you go once you’ll have to come back time and time again!

4 stars, so far. Only been here once. Its a small place. I wasnt a fan of the gumbo but the hot sausage aandwich was pretty good. I will definitely get it again.

Great local joint with an amazing BBQ shrimp po-​boy. Intimate space with casual interior. Looks like a regular bar crowd has a good time hanging out here. Lots of fried and filling options on the menu with cold beer and a tasty Bloody Mary.

#This is place is rad. The famous #BBQ Shrimp PoBoy is good, but maybe a little too rich for my taste. I loved the #Oyster Poboy, but I’m not sure that’s anything special for #New Orleans. Wait. I’m not sure if this sounds like a good review, but I loved this #place! I would go often if I lived in New Orleans.

First trip to Liuzza’s? Tip: Don’t bother with the rest of the menu, just get the BBQ Shrimp Po-​Boy. Everyone on Unilocal seems to complain about the quality/​value/​consistency of just about everything else. The BBQ Shrimp Po-​Boy, though? Amazing.
I really can’t judge the rest of the menu, because I’ve never had anything else. I could live off of that sauce. Lemon, pepper, perfection. Really, just give me some bread and sauce, and I don’t even need the shrimp, as delicious as they are.
Service seems to be hit or miss, depending on how busy they are. The servers are awesome, but seemingly overwhelmed quite often.

Holy crap. What just happened???
Although I’ve been to New Orleans a ton of times, I’ve always counted upon my own foodie sense and Unilocal to find all the good eats. So color me surprised when one of my friends, a New Orleans local and fellow foodie, told me to head to Liuzza’s for the BBQ shrimp poboys. What? Luizza’s was barely on my radar… how good could it be?
Yeaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh…I hate myself hugely for waiting this long to visit Luizza’s.
The place is small and rustic and perfectly charming. It’s homey and comforting, and just walking in, you get slammed with delicious smells. All good things.
Secondly, don’t just look on the menu, but also on the board for the day’s specials. While we were there on Monday, they had Turtle Soup on the menu. Since we just had an amazing time at Commander’s Palace the night before (and had a scrumptious turtle soup there), my husband was curious to see what turtle soup Luizza offered up. OH MY GOD. We took a few bites at first without the shot of sherry, and it was pretty damned good. Then we poured the sherry in… and OH MY GOOOOOOOOOD. It was so rich and flavorful and amazing. I dare to say that it could have gone head to head with Commander’s Palace famed turtle soup.
For our meal, we ordered both an oyster po’boy and the BBQ shrimp po’boy, which is served pistolette style (which means they hollow out the bread and stuff it inside). The oyster po’boy was on point. The oysters were super big and amazingly crisp and hot. The bread was perfectly crusty and fresh and delightful. Basically, it was an amazing oyster po’boy. But the standout is the BBQ shrimp po’boy. If you’re not from around here, know that when they say «BBQ Shrimp», don’t picture shrimp slathered in traditional BBQ sauce. What you get is totally different, but so so so good. The shrimp was cooked perfectly — it was obviously cooked to order, and had not been boiling away into rubbery grossness in a pot somewhere. The seasonings was peppery and bright. But what really elevated the BBQ shrimp was adding a squeeze of lemon and some of the pickles. I know, it sounds so weird and stupid, but like the turtle soup without the sherry — it’s good without… but with, it just knocks it out of this world. OMG.
Because it was so good, and we were about to catch a flight, we ordered the Garlic Butter Oyster po’boy to go. 3+ hours later, while in the middle of our flight home, we break it open… and it was still AMAZING. While the oysters weren’t hot and crispy anymore, the flavors were amazing and just as delicious as what we had for lunch.
Dammit, just writing this review is making me hungry for Luizza’s again. So so so hungry.

Lucked into this gem as we were searching for a place to eat lunch. So very glad we did. I had the BBQ shrimp po-​boy. Not the normal bbq that one would think but very tasty. My wife had the breathtaking roast beef po-​boy. Another great choice. Do yourself a favor and visit this restaurant.

Listen to everyone, folks. Shrimp po’boy is the way to go. A large, messy, sandwich doused in a huge amount of shrimp and intense garlic butter sauce. Split it, or else you’re bound to feel the effects of over-​consumption. If you’re mighty hungry, try the turtle soup. Tastes like slightly better pulled chicken. Fun to try, definitely not worth the repeat.
One of the best meals in NOLA, easily.

Mmmmm,
What else is there to say? Well it’s been years since I’ve been to this establishment and it’s just as I remembered. For starters we went with the delicious bowl of gumbo. It was spicy and filled with chicken, sausage, and shrimp. I certainly could’ve licked the bowl clean. Next I had a fried shrimp poboy, dressed and overstuffed on the finest Leidenheimer French bread. My husband went for a fried shrimp platter. He’s a healthy eater and he needed a to-​go box for leftovers. The cole slaw was cold and crunchy and perfect as a side with the fried shrimp. The French fries are «real» (as the menu states) and fresh cut. Fantastic quality will always bring me back to a place to try the rest of what the menu offers. Rest assured I will be back. They have a good jukebox selection too, lots of local music, jazz, and blues.

Soft shell crab po’boy.
Snapper turtle soup.
Abita on tap, in goblets.
Today was a most excellent day in New Orleans.

One of the stops on our culinary bike tour, Liuzza’s is one of those local hole-​in-​the-​wall spots that you’d never visit without a friend who lives in NOLA or without Unilocal!It’s a small, but bustling restaurant that serves up simple, yet satisfying gumbo and ‘po boys stuffed with catfish or shrimp. In addition to sharing a few dishes, my husband and I also enjoyed a round of fantastic Bloody Mary’s. Very well seasoned and a perfect way to enjoy our vacation before getting on our bikes to hit our next stop. If you’re in the area it’s the perfect place to grab lunch and feel like a local!

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