Need a recommendation for a GOOD authentic NewOrleans resaurant. The last couple of times we were in town we just tried a couple places at random. Nothing terrible but we got mediocre food and nothing fancy. Any suggestions?

Here's the best recommendation I can give you, mobetta... read the restaurant reviews posted by other visitors to New Orleans! Every restaurant that's been reviewed already has a button that says "Reviews."

http://www.tripsmarter.com/neworlean...ants/index.htm

So, find a restaurant that appeals to you, click the Review button, and find out other visitors had to say about it. These are actual reviews, and we don't edit them (except for language, etc.)!

Here's one from the premier New Orleans restaurant, Commander's Palace (a favorite of presidents, celebrities & foodies), posted by Sarah Hewitt:

We were in New Orleans for a business meeting and one of our customers asked to be taken to Commander's Palace. I had not heard of the place before, but, this was an important customer, so we called to make reservations. To make a long story short, we had one of the most remarkable and memorable meals of our lives at Commander's Palace that night. Needless to say, our valued customer was thrilled, as well. We are now making plans for more meetings in New Orleans ... just so we can impress our customers at this wonderful restaurant. We're also hoping to come back for a romantic dinner, without customers in tow! Excellent! Bravo!

Thanks we'll add it to our list. Saw a couple of reviews that interested us. Mike Anderson's and Mulatte's sound like good Cajun food places. I'll add our reviews when we get back!

Let me tell ya, Mulatte's is the place to go if you like cajun catfish! We ate there and it was the best tasting catfish I'd ever had! I know, I know, alot of people don't like catfish. They're crazy. And those cajuns really know how to cook it up right! Give it a try mobetta and you'll thank me.

Are you kidding me?! I love catfish. To me that's one of the best things about Cajun cooking. They seem to go for catfish in a big way.

Well, we'll give Mulatte's a go and let you know. Thanks everyone.