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The American Sector
American Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Central Business District, 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 fries rock and the fried shrimp poboy is delish"(6 Tips)
"The P&J Oyster salad is perfection."(3 Tips)
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Dilbert FairwellFebruary 20, 2013An 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.
Melissa DaigleOctober 27, 2014New 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!
Tiran DaganJanuary 3, 2013The 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.
John BrunelliApril 18, 2015Full 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.
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.
lesli fumarNovember 30, 2014Crab cake appetizer is meaty and tasty! Jury still out on the mini shrimp corn dogs. Shrimp and grits dish is delish!
Ariel ChardonnayJune 15, 2013Amazing staff!! Friendly waiters and delicious food. The shrimp in a cup poboy is delish. Also Chris was a great server as well.
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.
Korina MarcanoSeptember 1, 2014Great service and casual ambiance. You must get the Salmon BLT sandwhich!!!
Gambit New OrleansSeptember 6, 2012Try 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
Leigh PechonJanuary 24, 2011Perfect 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.
Pamela TMay 13, 2011LOVE 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!
Ann Marie van den HurkDecember 30, 2015Try the Shrimp and Grits - New Orleans take on this southern classic. Perfection. (via @Foodspotting)
Stephanie GriffinApril 5, 2012Great food & service in a cool atmosphere! Go during Happy Hour! Make sure you go check out the stage area
Kaitlyn MooreDecember 12, 2016The fried oysters on the oyster salad were the best I had for two entire trip!
- Ann Marie van den HurkDecember 30, 2015Try the Wedge Salad - Love a good wedge salad and this was an amazing one. (via @Foodspotting)
Jamie GrahamDecember 18, 2010Best 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!- Jeff CarterAugust 11, 2014Great menu at a fantastic meaningful museum. Awesome deck to have cocktails
David SequeiraMay 31, 2011Fried 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.
Letitia GeorgeNovember 12, 2010Love 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, 2012Food 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.
Dionne GraysonNovember 1, 2012It was wonderful to sit outside on a beautiful day on a nice couch with a beer and some sliders.
My favorite item to order on the menu is Shrimp in a Cup - crispy fried shrimp in a creamy chile sauce.- Gambit New OrleansJune 29, 2011Happy Hour daily from 3-6pm. $0.75 Bar-B-Que sliders & 1/2 price beverages. Everyday; free parking in Magazine Street lot.
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014Erick Loos, chef of La Provence, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Short rib “Sloppy Joe”. Read more- Gail JonesMay 9, 2012The perfect pig po boy is a yummy take on ban mi. banana foster milkshake is yummiest!
- Gambit New OrleansJune 28, 2012Try the swordfish: pan-roasted, with an avocado, bacon and tomato salad - Gambit's Five in 5 Read more
Xavier HartAugust 30, 2011This 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 !
- Gambit New OrleansSeptember 5, 2012Gambit's Best of New Orleans Readers' Poll 2012 Winner: Best Happy Hour Read more
Jill AdelphiaApril 20, 2013Pineapple soda on the patio is pleasant way to get off your feet for a while.
- Jennifer CarlisleJune 18, 2012One of John Besh's restaurants! The portions are large and the cupcakes are killer!
Brendon CochranJuly 21, 2011The style of the menu no where near stands up to the architecture an style of the restaurant itself. That is all.
Eric AndersonMay 30, 2011Try the Cupcake Assortment! - Good. The house cupcake with bacon covered in icing. Get 4 for $8.00
Tara LombardiJune 18, 2011My recommendations:cheese grits, bbq pork sliders, crabmeat pies and lemon cupcakes.
Try whatever the Seasonal Milkshake flavor is. Always delicious.
Ryan BascleMarch 5, 2010Try the short-rib sloppy joe it is both massive and delicious. It's a challenge to eat but oh-so worth it.
They make their own ice cream, that's why the chocolate shake is the "WORLD'S BEST"
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The American Sector
945 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Thu–Sat
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(504) 528-1940
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