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Cochon Restaurant

Southern Food Restaurant and Cajun and Creole Restaurant$$$$

Lower Garden District, New Orleans

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Cochon Restaurant

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Ranked #8 for seafood in New Orleans
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"Pork cheeks were phenomenal, and the fried alligator was great too."(17 Tips)
"The rabbit and dumplings is great comfort food."(7 Tips)
"Excellent pork cheeks, BBQ pork ribs & smothered greens"(13 Tips)
"Boudin Balls are amazing !"(6 Tips)

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louisiana cochon
ham hocks
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Mike WinstonApril 20, 2014
Cochon Restaurant is an upscale, meaty, cajun BBQ paradise. Don't miss the Boudin Balls, Fried Alligator, Rabbit & Dumplings, or Hey Jack cocktail. Read about my visit on WinstonWanders below! Read more
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Wayne SurberFebruary 1, 2015
If it's just two or three, order the small plates: Boudin, Roasted Oysters, Boucherie, Shrimp & Eggplant Dressing #wtf, Smothered Greens, Pork Cheeks Paneed. Dessert:Butterscotch pudding.
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Frani LiebermanDecember 28, 2014
Sit at the chef counter and watch them cook up amazing goodies. Ham hock was amazing. Fried chicken livers a sleeper surprise. Mac and cheese and broc casserole were caloric heaven.
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R.J.July 26, 2014
Perfectly executed... Ham Hock, Mac and Cheese, and Prince blaring "I Would Die 4 U," out of the speakers. Grab some Boudin Balls and a Hey Jack to complete the meal.
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Amanda ThauJune 6, 2016
Great place for sharing it make a reservation. We tried the Boucherie plate, oysters, boudin balls, and the rabbit & dumplings. Everything was excellent, especially wood fired chili garlic oysters!
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Ken GrossSeptember 5, 2019
Good Service and knowledgeable in food differences as well as various drink options. Food was absolutely delicious and freshly prepared. Give this place a try and you won’t be disappointed.
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I YSeptember 17, 2016
The house Cochon dish was recommended to me and boy, was I grateful. I saved space so I could eat the pudding which was amazing!
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Romain BernardOctober 25, 2018
Oysters are sooooo delicious, a must have! Alligator is super yummy! Baba au rhum is the best way to finish your meal
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MuratSeptember 18, 2022
Super nice restaurant, walking distance from convention center, with great and delicious food and impressive options of bourbons. Staff is welcoming, prices are affordable, just the portions are small
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Vincent ScottoJuly 12, 2016
The Butcher is around the corner from the main shop. Homemade flavors with their take on popular sandwiches replaced with delicious pork cuts. Le Pig Mac is referencing Pulp Fiction and is succulent.
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Linda DunlapApril 2, 2016
Note to self...ate at the bar. Ordered wood fired oysters, crawfish pie, fried livers, braised pork cheeks, and the mac & cheese. Everything was delicious. Night of all 3 Donald Link restaurants.
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Emily KaneOctober 25, 2016
The namesake Cochon is truly a treat. And if you're a visitor like me, get the boudin/alligator to share for the table.
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Elizabeth BursteinMay 4, 2017
Gumbo was very good, nice and strong. I had alligator for the first time and it did taste like chicken! The French 75 cocktail was delicious as well - so refreshing ! Meh oh the main cochon pork
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Brad GrahamNovember 24, 2013
Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski. Simple food, and an emphasis on local microbrews. Boudin, breaded pork cheek, smoked ham hock w/ chicken heart, mac & cheese, louisiana cochon.
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Zak SuharFebruary 11, 2018
The wood-fired oysters with chili garlic butter are to die for!
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EpicuriousMarch 5, 2015
You won't want to miss Cochon Butcher next door. It's a sandwich shop, wine bar, and retail store that takes advantage of Link's extensive butcher and salumi-making operation. Read more
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Christine MockenhauptSeptember 22, 2017
The oysters may have been the best food I've ever tasted! First time trying the fried alligator and that was phenomenal too! Highly recommended!
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etta yApril 6, 2015
This was numbers 1 through 10 of my 10 Things To Love About NOLA list. Everything is amazing here, but don't miss the oysters.
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Kara MundyNovember 7, 2016
They make Arnold Palmer with fresh lemonade and in house brewed tea. You can get sweet or unsweet tea in it. 5 stars
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Tony LombardiFebruary 8, 2022
Amazing! The menu is great for exploring and tasting. A decent wine list of exotic whites and introducing reds. My second time...I will definitely go back!
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Elias BizJuly 27, 2019
Alligator, oysters, shirt ribs, are dope. Oh and the mac and cheese. And cochon. And rib eye pie. Oh, just get it all you can’t go wrong.
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Serious EatsJanuary 2, 2014
The pig-heavy dressed-up Cajun fare at Donald Link's Cochon is among the most delicious food New Orleans has to offer.
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Marc PhillipsSeptember 24, 2018
Inventive food in a beautiful space. Get the wood-fired oysters!
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Sara 🌈⚔🍾May 16, 2015
I can't rave enough about this place. Rabbit and dumplings, cochon, butterscotch pudding, corn custard....all brilliant! Come hungry.
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Jeb RoDecember 1, 2013
The smoked beef brisket was good. As was the Louisiana cochon. This place was second only to Sylvain for my favorite restaurants in New Orleans.
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Dean SilfenDecember 7, 2018
The fried oysters, the alligator, and the cochon were incredible. One of the few meals I would order the exact same thing if I were to return. Excellent spot.
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Patricia Andrews-KeenanOctober 21, 2016
The Mac and Cheese cooked in an open oven at 500 degrees was amazing. Also had the Short ribs. So much food we were able to share one order of both.
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Phantomluvr LuvaJanuary 21, 2018
This place was amazing. Good food, good music, the short ribs out of this world. Chocolate bengets???! Yes!!!
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Jean-Yves MartineauFebruary 27, 2020
Excellent menu and excellent service was impressed and would go again. The Porchetta is out of this world.
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Fred DJanuary 17, 2017
Great drink!!! I like "Blood of our people" if you are into #Bourbon and "Nothing but flowers" if you are looking for something alcoholic but on the sweeter side.
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Mauri Mo StatenMarch 14, 2017
All. The. Things. The smoked ribs with watermelon pickle, the wood fired oysters, and Boudin balls were wonderful! The crawfish pie was delightful.
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Daniel BarnettAugust 30, 2015
Thought it was a little overrated. I had the Louisiana Cochon which was delicious served on top pickled peaches and cabbage. Fried alligator was very good as well.
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ArianeJuly 21, 2024
Honestly a little disappointed. Was so looking forward to this place due to the great reviews. But I had the oyster sandwich and it was so much bread and lettuce I could barely eat it 😞
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Kevin ThompsonMay 6, 2017
Best table bread and butter. Start with fried alligator for the table. Rabbit and dumplings also solid. Oyster sandwich is massive
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Ben K.June 12, 2015
Fantastic restaurant. Wood fired oysters, smoked pork ribs, gumbo, rabbit and dumplings all amazing. Finish with fried banana split.
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Wayne SchulzJuly 31, 2015
We used this restaurant to supply lunch for a small conference and we also had an event upstairs (about 70-80 people). All of our members raved about the food and the event service.
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Clare LynchFebruary 8, 2016
The wood fired oysters are a highlight and come with a delicious chili sauce. Get anything pork
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KenJanuary 4, 2014
The Elvis king cake is filled with peanut butter, banana and house-cured bacon and topped with marshmallow and traditional Mardi Gras decoration. A small pink pig replaces the baby. @Gambit
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John KrogmanSeptember 28, 2017
Great food and friendly staff. Had the chicken fried soft shell crab. It was fabulous. The pork cheek small plate was wonderful, too.
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BradJuly 19, 2016
Ham hock was amazing!what depth and complexity of flavor. Great Cajun upscale cooking.
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Nathalie AJanuary 3, 2017
Mac n cheese to die for. Pork cheeks were phenomenal, and the fried alligator was great too. All round awesome food.
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Melissa FooDecember 24, 2013
Decent bourbon selection -- if you're a Scotch drinker the 1792 goes down well. Good sazeracs. Had the fried alligator 'small plate' which was delicious, came with a spicy remoulade.
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MI ShinOctober 9, 2022
3 min away from WW2 museum so go there when you visit. Order the wood fired oysters and the Cochon (pork).
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Jay de CJuly 1, 2018
Pork, pork and more pork....says it all. But it is so much more. Amazing place, try it, you won’t be disappointed!
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Elia AlbarranMay 14, 2016
Excellent service. Great for a large group if they can accommodate a reservation. Order everything.
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Brad GrahamNovember 23, 2013
Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski. The food is focused and simple, and an emphasis on local microbrews offers a cool contrast to the sometimes-spicy cuisine.
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Renae MasonOctober 25, 2017
The church of roasted meats, including Gator popcorn. You can also get local craft beer here and nice cocktails.
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MarcJanuary 11, 2021
Esquire: A jambalaya studded with pork cheeks and andouille sent me over the edge. I actually started hollering with joy. A bartender asked me whether I was okay. I was humming like a lunatic.
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Scott ArrredondoSeptember 10, 2014
The rabbit and dumplings are really good, and if your not from the south and never tried alligator, then this is the place, it's great.
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Hunter ThomasSeptember 4, 2016
Awesome food, great service. Most food cooked in wood burning stove. Great for groups but no separate checks. Will split bill up to 4 cards.
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