The most memorable local eateries along the highways and back roads of America
Sign In | Register for Free!
Restaurants Recipes Digest Forums Merchandise FAQ Maps Insider

Domilise's Po-Boys - New Orleans, LA

Domilise's is one of New Orleans' must-eat restaurants, a nondescript corner eatery known for its superior po boy sandwiches. Shrimp, oysters, and catfish are especially good ingredients.
95% Approval Rating (20 votes)
4 - Overall: Worth planning a day around
Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Hot Sausage Po Boy (small) ($8.00)
Shrimp Po Boy (small) ($10.00)
Roast Beef Po Boy (small) ($9.00)
Barq's Root Beer ($2.00)

Written Reviews

rating
Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Editor
" You won’t likely drive past Domilise’s bar/sandwich shop by accident, for it is located in a very unscenic blue-collar neighborhood by the river; and if you did accidentally drive by, you’d never guess that it was one of New Orleans must-eat restaurants. From the ..."   [Read More].
rating
davids1042
January 19, 2010
"Domilise's feels like quite a find as soon as you enter. The wall has many clippings about the Mannings (Payton and Eli), acquaintances of the owner(s). I did not ask, but you should. Preface to my review: I am a food snob to a degree. When I eat an average gyro, I ..."   [Read More].

Submit Photo
Submit Review

Logbooks

Map & Directions

Yahoo Link
5240 Annunciation St., New Orleans, LA
504-899-9126

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:Yes
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
I find it hard to get any po boy any way other than fully dressed. 'It's juicy!' called out the lady who made it just before I picked up half and lost a lot of the ingredients as they slithered out onto the paper plate below.
"I find it hard to get any po boy any way other than fully dressed. 'It's juicy!' called out the lady who made it just before I picked up half and lost a lot of the ingredients as they slithered out onto the paper plate below."
Michael Stern





While you wait for your sandwich and a seat at one of the tables, you can watch the experts construct po-boys behind the counter.
"While you wait for your sandwich and a seat at one of the tables, you can watch the experts construct po-boys behind the counter."
Michael Stern


I love this menu. The sad note in tiny print about the pepper wiener -- between 'wiener' and 'roast beef' -- says 'R.I.P.' referring to the fact that these spicy little franks, long a fave among New Orleanians, no longer are made.
"I love this menu. The sad note in tiny print about the pepper wiener -- between 'wiener' and 'roast beef' -- says 'R.I.P.' referring to the fact that these spicy little franks, long a fave among New Orleanians, no longer are made."
Michael Stern


These two segments comprise a small shrimp po boy: plenty to eat for any normal appetite.
"These two segments comprise a small shrimp po boy: plenty to eat for any normal appetite."
Michael Stern


The bread used for New Orleans po boys is very different from the dense, chewy loaves of South Jersey or Chicago's beef places. These are fluffy and fragile-crusted, more like the Cuban loaves of Florida. The maker is Leidenheimer, the gold standard for po boy loaves.
"The bread used for New Orleans po boys is very different from the dense, chewy loaves of South Jersey or Chicago's beef places. These are fluffy and fragile-crusted, more like the Cuban loaves of Florida. The maker is Leidenheimer, the gold standard for po boy loaves."
Michael Stern


This sandwich maker took her time, arranging each element of the po boy with care.
"This sandwich maker took her time, arranging each element of the po boy with care."
Michael Stern


A debris-free roast beef po boy is easy to get from plate to mouth. But frankly, I miss the drippage.
"A debris-free roast beef po boy is easy to get from plate to mouth. But frankly, I miss the drippage."
Michael Stern


If you're not having beer with your lunch, New Orleans' Barq's root beer is an excellent alternative.
"If you're not having beer with your lunch, New Orleans' Barq's root beer is an excellent alternative."
Michael Stern


Many tourists never see Domilise's, as it is far from the French Quarter. But food pilgrims seek it out. It's just a short drive away from Hansen's Sno-Blitz.
"Many tourists never see Domilise's, as it is far from the French Quarter. But food pilgrims seek it out. It's just a short drive away from Hansen's Sno-Blitz."
Michael Stern


As the minimal signage suggests, Domilise's does not go out of its way to attract customers. It doesn't need to. Foodies go out of their way to come here for the superior sandwiches.
"As the minimal signage suggests, Domilise's does not go out of its way to attract customers. It doesn't need to. Foodies go out of their way to come here for the superior sandwiches."
Michael Stern


A wide selection of condiments is a key element of the po' boy chef's artistry.
"A wide selection of condiments is a key element of the po' boy chef's artistry."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle


What is Roadfood?  |   Submit Content  |   Privacy Policy  |   Contact Roadfood.com   Copyright 2010 - Roadfood.com