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Coop's Place

Cajun and Creole Restaurant$$$$

French Quarter, New Orleans

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Coop's Place

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Ranked #2 for fried chicken in New Orleans
The fried chicken at Coop's Place is a can't miss
"Smoked Duck Quesadillas to start followed by the Jambalaya Supreme."(24 Tips)
"its walls.Loved the Jambalaya and the Abitas.The taste plate"(18 Tips)
"The rabbit jambalaya is the best jambalaya I've had in the city."(14 Tips)
"Get the duck quesadilla, ribs, and chicken tchoupitoulas."(10 Tips)

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Wilson Favre-DelerueMay 4, 2017
As whole-in-the-wall as it gets, with few tables, a small bar and gruff service. But the food, the food... all the Cajun/Creole classics PERFECTLY executed, and fabulous off-menu specials.
Upvoted Feb 16
BuzzFeedAugust 16, 2016
Get the taste plate which costs $14. It's shrimp creole, fried chicken, red beans&rice with sausage, rabbit&sausage jambalaya. Also came with gumbo. Just a lot of flavor. I’ll take it all at Coop’s. Read more
Divya MulanjurDecember 23, 2014
Absolutely loved it here. Must try their fried oysters -crunchy,cajun spiced on the outside and so juicy inside! Get the taste plate if you want to try everything. But I'd recommend the jambalaya.
Upvoted Feb 17
Jorge CortesDecember 10, 2019
Jambalaya Supreme: boneless rabbit, sausage, rice... a little bit spicy but it’s worth it! You might have to wait for a few minutes to enter in rush hours
ConstantinMay 13, 2017
We had Jambalaya Supreme and Crawfish Dinner. We liked it! The place has a very nice, simple old and old. Nothing fancy. You can feel a very distinct historic vibe - which is awesome.
Sarah SuMay 7, 2013
Most amazing crawfish étouffée. The one from Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are better. :) cuz it actually made me not want the jambalaya supreme or the fried chicken (can you believe that?!)
Miguel VarelaSeptember 26, 2018
Absolutely amazing service. Little unique place with lots of history on its walls.Loved the Jambalaya and the Abitas.The taste plate is a must if you want to try several excellent dishes.
Christian BJuly 17, 2017
The place looks like a totally sketchy dive, but the food is fantastic. The fried chicken says Cajun, but I didn't notice much "Cajun" about it, still tasty! Gumbo and Jambayaya are also great.
Jeslyne SantosApril 15, 2014
The honey mustard is sooo good!!! For a person that doesn't like mustard I was in love!!!! The gumbo is spicy but just the right amount! Love the atmosphere! We are dippin it and doing it!
Carla TanakaNovember 13, 2014
I tried the duck tortilla and oh my god!! It's so so delicious!! Also tried the jambalaya and it was great! Quite spicy, but still great!!
Rebecca ArnoldAugust 19, 2012
We started off with the lamb ribs which tasted so great!! And we both got the sampler plates- the chicken is amazing as well as the jambalaya. Wasn't a fan of the rest. Will be back for sure!
BuzzFeedAugust 16, 2016
This hole in the wall ain’t playin! At Coop's they serve some of the BEST jambalaya in town! Read more
Lou CarulliDecember 8, 2014
Yes this is a DIVE and feels more bar then restaurant but the food that comes out of this place is true Cajun! I went here with 9 guys for a bachelor party and the food was great.
Mitchell EarreyNovember 13, 2012
The cole slaw, the duck quesadilla, the fried chicken, the gumbo, the pasta rossa & the red beans are all DAH-LISH-US!!! The beers are so cold & will quench the spices that you're SURE to encounter.
Leonard BurtonMarch 23, 2013
If you can't decide what to eat I can highly recommend the Smoked Duck Quesadillas to start followed by the Jambalaya Supreme. Damn tasty!
Marc CSeptember 25, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The rabbit jambalaya is the best jambalaya I've had in the city. It's worth a stop in this dive (which I call a "dive" with the utmost respect)
Karen CooperDecember 12, 2021
Great food, great service. Casual and delicious. Slightly off the beaten path. Loved every dish I’ve tried here! Also the fried chicken is insane.
Marcelius F.November 6, 2015
Try the platter, where you get to try all the delicious dishes Nola is recognised for. Love the atmosphere of the place. If you want local this is it.
Bonnie UrestiNovember 22, 2014
We got the taste plate and the green beans. Honestly everything was okay... but the fried chicken was literally the best fried chicken I've ever had in my life. It was coated in heaven!!!
ButlerJuly 14, 2013
The Rabbit and Sausage Jambalaya is absolutely superb! The texture brings to the mind visions of unremembered pleasures of Thanksgiving and days by the lake. You MUST try it.
Tobias ReiperSeptember 4, 2015
A truly authentic and epic Jambalaya was such great flavours and ingredients!! If your in New Orleans you must come here!!
Joyce LMay 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
This place may not look like much but once inside the food and the service are both excellent. If you have to wait to get in - do it if you can. It's worth the wait!
RcLAOctober 27, 2014
Be sure to try the marinated lamb ribs! I didn't care too much for the gumbo but other folks in my party thought it was good.
Michael AbonFebruary 27, 2017
Get the fried chicken. I had the tasting plate, and while the rest were alright, the fried chicken was great. I know what I'm getting next time.
Pam R.May 1, 2013
Get the fried chicken and the rabbit & sausage jambalaya. Unbelievable with a little Chipotle Tabasco. Bloody Mary is excellent too.
Connie ChiuDecember 21, 2015
Everything is so good here. Gets crowded with long lines so be friends with your line neighbors and share a table for faster seating.
Ted FortnerMarch 10, 2013
Been here 10+ times
I eat here at least once a week. the food is phenomenal.. However, the service can be retched. it is normal to feel as if you are being ignored. they can be a little too relaxed in this dive bar vibe.
Fei JinApril 21, 2014
The locals say the gumbo and rabbit & sausage jambalaya are the best in town! Make sure you bring your ID- it's 21+ only and they are strict!
DoubleDeuceSeptember 18, 2018
Delicious food in here. Maybe not the most focused customer service but I'm sure that comes with getting a lot of tourists. It's a tight squeeze and the bathrooms are technically outside in the back.
Melissa TrentadueJanuary 28, 2014
Amazing spot with local feel. Don't let the look of this place or loud music scare you away. It's amazing food & cheap. And great service!
Ricel AlmadovarDecember 24, 2014
Really inexpensive local hangout. Cajun fried chicken, Shrimp Gumbo and Seafood Platter are so delish! Cheap wine and beer, too!
Tristan MulhallOctober 16, 2014
One of the best and most authentic local bars in New Orleans. Great atmosphere with fantastic creole food and Louisiana beers.
SFebruary 16, 2015
Get the tasting plate and play some random music on the jukebox. Pretty decent food for the touristy area you're in.
Bachelor10April 17, 2011
If you want to try the best of the best, order the duck quesadilla and Coop’s Taste Plate. They’re big enough that you can probably even share those with someone if you’re really pinching pennies. Read more
Marcelius F.November 6, 2015
The taste place is perfect if you want to try the dishes Nola is recognised for. Love how local and authentic it is!
Sarah PharesMay 25, 2013
Decatur Street hole in the wall with great rabbit jambalaya. Cooked out on the patio in a big cast iron pot; you might smell a bit smoky when you leave.
Bob HigginsOctober 11, 2015
The taste plate is the way to go if you don't have a favorite. But everything is awesome. Oh, and Judah is the man.
Kim GarnerJuly 18, 2015
This. Place. Is. Amazing. Get the fried chicken and/or the taste platter! Yum. Also, Juda is the greatest server.
John CassilloOctober 2, 2017
Delicious food in a small spot, but worth stopping in. Had the jambalaya -- spicy, but highly recommended.
Kim TanNovember 18, 2014
They make a really good blackened redfish - juicy, succulent, bursting with flavor.
Ashley KasperAugust 9, 2016
The servers are rude but that's all part of the atmosphere at coops. The food was great and authentic.
Liana CascianiAugust 14, 2015
Amazing place, seriously let the servers just order everything for you. It was best meal we had in NOLA by far.
Melissa G.January 13, 2012
Try the bloody Mary, it's SO YUMMY!!!! Cool staff, somehow 2 of my bloody mary's were knocked over but were replaced like nothing happened. A must stop when in the Big Easy!
Kim MaulApril 16, 2018
Great chicken and jambalaya but my favorite item was the seafood gumbo
Twitchhiker: Tales from the Edge of AmericaAugust 3, 2011
A beat-up joint described by Zagat as "where the not-so-elite meet to eat". Perfect description. If it's your first meal in NOLA, try their Cajun chicken and jambalaya supreme.
Priya TungrusApril 14, 2016
Travelled across from London to eat here again for a second time! Went on two different nights and stuck to my fave jambalaya on both. Thanks Coops!
Raied FarghalyAugust 31, 2015
Shrimp Creole and the crab filled jalepeno poppers are great.
Becky CainJuly 30, 2014
Taste plate lets you try a little of everything. AUH-MAZING gumbo and jambalaya!
myrrh ♫November 18, 2017
Great service, authentic cuisine, excellent atmosphere. It's all about that Jambalaya Supreme.
LindseyDecember 30, 2012
Totally worth the wait! Grab an Abita and order the rabbit jambalaya and the duck quesadilla - you will not be disappointed!!!

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