If ever there were a dish worth traveling for, it’s fried chicken! If you agree, you’ve got to make the trek to Dooky Chase’s Restaurant. A longtime favorite, it’s been open for decades, serving a slew of home-style classics, including what is arguably the best fried chicken in New Orleans.
Serving up down-home staples since 1941, Dooky Chase’s Restaurant is the perfect place to get your fill of local history and all your favorite comfort foods.
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The restaurant has weathered many changes throughout the decades, including a two-year closure following Hurricane Katrina.
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But through it all, a few things have remained the same. For instance, not long after opening, Dooky Chase’s Restaurant became a meeting place for musicians, entertainers, and civil rights, activists.
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Today, it’s still frequented by politicians, musicians, visual artists, and literary giants.
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Another thing that hasn’t changed is the restaurant’s status as a go-to for authentic Creole cuisine.
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The menu is brimming with all the classics – from crab cakes and fried seafood to gumbo and red beans and rice.
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There’s also fried chicken, but not just any fried chicken.
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The fried chicken at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant has topped countless “best of” lists. And on several occasions, it’s been deemed the best fried chicken in the state.
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Deserving of the recognition, it’s crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and, incredibly, not greasy at all.
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Flavorful and fried to perfection, the chicken has continued to attract diners from near and far, including a few famous faces.
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For more information, call Dooky Chase’s Restaurant at (504) 821-0600. You can also visit the eatery’s website or Facebook page.
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Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, Hank Aaron, Ernest Gaines, and Quincy Jones have all dined at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant.
So, have you ever tried this famous fried chicken? If so, what’d you think? Is it the best in New Orleans? What about the state? Tell us!
This isn’t the only restaurant in New Orleans that attracts diners from near and far. Click here to read about another.
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Address: Dooky Chase Restaurant, 2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
