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Port of Call


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4.0 of 5 stars 199 ratings
199 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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#9 of 870 restaurants in New Orleans
  • Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Hamburgers, Pizza, Steakhouse
  • Price range*: $1-$25
  • Address: 838 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116-1941
  • Phone:  (504) 523-0120

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5 of 5 stars
JeepLover   9 contributions
Bloomington, Illinois
Nov 30, 2009

Now obviously I haven't tried all of the burgers in the world but so far Port of Call has had the best burgers I've ever had. The service was very good as well. Plan on waiting a bit no matter when you go. The baked potato was excellent as well. The only possible complaint I can think of is that... more

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4 of 5 stars
Madge1st   11 contributions
Longboat Key, Florida
Nov 29, 2009

This place is packed ... and rightly so... it has a great burger and baked potato and after or before a night in the Quarter... this place is a great idea :-) more

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4 of 5 stars
NOBrassInTX   2 contributions
Nov 28, 2009

Good solid, burger. Baked potato as a side is a great change from the ordinary. New Orleans atmosphere to the max, sitting at the bar during a Saints game is a rare treat. more

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4 of 5 stars
bmalbert   16 contributions
tallahassee, fl
Nov 17, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Lets get it out of the way, Port of call is a hole in the wall. Its dark, its tiny, its on the out skirts of the quarter, and its no to uncommon to see a roach or two on the floor, and to stand and wait for an hour. That being said, its sooooo worth the wait. They have... more

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5 of 5 stars
sandlovers   15 contributions
Placerville, CA
Nov 15, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Okay, so you've tasted cajun fare for days and now you just want a burger. Not just any burger but, a great, juicy, delicious burger. Go to Port of Call on the outside edge of the Quarter. Live it up and have it with cheese. You don't have to worry about the extra calories that fries would add because you... more

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5 of 5 stars
NOLAEXPLORA   2 contributions
New Orleans
Oct 31, 2009

There is a reason why people wait over an hour for a Port of Call burger. They are awesome. They have excellent steaks too. Order a Monsoon (A BIG fruity drink - with lots of alcohol.) This is one of New Orleans most loved dives. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Oct 30, 2009

Went there on a recommendation. Burgers are good, not awesome, but good. more

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5 of 5 stars
travelhogAR   12 contributions
Little Rock, Arkansas
Oct 23, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We go to Port of Call every time we go to New Orleans, and yes, the burger really IS that good! This last time, we had 8 people, and the wait was about 45 minutes, but we've waited over an hour for 2 people too. I suggest getting a Monsoon or a Goombay Punch and just enjoy the wait! They... more

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4 of 5 stars
iluvdatiger   22 contributions
iluvdatiger
Oct 9, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I have been to Port O Call almost every trip to NOLA. The menu is very simple, Burgers and Baked Potatoes and maybe steaks too. Stick to ordering the burger medium. Twice I have ordered it medium rare and it was very rare in the middle. Very fat burgers with a boat load of toppings. Same thing with the Baked... more

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5 of 5 stars
MissinNola   7 contributions
Illinois
Oct 6, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Port of Call was recommended to me a few years ago, so we went. I'm sure glad I did! At first I couldn't believe the price for a burger and baked potato until the food arrived and it was plain to see it was worth every penny! I am not a big eater, and hamburgers are usually not my first... more

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Port of Call Address

838 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116-1941
Tel: (504) 523-0120
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.