Dooky Chase Restaurant

Gumbo is a dish best served with a side of slow jazz on a summer night. That's the specialty at New Orleans' Dooky Chase, where John Besh has been known to lick his bowl clean ! Read more

Wow! We had the stewed chicken and stuffed shrimp ! Both delish.. my fave was the chicken ! Love the ambiance... Surrounded by art and jazz tunes . Very friendly staff too!

When the original chef is still cooking in her 90's you know you've found a gem. Dooky Chase has been serving world class fried chicken and southern sides to presidents & tourists alike buffet style .

Esquire: Locals still gussy up for lunch buffet (including legendary fried chx). Make sure somebody orders Creole classic Shrimp Clemenceau—shrimp, crispy potatoes , ham , &mushrooms in garlic .

Lunch buffet was very good, particularly the red beans and rice , spinach , and fried chicken . Very historic place and beautiful inside too.

The gumbo is by far the best I've had. After your done eating, make sure you check out all the artwork in the many rooms

Get the lunch buffet . Honestly the fired chicken was just ok. The eggplant casserole was amazing! Red beans and rice then best I've had. Yams A++. Potato salad pretty good if you like mustard .

Their fried chicken is perfection!

When the original chef is still cooking in her 90's you know you've found a gem. Dooky Chase has been serving world-class fried chicken and southern sides to presidents & tourists alike, buffet style .

Juiciest fried chicken I've ever had. Order it fresh, not the buffet fried chicken that sits on the tray.

Best fried chicken ever! Go early for the lunch buffet to skip the wait and get the warmest, juiciest pieces of chicken .

This is my must-go-to place. I stop in here every time I'm in town . I love the staff , the food, and the artwork.

The fried chicken rivals that at nearby Willie Mae’s, and the fried catfish will be some of the best you’ve ever had. [Eater 38 Member]

Old School Classic Creole: Dooky Chase. Ms. Leah Chase is a New Orleans institution in her own right, and a pillar of the African American community in New Orleans.

The lunch buffet is great! Peach cobbler is excellent! But, the wait can be a bit long for a business lunch . Go when you aren't in a hurry and savor the experience!

Everything the buffet was oh so good. Peach cobbler great????

Old fashioned and fried chicken with some local hot sauce . Epic. Gumbo isn't all that bad either. Pecan pie is awesome too!

This Cajun and Creole joint is famous for its classic soul food , gloriously influenced by the city 's French and Italian traditions.

Everything is outstanding but get there early the place gets packed quick.

Get the fried chicken at Dooky’s! Funny name, serious chicken . Read more

The buffet lets you sample a bit of everything - the fried chicken and shrimp creole are go back for seconds good.

Try it all. The buffet is a great way to sample SO much delicious food.

Wow Shrimp and Lima beans are superb fried chicken and fish are delicate and tasty and the peach cobbler worth the trip

Awesome! I happened to be here for the Holy Thursday! Tip: reserve your table a year ahead for this event !

Check out Dooky Chase as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate , Bizarre Foods America , The Layover , Food Paradise Read more

Andrew Zimmern made a stop at this legendary eatery , where he sampled Creole cooking tips from the Queen of Creole cooking, Leah Chase .

Peach cobbler is the best I've ever had!

The food is so delicious! The staff is amazing, so sweet and helpful. Definitely a must!

The buffet is delicious!!!

Entirely skippable. Good service though and I liked the Old Fashioned

Try the Whole Fried Catfish - Honestly the fried chicken was better but the catfish is more photogenic

Gambit's Best of New Orleans Readers' Poll 2012 Winner: Best Creole Restaurant Read more

Warm, crumbly peach cobbler is a Dooky Chase touchstone. - Gambit's "Five in 5" Peach Plates Read more

Carrot soufflé is simply amazing.

featured on bizarre foods. known for, chicken creole, fried chicken & peach cobbler

Recommended by @foodculturist The proprietor is in her 90s but it wasn't open when we had availability to go! :(

Soo good! And Obama loves it

The chicken was perfect.

In my opinion, I can’t see why this place is ranked #2. Anyways, the food is okay not the best and it’s also overhyped.

A lunch worthy buffet , Chef Leah Chase offers a midday creole feast. Read more

The art collection in the dining room is excellent!

Fried chicken is great, but make sure you start with a cup of gumbo ...

John Besh, chef of Borgne, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Gumbo z'herbes. Read more

Food took a while to get to the table, but was completely worth it

I have not had anything here that I would not recommend. So follow your eyes & nose.

Save room for desert

Gambit's Best of New Orleans 2011 Winner: Best Soul Food Restaurant Read more

Great buffet , the inside is much nicer than it would seem from the outside, fried chicken is excellent!!!

Just like the others say, GET THE FRIED CHICKEN !! The peach cobbler is tasty too

The food was pretty good. I wish there were more options on the buffet though.