Experts' Choice Award Parkway Bakery & Tavern
14 expert reviews
“The menu here is long but simple: po’ boys and more po’ boys.”
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Concierge "A testament to the staying power of New Orleans's po'boy culture. You'll find pitch-perfect examples here of the city's classic sandwich."
Fodor's "Former contractor Jay Nix resurrected more than just a dilapidated building when he reopened Parkway: he also brought back to life a dormant community spirit." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Tell a local you think the top sandwich comes from Parkway and you will get, at the very least, a nod of respect." Full review
Zagat ""Pass the napkins – you'll need a lot" at this "busy", "old-timey" Mid-City "king of the po' boys" where "classic" roast beef sandwiches "dripping in debris"." Full review
Gayot "The simple, rustic building and the cooking are pure New Orleans, and the atmosphere is casual: stand in line to order and then pick up your food when they call your name." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This resurrected po’boy icon resides by the picturesque Bayou St. John, which is nice to walk along before or after chewing on some fried seafood."
Travel + Leisure "Parkway Bakery and Tavern’s signature sandwich, the po’boy, is available in more than 20 varieties, including fried catfish, hot corned beef, and alligator sausage links." Full review
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The surf and turf po'boy is one of the most popular dishes.
Not For Tourists "Will put you in roast beef po-boy coma heaven."
Bon Appétit "Not-just-for-tourists po’boys in Mid City." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Yes, Parkway’s disproportionately popular with tourists, but with a history that stretches back over a hundred years, it attracts those crowds for a reason." Full review
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Just make sure to hit the toppings bar; Parkway's fried shrimp, in particular, often need a little more dressing to keep them from coming off as too dry.
