Jacques-Imo's

4.7(3,009)

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Location & Hours

Address

8324 Oak St
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 5:00 PM

MondayClosed

TuesdayClosed

Wednesday5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Thursday5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Friday5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

SundayClosed

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Contact Information

(504) 861-0886

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About Jacques-Imo's

Quirky, mural-lined hot spot luring locals & tourists with Creole soul food; just expect a wait.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on November 15, 2025.

4.7/5

Based on 3,009 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Rose DiPaula

a month ago

My boyfriend said this was a top 5 meal of his life. We were in NOLA for the weekend and wanted to find an off-the-beaten path spot. Jacque-Imo's is known by locals, but was a great find! We had to wa...

Bebe Finnell

a month ago

Jacques-Imo’s calls itself “Real Nawlins Food” and honestly, that’s no lie. Their food is solid, flavorful, and cooked with care. Over the years, though, my diet has shifted (no pork, no beef), which ...

Melissa S

a week ago

Wow! I've heard about this place and always wanted to go. During our New Orleans vacation we took the streetcar and then walked a couple blocks over to it. I just wanted a piece of the alligator Chees...

V L

a month ago

Super fun, super funky, great food, great service, great prices! We heard there's usually line 30 people deep when they open on weekdays, but there was no wait at all on Saturday. We had the eggplant ...

Stacie Money

a month ago

One of the highlights of our long weekend in New Orleans … every single thing we ordered was amazing! Our waitress was the best and super helpful and informative throughout the meal. We took the stree...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customers consistently report a highly positive and memorable dining experience, often describing it as a highlight of their visit to New Orleans. The restaurant is noted for its authentic New Orleans food and lively atmosphere.

Customer Favorites

The alligator cheesecake is frequently praised and considered a must-try. The fried chicken and eggplant dish (often featuring seafood) also receive high praise.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant is described as having a funky, unique atmosphere with art-filled interiors and a cool, moody vibe. Many reviewers specifically compliment the friendly, helpful, and attentive service provided by the staff.

Value & Quality

Reviewers generally find the prices reasonable, with generous portion sizes that are sometimes large enough to share. The food is consistently described as flavorful, cooked with care, and of high quality.

Areas for Improvement

Limited side options for those with dietary restrictions (specifically, no pork or beef) was one area that received comment. One customer mentioned that the butter beans were salty.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight the restaurant's popularity, with some mentioning potential wait times, though these are often mitigated by the lively bar next door. Many customers traveling from out of town make it a point to visit.