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Louisiana Purchase SD, San Diego, CA

Louisiana Purchase SD

4.4 (804)
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern
2305 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2719

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Conveniently set on Louisiana Street in North Park, our design of this intimate cocktail restaurant was inspired by the charm &; character of New Orleans, with creative touches of personal effects giving guests the feeling of warmth, community & fun
Architect Jeff Svitak helped create a modern interpretation of a classic French Quarter restaurant, introducing elements of wood, marble &; rich velvet. Our lush patio seating flows seamlessly into our indoor dining space, a nod to the courtyards found across the beautiful southern city.
Our rotating food menu will be dedicated to only the best seasonal ingredients, featuring big &; bold flavors from the region. Executive Chef Quinnton Austin recently relocated to San Diego from New Orleans, bringing with him an exciting wealth of knowledge &; experience in the culinary melting pot that defines southern cuisine
Alligator Cheesecake, Andouille Fried Red Beans & Rice w/Chipotle Mousse, &

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Creole, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Quintton Austin
  • Catering
    Book with us for your next special occasion, whether it's a company party, birthday celebration, wedding reception, or holiday gathering—we’d be thrilled to serve you!
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact info@louisianapurchasesd.com.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    North Park
  • Cross street
    Louisiana & University
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 804 people are saying

Louisiana Purchase SD reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Louisiana Purchase SD is a vibrant dining spot known for its "amazing food" and lively New Orleans vibe. Patrons rave about the "great service" and "delicious" dishes like the Alligator Cheesecake, Rasta Pasta, and biscuits. The atmosphere is inviting, with an energetic yet cozy ambiance. Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a "must-visit" for flavorful Creole cuisine.

804 Reviews
  1. REGINA VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I feel like I am quite the food connoisseur. I love trying new places and when I like a place I def go back and recommend. This place is amazing!! Melt in your mouth, amazing! Drinks are bomb. But please….dont stop playing the jams!! I didn’t want to leave. Try this place. You won’t be sorry.

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  2. Emily

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! My husband and I have been looking for some good Cajun/soul food, and this was such an amazing experience. The food was incredible, especially the oysters Rockefeller and the lemon pepper fried catfish. We also had 2 delicious mocktails. The guava one stands out! We will definitely be back and tell everyone we know about this place.

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  3. Patrice VIP

    Washington DC18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant opened at 12pm and they were still setting up, looking for menus etc when we arrived at that time. A line formed outside and we were seated at 12:10. Our waitress was top notch though and the food was delicious.

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  4. Baaijah

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, food good as always ! Go early to make sure you can try all the menu items , been a few times and they were out of a few things so just make sure you go at a reasonable time .

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  5. Brittany

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was incredibly disappointing. Upon being seated the bartender told us he was man-ing both the bar and dining area. That left my guest and I waiting an unacceptable amount of time for drinks and appetizers. It took over an hour to receive our entree and we were given our check before even receiving the food. Our server was polite but seemed overwhelmed and inattentive. I was highly disappointed given my first experience here was nothing like this. I decided to dine here in celebration of my colleague’s birthday and am sad they had this experience as a first-timer. I understand it may have been a “one-off” day but the lack of acknowledgment from the manager who seemed to be frolicking around at the time is what prompted this review.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Michelle

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and I were visiting from Nashville, we went Friday night and loved it so much we went back for Easter brunch. The staff, food and overall experience was ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  7. Megan

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Alligator cheesecake is a MUST! I am pretty picky and generally don't love seafood, but I dream about this "cheesecake". Unfortunately, I've noticed their prices have gone up, and they add a 5% surcharge as well.

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  8. Emre

    San Diego3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and nice staff. But a couple points of constructive criticism: 1) clean the menus. They were kinda sticky. 2) bring silverware BEFORE food. We were waiting for several minutes with food in front of us before utensils/napkins came (which we had to ask for). Otherwise, I'd definitely go back. Nice to have a place with underrepresented cuisine in the area (i.e. not pizza or burgers).

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  9. Tammie VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was good but everything else needs improvement. The server didn’t come over to our table until 10 mins after being sat. Then waters 10 mins after that. Took about 30min for a drink at the bar. Finally ordered and the entrees came out one at a time and everyone was sitting and waiting for each other’s food to not be rude. We finally decided to just start eating, by the time the last entree came out people were already finished eating. For the fine dining price of the food service needs to be on point. This place was disorganized to say the least. I won’t be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Deshaun

    Sacramento9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ABSOLUTELY love Louisiana Purchase, the food "chef's kiss" the music is good , the drinks are amazing!! Every year coming from Sacramento this is a must stop no matter what we have planned!! It is a VIBE !! :)

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
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2305 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2719

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Louisiana & University
  • Neighborhood
    North Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Creole, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Quintton Austin
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Book with us for your next special occasion, whether it's a company party, birthday celebration, wedding reception, or holiday gathering—we’d be thrilled to serve you!
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact info@louisianapurchasesd.com.
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