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Louisiana Purchase SD, San Diego, CA

Louisiana Purchase SD

4.4
4.4
359 Reviews
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 63 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Creole, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 723-2880
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact info@louisianapurchasesd.com.
  • 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 359 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

359 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great vibe, great staff! I love bringing my guest in town to try this place!

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  2. VanessaP

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    F*** amazing always a great time , cute for a date, food was bomb! Okuurrr

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had reservations and it wasn’t that busy. They sat us in area that was heavily trafficked. There were other nicer tables. Guess from now on need to request to be moved. Also they did not have coffee.

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  4. Ashante

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food wasn't the best. I have the 50/50 sliders with Mac n cheese. The Mac n cheese tasted like it was prepared with lobster. Ask the server and she stated all the food is store in 1 refrigerator. So instead of Mac n cheese I got seafood tasting Mac n cheese. I wasn't impressed. This is the second time I have tried to give this restaurant a chance and both times were a disappointment. Won't be returning nor recommending.

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  5. MechelleM

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tried a lot of different dishes and they all were great. Food came out fast and server was attentive.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    very cold... why? it is a open WALL by the street, Server was super slow (to much customers), I will NOT going back.

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  7. EarlB

    Richmond

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was too greasy- drinks watered down - won’t go back

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was cold and greasy. For the price I would expect better. Our waitstaff though was pleasant so we did leave her a good tip. Was excited to try the place and left disappointed

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  9. MoMo

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was AMAZING. Red beans were spicy if you like them that way (which is perfect for me). Gumbo had a really nice spice and was fantastic. The waffles and chicken were 🔥absolute FIRE. The honey butter they served it with was delicious and didn’t even require syrup after that (wish they’d bottle and sell it!). Our server, Randy M. was very attentive. We even got a visit to our table by the chef. Awesome! Louisiana Purchase is top tier spot to visit while in San Diego. Let the good times roll!

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  10. PaulineB

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had dinner on a Friday night. The location was lively and busy. The ambiance and our service were great, but the food was not as good as expected from reviews. My husband is a Louisiana native and mentioned the food was lacking. My oxtail was spicy and drowning in gravy. I asked for additional rice to break down the spiciness and drowning, and the new rice was undercooked and hard. The gator bites were salty. The catfish and chicken wings were good.

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  11. KennyB

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice, The service was great, the mango 🥭 mango margaritas were perfect, and the food was good . Instagram: Kennytheflowerguy

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Hands down the worst place I’ve been in SD. The food was bad, from apps to dessert. 3/3 drinks ordered were awful. Got seated 25 minutes after our reservation, server didn’t come to the table for at least another 10 minutes, drinks took even longer. It’s rare to get such an overwhelming bad experience, literally everything was disappointing. They apologized a couple of time for the slow service but no one seemed really bothered.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wish I would of found this place earlier. The best! The grits exceeding my expectations

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  14. Pnellie

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was very good, and friendly servers. The food was awful!! It was overpriced and underwhelming. I didn’t even eat my food. I had the oxtails and shrimp and grits. The oxtails were too hot and had barbecue and cinnamon. The shrimp and grits had too much garlic so much that the grits weren’t even cohesive. I would not recommend this restaurant.

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  15. KristinaT

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot, great food, great staff! Authentic NOLA food.

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  16. KaRhendaM

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! The food was flavorful and the vibe was on point.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time I come, I say I’m going to order some thing different; I never do. My husband gets the fried catfish jambalaya and I get a side of mac & cheese, collard greens, and the red beans and rice. One of these days, I’m going to try the biscuits because they look amazing. Waiters are always friendly. The service is not fast, but they give you the time to enjoy the meal and the ambience is fun.

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  18. Killary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Atmosphere and customer service was amazing . The staff was very accomdating which we enjoyed since we was visiting from out of town. We only got food since we came so late but the good we ordered first bite was amazing . I felt I could’ve received more food for the price ( catfish , and two sides was about $33 in nyc I would’ve received two pieces of fish )but was willing to splurge on a blacked owned business out of town . (We’re from NYC). We couldn’t finish our food grabbed it to go and decided to eat it in front of the tv . A few hrs later my friend and I was sick to our stomachs both racing to the bathroom this went on for atleast 24hrs . As much as we would like to recommend being sick after wasn’t worth it . She ordered fried shrimp , collard greens and mac and cheese.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food and drinks. I had the lemon pepper catfish and both the grave digger and mango mango margarita drinks. DELICIOUS!

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  20. 1srfnsom

    San Diego

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    great spot for NOLA eats! started at the bar for a Hurricane and a mocktail, both delicious! seated at a nice corner table in an alcove by the "plant wall". server was friendly and knowlegeable; and hustling from table to table. we ordered the lemon-pepper wings app, as well as the catfish with red beans and rice, plus an "upgrade" to a side of mac as well. also ordered the Jambalaya, with the fried shrimp, and another mocktail and one of the highlighted house-made coctails. wings arrived, a good-sized order, for sure; followed by the catfish and Jambalaya. Again, good portions. All three dishes were really tasty; and had a nice level of "cajun-style" spices. we thought about dessert, but decided to save it for next time... Louisiana Purchase is VERY GOOD! if you like cajun/southern/NOLA cooking, this should be at the top of your "to try" list.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Biscuits were raw in the center. Returned to the kitchen and the new batch was just as raw. Chicken was fine but they ran out of the Dooky Chase chicken by 5pm on a Sunday and had to substitute for drumettes. Jambalaya was brought to the table lukewarm. Server left during the meal and had to wait 20 mins before finally flagging down another server to cash out.

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  22. LifeJurnee

    San Diego

    45 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My husband and I dined here on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and brought friends with us. The food here is always tasteful, unique, generous portions and presented well. We absolutely love the food here and have brought several guests or recommended it to many. In the past we have always had a pleasant experience here, but today the choice of music and the overwhelming volume of it that almost cancels out conversation has made this a distasteful dining experience for us. It seems that it has gotten worse over time. This is so disappointing as it used to be one of our favorite dining spots. Unfortunately, we probably won’t be going back, except to see if any changes are eventually made.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing. Everyone was upbeat and happy to be helping guests. Food was great. We ordered the lemon pepper catfish and crawfish Macaroni and everything tasted amazing. Lighting and ambience was dim, young and hip. With great music. Only con is they add a service charge without really telling you. We caught it on the receipt after the fact.

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  24. tiberious

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good my wife had the shrimp and grits. First off the grits had too much gravy on the grits so it made the grits runny. I had the wings with the Mac & Cheese the wings was fried really good but yet a little undercooked needed to fried just a little bit longer. I will be back my wife wants to try the fist and Mac & cheese so yes we will be back.

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  25. Theatregoer

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The wings, catfish, mac & cheese, savory cheesecake appetizer, greens and biscuits were all delicious! The service was good and the live DJ/music was on point. The vibe & ambiance was very welcoming and energetic. We had a blast. The only downsides are the parking, the lack of a vegan entree option and the beignets.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent food and service. perfect portions. a spot we had to visit as out of town guests. we will be back. much love from the East Coast! Xx

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server and experience. Always have a great time.

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  28. MichaelG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and drinks were exceptional even though the drinks were overpriced. The food is a great value for the price. Service was excellent. The tables are a little crowded and the music, while good, was a little too loud to be able to carry on a conversation. Overall, a pleasant experience and will be returning.

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  29. LADiner77

    Los Angeles

    105 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    105 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    So good things first the service was very nice , our waitress was very lovely. Then we got to the dense brick biscuits and over seasoned food heavy on the sodium , gravy etc etc. There is a way to make flavorful soul food without everything being so overseasoned. Overall we didn’t love it I don’t go back. The hostess was very nice too.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was shared with us from a bartender in San Diego. The customer service was awesome, they made you feel right at home. The food was tasty, I had lemon pepper fried catfish and it was very good! I only wish they would have offered vegan style greens😊. Only one wish, a bench on the outside to sit while waiting since it’s right on the corner other than that ..it was wonderful from the greeters to the waiters and most definitely the food! From one Louisiana to another it made me proud 🫶🏾

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  31. Terhoune

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good, flavorful food. Lively place with a good vibe. Great service.

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  32. MichelleW

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    All of the The food is very salty. My friend ordered a medium steak and waited nearly 20 minutes for it to come medium well which is only ridiculous because of the price point and the time it took for the steak to come out. She opted to it rather than send it back than wait another 20 minutes. The flavor of the steak was good, albeit overly salted. The catfish was overly salted and tasted like it was fried in burnt oil. Half of my chargrilled oysters were over cooked— crispy, dehydrated, oyster and cheese burnt onto the shell. I was happy that Purple Haze (from Abita Springs, LA) was on draft, however, it was the warmest beer I’d ever been served in a restaurant. Our sides were the max and cheese and jambalaya. Both overly salted but the Mac and cheese had a good Smokey flavor and a nice texture. The jambalaya was inedible. The biscuit plate was a very pleasant surprise. Very, very good and the accompaniments were great. Our seats were benches with no back support so I’d keep that in mind if you have back issues. The restaurant is small and there are other chairs but it fills up quickly.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great! Vibe was nice! Perfect for date night!

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  34. MKWSD

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was absolutely lovely but the food was so salty and rich that it was impossible to eat either of our dishes - Jambalaya and Alligator Cheesecake. It was also pretty pricey. I sadly left with indigestion and needed to stop for Tums.

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  35. YoliG

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I visit this restaurant often, and have never been disappointed. The ambiance was amazing, per usual. My party of three had fish and grits, fried chicken, greens, corn bread, red beans and rice, macaroni and cheese and beignets. We were beyond pleased with everything! Ayana is the epitome of a shining star! My mom’s 82nd birthday brunch was great because of the food, but perfect because of the exceptional and expert level of service she provided. She was attentive, engaging and very pleasant. The service here is always good, but this experience was white-glove, next level.

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  36. ThomasS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The volume level was not conducive to conversation or pleasant dining, the music choice was acceptable but it was cranked up to 'PARTY" not soothing. Other than that, this was an outstanding and memorable dining experience. My husband and I were the only two of our eight person party (mostly out-of-towners)who had ever been there. The food was wonderful. NOT a single complaint. Although we were seated at a table that was small for eight people, the staff went above and beyond to make our visit a positive one. All of the staff was welcoming, considerate and accommodating, but our server, Randy, was superior. He made our visit special. To say that his service was exceptional is an understatement. It was very busy, we were not the easiest crowd (lots of questions) but he was as smooth as silk, He nailed it!!! GREAT BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!!

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  37. Knox

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was very accommodating. Food was great and the staff was awesome.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was blown away! The food was exceptional. The service was very friendly. I definitely will go back. I also forgot to mention the value. The price was perfect and you got a very healthy portion. I basically loved it.

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  39. babeygyrl18

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the biscuits, alligator bites, short rib mac, crab cake stuffed shrimp, shrimp and grits, catfish plate and short rib sliders (good but meat was a little tougher than expected). Food was delicious. Service was great. Love the vibe and music they play. Drinks were great too especially the Hurricane! Not our first time there and it definitely won't be the last ❤

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    went there for the first time yesterday and LOVED it!!! The food and drinks were great! Our hostess was amazing!!! Definitely 10/10 highly recommend ! The food was great and the portions were very filling! Willllll be visiting again!!

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Louisiana Purchase SD is rated 4.4 stars by 359 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 63 times today

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Google Map for Louisiana Purchase SD

2305 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2719

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Louisiana & University
  • Neighborhood
    North Park
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 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
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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