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Louisiana Purchase SD, San Diego, CA

Louisiana Purchase SD

4.4 (812)
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern
2305 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2719

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 55 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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, &

Dining areas

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 812 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Louisiana Purchase SD dazzles with "bountiful and perfectly seasoned" dishes inspired by authentic Louisiana cuisine. Guests rave about its "incredible" food, particularly the alligator cheesecake and Rasta pasta. The vibrant atmosphere, "friendly and attentive" staff, and creative cocktails make it a "must-visit" for a memorable dining experience.

812 Reviews
  1. Liya

    Minneapolis8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was atrocious and so was the food. I have never had such a bad experience at the restaurant.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Tiana

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good and the service was impeccable. I’ve been looking for authentic Louisiana food for a while and Louisiana Purchase hit the spot!

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  3. Renee

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This was by far the worst experience I've ever had at a restaurant. I have been here a couple of times before & absolutely loved it, which is why I decided to celebrate my sons 26th birthday here. From the very start, the service was poor at best. We had an 8 o'clock reservation & arrived a few mins early but had to wait til 8:15 to be seated. Once seated we ordered drinks which took 45 mins to arrive to our table & we still had to send two back.. We didn't get our food til after 9:45. We had to send our appetizer chicken wings back twice for being undercooked in which the chef came to our table to apologize. I can't express enough how disappointed I was with the service in general especially after speaking so highly of this restaurant & having my family travel all the way down from Vista,Ca. This was absolutely unacceptable. All they did to compensate for the poor service was remove the chicken wings from the order. They even had the audacity to charge an automatic 21% gratuity after a service like that. I expect my food to be cooked properly & served in a timely manner for a 21% gratuity on a $400 bill (6 adults/2 kids). Never again. If it was up to me, I would have rated it a 0!

    3 people found this helpful

  4. Deborah

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    First time trying Louisiana purchase SD from different Instagram post. Food was great didn’t come prepared it was very cool and sun wasn’t out so we left quick, could use more servers. Will definitely come back again.

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  5. John

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food quality great for those interested in well seasoned Louisiana style cooking 🔥

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  6. SUSANA VIP

    San Francisco25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We came a bit early for our reservation but Sharde sat us at the bar to wait for our table. When we got our table, the server appeared to have forgotten to get our order. When Sharde checked on us and found that, she quickly took our order. However, having only one cook, it took over 30 minutes for our food to arrive. But the food was bountiful and so good, it transported us to New Orleans! Sharde made sure we got an extra helping - and she made us feel taken cared of!!!

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  7. REGINA VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    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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  8. Emily

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    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.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Patrice VIP

    Washington DC18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    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.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Baaijah

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    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 .

    1 person found this helpful

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 55 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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