Cowbell

New Orleans


Cowbell has a scruffy charm – scuffed wooden floors, Elvis on the ceiling, a bottle-cap mosaic on one of its bars – that makes you want to stay awhile. The juicy grass-fed beef burgers are a must for most, but non-beef options include grilled Gulf fish tacos and lime-grilled organic chicken. We hear the mac 'n' cheese is divine.

Solos will do just fine at the efficient but friendly bar, and carnivores who like their burgers medium rare will get 'em that way. The tasty drinks with fun names and the friendly service seal the deal.


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