Louisiana Purchase SD

4.5

759 Reviews

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people

12 Mar 2025

11:00 pm

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Booked 49 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
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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Location
2305 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2719
Phone number
(619) 723-2880
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Creole, Southern
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 15:00–21:00 Fri 15:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Quintton Austin
Delivery & takeout
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Popular dishes

CATFISH MONICA
fried or blackened catfish filet, rice, crawfish n' cajun cream
DROP TOP CHICKEN FLOCK
vanilla waffle topped with fried wings, honey butter, maple syrup n' fresh fruit
N' GRITS
choice of catfish or shrimp served with creole sauce, smoked gouda grits, bacon n' green onion
Oxtail Omelette
potatoes + peppers + onion + garlic + cheese + oxtail gravy

What 759 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Louisiana Purchase SD offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing" food and a "great atmosphere." Diners rave about the "Mac and cheese with oxtail" and "lemon pepper catfish." The restaurant's music and vibe create an authentic New Orleans ambiance. While service sometimes fluctuates, the "friendly" staff and "delicious" cuisine keep patrons returning.

759 Reviews

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Lori
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing and service was great. Really special birthday celebration for my friend Jill. Thanks LP!!!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server was attentive. Cocktails were delicious. Food recommendations helped with meal selections. Food was fantastic. We’ll be back to sample more.
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Anitra
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I live 2 hours away and I love everything about this restaurant and I will continue to support them every once month
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David
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very first time experiencing L.P. and I enjoyed it once I set down. The atmosphere was amazing. The warmth of tone in there from smiles, to chatter, to singing of happy birthday. I was in the right place. The bartender was welcoming, the manager (who I had no idea they were the manager) gave great conversation. My food was very well prepared, it had great taste and flavor. Yes, the portion size was good. Overall it was a great time, I enjoyed the complimentary drinks. I could go on about this place. With all this, I’ll be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles3 reviews
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been here multiple times, but this visit has been the worst mostly wont be going back…
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Naomi was amazing! Alligator cheesecake was one of the best dishes I’ve ever had.
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Colette VIP
San Diego26 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and ambience was amazing. It was Fat Tuesday & they had a live band so the joint was jumping. Had such a great time and can’t wait to go back . Highly recommend this place
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Dani
Chicago23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My family and I had a great experience here for Sunday brunch. We ordered the lobster mac and cheese, chicken and waffles, gumbo, and catfish. The dishes were excellent! Took a star off ambience because of our heater but had we been seated inside, it would have been ideal. Our heater was intermittently turning off and I suppose I could have dressed warmer. I wish they used less cheese on the Mac and cheese but overall still good. Our server was fantastic and attentive. Great music that really made the ambience better! On the pricier side but worth it. Will be back to take more friends and family! Thank you!
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Marlene
San Diego35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall food was amazing & everything service was great & the ambitious
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JHhhhhh VIP
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A spot of NOLA in our town. So good! We will definitely go back
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Louisiana Purchase SD is rated 4.5 stars by 759 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

12 Mar 2025

11:00 pm

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Booked 49 times today

2305 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2719

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Additional information

Phone number
(619) 723-2880
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Creole, Southern
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 15:00–21:00 Fri 15:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Quintton Austin
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Louisiana Purchase SD

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Popular dishes

Gator Bites

LP Ribeye

Lemon Pepper Catfish

Menu

BIG BRUNCH EASIES

CATFISH MONICA

DROP TOP CHICKEN FLOCK

N' GRITS

Oxtail Omelette

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