Louisiana Purchase SD

4.6

682 Reviews

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood 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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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–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 723-2880
Website
https://www.louisianapurchasesd.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Quintton Austin
Private party facilities
Please contact info@louisianapurchasesd.com.

Location
2305 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2719
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

Experiences

Q & A Oyster Bar
Dec 31, 2024 only
✨ San Diego, your wish has been granted! ✨ You asked, and we listened—Q&A Oyster Bar is coming to your neighborhood! 🌊 No more 1-hour drives to Oceanside. Get ready to transform your minds (and your taste buds) with the iconic flavors, freshest oysters, and unforgettable vibes that you’ve been craving. 🎉 Join us as we bring the Q&A experience closer to home. Stay tuned for more details—San Diego is about to level up its oyster game! 🦪💫 #Q&AinSD #OysterBarVibes #StayFresh

Popular dishes

CATFISH MONICA
fried or blackened catfish filet, rice, crawfish n' cajun cream
GRAZIN IN LOVE
14 oz usda prime ribeye, two eggs, potatoes, onions n' peppers
DROP TOP CHICKEN FLOCK
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
Gator Omelette
peppers + onion + cheese + cilantro blackened cream
Oxtail Omelette
potatoes + peppers + onion + garlic + cheese + oxtail gravy
Breakfast Sandwich
scrambled eggs + bacon + cheddar + garlic aioli

SIDES

SEASONAL FRUIT
EGGS (2)
BACON STRIPS (3)
POTATO HASH

What 682 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Louisiana Purchase SD is a vibrant spot in San Diego known for its authentic Cajun and Creole flavors. Guests rave about the "amazing" oxtails, "delicious" catfish, and "fantastic" service. The lively ambiance, complete with music, enhances the dining experience. While some find it pricey, the generous portions and rich flavors make it a local favorite.

682 Reviews

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VADIS
San Diego
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
FOOD WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! Music was good and the wait staff was very nice.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Immaculate vibes, and immaculate food, and immaculate service
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Barbara
San Diego
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We’ve been here a few times before and loved it. The menu this time was shorter, and drink specialties and presentation were not very good. It’s still good, but not great as earlier- I’m kind of sad!
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Marquetta
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Good was very spicy and a bit pricey. And they did not have the alcohol any longer to make the holiday menu drink I ordered!
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Jazmin
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Great service! Beautiful, romantic ambiance.
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Hilda
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Date of visit: 12/15/24. We perused the menu before making a reservation since there seem to be enough gluten-free options for one of our party members. Unfortunately, we had a 7 PM reservation and by then many of the menu items were sold out. It’s already a pretty small menu, so that greatly diminished our options We ordered the ACME oysters, which had great flavor, but a few of them had shards of shell accidentally mixed in. It is not pleasant to bite into shell, obviously. We also ordered the shrimp and grits, and while the menu is clear to note that five shrimp will come in the dish, we imagined them being bigger shrimp. These were pretty measly shrimp—maybe a size or two above popcorn shrimp. The grits were not tended to during cooking, because they were SUPER lumpy. I’m talking some gumball size lumps in there—not pleasant. Again, for the price paid, we definitely were hoping for a higher quality meal. the ambience was great, the music added to the cool vibe, and the service was adequate. But all of those strengths don’t make up for a lackluster meal. Unfortunately, I don’t think that we will be returning… But for sure I will ask somebody to bring home an order of biscuits if I know they’re there. Those are amazing! Pricey, but good!
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Sylvester
Dallas
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was good. The food was amazing. I had the Rasta Pasta. Big succulent shrimp in oxtail stew with ribbon pasta . The servers were very kind and knowledgeable. I will definitely go back
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Rhon
Orlando
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
First time and I loved everything thing about it. Great music and excellent food. There were a lot of people there and a portion of my food took a long time to come but outside of that everything else was perfect.
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Marcus
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service, ambience and all that! Smooth r &b music in background. I’ve been here before and never disappointed. It’s a must go if you need to destress with great creole food
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Willie
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Both the place and the food was great, thank you for making my birthday a hit. My wife and I will be back soon. Mr Mosby.
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Louisiana Purchase SD is rated 4.6 stars by 682 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2305 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2719

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Louisiana & University
Neighborhood
North Park
Hours of operation
Tue–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

Website
https://www.louisianapurchasesd.com/
Phone number
(619) 723-2880
Private party facilities
Please contact info@louisianapurchasesd.com.

Louisiana Purchase SD

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Dining areas

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Q & A Oyster Bar

Gator Bites

LP Ribeye

Lemon Pepper Wets

PASS A GOOD TIME

Garlic Cheddar Biscuits

WINGS (8)

ACME OYSTERS

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER

BIG BRUNCH EASIES

CATFISH MONICA

GRAZIN IN LOVE

DROP TOP CHICKEN FLOCK

N' GRITS

Gator Omelette

Oxtail Omelette

Breakfast Sandwich

SIDES

SEASONAL FRUIT

EGGS (2)

BACON STRIPS (3)

POTATO HASH

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