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Louisiana Purchase SD, San Diego, CA

Louisiana Purchase SD

4.5
4.5
740 Reviews
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • 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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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
    (619) 723-2880
  • 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.
  • 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 740 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Louisiana Purchase SD offers "incredible food" with a lively New Orleans vibe, featuring must-try dishes like oxtail mac and cheese and catfish. Although service can be slow during busy times, the "great ambiance" and "friendly staff" make it a popular choice for flavorful southern cuisine in San Diego.

740 Reviews
  1. prinsetta

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice environment. Food was great and service was great!

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  2. Jason

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Louisiana Purchase has a cozy patio area that was a nice spot for a date with my wife. They put a great Cajun spin on some classics like chicken wings with a crawfish etoufee sauce and delectable fried catfish with tangy and creamy dipping sauces. Garlic butter biscuits are a must try and were a highlight, too!

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  3. Stephen

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an awesome time with some great food! Will go again. There's at least five dishes on the menu I want to try.

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  4. Keeya

    Atlanta

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t think the oxtail Rasta pasta was oxtails… it seemed more like a roast, but the flavor was excellent. The old fashion and the espresso drink were weak, and too expensive to be that weak. The catfish was a bit salty. Although these were all seem like negatives, overall the food was really good. The atmosphere was nice, the mock tails were delicious, and I would be back. Oh and The shrimp was grilled to PERFECTION!

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  5. Austin

    Atlanta

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Came here with a few colleagues to enjoy a creole infused experience. The Catfish and Lobster Mac are so delicious! They were out of a couple items when we dined but overall the experience was still fantastic. Definitely recommended dining here.

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  6. KHRYSTEN

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal we’ve had in a long time. Luckily we had reservations for Valentines weekend because by 6pm Saturday night the hostess said they were no longer taking walk-ins. The restaurant is small and cozy with good music choice (90s rap and r&b). We ordered the lemon pepper wet wings, acme oysters, biscuits, dooky chase with Gouda mac n cheese, gumbo, and gooey butter cake. Everything was fantastic, absolutely delicious. I was initially bummed when our waiter said they were out of the gumbo, but a few minutes later a manager, Tanesha, stopped by and offered to bring us a small bowl if it came back on the menu because they had paused serving it due to quality. I was so excited when our main dishes arrived and my bowl of gumbo was there- perfect amount of spice and so flavorful. I want to mention again how above and beyond Tanesha went not only with us, but with other parties.

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  7. Ty

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! We felt really valued here by the staff and the food was amazing. The hostess stopped by to let us know that customers like us are who makes their day good. That meant a lot. We will be back. Can’t wait until they make their way north.

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  8. Raquel

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and our server was wonderful, love the outdoor seating people were very welcoming

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  9. lanesha

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had reservations for 9:45 and the closed at 10. We got there at 10 and they still took us. We talked laughed and had a great time without being rushed even though they were closed. Our waiter was so sweet and patient and still helped us like they had just opened. The setup was really cute and a nice vibe. I will forsure come back!!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food, great customer service. Highly recommend it

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

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Google Map for Louisiana Purchase SD

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
  • Phone number
    (619) 723-2880
  • 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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