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Louisiana Purchase SD, San Diego, CA

Louisiana Purchase SD

4.6
4.6
685 Reviews
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 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 areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Quintton Austin
  • 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

Experiences

  • Q & A Oyster Bar

    Dec 31, 2024 only
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What 685 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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.

685 Reviews
  1. joy

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    food was delicious but dessert took a bit long to come out but delicious none the less…love the music and ambience…no bags for the to go stuff but we managed…

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  2. Donald E

    Los Angeles

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent but the steaks were pretty pricey as were the side dishes. Open air dining area was pretty cold to sit at. Service was very good.

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  3. Yordana

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was incredible. Super rich and very tasty. We ordered 2 holiday drinks, catfish etoufee, gumbo with a side order of catfish. Our table in the middle of the small room, facing the bathroom, and my seat had a full view of the toilet with the lights on during the entire meal. Not sure why they don’t have that covered by a curtain or have a door that actually swings closed. Our server was entertaining a lady at the bar during our meal so he was half present. Asked us if we wanted dessert, gave us the options, said he’d come back in 1 minute to take our order. We were ready to order the beignets but in the middle of us ordering he says “desserts going to have to wait until tomorrow because the kitchen is closed.” First of all, why didn’t you tell the kitchen how many dessert tables you have left. Secondly, why didn’t you give us a warning before the kitchen closed. Third, admit you’re wrong before you cut us off as we try to order dessert. I’ve been working in restaurants for the last 7 years, with this price point you gotta do better man. Wack.

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  4. VADIS

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  6. Barbara

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  7. Marquetta

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Louisiana Purchase SD is rated 4.6 stars by 685 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.

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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
    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
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