parasol's bar & restaurant

this is by far the best roast beef po boy in the city. the meat is amazingly tender, the gravy is thick and savory, and they use garlic bread instead of plain french bread, which adds a nice flavor and crunch to a po boy that would otherwise be quite soggy.

outstanding roast beef po-boy. was watching diners, drive-ins, and dives when parasol's was featured so i had to try this place. we went when my parents were in town so we ordered several items and shared: 1 large roast beef po-boy, 1 hot muffaletta, 1 bowl read beans and rice, 1 bowl gumbo, and 1 parasol's irish sundae plus drinks. the roast beef was so tender it melted in your mouth and was accompanied by the perfect flavorful gravy. the muffaletta was huge but delicious. the irish sundae was not only unique but delectable. you must try this place if you like authentic cajun/creole sandwiches at their best!

great pub. great guinness. good music on their juke box. friendly bartenders.

perfect hangout. the roast beef po-boy was very tasty, and had slices of tender meat instead of debris. still much better than tracy's. the atmosphere and history is what really makes it special.

a surprisingly quaint place. tried it because of the reviews and was not disappointed! great food, affordable prices. we had the roast beef and grilled turkey - with onion rings. not sure what the side sauce was but it made the rings even better! definitely recommend it - nice eating area away from the bar and smoke.

for all the good reviews you would think the food would be amazing. not accurate!!! i've had better oyster po boys for half the price. tourists beware. seems like there is some amiss with the reviews here...

loved it. staff was so friendly. the fried shrimp in my poboy were seasoned and tasted amazing. the roast beef poboy couldn't be any better. best french fries i have had in forever. the ice cold bottle of barq's rootbeer topped of one of my favorite meals here.

ordered firecracker shrimp and roast beef po boys. shrimp po boy was by far the best!

best po boys!!! i've been to parasols a dozen or so times and have never been disappointed. the firecracker shrimp and super bird are my favorites. good beer selection and friendly, efficient service.

did not like it.. i have alway's heard about parasols roast beef!!well i finally made it there and i would not order it again.the beef was not tender enough the gravy just had no flavor at all.it was just messy and no flavor.it's not the worse sandwich i have eaten but not even close to the best.wife had the oyster po boy that was good but they do not give you many oyters but had a good flavor.my son ordered the chicken andoille gumbo and he would not eat it,so i tasted it and it had to have been the worse gumbo i have ever eaten.i t tasted sour kinda lemony could not figure out what the strange flavor that i was tasting.we did like the fries as that was the only thing my son ate.totally disappointed in parasols.and yes tracy's up the street has a better roast beef po boy.bear's n covington and slidell is way better than parasols also.

hands down best roast beef poboy in town. shrimp poboy just as tasty. owner is present and friendly. worth the trip.

firecracker!. i had a friend come to new orleans for the first time and knew exactly where i would take him on his first outing...parasol's! we went for lunch and it was one of the best lunches i've had in a while. everything was fantastic! the bloody mary i had was probably the best homemade bloody mary ever (topped off with some guinness to make it a little creamy). we had the gumbo (incredible), roast beef poboy (always great), and the firecracker shrimp poboy with bleu cheese. this shrimp poboy is ridiculous! it's a must try if you walk in the door.

i feel like a fool. i've been a lifelong new orleanian. i've eaten roast beef poboys from all around the metro area, tracey's, sammy's, parkway, mother's, short stop, etc., etc. i haven't tried all, but in my 24 years i've had many. yet, until recently, i'd never been to parasol's. and for that, i'm a fool.

first off, i love the fact that i can order from the bar and drink a beer while i wait. but really, this is the best roast beef poboy i've ever had. everyone in the city has a favorite and this is mine. the gravy is thick and messy, you're gonna need some napkins, as well as delicious. the beef itself is cut well, not too thin, not to thick. if i'm not wrong, they use leidenheimer bread, which is always great, soaks up the gravy, but not enough to make the sandwich fall apart. i'm not a fan of mayo, so i can't comment on how that goes with it.

however, if i am ever told someone has one place to eat in new orleans, and doesn't have the cash to go to one of our many fine high-class restaurants, i'm directing them right to parasol's.

gumbo!. my new favorite is the gumbo. rue based, with andouile, chicken and just the right
amont of spice to make you say "man that's good" after each bite.
my second favorites are smoked pork poboy and bbq shrimp specials.
one of the finest casual eateries in new orlenas.


-----15 sep, 2011-----

smoked pork poboy!. parasol's has had a special which is quickly
becoming a regular due to its popularity.
the smoked pork poboy is the best. i have had
it probably 5times and can highly recommend.
be sure and tell them whether you want it juicy or not(i like mine not juicy). the sauce is light and the flavor grand. you will not be disappointed.


-----04 may, 2011-----

bbq shrimp. probably the best i have ever had.
shrimp are deveined/split and cooked in a buttery
sauce which has an excellant taste. i had to eat
an extra 1/2 order as it tasted so good.


-----04 may, 2011-----

went back. i had occassion to go back to parasol's with friends from
out of town.
friends really loved the shrimp and oyster poboy.
i had the bbq shrimp special. i ate a full order and had another 1/2 order-it tasted sop good.
since then i have gone back just for the bbq shrimp


-----14 mar, 2011-----

excellent/must visit.. parasol's is excellent. we went during mardi gras
in march, 2011.
friends from s.carolina loved it(roast beef
poboys). i like the oyster poboy.
gumbo is good too. a must visit.

classic and the best rb poboy. since the new owner took over they can lay full claim to the greatest roast beef poboy. tracy's up the street is a joke by comparison. the meat is perfect as is the sauce. its one of the great "dive" bar of new orleans. if they could just get rid of that crappy drop ceiling in the eating section! thats a real turn off from bringing out of towners for a second visit.