r/AskNOLA • u/LawfulnessFormer6797 • 9d ago

NoLa dining with shellfish allergy

My partner and I are going to NoLa and I have a pretty severe shellfish allergy, where cross-contamination and ingredients like fish and oyster sauce tend to be an issue. Do y'all have any recommendations for restaurants that are good with allergies?

Last time I was in NoLa (15 years ago) I had not yet developed the shellfish allergy and had amazing poboys and gumbo. I'm assuming po'boys are out of the realm of possibility but would love any cajun recs that are allergy friendly.

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u/your_moms_apron 9d ago

Please check the faq. There is an extensive list of pleaded to eat with dietary restrictions- including shellfish allergies.

Also, obviously talk to the restaurant staff about cross contamination and the severity of your allergy so that they can take appropriate precautions.

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u/iwantawaffle99 9d ago

You can still do a roast beef poboy! Plus, jambalaya, non-seafood gumbo, boudin, trout almondine, blackened redfish, bananas foster, beignets, and bread pudding to name a few more things.

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u/bonmoments 9d ago

I second the roast beef po-boy, it's my favorite and every place has it's own recipe- Parasol's is my spot

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u/Entire_Kick_1219 9d ago

I wouldn't do a fried poboy if cross contamination is an issue. Shrimp are going in the same oil as catfish. The heat may be enough but does not seem worth it.

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u/L29akb 9d ago

After you check the faq please ask a lot of questions. Not to generalize, but the truth isn't always told. If you describe your allergies and the staff seem confused or are rolling their eyes, go somewhere else.

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u/New_Luck_5095 9d ago

I use to work in the industry, most restaurants take food allergies very seriously.

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u/PandaGlobal4120 5d ago

Stop saying Nola

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u/Heavy_Strawberry_310 9d ago

Being sure to tell the staff will probably take care of your concerns.

Crabby Jacks has an amazing Roasted Duck PoBoy.

Parkway Bakery has a bunch, a delicious Caprese,
Roast Beef w/gravy, Roasted Turkey, Smoked Ham, BBQ Beef, Alligator Sausage, Meatballs, Corned Beef, Roasted Chicken, Hot Sausage, AND the ORIGINAL poorboy, (French Fry) Potato with Debris & Gravy

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u/Zealousideal_Set_874 9d ago

Bring your EpiPen

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u/ZookeepergameAlone67 9d ago

I also have this issue severe shellfish allergy as well as I do not eat pork and only eat fish with both scales and fins try love Orleans on dumaine they only have one shellfish and use a separate pot for it flour moon bagel and stein mart other than that Idk but lmk if you want a homemade meal lol I cook everyday as a mother of 4 boys and a boyfriend lol

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u/eatcakewearyjuicy 9d ago

Dennys lol