Jacques-Imo's, Oak Street
20 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans22 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Jacques-Imo's is a New Orleans restaurant that many diners recommend, with the alligator cheesecake singled out most often and fried green tomatoes in crawfish cream sauce also praised. One visitor says the physical setting is a draw but warns it can get very loud when packed. Another describes it as an experience worth having even if the food is not the best you will ever eat, and one diner calls the meal delicious with wonderful service and varied appetizers.
Address
Jacques-Imo's, 8324 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Alligator cheesecake, Fried green tomatoes in crawfish cream sauce, Shrimp remoulade
- Best for
- Groups, Visitors
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/armstaae in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
One of their two picks for visitors.
- Recommendsu/RIP_Soulja_Slim in r/NewOrleans · Feb 2025taste
Recommends the fried green tomatoes in crawfish cream sauce, a rotating special.
- Recommendsu/dressedextrapickles in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Listed among their three picks.
- Recommendsu/IUsedTheRandomizer in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024taste
Always overjoyed to get the shrimp and gator sausage cheesecake.
- Recommendsu/Weekly-Aide-7719 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Would add it because they serve all the requested dishes.
- Mixedu/Westboundandhow in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024ambience
Yes for the setting but it gets crazy and loud when packed
- Recommendsu/bakeran23 in r/NewOrleans · Feb 2025taste
Picks the alligator cheesecake as the must-try dish.
- Recommendsu/Intrepid_Art_6628 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026taste
Recommends Jacques-Imo's for the overall experience.
Show all 22 cited comments
- Caveatu/nola_t in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025
Would avoid this restaurant.
- Recommendsu/Vowel_Movements_4U in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Maybe pick for showing someone New Orleans food.
- Recommendsu/Lotus-Loaded in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Urged ordering the alligator cheesecake and calling ahead for a big party.
- Recommendsu/metta4u67 in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026ambience
Says it's an unforgettable experience and recommends alligator cheesecake and shrimp remoulade.
- Recommendsu/mullet4evr in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026
Names Jacques-Imo's as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Comfortland in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Listed as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/navortsa in r/NewOrleans · Feb 2025taste
Normally dislikes fried green tomatoes but found these fantastic when eating family style.
- Recommendsu/Worth-Vast253 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024taste
Ten out of ten; delicious with wonderful service, appetizers were varied.
- Recommendsu/Bluescope34 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024taste
Recommends Jacques Imo's, praising its crawfish cheesecake.
- Recommendsu/Toothlegit in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2024
Recommends it
- Recommendsu/buckfitty55 in r/AskNOLA · Feb 2026taste
Alligator cheesecake is worth the trip; got a complimentary slice.
- Recommendsu/SarcasticHelper in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025
Says it could be added to the list.
- Recommendsu/cocokronen in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Says it ranks up there.
- Recommendsu/According-Camp3106 in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026
Suggests Jacques-Imo's for dinner.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.