La Petite Grocery
21 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA24 comments cited below
What people say, in short
La Petite Grocery is a semi-fancy spot that many diners list among their New Orleans favorites, with the burger singled out as a standout and the crab beignets also called a must-try. One diner says it suits an old-school, upscale crowd, and another has celebrated birthdays there happily. Caveats exist: one visitor found the service cold and another was disappointed overall.
Address
La Petite Grocery, 4238 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Burger, Crab beignets
- Best for
- Celebrations
- 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/Meriwether1 in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2024taste
Says it's pricey and fancy but has a great burger, fitting for a birthday.
- Recommendsu/mommywhorebucks in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2024
Listed among recommended semi-fancy options.
- Recommendsu/Lunky7711 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Listed among favorite spots for the group's trip.
- Recommendsu/Acrobatic-Rush-6352 in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2024taste
Lists the burger as a must-try.
- Recommendsu/ZenMoonstone in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025taste
Calls it a delicious restaurant.
- Recommendsu/indiegal2 in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024ambience
Cozy in its own way, different vibe
- Recommendsu/oaklandperson in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Listed among three picks spanning past and present.
- Recommendsu/legalbeagle66 in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2024value
Says it is a great choice as long as cost is not a concern.
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- Recommendsu/Amaranth504 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Lists it among current favorites.
- Recommendsu/Comfortable-Policy70 in r/NewOrleans · Apr 2024
Gives it a thumbs up.
- Caveatu/herzbergdesign in r/NewOrleans · Apr 2024
Personally been pretty hard disappointed there.
- Recommendsu/Mundane-Ordinary9084 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Brought parents of a similar age for celebrations, and both restaurant visits were hits.
- Recommendsu/GreatSquirrels in r/NewOrleans · Apr 2024
Seconds the recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Comfortland in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Listed as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/dmccully67 in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026taste
Recommended for the blue crab dish.
- Recommendsu/JimEditor212 in r/NewOrleans · Jun 2026
Names Le Petit Grocery as their answer.
- Recommendsu/jamphan44 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025
Lists it as a recommendation.
- Caveatu/Eis-Zehn in r/NewOrleans · Apr 2024service
Service was cold; probably an anomaly but unlikely to return.
- Recommendsu/Lotus-Loaded in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026
Included on their list.
- Recommendsu/Music_Turbulent in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Celebrated birthdays there and enjoyed it as a dining experience.
- Recommendsu/Howlin_1234 in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025ambience
Feels the restaurant is ideal for an old-school, upscale crowd.
- Recommendsu/Westboundandhow in r/NewOrleans · Jul 2025
Calls it a great idea.
- Recommendsu/SHOMERFUCKINGSHOBBAS in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2024
Listed among upscale picks.
- Mixedu/tee142002 in r/AskNOLA · May 2024portion
Praise for the food as very tasty came with a note that portions are small.
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