It should not come as a surprise that Loyola’s “Favorite Veggie Plate” in New Orleans comes from Lebanon’s Café, a haven for meat lovers and vegetarians alike. This Middle Eastern restaurant on the South Carrollton Avenue streetcar line serves up a mean vegetarian plate of hummus, baba ganuj, tabouleh and falafel that the rest of the table will probably try to sample—but it’s up to you to let them. Luckily, the omnivores at the table will become quickly distracted when ordering one of many pleasing meat dishes like the kibby plate or gyro, made with perfectly spiced ground beef and lamb. And with exquisite murals and decorations adorning the dining room walls, Lebanon’s will quickly become a favorite getaway within the city.
Location: 1500 S. Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118
Honorable Mention
Mona’s
Cafe Bamboo
Babylon
Byblos
