A Decatur Street staple since 1983, Coop's Place re-opened after the storm in early October 2005, and we are serving nearly all our pre-Katrina menu items.

We are looking forward to welcoming all our regulars - both local and from out of town - back to the city, and our establishment.

The Scene
A standout on one of the French Quarter's best bar blocks, Coop's caters to the everyman crowd. Equal parts watering hole and eating place, the main room features several tables, wraparound bar and the requisite New Orleans food and festival posters on the walls. There's a pool table, an overhead TV set and a surprisingly diverse jukebox. The usual crowd is mostly locals and out-of-towners with French Quarter friends.

The Draw
Bar grub this ain't. Coop's kitchen cooks delicious Creole seafood dishes with a twist. The fried alligator bits aren't just for tourists. Other good bets include spicy pastas, rabbit and sausage jambalaya and fresh-caught redfish entrees. The smoked duck quesadilla is an all-time favorite. The reasonably priced "taste plate" serves portions of gumbo, shrimp Creole, fried chicken, red beans and jambalaya. Liquid dieters should try a mint julep.