Crazy Johnnie's
Metairie
Restaurant in Metairie, United States
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
A walk-in friendly spot on Veterans Memorial Boulevard that prioritizes convenience over culinary ambition. Open seven days with extended weekend hours, it suits groups, families, solo diners who need a quick meal without reservations or dress codes. Better for weeknight practicality than special occasions.
About Crazy Johnnie's
Crazy Johnnie's is a Metairie venue with daily hours and a business-casual dress code. It is open Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM, Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM.
Nearby options to compare include A Tavola, Beraca Restaurant, Centroamericana Restaurant, Habanero's - Metarie, Los Jefes Grill.
When to Visit and What to Expect
Crazy Johnnie's opens at 11 AM every day. Closing is 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10 PM on Friday and Saturday, so the latest service window is on weekend nights.
How It Fits the Metairie Dining Scene
Within Metairie, Crazy Johnnie's can be evaluated most reliably by its practical facts: daily hours and business-casual dress. Reservations: Call or check directly. Timing: Open from 11 AM daily, with closing at 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10 PM Friday and Saturday. Dress: Business casual. Best for: Diners looking for a Metairie option with daily hours; call or check directly for menu, seating, service details before relying on specifics.
Planning details
- Location
- 3560 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- crazyjohnniesmetairie.com
- Phone
- +15047668987
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Crazy Johnnie's reads like the kind of neighborhood steakhouse that grows out of regulars and word-of-mouth rather than a curated dining district. The copy emphasizes Veterans Memorial Boulevard's community rhythm, and the restaurant leans into personality-first branding and unpretentious meat-forward cooking. That combination feels familiar and comforting: not flashy, but deliberate in its appeal to locals. Service and front-of-house dynamics are positioned as the real differentiator, so the room arrives as social and approachable—a place where diners return for consistent food, familiar faces, and the easygoing energy of suburban New Orleans dining.
Best For
This is a spot made for communal, after-work, and weekend dinners with people you know. Framed explicitly as a neighborhood institution, Crazy Johnnie's caters to regulars and groups that treat meals as social rituals rather than one-off experiences. The steakhouse and meat-centric menu make it a natural choice for dinner and celebratory meals where shareable dishes and hearty entrees are the focus. Expect a relaxed, convivial atmosphere that suits family dinners, group outings, and local get-togethers rooted in the Veterans Memorial Boulevard dining strip.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the signatures the piece calls out: the Filet Mignon Po'boy, BBQ Shrimp, and the house Dipping Bread. The description underscores a 'meat-forward American' approach, so picking a steak or one of the highlighted protein dishes aligns with the kitchen's strengths. If you want a concise plan, opt for a standout meat entree and include one of the shared items listed among the signature dishes so the table can sample the room's characteristic flavors and approach to neighborhood steakhouse cooking.
Venue details
Ambiance
Laid-back atmosphere with moderate noise levels, attentive staff, and casual dining vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Filet Mignon Po'boy
- BBQ Shrimp
- Dipping Bread
Planning details
Location
3560 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- A Tavola, Notable alternative
- Centroamericana Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Habanero's - Metarie, Notable alternative
- Beraca Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Los Jefes Grill, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Crazy Johnnie's occupies Metairie's most accessible tier, walk-in seating, no booking friction, hours that extend past most neighborhood competitors. A Tavola offers more structured Italian service and a chef-driven menu at a higher price point, making it the better choice for date nights or business meals. Centroamericana Restaurant and Habanero's - Metarie deliver stronger flavor profiles for Latin American and Mexican cuisines respectively, while Beraca Restaurant brings more polished plating to its Central American menu.
For pure convenience and group-friendly flexibility, Crazy Johnnie's wins on ease of access. Los Jefes Grill competes in the same casual lane but with a tighter Latin American focus. If you're balancing a large party with varied tastes and no advance planning, the walk-in model here removes friction. But if quality of execution or a specific culinary point of view matters, even at the casual tier, allocate your meal to A Tavola or Beraca instead.
The verdict: book Crazy Johnnie's when logistics trump experience. For everything else, Metairie's dining scene offers sharper options at comparable or only slightly higher cost.
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Compare Crazy Johnnie's
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Crazy Johnnie's | Metairie | No published awards |
| A Tavola | Metairie | No published awards |
| Centroamericana Restaurant | Metairie | No published awards |
| Habanero's - Metarie | Metairie | No published awards |
| Beraca Restaurant | Metairie | No published awards |
| Los Jefes Grill | Metairie | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crazy Johnnie's good for solo dining?
Solo diners can use the confirmed hours to plan: Crazy Johnnie's opens at 11 AM daily and closes at 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10 PM Friday and Saturday.
Can Crazy Johnnie's accommodate groups?
If you are planning for a group, contact Crazy Johnnie's directly and use the confirmed Metairie hours as a starting point.
Can I eat at the bar at Crazy Johnnie's?
Bar seating is not listed. The available details cover the Metairie location, daily hours, business-casual dress code, but not the seating layout.
What should I order at Crazy Johnnie's?
What should I wear to Crazy Johnnie's?
The dress code is business casual. Crazy Johnnie's is open 11 AM to 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 10 PM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM to 9 PM Sunday.
