Restaurant in New Orleans, United States

Liuzza’s by the Track

Name: Liuzza’s by the Track
Address: 1518 N Lopez St, New Orleans, LA 70119, United States, New Orleans, US
Telephone: +1 504-218-7888

130Pearl Points

Casual trackside

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Liuzza’s by the Track, Restaurant in New Orleans

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About Liuzza’s by the Track

Liuzza's by the Track is worth booking for a casual Creole-Cajun meal when ease, neighborhood energy, value matter more than polish. It is a better fit for group lunches or relaxed celebrations than for quiet dates or business dinners, with OAD Cheap Eats recognition supporting its value case.

Liuzza's by the Track is a New Orleans Creole-Cajun restaurant with a casual dress code and confirmed Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats recognition, including a #454 ranking in North America for 2024 and a Recommended listing for 2026. Those are the most useful verified signals: this is best framed as a casual New Orleans pick rather than a formal fine-dining booking.

Plan around the confirmed hours: Monday through Friday 11 am–8 pm, Saturday 11 am–3 pm, Sunday closed. Beyond the cuisine, hours, casual dress code, OAD Cheap Eats recognition, specific details such as exact menu items, seating format, bar dining, takeout, delivery, dietary accommodations should be checked directly with the restaurant before you go.

Why the New Orleans setting is the point

The appeal is direct: Liuzza's by the Track gives diners a casual Creole-Cajun option in New Orleans. It is not necessary to treat it as a polished celebration booking; use it when the group wants a relaxed meal and the verified hours fit the plan.

For broader planning, use our full New Orleans restaurants guide, then compare other meals against bars, hotels, experiences through our New Orleans bars guide, our New Orleans hotels guide, our New Orleans experiences guide.

Who should go, who should cross-shop

Go if the group wants a casual Creole-Cajun restaurant in New Orleans and the published hours work for the meal. Skip it if the occasion requires a more formal or highly structured dining experience, since the verified facts point to a casual restaurant rather than a luxury tasting-menu destination.

Cross-shop by occasion. Cafe Degas, 1000 Figs, Gabrielle, Bonafried, Santa Fe are other New Orleans options to consider depending on the mood and meal you want.

Quick reference: choose Liuzza's by the Track for a casual Creole-Cajun meal in New Orleans; choose another option when the occasion calls for a different style, setting, or pace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is lunch or dinner better at Liuzza's by the Track?

The verified hours are Monday through Friday 11 am–8 pm, Saturday 11 am–3 pm, Sunday closed. That means weekday visits can be planned earlier or later in the day, while Saturday is limited to the 11 am–3 pm window. Check the restaurant directly for current details before going.

What are alternatives to Liuzza's by the Track in New Orleans?

Other New Orleans options to consider include Bonafried, Santa Fe, Cafe Degas, Gabrielle, 1000 Figs. Liuzza's by the Track is the Creole-Cajun choice here when you want a casual restaurant with confirmed OAD Cheap Eats recognition.

Is Liuzza's by the Track good for a special occasion?

It depends on the occasion. The verified dress code is casual, the confirmed recognition is from Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats, so it is better framed as a relaxed New Orleans meal than as a formal celebration restaurant. For a different kind of dinner, compare it with Cafe Degas or Gabrielle.

What should I wear to Liuzza's by the Track?

The verified dress code is casual. Comfortable casual clothing is the safest expectation unless the restaurant states otherwise through its official channels.

Can I eat at the bar at Liuzza's by the Track?

Bar seating is not confirmed in the verified information. Do not plan around bar dining unless you confirm it directly with the restaurant before going.

Is Liuzza's by the Track good for solo dining?

The verified facts support treating it as a casual Creole-Cajun restaurant in New Orleans, but solo-dining suitability is not specifically confirmed. If that matters, check with the restaurant directly and plan around the posted hours.

Can Liuzza's by the Track accommodate groups?

Group accommodations are not confirmed in the verified information. For any group meal, check the venue's official channels, keep the published hours in mind: Monday through Friday 11 am–8 pm, Saturday 11 am–3 pm, Sunday closed.

Location

1518 N Lopez St, New Orleans, LA 70119, United States

New Orleans, United States

Compare Liuzza’s by the Track

Liuzza's by the Track and similar venues

Venue	Location	Cuisine	Awards
Liuzza’s by the Track	New Orleans	Creole-Cajun	Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America Recommended (2026); Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America Ranked #454 (2024)
Bonafried	New Orleans	Fried chicken / Southern	,
Cafe Degas	New Orleans	,	,
1000 Figs	New Orleans	,	,
Gabrielle	New Orleans	,	,
Santa Fe	New Orleans	,	,

How Liuzza's by the Track compares with similar nearby venues.

Where to go if this is not the right fit

For a quieter or more composed meal, choose Cafe Degas. For a casual alternative with a different food direction, choose 1000 Figs. Both are better fits when the group wants less Creole-Cajun heft or a different room dynamic.

How it compares in New Orleans

Liuzza's by the Track is the practical choice when the group wants Creole-Cajun food with neighborhood energy and easier logistics. Bonafried is the closer casual-value comparison for Southern comfort, but it points more directly toward fried chicken than Creole-Cajun. Choose Liuzza's for a broader local-feeling meal; choose Bonafried when the craving is narrower and more fried-chicken focused.

Cafe Degas and Gabrielle are better cross-shops for a more composed dinner, especially if the occasion needs calmer pacing or a more intentional dining-room feel. Liuzza's is easier to justify for a casual celebration; Cafe Degas and Gabrielle make more sense when the meal itself needs to carry the night.

1000 Figs and Santa Fe are useful alternatives when cuisine preference matters more than New Orleans tradition. 1000 Figs is the smarter pivot for lighter, shareable eating, while Santa Fe works when the group wants a different neighborhood mood without turning the meal formal.