Louisiana Purchase SD

4.5

764 Reviews

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 50 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Charming

Conveniently set on Louisiana Street in North Park, our design of this intimate cocktail restaurant was inspired by the charm &; character of New Orleans, with creative touches of personal effects giving guests the feeling of warmth, community & fun
Architect Jeff Svitak helped create a modern interpretation of a classic French Quarter restaurant, introducing elements of wood, marble &; rich velvet. Our lush patio seating flows seamlessly into our indoor dining space, a nod to the courtyards found across the beautiful southern city.
Our rotating food menu will be dedicated to only the best seasonal ingredients, featuring big &; bold flavors from the region. Executive Chef Quinnton Austin recently relocated to San Diego from New Orleans, bringing with him an exciting wealth of knowledge &; experience in the culinary melting pot that defines southern cuisine
Alligator Cheesecake, Andouille Fried Red Beans & Rice w/Chipotle Mousse, &

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Location
2305 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2719
Phone number
(619) 723-2880
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Creole, Southern
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Quintton Austin
Delivery & takeout
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Popular dishes

CATFISH MONICA
fried or blackened catfish filet, rice, crawfish n' cajun cream
DROP TOP CHICKEN FLOCK
vanilla waffle topped with fried wings, honey butter, maple syrup n' fresh fruit
N' GRITS
choice of catfish or shrimp served with creole sauce, smoked gouda grits, bacon n' green onion
Oxtail Omelette
potatoes + peppers + onion + garlic + cheese + oxtail gravy

What 764 people are saying

Louisiana Purchase SD reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Louisiana Purchase SD offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing" food and a "great atmosphere." Diners rave about the "Mac and cheese with oxtail" and "lemon pepper catfish." The restaurant's music and vibe create an authentic New Orleans ambiance. While service sometimes fluctuates, the "friendly" staff and "delicious" cuisine keep patrons returning.

764 Reviews

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verena
San Diego5 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I ordered the lemon pepper catfish with greens, mac n cheese, and yams. My daughter ordered the shrimp and grits. We shared plates. Overall, the food was good. My catfish, greens, mac n cheese and yams came out nice and hot. The flvor of all of my food was excellent except the mac n cheese. For me, it lacked the gouda cheese flavor that I expected, especially for an uncharge of $4. Also, for the shrimp and grits....flavor was excellent but my suggestion would be to make sure that the grits are served piping hot and increaae the portion. For the price, I should have enough grits to enjoy all of my shrimp with grits. I will definitely be back because overall, it was an excellent experience.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time going to LP and the food was great, our waiter was awesome and patient. The overall vibe of this place was amazing. We will definitely be coming back :)!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles11 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The service was friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and overall a good experience. It is an open environment and even though there were a lot of heat lamps, it was still pretty cold at night.
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Lori
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing and service was great. Really special birthday celebration for my friend Jill. Thanks LP!!!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server was attentive. Cocktails were delicious. Food recommendations helped with meal selections. Food was fantastic. We’ll be back to sample more.
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Anitra
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I live 2 hours away and I love everything about this restaurant and I will continue to support them every once month
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Antoine
Orange County1 review
1.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Terrible service, uncooked biscuits, medicore food
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles3 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been here multiple times, but this visit has been the worst mostly wont be going back…
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David
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very first time experiencing L.P. and I enjoyed it once I set down. The atmosphere was amazing. The warmth of tone in there from smiles, to chatter, to singing of happy birthday. I was in the right place. The bartender was welcoming, the manager (who I had no idea they were the manager) gave great conversation. My food was very well prepared, it had great taste and flavor. Yes, the portion size was good. Overall it was a great time, I enjoyed the complimentary drinks. I could go on about this place. With all this, I’ll be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Naomi was amazing! Alligator cheesecake was one of the best dishes I’ve ever had.
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Louisiana Purchase SD is rated 4.5 stars by 764 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 50 times today

2305 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2719

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(619) 723-2880
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Creole, Southern
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Quintton Austin
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Louisiana Purchase SD

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About this restaurant

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Popular dishes

Gator Bites

LP Ribeye

Lemon Pepper Wets

Menu

BIG BRUNCH EASIES

CATFISH MONICA

DROP TOP CHICKEN FLOCK

N' GRITS

Oxtail Omelette

What 764 people are saying

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