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Willie Mae's Scotch House

2401 Saint Ann St, New Orleans, LA 70119-3405 (Mid-City)
504-822-9503
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Ranked #88 of 1,084 restaurants in New Orleans
Price range: INR55 - INR55
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot
Neighbourhood: Mid-City
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Orlando, Florida
Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

After seeing this place a few times on food network shows...said if I go to NOL make it a stop on my list.......after a walk through Louis Armstrong park we got directions more of a walk than expected but worth it ........we were hungry and thirsty so the good cold ice tea and chicken dishes hit the spot did not... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

So the one and only thing, and really the most important thing that is out of this world about this restaurant is the product, if it weren't that I now truly believe these folks have the best FRIED CHICKEN EVER, I would not go there. Forget the lines, the rude waiters, and somewhat fostered locals, think CHICKEN!! I am a... More

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Texas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Let me preface my comments by saying that I've lived in the South most of my life and I've enjoyed many great chicken joints and chicken from family outings. But I had a funny feeling when both the doorman at my hotel and my cab driver kind of gave a little look like I was a typical tourist so let's... More

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Saint Cloud, Minnesota
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Strongly urge you to take a cab, it is a fair hike through questionable areas from the Quarter. You will wait in line if you have more than 2 in your party. But, it is worth the effort and time in line. It's hard to describe the crispiness and flavor of the chicken. Daughter and I opted for the all... More

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Las Vegas,NV
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Fresh, hot, juicy, crispy fried chicken. My southern raised husband, who really knows his fried chicken, loved this chicken. Very crispy with a slight spicy kick - who needs the Colonel when you can come here?? Smooth creamy mac and cheese. Warm cornbread muffins. Deep fried okra - yummy. Not at all greasy. Friendly atmosphere and great service. It lived... More

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Gastonia, North Carolina
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Okay, I am a southerner and I have had a lot of fried chicken. This place had the juiciest and most crispy fried chicken I have ever had in my life! All of the southern fixings that you can get with your meal are awesome as well. If you have to wait in line, it is worth it! There is... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

It was hot in New Orleans the day we decided to walk to Willie Mae's. The girl at the hotel said it was the most humid day so far this year. I live in Vegas, so I'm not used to humidity, nor am I good with it. We walked the two miles through a neighborhood that was not the nicest,... More

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Wahiawa, Hawaii
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

I love fried chicken and this is one of the best! Located in a run down residential area which adds to the adventure of hunting for a treasure!

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Baltic, Connecticut
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18 reviews 18 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

You will never find fried chicken this good. A little hard to find. If you are looking for ambience-look somewhere else. This is all about the food. Worth the air fare just for lunch!

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New Orleans, Louisiana
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Can't say anything else. Best fried chicken I have ever had. Seedy location, so take a cab and don't leave a car outside in this area.

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