You haven't been to New Orleans until you have eaten at the Acme Oyster House. Granted, it doesn't look like much from the outside, and the inside is not much better, but you can't find a more reasonable meal in the French Quarter. Even though we didn't get to the restaurant until around 2pm, there was still a line. Please don't let the line discourage you--the wait will be well worth it once you get inside and dig into a platter of the world-famous oysters. If you want to watch them shuck your dinner, then ask the doorman for a seat at the main bar--not the back bar.
We found ourselves seated at a big table in the back of the restaurant. Our tablemates (yes, they do believe in sharing tables here) were four young ladies and later a family of four. But by sharing tables you get to see what your tablemates order and whether you should have ordered what they ordered.
Since the Acme is known for oysters, I ordered the oyster platter for $10.99, and let me assure you, there were more than a dozen on my plate. The platters come with one side, but I asked for an extra side of cole slaw because I had been told it was very good. And it was very good, very sweet, just the way I like it.
My wife let me sample her red beans and rice with smoked sausage ($6.49), and they were very good.
One dish that I saw a lady across from me order was the New Orleans Medley, for $7.49. It consisted of a sampling of gumbo, jambalaya, and red beans and rice. I think I know what my next meal will be at the Acme Oyster Bar, but then you can't beat their oysters.