While New Orleans is better known for blackened fish, crawfish étouffée and even alligator sausage, the American Lamb Board compiled a list of NOLA restaurants serving American Lamb. While attending the American Sheep Industry 2019 Conference, we encourage you to support these restaurants with American Lamb on the Menu. Baaa appétit.

Bayonawww.bayona.com430 Dauphine Street (.5 miles from conference hotel)(504) 525-4455Chef/owner Susan Spicer is a pioneer in the slow food movement and this French Quarter cottage restaurant features local ingredients whenever possible. Check out her peppered lamb loin with herbed goat cheese, zinfandel sauce and roasted potatoes for $35.

Clancys www.clancysneworleans.com6100 Annunciation Street (6 miles from conference hotel)(504) 895-1111This uptown bistro menu includes Colorado Lamb. Enjoy fennel garlic compound butter melting over three rosy chops accompanied by gratin potatoes for $39.75. Reservations highly recommended.

Cochon Butcherwww.cochonbutcher.com930 Tchoupitoulas (I mile from conference hotel)(504) 588-7675Check out this butcher shop, sandwich shop and wine bar in the New Orleans Warehouse district (next to Cochon Restaurant) and try a Moroccan Spiced Lamb Sandwich. It’s served with cucumbers, tzatziki and chili oil on a flatbread for $12.

Criollowww.criollonola.com214 Royal Street (.3 miles from conference hotel)504-681-4444Enjoy a cocktail at the revolving carousel bar and Colorado Rack of Lamb at the refined Creole bistro in the Hotel Monteleone. Current menu calls out doublecut Colorado Lamb Chop served with fall vegetable medley, fingerling potatoes, creole mustard persillade and port wine reduction for $31.

Desi Vega’s Steakhousewww.desivegasteaks.com628 St. Charles Avenue (.6 miles from conference hotel)(504) 523-7600This classic steakhouse with high ceilings includes Colorado Lamb on the menu. Enjoy four broiled succulent Colorado Lamb chops, served with flaming mojito glaze over garlic mashed potatoes for $48.

Galatoires 33 Bar and Steakwww.galatoires33barandsteak.com215 Bourbon Street (.6 miles from conference hotel)(504) 335-3932Stroll down Bourbon Street to this stately bar and eatery serving seafood and steaks. Colorado Lamb Chops with a choice of sauces are available for $48.

Herbsaintwww.herbsaint.com701 St. Charles Avenue (1 mile from conference hotel)(504) 524-4114Discover upscale French and American fare in an airy space with St. Charles Avenue views and outdoor seats. The menu includes a Lamb and Mushroom Lasagna with Greens for $27.

LePetite Grocerywww.lapetitegrocery.com4238 Magazine Street (4 miles from conference hotel)(504) 891-3377Relish made-from-scratch Louisiana fare (including Roasted Lamb Loin with lentil ragout, fingerling potatoes and vadouvan sauce for $30) in a quaint cottage that housed a grocery store in the 1800s.

Pelican Clubwww.pelicanclub.com312 Exchange Place (.2 miles form conference hotel)(504) 523-1504This stylish place features a sophisticated Creole menu, three dining rooms, a bar and weekend piano music. Menu includes a 9-ounce Rack of Lamb, marinated and roasted with rosemary pesto crust and port-mint demi-glace, truffle mashed potatoes and asparagus for $33.

Sabawww.eatwithsaba.com5757 Magazine St (5 miles from conference hotel)(504) 324-7770Meaning grandfather in Hebrew, Saba is found in uptown New Orleans and is worth the cab fare. Chef Alon Shaya pays homage to the culinary landscape of Israel. The menu includes several lamb items including a lamb hummus, lamb kebabs and grape leaves stuffed with ground lamb.

Toups Meaterywww.toupsmeatery.com845 N Carrollton Ave (3 miles from conference hotel)(504) 252-4999A flavorful lamb neck dish is a staple on the menu at this carnivore-friendly restaurant featuring Cajun dishes plus cocktail pitchers in a rustic space with a patio.

Note – Restaurant menu items and sourcing are always subject to change so please confirm that an American Lamb dish is on the menu when you make reservations.