Shrimp po’ boy at The Quarter PHOTO BY MARK DAVIS

When Rudy and Beverly Delgado opened The Quarter in 2005, they brought some much-needed New Orleans fare to Far North Dallas. “There wasn’t any of our kind of food here,” Beverly says. “We have people from Louisiana come in and say, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m at home.’ It’s the real deal.” The Quarter — named after the NOLA slang for the French Quarter — is a bar, but you might easily mistake it for a full service restaurant. “You can come in here and get filet mignon at 1 in the morning,” Rudy says. “Where else can you get that?” The bar also is known for its bacon cheeseburgers, pizzas and baby back ribs along with po’ boys, muffalettas and char-grilled oysters. And it’s all made from scratch with the Delgados’ family recipes. To liven things up, there’s karaoke four nights a week and, if you’re a Saints fan, this is your bar — especially on Sundays during football season. The Quarter goes all out for Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day and events like Kaboom Town and Taste Addison. “If there’s anything to celebrate, we’re celebrating,” Beverly says. “Just like they do in New Orleans.”

The Quarter
Belt Line & Addison Rd.
972.788.1919

Three more spots for bar food

1 Vernon’s Grill
This smoky dive bar has some of the best sliders around — hamburger, pulled pork and pot roast — along with other great-tasting finger foods. Plus, the kitchen stays open until 2 a.m.
Belt Line & Montfort
972.661.3707

2 Sharky’s Bar & Grill
This popular sports bar is known for its cheeseburgers and hot wings, but if you’re trying to cut back on the calories, Sharky’s also offers a variety of salads and wraps.
Preston & Summerside
972.713.0201

3 Main Street Liquid Company
It’s a little outside the neighborhood in downtown Richardson, but this old-fashioned tavern has more than bar food. We’re talking chicken fried steak and prime rib along with other staples like burgers and tacos.
Main & Texas
972.231.5510