When you want the best, you go straight to the source. And when you’re craving BBQ shrimp, there’s one place that’s doing it better than most, and for good reason: they invented the dish! Today we’re checking out the iconic Pascal’s Manale, home to some of the best BBQ shrimp you’ve ever tasted.
Pascal’s Manale has been a time-honored treasure since it opened its doors back in 1913.
Pascal’s Manale/Facebook Manale’s was (and still is) a family business. After owner Frank Manale passed away, Pascal took over, eventually adding his name to the restaurant, becoming Pascal’s Manale.
Known for their raw oyster bar and BBQ shrimp, Pascal’s is one of those nostalgic restaurants that always puts a smile on your face.
Ronnie Rhodes/Google From the waiting room to the dining room, generations of New Orleanians have been dining at this historic eatery.
A restaurant doesn’t last 100 years without having a solid menu, and that’s exactly what you’ll find here.
Pascal’s Manale/Facebook For Creole Italian cuisine in the Crescent City, there’s no better option.
From pasta with meatballs to strip steaks, the menu at Pascal’s covers a wide range of options.
Pascal’s Manale/Facebook Both their lunch and dinner menus are just full of tasty creations, but there’s one particular item that’s a must-try…
One thing is for sure: when you visit Pascal’s you’ve got to try the BBQ Shrimp.
Pascal’s Manale/Facebook After all, they invented it.
In the 1950s, a friend of Pascal was visiting the restaurant, raving about this one particular shrimp dish he had gotten while in Chicago.
Pascal’s Manale/Facebook Pascal’s brother, Jake got to work in the kitchen, attempting to recreate it. When he served it to his friend, the friend said it was even better than the dish he had tried in Chicago. They decided to keep it on the menu, and as they say… the rest is history!
Before you end your meal, be sure to take a peep at their dessert menu.
Pascal’s Manale/Facebook A meal this perfect deserves a sweet finish. Bread pudding, pecan pie, and caramel custard are just a few of the sinfully delicious desserts you’ll find on the menu.
For more information, be sure to check out their website and follow them on Facebook.
Pascal’s Manale/Facebook
Manale’s was (and still is) a family business. After owner Frank Manale passed away, Pascal took over, eventually adding his name to the restaurant, becoming Pascal’s Manale.
Ronnie Rhodes/Google
From the waiting room to the dining room, generations of New Orleanians have been dining at this historic eatery.
For Creole Italian cuisine in the Crescent City, there’s no better option.
Both their lunch and dinner menus are just full of tasty creations, but there’s one particular item that’s a must-try…
After all, they invented it.
Pascal’s brother, Jake got to work in the kitchen, attempting to recreate it. When he served it to his friend, the friend said it was even better than the dish he had tried in Chicago. They decided to keep it on the menu, and as they say… the rest is history!
A meal this perfect deserves a sweet finish. Bread pudding, pecan pie, and caramel custard are just a few of the sinfully delicious desserts you’ll find on the menu.
Have you ever visited Pascal’s Manale? Share your experience with us in the comments below!
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