This restaurant has been weathering storms and going strong for more than two decades. Pull up a chair inside this dining room overlooking St. Charles Street and you'll soon see why. The food is a skilled blend of Cajun and Creole undertones laced with French and Italian inspiration, but there's no need to classify it, just enjoy it. The house-made spaghetti is a perennial favorite but there are so many winning dishes, including a refreshing jumbo lump crab with watermelon and their take on the classic duck confit: Muscovy duck leg confit with dirty rice and citrus gastrique. It's a signature for a reason. Don't miss the comforting finale of vanilla pot de creme with local blackberries and cornmeal madeleines.