{"id":3240,"date":"2015-11-23T08:07:00","date_gmt":"2015-11-23T16:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chilltravelers.com\/chill\/?p=3240"},"modified":"2015-11-26T07:50:57","modified_gmt":"2015-11-26T15:50:57","slug":"nola-arrives-in-titusville-florida-orleans-by-the-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chilltravelers.com\/chill\/nola-arrives-in-titusville-florida-orleans-by-the-river\/","title":{"rendered":"NOLA Arrives In Titusville Florida – Orleans By The River!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chill Travelers Rating: [usr 8]<\/p>\n

We often joke that we can pass almost any restaurant except a Creole Cajun eatery. \u00a0Like BBQ, the other truism is that “there are no bad Cajun restaurants.”<\/p>\n

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Note the dark beer! \ud83d\ude09 Click For Menu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We were cruising last Faturday headed for one of our favorite oyster bars when we saw Orleans By The River on the main drag along the water heading toward downtown Titusville Florida. \u00a0The outside and signage screamed New Orleans. \u00a0We did a U-Turn and pulled into the parking lot. \u00a0A quick look at Zomato and there was no listing. \u00a0This meant it was new and ready for a review by Chill Travelers.<\/p>\n

We walked in and were greeted by some New Orleans Jazz streaming out of a high tech juke box. \u00a0Clearly this was a new place which we confirmed that it was just two months old. \u00a0The interior is upscale and inviting. \u00a0As usual, we chose the bar to eat at because we can learn so much from the bartender and in this case a chance meeting with the owner.<\/p>\n

We ordered a couple of dark beers on tap from the well stocked large authentic New Orleans bar. \u00a0They offer traditional New Orleans drinks like Hurricane’s and just about any other beer, wine or spirits.<\/p>\n

Often we try a few different appetizers when we find a place that we will be able to frequent. \u00a0It helps us initially rate the food while giving us a chance to learn about what people that work there like to eat.<\/p>\n

So we opened the menu and to great surprise, we eyed Boudin Balls fried Louisiana style. \u00a0They have both pork and chicken Boudin. \u00a0It comes with a ranch dressing…wrong!, so we ordered Remoulade on the side. \u00a0They arrived quickly and there were six very large balls per order. \u00a0The first bites were just the Boudin Balls without sauce. \u00a0Lightly spicy, they were the real deal. \u00a0Our gauge is always Billy’s in Scott Louisiana just outside Lafayette. \u00a0If Billy’s are a 10, which they are, Orleans was a solid 7.5. \u00a0This would put them on a par with Don’s which is also in Scott. \u00a0 So, damn good. \u00a0Adding the Remoulade kicked them up a notch and we used the ranch dressing for some good fries that local Yelpers talked about. \u00a0Nice!<\/p>\n

So, this is a first review. \u00a0We will go back for the Gumbo, Jambalaya and other Creole treats.<\/p>\n

It is hard to find a bar\/restaurant in Titusville that has good dark beer on tap and good food. \u00a0Imagine our delight that Orleans is also a Cajun Creole bistro. \u00a0Our new GoTo for a quick bite and beer in Titusville.<\/p>\n

The main thing we will try next is a fried oyster Caesar salad. \u00a0Your will have to ask for it because they currently only offer the Caesar and a fried oyster Po’Boy. \u00a0I am sure they will make it for foodies that long for the fried oyster Caesar and K-Paul’s in NOLA.<\/p>\n

Orleans is shaking out really nicely even though it is a privately run restaurant that is only two month old.<\/p>\n

Update<\/h3>\n

Stopped by for a quick bite and brew for lunch. \u00a0Had the special half Po Boy and Soup. \u00a0Chose the oyster Po Boy and Gumbo. \u00a0Outstanding gumbo with dark roux and the right amount of spices. \u00a0Reminded me of K-Paul’s. \u00a0The Po Boy was authentic and they offered the Remoulade sauce and a special Cajun mustard sauce. \u00a0Both were great \u00a0The Po Boy French Baguette was fresh and the oysters were cooked to perfection. \u00a0Would recommending spicing up the batter a bit on the oysters if serves separately. Just hinting again that they need fried oysters separately.<\/p>\n

To the owner, we always have recommendations. \ud83d\ude09 \u00a0As certifiable Creole foodies, it is probably good to listen up ;-).<\/p>\n