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Best Sausage Dishes in New Orleans
7 restaurants compared
Price range: $8.50 – $16.00
Avg recommendation: 98%
Top 5 Sausage Dishes in New Orleans (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 7 restaurants:
- Cajun Smoked Sausage at Buffa's Bar & Restaurant, $12.00 (Marigny)
- Red Beans and Rice at Coop's Place, $10.00 (French Quarter)
- Gumbo at Coop's Place, $11.00 (French Quarter)
- House-Cured Sausage at Cochon Butcher, $8.50 (Warehouse District)
- Red Beans and Rice at Dooky Chase's, $14.95 (Treme)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 7 Sausage Dishes
#1
Cajun Smoked Sausage
Buffa's Bar & RestaurantMarigny·$
$12.00
Smoked Cajun sausage served as a sandwich or po'boy with toppings.
Tip: Get it as a po'boy with lettuce, tomato, and mayo — the smoky sausage and New Orleans-style bread is a classic pairing.
#2
Red Beans and Rice
Coop's PlaceFrench Quarter·$
$10.00
Slow-cooked red beans with sausage, served over rice.
Tip: One of the cheapest and most filling meals at Coop's. The sausage adds substance and flavor. Great value.
#3
Gumbo
Coop's PlaceFrench Quarter·$
$11.00
Rich, slow-cooked gumbo with okra, sausage, and seafood.
Tip: Gumbo is a good lighter option if you want something warm but less filling than the jambalaya or fried chicken.
#4
House-Cured Sausage
Cochon ButcherWarehouse District·$
$8.50
Andouille and boudin sausages made daily by the in-house butchers, grilled and served with mustard.
Tip: Order this as a quick lunch. It's casual, affordable, and shows the butcher's craft without the commitment of a full sandwich.
#5
Red Beans and Rice
Dooky Chase'sTreme·$$
$14.95
Creole red beans slow-cooked with sausage and served over rice.
Tip: This is a Monday tradition in New Orleans — Dooky Chase's version is the standard.
#6
Hot Sausage Po'Boy
Melba's9th Ward·$$
$11.99
Spicy hot sausage on fresh bread with toppings.
Tip: Pair it with the 9th Ward Gumbo — the spice levels complement each other beautifully.
#798% recommend
Jambalaya
Coop's PlaceFrench Quarter·$
$16.00
Spiced rice dish with sausage, rabbit, and tasso, simmered until deeply flavored.
Tip: The portion is substantial. Pair it with the fried chicken or eat it alone as a complete meal.