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#371 of 823 restaurants in New Orleans
  • Cuisines: Hot Dogs
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
  • Address: 517 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2701
  • Phone:  (504) 523-9260
Traveler Description: Closed due to damage sustained in Hurricane Katrina.
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Reviews of Lucky Dogs

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“Not good”
1 of 5 stars
PaulHunter
Stow, Ohio
May 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

These are very bland hot dogs sold in the french quarter out of carts. They are very expensive(think ballpark prices) and the servers are rude, expecting a large tip with every dog. Not worth it when there is so much quick good food in the quarter. Stay away. more

“only when drunk and...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 19, 2008

only when drunk and already scheduling a hang over day tomorrow more

“Great Late Night Meal”
4 of 5 stars
lao824
Newport Beach, California
Jan 17, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I thoroughly enjoyed my Lucky Dog, complete with all the fixings, bought from a vendor cart outside of the Tropical Isle on Bourbon St. There may have been a chance the number of Hurricanes and Grenade drinks I had consumed prior influenced my taste buds, but I thought it was much better than the muffaletta I had down the street... more

“4 am street meat!”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 18, 2007

4 am street meat! more

“Lucky dog vendors are...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 18, 2007

Lucky dog vendors are everywhere. more

“at your own risk”
2 of 5 stars
bbqman3341
gainesville ga
Dec 6, 2005
1/1 found this review helpful

the visual of the cart and operator are better than the actual product. made famous in the book, a confederacy of dunces , lucky dogs are legendary for their hang over prevention. 3am maybe, for lunch never! it's fun to watch them work their magic in the quarter though as the big red weinie cart works the crowds. kids love... more

“Gross!”
1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Chicago, Illinois
Jun 21, 2005

Just so you know, the locals call this place Yucky Dog! Keep away from them for your own good! more

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Lucky Dogs Address

517 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2701
Tel: (504) 523-9260
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