McAlister's Deli

I am aware that this is not the type of restaurant that we normally review, but one was just put into a strip mall near our house, so I figured I give it a brief once over on our blog. McAlister's Deli is an above average chain restaurant that has a vast menu offering several options that are actually quite good. I would say that my favorite options are the French Dip, which is pretty basic but delicious, and the New Yorker, which is very tasty. My wife is a big fan of the Memphian and the McAlister's Club, and she always seems to enjoy her meal. The service is what you would expect from a walk-up restaurant and the prices are a little high, but neither of these issues are prohibitive. One of the nicest things about McAlister's is that it is extremely kid friendly. There is a macaroni and cheese side dish option that is more than enough to satisfy my daughter, and allows us to take her out to eat without having to order anything extra. McAlister's does not really compare to all the great lunch restaurants that New Orleans has to offer, but if you are looking for something simple, or a change from the standard po'boy, it is a pretty good option. I give McAlister's Deli 2 and a half stars.