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Willie Mae's Scotch House

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2401 Saint Ann St (Tonti Street)
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 822-9503
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Southern / Soul, Cajun / Creole, Fried Chicken
$ $
Hours
Mon–Sat: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
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From The Daily Meal

Willie Mae's Scotch House
Willie Mae Seaton, New Orleans Culinary Legend, Dies at 99
Seaton Opened Willie Mae’s Scotch House in 1957
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  • Andrew Zimmern visited the Treme neighborhood where residents are still rebuilding after the damage left by hurricane Katrina. This special place is going strong, serving their famous fried chicken.
    Travel Channel | 2012-01-25 12:31:04
  • Amazing fried chicken, often called the best in town. The food and atmosphere are quintessential New Orleans, among the best youll find in town. [Eater 38 Member]
    Eater | 2011-10-05 16:47:20
  • DIP EVERYTHING INTO EVERYTHING ELSE
    Matt | 2012-12-20 15:30:23
  • Willie Mae's is known for their chicken! - Dawn Richard
    BET | 2012-04-01 08:59:13
  • Loved it!!! Yummy food & friendly servers.
    Rennee | 2013-02-28 18:58:22
  • Go to Willie Mae's Scotch House & order the Fried Chicken. It's amazing. This might be the best Fried Chicken I've ever had. Also order the butter beans w gravy. It sounds crazy but it's delicious
    TJ | 2010-01-10 23:01:53
  • Definatly NOT KFC! I think there's crack in the fryer!
    Kjersti | 2011-09-27 15:12:35
  • Gambit's Best of New Orleans Readers' Poll 2012 Winner: Best Soul Food Restaurant
    Gambit New Orleans | 2012-09-04 17:40:36
  • Don't leave to New Orleans without getting this fried chicken.
    Carolyn W. | 2013-04-27 17:02:07
  • i CHECKED IT OUT ON THE FOOD NETWORK AND IT IS ALL THAT AND A BAG OF CHIPS...YOU NEED TO GO AND GET YOURS IN WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE ...AND OH YES YOUR GOING TO HAVE TO WAIT IN LINE BUT ITS WORTH IT
    Brian | 2013-11-20 06:48:19
  • AMAZING CHICKEN, AWESOME RED BEANS & RICE!!!!!
    Gina | 2013-11-11 15:02:37
  • Try the America's Best Fried Chicken
    John | 2013-06-08 13:54:01
  • Fried chicken was phenomenal. Mac and cheese was meh. Potato salad and fried okra were very good.
    Dennis | 2013-03-19 20:13:09
  • Junior League volunteers from Canada, the UK & the US took part in the effort to rebuild Willie Mae's following Hurricane Katrina.
    The Junior League | 2011-07-05 13:23:23
  • The fried chicken ous the best anywhere! Friendly service and cozy atmosphere. Try the butter brands and rice, fried chicken and the bread pudding!
    Jessica | 2011-05-02 13:41:21
  • A must go to restaurant in New Orleans
    Jeannette | 2011-03-24 15:35:59
  • Best fried chicken... ever!
    Steven | 2010-03-13 01:57:12
  • Definitely try the cornbread!
    Port | 2015-03-09 14:20:07
  • The Fried Okra is the best in the Parish
    Dan | 2014-05-30 12:06:39
  • Probably the best fried chicken I've ever had, though I think part of their secret is lots of salt. Their cornbread is also killer.
    Jeb | 2013-12-01 02:24:08