Crazy Johnnie's Cafe & Bar   

Attention meal-smart shoppers, Crazy Johnnie's offers one of the hottest deals around: prime cut filet mignon with 'crazy potatoes' (new potatoes boiled, smashed and mixed with butter, parsley and seasonings) for a mere $11.95. Seafood and daily specials offer variety; diners can also opt for etouffees, grilled tuna, barbecue shrimp or prime rib. A fine wine list complements the lot. Ambience is casual and upbeat. Lighting is clubby and subdued, following classic steakhouse form. Emphatically kid friendly, the entire family is welcome here; however, you can count on contending with a wait or a crowd when you dine -- it's rarely 'johnny on the spot' when it comes to being seated right away. But, once seated, service is snappy; the ongoing hustle and bustle make for rollicking fun. -- Michaela Morrissey