Mid priced dinner w/ a group?

I%26#39;m attending a conference at the Hilton and am looking for some good dinner restaurants that we can either walk to or take the trolley (or a quick cab ride). I%26#39;ll have a group (8-12) and need something not too expensive, and would like some good authentic New Orleans atmosphere. I have Mulates on the list, but they don%26#39;t take reservations. Where else should we try?

Thanks!

Mid priced dinner w/ a group?

Mr. B%26#39;s is moderate priced. BBQ shrimp entree is $22. Most entrees are about $20.

http://www.mrbsbistro.com/info.php

Mr. B%26#39;s takes reservations. They are at 201 Royal St. in the FQ.

Mid priced dinner w/ a group?

If you%26#39;re looking for authentic New Orleans atmosphere, I%26#39;d skip Mulate%26#39;s. They attempt to create a Cajun atmosphere, which is more like restaurants around the Lafayette area.

Jacques-Imo%26#39;s takes reservations for parties of five or more. It%26#39;s a 10-15 minute taxi ride from the Hilton and it%26#39;s a great place to go with a group.

http://www.jacquesimoscafe.com/

I%26#39;d recommend Feelings Cafe in the Marigny. Cab ride required, but it%26#39;s mid-priced, consistently wonderful, and it has a truly authentic New Orleans atmosphere and cuisine. The restaurant is housed in a former plantation see: http://www.feelingscafe.com/. Arrive early for your reservation and have a drink on the patio. I recommend the gulf fish Nicolas.

Another great restaurant - albeit Spanish - is Rio Mar in the Warehouse District. It%26#39;s adjacent to Mulates. Wonderful tapas and Chilean and Argentian wines. Here%26#39;s the website: http://www.riomarseafood.com/ and it%26#39;s within walking distance.

Both restaurants take reservations.

Feelings is a great place. I have eaten there at least 3 times. The building is just beautiful. Very laid back neighborhood restaurant with moderate prices. Take a cab there and back at night. It is just outside (downriver) of the FQ in the Faubourg Marigny.

I%26#39;ll add my recommendation for Feelings to those already posted. We%26#39;ve always enjoyed the food and the service there. It%26#39;s on Chartres, a few blocks downriver past Elysian Fields.