Why The Name?

In 1847, a secret benevolent society, "The independent Order of Oddfellows", founded a famous cemetery at the bottom of Canal Street, New Orleans.

This cemetery was named "Oddfellows Rest".

New Orleans was originally a swamp and still exists below sea level. The land on which Oddfellows Rest is located is relatively high by New Orleans standards. When the backwaters of the "Crevasse of 1849" poured in, the now infamous Oddfellows Rest remained intact.

Oddfellows Rest houses a sculptured memorial of John Howard, an English philanthropist, Yellow fever activist, and prison/Lazaretto reformer.

Across the street, a simple marble headstone marks the final resting place of pioneer jazz musician Emile "Stalebread" Lacourne. Blind, he played in the jazz bands of the legendary 1920's & 30's.

Today, Oddfellows Rest shelters a busy bus stop; in mid-facade lies a health food hut; and its once vividly painted cast iron gates are now black.

Oddfellows Rest is a symbol of birth and rebirth in New Orleans. It remembers the simplicity and sophistication of a city. It's history and cultures are so diverse as to provide the birthplace of jazz, the attempted exile of Napoleon, and the best food on Earth!

Welcome to "ODDFELLOWS REST", Hoboken, Relax and enjoy the flavors and textures of Authentic Louisiana cooking.