A TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS

A TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS

Tucked inside Kline Plaza in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, A TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS serves up flavorful, made-to-order Cajun and Creole specialties along with heartier sub sandwiches and seafood platters. Known for its laid-back neighborhood atmosphere, friendly service, and generous portion sizes, this local favorite has built a loyal following among seafood lovers, local workers, and comfort food enthusiasts. Whether you are dropping in for a quick lunch or picking up a warm seafood spread for dinner, the kitchen emphasizes hot, fresh preparation every single time.


Essential Information

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Address101 S 25th St, Harrisburg, PA 17104, United States
Phone+1 717-710-3981
Social Mediahttps://www.facebook.com/Rapidsandwices/

Operating Hours

DayActive Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
SundayClosed

Service, Accessibility, and Amenities

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Service OptionsDine-in, Takeout, Delivery
AccessibilityWheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, and seating
Atmosphere & CrowdCasual, cozy, welcoming, suitable for solo diners and families
ParkingAmple free parking available in Kline Plaza lot
Payment OptionsCredit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments

Why Visit? Key Highlights

  • Signature House Special Sauce: Guests rave about the signature “Panda Sauce”—a rich seafood cheese sauce that adds incredible flavor when smothered over fries, subs, or tacos “Panda Style.”
  • Made-To-Order Freshness: Every meal is cooked fresh upon arrival, ensuring platters, fish, and wings arrive piping hot and crispy.
  • Authentic Creole Flavors: Customer favorites include authentic Cajun jambalaya, crab cake combinations, perfectly seasoned whiting, and fried catfish.
  • Generous Portion Sizes: Diners consistently praise the hearty meal sizes offered at reasonable price points.
  • Welcoming Service: The friendly owner and hospitable staff foster a warm, welcoming neighborhood vibe.

Menu & Offerings

Platters

(All Platters Served with Fries)

Item NameItem Name
Catfish & ShrimpWhiting & Shrimp
Fish & Chicken TendersFish Tacos & Wings
CatfishJambalaya
Catfish & WingsTilapia & Wings
Salmon & WingsCatfish Nuggets & Shrimp
Catfish Nuggets & WingsChicken Tenders
Seafood PlatterTuna & Salmon
Whiting & WingsWings & Chicken Tenders
Wings & ShrimpSnack Plate (4 Sides)
Salmon & Chicken TendersSalmon Platter
Salmon & ShrimpShrimp Platter
Tilapia & ShrimpChicken Tenders & Shrimp
LasagnaPanda Chips & Dip
Mom DukesCrab Cakes
Jambalaya and CrabcakeCrabcake Platter

Hot Subs & Sandwiches

(Available as a Wrap or Round Pretzel Roll)

Item NameItem Name
Philly CheesesteakWhiting Fish Sub
Chicken CheesesteakCatfish Nugget Sub
Buffalo ChickenSalmon Cheese Steak
Grilled Italian ChickenCheesy BCR
Chicken ParmesanShrimp Cheese Steak
Cheesesteak MeltMushroom Swiss Burger
BBQ ChickenBuffalo Sub
Steak TeriyakiChicken Cordon Bleu
Pizza BurgerGyro – Chicken, Steak or Lamb
California BurgerBeyond Burger
Taco SubLemon Pepper Chicken
Caribbean Jerk ChickenHot Ham & Cheese

Cold Subs & Wraps

(Available as a Wrap or Round Pretzel Roll)

Item NameItem Name
Ham & CheeseRapid Club
ItalianVeggie
Turkey & CheeseRapid BLT

Wings, Fish Fillets & Catfish Nuggets

(Catfish Nugget Flavors: Hot, BBQ, Lemon Pepper, Hot Ranch, Teriyaki, Caribbean Jerk, Taco, Honey Hot, Mango)

Item NameItem Name
Shrimp (6pc, 12pc, 20pc, 50pc, 100pc)Fish Fillets – Whiting, Catfish, Tilapia (6pc, 12pc, 20pc, 50pc)
Chicken Tenders (6pc, 12pc, 20pc, 50pc)Wings (4 Wings & Fries, 6 Wings & Fries, 10 Wings, 20 Wings, 30 Wings, 50 Wings)

Fry Baskets & Mexican Specialties

(Chicken May Be Grilled or Crispy. Quesadilla & Taco Options: Steak, Chicken, Shrimp, Fish, or Tuna)

Item NameItem Name
Taco FriesBacon Cheese Fries
Philly FriesBLT Fries
Buffalo FriesRanch Bacon Fries
Italian FriesCheesy BCR
California FriesBBQ Fries
Cheese FriesQuesadillas
TacosFish Tacos / Shrimp Tacos

Salads

Item NameItem Name
Caesar SaladChef’s Salad
Chicken Caesar – Grilled or CrispyGrilled Tuna Salad
Steak SaladShrimp Salad

Side Items

Item NameItem Name
Grilled VeggiesMac & Cheese
Fried ZucchiniSide Salad
PickleBroccoli Bites
Mozzarella SticksPotato Salad
Portabella MushroomsPanda Dip
Jalapeno PoppersPanda Dip Add-On
FriesColeslaw