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Arnauds
Old Louisiana elegance at its best, Arnauds serves classic Creole food in beautiful turn of the century dining rooms. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, this restaurant is the largest and most renowned in the entire city.
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August
One of celebrity chef John Besh’s beloved restaurants, August focuses on local ingredients and French culinary traditions. The historic 19th century building incorporates grand details such as a wood paneled bar and dining room with massive crystal chandeliers. There are...
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Brennan’s
First appearing on the New Orleans dining scene in 1946, Brennan’s has since become a staid classic and is known for inventing Bananas Foster. Moving from its original location on Bourbon Street in 1956, Brennan’s now occupies a stunning, two-story...
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Coquette
In a lovely historic building on Magazine Street, Coquette is one of New Orleans’ most gracious dining venues. The restaurant was part of the wave of eateries to open after Hurricane Katrina and thereby started a foodie revival. The dining...
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Sylvain
Housed in a former carriage house, this cool, funky eatery serves traditional Southern food and cocktails with a twist. Popular with locals, Sylvain is primarily a dinner and bar spot, but the kitchen also serves brunch Friday through Sunday.
New Orleans

Although New Orleans is known for its heavy-handed cocktail culture, food is the real art form for locals. The robust restaurant scene is as diverse as the city itself, offering a mix of old, new, Creole, French, Cajun and American cuisines, which creates a distinctly unique culinary scene. Most restaurants fall under the category of “local cuisine,” which can be anything from fried oyster po’boys at Domilise’s to duck breast with creamy seared brussel sprouts at Boucherie, finished off with a moonshine root beer float at Cochon. While the majority of eateries are family-friendly, those with kids should be sure to stop at cult favorite Café du Monde for a beignet.