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Read MoreAntoine’s Restaurant
Antoine’s Restaurant has been a mainstay on the New Orleans dining scene for over 150 years. Opened in 1840 by Antoine Alciatore, the restaurant has survived multiple wars, hurricanes, prohibition and the Great Depression, and it still serves up admirable...
Read MoreArnauds
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.
Read MoreBoucherie
Boucherie started as a late-night food revolution in a purple food truck (often parked outside famed music hall Tipitina’s) but quickly became one of the best quality fine dining (but bargain) restaurants in the city. Located far away from the...
Read MoreBrennan’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...
Read MoreCafé du Monde
Café du Monde is a New Orleans institution famous for beignets, fried sweet doughnuts dusted with powdered sugar. Succumb to the unofficial tourist headquarters, where you can indulge in warm beignets from early morning breakfast all through the day and...
Read MoreCasamento’s
Founded in 1919, Casamento’s is a beloved New Orleans institution known for its seafood, particularly oysters, crabcakes and seafood gumbo. The son and grandson of the original founder still run the restaurant and generations of New Orleans natives consider meals...
Read MoreClancy’s
Clancy’s is classic old-school New Orleans, serving delicious Creole dishes in a chic and quaint setting. It is popular with locals and travelers alike, and has a well-curated wine list. Primarily a dinner spot, Clancy’s is only open for lunch...
Courtesy CochonRead MoreCochon
While the multitude of pork dishes (cured, smoked, pressed etc.) served up at Cochon, are irresistible, they by no means reflect the wide array of nouveau-Cajun food served here. James Beard–winner Stephen Stryjewski has transformed this Warehouse District restaurant into...
Read MoreDomilise’s Po-Boy & Bar
A bit rough around the edges, this uptown sandwich shop nevertheless serves some of the best po-boys in the city. Po-Boys are traditional sub sandwiches with various (usually fried) fillings, served atop New Orleans famous French bread. First-time visitors should...
Read MoreEmeril’s
Nestled in renovated pharmacy warehouse in the cool Warehouse District, Emeril's is the crown jewel in Chef Emeril Lagasse’s empire. Serving “New New Orleans” food, guests can enjoy watching chefs work in the bustling open kitchen while sipping vintages from the massive...
Read MoreGalatoire’s Restaurant
The epitome of an old-style New Orleans bistro, Galatoire’s remains a favorite amongst locals and tourists. While the lines outside may seem daunting, once inside you will be treated to a boisterous crowd of friendly waiters and diners eager to...
Read MoreGautreau’s
One of the best restaurants in New Orleans, Gautreau’s has been recognized by Food & Wine and the James Beard foundation as a hothouse for great young chefs. Set in an elegant house on Soniat Street, the restaurant is known...
Read MoreHansen’s Sno-Bliz
Named an American Classic by the James Beard Foundation, Hansen’s Sno-Bliz is truly a New Orleans institution. Founded in 1939 by Ernest and Mary Hansen, locals of all generations flock to this dessert shop where lines regularly reach out the...
Read MoreHerbsaint
Herbsaint is a restaurant that pays homage to the spirit and history of New Orleans, with a modern look to the future. This local favorite is a comfortable, casually upscale eatery serving French-inspired cuisine with a Southern touch. The menu...
Read MoreLa Petite Grocery
This corner restaurant on Magazine Street in the Garden District is a local mainstay serving French-Creole food in a lovely, dimly-lit atmosphere. While the regular menu serves inventive cuisine using local ingredients, the daily specials are the real stars and...
Read MoreMother’s Restaurant
Founded in 1938, Mother’s occupies a historic brick building in the Central Business District. Most famous are the po’boys and ham sandwiches.
Fried oysters at Mr. B's Bistro, Courtesy Mr. B's Bistro, New OrleansRead MoreMr. B’s Bistro
New Orleans locals tend to avoid the tourist-packed streets of the historic French Quarter, but many will make an exception to dine at Mr. B’s Bistro, which commands a central location across from the picturesque Hotel Monteleone and its famed Carousel...
Read MoreMuriel’s Jackson Square
Muriel’s serves a gorgonzola prosciutto tart that is alone worth the visit (as is requesting a copy of the recipe). Muriel’s is a perfect spot for a long New Orleans lunch. The restaurant occupies an 18th-century mansion, whose inhabitants allegedly...
Read MoreNapoleon House
Built for a mayor of New Orleans in 1815, Napoleon House earned its name because it was offered as lodging for the French emperor. (He never did stay here, but the name stuck). While it has been a neighborhood gathering...
Read MorePascal’s Manale
Founded by Frank Manale over 100 years ago, Pascale’s Manale is the self-described “creator of barbecue shrimp.” The restaurant remains no-frills and low-key and sports a unique Creole Italian menu.
