Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Updated March 05, 2025

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Bistro Daisy

5.0

5 (1350)

$30 and under

American

Uptown

About the restaurant

A quaint eatery nestled in the heart of Uptown New Orleans, Bistro Daisy -named for the daughter of owners Anton & Diane Schulte-opened in the summer of 2007. The Restaurant features fresh, seasonal and often local ingredients prepared in the American bistro style. Daisy's award-winning dishes and charming atmosphere have established this Uptown bistro as one of the city's premier dining experiences.

Top review

Ron

Dined on Mar 6, 2025

Delicious meal with excellent service and ambiance, all thoroughly enjoyed on a Wednesday evening.

Cafe Reconcile

4.8

4.8 (35)

$30 and under

Southern

Lower Garden District

About the restaurant

Our innovative Workforce Development Program is designed as a positive youth development space that supports the career exploration and job readiness opportunities of young people 16-24 years old. Interns earn industry credentials, explore career and educational pathways that suit their individual abilities, and experience real-world, on the job training.

Led by a skilled team of industry professionals with shared lived-experience and incorporating a cadre of community-based partners, we work to build bright futures with and alongside our young people.

Café Reconcile is a destination lunch spot for a wide cross-section of New Orleanians as well as visitors from all across the country. Focusing on the kind of “soul food” for which New Orleans is known, the restaurant has earned high praise from local and national critics.

When guests dine in the cafe, funds go directly back into our Workforce Training Program ensuring Interns and Alumni have essential supports.

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Michael

Dined on Mar 7, 2025

Great food ,great service, great parking and great atmosphere!!

Pat Gallagher's 527 Restaurant & Bar

4.9

4.9 (1930)

$31 to $50

American

Mandeville

About the restaurant

Welcome to Pat Gallagher’s 527 – Your Local Steakhouse! Try our award winning entrees featuring sizzling steaks, ribeyes, pork chops, and the best seafood Louisiana has to offer. Whether you prefer a fine wine or a fresh new cocktail, our team is always ready to help you find your perfect pairing.

**Please note a 3.5% processing fee is applied to all card payments**

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Greg

Dined 2 days ago

Thank you for a wonderful experience! Food was wonderful

Crescent City Steak House

4.7

4.7 (1664)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Mid-City / City Park

About the restaurant

Step back in time as you step through the door into our beautiful, dining room where New Orleans’ original sizzling steaks have been served since the doors opened in 1934. We offer prime, dry-aged beef that is cut in-house and cooked to your desire as well as seafood options. Our commitment to quality does not end in the kitchen. Our extensive wine list consists of over 130 bottles from around the world. Our bar offers a wide array of quality liquors and liqueurs. Crescent City Steaks has been owned and operated by the Vojkovich family since Mr. John first opened the doors over 89 years ago, and his spirit lives on through the essence of family that transcends everything we do. So, come in; have a seat; and, become part of the family at Crescent City Steaks, the home of New Orleans’ original sizzling steak.

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Arielle

Dined 7 days ago

Our server was amazing so sweet and personable. Food was good

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Porterhouse for Three

Irene's

4.9

4.9 (4362)

$31 to $50

Italian

French Quarter

About the restaurant

*Please note that if your desired reservation time is not available online, or your party is larger than those accepted through this service, please call the restaurant. We are happy and excited to make great effort in accommodating you. *

RESERVATION POLICY: Reservations requiring a credit card are subject to a $10/person fee as a result of no call-no show, or if not cancelled before 4:00pm central time on the reservation date.

Our cuisine is country French and Italian with a New Orleans influence. Although a majority of our seating is available for walk-in guests we do take reservations. While you wait we have a piano player and serve cocktails. We look forward to serving you.
"Love and Cuisine, Sempre con Passione"

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Tina

Dined 6 days ago

Irene's was the perfect dining experience - a pleasant and attentive wait staff, great atmosphere (I ate in the garden), with perfectly prepared and presented food.

Mayas

4.8

4.8 (630)

$30 and under

Latin American

Garden District

About the restaurant

Mayas Restaurant is a captivating Latin dining experience with exciting social rhythms. We feature the cuisines of multiple countries of Latin American, but rather than simply transferring dishes we pay compliment to the ingredients that are natural to Latin America. Our food is prepared from scratch using classic and modern techniques but always remembering the aromas and flavors of our mother's and grandmother's kitchen. We invite you to choose your own escapade by selecting from our Plantains, Ceviches, Empanadas, Curries, Steaks, and Small Plates for a multi-course dining experience.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Mayas was great as usual. The food and service were great!

Keith Young's Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (1816)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Madisonville

About the restaurant

For over 25 years, we have devoted our culinary efforts to one basic principle:Serve the finest quality steak of a more than generous portion with consistency that never varies. This is what we strive to do and always with the warmest personal service.

We still hand-cut every steak when you place your order tableside. It’s not the easiest way, but quality never is. This allows us to make sure that every steak that leaves our kitchen is consistently succulent and flavorful.

This is our pledge to you. Join us!

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Jan

Dined 5 days ago

Keith Young’s is a great dining experience. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is relaxing and welcoming. Lunch has the added benefit of great prices. It’s one of my favorite restaurants

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4.9

4.9 (186)

$31 to $50

Traditional Spanish

Covington

About the restaurant

Welcome to Valencia! It's our pleasure to serve our community located in beautiful, historic downtown Covington. Valencia brings alive the spirit of New Orleans, Louisiana and Valencia, Spain in an eclectic combination of flavors to dazzle your palette. We pay homage to the traditional cuisine from these areas with the addition of flavor infusions from both regions!

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Marlene L

Dined 5 days ago

I will go back. I loved their “ patatas bravas” it was a very authentic Spanish dish. The albóndigas were good too. The wine for lunch time was a slightly high price, but it was good. The coffee was wonderful, a big cup, as I like it. Service was very good, of course we went at lunch time on a Wednesday and they were not too busy. Very nice and cleaned place.

Athenian bar & grill

4.9

4.9 (25)

$30 and under

Greek

French Quarter

About the restaurant

ATHENIAN BAR & GRILL, founded in 2024, is dedicated to the celebration of culture, tradition, and the artistry of authentic GREEK cuisine. We are welcoming you to our cozy and vibrant establishment where every dish is a journey to Greece. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience, see our CHEF SERGIO in action in our open kitchen, and immerse yourself in the flavors and hospitality of the Mediterranean. We are also offering a delicious VEGAN menu, as well as unique OUZO cocktail menu!
See you soon!

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DianeVIP

Dined on Feb 28, 2025

Excellent food and service. We were looking for something other than the usual fare in the French Quarter, and this was very good. Lots of great Mediterranean and healthy choices as well as an extensive wine list. Highly recommend!

Cristiano Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (688)

$31 to $50

Italian

Houma

About the restaurant

We allow online reservations only for parties up to 4 people. If you have a party of 5 or more, please call the restaurant to make your reservation, otherwise we may not be able to seat your party. We are allowing 2 hours dining time per table, so we cannot hold tables for parties that are late. There will be a 15 minute grace period allowed and then the table will be released. Please keep in mind that lounge and patio seating is also by reservation only.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 8, 2025

Great atmosphere and wonderful food and service. Our absolute fav date night spot!

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