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- HHeathervipAustin •15 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023This restaurant was recommended by locals and the seafood was very good. Amazing oyster selection and overall good food. Service was great but very, very slow.More infoLuke$$$$• French• Central Business District•4.5
- MGMichelleGMemphis / West Tennessee •3 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Service was exceptional! Food was delicious. Try the pork belly; it is fantastic. The scallops are delicious, and the vanilla ice cream is so good.More infoGW Fins$$$$• Seafood• French Quarter•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinerNew Orleans / Louisiana •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023We went to Brennans for a New Years dinner as well as a late celebratory dinner for my 2 year olds birthday dinner. I had a 2 year old, a 6 year old and my spouse present. My children were fairly noisy, and playful and the wait staff were very friendly and helpful as well as brought them cotton candy and treats to the table. I never felt uncomfortable having children present for fine dining, and had a great dinner experience. The traditional cabbage and black eyed pea single bite appetizer spoons were delicious, even my 6 year old loved it. My waitress was a sweet younger woman originally from New England, She wore glasses and I hate that I can’t remember her name, but she was very soft spoken and sweet and made the experience much more enjoyable. We will be back to try the 2nd quarter menu but this time as an adults only New Orleans vacation.More infoBrennan's$$$$• Creole• French Quarter•4.8
- EGEricGNew York / Tri-State Area •7 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Amazing food and service. Hotel is beautiful.More infoDomenica$$$$• Italian• Central Business District•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerLas Vegas •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Wonderful service and ambience. All of the food was good and most excellent. We were at Jazz Brunch and the musicians were excellent and definitely added to the experience. Absolutely would recommend to anyoneMore infoAntoine's$$$$• Creole• French Quarter•4.2
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New Orleanians tend to mark time by food seasons rather than the standard calendar flip. The hottest months belong to frozen daiquiris and technicolor snoballs. Spring brings families and friends together over spicy spreads of boiled crawfish. In a city that puts food and drink at the center of its life and not just the center of the table, eating and drinking is always a special occasion. When it comes to celebrating a birthday, graduation, or just feeling alive in the Big Easy, the stage is set with buckets of seafood, cocktails shaken and stirred in James Beard Award-winning bars, and grand dining rooms that have hosted generations of milestone events and special occasions. These are the 15 best restaurants to book across the Crescent City for many different celebrations.
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Discover New Orleans
New Orleans has been attracting food lovers for over two centuries, and it's perhaps the first American city to develop a cuisine all its own. Drawing from its rich French and Spanish origins, the city has given the world iconic Cajun dishes such as jambalaya, king cakes, and oysters Rockefeller. However, that doesn't mean that popular modern cuisines aren't well-represented too. Asian, Italian and soul food, in particular, are definite standouts. Even non-gourmands won't leave the city without enjoying beignets and a café au lait in the French Quarter. It’s the rare American chef who hasn't spent time polishing his or her skills here. With such a rich culinary history, New Orleans reigns supreme as America's premier foodie destination.
New Orleans Neighborhoods
- Algiers Point
- Amite
- Bywater
- Carrollton
- Chalmette
- Covington
- Crown Point
- Destrehan
- French Quarter
- Garden District
- Gretna
- Hammond
- Harahan
- Harvey
- Jefferson (Louisiana)
- Kenner
- Lacombe
- Lakeview/Gentilly
- Laplace
- Lower Garden District
- Marrero
- Metairie
- Mid-City (New Orleans)
- New Orleans Central Business District
- Slidell
- St. Bernard
- The Marigny
- Thibodaux
- Tremé
- Uptown New Orleans
- Venetian Isles
- Warehouse District
- West Bank
- West End
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in New Orleans is The Red Maple Restaurant
The best vegan restaurants in New Orleans are Copper Vine, Shaya and GW Fins
The restaurants with the best service in New Orleans are The Red Maple Restaurant, Emeril's Restaurant and Dakota Restaurant - Covington
The restaurants with the best ambiance in New Orleans are Emeril's Restaurant, Dakota Restaurant - Covington and Cho Thai