14 restaurants vital to New Orleans
New Orleans is a city revered for its food scene, from the humblest mom-and-pop cafes to the hautest of white tablecloth restaurants. Its best restaurants are woven into the fabric of daily life in the Crescent City, beloved as traditional places to mark family milestones and come together to celebrate everything from Valentine’s Day to Mardi Gras. Because of the centuries-old cultural gumbo that is New Orleans, the city’s gastronomy is an inimitable mix of Creole, French, Spanish, Italian, and African influences that combine in a distinctive way. It’s hard to imagine New Orleans without its iconic po-boys or muffuletta sandwiches—or the hallowed halls where oysters Rockefeller were first created in 1889. Whether you live in New Orleans or get there as often as you can, a meal at these restaurants offers a taste of what it means to call it yours. Read on for a guide to the city’s 14 best spots to book now.
Restaurants: | Arnaud's, Antoine's, The Bower… |
Price Range: | $$ - $$$$ |
Cuisines: | Creole, Contemporary American… |
Neighborhoods: | French Quarter, Lower Garden District… |
Arnaud's
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Antoine's
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The Bower
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La Petite Grocery
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Vyoones Restaurant (Yvonnes)
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GW Fins
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Emeril's Restaurant
MoPho
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Crescent City Steak House
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Brennan's
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Miss River
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Mr. B's Bistro
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Luke
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Shaya
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