Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Shaya

4.9

4.9 (5006)

$31 to $50

Israeli

Uptown

About the restaurant

Shaya restaurant marries Israeli staples with Southern flavors and modern techniques, striking a balance between innovation and tradition. Shaya approaches Israeli cuisine as a grand mosaic, drawing influence and inspiration from North Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Turkey and Greece. The contemporary menu reflects the ongoing evolution of Israeli food and celebrates the abundance of Louisiana. Shaya highlights seasonal, responsibly- and locally-sourced ingredients.

The wood-fire oven is central to both the menu and the dining experience, from the incredible homemade, wood-fired pita to vegetable-centric small plates and heartier entrees. Many of the dishes on the diverse menu are meant to be shared and enjoyed throughout many courses.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

The pita is delish and the lamb ragu hummus is to die for.

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4.9

4.9 (438)

$30 and under

Israeli

Covington

About the restaurant

Tavi is an Israeli restaurant serving made-to-order pita from a wood-fired oven, elaborately finished hummus plates, and small and large plates drawing from the same modern Israeli inspiration as its sister restaurant, Shaya. The name Tavi is inspired by the Hebrew word meaning “good or beloved” and that’s what Tavi aims to deliver to the Covington community. Executive Chef Fariz Choumali leads the kitchen and brings his Lebanese Roots to life through staples from the Shaya menu plus new dishes. The menu will highlight an array of small plates, hummus, sandwiches, and slow-roasted meats.

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Ramona

Dined 6 days ago

We love Tavi! The food is absolutely delicious! But disappointed to see how they have stacked more tables inside and separated four tops into two tops to get more seating. The two tables on either side of us were less than 10 inches away and it felt like I was on a triple date with a bunch of strangers and couldn’t have a conversation with my husband because they were so incredibly close to us.

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Popular dish

Fried Chicken

Experience

Happy Hour Hummus & Wine at Tavi!

Experience

Wined Down Wednesday at Tavi

Mayas

4.8

4.8 (604)

$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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Carmenvip

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Love the decor. Ivan was our waiter . He was so helpful. The food was delicious and the drinks were great. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone.

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Popular dish

Ceviche De Dorado

MoPho

4.8

4.8 (443)

$30 and under

Southeast Asian

Mid-City / City Park

About the restaurant

MOPHO strives to be a true neighborhood restaurant, combining the flavors of Southeast Louisiana and Southeast Asia. From rich pho broths, to hand ground curries, and our signature bubble tea cocktails; everything at MOPHO is made from scratch with care and attention to freshness and flavor. We also serve whole roasted hog brushed with lemongrass, garlic, and chiles every Saturday for lunch.
In 2014, MOPHO was nominated as one of Bon Appetit's Top 50 Best New Restaurants. It was also named Restaurant of the Year by New Orleans Magazine and People's Choice Best New Restaurant by Gambit Magazine in 2014.

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Judith

Dined on Aug 14, 2024

I have been to mofo twice in the last two weeks and was absolutely delighted. The food was excellent and I had the same server both times who was knowledgeable, competent and efficient. I did not feel it all rushed and he very much knew the menu and the wines. One of my new favorite places.!

True Food Kitchen - New Orleans

4.8

4.8 (683)

$30 and under

American

Warehouse District

About the restaurant

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in New Orleans for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located in New Orleans below The Julia at St. Charles apartments at the corner of Julia Street and Saint Charles Avenue, near F45 Training. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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Lisa

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Healthy delicious food. Will definitely go back. Ash, our waiter, went above and beyond.

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Experience

Fall Menu Tasting Event

The Red Maple Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (44)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Gretna

About the restaurant

The Red Maple was originally owned and operated by the Trauth Family, a German-American family of restaurateurs spanning 100 years in Gretna. And what began in 1963 continues to this day, holding to its German roots through its rustic Alpine lodge decor, extensive beer selection and annual Oktoberfest celebration. In fact, it was a red maple tree in the side yard that inspired the name of the bar – The Red Maple – with the restaurant being added in 1965.

Now for over 50 years, The Red Maple has been the rendezvous spot for West Bank movers and shakers known for its Prime cut steaks, New Orleans favorites and fresh Louisiana seafood.

Today, under the passionate guidance of Proprietor Brent Trauth and his sister, Carroll Gales, The Red Maple continues to deliver on its reputation for delicious food, exceptional service and rich Louisiana history. A rich and storied past that is only upstaged by the dining experience itself.

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Steve

Dined on Aug 29, 2024

Always a great meal with lovely family. Delicious as always. Can’t wait to go back !

Seaworthy - New Orleans

4.8

4.8 (12)

$30 and under

Seafood

Central Business District

About the restaurant

Locally sourced oysters & seafood are paired with cocktails & wine in a stylish Creole cottage.

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Michael

Dined 6 days ago

Oyster were very good and loved the variety. Shucked to perfection from obviously a very experienced shucker. No hard or shell bits. Drinks were tasty and service was very friendly and efficient. We’re local and will be back.

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen- French Quarter

4.7

4.7 (535)

$30 and under

Italian

French Quarter

About the restaurant

Enjoy an authentic Louisiana Pizza Kitchen experience in the French Quarter. Each gourmet pizza is fired in a wood-burning oven on either an unbleached white or untreated whole- wheat flour crust. All our meat and poultry are organic and free-range. We source quality, local Louisiana products whenever possible. And our wine cellar has won the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for four years running. Don’t forget to check out our excellent selection of local, micro-brewed, and specialty beers from around the world.

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Madelenevip

Dined on Aug 26, 2024

Delicious well-prepared food, friendly wait staff and fun, clean restaurant!

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Popular dish

Hawaiian

Saj

4.6

4.6 (315)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Uptown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Saj. We are a modern, BYOB middle eastern cuisine, offering an authentic family/sharing style concept that revolves around our freshly-baked in house Saj bread in a fun atmosphere. Please feel free to bring your own drink and we will take it from there.

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Smilevip

Dined on Aug 26, 2024

We love going to Saj. The food is excellent and service is always good! There’s never a long wait for the food to arrive and it’s always fresh and flavorful!

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Popular dish

Lamb Chops

SukhoThai - Uptown

4.4

4.4 (279)

$30 and under

Thai

Uptown

About the restaurant

SukhoThai, serving our "Classical Thai Cuisine" in New Orleans since 2003, is the only restaurant in Louisiana awarded a Thai Select Premium certification by the Royal Thai Government for quality Thai cuisine, superior service and beautiful interior design. We are well known for our excellent seafood dishes, wok-fired stir-fries, traditional curries and noodles, and our extensive vegan menu. We don't hold back when it comes to spices - we are serious about Thai chilies! But we always customize the spice level to your liking.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Brandon

Dined on Aug 17, 2024

We love the new Uptown location. Nicely decorated interior, very nice staff and very good food. We often meet people here when looking for a relative deal in Uptown. All four of us enjoyed our food. One of us got a level 2 spiced cashew chicken, and, she was surprised at the heat. So definitely go level 1 if you’re not into a hot chili spice. Our only drawback this visit is that we were seated very near the bar (clanking glassware/dishes right behind us) and on the other side, an extremely loud talker…wowing and whistling and basically being louder than an excited child with a deep-booming grown man voice. I wanted to tell him to please use his inside voice, he’s not at a ballpark. Luckily they were halfway done when we were seated. After they left, it was lovely except when the bartender (I assume) tossed dishwater and glasses in a bin behind the bar. I’ll definitely ask to be in the back dining room next reservation. But we love Sukho Thai.

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