Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Café Sbisa

4.8

4.8 (1469)

$30 and under

Cajun

French Quarter

About the restaurant

Café Sbisa, established in 1899 and the third oldest fine-dining establishment in the French Quarter, is proud to re-open under the direction of a new team to once again offer the highest quality French-Creole cuisine in a welcoming, historical setting that both locals and tourists will appreciate. Spearheading the new Café Sbisa are Mr. Craig Napoli, who successfully ran the notable restaurant from 1992 - 2005 when Hurricane Katrina devastated the city, and Chef Alfred Singleton, who met Craig when he started working for him at the former Café Sbisa as a prep cook.

Now, the unique venue will once again open its doors to serve classic local fare like Turtle Soup, Louisiana Blue Crab Cakes and BBQ Shrimp using the freshest, locally-sourced seafood and produce. While many restaurants tout “fresh and local”, Sbisa means it, as the Napoli family owns their own seafood dock and distribution business in Hopedale, Louisiana.

Top review

Robin

Dined 7 days ago

Delicious food, old style atmosphere, quiet, white table cloth

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4.7

4.7 (514)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Metairie

About the restaurant

Tana is an upscale Italian restaurant drawing from local Chef Michael Gulotta's New Orleans Sicilian upbringing as well as his time training in the Liguria region of Italy.

Experience cocktails in our comfy lounge with jewel toned plush booths and ambient lighting. Dine in the classically Italian styled main room with wood beams or The Villa, which is light and airy with lots of natural light, as if you're dining al fresca on the Sicilian coast.

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Cidni

Dined 1 day ago

Everything was amazing, food was perfect! Service was 10/10

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Popular dish

Tagliatelle alla Ruota

Monday Restaurant + Bar

4.6

4.6 (899)

$31 to $50

American

Mid-City / City Park

About the restaurant

Located in one of New Orleans’ most historic neighborhoods, Mid-City, Monday is an indoor/outdoor dining destination crafted by renowned restauranteurs, Larry Morrow and Lenora Chong, and is a must-visit for anyone seeking the best in American Cuisine and Happy Hour Specials in the city.

The bar menu includes everything from exclusive crafted cocktails to bottle service to all-day Happy Hour specials on Mondays.

More than just a dining venue, Monday promises to deliver a singular blend of excellent food, innovative cocktails, and one-of-a-kind experiences, making it the perfect Event Hosting and Brunch Spot.

Monday is open for lunch and dinner six days a week.

NOTE:

For large party bookings (8+ people) and private events, email reservations@mondaynola.com.

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Teresa

Dined on Jan 1, 2025

Amazing. I’ll be back. Sweet potato beignets was my purpose for coming.

Morrow's

4.5

4.5 (373)

$30 and under

Southern

Bywater

About the restaurant

Nestled in the historic Faubourg Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans, LA; Morrow’s is an exciting new cosmopolitan restaurant concept founded in April 2018 by mother-son duo, Chef Lenora Chong and Event Curator Larry Morrow.
Serving classic New Orleans cuisine and authentic Korean dishes, Morrow’s has quickly grown to national acclaim as a local hotspot, with a thoughtfully curated ambiance serving hearty portions of delicious food!

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Wanda

Dined 4 days ago

Morrows was wonderful! Our waitress Chanda was the absolute best! Great service with a warm and wonderful smile. Everyone enjoyed their food selections immensely!! And we all had different entrees. We had a great time, and I would recommend Morrows over and over and over again!!!!!!!

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Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

4.3

4.3 (316)

$30 and under

Creole

The Marigny

About the restaurant

For over 30 years, Snug Harbor has provided the best in live jazz & great regional cooking at reasonable prices. Snug is located in three rooms of a renovated 1800's storefront located in the Faubourg Marigny, just outside the French Quarter. We have a dining room, a bar, and a music room.

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Marianne

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious! We tried five different appetizers and loved every one!

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4.2

4.2 (2642)

$30 and under

Seafood

Mid-City / City Park

About the restaurant

Vessel Specializes in Fresh Seafood and New American Cuisine! Renowned Chef Wille Cooper, who trained under Emeril Lagasse & Wolfgang Puck sources fresh local ingredients incorporating many of the traditions New Orleans is famous for. Dinner is served 7 days a week and brunch Sat-Sun! Happy Hour weekdays 4-6 pm (except holidays). Reservations are advised and we welcome walk-ins! Dine inside or outdoors on our gorgeous covered patio! ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST featured VESSEL as one of "8 of the Most Gorgeous Restaurants in Former Churches Worldwide". Paranormal activity lurks at VESSEL as featured on The Travel Channel's hit show "THE DEAD FILES" in the episode "Deadly Vessel" showcasing the spirits that haunt Vessel. Eat, Drink, Congregate! at Vessel at New Orleans' most exciting restaurant/bar, housed in a 1914 historic church in Mid-City, 10 minutes from the French Quarter just off the Canal Street Streetcar.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

We really enjoyed the ghost stories about this beautiful old church told to us by Jimmy, who provided us excellent service as well as excellent food. I can’t say enough about this wonderful restaurant

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Crescent City Brewhouse

4.1

4.1 (1417)

$30 and under

Pub

French Quarter

About the restaurant

The Crescent City Brewhouse is one of New Orleans' premier restaurants and the only French Quarter microbrewery. *Gluten Free Menu available The atmosphere at the Crescent City Brewhouse is warm, relaxed and festive with LIVE JAZZ performed every evening by local musicians. and monthly exhibits of local art to compliment your total Brewhouse experience! We invite you to savor the food and the music as you enjoy the brew and the view - and see how you can add French Quarter flair to your next special event at the Crescent City Brewhouse!

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Jason

Dined on Jan 2, 2025

The beer was expected to be good, but the food was a pleasant surprise. My kids love the pretzels and the ribs were outstanding, very rich and flavorful

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - New Orleans

4.1

4.1 (1255)

$30 and under

American

French Quarter

About the restaurant

The restaurant at House of Blues New Orleans is open Thursdays from 4 PM - 10 PM, Friday - Sunday 10 AM - 10 PM Rock- & blues-themed chain with Southern dishes such as po' boys & jambalaya, plus live music. PARK at Premium Parking location #145 on 716 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 for $15 for up to 8 hours of parking. Use promo "HOBNOLA24" at checkout: https://www.premiumparking.com/P145. Additionally, House of Blues New Orleans has partnered with ParkWhiz to offer other easy & reliable parking options. Reserve parking here - https://www.parkwhiz.com/house-of-blues-new-orleans-parking-1?pwa=pa-1269&utm_medium=LiveNation&utm_source=1269&utm_campaign=Web_LN_ParkingPage_VenueLink

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Michal

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

We loved the food and the atmosphere! The almost always present live music is also a bonus for jazz and blues fans

Nice Guys Nola

3.9

3.9 (446)

$31 to $50

Creole

Crown Point

About the restaurant

Quality you can taste! Nice Guys family offers many different cuisines and traditions. Most importantly to us, we are obsessed with excellent food and superior customer service. In New Orleans we realize people come from all across the globe for some amazing New Orleans food. At Nice Guys, we are happy to serve you that amazing food. Located in New Orleans at 7910 Earhart Blvd, five minuets from downtown, Nice Guys Nola is a new restaurant adventure with all the vibes. The concept and creativity in every dish was created by owners Glenn and Allison Charles. We always have something crazy and over the top to look forward to every weekend. Join us for our fall off the plate specials, amazing brunch and craft cocktails. We look forward to serving you.

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Mikesha

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

Our waitress, Noriya, was amazing! The food was great! The atmosphere was nice! Will return the next time I visit

Headquarters by NGN

3.5

3.5 (122)

$30 and under

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Central Business District

About the restaurant

Head Quarters by Nice Guys Nola is a bar and event space in the Warehouse District of New Orleans. It's a sister establishment to Nice Guys Nola, offering a unique experience with its own menu, cocktails, and atmosphere. Head Quarters is known for its: · Craft cocktails · Small plates and snacks · Intimate setting · Regular events, such as live music and DJ nights · Private event spaces for rent Head Quarters is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a more laid-back and relaxed vibe compared to the original Nice Guys Nola location. We're located within walking distance of the Superdome & the Pelicans Arena.

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Hasir

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

The food was good, I love the atmosphere. Please if you are going to New Orleans or live in New Orleans come here & eat

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