New Orleans, Louisiana
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"New Orleans food is as delicious as the less criminal forms of sin." ― Mark Twain
Find below the best places to eat and drink in New Orleans.
Cochon
930 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Offers up a true Bayou dining experience. Chef Link crafts up food offerings rich in Cajun tradition using local ingredients.
Emeril's New Orleans
800 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Pairing food and drink is an art that Emeril takes seriously. His staff knows the intricacies of each wine off the cavernous list and will help transform a good meal into a once in a lifetime event.
Bayona
430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Dining here is a quieter, more intimate eating experience than some of the more rambunctious downtown stops. The wine list at Bayona has more depth than the food menu and is worth checking out for any wino, novice or advanced.
Stella!
1032 Chartres St, Hotel Provincial, New Orleans, LA 70116
One of the most creative restaurants in the French Quarter, be prepared for some of the R&D costs to be passed through to you in the bill. The chef Boswell shows off his knowledge of creole foods and cohesively intertwines them with Italian, Asian and New American recipes.
Herbsaint
701 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
Offers a completely different, modern bistro type experience. The menu is filled with French and Italian dishes brushed with Southern undertones.
Restaurant August
301 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130
The chef here blends his Louisiana roots with classical European training in developing the dishes that comprise his menu. The staff is super friendly and approachable and will guide you through the menu and wine list with ease.
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
This restaurant serves up dishes starring local meats, seafood, vegetables and fruits. In keeping with tradition, the Palace requires patrons to wear slacks and button ups, with suit jackets recommended for dinner.
Jacques-Imo's Café
8324 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118
It is impossible to miss this restaurant, as there is a painted pickup truck parked outside whose bed serves as the perfect location for candlelit street dining. Chef Jacques Leonardi is cooking up monster portioned creole/cajun hybrid dishes at affordable prices.
Mother's
401 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Locals and tourists alike flock here for the unique po'boy experience, with lines typically out the door on weekend days. Mother's has a diner like atmosphere, with no dress code and a boisterous conversation filling the interior.
Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
4338 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115
One of the key turns in many of the Mardi Gras parade routes. Diners can choose to sit inside or on the porch while perusing the menu filled with fresh catch out of the gulf and succulent daily specials.
