Top Restaurants
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Commander's Palace
Contact:
- +1 504 899 8221
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Location:
- 1403 Washington Avenue
- New Orleans,LA70130
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Description:
Voted "Best Restaurant in the United States" in 1996 by the James Beard Foundation, this eatery lives up to its reputation with exceptional cuisine and a dining experience you will not soon forget. One piece of the package here is the wait staff; the efficient men and women smother guests with attention. Dining rooms vary in size from large to intimate in this 1880s Victorian house in the heart of the Garden District. Jackets are required for dinner and Sunday brunch. Each night features a seven-course fixed price menu with changing specials and the option to mix and match off the regular menu. The Turtle Soup is famous. Other standouts include Mississippi roasted quail stuffed with Creole crawfish sausage. There is also an excellent wine list with suggestions for each entree.
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Brennan's
Contact:
- 504 525 9711
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Location:
- 417 Royal Street
- New Orleans,LA70130
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This building, which dates back to 1798, was acquired by the Brennan family in 1943 and transformed into a stunning restaurant with 12 elegantly decorated dining rooms. A beautiful courtyard of magnolia trees and picturesque fountains create the perfect dining atmosphere. Begin breakfast with a Brandy Milk Punch, followed by any one of exquisite entrees, such as Eggs Hussarde, a Brennan's original. Dinner also offers a delightful assortment of delectable options. For dessert, try the famous Bananas Foster, another creation of Brennan's epicureans. Jackets are required for dinner, and reservations are recommended.
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Muriel's Jackson Square
Contact:
- 5045681885x
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Location:
- 801 Chartres Street
- New Orleans,LA70116
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The Bistro at Muriel's Jackson Square offers New Orleans classics like Gumbo, BBQ Shrimp, Oysters "Muriel", Turtle soup, Fried Gulf Shrimp Po-boy, Stuffed Flounder, Shrimp Remoulade & contemporary Creole cuisine like Pecan Crusted Drum & Wood Grilled Tuna while the Courtyard Bar is the perfect place to drop by for drinks & appetizers. The Séance Lounge is the place for a relaxed, comfortable meeting before or after dining. Comprised of two areas, The Outer & The Inner Séance, the Séance also tells the story of a mystic & checkered past. The Outer Séance addresses the New Orleans era of Storyville & when Muriel's Jackson Square was one of the French Quarter's best bordellos! The Inner Séance is the preferred domain of the resident ghost, Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan, & is the perfect spot for an intimate conversation & a drink amongst its plush surroundings.
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Jacques-Imo's
Contact:
- 504 861 0886
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Location:
- 8324 Oak Street
- New Orleans,LA70118
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Still a relative newbie on the competitive restaurant scene, this little cafe is conveniently located next to the popular Maple Leaf Bar. The cafe is under the direction of Jacques Leonardi and his right hand man, Austin Leslie. Plastic flap walls and tables with floral, plastic tablecloths give it a casual feel. Despite the decor, crowds flock to this café. The food is delicious and the prices are even better. Entrees of Chicken-Fried Venison in Wild Mushroom Gravy, and Grilled Duck Breast in Orange Soy Glaze come specially recommended. All entrees include a house salad and two side dishes.
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Stella!
Contact:
- 504 587 0091 / 504 581 4995 Hotel
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Location:
- 1032 Chartres Street
- Hotel Provincial
- New Orleans,LA70116
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Description:
An almost colonial façade yields to elegant dining rooms with a rather romantic ambiance. Part of the huge Hotel Provincial, the restaurant has undergone several facelifts to emerge a chic dining spot. Acclaimed Chef Scott Boswell digs into his Louisiana roots to come up with tantalizing recipes that he brushes up with his creative streak. A recommended meal would start with sashimi or a crab'n'shark soup, a leafy salad and a glass of sparkles from the extensive wine list. For mains, try the Duck Five Ways; it is bound to leave you quite sated. Or, go for the delicious lobster curry and Tempura Scallions for a lighter meal. The Bolivia 68 Chocolate Mousse with Chocolate Sauces and Blueberry Shooter make a scrumptious dessert. Comfort, cleanliness and excellent service earn the restaurant its much deserved praise.
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Brigtsen's
Contact:
- 504 861 7610
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Location:
- 723 Dante Street
- New Orleans,LA70118
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This renovated Victorian cottage is owned and operated by Marna Brigsten, who has created a Victorian era atmosphere modernized to meet the dining needs of today's patrons. This quaint cottage is home to award-winning meals that set the tone for a dining experience to remember. The menu, which changes daily, offers only freshest ingredients. Try the seared tuna, Shrimp Remoulade or the fantastic prok tenderlion. An evening special Tuesday through Thursday features a three course meal. Make reservations well in advance, as this place is popular.
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Martinique Bistro
Contact:
- 504 891 8495
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Location:
- 5908 Magazine Street
- New Orleans,LA70115
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France meets the Caribbean in New Orleans at this modest, yet charming dining room with a tropical courtyard. Attractive photographs and brilliantly colored Caribbean scenes bring the pale yellow walls of this small restaurant to life. The Caribbean influence continues in the kitchen where the combination of herbs and spices used results in unusually mouth-watering flavors. From poached oysters with cayenne and lime to lamb sausage with mint beans--it is all good. The tropical theme of the dessert fare includes sorbets and fresh mango.
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Dick & Jenny's
Contact:
- 504 894 9880
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Location:
- 4501 Tchoupitoulas Street
- New Orleans,LA70115
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Description:
Richard Benz, formerly of Gautreau's, has mastered the "new" New Orleans cuisine making this a dining hotspot. This casual spot with comfortable seating is a collaboration of home and contemporary styles. They complement each other nicely inside pumpkin colored walls adorned with hand-painted plates and vases of fresh flowers. The atmosphere is upscale casual. Start with the Pain Perdu or the fried oysters. For dinner opt for one of its many choices of Smoked Whole Fish, or go for the Pecan Crusted Gulf Fish. Decadent delights for the sweet tooth include Coconut Mango Creme Brulee, and the Tchoupitoulas Tcheesecake. A wine list of whites and reds are sold by the glass or by the bottle.
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Red Fish Grill
Contact:
- 5045981200
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Location:
- 115 Bourbon St
- New Orleans,LA70130
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Ralph Brennan, of the city's well-known restaurant clan, owns this casual, high-energy grill. This festive atmosphere holds true to the city it inhabits. A large central dining room is surrounded on three sides by banquettes, and a huge oyster bar is covered with images of the seafood that is also the focus of the menu. The kitchen produces a delicious barbecue shrimp po' boy, seafood gumbo with nuggets of alligator sausage and baked oysters on the half shell. The signature dessert is a variation of bananas foster.
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Café Degas
Contact:
- 504 945 5635
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Location:
- 3127 Esplanade Avenue
- New Orleans,LA70119
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The 19th-century French Impressionist, Edgar Degas, once lived in the fashionable Creole district. This is a charming place to eat outdoors, but with all the comforts of indoor dining. Located on Esplanande Avenue, this chic neighborhood restaurant provides a pleasant atmosphere whether you dine on a cool evening or a sunny afternoon. This casual but classy experience offers a variety of French fare. Try the Chicken Bouchee or the Coquelet Aux Herbs et Aioli, which are excellent. If you have vegatarian tastes, try the Melange De Legumes. Reservations for parties of three or more are required.
