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Best Restaurants in New Orleans
187 restaurants analyzed out of 1765 identified · United States
New Orleans has one of America's most distinctive food traditions - Creole gumbo, Cajun boudin, Gulf oysters, po'boys, and beignets form a cuisine unlike anything else in the country. The French Quarter has the famous names, but Magazine Street, Frenchmen Street, and Mid-City are where locals eat. Prices are moderate - one of the most affordable great food cities in the US.
New Orleans has 187 analyzed restaurants. Some of the strongest areas for dining are French Quarter, Warehouse District, CBD. Top cuisines include American, Southern, Creole.
Grade Distribution
A10 restaurants
A-25 restaurants
B+74 restaurants
B45 restaurants
B-17 restaurants
C+7 restaurants
C7 restaurants
C-2 restaurants
Top Restaurants in New Orleans
- August A · Contemporary Louisiana, Modern American · Central Business District — Polished fine dining with creative Gulf-driven tasting menus, superb service, and elegant rooms; portions are refined...
- Emeril's A · Contemporary Louisiana, Southern · Central Business District — Ambitious, chef-driven tasting menus with standout service and theatrical touches; extraordinary for special occasions,...
- GW Fins A · Seafood, American · French Quarter — Destination seafood spot with polished service, creative preparations, strict dress code, and premium pricing; superb...
- Restaurant R'evolution A · Creole & Cajun fine dining, Creole · French Quarter — Elevated Creole-Cajun fine dining with polished hospitality, iconic dishes, and high prices; mostly superb, with...
- Houston's A · American steakhouse, American · Central Business District — Polished American steakhouse with standout service, consistent classics, and strict policies; excellent steaks and ribs...
- Shaya A · Middle Eastern contemporary, Mediterranean · Magazine Street — Destination for modern Middle Eastern plates and legendary fresh pita; creative flavors shine, service is generally...
- Compère Lapin A · Caribbean-Creole fusion, Contemporary American · Central Business District — Chef-driven Caribbean-Creole fusion with standout curried goat, snapper and biscuits; polished but lively vibe, premium...
- Paladar 511 A · Modern Italian, Italian · Marigny — Destination-worthy modern Italian with standout squid ink pasta and pizzas, strong cocktails, and lively ambiance; book...
- Irene's A · Italian, Mediterranean · French Quarter — Beloved Italian spot in the French Quarter delivering rich, classic dishes, polished hospitality, and cozy elegance;...
- Cane and Table A- · Caribbean-inspired small plates, Latin American · French Quarter — Atmospheric Caribbean-inspired spot with standout rum cocktails and creative small plates; great vibe, mandatory 20%...
Top Neighborhoods for Dining
- French Quarter — 50 restaurants, 12 rated A- or higher · Known for Creole
- Warehouse District — 48 restaurants, 15 rated A- or higher · Known for Brunch
- CBD — 99 restaurants, 26 rated A- or higher · Known for Creole
- Frenchmen Street — 86 restaurants, 17 rated A- or higher · Known for Creole
- Tremé — 99 restaurants, 21 rated A- or higher · Known for Creole
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967 restaurants · 35 top-rated · Known for Brunch
New Orleans has one of America's most distinctive food traditions, with Creole, Cajun, and Gulf seafood defining the cuisine. The French Quarter has famous restaurants, but Magazine Street and...
- CBD — 344 restaurants · 26 top-rated · Known for Creole
The CBD has a large dining scene built around business and convention traffic, with American, Southern, Creole, and Cajun cooking well represented around Poydras Street and the hotel corridors....
- Tremé — 315 restaurants · 21 top-rated · Known for Creole
Treme is one of the largest dining areas in New Orleans, with American and Southern cooking at the core alongside Creole, seafood, and Cajun traditions. Quality is slightly above the city average,...
- Frenchmen Street — 255 restaurants · 17 top-rated · Known for Creole
Frenchmen Street in the Marigny is where locals go for live music and late-night eating, with American, Southern, and Creole restaurants lining the blocks east of the French Quarter. Quality is...
- Warehouse District — 199 restaurants · 15 top-rated · Known for Brunch
The Warehouse District has the highest share of top-rated restaurants in New Orleans, with nearly a third earning top ratings. American and Southern cooking anchor the scene, with Creole and seafood...
- French Quarter — 114 restaurants · 12 top-rated · Known for Creole
The French Quarter has quality above the New Orleans average, with American, Southern, Creole, and Cajun cooking concentrated around Bourbon Street, Royal Street, and Jackson Square. Prices lean...
- Magazine Street — 149 restaurants · 6 top-rated · Known for Brunch
Magazine Street runs through the Garden District and Uptown with a string of independent American and Southern restaurants spread across several miles. Quality is above the city average, and prices...
- Marigny — 38 restaurants · 2 top-rated · Known for Modern Italian
Marigny has American, Italian, and Southern cooking at a more balanced mix of affordable and higher-end prices than the French Quarter next door. Frenchmen Street brings the evening energy, and the...
- Garden District — 12 restaurants · 1 top-rated · Known for Creole
The Garden District has a small set of restaurants along Magazine Street at higher-end prices, in the historic mansion neighbourhood.
- Mid-City — 61 restaurants · Known for Creole-American
Mid-City has American and Southern restaurants at mostly affordable prices. The neighbourhood around Esplanade Avenue is where locals eat away from the tourist corridors.
- Bywater — 21 restaurants · Known for Southern comfort
Bywater has American and Southern cooking at mostly affordable to moderate prices, with a creative, independently-minded restaurant scene that suits the neighbourhood's artist community.
- Uptown — 14 restaurants · Known for Seafood
Uptown has a small but growing restaurant scene along Magazine Street.
- Irish Channel — 8 restaurants · Known for Brunch
The Irish Channel has a handful of restaurants at higher-end prices near the Garden District.
234 restaurants · Known for Seafood
Metairie is a suburban area with long-standing neighbourhood restaurants and strong Vietnamese options along the commercial corridors. Prices are moderate - comparable to central New Orleans - with...
Tried and True
Outstanding food without the experimental edge
- The Pelican Club A- · Contemporary Creole & Seafood, Creole — Elegant French Quarter spot for polished Creole-leaning seafood and meats with strong desserts; excellent food, lively...
- Irene's A · Italian, Mediterranean — Beloved Italian spot in the French Quarter delivering rich, classic dishes, polished hospitality, and cozy elegance;...
- Seven Three Distilling Co. A · Spirits tasting, Beverages — High-energy distillery tours with generous tastings and engaging guides; great value for spirits fans, but limited...
Cuisine Strengths
- American — 62 restaurants, 10 rated A- or higher
- Southern — 32 restaurants, 7 rated A- or higher
- Creole — 5 restaurants, 2 rated A- or higher
- Mediterranean — 5 restaurants, 2 rated A- or higher
- Latin American — 4 restaurants, 2 rated A- or higher
- Louisiana — 4 restaurants, 2 rated A- or higher
Best Value
- French Toast A- — A lively French Quarter brunch cafe known for creative French toast, crepes, and kind service;...
- Olive B+ — Fresh, flavorful Lebanese-Mediterranean plates with fast, friendly service and fair prices, but...
- The Garden District Book Shop B+ — A cozy indie bookstore with a small bar, friendly staff, Anne Rice highlights, and a...
Michelin-Recognized in New Orleans (5)
- August A · Michelin 1-star · Central Business District
- Restaurant R'evolution A · Michelin 1-star · French Quarter
- Shaya A · Michelin 1-star · Magazine Street
- Compère Lapin A · Michelin 1-star · Central Business District
- Bayona B+ · Michelin 1-star · French Quarter
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