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Best Restaurants in French Quarter

52 restaurants analyzed · New Orleans

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 heavily toward the higher end, and the famous-name restaurants share blocks with more casual po'boy and beignet spots. The best cooking is on the quieter blocks away from Bourbon.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• GW Fins A · Seafood restaurant, Fine dining — Destination seafood spot with polished service, creative preparations, strict dress code, and premium pricing; superb...
• Restaurant R'evolution A · Fine dining restaurant, Cajun restaurant — Elevated Creole-Cajun fine dining with polished hospitality, iconic dishes, and high prices; mostly superb, with...
• Irene's A · Italian restaurant, Seafood — Beloved Italian spot in the French Quarter delivering rich, classic dishes, polished hospitality, and cozy elegance;...
• Cane and Table A- · Restaurant and cocktail bar, Caribbean-inspired — Atmospheric Caribbean-inspired spot with standout rum cocktails and creative small plates; great vibe, mandatory 20%...
• Sylvain A- · American restaurant, Cocktail bar — Moody French Quarter spot for cocktails, fries, and elevated American plates with strong service and a lively vibe;...
• Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 A- · Tiki cocktail bar and Polynesian-inspired kitchen, Hawaiian-influenced — Destination tiki cocktails with playful Polynesian-inspired bites in a lively hotel-adjacent hideaway; stellar drinks...
• The Pelican Club A- · Fine dining restaurant, Seafood restaurant — Elegant French Quarter spot for polished Creole-leaning seafood and meats with strong desserts; excellent food, lively...
• French Toast A- · Brunch restaurant, Cafe — A lively French Quarter brunch cafe known for creative French toast, crepes, and kind service; expect occasional waits...
• Doris Metropolitan New Orleans A- · Steakhouse, Mediterranean influence — Destination steakhouse with dry-aged showpieces and polished service; pricey but memorable if you choose wisely.
• Brennan's A- · Creole fine dining, Breakfast & brunch — Grand, historic Creole institution with polished service theater and iconic Bananas Foster; food is generally excellent...
• Cafe Sbisa A- · Creole & Cajun restaurant, Seafood — Historic Creole spot with live jazz, standout seafood, and occasional service delays; best for diners seeking classic...
• Muriel's Jackson Square A- · Creole restaurant, American restaurant — Elegant Creole staple with memorable ambiance and strong classics; book ahead, expect lively rooms, very good food, but...
• The Will & The Way B+ · Cocktail bar with kitchen, American restaurant — Creative cocktails and elevated bar bites in a charming French Quarter courtyard; standout gluten-free options, lively...
• Bayona B+ · Fine dining restaurant, Contemporary Louisiana — Destination fine-dining in the French Quarter with memorable dishes and a charming courtyard, but service inconsistency...
• Jewel of the South B+ · Restaurant-bar, Cocktail bar — A destination cocktail bar with a creative, chef-driven menu; outstanding drinks, refined small plates, and tight...
• MRB Bar & Kitchen B+ · Bar & Kitchen, Sports bar — Lively French Quarter bar with counter-order Cajun comfort, standout oysters and gumbo, great for games and a courtyard...
• Izzat B+ · French cafe-restaurant, Brunch — Charming French Quarter bistro with standout classics (French dip, steak frites, creme brulee) and warm service at fair...
• Thaihey NOLA B+ · Thai restaurant, Asian restaurant — Creative Thai with strong vegan options and bold flavors in a tiny French Quarter room; excellent food for many, but...
• Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro B+ · Wine bar and bistro, Creole — Cozy French Quarter wine bar with excellent courtyard vibes, creative Creole-leaning plates, and friendly service,...
• Sun Chong B+ · Korean Cajun fusion restaurant, Asian fusion — Bold Korean–Cajun fusion with standout dishes and lively vibes, but expect loud energy, mandatory gratuity, and...
• Mr. B's Bistro B+ · Creole & Cajun restaurant, Seafood — Classic French Quarter Creole spot famed for peppery barbecue shrimp and polished service; prices are premium and...
• Cafe Amelie B+ · Restaurant, Brunch — Charming French Quarter spot with standout shrimp and grits and a cozy courtyard; great food and vibe but service can...
• Dian Xin B+ · Dim sum restaurant, Chinese — Casual dim sum and Chinese comfort dishes in the French Quarter with standout dumplings and good prices, but service...
• Lebanon Grill B+ · Mediterranean restaurant, Lebanese — Bustling Lebanese spot by the French Market serving generous, flavorful plates and pizzas; great for casual groups, but...
• Mona Lisa B+ · Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant — Lively, cozy Italian-American staple with great-value pizzas and pastas, long waits, and polarizing host interactions;...
• Louisiana Pizza Kitchen B+ · Pizza restaurant, Italian restaurant — Creative New Orleans-leaning pizza and Italian plates with strong vegan options near the French Market; lively vibe,...
• Mambo’s B+ · Restaurant, Seafood — Crowd-pleasing Cajun-Creole spot on Bourbon with showy chargrilled oysters, big portions, multiple levels and a...
• Mena's Palace Restaurant B+ · Creole & Cajun restaurant, Breakfast & Brunch — Casual French Quarter classic for hearty Creole breakfasts and comfort-food plates with friendly service, good...
• Pirate's Alley Cafe B+ · Bar, Absinthe bar — Historic alley bar known for classic absinthe pours and moody courtyard vibes; memorable drinks, but cash-only and...
• Monty's on the Square B · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast — Popular French Quarter brunch spot with lively service, creative Benedicts, and beignets; great location and energy,...
• Café Fleur De Lis - French Quarter B · Breakfast & Brunch, Cafe — Scenic French Quarter brunch spot with balcony seating, standout grits and Benedicts, but service speed and...
• Backspace Bar & Kitchen B · Gastropub, Bar & grill — Cozy French Quarter gastropub with standout Brussels sprouts, hot honey chicken, and bargain drinks; counter-service...
• Copper Monkey Bar & Grill B · Bar & grill, Dive bar — A lively French Quarter dive bar serving solid, affordable Cajun staples and bar classics with strong drinks and quick...
• Meals From the Heart Cafe B · Cafe, American — Market-stall cafe with robust gluten-free and vegan takes on NOLA classics; flavorful crab cakes and beignets delight...
• Envie Espresso Bar & Cafe B · Cafe, Breakfast restaurant — Cozy French Quarter cafe for strong coffee, brunchy plates, and people-watching; great drinks and shrimp and grits...
• NOLA GUMBO FACTORY B · Cajun and Creole counter-service, Bar food — Flavor-packed Cajun staples served from a tiny bar-side counter with lively vibes; great for a quick, late-night bite...
• NOLA Poboys B · Casual seafood and sandwich shop, Po'boy shop — Bustling Bourbon Street spot for classic po'boys and Cajun sides with late-night hours; tasty shrimp and bread win...
• Port of Call B · Hamburger restaurant, American restaurant — Classic New Orleans dive bar known for huge charbroiled burgers, baked potatoes, and powerful tiki-style drinks; great...
• Gumbo Shop B · Creole restaurant, Seafood — Classic Creole staples in a historic French Quarter setting; gumbo, jambalaya, and bread pudding please many, but...
• Oceana Grill B · Seafood and Cajun-Creole restaurant, Seafood — Crowd-pleasing Cajun-Creole seafood spot in the French Quarter with standout oysters, blackened redfish, big portions,...
• Turtle Bay B · Bar & grill, Sports bar — Lively French Quarter bar-grill with late-night pizza, wings, and a value steak special; fun vibes and friendly staff...
• Tableau by Dickie Brennan & Co. B- · Creole & French restaurant, Seafood — Elegant Creole spot with balcony views and live jazz; food and service can shine but inconsistency and slow pacing make...
• Voodoo Tavern and PoBoys B- · Casual restaurant and bar, Po'boys — Small French Quarter tavern serving hefty po'boys, loaded fries, and strong drinks with lively bar energy; great for...
• Pat O'Brien's B- · Bar-restaurant, Piano bar — Iconic French Quarter piano bar for Hurricanes and lively vibes; food is basic Creole staples, service can be...
• Bourbon Heat B- · Restaurant and nightlife venue, Bar — Lively Bourbon Street spot with strong live-music energy, solid Cajun comfort staples, kid options, and value drinks,...
• Clover Grill C+ · Diner, Breakfast — Classic 24-hour Bourbon Street diner with memorable burgers and omelets, very low prices for the area, but frequent...
• Maison Bourbon C · Jazz bar, Live music — Iconic Bourbon Street jazz bar with excellent live music and mixed-to-poor service; expect at least one drink per...
• Ryan's Irish Pub Inc C · Irish pub, Bar — A lively Irish pub in the French Quarter with friendly bartenders, lots of TVs, and bring-your-own-food policy, but...
• Gazebo Cafe C · Cafe and live-music courtyard, Creole and Cajun — Open-air French Market spot for strong frozen drinks and live bands; food is hit-or-miss and service can lag when busy.
• Old Absinthe House C+ · Bar, Cocktail bar — Iconic Bourbon Street bar for absinthe drips and classic cocktails with knowledgeable bartenders, but service...
• Market Cafe C- · Casual dining with live music, Cajun & Creole — Open-air French Quarter spot with live music and classic Cajun staples; great for drinks and vibes, food quality and...
• Cafe Beignet, Bourbon Street C- · Cafe, Breakfast — Courtyard cafe with live jazz and crowd-pleasing beignets; vibrant setting, mixed service and consistency, fair prices...

Top Cuisines

• American — 14 restaurants
• Southern — 11 restaurants
• Cajun & Creole — 4 restaurants
• Creole — 2 restaurants
• Louisiana — 2 restaurants
• Cajun — 2 restaurants
• Italian — 2 restaurants
• Bar — 2 restaurants
• Mediterranean — 1 restaurants
• Latin American — 1 restaurants

Michelin-Recognized in French Quarter (2)

• Restaurant R'evolution A · Michelin 1-star
• Bayona B+ · Michelin 1-star

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