French Quarter
Friday lunchtime is the best time to visit this revered institution for its traditional Creole cuisine. That’s when local ladies in big hats and gloves…
Must-see restaurants in French Quarter
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That the French expat community of New Orleans regularly makes its way to Mister Gregory's should tell you something about the quality of this bistro's…
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Coop’s is an authentic Cajun dive, but more rocked out. Make no mistake: it can be grotty and chaotic, the servers have attitude and the layout is…
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Bayona is one of our favorite splurges in the Quarter, and a pioneer of the slow-food movement. It’s classy but unpretentious, an all-round fine spot for…
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Established in 1840, Antoine’s is the oldest of old-line New Orleans restaurants. The dining rooms look like first-class lounges on the Orient Express and…
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Eat dishes out neo-Creole cuisine that has become immensely popular with locals; when a New Orleanian is willing to brave French Quarter parking for pork…
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Back in 1918, ‘Count’ Arnaud Cazenave turned roughly a whole city block into a restaurant that’s served upscale Creole cuisine ever since. The menu…
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Irene’s is a romantic gem, tucked in a corner that's generally missed by travelers. Not that it's easy to miss, given the lovely scent of garlic emanating…
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The name means 'South of Bourbon'. And the food? Hard to pin down, but uniformly excellent. The chefs play with a concept that mixes Louisiana indulgence…
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TV chef Emeril Lagasse’s French Quarter outpost is pretty damn good. Emeril himself isn't in the kitchen ‘Bam!’-ing up your food, but whoever is does a…
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Bring a paper, order coffee and a croissant – or a tart, quiche or sandwich topped with béchamel sauce – and bliss out. Check out the tiled sign on the…
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This rustic yet elegant gastropub draws inspiration from the dedication to local ingredients demonstrated by expert chefs. The menu changes often, but the…
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Muriel's has a ghost (they set a table nightly for him!), a fascinating history, and it's one of the main stops on the Haunted History tours. The food is…
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In a shaded patio setting with a view of Royal St, this intimate cafe serves omelets, Belgian waffles, quiches and beignets. There’s a low-level war among…
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So you're dying for a late-night meal but don't feel like pizza or bar nuts? Look no further. In a near-saintly move, these guys keep their kitchen open…
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Who serves South Indian pancakes and tamarind shrimp? Alongside smoked duck and (oh, man) truffle grits? Green Goddess, that’s who. The Goddess combines a…
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As one (albeit inebriated) local raved, 'You come here, you get the burger.' But it's true: the meat is like umami condensed into a patty. Then there’s…
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The Court regularly ranks in ‘best place for brunch in New Orleans’ lists, a standing that can be attributed to its setting as much as its food. The…
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Serves omelets, Belgian waffles, quiche and beignets. There’s a low-level war among foodies over who does the better beignet – this place or Café du Monde…
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Broussard's has been around since 1920, offering tasty executions of Creole standbys such as veal and crawfish in a béchamel sauce, and redfish stuffed…
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Meauxbar sounds French, but there's a strong Louisiana influence running through the kitchen, as is good and proper. So think along the lines of American…
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Charbroiled oysters are a key reason to come here – they're done perfectly, with garlic and butter and cheese. This large, 'proper attire required'…
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One of the grande dames of Creole dining, Brennan's has undergone an enormous overhaul. It still offers decadent breakfasts and cocktail ‘eye-openers’ to…
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The Bourbon House is an outpost of the Brennan restaurant empire. While you'll find a nice steak and pulled pork on the menu, seafood is the specialty…
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We wax rhapsodic over the Quarter’s beautiful backyard gardens, and Amelie’s, much beloved by locals, takes the cake. An alfresco restaurant tucked behind…
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Café du Monde is the most popular destination in New Orleans and, unfortunately, it often feels that way. But once you do get seated, the beignets (square…
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This was the home base of late chef Paul Prudhomme, who was essentially responsible for putting modern Louisiana cooking on the culinary map. The kitchen…
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While sandwiches and other lunchy things are available at Stanley, we're all about the breakfast. Bananas Foster French toast and fluffy pancakes provide…
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New Orleans, a city of seafood and swamp ingredients, isn’t known as a steak town. Yet this steakhouse is considered one of the greatest in the South…
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They still shuck oysters to order here, which is a beautiful thing, but they also serve gumbo in a 'poopa' (bread bowl). It's a good spot for fresh…
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There are a few New Orleans names inextricably linked to a certain dish, and Central Grocery is the word-association winner for the muffuletta. That’s…
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West African cuisine (specifically Cameroonian and Gambian) doesn’t pose too many challenges to the conservative palate. It’s basically meat and potatoes,…
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An informal and quiet local spot in the Lower Quarter, Mona Lisa is dim, dark and candlelight-romantic in its own quirky way. Kooky renditions of Da Vinci…
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Fins focuses, almost entirely, on fish: freshly caught and prepped so that the flavor of the sea is always accented and never overwhelmed. For New Orleans…
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This popular spot near the gay end of Bourbon St resembles an Edward Hopper painting, in which the clientele consists of an out-of-makeup drag queen and a…
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Tasty sangria specials and sweet, friendly servers make Fiorella's a nice stop for an afternoon tipple. While the food is good, that doesn't quite cut it…
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A local favorite since 1950, Johnny’s is the only traditional po’boy joint around. It's all checkered tablecloths, hustle, bustle and good food served by…
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Sometimes you just wanna wander the Quarter with a tasty sandwich in hand. If that’s the case, get to Verti, a reliable deli with a take-out stand…
