Dining is a passionate art form in New Orleans. Our restaurants and chefs are world-renown and award-winning ... and will make your visit to New Orleans an unforgettable experience!
NewOrleansRestaurants.com makes it easier for you to make your dining reservations ahead of time. Simply click each restaurant listed below for further information on the restaurant -- follow each restaurant's links at top right for their menu, location, dress code and hours of operation. (For private party or group recommendations, click private parties on your left.)
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Select from the following types of dining:
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These award-winning upscale restaurants offer elegant fine dining -- please note dress code
 | GW Fins Experience the cuisine that earned GW Fins’ Esquire Magazine’s esteemed “Top 20 best new restaurants in America” award, and a four bean rating in the New Orleans Times Picayune. GW Fins is located in the heart of the French Quarter. |
 | Arnaud's The ultimate New Orleans dining experience featuring award-winning Creole cuisine, friendly service and charming French Quarter ambiance. You won't be disappointed! |
 | Broussard's In the Heart of the French Quarter, Broussard's brings you back to a more enchanting time, with our hand painted tiles, lush tropical courtyard and three beautiful dining rooms, each with its own distinct personality and French doors that open out onto the courtyard. |
 | Antoine's Since 1840, Antoine's has been noted for its excellent French-Creole cuisine and numerous historical dining rooms. Antoine's has long been a tradition for both locals and visitors to New Orleans. An unmatched dining experience in the heart of the French Quarter. |
 | Le Meritage Inspired by the success of the French Quarter Wine Festival and modeled after the award winning Meritage Restaurant at the Boston Harbor Hotel, Le Meritage is proud to introduce a new approach to dining at the Maison Dupuy. |
 | Andrea's New Orleans' world-renowned gold medal winner, Chef Andrea combines Louisiana products with Northern Italian cuisine to create a memorable dining experience. A favorite among locals -- free transportation provided. Located in Metairie, 10 minutes from the French Quarter. (See special offer) |
 | The Embers Steak House You can still enjoy the charm and ambiance of Old New Orleans, while dining on fresh Louisiana seafood, great steaks, and authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine all served on the largest balcony on Bourbon Street. |
 | Galvez Restaurant Coming to New Orleans in 2009. Continental, Spanish, Portuguese, and French Cuisine in the heart of the French Market. Formerly Bella Luna Restaurant. |
 | Brennan's A legend in New Orleans -- and a dining experience not to be missed. Enjoy the famous breakfast at Brennan's .. and lunch and dinner, too! Located in the heart of the French Quarter. |
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Casual Fine Dining
The following restaurants combine casual dining with white tablecloth elegance -- casual dress allowed.
 | Chad's Bistro The perfect choice for you, your family, friends, or co-workers to go and enjoy casual dining or just a cocktail in the New Olreans suburb of Metairie. |
 | Rib Room - Rotisserie Extraordinaire Winner of the prestigious Zagat Award, the Rib Room offers succulent Prime Rib and Wild Game from the French Rotisserie and the Freshest Louisiana Seafood Selections. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner by candlelight. Located in the French Quarter. |
 | Pascal's Manale Home of the original BBQ shrimp, Pascal's Manale also serves steak, seafood and pasta dishes. A long-time local favorite. Located in historic uptown New Orleans right off of the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line. |
 | Red Fish Grill Ralph Brennan's Red Fish Grill boasts a variety of fresh seafood selections, including an abundant supply of fresh Gulf shell fish, fin fish, a raw oyster bar, and many other New Orleans classic seafood dishes. Located right on Bourbon Street in the heart of the French Quarter. |
 | The Bombay Club Creole and French cuisine in an elegant and sophisticated setting featuring entertainment and "the best martini in town." Located a block from Bourbon in the French Quarter. |
 | Café Amelie Café Amelie is a favorite of New Orleans locals and tourists alike, who faithfully flock to the café for its delicious small plates, salads, sandwiches and entrees. |
 | Byblos Mediterranean Cuisine Byblos offers the largest selection of specialty lamb dishes in the city, from kabobs to chops to racks…along with fresh, house-made hummos, shawarma and seafood dishes. |
 | Café Giovanni Located on Decatur Street, Café Giovanni offers a large array of New World Italian Food that set this restaurant apart from competitors but still is comfortable for local diners. A taste of New Orleans with a very personal touch in the heart of the French Quarter. |
 | Jean Lafitte's Bistro Long known by its customers as an Oasis on Bourbon Street, Jean Lafitte's Bistro offers the finest of Creole and Cajun cuisine utilizing local seafood, prepared from treasured family recipes along with locally influenced versions of some old favorites. |
 | Muriel's Jackson Square Experience a feast for the senses and enlightenment for your soul… Muriel's Jackson Square. Visit the Bistro for New Orleans classics and the area's finest contemporary Creole cuisine. |
 | Besh Steakhouse The Besh Steakhouse at Harrah's Casino is not your traditional steakhouse. The restaurant is a combination of Chef Besh'sown ideas and traditional steakhouse menu items along with New Orleans influences mixed together. Since opening day, The Besh Steakhouse has received nationally acclaimed rave reviews. |
 | The Pelican Club The Pelican Club's menu offers a wide range of fabulous New Orleans dishes and its outstanding decor and incredible atmosphere is sure to make your event a true New Orleans experience. Located on Exchange Place in the heart of the French Quarter. |
 | The Marigny Brasserie The Marigny Brasserie's multiple French doors opening onto Frenchmen Street with its warm golden interior, make this restaurant a casually-chic place to dine. It is a favorite among locals, foodies, and the well-informed tourist. |
 | Begue's Restaurant Begue's Restaurant, often called New Orleans' best kept secret, is a AAA Four-Diamond Award New Orleans restaurant overlooking a secluded lush, tropical French Quarter courtyard. It is renowned for its superb contemporary French and Creole cuisine prepared under the direction of Executive Chef Joseph Maynard. |
 | Safe Café Uptown Sake is an upscale Japanese Restaurant with a sharp focus on light, innovative cooking which is exemplified the in the specialty salads, signature entrees, scrumptious appetizers, and specialty rolls that fill the menu. |
 | Court of Two Sisters The Court of Two Sisters is known for its festive daily Jazz Brunch buffet and large, picturesque courtyard. Dinner, which is served nightly and features a four-course dinner and an a la carte menu, is also an experience not to be missed when visiting the French Quarter. |
 | Ralph's on the Park Carrying on the tradition of fine food, fun and revelry, Ralph's on the Park offers some of the city's best New Orleans cuisine. Awarded 4 out of 5 beans by the Times Picayune, it's sure to satisfy your craving for genuine local flavors. |
 | 7 on Fulton While the design of 7 definitely fits the contemporary category, the restaurant's creators haven't ignored the timeless qualities that go into an exceptional dining experience - things like comfort, warmth and service that's precise without being fussy. |
 | Bacco Known as one of New Orleans' most romantic restaurants, Bacco specializes in Creole-Italian food in an elegant atmosphere. The restaurant is located in the heart of the French Quarter. |
 | Tony Moran's Some of the finest seafood and Cajun cuisine in New Orleans, prepared from treasured family recipes along with locally influenced versions of some old favorites. Don't miss this fabulous dining experience! Located right on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter. |
 | Tujague's New Orleans' second oldest restaurant! Located across from the French Market in the heart of the French Quarter, Tujague's has retained its reputation for providing an unforgettable dining experience in the original Creole tradition. |
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 | Hard Rock Cafe Every musical taste as well as the pickiest taste buds will be satisfied here. Featuring the French Quarter's largest balcony overlooking the Quarter and the Mississippi River, Hard Rock Cafe is sure to please all your senses. |
 | Crescent City Brewhouse The Crescent City Brewhouse is one of New Orleans' premier restaurants and the only French Quarter microbrewery. The atmosphere at the Crescent City Brewhouse is warm, relaxed and festive with LIVE JAZZ performed nightly by local musicians |
 | Bubba Gump Shrimp Located conveniently on festive Decatur Street, just a few blocks from Jackson Square, Jax Brewery, Canal Street, the Aquarium and the Natchez Dock. From business dinners, to holiday parties, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co is the #1 place for food and fun! |
 | Copeland's of New Orleans – Kenner Copeland's of New Orleans is more than a restaurant, it is the family's promise to provide you with the finest dining experience each and every visit. Enjoy our authentic New Orleans cuisine, signature dishes, pasta, fish, sizzlin' steaks and much more! (See special offer extended till April 24th) |
 | Cannon's Restaurant Located on the streetcar line on beautiful oak-tree lined St. Charles Avenue in the Garden District, Cannon's offers a blend of New Orleans and traditional American cuisine in a casual dining atmosphere. (See special offer) |
 | Zea's St. Charles Ave. A local favorite, Zea Rotisserie and Grill features many award winning dishes that you are sure to enjoy. Located near the Central Business District not far from Lee Circle, and the neighborhoods of Uptown. Free valet parking. |
 | Steamboat Natchez Dinner and Jazz Cruises The Steamboat Natchez offers daily dinner jazz cruises and harbor jazz cruises with a New Orleans food buffet. Enjoy our music and food as you cruise along the Mississippi! (See special offer) |
 | Margaritaville Cafe Set across the street from the French Quarter's famed French Market, Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville has something for the tastebuds and more. |
 | Copeland's Social City A romantic ultra lounge where all martinis are made from fresh ingredients and signature recipes. As the night goes on a live band will entertain you with music that our guest knows and wants to hear. |
 | Acme Oyster House The pearl of New Orleans' restaurants, Acme Oyster House invites area residents as well as visitors to enjoy its marvelous ambience, fresh seafood from Louisiana waters, and undeniably local charm. Three locations: in the French Quarter, on the Lakefront, and on the North Shore. |
 | Hoshun Restaurant Hoshun draws on the cuisines of China, Japan, Vietnam and other south Asian countries. There is pho soup and Vietnamese spring rolls, pad Thai, sushi and more. |
 | Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro Join Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro for a casual meal, and sample the revered, boundless menu. With its caring staff, signature dishes, and fun ambiance, you'll discover there's much more here than just cheesecake. |
 | Cafe Pontalba Located in the heart of the French Quarter right in the middle of Jackson Square, there is no better way to take in the sights, sounds, and tastes of New Orleans than from Cafe Pontalba. Delicious Creole cuisine served in a casual atmosphere. (See special offer) |
 | Semolina's Bistro Italia Perfect for a romantic dinner for two or a family night out - with menu selections that will make everyone's taste buds happy. |
 | The Bistro at Maison de Ville Chef Greg Picolo, a New Orleans native created a menu that pleases both diners and critics alike. Cooking in the Louisiana Creole style, different than the spicy Cajun style most people associate with Louisiana, Chef Picolo delivers sophisticated dishes that satisfied both body and soul. |
 | Ralph & Kacoo's Ralph & Kacoo's is located in the very heart of the French Quarter, on 519 Toulouse St, right off of Decatur. Our experienced chefs are dedicated to preparing each meal to the classic standard of Louisiana seafood that we've been serving since 1969. |
| Harrah's Casino Hungry for excitement? You gotta get to Harrah's New Orleans. Whether your tastes run from prime rib to Lucky Dogs, a Crescent City favorite, our many noteworthy restaurants will tempt your palate with Gulf-fresh seafood, freshly prepared Mongolian stir-fry and decadent desserts. Hungry after-hours? Play all night and eat 'til dawn at our fabulous late-night buffet. It's the city's best all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, for just $11.99 from midnight to 5 a.m.! |
 | Deanie's Seafood In a town famous for great seafood, it's in a class by itself. Located in Metairie and the French Quarter, Deanie's has been recognized as one of New Orleans' best seafood joints since 1961. |
 | Gordon Biersch Restaurant and Brewery Gordon Biersch brews some of the best beers in the world, and serves excellent food made with only the freshest products. The relaxed and inviting atmosphere, along with the friendly and attentive service, means that a visit to Gordon Biersch is always enjoyable. Gordon Biersch is located in the Central Business District. |
 | House of Blues Conveniently located in the French Quarter, House of Blues offers live music almost every night of the week, fantastic lunch and dinner Monday - Saturday, a rousing Friday Happy Hour in our courtyard, and a spirit-lifting Gospel Brunch every Sunday. Be sure to check it out. |
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 | Mulate's Cajun Restaurant The restaurant that made Cajun Culture famous with authentic Cajun cuisine ... located steps from the Convention Center in the Warehouse District. |
 | Michaul's Live Cajun Music Restaurant A N'awlins Cajun restaurant, featuring live Cajun Music and free dancing lessons, located right on the St. Charles streetcar line in the Central Business District. (See special offer) |
 | Cajun Cabin Live Cajun music and free dance lessons nightly; one of the best Cajun food and people-watching balcony on Bourbon Street. Check out its 360º View! (See special offer) |
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Private Parties Only
In addition to the restaurants listed above, the following locations offer private parties only.
 | The Plimsoll Club With breathtaking views of New Orleans and the Mississippi River, elegantly decorated banquet rooms, and a staff dedicated to your needs, the Plimsoll Club is the perfect place to host your special event. Their five private rooms can accommodate groups of up to 700 people. Parties over four only, please. |
 | Louis XVI Restaurant Lavish French cuisine and fine wines are presented with European-style service at this internationally acclaimed courtyard restaurant. Check out its 360º View! Located in the heart of the French Quarter. |
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Coffee, Cafes, Delis, and Pizzerias
These unique establishments provide a quick place to relax and enjoy a bite. Reservations are not accepted.
 | Reginelli's Pizzeria Reginelli's Pizzeria combines a unique menu and wide array of fresh ingredients with a cool, modern decor; it brings together a contemporary atmosphere with old world Italy. |
 | Cafe Beignet New Orleans' Cafe provides a grand cafe setting outside and in, and the best coffee and beignets anywhere. Breakfast Served All Day. New Orleans Cajun Specialties and Fried Seafood Also Available.(See special offer) |
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