New Orleans Restaurant Guide
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French Quarter
Most popular destination for foodies
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Uptown / Garden District
Restaurants along streetcar line or steps away
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Esplanade /
City parkRestaurants overlooking beautiful City Park -
Convention Center / CBD
Restaurants near conventions within Arts District
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Marigny / Bywater
Cafes on outskirts of French Quarter
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Metairie / Lakeview
Restaurants between Airport & French Quarter
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Browsing: French Quarter Restaurants
The French Quarter is the oldest and most famous neighborhood in New Orleans frequented by both visitors & locals alike. It's world renowned for its architecture, nightlife, entertainment & restaurants … some of which have been around since the 19th century and are still going strong!
Restaurants range from formal to casual and offer truly unique flavors and famous New Orleans cocktails at every meal. You cannot walk too far in the French Quarter without running into another great restaurant … be sure to check out our favorites below.
Gumbo Shop
This New Orleans favorite has taken the Best Gumbo title in the Best of New Orleans poll every year since 1999. Order their award-winning seafood, okra and chicken-andouille gumbo, or other Creole dishes, like po-boys and bread pudding. Customers can sit inside in the large dining area with high ceilings and beautifully painted walls, or outdoors in the courtyard surrounded by greenery. No matter where you sit or what you order, be prepared for a truly New Orleans dining experience.
French Market Restaurant & Bar
For generations, The French Market Restaurant & Bar has been serving fresh Louisiana seafood and ice cold drinks to visitors and natives alike. Their balcony offers one of the best views of the Vieux Carré. Come experience it!
Daisy Dukes
Sometimes you don’t need fancy–you just need good. Daisy Dukes serves great food for a great price with great service. No dinner jacket necessary. Daisy Dukes offers great breakfast, cajun and southern dishes all day and night.
Court of Two Sisters
Enjoy a festive Brunch at the picturesque Court of Two Sisters. Dinner features a four-course dinner and an a la carte menu, is also a wonderful French Quarter experience.
Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar
Since the 1940s, Felix’s has been a New Orleans institution, serving only the freshest Louisiana oysters they could get their hands on. Bienville, Rockefeller, raw, chargrilled…no matter how you like ‘em, they got ‘em at Felix’s. View our 2023 Summer Menu
Deanie's Seafood
In a town famous for great seafood, it's in a class by itself. Located in Metairie, Uptown, and the French Quarter, Deanie's has been recognized as one of New Orleans' best seafood joints since 1961.
Olde New Orleans Cookery
Cooked by Locals, spiced with history - Cajun and Creole Cookin’ on Bourbon Street, in the heart of the French Quarter, with the emphasis on serving delicious and authentic local dishes.
Iberville Cuisine
An authentic Creole and Cajun restaurant in the French Quarter, Iberville Cuisine has an exciting & welcoming atmosphere with an extensive menu.
Pelican Club
The Pelican Club is a “new classic” New Orleans restaurant offering a rich variety of fresh fish and seafood and prime beef, inspired by southern tradition and reimagined by chef/owner, Richard Hughes. Diners are welcomed in everything from blue jeans to ball gowns in this 19th-century French Quarter townhouse.
Cafe Pontalba
Located right along Jackson Square, Cafe Pontalba is a great way to take in the sights, sounds, and tastes of New Orleans. Delicious Creole cuisine served in a casual atmosphere.
Oceana Grill
Steps from Bourbon Street, Oceana Grill's authentic Creole and Cajun delicacies, offers satisfaction for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Along with classic New Orleans dishes you have to try, their chefs can get pretty inventive (try the Redfish Oceana). And we think every meal at Oceana should be kicked off with a dozen raw oysters although some just can’t say no to the Gator Tail Bites.
Cafe Beignet
New Orleans’ Café provides excellent coffee and beignets all day long. Also on their menu are New Orleans Cajun specialties and fried seafood for when you want something more than breakfast.
3rd Block Depot Kitchen + Bar
3rd Block Depot Kitchen + Bar offers Cajun and Creole cuisine for lunch and dinner, and a fabulous Burlesque Sunday Brunch!
Acme Oyster House
The pearl of New Orleans' restaurants, Acme Oyster House invites area residents and visitors to enjoy its marvelous ambiance, fresh seafood from Louisiana waters, and local charm. Five locations, including the French Quarter, Metairie and the Northshore.
Mambo's
Call us crazy, but we think your taste buds should have fun on Bourbon Street, too! Take a break from the crowd below and head up to Mambo’s, home to the only rooftop terrace on Bourbon and some of the best Cajun and Creole food you’ll find anywhere.
Hard Rock Cafe
Located on the corner of Bourbon and Iberville Street, Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans offers rock star service and a unique environment for your dining experience!
Steamboat Natchez
The Steamboat Natchez offers daily dinner jazz cruises and harbor jazz cruises with a New Orleans food buffet. Enjoy music and food as you cruise along the Mississippi!
Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS
The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS, sister vessel to the Steamboat NATCHEZ, is about to go into the history books as the newest floating palace on Old Man River. Like New Orleans riverboats of old, the cuisine will be magnificent, the music soul-stirring, and the adventure one you will remember for a lifetime.
Bourbon Heat
Right on the famed Bourbon Street in the heart of the French Quarter, the Courtyard Bar & Grill at the Bourbon Heat offers casual dining, catering, private parties, and VIP bottle service.
New Orleans School of Cooking
Their popular lunch classes are open to individual reservations. All open classes include generous samplings of the demonstrated menu items as well as recipes, coffee, iced tea and Abita beer.
Crescent City Brewhouse
The Crescent City Brewhouse serves amazing beer and great food. It is the only microbrewery in the French Quarter, and you'll enjoy sampling their portfolio in the warm, relaxed atmosphere. Immerse yourself in live, local culture with jazz performed nightly by New Orleans musicians.