Best restaurants near me in Central Business District, New Orleans / Louisiana

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1. GW Fins

4.9

Exceptional(22223)

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• Seafood • French Quarter

Booked 157 times today

Experience the cuisine that has created Raving Fans of local diners & national & local food critics alike. Executive Chef Mike Nelson ensures the highest quality seafood by flying in products from around the globe & featuring only the best from local waters - both at their seasonal peak. This commitment to freshness & quality are some of the many reasons GW Fins prints its menu daily. We look forward to serving you soon so we may learn what you think.We hope our dress policy is comfortable for all. Coats & ties are not required. Slacks, dress jeans, & dress shorts are great. We require that gentlemen wear a collared shirt. T-shirts, cut off shorts, & athletic wear, including baseball caps, are not permitted. We ask gentlemen to remove their hats in the Dining Room.

2. Mr. B's Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(7939)

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• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 178 times today

Mr. B's Bistro is a renowned French Quarter institution in New Orleans, celebrated for its vibrant atmosphere and authentic Creole cuisine. The restaurant is nestled in the heart of the historic French Quarter, specifically at the corner of Royal and Iberville Streets. Mr. B's Bistro is owned and managed by Cindy Brennan, a member of the legendary New Orleans' Brennan Family.Specializing in Creole dishes, the restaurant's signature dishes include Barbequed Shrimp sautéed in a rich, peppery, Worcestershire-spiked butter sauce, Gumbo Ya Ya, featuring a dark roux, chicken, and Andouille sausage, and Creole Bread Pudding, a classic Brennan family recipe, is served warm with an Irish whiskey sauce. Mr. B's serves lunch and dinner and hosts a popular Sunday Jazz Brunch with live music. The bistro is consistently lauded for its quality Louisiana food and warm Southern hospitality, making it a fixture for both locals and visitors seeking a classic New Orleans dining experience.

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3. Restaurant August

4.9

Exceptional(8406)

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• Contemporary French / American • Central Business District

Booked 44 times today

August is a Contemporary Creole restaurant creating unique dishes with a focus on Louisiana ingredients and inspired by classical training. Located in a historic 19th century French-Creole building in New Orleans’ Central Business District, the main dining room caters to the most unique dining experience. The interior is rich with original architectural details, gleaming hardwood floors, soaring columns, mahogany paneling and antique mirrors.

4. Irene's

4.9

Exceptional(5239)

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• Italian • French Quarter

Booked 40 times today

*Please note that if your desired reservation time is not available online, or your party is larger than those accepted through this service, please call the restaurant. We are happy and excited to make great effort in accommodating you. *RESERVATION POLICY: Reservations requiring a credit card are subject to a $10/person fee as a result of no call-no show, or if not cancelled before 4:00pm central time on the reservation date. Our cuisine is country French and Italian with a New Orleans influence. Although a majority of our seating is available for walk-in guests we do take reservations. While you wait we have a piano player and serve cocktails. We look forward to serving you. "Love and Cuisine, Sempre con Passione"

5. Luke

4.7

Exceptional(9672)

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• French • Central Business District

Booked 117 times today

Nestled in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District on the iconic St. Charles Avenue—just steps from the French Quarter—Luke is a vibrant, Creole-inspired brasserie that welcomes both locals and visitors with its warm, energetic atmosphere. Renowned for its fresh Gulf seafood and daily selection of oysters, Luke highlights the best of regional flavors. Under the guidance of Chef Corey Sharp, the menu features dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients and seasonal farmers’ market offerings. At the bar, guests can enjoy signature cocktails, a thoughtfully curated selection of wines from around the world, and a rotating lineup of local craft beers. Join us for breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner, or happy hour—perfect for any occasion.

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6. Chophouse New Orleans – Prime Steaks

4.7

Exceptional(5849)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Central Business District

Booked 90 times today

Named the highest rated steakhouse in New Orleans, this old-school steak restaurant is a powerhouse. The focus at Chophouse New Orleans is on its top-quality, USDA prime-only meat, from barrel cut filets to top-of-the-line cooking techniques, every detail counts. The easygoing atmosphere complements the great food and bustling, live entertainment nightly.

7. Domenica

4.7

Exceptional(7866)

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• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 95 times today

Domenica translates to “Sunday,” in Italian, it is the day of the week to explore and cook leisurely, abundant meals. At Domenica restaurant, our chefs seek to transport guests to those coveted moments, offering passionately prepared dishes that marry pure, local ingredients with revered techniques.While the menu is rooted in tradition, our chefs focus on elevating Italian ingredients and classic flavors to create modern classics, adapted for the contemporary palate of New Orleans. The fresh pastas made by hand daily, roasted vegetables, meats and Napolitano style pizzas, all prepared in the restaurant’s iconic wood oven, are perfectly complemented by custom-brewed beers, seasonal craft cocktails and an Italian-focused wine list.

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8. Arnaud's

4.7

Exceptional(7999)

$$$$

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 64 times today

Celebrate the culture and tradition of New Orleans through exquisite flavors served in the most timeless, chic setting in the French Quarter.Our menu includes both classic Creole and inventive dishes. Enjoy an expertly crafted cocktail in our award-winning French 75 Bar, delight your ears and your mouth with nightly Dixieland Jazz in our Jazz Bistro dining room, or celebrate with our fabulous Sunday Jazz Brunch. See why Arnaud’s has been celebrating over 100 years of rich history and culinary excellence.“James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar Program”, “James Beard Award Semi-finalist for Outstanding Hospitality”

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9. Compère Lapin

4.8

Exceptional(3310)

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• American • Central Business District

Booked 57 times today

Compère Lapin - noun - "kom-pare la-pan" - 1. anthropomorphic rabbit character who served as the mischievous protagonist in Creole and Caribbean folk tales; 2. Chef Nina Compton's restaurant at the Old No 77 Hotel & Chandlery in the Warehouse Arts District of New Orleans. Meals aren’t about trends, shock value, or opulence.Meals are about moments, memories and those who surround you at your table.We believe in the complexity of simplicity, and the power of pure flavors. Our histories, vast and varied, deserve to be memorialized and romanticized by dishes that at once remind us of home and transport us to somewhere new.We don’t make food for everyone else, we make food for you.

10. Bon Ton Prime Rib

4.7

Exceptional(918)

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• Steakhouse • Central Business District

Booked 72 times today

Bon Ton Prime Rib, New Orleans' third-oldest restaurant, is where the spirit of old New Orleans meets the new. The menu blends classic Cajun flavors with signature cuts of prime rib, classic steaks, and popular regional seafood with timeless classic cocktails —a nod to the restaurant’s heritage. Set in the historic 1840s Natchez building, this iconic institution honors its rich past while looking ahead. Complimentary valet parking is available.

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NedGold
San Diego •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic as always! Our wait staff were super friendly and engaging and the food was delicious!
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Luke$$$$• French• Central Business District
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4.7
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John
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Irene’s is always our favorite restaurant to go to in New Orleans. Also delicious food & excellent service.
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Irene's$$$$• Italian• French Quarter
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4.9
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KYLE
New Orleans / Louisiana •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Best chefs tasting menu we have ever done We absolutely loved the food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mary Anne, Austin and John were f’ing amazing!!!!!!! We are gonna come back to NO every 6 months just to come and do the chefs tasting BLOWN AWAY!!!! Unbelievable!!!!!!
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Restaurant August$$$$• Contemporary French / American• Central Business District
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4.9
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JuliaGold
Coastal Georgia •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
One of the best dining experiences EVER! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was wonderful! There was not one single detail we would have changed. Our party had several fish/seafood entrees, a chicken entree, and a steak - all were superb! Cannot wait to return!
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GW Fins$$$$• Seafood• French Quarter
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4.9
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MarionGold
Rhode Island •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful! Great menu, cocktails and wine selections. Great service from Mary. Food was served fresh and hot! And not overly salty. Everythung perfectly seasoned. The Pear Cosmo was great! Joseph Drouhin Chardonnay was also very good. Duck Springrolls were suoerb. Pork Ossobucco was fork tender anf flavorful. And I tried the messy- but must have for my 1st time- Bbq Shrimp. Huge prawn like shrimp in a great saye with garlic bread. At least 10 of them! So glad I had them. And enough to share. Just wasn't a fan of the Lemon ice box cake but thats ok. For an OG French Quarter restaurant - hust go. You won't be sorry.
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Mr. B's Bistro$$$$• Creole• French Quarter
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4.7

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1. GW Fins

2. Mr. B's Bistro

3. Restaurant August

4. Irene's

5. Luke

6. Chophouse New Orleans – Prime Steaks

7. Domenica

8. Arnaud's

9. Compère Lapin

10. Bon Ton Prime Rib

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