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Restaurant August
$$$$•Contemporary French / American•4.9(8,405)August is a Contemporary Creole restaurant creating unique dishes with a focus on Louisiana ingredients and inspired by classical training. Located in a historic 19th century French-Creole building in New Orleans’ Central Business District, the main dining room caters to the most unique dining experience. The interior is rich with original architectural details, gleaming hardwood floors, soaring columns, mahogany paneling and antique mirrors.The Grill Room
$$$$•American•4.8(1,703)The Grill Room at The Windsor Court is recognized as a local leader in Modern American cuisine with a distinct New Orleans flair. Join us for a truly remarkable breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of the finest restaurants in the world - and one of only three, four-star/four-diamond restaurants in all of Louisiana. Complimentary valet parking.
Trenasse
$$$$•Seafood•4.8(2,040)The collaborating chefs of Trenasse focus on Gulf Coast Cuisine with a South Louisiana Flare. Using regionally farmed ingredients we present our dishes classically and creatively. Along with a dynamic team Chefs, we execute a culinary program known as one of “The Best in The City”. Our talented team is ready to serve the thriving business lunch crowd of the central business district, local foodies, and numerous city wide festivals and conventions.Compère Lapin
$$$$•American•4.8(3,309)Compère Lapin - noun - "kom-pare la-pan" - 1. anthropomorphic rabbit character who served as the mischievous protagonist in Creole and Caribbean folk tales; 2. Chef Nina Compton's restaurant at the Old No 77 Hotel & Chandlery in the Warehouse Arts District of New Orleans.
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Doris Metropolitan - New Orleans
$$$$•Steakhouse•4.7(1,237)Doris Metropolitan is a high-end butchery and restaurant that handcrafts modern flavors and techniques that embrace Middle Eastern heritage and elevate the traditional steakhouse experience. Menu highlights include in-house dry aged beef and other high-quality meats that complement seasonal sides, vegetable-focused shared plates, exotic and locally sourced seafood, and a hand-selected caviar menu. Our house-crafted cocktails, extensive wine list, fine liquors, and house butchery blend together to offer you the luxuriant dining experience that keeps us thriving.Bon Ton Prime Rib
$$$$•Steakhouse•4.7(913)Bon Ton Prime Rib, New Orleans' third-oldest restaurant, is where the spirit of old New Orleans meets the new. The menu blends classic Cajun flavors with signature cuts of prime rib, classic steaks, and popular regional seafood with timeless classic cocktails —a nod to the restaurant’s heritage. Set in the historic 1840s Natchez building, this iconic institution honors its rich past while looking ahead. Complimentary valet parking is available.
Delacroix Restaurant
$$$$•Creole•4.8(623)Located at the foot of Canal Street at Spanish Plaza, experience the only restaurant on the riverfront in New Orleans.Tragos Amargos presented by Taquerias Carnalito
$$$$•Speakeasy•4.5(124)Tragos Amargos is a hidden contemporary listening bar and speakeasy behind Taquerias Carnalito in New Orleans' Central Business District.
Inside, curated vinyl plays through a hi-fi sound system and sets the mood for the night. Our cocktail menu, The Setlist, features original drinks named after iconic songs, crafted with Mexican spirits and a New Orleans soul.
Your reservation guarantees your entry to the Tragos Amargos experience. Our team curates seating for every guest upon arrival; seating requests are always welcome, but specific seating cannot be guaranteed. Begin your night at Taquerias Carnalito, where our host will guide you in. 21+ only.
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- NNedGoldSan Diego •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoFantastic as always! Our wait staff were super friendly and engaging and the food was delicious!More infoLuke$$$$• French• Central Business District•4.8
- JJohnChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoIrene’s is always our favorite restaurant to go to in New Orleans. Also delicious food & excellent service.More infoIrene's$$$$• Italian• French Quarter•4.9
- KKYLENew Orleans / Louisiana •10 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoBest chefs tasting menu we have ever done We absolutely loved the food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mary Anne, Austin and John were f’ing amazing!!!!!!! We are gonna come back to NO every 6 months just to come and do the chefs tasting BLOWN AWAY!!!! Unbelievable!!!!!!More infoRestaurant August$$$$• Contemporary French / American• Central Business District•4.9
- JJuliaGoldCoastal Georgia •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoOne of the best dining experiences EVER! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was wonderful! There was not one single detail we would have changed. Our party had several fish/seafood entrees, a chicken entree, and a steak - all were superb! Cannot wait to return!More infoGW Fins$$$$• Seafood• French Quarter•4.9
- MMarionGoldRhode Island •6 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWonderful! Great menu, cocktails and wine selections. Great service from Mary. Food was served fresh and hot! And not overly salty. Everythung perfectly seasoned. The Pear Cosmo was great! Joseph Drouhin Chardonnay was also very good. Duck Springrolls were suoerb. Pork Ossobucco was fork tender anf flavorful. And I tried the messy- but must have for my 1st time- Bbq Shrimp. Huge prawn like shrimp in a great saye with garlic bread. At least 10 of them! So glad I had them. And enough to share. Just wasn't a fan of the Lemon ice box cake but thats ok. For an OG French Quarter restaurant - hust go. You won't be sorry.More infoMr. B's Bistro$$$$• Creole• French Quarter•4.7
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French, Spanish and Creole influences evolved New Orleans cuisine into a genre all its own. Combine Gulf coast seafood, a butter-based sauce and Cajun spices, and you’re looking at a classic Nola dish. Take the famed crawfish boil, for instance, which locals advise is best eaten as a family. In the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, the restaurant industry banded together to support their city in the wake of serious devastation. New restaurants began opening their doors, and today you’ll find a wealth of cuisines that span the classics to modern reinventions to everything in between.
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