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1. BABs
4.8
Exceptional(817)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • Bywater
Booked 6 times today
To us, BABs is a place for friends, or those who will soon be. BABs is a casual energetic place with yummy food, authentic hospitality, great libations and friendly faces.We cook ingredient driven food where inspiration comes from our personal experiences or one of the many cultures represented in our area, past and present. Our cooking is inspired by small local farms, using ingredients that are seasonal and raised or caught with care.New Orleans is our home. It’s a place with an amazing sense of community where we’ve created meaningful relationships, and met extraordinary people along the way. We’re excited to continue feeding visitors and the people like us, who call it home.-Nina Compton, Larry Miller, and the BABs Team
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2. JusTini's
4.2
Awesome(106)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Bywater
Booked 8 times today
Located in the Historic Bywater Neighborhood, this restaurant is the perfect ambience for a romantic date, night out with friends or a business lunch meeting.
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3. Alma Café - Bywater
4.6
Exceptional(92)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Bywater
Booked 17 times today
Owner and Executive Chef Melissa Araujo is a 2024 James Beard Foundation Best Chef Southeast Semifinalist. Alma is an award winning Honduran restaurant located in the historic New Orleans Bywater, just outside the French Quarter. Alma means soul in Spanish. The menu showcases Chef Melissa Araujo's Honduran heritage and takes each guest on a journey through food and culture. The Soul has many stories to tell; Alma's tale is shared through it's dining experience. From Pollo Chuco, to Bloody Mary's and avocado toast, Alma offers an extensive array of dishes focusing on Honduran Food.Chef Araujo’s Father was Born in La Ceiba, Honduras and her memories of her childhood are centered around this particular view of the city. The mountains in the back, the ocean, the cool air in my face, my best memories were made in this city. Alma has given me the opportunity to recreate these memories and share them with our guests.Reservations available Monday- Thursday, Waitlist only on Weekends.
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4. Tujague's - New Orleans
4.2
Awesome(3630)
Price: Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter
Booked 28 times today
Tujague's is the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans. This French Quarter institution has been serving traditional New Orleans cuisine to locals and visitors alike for more than 160 years. Lore states that brunch originated here, as did the Grasshopper cocktail. Homages to the restaurant's long and colorful history abound within the interior of the building from the classic 19th century architecture to memorabilia on the walls.Menu items such as the seared gulf fish and the daily gumbo meld French traditions with New Orleans fare and flare. Our famous five course menu is still served nightly; but have no fear, the menu is no longer pre-fixe, so those less ravenous diners can join in too.If you want a quintessential New Orleans experience filled with history and local fare, Tujague's is your place.
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5. Antoine's
4.6
Exceptional(11491)
Price: Expensive
• Creole • French Quarter
Booked 89 times today
Antoine's is excited to be celebrating 185 years in the French Quarter. We welcome you to enjoy our traditional French creole fare as well as updated classics in our beautiful and historic restaurant setting.Antoine's Dress Code isBusiness Casual: Jackets and collared shirts are strongly suggested for gentlemen. We kindly ask all guests not to wear athletic or beach clothing, baseball caps, or flip-flops. Antoine’s dress code will be enforced at the discretion of the manager.All private dining rooms are open and we are actively booking for future events. For private dining inquiries please learn more at www.antoines.com and fill out private dining inquiry.
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6. The Pelican Club
4.6
Exceptional(4609)
Price: Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter
Booked 31 times today
The Pelican Club is a contemporary New Orleans restaurant located on historic Exchange Place in the French Quarter. Since opening the doors to the renovated 19th century Creole townhouse in 1990, chef and owner, Richard Hughes has offered a diverse menu based in south Louisiana tradition with French, Italian, and Asian influences reflecting the rich culinary culture of the city.
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7. Chophouse New Orleans – Prime Steaks
4.7
Exceptional(5284)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Central Business District
Booked 55 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.
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8. Vessel NOLA
4.2
Awesome(2668)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Mid-City / City Park
Booked 20 times today
Vessel Specializes in Fresh Seafood and New American Cuisine! Renowned Chef Wille Cooper, who trained under Emeril Lagasse & Wolfgang Puck sources fresh local ingredients incorporating many of the traditions New Orleans is famous for. Dinner is served 7 days a week and brunch Sat-Sun! Happy Hour weekdays 4-6 pm (except holidays). Reservations are advised and we welcome walk-ins! Dine inside or outdoors on our gorgeous covered patio! ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST featured VESSEL as one of "8 of the Most Gorgeous Restaurants in Former Churches Worldwide". Paranormal activity lurks at VESSEL as featured on The Travel Channel's hit show "THE DEAD FILES" in the episode "Deadly Vessel" showcasing the spirits that haunt Vessel. Eat, Drink, Congregate! at Vessel at New Orleans' most exciting restaurant/bar, housed in a 1914 historic church in Mid-City, 10 minutes from the French Quarter just off the Canal Street Streetcar.
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9. Restaurant August
4.9
Exceptional(8200)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Central Business District
Booked 47 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.
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10. Palace Café
4.4
Awesome(5642)
Price: Moderate
• French American • French Quarter
Booked 43 times today
For larger parties, please call (504) 523-1661.For over two decades Palace Cafe has been serving award-winning, contemporary Creole cuisine in the historic Werlein Music building. Located downtown, at the entrance to the French Quarter, this Dickie Brennan & Co. restaurant is popular with visitors & locals alike.

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  • ReneVIP
    Orlando / Central Florida East •56 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Regrettably Antoine is living off its past glory While the food was fine the service was sporadic A hurried approach without the attentive service one is accustomed to with its competitors like Arnauds, Galatoire’s or Commanders Palace. Being to NOLA numerous times and will opt to skip Antoine’s for the foreseeable future
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    Antoine'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
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    4.6
  • MarkVIP
    New Orleans / Louisiana •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I had a great experience!! Ordered the trio of Sazaracs and the Table D’ Hote. Friendly staff, would highly recommend.
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    Tujague's - New OrleansPrice: Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• French Quarter
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    4.2
  • John
    New Orleans / Louisiana •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Chef Nina and her staff never disappoint. BAB's has become one of our "go to" restaurants for special occasions. The menu varies and the food is always delicious and healthy. The staff is professional, informative and friendly but not overly attentive or stuffy. The ambiance in the historic warehouse is relaxing and not too loud. We once again enjoyed an excellent dinner experience at BAB'S. Thank you Chef Nina and Larry
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    BABsPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Bywater
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    4.8
  • javonda
    New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 16 Feb 2025
    Food is perfect every time. Perfect cocktails. Flavorful food. All around, my favorite place to eat.
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    Alma Café - BywaterPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Bywater
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    4.6
  • Katrina
    New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 15 Feb 2025
    Good food…Great service…the atmosphere is top notch Celebrated with my besties for Galentines and we really enjoyed our food, the drinks (The CEO) and our time together was well spent. Will be returning to celebrate for my birthday.
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    JusTini'sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Bywater
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    4.2

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