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A photo of Arnaud's restaurant
1. Arnaud's
4.7
Exceptional(7398)
Price: Very Expensive
• Creole • French Quarter
Booked 47 times today
Often said the most beautiful dining room in New Orleans, Arnaud's offers the quintessential New Orleans dining experience. Remaining true to its traditions and courtesies, Arnaud's has served exceptional Creole cuisine for nearly 100 years. Our award winning Creole menu includes both classic and inventive dishes. Serving dinner nightly and Brunch with Live Dixieland Jazz on Sundays.Arnaud's Main Dining Room is one of four dining options in the Arnaud's Family.Arnaud's Jazz Bistro, Arnaud's Main Dining Room and the Arnaud's French 75 Bar are all located within one complex (entrances on Bienville Street).Remoulade, the casual side of Arnaud's (does not accept reservations), is located around the corner on Bourbon Street.
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2. GW Fins
4.9
Exceptional(20058)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • French Quarter
Booked 156 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.
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3. Nobu - Caesars New Orleans
4.6
Exceptional(228)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Central Business District
Booked 42 times today
Discover an unparalleled culinary experience at Nobu, the Japanese restaurant created by James Beard Award-winning Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Located in the historic city of New Orleans, Chef Nobu will introduce his signature cuisine to Louisiana, setting a new standard for elevated Japanese dining in the heart of the Big Easy.
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4. Cafe Degas
4.7
Exceptional(2983)
Price: Expensive
• French • Mid-City / City Park
Booked 38 times today
Voted Most Romantic Restaurant in New Orleans, this Faubourg St. John Bistro offers simple, yet artfully executed, classic French cuisine featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy a fine dining experience in a casual outdoor cafe atmosphere on the beautiful and historic Oak-lined Esplanade Avenue.
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5. The Italian Barrel
4.6
Exceptional(3497)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • French Quarter
Booked 14 times today
Fine dining awaits you in our intimate dining area. Both indoor & outdoor as well as seating at our premier handcraft bar. Our marble-top bar greets you upon entry, you will find yourself in candle light looking at white linen tables that are positioned on beautiful wood and brick flooring surrounded by bottles of fine Italian wines. The Chef and Owner Samantha Castagnetti brings her city in Northern Italia to you via overnight shipments of imported Italian foods and boast over 40 wines almost all are served by the glass- 14 years and counting.. Come and see what everyone raves about! Authentic food is an understatement - this is the real thing. Reservations are most welcomed and taken only through OpenTable for parties of 12 or less.
A photo of Toups Meatery restaurant
6. Toups Meatery
4.7
Exceptional(2450)
Price: Expensive
• Cajun • Mid-City / City Park
Booked 27 times today
Toups' Meatery is a contemporary Cajun restaurant featuring fine food, wine, specialty cocktails, extensive Bourbon selection and charcuterie inspired by deep-rooted Louisiana family traditions. Chef Isaac Toups represents the new guard of Cajun chefs for his updated refined approach to rustic dishes. Cooking the food that’s closest to his heart has earned him rave reviews including recently being named a James Beard Semi-Finalist for Best Chef of the South 2014 & 2015. Located in beautiful Mid City near City Park and the New Orleans Museum of Art.
A photo of Coquette restaurant
7. Coquette
4.7
Exceptional(3095)
Price: Expensive
• American • Lower Garden District
Booked 35 times today
Located in the Garden District of New Orleans, Coquette offers innovative southern cuisine with an emphasis on locally sourced product. Featuring an accessible international wine list, classic and creative New Orleans cocktails and a well-traveled beer list.
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8. Kingfish - New Orleans
4.1
Excellent(1935)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter
Booked 11 times today
Kingfish is a popular casual restaurant and cocktail bar in New Orleans that salutes the Huey P. Long Era. The Kingfish menu embodies new Louisiana cuisine. That along with our talented bartenders' skill & expertise combine to create a unique Louisiana-centric dining experience. So whether you are a visitor to our wonderful city or one of our regulars, Kingfish is a perfect place to meet up with friends for an evening in the New Orleans' French Quarter.
A photo of Trenasse restaurant
9. Trenasse
4.5
Awesome(1963)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Central Business District
Booked 6 times today
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.
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10. Lola's
4.2
Awesome(749)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Mid-City / City Park
Booked 6 times today
Lola's is truly authentic Spanish food, with a twist, in New Orleans. We are a local restaurant in the Mid-City area serving traditional Spanish dishes that have influenced the local Creole cuisine for decades.

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  • SusanHVIP
    New Orleans / Louisiana •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Innovative food presented in a pleasant atmosphere. Also, excellent service. Toups has been our neighborhood restaurant for a decade and has never disappointed.
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    Toups MeateryPrice: Expensive• Cajun• Mid-City / City Park
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    4.7
  • kathy
    New Orleans / Louisiana •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Lovely small restaurant. Food was very excellent as was the service. Met the wife of the chief, who are the owners—just lovely
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    Bistro DaisyPrice: Moderate• American• Uptown
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    5
  • Matt
    Portland / Oregon •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Best food I’ve had in years. So well balanced. Started with the oysters and a light salad. Nothing overdone, salad light and refreshing, oysters and house made cocktail sauce perfect. We had the scallops and steak frites. Both perfect. Best of all, the deserts were perfectly sized. Just enough to top off the meal. Both the chocolate torte and carrot cake were great, but the carrot cake with the layers of flavors was so inspired. Light whipped cream on top, spicy carrot cake, salt on a base of more whipped cream, and a satsuma glaze on the bottom. Thank you for a wonderful last night in New Orleans.
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    CoquettePrice: Expensive• American• Lower Garden District
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    4.7
  • Jimmie
    New Orleans / Louisiana •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food was amazing as usual! The service was excellent. The atmosphere was welcoming. Highly recommend!
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    Keith Young's SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Madisonville
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    4.9
  • Jeffrey
    New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 28 Dec 2024
    This restaurant is the right place for lunch or dinner, anytime!! It was my first time there and I was not disappointed. The food was delicious, and the service was impeccable; Sarah was our server, and I couldn't be happier and more impressed with her service. We had some family from San Francisco for the holidays and this place added to our Christmas season!!
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    Porter & Luke'sPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Metairie
    •
    4.6

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