Best Live Music Restaurants in French Quarter

38 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Arnaud's Jazz Bistro restaurant

1. Arnaud's Jazz Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(1231)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 22 times today

Arnaud's Jazz Bistro is the relaxed dining option of the venerable Arnaud's Restaurant. Located next door to Arnaud's Main Dining Room, guests enjoy classic Creole cuisine in this lively setting, overlooking Bourbon Street, featuring a three-piece jazz band for an additional $6.00 per person. Named a top New Orleans restaurant by Southern Living magazine, Arnaud’s offers the quintessential New Orleans dining experience. A Sunday Jazz Brunch is served weekly in Arnaud's Main Dining Room (Reservations Recommended).

2. Brennan's

4.8

Exceptional(11815)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 216 times today

Finalist "Outstanding Restaurant" James Beard Foundation 2022. “Best Restaurants in the World” -Condé Nast Traveler. “Top 10 Best Restaurant in the South” -Southern Living. “Top 10 Restaurant in New Orleans” -NOLA.com. Welcome to Brennan's! Chef Ryan Hacker's menus marry classic Creole traditions with inspired, contemporary influences. Breakfast at Brennan’s is a spirited, indulgent way to begin your day! Bubbles at Brennan's Happy Hour features discounted bottles of premium Champagne. Flaming Bananas Foster, invented at Brennan's, is a timeless New Orleans tradition. Dine in one of 8 glamorous dining rooms, our famously lush courtyard, or our spectacular wine cellar. $8 parking available at the Omni Royal Orleans Parking Garage, Thursday - Monday (6 hours; based on availability).

3. Arnaud's

4.7

Exceptional(7398)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 45 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.

4. M bistro

4.1

Excellent(820)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • French Quarter

Booked 7 times today

Farm-to-table and authentic New Orleans cuisine come together in the French Quarter at M bistro, where the chefs take an indigenous approach to the preparation of meats, seafood and produce from farmers in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and Alabama. Three velvet-draped semi-private “Cheater’s Booths” and a private Wine Room offer additional venues for a special meal. Our restaurant and lounge are conveniently located on the third floor lobby level of The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.

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5. Broussard's Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(4076)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 32 times today

Since Broussard’s first opened its doors in 1920, our sensational French-Creole cuisine and historic French Quarter architecture have delighted locals and visitors alike. Enjoy brunch in the courtyard, dinner in our elegant dining rooms, or cocktails at the Empire Bar. Our innovative dishes and attentive service will create an experience you’ll remember for the next 100 years. Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator's 2024 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.

6. Irene's

4.9

Exceptional(4229)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • French Quarter

Booked 41 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"

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7. Muriel's Jackson Square

4.7

Exceptional(10356)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 79 times today

The Bistro at Muriel’s Jackson Square offers contemporary Creole cuisine with New Orleans classics like Seafood Gumbo, Turtle soup, Shrimp & Grits and Wood Grilled Pork Chop while the Courtyard Bar is the perfect place to drop by for drinks and appetizers. The Séance Lounge is the place for a relaxed, comfortable meeting before or after dining. Comprised of two areas, The Outer Seance and The Inner Séance, the Séance also tells the story of a mystic checkered past. The Outer Séance addresses the New Orleans era of Storyville when Muriel's Jackson Square was one of the French Quarter's top bordellos! The Inner Séance is the preferred domain of the resident ghost, Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan; it's the perfect spot for an intimate conversation or a drink among its plush surroundings. The 170 foot wrap-around balcony is a splendid spot for enjoying our specialty cocktails or our extensive wine list featuring over 300 selections from around the world.

8. Palace Café

4.4

Awesome(5603)

Price: Moderate

• French American • French Quarter

Booked 29 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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9. Crescent City Brewhouse

4.1

Excellent(1417)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • French Quarter

Booked 5 times today

The Crescent City Brewhouse is one of New Orleans' premier restaurants and the only French Quarter microbrewery. *Gluten Free Menu available The atmosphere at the Crescent City Brewhouse is warm, relaxed and festive with LIVE JAZZ performed every evening by local musicians. and monthly exhibits of local art to compliment your total Brewhouse experience! We invite you to savor the food and the music as you enjoy the brew and the view - and see how you can add French Quarter flair to your next special event at the Crescent City Brewhouse!

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10. The Davenport Lounge

4.0

Excellent(135)

Price: Moderate

• American • French Quarter

Our Lounge is conveniently located on the third floor lobby level of The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.We welcome Walk-Ins Daily for our Lounge. Reservations are required for Tea Service.Live Entertainment featuring Jeremy Davenport: Known for his unique jazz style. Jeremy Davenport specializes in the storytelling standards and an entertainment style associated with the Rat Pack.He has been the featured musical guest on Food Network`s Emeril Live and has appeared on The Today Show several times along with The Travel Channel and E!.

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Miles
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing experience and delicious food! Everything looked delicious on the menu, but I settled for the filet mignon. I was not disappointed. We had the bottomless mimosas. The wait staff was very attentive and the jazz band played a personal selection at our table. Highly recommended!
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Broussard's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
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4.4
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MarkVIP
Orlando / Central Florida East •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fish pontchartrain was fabulous. Service is outstanding, and the music was wonderful. Exactly what one should expect from a fine dining experience.
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Arnaud's Jazz BistroPrice: Very Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
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4.6
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Teodor
Orange County •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Oysters recommendation was great. They were very tasty. Main dishes, Wear bland lacked flavor.
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Arnaud'sPrice: Very Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
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4.7
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SandeepVIP
Chicago / Illinois •107 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Tragic start to NYD considering the Bourbon St attack. Brennan’s opened late, we called to confirm our reservation too. Cindy & Sheldon were great. We went w/ Sheldon’s recommendations - Eggs Carpaccio (our fav), Oysters, Eggs St. Charles + Owen’s Scotch Egg. Definitely, we did the Banana Foster. The Musicians were a great addition. We had a better experience here vs Mr. B’s Bistro last night.
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Brennan'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
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4.8
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Shannon
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
My daghter had a wonderful brunch with her friends for her birthday. She was even very surprised to receive a gift from you. It just made her day. Thank you so much
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M bistroPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• French Quarter
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38 restaurants available nearby

1. Arnaud's Jazz Bistro

2. Brennan's

3. Arnaud's

4. M bistro

5. Broussard's Restaurant

6. Irene's

7. Muriel's Jackson Square

8. Palace Café

9. Crescent City Brewhouse

10. The Davenport Lounge

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