Restaurants near Lakefront Arena

24 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Degas

4.7

Exceptional(2990)

Price: Expensive

• French • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 40 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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2. Ralph's on the Park

4.7

Exceptional(4410)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 39 times today

Voted a "Top 10" Restaurant by NOLA.com readers and offering the city's best view of the majestic oak trees of City Park, Ralph's on the Park dishes up award-winning contemporary Creole cuisine amidst relaxed, casual elegance. We offer fresh takes on New Orleans favorites showcase the finest seasonal Gulf seafood, premium meats, and locally sourced produce.Ralph's on the Park's Friday Lunch is a freewheeling New Orleans tradition. Weekend Brunch is a festive occasion featuring inspired egg entrées paired with perennial favorites Turtle Soup and City Park Salad. Dinner draws locals longing to celebrate - something, anything! with good company, creative cooking, and well-crafted cocktails.

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3. The Italian Barrel

4.6

Exceptional(3500)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • French Quarter

Booked 19 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.

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4. Monday Restaurant + Bar

4.6

Exceptional(897)

Price: Expensive

• American • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 51 times today

Located in one of New Orleans’ most historic neighborhoods, Mid-City, Monday is an indoor/outdoor dining destination crafted by renowned restauranteurs, Larry Morrow and Lenora Chong, and is a must-visit for anyone seeking the best in American Cuisine and Happy Hour Specials in the city.The bar menu includes everything from exclusive crafted cocktails to bottle service to all-day Happy Hour specials on Mondays. More than just a dining venue, Monday promises to deliver a singular blend of excellent food, innovative cocktails, and one-of-a-kind experiences, making it the perfect Event Hosting and Brunch Spot.Monday is open for lunch and dinner six days a week. NOTE:For large party bookings (8+ people) and private events, email reservations@mondaynola.com.

5. Toups Meatery

4.7

Exceptional(2453)

Price: Expensive

• Cajun • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 28 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.

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6. Landry’s Seafood House – New Orleans Lake Pontchartrain

4.6

Exceptional(1378)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Lakeview/Gentilly

Booked 9 times today

The true flavor of Gulf Coast tradition is all about family, warmth and exceptional seafood. Landry's Seafood strives to bring all of those things together in each and every location, providing a fun-filled dining experience that will make you want to drop your anchor and never leave. So sit back, relax and take part in the Landry's Seafood experience.

7. Vessel NOLA

4.1

Excellent(2634)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 22 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.

8. Lola's

4.2

Awesome(751)

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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9. Crescent City Steak House

4.8

Exceptional(1629)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 20 times today

Step back in time as you step through the door into our beautiful, dining room where New Orleans’ original sizzling steaks have been served since the doors opened in 1934. We offer prime, dry-aged beef that is cut in-house and cooked to your desire as well as seafood options. Our commitment to quality does not end in the kitchen. Our extensive wine list consists of over 130 bottles from around the world. Our bar offers a wide array of quality liquors and liqueurs. Crescent City Steaks has been owned and operated by the Vojkovich family since Mr. John first opened the doors over 89 years ago, and his spirit lives on through the essence of family that transcends everything we do. So, come in; have a seat; and, become part of the family at Crescent City Steaks, the home of New Orleans’ original sizzling steak.

10. The Country Club

4.8

Exceptional(1180)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Bywater

Booked 21 times today

Hidden away in the Bywater neighborhood, The Country Club offers an elegant escape from everyday living. Our beautiful restaurant and bar deliver exquisite food and drink in sophisticated surroundings. We offer chef-driven cuisine inspired by Italian-French and Creole-Southern heritages. Our incredible menus by Chef Chris Barbato, formerly of Commander’s Palace, has all the foodies talking. Our award-winning wine program features more than 140 bottles from 13 countries and its very own private label wines. You MUST be 21 or over to dine with us. Some outdoor seating is available. If you would like to request outdoor seating, please do so when you arrive. We book up for Drag Brunch six months out, HOWEVER, as people cancel reservations they immediately become available online, so be sure to check back often. For Parties over 20 people please contact us directly.

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RobbyVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Cafe Degas is a lovely, romantic place with fabulous food! The service is always top notch! Looking forward to going back for another excellent meal.
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Cafe DegasPrice: Expensive• French• Mid-City / City Park
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4.7
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Brian
Pittsburgh / Western PA •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
I highly recommend. The service was top notch from the moment we walked in the door. The food and drinks were amazing. Next time we’re in town, we will go there again.
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The Italian BarrelPrice: Expensive• Italian• French Quarter
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4.6
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Pam
New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The very large black woman who greeted us was unprofessionally and inappropriately dressed for the position she held. Then she had to have help finding our reservation that we made 3 days before. Our waitress, Ellen, was pleasant at first, but got an attitude when I asked for bread. Another wait staff stepped in to answer my question, and Ellen bristled at that. Speckled trout is my favorite fish, and I've had it many times and also cooked it myself, but the trout last night was mediocre at best, and the presentation was poor. The meal was very expensive, $245.00.
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Ralph's on the ParkPrice: Expensive• Creole• Mid-City / City Park
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4.7
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Harold
Nashville •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Jan 2025
We, a party of 6, ordered the lunch box special. Everyone was pleased with their choice.
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Landry’s Seafood House – New Orleans Lake PontchartrainPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Lakeview/Gentilly
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4.6
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Teresa
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 Jan 2025
Amazing. I’ll be back. Sweet potato beignets was my purpose for coming.
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Monday Restaurant + BarPrice: Expensive• American• Mid-City / City Park
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4.6

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Degas

2. Ralph's on the Park

3. The Italian Barrel

4. Monday Restaurant + Bar

5. Toups Meatery

6. Landry’s Seafood House – New Orleans Lake Pontchartrain

7. Vessel NOLA

8. Lola's

9. Crescent City Steak House

10. The Country Club

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