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New Orleans Food

New Orleans Food

Jul 13, 2011

From seafood gumbo and jambalaya with Creole and Cajun twists to Po' boys and French pralines, the New Orleans food will have you coming back to the Big Easy time and time again. Venture over to each of the suggested restaurants to try some of the best New Orleans food available.

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The Best Clubs in New Orleans

The Best Clubs in New Orleans

Jul 13, 2011

Dance the stresses of your workweek away with celebrities, sing your favorite song to the crowds during karaoke, and try a taste of a drink called Witch's Brew at an underground dungeon. Once you try out each of these clubs in New Orleans you'll be saying, "Mardi Gras who?"

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Dining in New Orleans

Dining in New Orleans is more than just a passionate art form; it’s a proud part of its heritage that is steadfastly preserved by chefs from the grandest restaurant kitchens to modest home kitchens. There's a legacy in every mouthwatering bite.

While in most cities it’s the new restaurants that draw the most attention, on the New Orleans Dining scene historic and generations old restaurants are key to your culinary experience. Arnaud's Restaurant, which has been open for over 100 years serving classic Creole in chandeliered dining rooms thick with warm ambiance, are not only still hot but hard to beat. Competing with such a grand legacy is not easy, but the latest New Orleans restaurants do it in style. Restaurants like Mike' on the Avenue express the same passion with an updated flair.

No matter where you choose to dine, New Orleans restaurants will be the highlight of your trip.

49 New Orleans Restaurants

  • Herbsaint

    Herbsaint Bar and Restraunt 701 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans

    Dine on delicious Southern inspired cuisine at Herbsaint. This restaurant offers a fun and inviting environment in which to enjoy your meal.

    http://www.herbsaint.com/

  • Emeril’s Delmonico Restaurant

    Emeril's Delmonico 800 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans

    The selection of cuisine at Emeril's Delmonico Restaurant is eclectic and superb. Come in and you will find some of the most amazing dishes in the city, as well as steak, pasta, burgers, and more.

    http://www.emerils.com/restaurant/1/Emerils-New-Orleans/

  • Desire Seafood and Oyster Bar

    Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans 300 Bourbon Street, New Orleans (Louisiana), LA 70130

    Try the delicious and innovative cuisine at Desire Seafood and Oyster Bar in the Royal Sonesta hotel. Watch and be entertained as their oyster shuckers open and serve fresh Louisiana oyster.

    http://www.sonesta.com/RoyalNewOrleans/index.cfm?fa=restaurant5.home

  • Zoe

    W New Orleans 333 Poydras Street, New Orleans (Louisiana), LA 70130

    Treat yourself to an evening of some of the best southern style food in Louisiana at the Zoe restauraunt. This AAA four diamond restaurant will leave you with an unforgettable dining experience.

    http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/dining/attraction_detail.html?propertyID=2030&attractionId=22666

  • Sazerac Restaurant

    The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans - Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts 123 Baronne Street, New Orleans (Louisiana), LA 70112

    Take advantage of the strong Southern influence in Louisiana, and eat at Sazerac Restauraunt. You will find fine dining in the restauraunt with a rooftop bar just steps away to quench your thirst.

    http://www.therooseveltneworleans.com/diningAndEntertainment.php

  • angelo brocato ice cream & confectionery

    214 n carrollton avenue, new orleans, louisiana, 70119
    Mid-City

    old fashioned italian treats

    504.486.1465
    sun 10a - 9p tue - thu 10a - 10p fri - sat 10a - 10:30p

    www.angelobrocatoicecream.com

  • buffa's

    1001 esplanade ave, new orleans, la, 70116
    Marigny

    24-hour neighborhood bar and burger joint

    504.949.0038
    24 hours, 7 days a week

    www.buffaslounge.com

  • café du monde

    800 decatur street, new orleans, la, 70116
    French Quarter

    beignets from heaven

    504.525.4544
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    www.cafedumonde.com

  • cake café and bakery

    2440 chartes, new orleans, la, 70117
    Marigny

    old fashioned baked goodness, modern comfort food

    504.943.0010
    daily 7a - 3p

    www.nolacakes.com

  • castnet seafood

    10826 1/2 haynes blvd, new orleans, la, 70128
    New Orleans East

    authentic crawfish and seafood boil

    504.244.8446
    tues - sat 10a - 6p

    www.castnetseafood.com

  • clover grill

    900 bourbon street, new orleans, la, 70116
    French Quarter

    quintessential diner—the disco version

    504.598.1010
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    www.clovergrill.com

  • dat dog

    5031 freret st, new orleans, la, 70115
    Freret

    a temple to the wiener

    504.899.6883
    tues - thu 11a - 9p fri - sat 11a - 10p sun noon - 6p

    www.datdognola.com

  • dong phuong oriental bakery & restaurant

    14207 chef menteur hwy, new orleans, la, 70129
    New Orleans East

    outstanding and authentic banh mi and patisserie

    504.254.0214
    mon 8a - 4p wed - sun 8a - 6p

    www.dpbanhmi.com

  • hansen's sno-bliz

    4801 tchoupitoulis street, new orleans, la, 70115
    Uptown

    heaven is a nectar snoball

    504.891.9788
    may - august tue - sun 1 - 7p

    www.snobliz.com

  • lil dizzy's café

    1500 esplanade avenue, new orleans, la, 70116
    Treme

    creole soul food in the historic tremé

    504.569.8997
    mon - sat 7a - 2p sun 10a - 2p dinner mon - sun 5 - 9p

    none

  • maple street pâtisserie

    7638 maple st, new orleans, la, 70118
    Maple Street

    european quality pâtisserie in all its buttery goodness

    504.304.1526
    tue - sat 6a - 5p sun 6a - noon

  • mardi gras zone

    2706 royal street, new orleans, la, 70117
    Marigny

    a gourmet and mardi gras supply store on acid

    504.947.8787
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    www.mardigraszone.com

  • orange couch

    2339 royal st, new orleans, la, 70117
    Marigny

    a modern café

    504.267.7327
    daily 7a - 10p

    www.theorangecouchcoffee.com

  • parkway bakery & tavern

    538 hagan street, new orleans, la, 70119
    Mid-City

    an original new orleans po' boy shop

    504.482.3047
    wed - mon 11a - 10p

    www.parkwaybakeryandtavernnola.com

  • pralines by jean

    1728 st. charles avenue, new orleans, la, 70130
    Lower Garden District

    quality pralines made with care

    504.525.1910
    mon - sat 10:30a - 5p

    www.pralinesbyjean.com

  • satsuma café

    3218 dauphine street, new orleans, la, 70117
    Bywater

    healthy, local foods in a cool neighborhood

    504.304.5962
    daily 7a - 7p

    www.satsumacafe.com

  • slice pizzeria

    5538 magazine st, new orleans, la, 70115
    Uptown

    new york crust, big easy flavors

    504.897.4800
    mon - sat 11a - 11p sun 11a-10p

    www.slicepizzeria.com

  • sucré

    3025 magazine street, new orleans, louisiana, 70115
    Garden District

    sweet little sweets shops

    504.520.8311
    sun - thu 8a - 11p fri - sat 8a - midnight

    www.shopsucre.com

  • yakamein exploratory tour


    a distinctive soul food/asian fusion dish


  • ignatius eatery and grocery

    4200 magazine st, new orleans, la, 70115
    Uptown

    just good new orleans cooking with no illusions

    504.896.2225
    wed - thu, sun - mon 11a - 10p fri - sat 11a - 10:30p

    none

  • mahony's po-boy shop

    3454 magazine street, new orleans, la, 70115
    Uptown

    the art of the po-boy

    504.899.3374
    mon - sat 11a - 10p

    www.mahonyspoboys.com

  • ruby slipper

    139 south cortez street, new orleans, la, 70119
    Mid-City

    quintessential neighborhood breakfast spot

    504.309.5531
    mon - fri 7a - 2p sat 8a - 2p sun 8a - 3p

    www.therubyslippercafe.net

  • st. james cheese company

    5004 prytania street, new orleans, la, 70115
    Uptown

    rare artisanal cheeses, outstanding charcuterie, inspired sandwiches

    504.899.4737
    mon - thur 11a - 6p fri - sat 11a - 8p sun 11a - 4p

    www.stjamescheese.com

  • tan dinh

    1705 lafayette street, gretna, la, 70053

    excellent vietnamese food with a focus on grilling

    504.361.8008
    mon, wed - fri 9:30a - 9p sat 9a - 9p sun 9a - 8p

    none

  • bacchanal

    600 poland avenue, new orleans, la, 70117
    Bywater

    one of a kind wine bar and outdoor restaurant featuring live music

    504.948.9111
    daily 11a - midnight

    www.bacchanalwine.com

  • boucherie

    8115 jeanette street, new orleans, la, 70118
    Carollton

    contemporary southern

    504.862.5514
    tues - sat lunch 11a - 3p dinner 5:30 - 9:30p

    www.boucherie-nola.com

  • bouligny tavern

    3641 magazine street, new orleans, la, 70115
    Uptown

    cocktails, small plates and well chosen wines

    504.891.1810
    mon - thurs 4p - midnight fri - sat 4p - 2a

    www.boulignytavern.com

  • casamento's

    4330 magazine street, new orleans, la, 70115
    Uptown

    great oysters in an old-fashioned setting

    504.895.9761
    lunch tue - sat 11a - 2p dinner thu - sat 5:30 - 9p

    www.casamentosrestaurant.com

  • cochon butcher

    930 tchoupitoulas street, new orleans, la, 70130
    Warehouse District

    superior cured meats and casual dining

    504.588.PORK
    mon - thu 10a – 10p fri - sat 10a - 11p sun 10a - 4p

    www.cochonbutcher.com

  • mimi's in the marigny

    2601 royal st., new orleans, la, 70117
    Marigny

    spanish tapas in a rock n' roll bar

    504.872.9868
    mon - fri 4p - 2a fri - sat 4p - 4a

    none

  • three muses

    536 frenchmen street, new orleans, la, 70116
    Marigny

    a siren song of refined libations, food and music

    504.252.4801
    sun - mon, wed - thu 4 - 10p fri - sat 4p - midnight

    www.thethreemuses.com

  • yuki izakaya

    525 frenchmen street, new orleans, la, 70116
    Marigny

    a cool japanese bar with great food

    504.943.1122
    sun - thu 6:30p - midnight fri - sat 6:30p - 2:30a

  • arnaud's french 75

    813 bienville street, new orleans, louisiana, 70112
    French Quarter

    a grande dame of new orleans cocktails and oysters

    504.523.5433
    sun - thur 6p - midnight fri - sat 5:30p - 1a

    www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/french-75

  • cochon

    930 tchoupitoulas street, new orleans, la, 70130
    Warehouse District

    modern cajun

    504.588.2123
    mon - fri 11a - 10p sat 5:30 - 10p

    www.cochonrestaurant.com

  • green goddess

    307 exchange alley, new orleans, la, 70130
    French Quarter

    intimate and esoteric dining in a charming courtyard

    504.301.3347
    brunch/lunch wed - mon 11a - 3p dinner thu - sun 6 - 11p

    www.greengoddessnola.com

  • herbsaint

    701 street charles avenue, new orleans, la, 70130
    Central Business District

    civilized nouvelle new orleans dining

    504.524.4114
    see website for hours

    www.herbsaint.com

  • lilette

    3637 magazine street, new orleans, la, 70115
    Uptown

    the perfect little bistro

    504.895.1636
    lunch tues - sat 11:30a - 2p dinner tues - thur 5:30 - 9:30p fri - sat 5:30 - 10:30p

    www.liletterestaurant.com

  • lüke

    333 st charles ave, new orleans, la, 70130
    Central Business District

    a brasserie on the bayou

    504.378.2840
    daily 7a - 11pm

    www.lukeneworleans.com

  • patois

    6078 laurel street, new orleans, la, 70118
    Uptown

    upscale dining in a local dialect

    504.895.9441
    see website for hours

    www.patoisnola.com

  • upperline

    1413 upperline, new orleans, la, 70115
    Uptown

    electric updated french creole cooking

    504.891.9822
    wed - sun 5:30 - 10p

    www.upperline.com

  • commander's palace

    1403 washingtong ave, new orleans, la, 70130
    Garden District

    antebellum history, flawless service, stellar riffs on classic cuisine

    504.899.8221
    see website for hours

    www.commanderspalace.com

  • iris

    321 north peters street, new orleans, la, 70130
    French Quarter

    inventive food in serene french quarter surroundings

    504.299.3944
    lunch thu - fri 11:30a - 2p dinner mon, wed-sat 6p until close

    www.irisneworleans.com

  • la petite grocery

    4238 magazine, new orleans, la, 70115
    Uptown

    refined uptown neighborhood dining

    504.891.3377
    lunch tue - sat 11:30a - 2:30p dinner tue - sat 5:30p until close

    www.lapetitegrocery.com

  • restaurant august

    301 tchoupitoulas, new orleans, la, 70130
    Central Business District

    haute european cuisine, local focus

    504.299.9777
    dinner daily 5:30 - 10p lunch mon - fri 11a - 2p

    www.restaurantaugust.com