Restaurant Guide
- Host Hotels
- Canal Street
- Central Business District
- French Quarter
- Warehouse District
- Riverwalk
- Garden District
- Uptown
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Host Hotels
Marriott
555 Canal Street
504-581-1000
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Casual counter-serve offering classic diner-style burgers and fries.
Hours: Thurs, Sun 11a-5p / Fri-Sat 11a-midnight / closed Mon-Wed
Phone: 504-553-5681
Pastries, sandwiches, salads, homemade pizza, grab-and-go items.
Hours: Daily 6:30a-midnight
Light bites, shared plates and handcrafted cocktails.
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30a-2p / Sat-Sun 7a-2p
Sheraton
500 Canal Street
504-525-2500
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Canal Street
Exposed-brick literary-themed spot with a fireplace and a menu of liquid inspirations and comfort food.
Hours: Daily noon-2a
Phone: 504-322-2245
Charming, intimate bistro with Cajun fare, beignets and café au lait.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30a-2:30p / Fri-Sun 7:30a-5p
Phone: 504-272-2952
Breakfasts, oysters and New Orleans fare in a brick-walled space with lots of TVs and a sports bar feel.
Hours: Daily 8a-9p
Phone: 504-529-8600
Chill seafood bar/eatery in a historic building serving familiar Cajun and Creole dishes and sandwiches.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 8a-10p / Fri-Sat 8a-11p
Phone: 504-323-2109
Local chain serving seafood and Cajun-Southern fare in a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
Hours: Thurs-Tues 7a-2p / closed Wed
Phone: 504-561-5171
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30a-2p, 5-10p / Fri 11:30a-2p, 5-10:30p / Sat 7a-11p / Sun 7a-9p
Phone: 504-412-8900
Colorful cafe with hearty breakfast fare and sandwiches.
Hours: Thurs-Tues 7a-2p / closed Wed
Phone: 504-309-9360
Gourmet Creole provisions served in a genteel venue with high ceilings and sidewalk seating.
Hours: Wed-Thurs 5-9p / Fri 11a-3p, 5-10p / Sat 10:30a-3p, 5-10p / Sun 5-10p
Phone: 504-523-1661
Fried chicken, fried seafood, po'boys and more.
Hours: Sun-Wed 10a-3a / Thurs-Sat 10a-5a
Phone: 504-345-2222
Fried chicken and soul food.
Address:707 Canal Street
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11a-1:30a / Fri-Sat 10a-1:30a / Sun 10a-12:30a
This location is equidistant from the Marriott and slightly closer to the Sheraton.
Address:428 Canal Street
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11a-1:30a / Fri-Sat 10a-1:30a / Sun 10a-12:30a
Phone: 504-345-2333
Central Business District
Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes and sweet tea.
Address: 4 Canal St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11a-11p / Fri-Sat 11a-2a
Phone: 504-688-3153
Very popular counter-serve lunch restaurant serving gumbo, jambalaya and especially po'boys. Ferdi special po'boy (ham and debris roast on French bread) recommended.
Address: 401 Poydras St.
Hours: Daily 7a-10p
Phone: 504-523-9656
Casual restaurant serving shawarma, kebabs and other Middle Eastern dishes in a simple dining area.
Address: 339 Carondelet St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10a-9p / Fri-Sat 10a-10p
Phone: 504-766-9271
Cheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere. Another equidistant location at D31.
Address: 200 Magazine St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10a-9p / Fri-Sat 10a-10p
Phone: 504-420-6100
Counter-serve chain for quality burgers and shakes. Also at Canal Place: Centre Deli (sandwiches) and Panda Café (Chinese).
Address: 333 Canal St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11a-10p / Fri-Sat 11a-11p
Phone: 504-677-8001
Comfortable eatery serving traditional Thai fare.
Address: 828 Gravier St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 11a-2:45p, 5-9p / Sat 5-9p / closed Sun
Phone: 504-581-2205
Easygoing dining space offering Vietnamese fare, sushi and other Asian eats.
Address: 300 Baronne St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 11a-9:30p / Sat 1-9:30p / closed Sun
Phone: 504-333-6917
Contemporary French/Creole dishes with a focus on Louisiana ingredients.
Address:301 Tchoupitoulas St.
Hours: Daily 5-10p
Phone: 504-299-9777
Vegetarian operation dishing up sandwiches, salads and pastries.
Address:222 Carondelet St.
Hours: Daily 8a-2p
Phone: 504-841-9432
Basic eatery dishing out burrito wraps and bowls, plus tacos and nachos in an unpretentious setting.Vegetarian operation dishing up sandwiches, salads and pastries.
Address:841 Canal St.
Hours: Mon-Wed 10:30a-3a / Thurs-Sat 11a-5a / Sun 11a-3a
Phone: 504-571-5205
Prime chops and family-style sides in a dimly lit upscale setting with live music and courtyard seats.
Address:322 Magazine St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 4-9p / Fri-Sat 4-10p
Phone: 504-522-7902
Fresh salads and wraps made with greens grown on own farm.
Address:909 Poydras St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30a-3p / closed Sat-Sun
Phone: 504-533-0004
Mediterranean grocery and eatery serving kebabs, shawarma and other classic dishes. Takeout only.
Address:940 Canal St.
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Phone: 504-522-4504
Upmarket Italian fare from unique pizzas to pastas served in a warm, airy space with chandeliers.
Address: 123 Baronne St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 3-10p / Fri-Sun 11a-10p
Phone: 504-648-6020
Address: 135 Carondelet St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10:30a-midnight / Fri-Sat 10:30a-1a
Phone: 504-525-3663
Modern space offering charbroiled oysters and more. No reservations.
Address: 2 Poydras St.
Hours: Daily 11a–9p
Phone: 504-584-3911
Burgers, salads, shakes.
Address: 4 Canal St.
Hours: Sun–Thurs 10:30a–midnight / Fri–Sat 10:30a–2a
Phone: 504-589-0090
Local oysters and New Orleans-style seafood cuisine in a casual setting with a long bar.
Address: 129 Carondelet St.
Hours: Daily 11a-10p
Phone: 504-267-5672
Upscale-casual Japanese restaurant with modern decor, classic fare and creative sushi rolls.
Address: 111 Tchoupitoulas St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30a-8p / Fri 11:30a-10p / Sat 12:30-10p / Sun 12:30-9p
Phone: 504-522-8850
Generous portions of classic Chinese standards via counter service or ordered to go.
Address: 914 Canal St.
Hours: Daily 11a-9p
Phone: 504-523-3217
Brewery offering German-style beers and American fare.
Address: 200 Poydras St. (Harrah's Casino)
Hours: Daily 11a-midnight
Phone: 504-522-2739
Hot dog stand has been a local staple since 1948.
Address: Harrah's
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11a-3p / Fri-Sat 11a-4p
Phone: 504-525-4090
Comfortable, casual sports bar with Creole-influenced pub fare. Also at Harrah's: Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Grande Isle (seafood).
Address: Harrah's
Hours: Thurs-Sun 11a-10p / closed Mon-Wed
Phone: 504-593-8118
French Quarter
Modern Italian restaurant in an old building. Outstanding, highly recommended.
Address: 511 Marigny St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30-9:30p / Sat-Sun 10a-2p, 5:30-9:30p
Phone: 504-509-6782
Classic New Orelans dishes featuring fried shrimp and oysters (fried, charbroiled and raw) and po'boy sandwiches. Popular with long lines. No reservations.
Address: 724 Iberville St.
Hours: Thurs-Mon 11a-10p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-522-5973
Famous, classic New Orleans restaurant since 1840. Great appetizers including oysters Rockefeller, oyster Foch, crabmeat Ravigote and souffle potatoes. Ask server for entrée recommendations. A real treat is fresh fish topped with crayfish etouffee. Also filet with Marchand de vin sauce. Desserts include baked Alaska and cherries jubilee.
Address: 713 St. Louis St.
Hours: Mon, Thurs-Fri 11a-2p, 5-9p / Sat 10:30a-2p, 5-9p / Sun 10:30a-2p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-581-4422
Classic Creole food in an upscale restaurant. Specialty is shrimp remoulade. For large groups, plan ahead and reserve a room on the second floor with balcony overlooking Bourbon Street.
Address: 813 Bienville St.
Hours: Wed-Sat 5:30-9p / Sun 10a-1:30p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-523-5433
Creative Louisiana fare in a charming old cottage with a lush courtyard.
Address: 430 Dauphine St.
Hours: Tues-Wed 5-9p / Thurs-Sat 11:30a-1:30p, 5-9p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-525-4455
Seafood, Creole dishes and raw oyster bar in an open air restaurant.
Address: 144 Bourbon St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11a-9p / Fri-Sat 11a-10p
Phone: 504-522-0111
Famous, classic fine dining restaurant serving Creole and Louisiana fare. Famous for breakfast, bananas foster. Recently renovated.
Address: 417 Royal St.
Hours: Thurs-Mon 9a-2p, 6-10p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-525-9711
Historic building with courtyard serving Creole fare and seafood.
Address: 819 Conti St.
Hours: Wed-Thurs 5-9p / Fri-Sat 10a-4p, 5-9p / Sun 10a-4p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-581-3866
Wonderful sandwiches, seafood and New Orleans style food.
Address: 601 Decatur St.
Hours: Daily 8a-10p
Phone: 504-523-6250
Informal restaurant serving Cuban-Mexican dishes in a nothing-fancy space.
Address: 620 Iberville St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10a-10p / Fri-Sat 10a-11:30p
Phone: 504-522-1138
Jazz brunches with Creole fare and Louisiana seafood with nice courtyard.
Address: 613 Royal St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10a-10p / Fri-Sat 10a-11:30pDaily 9a-3p, 5:30-10p
Phone: 504-522-7261
Contemporary counter-serve joint offering beer and classic and creative hand-tossed pizzas. $9 per slice or $35 whole.
Address: 407 Bourbon St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10a-2a / Fri-Sat 10a-3a
Refined Creole bistro with a seasonal menu and a revolving carousel bar. Five course dinner $95.
Address: 214 Royal St.
Hours: Thurs-Mon 6:30a-2p, 6-9p / Tues-Wed 6:30a-2p
Phone: 504-681-4444
Fried seafood with hefty platters.
Address: 841 Iberville St.
Hours: Thurs-Mon 11a-10p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-581-1316
Prime steaks and classic sides with a daily vegetarian dish and a few seafood options.
Address: 716 Iberville St.
Hours: Mon-Sat 5-9p / closed Sun
Phone: 504-522-2467
Upscale steakhouse serving dry-aged steaks in a modern setting.
Address: 620 Chartres St.
Hours: Tues-Thurs, Sat-Sun 5-10p / Fri noon-2p, 5-10p / closed Mon
Phone: 504-267-3500
Eatery with courtyard seating serves seasonal, locally sourced Cajun and Creole dishes.
Address: 329 Decatur St.
Hours: Wed 3-8p / Thurs 3-9p / Fri 11a-9p / Sat 10a-9p / Sun 11a-8p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-373-4852
Made-to-order Mexican food and Latin cocktails whipped up in a casual counter-serve eatery.
Address: 301 N. Peters St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11a-10p / Fri-Sat 11a-11p / Sun noon-6p
Phone: 504-267-4406
Seafood, oysters, po'boys and platters.
Address: 739 Iberville St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11a-9p / Fri-Sat 11a-10p
Phone: 504-522-4440
Outstanding festive New Orelans restaurant with excellent food for reasonable prices. Recommended appetizers include crabmeat maison, shrimp Remoulade, souffle potatoes, oysters en brochette, oysters Rockefeller and fried eggplant. Best entrees include trout almondine, trout meuniere, stuffed eggplant and lamb chops. Sport coat required but can be provided if needed.
Address: 209 Bourbon St.
Hours: Wed-Sat 11:30a-9p / Sun noon-9p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-525-2021
Outstanding seafood restaurant specializing in fresh Louisiana fish and crab entrees.
Address: 808 Bienville St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 5-9:30p / Fri-Sat 5-10p
Phone: 504-581-3467
Festive Italian restaurant with good food. Chicken rosemarino is a favorite.
Address: 529 Bienville St.
Hours: Tues-Sat 5-9:30p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-529-8811
Stylish option for creative French fare.
Address: 225 Chartres St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 5-9:30p / Fri-Sat 10:30a-2:30p, 5-10:30p / Sun 10:30a-2:30p, 5-9:30p
Phone: 504-218-8533
Contemporary spins on Southern dishes, classic cocktails & wine in vintage-looking environs.
Address: 337 Chartres St.
Hours: Thurs-Mon 11a-10p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-598-5005
Longtime place serving Cajun fare like omelets, po'boys and seafood platters for breakfast and lunch.
Address: 200 Chartres St.
Hours: Thurs-Mon 7:30a-3p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-525-0217
Creole cuisine with a focus on fresh Louisiana products. Festive, upscale.
Address: 201 Royal St.
Hours: Wed-Sat 11:30a-2p, 5-9p / Sun 10:30a-2p, 5-9p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-523-2078
Oysters, gumbo, shrimp, fish with no frills.
Address: 512 Bienville St.
Hours: Daily 11a-9p
Phone: 504-309-4848
Stylish place with sophisticated Creole fare and nice bar.
Address: 312 Exchange Place
Hours: Wed-Sun 5-9p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-523-1504
Classic New Orleans dishes specializing in seafood with fish, grab, oysters, gumbo, salds and sides.
Address: 115 Bourbon St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 5-9:30p / Fri-Sat 9:30a-10p / Sun 9:30a-9p
Phone: 504-598-1200
Upscale hotel restaurant serving Creole fare with large wine cellar.
Address: 777 Bienville St.
Hours: Wed-Thurs, Sun 5-9p / Fri-Sat 5-10p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-553-2277
Attractive open space serving excellent roast beef and seafood fare.
Address: 621 St. Louis St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 7a-2p, 5-9p / Fri-Sat 7a-2p, 5-10p
Phone: 504-529-7045
Cheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.
Address: 204 Decatur St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30a-2p / Sat-Sun 7:30a-3p
Phone: 504-420-6500
Gastropub with a limited menu of Southern and American fare. Located in former carriage house with courtyard seating.
Address: 625 Chartres St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 4-11p / Sat 11a-2:30p, 4-11p / Sun 11a-2:30p, 4-10p
Phone: 504-265-8123
French Creole fare served in an elegant three-story townhouse.
Address: 616 St. Peter St.
Hours: Wed 4-9p / Thurs-Sun 11a-9p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-934-3463
Modern Thai food with authentic flavors.
Address: 308 Decatur St.
Hours: Mon 11:30a-3p, 5-9p / Wed-Sun 11:30a-3p, 5-10p / closed Tues
Phone: 504-354-8646
Iconic New Orleans café known for beignets, coffee au laits and chicory coffee.
Address: 800 Decatur St.
Hours: Daily 7:30a-11p
Phone: 504-525-4544
Tasty, classic breakfast fare. Orleans café known for beignets, coffee au laits and chicory coffee.
Address: 1035 Decatur St.
Hours: Daily 8a-3p
Phone: 504-300-5518
Small restaurant for creative Northern Italian fare.
Address: 1240 Decatur St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11a-10p / Fri-Sat 11a-10:30p
Phone: 504-569-0198
New Orleans classic including gumbo, turtle soup, po'boys and Creole fare.
Address: 801 Chartres St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 5-9:30p / Fri 5-10p / Sat 11a-2p, 5-10p / Sun 10:30a-2p, 5-9:30p
Phone: 504-568-1885
Airy café on Jackson Square serving wonderful breakfast items. Oyster po'boy highly recommended for lunch.
Address: 547 St. Ann St.
Hours: Mon, Thurs 8a-3p / Fri-Sun 8a-4p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-587-0093
Warehouse District
Innovative, vegan-friendly fare with tropical influences from the Caribbean, South America, West Africa and Southeast Asia in a cozy spot with an open kitchen.
Address: 527 Julia St.
Hours: Tues-Wed 9a-9p / Thurs-Sat 9a-10p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-875-4132
Traditional Cajun and Southern dishes with housemade cured meats and sausages.
Address: 930 Tchoupitoulas St.
Hours: Tues-Sun 11a-10p / closed Mon
Phone: 504-588-2123
Upscale classic New Orleans dishes with emphasis on seafood in a sleek space.
Address: 800 Tchoupitoulas St.
Hours: Tues-Thurs 5-9p / Fri-Sat 5-10p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-528-9393
Highly rated by locals. Consistently included in the Times-Picayune's annual list of the 10 best restaurants in the city since 2003. Offering contemporary French-Southern cuisine.
Address: 701 St. Charles Ave.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30a-9p / Fri 11:30a-10p / Sat 5-10p / closed Sun
Phone: 504-524-4114
Contemporary restaurant serving Southern-Asian fusion including housemade pasta.
Address: 611 O'Keefe Ave.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 4-9p / Fri 4-10p / Sat 5-10p / Sun 3:30-9p
Phone: 504-518-6345
A casual Emeril Lagasse restaurant serving local-sourced New American plates.
Address: 424 Girod St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 5-9p / Fri 11:30a-2p, 5-10p / Sat 5-10p / Sun 11a-2p, 5-8p
Phone: 504-526-3745
Rustic space with truly outstanding seafood and fish dishes.
Address: 800 Magazine St.
Hours: Daily 11a-10p
Phone: 504-522-1744
A hidden gem for great atmosphere, classic French food and warm hospitality.
Address: 412 Girod St.
Hours: Wed-Sat 5-10p / Sun 10:30a-2:30p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-518-6007
Riverwalk
500 Port of New Orleans PL., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Monday – Saturday 10am – 7pm, Sunday 10am – 6pm
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Iconic New Orleans café known for beignets, coffee au laits and chicory coffee.
Address: 500 Port of New Orleans
Hours: Mon-Sat 10a-7p / Sun 10a-6p
Phone: 504-218-7993
American-style sushi with rock music theme.
Address: 500 Port of New Orleans
Hours: Sun Thurs 11a-9p / Fri-Sat 11a-10p
Phone: 504-281-4844
Garden District
The ultimate celebration or special dining experience. Excellent food and service in a beautiful setting. Large wine cellar. Veal Tchoupitoulas and turtle soup are favorites.
Address: 1403 Washington Ave.
Hours: Mon-Wed 5:30-9:30p / Thurs-Fri 11:30a-2:30p, 6-9:30p / Sat 11a-2:30p, 6-9:30p / Sun 10a-2:30p, 6-9:30p
Phone: 504-899-8221
Trendy, chandelier-hung place serving locally sourced New American fare.
Address: 2800 Magazine St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 5:30-9p / Fri-Sat 5:30-9:30p / closed Sun
Phone: 504-265-0421
Elegant restaurant with outstanding steaks and possibly the best New York strip steak in town.
Address: 2111 St. Charles Ave.
Hours: Tues-Thurs, Sat 5:30-9:30p / Fri 11:30a-2p, 5:30-9:30p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-679-7967
Caribbean and Latin American bites including tacos served with tropical cocktails in a funky setting.
Address: 3128 Magazine St.
Hours: Daily 11a-10p
Phone: 504-941-7560
Uptown
Modern Creole fare in a cozy uptown Victorian cottage.
Address: 723 Dante St.
Hours: Tues-Sat 5-8:30p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-861-7610
Outstanding cozy restaurant very popular with the locals. Specializing in fresh fish entrees, but offers vegetarian and steak options.
Address: 1728 Soniat St.
Hours: Tues-Sat 5:30-9:30p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-899-7397
Modern Israeli restaurant with family-style platters of locally sourced Middle Eastern fare.
Address: 5757 Magazine St.
Hours: Mon, Wed-Thurs 4:30-9p / Fri 11a-2:30, 4:30-10p / Sat 10a-2:30, 4:30-10p / Sun 10a-2:30p, 4:30p / closed Tues
Phone: 504-324-7770
Indian food meets New Orleans cuisine with a wonderful mixture of taste and spices.
Address: 5757 Magazine St.
Hours: Tues-Thurs 5-9p / Fri-Sat 5-9:45p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-323-2626
Further Away
Not a fancy building but you will not be disappointed with the food. Try Italian salad with crab meat, pasta Bordelaise, oysters Mosca, barbecued shrimp and chicken a la grande. A long way to go but a real treat. Cash only.
Address: 4137 U.S. 90
Hours: Wed-Thurs 5-8p / Fri-Sat 5-8:30p / closed Sun-Tues
Phone: 504-436-8950
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Casual counter-serve offering classic diner-style burgers and fries.
Hours: Thurs, Sun 11a-5p / Fri-Sat 11a-midnight / closed Mon-Wed
Phone: 504-553-5681
Light bites, shared plates and handcrafted cocktails.
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30a-2p / Sat-Sun 7a-2p
Cheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere. Another equidistant location at D31.
Address: 200 Magazine St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10a-9p / Fri-Sat 10a-10p
Phone: 504-420-6100
Counter-serve chain for quality burgers and shakes. Also at Canal Place: Centre Deli (sandwiches) and Panda Café (Chinese).
Address: 333 Canal St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11a-10p / Fri-Sat 11a-11p
Phone: 504-677-8001
A casual Emeril Lagasse restaurant serving local-sourced New American plates.
Address: 424 Girod St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 5-9p / Fri 11:30a-2p, 5-10p / Sat 5-10p / Sun 11a-2p, 5-8p
Phone: 504-526-3745
Iconic New Orleans café known for beignets, coffee au laits and chicory coffee.
Address: 500 Port of New Orleans
Hours: Mon-Sat 10a-7p / Sun 10a-6p
Phone: 504-218-7993
American-style sushi with rock music theme.
Address: 500 Port of New Orleans
Hours: Sun Thurs 11a-9p / Fri-Sat 11a-10p
Phone: 504-281-4844
Trendy, chandelier-hung place serving locally sourced New American fare.
Address: 2800 Magazine St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 5:30-9p / Fri-Sat 5:30-9:30p / closed Sun
Phone: 504-265-0421
Exposed-brick literary-themed spot with a fireplace and a menu of liquid inspirations and comfort food.
Hours: Daily noon-2a
Phone: 504-322-2245
Charming, intimate bistro with Cajun fare, beignets and café au lait.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30a-2:30p / Fri-Sun 7:30a-5p
Phone: 504-272-2952
Breakfasts, oysters and New Orleans fare in a brick-walled space with lots of TVs and a sports bar feel.
Hours: Daily 8a-9p
Phone: 504-529-8600
Local chain serving seafood and Cajun-Southern fare in a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
Hours: Thurs-Tues 7a-2p / closed Wed
Phone: 504-561-5171
Colorful cafe with hearty breakfast fare and sandwiches.
Hours: Thurs-Tues 7a-2p / closed Wed
Phone: 504-309-9360
Burgers, salads, shakes.
Address: 4 Canal St.
Hours: Sun–Thurs 10:30a–midnight / Fri–Sat 10:30a–2a
Phone: 504-589-0090
Cheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.
Address: 204 Decatur St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30a-2p / Sat-Sun 7:30a-3p
Phone: 504-420-6500
Gastropub with a limited menu of Southern and American fare. Located in former carriage house with courtyard seating.
Address: 625 Chartres St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 4-11p / Sat 11a-2:30p, 4-11p / Sun 11a-2:30p, 4-10p
Phone: 504-265-8123
Brewery offering German-style beers and American fare.
Address: 200 Poydras St. (Harrah's Casino)
Hours: Daily 11a-midnight
Phone: 504-522-2739
Iconic New Orleans café known for beignets, coffee au laits and chicory coffee.
Address: 800 Decatur St.
Hours: Daily 7:30a-11p
Phone: 504-525-4544
Tasty, classic breakfast fare. Orleans café known for beignets, coffee au laits and chicory coffee.
Address: 1035 Decatur St.
Hours: Daily 8a-3p
Phone: 504-300-5518
Comfortable, casual sports bar with Creole-influenced pub fare. Also at Harrah's: Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Grande Isle (seafood).
Address: Harrah's
Hours: Thurs-Sun 11a-10p / closed Mon-Wed
Phone: 504-593-8118
Asian
Comfortable eatery serving traditional Thai fare.
Address: 828 Gravier St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 11a-2:45p, 5-9p / Sat 5-9p / closed Sun
Phone: 504-581-2205
Easygoing dining space offering Vietnamese fare, sushi and other Asian eats.
Address: 300 Baronne St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 11a-9:30p / Sat 1-9:30p / closed Sun
Phone: 504-333-6917
Contemporary restaurant serving Southern-Asian fusion including housemade pasta.
Address: 611 O'Keefe Ave.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 4-9p / Fri 4-10p / Sat 5-10p / Sun 3:30-9p
Phone: 504-518-6345
Indian food meets New Orleans cuisine with a wonderful mixture of taste and spices.
Address: 5757 Magazine St.
Hours: Tues-Thurs 5-9p / Fri-Sat 5-9:45p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-323-2626
Not a fancy building but you will not be disappointed with the food. Try Italian salad with crab meat, pasta Bordelaise, oysters Mosca, barbecued shrimp and chicken a la grande. A long way to go but a real treat. Cash only.
Address: 4137 U.S. 90
Hours: Wed-Thurs 5-8p / Fri-Sat 5-8:30p / closed Sun-Tues
Phone: 504-436-8950
Upscale-casual Japanese restaurant with modern decor, classic fare and creative sushi rolls.
Address: 111 Tchoupitoulas St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30a-8p / Fri 11:30a-10p / Sat 12:30-10p / Sun 12:30-9p
Phone: 504-522-8850
Generous portions of classic Chinese standards via counter service or ordered to go.
Address: 914 Canal St.
Hours: Daily 11a-9p
Phone: 504-523-3217
Modern Thai food with authentic flavors.
Address: 308 Decatur St.
Hours: Mon 11:30a-3p, 5-9p / Wed-Sun 11:30a-3p, 5-10p / closed Tues
Phone: 504-354-8646
Breakfast
Cheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere. Another equidistant location at D31.
Address: 200 Magazine St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10a-9p / Fri-Sat 10a-10p
Phone: 504-420-6100
Iconic New Orleans café known for beignets, coffee au laits and chicory coffee.
Address: 500 Port of New Orleans
Hours: Mon-Sat 10a-7p / Sun 10a-6p
Phone: 504-218-7993
American-style sushi with rock music theme.
Address: 500 Port of New Orleans
Hours: Sun Thurs 11a-9p / Fri-Sat 11a-10p
Phone: 504-281-4844
Charming, intimate bistro with Cajun fare, beignets and café au lait.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30a-2:30p / Fri-Sun 7:30a-5p
Phone: 504-272-2952
Breakfasts, oysters and New Orleans fare in a brick-walled space with lots of TVs and a sports bar feel.
Hours: Daily 8a-9p
Phone: 504-529-8600
Local chain serving seafood and Cajun-Southern fare in a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
Hours: Thurs-Tues 7a-2p / closed Wed
Phone: 504-561-5171
Colorful cafe with hearty breakfast fare and sandwiches.
Hours: Thurs-Tues 7a-2p / closed Wed
Phone: 504-309-9360
Cheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.
Address: 204 Decatur St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30a-2p / Sat-Sun 7:30a-3p
Phone: 504-420-6500
Iconic New Orleans café known for beignets, coffee au laits and chicory coffee.
Address: 800 Decatur St.
Hours: Daily 7:30a-11p
Phone: 504-525-4544
Tasty, classic breakfast fare. Orleans café known for beignets, coffee au laits and chicory coffee.
Address: 1035 Decatur St.
Hours: Daily 8a-3p
Phone: 504-300-5518
Cajun
Traditional Cajun and Southern dishes with housemade cured meats and sausages.
Address: 930 Tchoupitoulas St.
Hours: Tues-Sun 11a-10p / closed Mon
Phone: 504-588-2123
Eatery with courtyard seating serves seasonal, locally sourced Cajun and Creole dishes.
Address: 329 Decatur St.
Hours: Wed 3-8p / Thurs 3-9p / Fri 11a-9p / Sat 10a-9p / Sun 11a-8p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-373-4852
Longtime place serving Cajun fare like omelets, po'boys and seafood platters for breakfast and lunch.
Address: 200 Chartres St.
Hours: Thurs-Mon 7:30a-3p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-525-0217
Caribbean
Caribbean and Latin American bites including tacos served with tropical cocktails in a funky setting.
Address: 3128 Magazine St.
Hours: Daily 11a-10p
Phone: 504-941-7560
Chicken
Fried chicken, fried seafood, po'boys and more.
Hours: Sun-Wed 10a-3a / Thurs-Sat 10a-5a
Phone: 504-345-2222
Fried chicken and soul food.
Address:707 Canal Street
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11a-1:30a / Fri-Sat 10a-1:30a / Sun 10a-12:30a
This location is equidistant from the Marriott and slightly closer to the Sheraton.
Address:428 Canal Street
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11a-1:30a / Fri-Sat 10a-1:30a / Sun 10a-12:30a
Phone: 504-345-2333
Continental
Creative Louisiana fare in a charming old cottage with a lush courtyard.
Address: 430 Dauphine St.
Hours: Tues-Wed 5-9p / Thurs-Sat 11:30a-1:30p, 5-9p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-525-4455
Historic building with courtyard serving Creole fare and seafood.
Address: 819 Conti St.
Hours: Wed-Thurs 5-9p / Fri-Sat 10a-4p, 5-9p / Sun 10a-4p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-581-3866
Creole
Famous, classic New Orleans restaurant since 1840. Great appetizers including oysters Rockefeller, oyster Foch, crabmeat Ravigote and souffle potatoes. Ask server for entrée recommendations. A real treat is fresh fish topped with crayfish etouffee. Also filet with Marchand de vin sauce. Desserts include baked Alaska and cherries jubilee.
Address: 713 St. Louis St.
Hours: Mon, Thurs-Fri 11a-2p, 5-9p / Sat 10:30a-2p, 5-9p / Sun 10:30a-2p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-581-4422
The ultimate celebration or special dining experience. Excellent food and service in a beautiful setting. Large wine cellar. Veal Tchoupitoulas and turtle soup are favorites.
Address: 1403 Washington Ave.
Hours: Mon-Wed 5:30-9:30p / Thurs-Fri 11:30a-2:30p, 6-9:30p / Sat 11a-2:30p, 6-9:30p / Sun 10a-2:30p, 6-9:30p
Phone: 504-899-8221
Classic Creole food in an upscale restaurant. Specialty is shrimp remoulade. For large groups, plan ahead and reserve a room on the second floor with balcony overlooking Bourbon Street.
Address: 813 Bienville St.
Hours: Wed-Sat 5:30-9p / Sun 10a-1:30p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-523-5433
Modern Creole fare in a cozy uptown Victorian cottage.
Address: 723 Dante St.
Hours: Tues-Sat 5-8:30p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-861-7610
Famous, classic fine dining restaurant serving Creole and Louisiana fare. Famous for breakfast, bananas foster. Recently renovated.
Address: 417 Royal St.
Hours: Thurs-Mon 9a-2p, 6-10p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-525-9711
Historic building with courtyard serving Creole fare and seafood.
Address: 819 Conti St.
Hours: Wed-Thurs 5-9p / Fri-Sat 10a-4p, 5-9p / Sun 10a-4p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-581-3866
Wonderful sandwiches, seafood and New Orleans style food.
Address: 601 Decatur St.
Hours: Daily 8a-10p
Phone: 504-523-6250
Jazz brunches with Creole fare and Louisiana seafood with nice courtyard.
Address: 613 Royal St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10a-10p / Fri-Sat 10a-11:30pDaily 9a-3p, 5:30-10p
Phone: 504-522-7261
Chill seafood bar/eatery in a historic building serving familiar Cajun and Creole dishes and sandwiches.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 8a-10p / Fri-Sat 8a-11p
Phone: 504-323-2109
Refined Creole bistro with a seasonal menu and a revolving carousel bar. Five course dinner $95.
Address: 214 Royal St.
Hours: Thurs-Mon 6:30a-2p, 6-9p / Tues-Wed 6:30a-2p
Phone: 504-681-4444
Gourmet Creole provisions served in a genteel venue with high ceilings and sidewalk seating.
Hours: Wed-Thurs 5-9p / Fri 11a-3p, 5-10p / Sat 10:30a-3p, 5-10p / Sun 5-10p
Phone: 504-523-1661
Outstanding festive New Orelans restaurant with excellent food for reasonable prices. Recommended appetizers include crabmeat maison, shrimp Remoulade, souffle potatoes, oysters en brochette, oysters Rockefeller and fried eggplant. Best entrees include trout almondine, trout meuniere, stuffed eggplant and lamb chops. Sport coat required but can be provided if needed.
Address: 209 Bourbon St.
Hours: Wed-Sat 11:30a-9p / Sun noon-9p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-525-2021
Contemporary French/Creole dishes with a focus on Louisiana ingredients.
Address:301 Tchoupitoulas St.
Hours: Daily 5-10p
Phone: 504-299-9777
Contemporary spins on Southern dishes, classic cocktails & wine in vintage-looking environs.
Address: 337 Chartres St.
Hours: Thurs-Mon 11a-10p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-598-5005
Creole cuisine with a focus on fresh Louisiana products. Festive, upscale.
Address: 201 Royal St.
Hours: Wed-Sat 11:30a-2p, 5-9p / Sun 10:30a-2p, 5-9p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-523-2078
Stylish place with sophisticated Creole fare and nice bar.
Address: 312 Exchange Place
Hours: Wed-Sun 5-9p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-523-1504
Upscale hotel restaurant serving Creole fare with large wine cellar.
Address: 777 Bienville St.
Hours: Wed-Thurs, Sun 5-9p / Fri-Sat 5-10p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-553-2277
French Creole fare served in an elegant three-story townhouse.
Address: 616 St. Peter St.
Hours: Wed 4-9p / Thurs-Sun 11a-9p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-934-3463
New Orleans classic including gumbo, turtle soup, po'boys and Creole fare.
Address: 801 Chartres St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 5-9:30p / Fri 5-10p / Sat 11a-2p, 5-10p / Sun 10:30a-2p, 5-9:30p
Phone: 504-568-1885
French
Highly rated by locals. Consistently included in the Times-Picayune's annual list of the 10 best restaurants in the city since 2003. Offering contemporary French-Southern cuisine.
Address: 701 St. Charles Ave.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30a-9p / Fri 11:30a-10p / Sat 5-10p / closed Sun
Phone: 504-524-4114
A hidden gem for great atmosphere, classic French food and warm hospitality.
Address: 412 Girod St.
Hours: Wed-Sat 5-10p / Sun 10:30a-2:30p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-518-6007
Famous, classic New Orleans restaurant since 1840. Great appetizers including oysters Rockefeller, oyster Foch, crabmeat Ravigote and souffle potatoes. Ask server for entrée recommendations. A real treat is fresh fish topped with crayfish etouffee. Also filet with Marchand de vin sauce. Desserts include baked Alaska and cherries jubilee.
Address: 713 St. Louis St.
Hours: Mon, Thurs-Fri 11a-2p, 5-9p / Sat 10:30a-2p, 5-9p / Sun 10:30a-2p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-581-4422
Outstanding cozy restaurant very popular with the locals. Specializing in fresh fish entrees, but offers vegetarian and steak options.
Address: 1728 Soniat St.
Hours: Tues-Sat 5:30-9:30p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-899-7397
Stylish option for creative French fare.
Address: 225 Chartres St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 5-9:30p / Fri-Sat 10:30a-2:30p, 5-10:30p / Sun 10:30a-2:30p, 5-9:30p
Phone: 504-218-8533
Italian
Modern Italian restaurant in an old building. Outstanding, highly recommended.
Address: 511 Marigny St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30-9:30p / Sat-Sun 10a-2p, 5:30-9:30p
Phone: 504-509-6782
Festive Italian restaurant with good food. Chicken rosemarino is a favorite.
Address: 529 Bienville St.
Hours: Tues-Sat 5-9:30p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-529-8811
Upmarket Italian fare from unique pizzas to pastas served in a warm, airy space with chandeliers.
Address: 123 Baronne St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 3-10p / Fri-Sun 11a-10p
Phone: 504-648-6020
Small restaurant for creative Northern Italian fare.
Address: 1240 Decatur St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11a-10p / Fri-Sat 11a-10:30p
Phone: 504-569-0198
Louisiana
Upscale classic New Orleans dishes with emphasis on seafood in a sleek space.
Address: 800 Tchoupitoulas St.
Hours: Tues-Thurs 5-9p / Fri-Sat 5-10p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-528-9393
Creole cuisine with a focus on fresh Louisiana products. Festive, upscale.
Address: 201 Royal St.
Hours: Wed-Sat 11:30a-2p, 5-9p / Sun 10:30a-2p, 5-9p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-523-2078
Mediterranean
Casual restaurant serving shawarma, kebabs and other Middle Eastern dishes in a simple dining area.
Address: 339 Carondelet St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10a-9p / Fri-Sat 10a-10p
Phone: 504-766-9271
Modern Israeli restaurant with family-style platters of locally sourced Middle Eastern fare.
Address: 5757 Magazine St.
Hours: Mon, Wed-Thurs 4:30-9p / Fri 11a-2:30, 4:30-10p / Sat 10a-2:30, 4:30-10p / Sun 10a-2:30p, 4:30p / closed Tues
Phone: 504-324-7770
Mediterranean grocery and eatery serving kebabs, shawarma and other classic dishes. Takeout only.
Address:940 Canal St.
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Phone: 504-522-4504
Made-to-order Mexican food and Latin cocktails whipped up in a casual counter-serve eatery.
Address: 301 N. Peters St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11a-10p / Fri-Sat 11a-11p / Sun noon-6p
Phone: 504-267-4406
Basic eatery dishing out burrito wraps and bowls, plus tacos and nachos in an unpretentious setting.Vegetarian operation dishing up sandwiches, salads and pastries.
Address:841 Canal St.
Hours: Mon-Wed 10:30a-3a / Thurs-Sat 11a-5a / Sun 11a-3a
Phone: 504-571-5205
Pizza
Contemporary counter-serve joint offering beer and classic and creative hand-tossed pizzas. $9 per slice or $35 whole.
Address: 407 Bourbon St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10a-2a / Fri-Sat 10a-3a
Address: 135 Carondelet St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10:30a-midnight / Fri-Sat 10:30a-1a
Phone: 504-525-3663
Seafood
Classic New Orelans dishes featuring fried shrimp and oysters (fried, charbroiled and raw) and po'boy sandwiches. Popular with long lines. No reservations.
Address: 724 Iberville St.
Hours: Thurs-Mon 11a-10p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-522-5973
Rustic space with truly outstanding seafood and fish dishes.
Address: 800 Magazine St.
Hours: Daily 11a-10p
Phone: 504-522-1744
Seafood, Creole dishes and raw oyster bar in an open air restaurant.
Address: 144 Bourbon St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11a-9p / Fri-Sat 11a-10p
Phone: 504-522-0111
Fried seafood with hefty platters.
Address: 841 Iberville St.
Hours: Thurs-Mon 11a-10p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-581-1316
Seafood, oysters, po'boys and platters.
Address: 739 Iberville St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11a-9p / Fri-Sat 11a-10p
Phone: 504-522-4440
Outstanding seafood restaurant specializing in fresh Louisiana fish and crab entrees.
Address: 808 Bienville St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 5-9:30p / Fri-Sat 5-10p
Phone: 504-581-3467
Classic New Orleans dishes specializing in seafood with fish, grab, oysters, gumbo, salds and sides.
Address: 115 Bourbon St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 5-9:30p / Fri-Sat 9:30a-10p / Sun 9:30a-9p
Phone: 504-598-1200
Modern space offering charbroiled oysters and more. No reservations.
Address: 2 Poydras St.
Hours: Daily 11a–9p
Phone: 504-584-3911
Local oysters and New Orleans-style seafood cuisine in a casual setting with a long bar.
Address: 129 Carondelet St.
Hours: Daily 11a-10p
Phone: 504-267-5672
Soup, Salad, Sandwiches, Burgers
Casual counter-serve offering classic diner-style burgers and fries.
Hours: Thurs, Sun 11a-5p / Fri-Sat 11a-midnight / closed Mon-Wed
Phone: 504-553-5681
Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes and sweet tea.
Address: 4 Canal St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11a-11p / Fri-Sat 11a-2a
Phone: 504-688-3153
Very popular counter-serve lunch restaurant serving gumbo, jambalaya and especially po'boys. Ferdi special po'boy (ham and debris roast on French bread) recommended.
Address: 401 Poydras St.
Hours: Daily 7a-10p
Phone: 504-523-9656
Counter-serve chain for quality burgers and shakes. Also at Canal Place: Centre Deli (sandwiches) and Panda Café (Chinese).
Address: 333 Canal St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11a-10p / Fri-Sat 11a-11p
Phone: 504-677-8001
Classic New Orelans dishes featuring fried shrimp and oysters (fried, charbroiled and raw) and po'boy sandwiches. Popular with long lines. No reservations.
Address: 724 Iberville St.
Hours: Thurs-Mon 11a-10p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-522-5973
Fresh salads and wraps made with greens grown on own farm.
Address:909 Poydras St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30a-3p / closed Sat-Sun
Phone: 504-533-0004
Enduring, old-school neighborhood breakfast and lunch destination serving Southern comfort food.
Address:300 Camp St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 7a-2p / Sat 8a-2p / closed Sun
Phone: 504-561-9239
Burgers, salads, shakes.
Address: 4 Canal St.
Hours: Sun–Thurs 10:30a–midnight / Fri–Sat 10:30a–2a
Phone: 504-589-0090
Hot dog stand has been a local staple since 1948.
Address: Harrah's
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11a-3p / Fri-Sat 11a-4p
Phone: 504-525-4090
Airy café on Jackson Square serving wonderful breakfast items. Oyster po'boy highly recommended for lunch.
Address: 547 St. Ann St.
Hours: Mon, Thurs 8a-3p / Fri-Sun 8a-4p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-587-0093
Steak
Elegant restaurant with outstanding steaks and possibly the best New York strip steak in town.
Address: 2111 St. Charles Ave.
Hours: Tues-Thurs, Sat 5:30-9:30p / Fri 11:30a-2p, 5:30-9:30p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-679-7967
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30a-2p, 5-10p / Fri 11:30a-2p, 5-10:30p / Sat 7a-11p / Sun 7a-9p
Phone: 504-412-8900
Prime steaks and classic sides with a daily vegetarian dish and a few seafood options.
Address: 716 Iberville St.
Hours: Mon-Sat 5-9p / closed Sun
Phone: 504-522-2467
Upscale steakhouse serving dry-aged steaks in a modern setting.
Address: 620 Chartres St.
Hours: Tues-Thurs, Sat-Sun 5-10p / Fri noon-2p, 5-10p / closed Mon
Phone: 504-267-3500
Prime chops and family-style sides in a dimly lit upscale setting with live music and courtyard seats.
Address:322 Magazine St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 4-9p / Fri-Sat 4-10p
Phone: 504-522-7902
Attractive open space serving excellent roast beef and seafood fare.
Address: 621 St. Louis St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 7a-2p, 5-9p / Fri-Sat 7a-2p, 5-10p
Phone: 504-529-7045
Vegan
Vegetarian operation dishing up sandwiches, salads and pastries.
Address:222 Carondelet St.
Hours: Daily 8a-2p
Phone: 504-841-9432
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Exposed-brick literary-themed spot with a fireplace and a menu of liquid inspirations and comfort food.
Hours: Daily noon-2a
Phone: 504-322-2245
Vegetarian operation dishing up sandwiches, salads and pastries.
Address:222 Carondelet St.
Hours: Daily 8a-2p
Phone: 504-841-9432
Charming, intimate bistro with Cajun fare, beignets and café au lait.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30a-2:30p / Fri-Sun 7:30a-5p
Phone: 504-272-2952
Iconic New Orleans café known for beignets, coffee au laits and chicory coffee.
Address: 500 Port of New Orleans
Hours: Mon-Sat 10a-7p / Sun 10a-6p
Phone: 504-218-7993
Iconic New Orleans café known for beignets, coffee au laits and chicory coffee.
Address: 800 Decatur St.
Hours: Daily 7:30a-11p
Phone: 504-525-4544
Casual counter-serve offering classic diner-style burgers and fries.
Hours: Thurs, Sun 11a-5p / Fri-Sat 11a-midnight / closed Mon-Wed
Phone: 504-553-5681
Pastries, sandwiches, salads, homemade pizza, grab-and-go items.
Hours: Daily 6:30a-midnight
Basic eatery dishing out burrito wraps and bowls, plus tacos and nachos in an unpretentious setting.Vegetarian operation dishing up sandwiches, salads and pastries.
Address:841 Canal St.
Hours: Mon-Wed 10:30a-3a / Thurs-Sat 11a-5a / Sun 11a-3a
Phone: 504-571-5205
Fresh salads and wraps made with greens grown on own farm.
Address:909 Poydras St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30a-3p / closed Sat-Sun
Phone: 504-533-0004
Enduring, old-school neighborhood breakfast and lunch destination serving Southern comfort food.
Address:300 Camp St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 7a-2p / Sat 8a-2p / closed Sun
Phone: 504-561-9239
Local chain serving seafood and Cajun-Southern fare in a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
Hours: Thurs-Tues 7a-2p / closed Wed
Phone: 504-561-5171
Address: 135 Carondelet St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10:30a-midnight / Fri-Sat 10:30a-1a
Phone: 504-525-3663
Made-to-order Mexican food and Latin cocktails whipped up in a casual counter-serve eatery.
Address: 301 N. Peters St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11a-10p / Fri-Sat 11a-11p / Sun noon-6p
Phone: 504-267-4406
Burgers, salads, shakes.
Address: 4 Canal St.
Hours: Sun–Thurs 10:30a–midnight / Fri–Sat 10:30a–2a
Phone: 504-589-0090
Generous portions of classic Chinese standards via counter service or ordered to go.
Address: 914 Canal St.
Hours: Daily 11a-9p
Phone: 504-523-3217
Colorful cafe with hearty breakfast fare and sandwiches.
Hours: Thurs-Tues 7a-2p / closed Wed
Phone: 504-309-9360
Hot dog stand has been a local staple since 1948.
Address: Harrah's
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11a-3p / Fri-Sat 11a-4p
Phone: 504-525-4090
Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes and sweet tea.
Address: 4 Canal St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11a-11p / Fri-Sat 11a-2a
Phone: 504-688-3153
Counter-serve chain for quality burgers and shakes. Also at Canal Place: Centre Deli (sandwiches) and Panda Café (Chinese).
Address: 333 Canal St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11a-10p / Fri-Sat 11a-11p
Phone: 504-677-8001
Tasty, classic breakfast fare. Orleans café known for beignets, coffee au laits and chicory coffee.
Address: 1035 Decatur St.
Hours: Daily 8a-3p
Phone: 504-300-5518
Fried chicken and soul food.
Address:707 Canal Street
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11a-1:30a / Fri-Sat 10a-1:30a / Sun 10a-12:30a
This location is equidistant from the Marriott and slightly closer to the Sheraton.
Address:428 Canal Street
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11a-1:30a / Fri-Sat 10a-1:30a / Sun 10a-12:30a
Phone: 504-345-2333
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Light bites, shared plates and handcrafted cocktails.
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30a-2p / Sat-Sun 7a-2p
Classic New Orelans dishes featuring fried shrimp and oysters (fried, charbroiled and raw) and po'boy sandwiches. Popular with long lines. No reservations.
Address: 724 Iberville St.
Hours: Thurs-Mon 11a-10p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-522-5973
Wonderful sandwiches, seafood and New Orleans style food.
Address: 601 Decatur St.
Hours: Daily 8a-10p
Phone: 504-523-6250
Mediterranean grocery and eatery serving kebabs, shawarma and other classic dishes. Takeout only.
Address:940 Canal St.
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Phone: 504-522-4504
Informal restaurant serving Cuban-Mexican dishes in a nothing-fancy space.
Address: 620 Iberville St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10a-10p / Fri-Sat 10a-11:30p
Phone: 504-522-1138
Contemporary counter-serve joint offering beer and classic and creative hand-tossed pizzas. $9 per slice or $35 whole.
Address: 407 Bourbon St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10a-2a / Fri-Sat 10a-3a
Eatery with courtyard seating serves seasonal, locally sourced Cajun and Creole dishes.
Address: 329 Decatur St.
Hours: Wed 3-8p / Thurs 3-9p / Fri 11a-9p / Sat 10a-9p / Sun 11a-8p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-373-4852
Seafood, oysters, po'boys and platters.
Address: 739 Iberville St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11a-9p / Fri-Sat 11a-10p
Phone: 504-522-4440
Local oysters and New Orleans-style seafood cuisine in a casual setting with a long bar.
Address: 129 Carondelet St.
Hours: Daily 11a-10p
Phone: 504-267-5672
Brewery offering German-style beers and American fare.
Address: 200 Poydras St. (Harrah's Casino)
Hours: Daily 11a-midnight
Phone: 504-522-2739
Comfortable, casual sports bar with Creole-influenced pub fare. Also at Harrah's: Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Grande Isle (seafood).
Address: Harrah's
Hours: Thurs-Sun 11a-10p / closed Mon-Wed
Phone: 504-593-8118
Longtime place serving Cajun fare like omelets, po'boys and seafood platters for breakfast and lunch.
Address: 200 Chartres St.
Hours: Thurs-Mon 7:30a-3p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-525-0217
Very popular counter-serve lunch restaurant serving gumbo, jambalaya and especially po'boys. Ferdi special po'boy (ham and debris roast on French bread) recommended.
Address: 401 Poydras St.
Hours: Daily 7a-10p
Phone: 504-523-9656
Oysters, gumbo, shrimp, fish with no frills.
Address: 512 Bienville St.
Hours: Daily 11a-9p
Phone: 504-309-4848
Casual restaurant serving shawarma, kebabs and other Middle Eastern dishes in a simple dining area.
Address: 339 Carondelet St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10a-9p / Fri-Sat 10a-10p
Phone: 504-766-9271
American-style sushi with rock music theme.
Address: 500 Port of New Orleans
Hours: Sun Thurs 11a-9p / Fri-Sat 11a-10p
Phone: 504-281-4844
Cheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere. Another equidistant location at D31.
Address: 200 Magazine St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10a-9p / Fri-Sat 10a-10p
Phone: 504-420-6100
Comfortable eatery serving traditional Thai fare.
Address: 828 Gravier St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 11a-2:45p, 5-9p / Sat 5-9p / closed Sun
Phone: 504-581-2205
Airy café on Jackson Square serving wonderful breakfast items. Oyster po'boy highly recommended for lunch.
Address: 547 St. Ann St.
Hours: Mon, Thurs 8a-3p / Fri-Sun 8a-4p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-587-0093
Modern Thai food with authentic flavors.
Address: 308 Decatur St.
Hours: Mon 11:30a-3p, 5-9p / Wed-Sun 11:30a-3p, 5-10p / closed Tues
Phone: 504-354-8646
Cheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.
Address: 204 Decatur St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30a-2p / Sat-Sun 7:30a-3p
Phone: 504-420-6500
Caribbean and Latin American bites including tacos served with tropical cocktails in a funky setting.
Address: 3128 Magazine St.
Hours: Daily 11a-10p
Phone: 504-941-7560
Easygoing dining space offering Vietnamese fare, sushi and other Asian eats.
Address: 300 Baronne St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 11a-9:30p / Sat 1-9:30p / closed Sun
Phone: 504-333-6917
Fried chicken, fried seafood, po'boys and more.
Hours: Sun-Wed 10a-3a / Thurs-Sat 10a-5a
Phone: 504-345-2222
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Creative Louisiana fare in a charming old cottage with a lush courtyard.
Address: 430 Dauphine St.
Hours: Tues-Wed 5-9p / Thurs-Sat 11:30a-1:30p, 5-9p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-525-4455
Seafood, Creole dishes and raw oyster bar in an open air restaurant.
Address: 144 Bourbon St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11a-9p / Fri-Sat 11a-10p
Phone: 504-522-0111
Modern Creole fare in a cozy uptown Victorian cottage.
Address: 723 Dante St.
Hours: Tues-Sat 5-8:30p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-861-7610
Historic building with courtyard serving Creole fare and seafood.
Address: 819 Conti St.
Hours: Wed-Thurs 5-9p / Fri-Sat 10a-4p, 5-9p / Sun 10a-4p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-581-3866
Innovative, vegan-friendly fare with tropical influences from the Caribbean, South America, West Africa and Southeast Asia in a cozy spot with an open kitchen.
Address: 527 Julia St.
Hours: Tues-Wed 9a-9p / Thurs-Sat 9a-10p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-875-4132
Traditional Cajun and Southern dishes with housemade cured meats and sausages.
Address: 930 Tchoupitoulas St.
Hours: Tues-Sun 11a-10p / closed Mon
Phone: 504-588-2123
Jazz brunches with Creole fare and Louisiana seafood with nice courtyard.
Address: 613 Royal St.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10a-10p / Fri-Sat 10a-11:30pDaily 9a-3p, 5:30-10p
Phone: 504-522-7261
Chill seafood bar/eatery in a historic building serving familiar Cajun and Creole dishes and sandwiches.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 8a-10p / Fri-Sat 8a-11p
Phone: 504-323-2109
Fried seafood with hefty platters.
Address: 841 Iberville St.
Hours: Thurs-Mon 11a-10p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-581-1316
Upmarket Italian fare from unique pizzas to pastas served in a warm, airy space with chandeliers.
Address: 123 Baronne St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 3-10p / Fri-Sun 11a-10p
Phone: 504-648-6020
Modern space offering charbroiled oysters and more. No reservations.
Address: 2 Poydras St.
Hours: Daily 11a–9p
Phone: 504-584-3911
Upscale-casual Japanese restaurant with modern decor, classic fare and creative sushi rolls.
Address: 111 Tchoupitoulas St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30a-8p / Fri 11:30a-10p / Sat 12:30-10p / Sun 12:30-9p
Phone: 504-522-8850
Festive Italian restaurant with good food. Chicken rosemarino is a favorite.
Address: 529 Bienville St.
Hours: Tues-Sat 5-9:30p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-529-8811
Contemporary spins on Southern dishes, classic cocktails & wine in vintage-looking environs.
Address: 337 Chartres St.
Hours: Thurs-Mon 11a-10p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-598-5005
Contemporary restaurant serving Southern-Asian fusion including housemade pasta.
Address: 611 O'Keefe Ave.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 4-9p / Fri 4-10p / Sat 5-10p / Sun 3:30-9p
Phone: 504-518-6345
A casual Emeril Lagasse restaurant serving local-sourced New American plates.
Address: 424 Girod St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 5-9p / Fri 11:30a-2p, 5-10p / Sat 5-10p / Sun 11a-2p, 5-8p
Phone: 504-526-3745
Not a fancy building but you will not be disappointed with the food. Try Italian salad with crab meat, pasta Bordelaise, oysters Mosca, barbecued shrimp and chicken a la grande. A long way to go but a real treat. Cash only.
Address: 4137 U.S. 90
Hours: Wed-Thurs 5-8p / Fri-Sat 5-8:30p / closed Sun-Tues
Phone: 504-436-8950
Creole cuisine with a focus on fresh Louisiana products. Festive, upscale.
Address: 201 Royal St.
Hours: Wed-Sat 11:30a-2p, 5-9p / Sun 10:30a-2p, 5-9p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-523-2078
Gourmet Creole provisions served in a genteel venue with high ceilings and sidewalk seating.
Hours: Wed-Thurs 5-9p / Fri 11a-3p, 5-10p / Sat 10:30a-3p, 5-10p / Sun 5-10p
Phone: 504-523-1661
Rustic space with truly outstanding seafood and fish dishes.
Address: 800 Magazine St.
Hours: Daily 11a-10p
Phone: 504-522-1744
Classic New Orleans dishes specializing in seafood with fish, grab, oysters, gumbo, salds and sides.
Address: 115 Bourbon St.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 5-9:30p / Fri-Sat 9:30a-10p / Sun 9:30a-9p
Phone: 504-598-1200
Modern Israeli restaurant with family-style platters of locally sourced Middle Eastern fare.
Address: 5757 Magazine St.
Hours: Mon, Wed-Thurs 4:30-9p / Fri 11a-2:30, 4:30-10p / Sat 10a-2:30, 4:30-10p / Sun 10a-2:30p, 4:30p / closed Tues
Phone: 504-324-7770
Indian food meets New Orleans cuisine with a wonderful mixture of taste and spices.
Address: 5757 Magazine St.
Hours: Tues-Thurs 5-9p / Fri-Sat 5-9:45p / closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 504-323-2626
Gastropub with a limited menu of Southern and American fare. Located in former carriage house with courtyard seating.
Address: 625 Chartres St.
Hours: Mon-Fri 4-11p / Sat 11a-2:30p, 4-11p / Sun 11a-2:30p, 4-10p
Phone: 504-265-8123
French Creole fare served in an elegant three-story townhouse.
Address: 616 St. Peter St.
Hours: Wed 4-9p / Thurs-Sun 11a-9p / closed Mon-Tues
Phone: 504-934-3463
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Famous, classic New Orleans restaurant since 1840. Great appetizers including oysters Rockefeller, oyster Foch, crabmeat Ravigote and souffle potatoes. Ask server for entrée recommendations. A real treat is fresh fish topped with crayfish etouffee. Also filet with Marchand de vin sauce. Desserts include baked Alaska and cherries jubilee.
Address: 713 St. Louis St.
Hours: Mon, Thurs-Fri 11a-2p, 5-9p / Sat 10:30a-2p, 5-9p / Sun 10:30a-2p / closed Tues-Wed
Phone: 504-581-4422