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1. Arnaud's
$$$$ | French Quarter |In the main dining room of this grande dame of classic Creole restaurants, ornate etched glass reflects light from charming old chandeliers while the late founder, Arnaud Cazenave, gazes from an oil portrait. The ambitious menu includes classic dishes as well as more contemporary ones, including vegetarian options. The adjoining jazz bistro offers the same food in a more casual and live music–filled dining experience. Always reliable options are shrimp Arnaud (cold shrimp in a superb rémoulade), oysters Bienville, petit filet Lafitte, and praline crêpes. Jackets are requested in the main dining room. There's also a fun Mardi Gras museum upstairs.
813 Bienville St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, USA504-523–5433Known For
- On-site Mardi Gras museum
- Char-grilled oyster specialties and classic cocktails
- Jackets requested in the main dining room
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Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.–Sat., Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential -
2. Acme Oyster House
$$ | French Quarter |A rough-edge classic in every way, this no-frills eatery is a prime source for briny, chilled Gulf oysters; legendary shrimp, oyster, and roast-beef po'boys; and tender, expertly seasoned red beans and rice. Even locals can't resist, although most opt for the less crowded, if less charming, suburban branches (there's one in Metairie). Expect lengthy lines here in the French Quarter, often a half block long. Crowds lighten in the late afternoon, making Acme a choice respite for a mid-afternoon snack of a dozen on the half shell washed down with an Abita beer.
724 Iberville St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, USA504-522–5973Known For
- Some of the best and freshest oysters in the French Quarter
- Long lines
- Local specialties
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted -
3. Antoine's
$$$$ | French Quarter |Though some people believe Antoine's heyday passed before the turn of the 20th century, others wouldn't leave New Orleans without at least one order of the original oysters Rockefeller—baked oysters topped with a parsley-based sauce and bread crumbs. Other notables on the bilingual menu include pommes de terre soufflées (fried potato puffs), poissonamadine or meuniere (fish prepared in toasted almond or brown butter-and-lemon sauce), and baked Alaska. Tourists are generally shown to the front room, but walking through the grand labyrinth is a must. Be prepared for lackluster service. A jacket is preferred, but casually dressed diners can order most of the classic menu at the adjoining Hermes Bar.
713 St. Louis St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, USA504-581–4422Known For
- Old-school charm
- Historic oysters Rockefeller
- Slightly stuffy atmosphere (dress up or sit at the adjoining Hermes Bar)
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun., Reservations essential, Credit cards accepted -
4. Bourbon House
$$$ | French Quarter |On one of the French Quarter's busiest corners is Dickie Brennan's biggest and flashiest restaurant yet (he also owns Palace Café and Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse), and it's a solid hit with seafood aficionados and—you guessed it—bourbon lovers (there are five flights to choose from and a vast selection of 90 American whiskeys to boot). The raw bar is prime real estate, with its sterling oysters on the half shell, chilled seafood platters, and antique, decorative oyster plates, but the elegant main dining room is more appropriate for digging into the Creole catalog—charbroiled oysters, boiled shrimp, and Gulf fish "on the half shell" with lump crab meat. Take your frozen bourbon-milk punch in a go cup.
144 Bourbon St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, USA504-522–0111Known For
- Bourbon-milk punch
- Classy raw bar
- Diverse bourbon flights
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5. Brennan's
$$$$ | French Quarter |This luxuriously appointed restaurant, located in a gorgeous, salmon-pink, circa-1795 building, serves lavish breakfasts, served by pink-bow-tied waiters, that include "eye openers" like Caribbean milk punch to start the day, alongside hearty but elegantly prepared dishes such as eggs sardou with crispy artichokes and accoutrements such as coffee-cured bacon and house-made English muffins. Don't miss sumptuous desserts, like the flaming bananas Foster, which was reportedly created here.
417 Royal St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, USA504-525–9711Known For
- Tourist-heavy atmosphere
- Creole brunch
- Legendary bananas Foster
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
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6. Broussard's
$$$ | French Quarter |If local restaurants were judged solely by the beauty of their courtyards, Broussard's would certainly be a standout, but the food here is also outstanding. Expect dishes like crispy shrimp toast with pickled okra slaw; Creole crab croquettes; and broiled redfish with a rosemary-and-mustard crust. Fight the good fight for an outdoor table close to the fountain, and don't skip dessert. A three-course Sunday brunch features live jazz.
819 Conti St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, USA504-581–3866Known For
- Charming courtyard
- Sunday jazz brunch
- Excellent broiled redfish
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Tues.–Thurs., Credit cards accepted -
7. Café du Monde
$ | French Quarter |Open around the clock for late-night treats, Café du Monde has been serving up café au lait and beignets for more than a century. If the open-air café is crowded, go around back to the take-out window and enjoy your treats on the Mississippi riverfront.
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8. Croissant d'Or Patisserie
$ | French Quarter |In a quiet corner of the French Quarter, you'll have to look for the quaint Croissant d'Or Patisserie. Once you've found it, you'll understand why locals and visitors return to this colorful pastry shop for excellent and authentic French croissants, pies, tarts, and custards, as well as an imaginative selection of soups, salads, and sandwiches (don't miss the hot croissant sandwiches with creamy béchamel sauce). You can get your goodies to go, but try to get a table during the busy breakfast hours for great people-watching. During Carnival season they bake a traditional French-style king cake filled with almond paste. The café is open from 6 am to 3 pm.
617 Ursulines St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70116, USA504-524–4663Known For
- Croissaint sandwiches
- Authentic French pastries
- King cake during Mardi Gras
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No dinner, Reservations not accepted, Credit cards accepted -
9. Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
$$$$ | French Quarter |"Straightforward steaks with a New Orleans touch" are the words to live by at this clubby shrine to red meat, the creation of a younger member of the Brennan family of restaurateurs, who also runs Palace Café and the Bourbon House. Start with stellar martinis in the dark cherrywood-paneled lounge, then head back to the cavernous dining room to dig into classic cuts of top-quality beef and seafood. The standard beefsteak treatment is light seasoning and a brush of Creole-seasoned butter, but other options include béarnaise, made-from-scratch Worcestershire sauce, and pepper-cream whiskey sauce.
716 Iberville St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, USA504-522–2467Known For
- Elegant atmosphere
- Steak with light seasoning and a brush of Creole-seasoned butte
- Creole-inspired sides
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sun.–Thurs., Credit cards accepted -
10. Green Goddess
$ | French Quarter |At this cozy (read: small) restaurant in the heart of the French Quarter, diners are wowed by the inventive and globally inspired cuisine, though the service is a bit eclectic, too. Menus change regularly, but may feature apple cheddar French toast and beet burrata kale salad for lunch, or a bacon sundae with pecan-praline ice cream for dessert. The staff weave through the tight space with the grace of gymnasts, keeping the crowds both well fed and well lubricated with specialty cocktails. Tables are set outside when the weather's nice.
307 Exchange Pl., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, USA504-301–3347Known For
- Tasty French toast and sandwiches
- Outside dining in nice weather
- Vegetarian options
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., Reservations not accepted -
11. Gumbo Shop
$ | French Quarter |Even given a few modern touches—like the vegetarian gumbo offered daily—this place evokes a sense of old New Orleans. The menu is chock-full of regional culinary anchors: jambalaya, shrimp Creole, rémoulade sauce, red beans and rice, bread pudding, and seafood and chicken-and-sausage gumbos, all heavily flavored with tradition but easy on the wallet. The patina on the ancient painting covering one wall seems to deepen by the week, and the old tables and bentwood chairs have started to seem like museum pieces. Reservations are accepted only for groups of 10 or more.
630 St. Peter St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70116, USA504-525–1486Known For
- Classic Creole food
- Cheap prices
- Shabby-chic decor
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
12. GW Fins
$$$ | French Quarter |If you're looking for seafood, you won't be disappointed with GW Fins, which impresses with quality and variety—the bounty of fish species from around the world is among the menu's lures. Chef Tenney Flynn's menu changes daily, depending on what's fresh, but typical dishes have included luscious lobster dumplings, Hawaiian big-eye tuna, and sautéed rainbow trout with spinach, oysters, and shiitake mushrooms. For dessert, try the pretzel-crusted ice cream pie. The spacious dining room's attractive modern decor and the enthusiastic service make this a relaxing refuge from the French Quarter's crowds.
808 Bienville St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, USA504-581–3467Known For
- Fresh fish
- Modern setting
- Creative menu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch, Credit cards accepted -
13. Hermes Bar
$ | French Quarter |The allure of Hermes Bar is that you'll have your pick of the classic dishes that made Antoine's (founded in 1840) famous, without committing to a full-price meal in its austere dining room. Elegant bar snacks such as oysters Rockefeller, shrimp rémoulade, and fried eggplant sticks make just as grand a meal, with the added benefit of a front-row view of the Bourbon Street crowd. Expertly mixed old-school cocktails, such as the Sazerac and Ramos gin fizz, are a tradition here. Hermes is connected to Antoine's, but there is a separate entrance next door. It's open until midnight on weekends. Daily happy hour specials are available from 4 to 7 pm.
713 St. Louis St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, USA504-581–4422Known For
- Great cocktails
- Classic small bites
- Elegant setting at reasonable prices
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted, Credit cards accepted, No dinner Sun. -
14. Irene's Cuisine
$$ | French Quarter |The walls here are festooned with enough snapshots, garlic braids, and crockery for at least two more restaurants, but it all just adds to the charm of this cozy Italian-Creole eatery. From Irene DiPietro's kitchen come succulent roast chicken brushed with olive oil, rosemary, and garlic; delicious, velvety soups; and fresh shrimp, aggressively seasoned and grilled before they join linguine glistening with herbed olive oil. Waits here can stretch to the 60-minute mark during peak dinner hours, which is just enough time for a bottle of wine in the convivial little piano bar.
529 Bienville St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70116, USA504-529–8811Known For
- Piano bar on-site
- Local vibe
- Long waits for a table
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch, Reservations essential, Credit cards accepted -
15. Johnny's Po-boys
$ | French Quarter |Strangely enough, good po'boys are hard to find in the French Quarter, but Johnny's, established in 1950, compensates for that scarcity with a cornucopia of overstuffed options, even though quality can be inconsistent and the prices somewhat inflated for tourists. Inside the soft-crust French bread come the classic fillings, including lean boiled ham, well-done roast beef in garlicky gravy, and crisply fried oysters or shrimp. The chili may not cut it in San Antonio, but the red beans and rice are the real deal. Johnny's closes at 4:30 pm.
511 St. Louis St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, USA504-524–8129Known For
- Classic po'boys
- Lots of tourists
- Early closing at 4:30 pm
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner, No credit cards, Reservations not accepted -
16. Justine
$$$$ | French Quarter |Celebrated local chef Justin Devillier (of Le Petite Grocery fame) brings an entirely new concept to the French Quarter with Justine. With a nightly DJ, boisterous brunches, and loads of neon and Instagrammable spaces, the emphasis here is more on a festive experience than the food itself (though the Parisian bistro menu has its strong points). Justine herself, a marble statue and the restaurant's patron saint, gazes over the zinc bar top imported from Paris, and Ellen Macomber's dual mural-collages of Paris and New Orleans make the back room dazzle. Expect classic French fare like moules frites, steak tartare, and a daily selection of East Coast and Gulf oysters.
225 Chartres St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, USA504-218–8533Known For
- Boozy brunches
- Chic aesthetic
- French bistro classics
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon. -
17. Kingfish
$$ | French Quarter |Named after former Louisiana Governor Huey P. Long, who went by the nickname "Kingfish," this stylish French Quarter restaurant pays homage to the Jazz Age, with its pressed-tin ceilings and suspendered bartenders (the excellent craft cocktail list was written by local legend Chris McMillian). Drinks do not disappoint, and as for food, expect Southern-inspired small plates with a local twist, like mirlitons (a type of squash) stuffed with cornbread dressing and smothered in an arugula and mushroom Alfredo sauce.
337 Chartres St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, USA504-598–5005Known For
- Snazzy cocktails
- Small plates of modern Southern cuisine
- Jazz-friendly atmosphere
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18. Mr. B's Bistro
$$$ | French Quarter |Those who wonder if there really is a New Orleans restaurant that can properly cater to both tourists and locals need look no farther than Mr. B's. Using as many Louisiana ingredients as possible, the chef offers a hearty braised Louisiana rabbit, an irresistible honey-ginger-glazed pork chop, and one of the best barbecue shrimp dishes in the city. First-timers must try the "Gumbo Ya-Ya," a rich chicken and sausage gumbo, and no meal here can end without the hot buttered pecan pie. Upscale yet accessible, Mr. B's is still on the map because of its just-right seasonings, its windows on the French Quarter world, and its dedication to service. Don't miss Sunday brunch, featuring a live jazz trio and "eye openers" (also known as brunch cocktails).
201 Royal St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, USA504-523–2078Known For
- Upscale yet accessible Louisiana classics
- Sunday jazz brunch
- Hot buttered pecan pie for dessert
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
19. Muriel's Jackson Square
$$$ | French Quarter |Among Jackson Square's many dining spots, Muriel's is easily the most ambitious, in both atmosphere and menu. In the large downstairs rooms, architectural knickknacks and artwork evoke the city's colorful past, while diners indulge in hearty updates of old Creole favorites. The upstairs balcony has views of the square, with the occasional sounds of street music wafting in. The menu is diverse, ranging from a Gorgonzola-prosciutto terrine appetizer to barbecue shrimp or pecan-crusted drum (a popular local fish also known as "red drum") with Louisiana crawfish relish for main courses; a gluten-free dinner menu offers plenty of options. Sunday brunch is accompanied by live jazz.
801 Chartres St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70116, USA504-568–1885Known For
- Entertaining setting in the middle of French Quarter action
- Inventive Creole flavors
- Sunday brunch with live jazz
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
20. Napoleon House Bar and Café
$ | French Quarter |Here the house specialty Pimm's Cup can be enjoyed in the lush courtyard or in the cool interior, along with bites like pulled-duck po'boys. The residence was built in 1797 and was purportedly chosen as Napoléon's would-be New World residence in an escape plan hatched for the exiled emperor.
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