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$ | Bywater |
"Real food, done real good" is the motto at hipster-haven Elizabeth's, where the vinyl-print tablecloths look just like grandma's and breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. The menu offers everything from po'boys to a stellar seared duck, but the highlight is the buzzy weekend brunch served from 8 am to 2:30 pm that includes "lost bread" (also known as French toast), "redneck eggs" (fried green tomatoes with poached eggs and hollandaise), and a traditional country breakfast with a smoked pork chop (there's also bottomless mimosas, if you want to start the party early). The fried-oyster po'boy is huge and irresistible. The staff is spunky, and so is the Bywater neighborhood clientele. The praline bacon is a must. Breakfast is served every weekday as well, also from 8 to 2:30, and has almost the same options. Reservations are accepted only for dinner.
601 Gallier St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
Known For
- One of the city's best brunch experiences
- Famous praline bacon
- No breakfast or brunch reservations accepted so expect a wait
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner weekends, Credit cards accepted
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$$ | Bywater |
It might seem unlikely that a restaurant specializing in canned fish would be one of the most romantic places to dine in New Orleans, but N7 is just that. Once you find this hidden gem, tucked behind a barely marked large wooden fence on a quiet street off of St. Claude Avenue, the adorable, candlelit courtyard and Parisian bistro interior will whisk you away to a dreamy European evening. The canned delicacies, mostly imported from Portugal and Spain, are the most exciting things on the menu (don't leave without trying the habanero-smoked oysters), but the salads, crudos, and desserts also hold their own. A small, carefully curated wine and cocktail list add to the charm of the experience.
1117 Montegut St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
Known For
- Habanero-smoked oysters
- French wine list
- Romantic date nights
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch
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$$ | Faubourg Marigny |
Rustic and charming, this cramped dining room lords over Frenchmen Street and serves big plates of classic Italian-American cuisine with a Creole twist. Decadent seafood sauces are especially pleasing for garlic lovers. There are no reservations, it's cash only, and the food and service is a little mixed, but it's always an experience here (and usually lots of fun). Put your name on the list and then head downstairs for some music and drinks at the Apple Barrel, which usually has live music, or wander Frenchmen Street as you wait for a table.
611 Frenchmen St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
Known For
- Cash-only policy
- No reservations so be prepared to wait
- Lively and fun atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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$ | Faubourg Marigny |
Hand-pulled noodles and fluffy steamed bao are the specialties at this local favorite. Sichuan and Cantonese dishes pack the occasional punch (the Mixed Sauce noodles are pleasantly mouth-numbing), and everything is full of flavor. It's best to go with a group so you get to try a few affordable dishes (or just order a lot).
2266 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
Known For
- Spicy dan dan noodles with pork
- Steamed bun appetizers
- Family-style dining
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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$$$ | Bywater |
The latest project from chef Nina Compton, Top Chef contestant and owner of popular Compère Lapin in the Warehouse District, is a real neighborhood place, a friendly yet refined bistro where friends can get together to enjoy a good meal. The atmosphere here is upscale and dinner is on the pricey side, but there is a warm and homey quality to the experience.
2900 Chartres St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
Known For
- Pasta and curries
- Tasty shared plates
- House-bottled negronis
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch weekdays
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$ | Bywater |
This is everything you could want from a neighborhood coffee shop: delicious coffee, premium baked goods, and hearty sandwiches and comfort food for a quick breakfast or lunch. The pies are great around the holidays, as are the king cakes during Carnival season. The café often displays local art for sale on its walls, and hosts events and small concerts.
3624 Dauphine St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No dinner
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$ | Bywater |
This lofted space has great vegetarian options and hearty sandwiches that skew creative; think a BLT with kimchi and thick-slab bacon or smoked cauliflower, broccoli falafel, and braised beef with Bloody Mary seasoning. Cocktails are equally unique, utilizing shrubs, fresh juices, and kombucha. At night, the industrial space and romantic rooftop is used for private and community events.
3014 Dauphine St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
Known For
- Creative cocktails
- Great vegetarian options
- Industrial chic
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No dinner.
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$ | Faubourg Marigny |
The team behind popular Bywater wine garden Bacchanal opened this chic bar and restaurant at the Hotel Peter and Paul, where you’ll find dizzying walls of chartreuse and ochre, a generous apertivo hour, and a cavernous back bar that seems carved out of a fairy tale. Large plates like the chicken confit and grilled Gulf shrimp are perfect for sharing with a date, but plant-based small plates, like whipped ricotta with preserved mushrooms, are particularly satisfying.
2317 Burgundy St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
Known For
- Romantic interiors
- Apertivo hour
- Above-and-beyond bar snacks
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$ | Faubourg Marigny |
This casual counter-service eatery is a good place to fuel up while exploring the Marigny and next-door Bywater. Traditional Vietnamese dishes like banh mi sandwiches, pho, and spring rolls meet the American South with additions like BBQ pulled pork and smoked brisket or wonton chips with crab dip. Beers from local breweries are on draft.
2372 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
Known For
- Bang Bang shrimp
- Excellent pho and spring rolls with a Southern twist
- Local craft beer
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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$ | Bywater |
Both a convenience store and a lunch counter, this friendly neighborhood institution is the perfect place to stop for a cold drink and a delicious carry-out po'boy.
3231 Dauphine St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner
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$ | Bywater |
Inside this gas station–turned–taco shop, meats are spit-roasted and masa is crafted by hand. The casual, open-air space serves counter-service tacos and snacks inspired by Oaxaca and Mexico City, but much of the focus is on the large bar, where seasoned local talents craft rum, mezcal, and tequila-based concoctions.
3060 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
Known For
- Al pastor tacos
- Handmade tortillas
- Fantastic margaritas
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch
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$$ | St. Claude |
As the Bywater dining scene has largely shifted towards the new, trendy, and exploratory, this historical location on Poland Avenue has stood its ground, remaining one of the only classic New Orleans dinner joints in the area. Expect large portions of fried and boiled seafood favorites, like catfish, redfish, oysters, and shrimp, as well as po'boys, stuffed flounder, and surf-and-turf plates. It's a fun, casual spot, and you will not leave hungry.
738 Poland Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
Known For
- Local seafood
- Family-style portions
- No-frills atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No dinner Tues.
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$ | Faubourg Marigny |
The gyro sandwich with a side of Belgian fries (and indulgent housemade aioli) here is a satisfying meal for those looking to make a late night at the St. Claude Avenue clubs and bars that surround this casual hipster establishment. Vegetarians and vegans will be pleased by the selection of falafel, hummus, and other plant-based choices as well.
2315 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
Known For
- Great fries
- Plenty of vegetarian options
- One of the city's best gyros
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
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$ | Faubourg Marigny |
This is a charming little stop on the way down St. Claude Avenue. The friendly owner will fix you a cappuccino (or hot-pressed panini), while you decide over dozens of flavors of freshly made gelato.
2230 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
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$$ | Faubourg Marigny |
This airy, industrial space has two equally enjoyable identities, depending on the time of day. Weekend brunches are bustling and lively and heavily feature their popular boozy brunch drinks and the to-die-for lemon ricotta pancakes while at night, things are more subdued under the chandelier and pendant lamps when the open kitchen serves up housemade pastas and pizza. Tables of locals and dates unwind over wine and sophisticated comfort foods. Whichever you choose, it's best to make a reservation.
511 Marigny St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
Known For
- Wood-fired pizza
- Lemon ricotta pancakes
- Italian farm-to-table comfort food
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No lunch weekdays
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$ | Bywater |
Hipsters, lifelong Bywater residents, and locals far across town all take great pride in "Pizza D" as one of the only (and best) places to get authentic New York–style pizza in New Orleans. A tall can of PBR and a slice of cheese will satisfy most, but delve into the specialty pies, pastas, and surprisingly pleasing salads for the full experience. There's plenty of room to eat in this converted garage (and yard out back) with a decidedly divey ambience, but expect long lines at the counter during weekends.
617 Piety St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
Known For
- New York–style slices
- Hipster clientele and dive bar ambience
- Long lines on weekends
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$ | St. Claude |
The funky, Mission Chinese–style Asian fusion served here pairs well with late night dancing and drinking on St. Claude Avenue. Expect flavor bombs like the sweet-and-spicy fried chicken, kung pao pastrami, and creamy crawfish wontons, hipster attitudes and service, and a fun meal different from the New Orleans norm.
3048 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
Known For
- Hipster vibes
- Fried chicken
- Crawfish wontons
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$$$$ | St. Claude |
The seasonal five-course menu changes constantly at this romantic Parisian-style bistro, which is quickly becoming one of the finest dining experiences in New Orleans. Optional wine pairings and a lovely courtyard add to the romance of this special, date-night spot. The food is exciting, the dining room is small, and reservations go quickly. If you aren’t lucky enough to get a dinner spot (book as far as a month in advance), the chic front bar and courtyard are just for walk-ins, with a menu of natural wines, cocktails, and bar bites. Dinner is usually set at $65 per person (without wine) and is chef's choice, but you can communicate dietary restrictions ahead of time.
3054 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
Known For
- Tasting menu and wine pairings
- Romantic setting
- Reservations for dinner a must
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No lunch
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$$ | Faubourg Marigny |
This revamped food hall offers visitors a (slightly overpriced) chance to sample from a wide array of flavors. Vendors offer casual local favorites as well as global cuisine, from Haiti to Burma; there's also a chic little oyster bar, bottles of wine and specialty foodstuffs to take home, and a full bar with a generous happy hour.
2381 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
Known For
- Unique global fare
- Something for everyone
- Local oysters
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$$ | Bywater |
Devotees of this unassuming neighborhood spot wait with bated breath on Friday afternoons, when a new menu is posted online (and outside the restaurant) showcasing the offerings for that week. The space is intimate and funky, and the food is the same, where ingredients from local farms inspire risottos, curries, housemade ice creams, slow-roasts, and marinades and spices from around the globe. Thursday service changes it up from the regular menu for a popular Taco Night.
3219 Burgundy St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117, USA
Known For
- Exciting menus of seasonal ingredients
- Favorite for locals
- Thursday Taco Nights
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch weekdays