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Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best value restaurants in New Orleans / Louisiana? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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5.0

5 (1327)

$30 and under

American

Uptown

About the restaurant

A quaint eatery nestled in the heart of Uptown New Orleans, Bistro Daisy -named for the daughter of owners Anton & Diane Schulte-opened in the summer of 2007. The Restaurant features fresh, seasonal and often local ingredients prepared in the American bistro style. Daisy's award-winning dishes and charming atmosphere have established this Uptown bistro as one of the city's premier dining experiences.

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Katie

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was delicious! One of the best meals we've had in a while!

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Pat Gallagher's 527 Restaurant & Bar

5.0

5 (1872)

$31 to $50

American

Mandeville

About the restaurant

Welcome to Pat Gallagher’s 527 – Your Local Steakhouse! Try our award winning entrees featuring sizzling steaks, ribeyes, pork chops, and the best seafood Louisiana has to offer. Whether you prefer a fine wine or a fresh new cocktail, our team is always ready to help you find your perfect pairing.

**Please note a 3.5% processing fee is applied to all card payments**

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CourtneyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Always a good choice for lunch or dinner. Service is spot on and the food is amazing. Lunch special is the way to go

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4.9

4.9 (4207)

$31 to $50

Italian

French Quarter

About the restaurant

*Please note that if your desired reservation time is not available online, or your party is larger than those accepted through this service, please call the restaurant. We are happy and excited to make great effort in accommodating you. *

RESERVATION POLICY: Reservations requiring a credit card are subject to a $10/person fee as a result of no call-no show, or if not cancelled before 4:00pm central time on the reservation date.

Our cuisine is country French and Italian with a New Orleans influence. Although a majority of our seating is available for walk-in guests we do take reservations. While you wait we have a piano player and serve cocktails. We look forward to serving you.
"Love and Cuisine, Sempre con Passione"

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PatrickVIP

Dined 1 day ago

What can I say that hasn't been said. Irene's doesn't disappoint. Yes it's in the middle of the Quarter and I loved the old location, but the Bienville location is vibrant and old school while still having the charm of St. Phillip's St. The food was outstanding and the service was comfortable and professional and you feel like family. Kelli, our server, was fabulous and the whole staff seemed to be in great spirits as well. The ambiance was inviting and comforting and spectacular.

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Lasagna Bolognese

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Meatballs Marinara

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Gallagher's Grill

4.9

4.9 (1546)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Covington

About the restaurant

Welcome to Gallagher’s Grill – Your Local Steakhouse! Try our award winning entrees featuring sizzling steaks, ribeyes, pork chops, and the best seafood Louisiana has to offer. Whether you prefer a fine wine or a fresh new cocktail, our team is always ready to help you find your perfect pairing.

Gallagher's Grill, located at 509 S Tyler St in Covington, La. Rated Four Stars by Tom Fitzmorris, "Mr Food". Serving USDA Prime and choice steaks, quail, lamb and the largest selection of fresh fish on the Northshore! Open for lunch Tuesday thru Friday and Dinner Tuesday thru Saturday.

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Vickie

Dined 3 days ago

We love celebrating our special occasions with Galloghers. Patrick is outstanding. Food is always amazing!

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4.7

4.7 (611)

$30 and under

Latin American

Garden District

About the restaurant

Mayas Restaurant is a captivating Latin dining experience with exciting social rhythms. We feature the cuisines of multiple countries of Latin American, but rather than simply transferring dishes we pay compliment to the ingredients that are natural to Latin America. Our food is prepared from scratch using classic and modern techniques but always remembering the aromas and flavors of our mother's and grandmother's kitchen. We invite you to choose your own escapade by selecting from our Plantains, Ceviches, Empanadas, Curries, Steaks, and Small Plates for a multi-course dining experience.

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Paula

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

Love this restaurant! I wish we lived closer to it. Super bartender.

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Ceviche De Dorado

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Cristiano Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (672)

$31 to $50

Italian

Houma

About the restaurant

We allow online reservations only for parties up to 4 people. If you have a party of 5 or more, please call the restaurant to make your reservation, otherwise we may not be able to seat your party. We are allowing 2 hours dining time per table, so we cannot hold tables for parties that are late. There will be a 15 minute grace period allowed and then the table will be released. Please keep in mind that lounge and patio seating is also by reservation only.

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Penne

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

The food was excellent. I had the ribeye and it was fabulous. Better than any I have had at any other restaurant*** Our server, Brennon, was awesome. He checked on us often but didn't continuously bother us while we were visiting. This is a great place when you really want to visit with those you love and celebrate life. The owner, Cristiano, stopped by the table twice to check on us and the food. It was an excellent celebration.

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Impastato Cellars

4.6

4.6 (622)

$30 and under

Italian

Madisonville

About the restaurant

In 1979, after over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Joe Impastato opened Impastato’s in Metaire. Only 5 years before, his brother Sal opened Sal and Judy’s in Lacombe. Now the family of restaurants extends to Madisonville with the opening of Impastato Cellars on September 5, 2013. The Impastato family decided to bring the same traditional, authentic Italian cuisine to the table on the Northshore along with the old world ambiance of a 600 square foot wine cellar featuring over 400 labels, in addition to a wide variety of spirits and craft beers.

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Trent

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Excellent food, service a bit slow for a less than crowded restaurant

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Veal or Redfish Payton

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Keith Young's Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (1776)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Madisonville

About the restaurant

For over 25 years, we have devoted our culinary efforts to one basic principle:Serve the finest quality steak of a more than generous portion with consistency that never varies. This is what we strive to do and always with the warmest personal service.

We still hand-cut every steak when you place your order tableside. It’s not the easiest way, but quality never is. This allows us to make sure that every steak that leaves our kitchen is consistently succulent and flavorful.

This is our pledge to you. Join us!

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Gina

Dined 3 days ago

Was great tonight. Did get louder as more people arrived but great nite

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Seafood Martini

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Atchafalaya Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (6457)

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Garden District

About the restaurant

Atchafalaya is a true New Orleans neighborhood eatery where the eclectic yet elegant atmosphere is only outshone by the attentive service and delicious local fare. Nestled under the oaks on the edges of the Irish Channel, Magazine Street, and historic Garden districts, this hidden gem is one the best contemporary Creole dining experiences that one can find in the city. Neighbors, locals, and out of towners alike will become regulars after experiencing the brand of hospitality offered by New Orleans’ only five “A” restaurant. If having standards such as a gumbo du jour, blue crab raviolo, or shrimp & grits, a nightly seafood special, or a filet paired with a selection from the world class wine program you will not be disappointed. The introductions of brunch, live music, cocktails, and now an extensive happy hour continue the newest culinary chapter for a storied local haunt, embracing New Orleans’ culinary culture while placing contemporary spin on traditional New Orleans cuisine.

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Matthew

Dined 5 days ago

The service was great. Particularly willingness to accommodate for some specific less-than-usual needs for one member of our group. The food was very enjoyable all around as was the atmosphere.

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Lowcountry Shrimp & Grits

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Fried Green Tomatoes

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4.8

4.8 (75)

$30 and under

Spanish

Bywater

About the restaurant

Owner and Executive Chef Melissa Araujo is a 2024 James Beard Foundation Best Chef Southeast Semifinalist. Alma is an award winning Honduran restaurant located in the historic New Orleans Bywater, just outside the French Quarter.

Alma means soul in Spanish. The menu showcases Chef Melissa Araujo's Honduran heritage and takes each guest on a journey through food and culture. The Soul has many stories to tell; Alma's tale is shared through it's dining experience. From Pollo Chuco, to Bloody Mary's and avocado toast, Alma offers an extensive array of dishes focusing on Honduran Food.

Chef Araujo’s Father was Born in La Ceiba, Honduras and her memories of her childhood are centered around this particular view of the city. The mountains in the back, the ocean, the cool air in my face, my best memories were made in this city. Alma has given me the opportunity to recreate these memories and share them with our guests.

Reservations available Monday- Thursday, Waitlist only on Weekends.

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Shanda

Dined 3 days ago

I enjoyed the creamy coconut margarita (mocktail) and the Alma breakfast that consisted of eggs, refried beans, avocado, and sweet plantains. I added chorizo. Everything was lovely.

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