Best Casual Restaurants in Jefferson

86 restaurants available nearby

1. Tacos del Cartel

4.6

Exceptional(188)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Central Business District

Booked 50 times today

At Tacos del Cartel, tacos, brunch, lunch and dinner are an art form. The menu is a culinary love letter, a symphony of flavors that dance on the taste buds. The culinary rebels in the kitchen experiment with traditional Mexican recipes, infusing them with the boldness of cultures.

2. Meril

4.5

Awesome(6445)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Warehouse District

Booked 55 times today

Located in the Warehouse District, Meril is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s lively restaurant in New Orleans. Meril’s casual restaurant interior is marked by a signature open style kitchen and a large bar area, featuring a varied wine selection and craft cocktails. Named after his daughter, the restaurant showcases some of Chef Emeril’s favorite dishes that he loves to eat, featuring everything from Wood Fired Flatbreads to Korean Chicken Wings. Lagasse brings his expertise and distinguished hospitality to Meril, creating a deliciously spirited dining experience.

3. Luke

4.7

Exceptional(9147)

Price: Moderate

• French • Central Business District

Booked 73 times today

Luke is a Creole-inspired Brasserie located in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District on world-famous St. Charles Avenue, steps from the French Quarter neighborhood. A lively atmosphere surrounds the raw bar offering the freshest seafood and oysters procured daily from the Gulf of Mexico. Chef Erick Loos is at the helm of the kitchen featuring dishes that highlight local purveyors and farmers’ market ingredients. Behind the bar, a selection of bartender-created specialty cocktails are offered among a carefully-curated list of wines from throughout the world and locally crafted brews.

4. Red Fish Grill

4.5

Awesome(8463)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • French Quarter

Booked 39 times today

For twenty-five years, Red Fish Grill has celebrated the fresh, seasonal bounty of local farmers and Gulf fishers. We stand apart for our wide variety of fresh Gulf fish, expertly grilled to perfection on our signature wood-burning grill. Our vibrant, polished-casual seafood restaurant, owned and operated by Ralph Brennan, anchors the first block of Bourbon Street and delivers innovative twists on New Orleans Gulf seafood specialties like BBQ Oysters, Hickory Grilled Redfish, Alligator Sausage & Seafood Gumbo, and Double Chocolate Bread Pudding. Red Fish Grill's lively decor, expansive bar, and welcoming vibe beckon Bourbon Street revelers and serious diners alike in search of gracious hospitality and a commitment to inspired, locally sourced seafood.Diner's Choice Award - Opentable"Top Place for Seafood in the U.S." - USA Today"Best Seafood Restaurants in the U.S." - Travel + Leisure"The Best Seafood Restaurants In America" - Tasting Table

5. Superior Seafood

4.8

Exceptional(4811)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Uptown

Booked 66 times today

Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar is located in historic Uptown New Orleans, and is known for its authentic Louisiana seafood and Creole-inspired dishes at an affordable price. Situated directly on the St. Charles streetcar line (stop number 24), on the corner of St. Charles and Napoleon Avenues, the restaurant offers a front row seat to all the beautiful sights and sounds New Orleans has to offer. The menu offers something for every taste, with items ranging from Shrimp & Grits to Filet Mignon, and many in between.

6. Sofia New Orleans

4.7

Exceptional(1896)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Warehouse District

Booked 41 times today

Sofia is an Italian-inspired kitchen that has an elevated take on traditional cuisine in a fun and funky setting in the warehouse district. Acclaimed chef Talia Diele's menu of inventive small plates, traditionally prepared meats and fish, handmade pasta, and wood fired pizza has drawn rave reviews locally and nationally. Our Italian inspired cocktails, craft beers and Italian wine list have been carefully curated and will appeal to the most discerning palates.

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7. Audubon Clubhouse by Dickie Brennan & Co.

4.6

Exceptional(172)

Price: Moderate

• American • Uptown

Booked 17 times today

Offering Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner featuring salads, sandwiches & mains made with Louisiana seafood & seasonal local produce. Highlights are the 1898 Club Sandwich, the Crabcake Benedict, a Chicken & Waffle Salad topped with a fried chicken thigh, and a house classic - the Palace Cafe Turtle Soup. The bar offers curated craft cocktails with local spirits, and a stellar wine list. We are located in the beautiful Audubon Park so you can dine on our veranda under the Oaks. Operated by Dickie Brennan & Co. Family of Restaurants.

8. Domenica

4.6

Exceptional(7401)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 117 times today

Domenica translates to “Sunday,” in Italian, it is the day of the week to explore and cook leisurely, abundant meals. At Domenica restaurant, our chefs seek to transport guests to those coveted moments, offering passionately prepared dishes that marry pure, local ingredients with revered techniques.While the menu is rooted in tradition, our chefs focus on elevating Italian ingredients and classic flavors to create modern classics, adapted for the contemporary palate of New Orleans. The fresh pastas made by hand daily, roasted vegetables, meats and Napolitano style pizzas, all prepared in the restaurant’s iconic wood oven, are perfectly complemented by custom-brewed beers, seasonal craft cocktails and an Italian-focused wine list.

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9. 34 Restaurant & Bar

4.5

Awesome(61)

Price: Very Expensive

• Portuguese • Central Business District

Booked 29 times today

34 is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s first restaurant dedicated to the cuisine of his Portuguese heritage. He was inspired by his late mother, Hilda, who influenced his interest in cooking when he was a child growing up in Fall River, MA. The 245-seat restaurant is adorned in shades of green – Emeril’s signature color – wood accents and ornate Portuguese tiles. A painting of a rooster, a national Portuguese symbol of good luck, greets guests at the entrance. Once inside, a jamon bar with countertop service and tile-clad DJ booth are focal points of the space. The restaurant celebrates not only the food and design of Portugal but also the sounds, with music from local and touring DJs.

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10. Medium Rare - New Orleans

4.1

Excellent(217)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Uptown

Booked 2 times today

A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, $30.95 prix fixe dinning experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak; and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers. WALK INS and CALL AHEAD seating are always welcomed. FREE PARKING BEHIND US

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Michael
Dallas - Fort Worth •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Most food is definitely shareable. Each item ordered popped with its own explosion of flavors and was beautiful. Service was incredible… Highly recommend!
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MerilPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Warehouse District
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4.5
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Rebecca
South Carolina •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We loved the restaurant but the noise level was horrible. It was hard to hear each other talk. The piano player didn’t help
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Superior SeafoodPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Uptown
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4.8
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Kathyvip
Chicago / Illinois •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
My husband won’t go anywhere else for red fish! I had the LA Cobb salad with shrimp and crab and it was the perfect light supper. Service was great and nice ambience, but it is a little noisy. I highly recommend Red Fish Grill!
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Red Fish GrillPrice: Moderate• Seafood• French Quarter
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4.5
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Frank
Atlanta Metro •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Everything was delicious. Ordered everything from shareable appetizers through dessert. Service was excellent and servers were attentive. Drinks were served quickly even when ordering impromptu wine when the meal arrived. Wine showed up in minutes so it could be enjoyed with the meal. It really was a perfect meal out with colleagues.
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LukePrice: Moderate• French• Central Business District
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4.7
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PatriciaM
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Host experience was wonderful, the decor and ambience of the restaurant is super cool! The food was truly outstanding!! I couldn’t stop eating. Our server Lily was fabulous! Even the runners that delivered the food were wonderful! Highly recommend and will definitely go back!
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Tacos del CartelPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Central Business District
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4.6

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86 restaurants available nearby

1. Tacos del Cartel

2. Meril

3. Luke

4. Red Fish Grill

5. Superior Seafood

6. Sofia New Orleans

7. Audubon Clubhouse by Dickie Brennan & Co.

8. Domenica

9. 34 Restaurant & Bar

10. Medium Rare - New Orleans

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