Best Casual Restaurants in West Bank

73 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. 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.

5. 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

6. 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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7. 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.

8. Superior Seafood

4.8

Exceptional(4811)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Uptown

Booked 67 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.

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9. Lula Restaurant Distillery

4.6

Exceptional(1898)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Lower Garden District

Booked 10 times today

In the heart of New Orleans, expertly crafted food, spirits and cocktails come together in a unique privately owned micro-distillery and restaurant.We are quintessentially southern with a distinct Louisiana influence. We are Lula Restaurant-Distillery.As the first and only restaurant-distillery in New Orleans, Louisiana and in the Southeast US, we promise to offer you an incredible experience in the shadows of our copper still and along the historic streetcar line of St. Charles Avenue.Join us Monday-Sunday for Happy Hour from 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-3 for Bottomless Vodka Bar

10. Bourbon House

4.3

Awesome(3587)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • French Quarter

Booked 35 times today

“Arguably the best oyster bar of any white tablecloth restaurant in New Orleans” per the Times-Picayune, Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House is all about local seafood. If it’s not in season, you won’t find it on the menu. Enjoy authentic New Orleans dishes and oysters on the half-shell in a lively atmosphere overlooking Bourbon Street.Dickie Brennan and his culinary team have created an incredible menu of classic New Orleans dishes complemented by new favorites. Signature favorites include Gulf fish on the Halfshell and New Orleans style Barbeque Shrimp. Bourbon is a central focus at the bar with 200 bourbons on the list. Bourbon House is the perfect place for a specialty cocktail or a straight pour of that hard to find small-batch whiskey.

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Jennifer
New Orleans / Louisiana •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Sofia never disappoints. We had a high-top right in the middle of the restaurant, perfect vibe for a small group dinner. Service was excellent. Food was excellent. We can’t wait to go back!
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Sofia New OrleansPrice: Expensive• Italian• Warehouse District
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4.7
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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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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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73 restaurants available nearby

1. Tacos del Cartel

2. Meril

3. Luke

4. Sofia New Orleans

5. Red Fish Grill

6. Domenica

7. 34 Restaurant & Bar

8. Superior Seafood

9. Lula Restaurant Distillery

10. Bourbon House

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