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1. Lula Restaurant Distillery
4.6
Exceptional(1949)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Southern • Lower Garden District
Booked 30 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
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2. Antoine's
4.6
Exceptional(11535)
Price: Expensive
• Creole • French Quarter
Booked 195 times today
Antoine's is excited to be celebrating 185 years in the French Quarter. We welcome you to enjoy our traditional French creole fare as well as updated classics in our beautiful and historic restaurant setting.Antoine's Dress Code isBusiness Casual: Jackets and collared shirts are strongly suggested for gentlemen. We kindly ask all guests not to wear athletic or beach clothing, baseball caps, or flip-flops. Antoine’s dress code will be enforced at the discretion of the manager.All private dining rooms are open and we are actively booking for future events. For private dining inquiries please learn more at www.antoines.com and fill out private dining inquiry.
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3. Restaurant August
4.9
Exceptional(8208)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Central Business District
Booked 51 times today
August is a Contemporary Creole restaurant creating unique dishes with a focus on Louisiana ingredients and inspired by classical training. Located in a historic 19th century French-Creole building in New Orleans’ Central Business District, the main dining room caters to the most unique dining experience. The interior is rich with original architectural details, gleaming hardwood floors, soaring columns, mahogany paneling and antique mirrors.
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4. Brennan's
4.7
Exceptional(12075)
Price: Expensive
• Creole • French Quarter
Booked 152 times today
Finalist "Outstanding Restaurant" James Beard Foundation 2022. “Best Restaurants in the World” -Condé Nast Traveler. “Top 10 Best Restaurant in the South” -Southern Living. “Top 10 Restaurant in New Orleans” -NOLA.com. Welcome to Brennan's! Our menus marry classic Creole traditions with inspired, contemporary influences. Breakfast at Brennan’s is a spirited, indulgent way to begin your day! Bubbles at Brennan's Happy Hour features discounted bottles of premium Champagne. Flaming Bananas Foster, invented at Brennan's, is a timeless New Orleans tradition. Dine in one of 8 glamorous dining rooms, our famously lush courtyard, or our spectacular wine cellar.
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5. Tujague's - New Orleans
4.1
Excellent(3641)
Price: Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter
Booked 20 times today
Tujague's is the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans. This French Quarter institution has been serving traditional New Orleans cuisine to locals and visitors alike for more than 160 years. Lore states that brunch originated here, as did the Grasshopper cocktail. Homages to the restaurant's long and colorful history abound within the interior of the building from the classic 19th century architecture to memorabilia on the walls.Menu items such as the seared gulf fish and the daily gumbo meld French traditions with New Orleans fare and flare. Our famous five course menu is still served nightly; but have no fear, the menu is no longer pre-fixe, so those less ravenous diners can join in too.If you want a quintessential New Orleans experience filled with history and local fare, Tujague's is your place.
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6. Jack Rose - New Orleans
4.7
Exceptional(2434)
Price: Moderate
• Creole • Lower Garden District
Booked 38 times today
Jack Rose embodies the spirit of New Orleans, celebrating its rich culinary and cultural heritage through every dish and drink served. Nestled in the historic Garden District, the restaurant offers an eclectic and engaging dining experience, where guests can savor classic Creole and New Orleans-style dishes reimagined with a modern twist. At Jack Rose, the vibrant joie de vivre of New Orleans is not just an atmosphere, but an immersive experience enhanced by skillfully executed cuisine and an array of vibrant cocktails. This dynamic setting is designed to dazzle and delight, blending the familiar with the extraordinary, ensuring that every visit is a captivating encounter.
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7. Bon Ton Prime Rib
4.7
Exceptional(195)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Central Business District
Booked 45 times today
Bon Ton Prime Rib, New Orleans' third-oldest restaurant, is where the spirit of old New Orleans meets the new. The menu blends classic Cajun flavors with signature cuts of prime rib, classic steaks, and popular regional seafood with timeless cocktails, including the Rum Ramsey—a nod to the restaurant’s heritage. Set in the historic 1840s Natchez building, this iconic institution honors its rich past while looking ahead. Complimentary valet parking is available.
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8. Chophouse New Orleans – Prime Steaks
4.6
Exceptional(5299)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Central Business District
Booked 54 times today
Named the highest rated steakhouse in New Orleans, this old-school steak restaurant is a powerhouse. The focus at Chophouse New Orleans is on its top-quality, USDA prime-only meat, from barrel cut filets to top-of-the-line cooking techniques, every detail counts. The easygoing atmosphere complements the great food and bustling, live entertainment nightly.
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9. Broussard's Restaurant
4.3
Awesome(4123)
Price: Expensive
• Creole • French Quarter
Booked 40 times today
Since Broussard’s first opened its doors in 1920, our sensational French-Creole cuisine and historic French Quarter architecture have delighted locals and visitors alike. Enjoy brunch in the courtyard, dinner in our elegant dining rooms, or cocktails at the Empire Bar. Our innovative dishes and attentive service will create an experience you’ll remember for the next 100 years. Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator's 2024 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.
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10. La Petite Grocery
4.8
Exceptional(5931)
Price: Expensive
• French • Garden District
Booked 69 times today
Come dine in this beautifully restored Uptown restaurant on Magazine Street and enjoy James Beard Award Winning Chef Justin Devillier's contemporary Louisiana Cuisine.The La Petite Grocery name pays homage to the history of its home, a building that’s stood for more than a century. The original structure was built in the late 1800s and called the Central Tea, Coffee and Butter Depot. In 1908, a fire devastated the space and it was transformed into a full service grocery store. Later it was most notably a fine foods and butcher shop, VonderHaar’s Fine Foods until 1982. When La Petite Grocery opened in March of 2004, they similarly aspired to provide the neighborhood with exotic teas, locally roasted coffee, and fresh produce. By doing this, we hope to provide a dining experience that evokes nostalgia of old New Orleans. Reservations are preferred.

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