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1. The Country Club
4.8
Exceptional(1172)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Bywater
Booked 14 times today
Hidden away in the Bywater neighborhood, The Country Club offers an elegant escape from everyday living. Our beautiful restaurant and bar deliver exquisite food and drink in sophisticated surroundings. We offer chef-driven cuisine inspired by Italian-French and Creole-Southern heritages. Our incredible menus by Chef Chris Barbato, formerly of Commander’s Palace, has all the foodies talking. Our award-winning wine program features more than 140 bottles from 13 countries and its very own private label wines. You MUST be 21 or over to dine with us. Some outdoor seating is available. If you would like to request outdoor seating, please do so when you arrive. We book up for Drag Brunch six months out, HOWEVER, as people cancel reservations they immediately become available online, so be sure to check back often. For Parties over 20 people please contact us directly.
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2. Silk Road
4.4
Awesome(235)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Asian • The Marigny
Silk Road, a New Orleans restaurant, features the modern cuisine of India and Asia and incorporates those flavors with contemporary American cuisine. We only use fresh local ingredients and fresh seafood that is a signature of New Orleans. Come visit us in the beautiful Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans for an evening full of delightful wine, amazing cuisine, and good company.
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3. GW Fins
4.9
Exceptional(19994)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • French Quarter
Booked 69 times today
Experience the cuisine that has created Raving Fans of local diners & national & local food critics alike. Executive Chef Mike Nelson ensures the highest quality seafood by flying in products from around the globe & featuring only the best from local waters - both at their seasonal peak. This commitment to freshness & quality are some of the many reasons GW Fins prints its menu daily. We look forward to serving you soon so we may learn what you think.We hope our dress policy is comfortable for all. Coats & ties are not required. Slacks, dress jeans, & dress shorts are great. We require that gentlemen wear a collared shirt. T-shirts, cut off shorts, & athletic wear, including baseball caps, are not permitted. We ask gentlemen to remove their hats in the Dining Room.
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4. Meril
4.5
Awesome(6469)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Warehouse District
Booked 91 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.
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5. Muriel's Jackson Square
4.7
Exceptional(10300)
Price: Very Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter
Booked 81 times today
The Bistro at Muriel’s Jackson Square offers contemporary Creole cuisine with New Orleans classics like Seafood Gumbo, Turtle soup, Shrimp & Grits and Wood Grilled Pork Chop while the Courtyard Bar is the perfect place to drop by for drinks and appetizers. The Séance Lounge is the place for a relaxed, comfortable meeting before or after dining. Comprised of two areas, The Outer Seance and The Inner Séance, the Séance also tells the story of a mystic checkered past. The Outer Séance addresses the New Orleans era of Storyville when Muriel's Jackson Square was one of the French Quarter's top bordellos! The Inner Séance is the preferred domain of the resident ghost, Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan; it's the perfect spot for an intimate conversation or a drink among its plush surroundings. The 170 foot wrap-around balcony is a splendid spot for enjoying our specialty cocktails or our extensive wine list featuring over 300 selections from around the world.
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6. Red Fish Grill
4.5
Awesome(8505)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • French Quarter
Booked 40 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
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7. Mr. B's Bistro
4.7
Exceptional(6337)
Price: Expensive
• Creole • French Quarter
Booked 51 times today
Mr. B's Bistro, a New Orleans restaurant famous for its Creole cuisine with a focus on fresh regional products, is located in the heart of the French Quarter at the intersection of Royal Street and Iberville. This corner is a New Orleans landmark and celebrated food corner. Considered the original New Orleans gourmet bistro, Mr. B's Bistro is owned and managed by Cindy Brennan, a member of the legendary New Orleans' Brennan Family.
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8. Chophouse New Orleans – Prime Steaks
4.7
Exceptional(5161)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Central Business District
Booked 72 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. Domenica
4.5
Awesome(7452)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Central Business District
Booked 98 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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10. Broussard's Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(4023)
Price: Expensive
• Creole • French Quarter
Booked 63 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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  • Hillery
    New Orleans / Louisiana •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Fabulous!!! Beautiful space and fun atmosphere. Food was delicious. Very impressed! Entertainment was superb!!! Will definitely be returning to this gem.
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    The Country ClubPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Bywater
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    4.8
  • Cherie F
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had 6p reservations for our 50th anniversary dinner and arrived early.. we decided to get a drink at the bar ( which was full and busy) took along time to be noticed by the busy bartenders and finally just before our dinner time got noticed and ordered our drinks. We were lead by our hostess June to a cosy booth and the table was decorated for our celebration dinner. We then were greeted by our server Sonya who was fun, efficient and attentive.. she and the “biscuit man”made our dinner even more enjoyable! Our first bite was the delicious tempura fins wing… this was followed by our entrees the Scalibut a GW Fins original .. this was superb!! And for my husband the American Red Fish, he wanted to lick his plate and my tasting bite made me envious even though my dish was so good! We finished our meal with the Salty Malty ice cream dessert.. we did lick the plate !! Best ever dessert!! And chef sent out two chocolate treats on a decorated plate!! All our choices were guided expertly by Sonja our knowledgeable and entertaining server! All in all it was a delightful celebration at an exceptional restaurant!!💕
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    GW FinsPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• French Quarter
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    4.9
  • Richard
    Memphis / West Tennessee •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Service was excellent. Food was delicious. We ordered 2 appetizers and 2 entrees plus a dessert cocktail. Entree portions are large. Wished we split the entree since we ordered the appetizers.
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    Red Fish GrillPrice: Moderate• Seafood• French Quarter
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    4.5
  • Peg
    Houston •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had an amazing experience at Meril. The staff and service were impeccable. The flavor profiles of the dishes were excellent. Strongly suggest Mexican street corn, meatballs, and banana cream pie. We highly recommend dining at Meril.
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    MerilPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Warehouse District
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    4.5
  • Barbara
    New Orleans / Louisiana •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Aug 24, 2024
    We felt transported to another exotic world. From Kelly’s service to the Coolinary meal and the ambience it was special. We will go again.
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    Silk RoadPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Asian• The Marigny
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    4.4

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