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- VValarieLas Vegas •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoEverything was wonderful!! The servers were great and the food was good.More infoLula Restaurant DistilleryPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Lower Garden District•4.6
- DDavelynnNew Orleans / Louisiana •19 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe food, ambience and wait staff were fantastic! This is a must visit restaurant! We will definitely be back!More infoSeaWitchPrice: Expensive• American• Garden District•4.4
- IIrisvipNew Orleans / Louisiana •11 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWent to try the holiday cocktails and Reveillon dinner, what a spectacular deal! For 67$ we had four amazing courses. We tried every offering on the menu and every single one was delicious and perfectly cooked. The duck confit was my favorite and the tuna tartare was a close second! Service didn’t miss a beat. Definitely a can’t miss on the Christmas cocktail trail!More infoThe BowerPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Lower Garden District•4.5
- TThomasMontana •2 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 8, 2024We had the place to ourselves on a Sunday morning at 8 am. Everyone was welcoming and helpful. The food was delicious to the eyes and taste buds. By 9:30 the kitchen was busy preparing take-out orders and a few more people were beginning to arrive. We look forward to returning again before the end of our vacation.More infoBirdy's Behind The BowerPrice: Moderate• American• Garden District•4.7
- JJennaNew Orleans / Louisiana •1 review5.0Dined on Dec 7, 2024Wild south was one of the best meals we have ever had. We went for my boyfriend’s birthday and the staff went out of their way to make it special. We sat at the counter and love being watch the chiefs prepare the food and getting to learn about the dishes. Highly recommend the restaurant!More infoWild SouthPrice: Very Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Lower Garden District•4.9
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The Lower Garden District is a tiny part of the greater Garden District of New Orleans, located adjacent to Tulane University. It is home to many college graduate students and a prime location for quick contemporary and unique entree eateries and international cuisine. New Orleans is historically synonymous with Cajun food of all types, especially seafood gumbos served at iconic local establishments. International food, other than Spanish and French combination restaurants, includes Vietnamese, Caribbean, Italian, and Thai. There are also several American sandwich shops and cafes interspersed in this historic district catering to both the locals and the many visitors to the New Orleans area.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Lower Garden District is Wild South
The best vegetarian restaurants in Lower Garden District are Cafe Reconcile, The Bower and Jack Rose - New Orleans
The restaurants with the best service in Lower Garden District are Wild South, Emeril's Delmonico and Cochon
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Lower Garden District are Wild South, Emeril's Delmonico and Cochon
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