Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in New Orleans

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in New Orleans? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bistro Daisy

5.0

5 (1327)

$30 and under

American

Uptown

About the restaurant

A quaint eatery nestled in the heart of Uptown New Orleans, Bistro Daisy -named for the daughter of owners Anton & Diane Schulte-opened in the summer of 2007. The Restaurant features fresh, seasonal and often local ingredients prepared in the American bistro style. Daisy's award-winning dishes and charming atmosphere have established this Uptown bistro as one of the city's premier dining experiences.

Top review

Katie

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was delicious! One of the best meals we've had in a while!

Bon Sake Sushi & Bar

4.9

4.9 (77)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Covington

About the restaurant

BON SAKE sushi & bar
Sushi Restaurant
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:00am-9:00pm • Fri & Sat 11:00am-10:30pm

We look forward to serving you.

Top review

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Absolutely AMAZING!!! The food is so delicious and the people that work here are so outgoing and very nice!!

Marcello's - Covington

4.8

4.8 (238)

$30 and under

Italian

Covington

About the restaurant

Please call for reservations. Due to Covid - 19 restrictions online reservation will be suspended until further notice. 985-400-5668
Our hours of operation will be:
Sunday & Monday - closed
Tuesday - Thursday - 4 pm - 9 pm
Friday - 11 am - 9 pm
Saturday - 4 pm - 9 pm
Happy Hour - Tuesday - Friday 4 pm - 6 pm
1/2 price appetizers
1/2 price glasses of wine and specialty cocktails

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gwen

Dined 1 day ago

It was a holiday so extra noise was expected but one large table was very noisy. Management addressed the situation and was very concerned about our dining experience. We really appreciated their acknowledgment of the situation. We will definitely return as the service and food were excellent.

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4.7

4.7 (611)

$30 and under

Latin American

Garden District

About the restaurant

Mayas Restaurant is a captivating Latin dining experience with exciting social rhythms. We feature the cuisines of multiple countries of Latin American, but rather than simply transferring dishes we pay compliment to the ingredients that are natural to Latin America. Our food is prepared from scratch using classic and modern techniques but always remembering the aromas and flavors of our mother's and grandmother's kitchen. We invite you to choose your own escapade by selecting from our Plantains, Ceviches, Empanadas, Curries, Steaks, and Small Plates for a multi-course dining experience.

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Paula

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

Love this restaurant! I wish we lived closer to it. Super bartender.

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Popular dish

Ceviche De Dorado

Superior Grill - New Orleans

4.7

4.7 (725)

$30 and under

Mexican

Uptown

About the restaurant

Add some real spice to your life! Superior Grill has been rated consistently as one of Louisiana’s best Mexican restaurants since 1983 when our first establishment opened in Shreveport. Our New Orleans location opened in 1997 and has become a landmark in fine quality foods with a festive Mexican atmosphere. Superior’s authentic Tex-Mex food is made from scratch every day with only the freshest ingredients. Our tortillas are hand-rolled with care all day long. For added flavor, all of our meats are cooked over a mesquite grill. We are proud of what we make and how we prepare it. Superior Grill is “the place to be” for happy hour, birthdays, office parties, and large groups. In addition to our festive indoor dining room, we offer a memorable outdoor dining experience on our landscaped patio featuring beautiful flowers and one of the best views of St. Charles Avenue. Superior Grill New Orleans is one of four locations including Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and Birmingham.

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Jane

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

Wide variety of consistently good Mexican dishes. Guacamole & margaritas especially delicious. Always a reliable spot for family gatherings.

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen- French Quarter

4.6

4.6 (552)

$30 and under

Italian

French Quarter

About the restaurant

Enjoy an authentic Louisiana Pizza Kitchen experience in the French Quarter. Each gourmet pizza is fired in a wood-burning oven on either an unbleached white or untreated whole- wheat flour crust. All our meat and poultry are organic and free-range. We source quality, local Louisiana products whenever possible. And our wine cellar has won the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for four years running. Don’t forget to check out our excellent selection of local, micro-brewed, and specialty beers from around the world.

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Erin

Dined 5 days ago

We had a big group (12) and were able to get a same day reservation. The pizzas, salads, and appetizers were all amazing, and the service was great. Dinner was a big hit!

Porter & Luke's

4.6

4.6 (469)

$30 and under

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Metairie

About the restaurant

Porter & luke's opened in 2012 and was selected as one of the top ten new restaurants in New Orleans. We have also been Featured in the new Fox TV food show Flip MY Food w/ Chef Jeff. We are focused on fresh quality ingredients and great service. We pride ourselves in our guests having the premier dining experience. We offfer a great variety of selections from : Italian ,Creole, Cajun as well as traditional New Orleans Cuisine. Come by porter& luke's and try one of our fabulous dishes.

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Christopher

Dined 7 days ago

It was a great Family atmosphere, and the daily specials were delicious!

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4.5

4.5 (7)

$30 and under

Seafood

Metairie

About the restaurant

Fury's Restaurant in Metairie has been serving authentic New Orleans-style seafood and Italian dishes since 1983.

Known for its fresh, locally sourced seafood, Fury's specializes in classic fried fish, shrimp, and crab alongside house-made sauces, dressings, and gumbo.

With 40 years of perfected family recipes, this beloved spot keeps things traditional, offering dishes like rich crawfish étouffée and crispy fried seafood platters.

Their recent remodel complements the welcoming, family-owned atmosphere, making it a must-visit for those craving flavorful, home-cooked meals in a warm, inviting setting.

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Meg

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Everything was delicious! We enjoyed the onion rings, crawfish pasta, grilled shrimp pasta, breaded veal cutlets over pasta with lump crabmeat and shrimp in a cream sauce.

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Experience

HAPPY HOUR | Monday - Saturday (3-5pm)

Experience

DAILY SPECIALS | Monday - Saturday

Experience

HALF-PRICED WINE | Tuesdays

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - New Orleans

4.4

4.4 (1248)

$30 and under

American

French Quarter

About the restaurant

The restaurant at House of Blues New Orleans is open Thursdays from 4 PM - 10 PM, Friday - Sunday 10 AM - 10 PM Rock- & blues-themed chain with Southern dishes such as po' boys & jambalaya, plus live music. PARK at Premium Parking location #145 on 716 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 for $15 for up to 8 hours of parking. Use promo "HOBNOLA24" at checkout: https://www.premiumparking.com/P145. Additionally, House of Blues New Orleans has partnered with ParkWhiz to offer other easy & reliable parking options. Reserve parking here - https://www.parkwhiz.com/house-of-blues-new-orleans-parking-1?pwa=pa-1269&utm_medium=LiveNation&utm_source=1269&utm_campaign=Web_LN_ParkingPage_VenueLink

Top review

Jodi

Dined today

We and our 2 kids (ages 12 and 15), came to House of Blues for our first trip to New Orleans. We sat outside, where heated lamps and lighting made for a wonderful setting. A band played classic rock and the food was top notch. Our waiter was Eric, who was friendly and fun. We will be back!!

Lola's

4.4

4.4 (744)

$30 and under

Spanish

Mid-City / City Park

About the restaurant

Lola's is truly authentic Spanish food, with a twist, in New Orleans. We are a local restaurant in the Mid-City area serving traditional Spanish dishes that have influenced the local Creole cuisine for decades.

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Jack

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

The food was delicious. We ordered the chicken that came in a skillet. Probably the best chicken we have had. The soup was great too. No room for dessert.

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