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1. BABs
new
4.7
Exceptional(775)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • Bywater
Booked 12 times today
To us, BABs is a place for friends, or those who will soon be. BABs is a casual energetic place with yummy food, authentic hospitality, great libations and friendly faces.We cook ingredient driven food where inspiration comes from our personal experiences or one of the many cultures represented in our area, past and present. Our cooking is inspired by small local farms, using ingredients that are seasonal and raised or caught with care.New Orleans is our home. It’s a place with an amazing sense of community where we’ve created meaningful relationships, and met extraordinary people along the way. We’re excited to continue feeding visitors and the people like us, who call it home.-Nina Compton, Larry Miller, and the BABs Team
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2. The Italian Barrel
4.7
Exceptional(3443)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • French Quarter
Booked 15 times today
The Italian Barrel is a genuine Italian restaurant in New Orleans. Reviews rave about the authentic Italian cuisine, with phrases like 'Food was authentic and terrific!', 'Classic, Italian, style restaurant' and 'Wonderful Authentic Italian food'. The owner, Samantha Castagnetti, brings the essence of Northern Italy to the dining table with overnight shipments of imported Italian foods. The ambiance is also praised, with a cozy and romantic atmosphere.
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3. M bistro
4.3
Awesome(793)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • French Quarter
Booked 14 times today
Farm-to-table and authentic New Orleans cuisine come together in the French Quarter at M bistro, where the chefs take an indigenous approach to the preparation of meats, seafood and produce from farmers in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and Alabama. Three velvet-draped semi-private “Cheater’s Booths” and a private Wine Room offer additional venues for a special meal. Our restaurant and lounge are conveniently located on the third floor lobby level of The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.
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4. Bourbon House
4.3
Awesome(3597)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • French Quarter
Booked 33 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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5. King Brasserie & Bar
4.5
Awesome(142)
Price: Expensive
• French • Central Business District
Booked 7 times today
Downtown New Orleans Restaurant + BarLight. Bright. Authentic. Magnetic. A meal with us is the best version of a French brasserie, imbued with the distinctive flavors of the Gulf and the peerless techniques that set these classic dishes apart. Our lush oasis sets the tone as a social gathering place. Refined, but never rarified: Executive Chef Samuel Peery presents exceptional seafood of the Gulf, respectfully seasoned with bold, creative flavors inspired by the cuisines of France and the Amalfi Coast. Every plate here is a celebration of the shore. Our inspiration is European, but our influence is distinctly Louisiana. Expect memorable service, exceptional ingredients, and the artful preparations that have made the French Riviera justifiably famous.
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6. Good Catch | Thai Urban Bistro
4.8
Exceptional(57)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Central Business District
Booked 2 times today
Authentic Thai bistro offering a unique lunch, happy hour, and dinner experience - your oasis in the heart of New Orleans Central Business District. Specializing in Thai seafood dishes that highlight the abundance of locally-availability fresh Gulf fish and seafood. With a full Thai menu and a creative bar menu designed to accompany the tropical flavors of Thai food and the New Orleans cultural heritage, Executive Chef Aom Srisuk brings together the best flavors of the East with the best of the Big Easy. Good Catch is the sister restaurant to our smaller but more established uptown restaurant Pomelo.Two blocks from Canal Street, and one-and-a-half blocks to St. Charles Ave. and less than a block away from the uptown (green) streetcar line. Short walk to the Saenger, Orpheum, Roosevelt, Ritz Carlton, and so much more.Authentic Thai | Gulf Seafood Specialties | Savory Sips | Lunch / Dinner / Happy HourPlenty of space to host your party, or let us cater your next event!
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7. Louisiana Pizza Kitchen- French Quarter
4.6
Exceptional(548)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • French Quarter
Booked 5 times today
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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8. Superior Seafood
4.8
Exceptional(4818)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Uptown
Booked 63 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. Public Service
3.1
Good(522)
Price: Moderate
• American • French Quarter
Booked 3 times today
A dynamic community gathering place, Public Service is a casual-yet-sophisticated restaurant with a menu honoring the Gulf Coast’s hard-working fishermen and farmers. Our chefs prepare contemporary cuisine in an open-display kitchen highlighted by an open-flame rotisserie.Join us for a relaxing meal with family or friends, a quick bite in our bar or pull up a stool at the open kitchen to experience a meal guided by our chefs. At Public Service, the recipe is simple: combine confident Southern hospitality with a menu that allows the ingredients to speak for themselves.Click on our virtual tour to step inside Public Service! https://visitingmedia.com/tt8/?ttid=nopsi-hotel-icms#/3d-model/0/1?b11t0=1&a10ph=1&i2d0a=1&j2ck2=1
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10. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - New Orleans, LA | Central Business District
4.6
Exceptional(605)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Warehouse District
Booked 20 times today
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!
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