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Best Casual Restaurants in Lower Garden District

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A photo of Lula Restaurant Distillery restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1898)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Southern • Lower Garden District
Booked 13 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
A photo of Birdy's Behind The Bower restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(589)
Price: Moderate
• American • Garden District
Booked 19 times today
Birdy’s Behind the Bower is a brunch spot perched in the back of the Framework building, serving Southern-inspired, locally-sourced American cuisine alongside a welcoming outdoor courtyard. We partner with Sugar Roots Farm in New Orleans to source fresh, local ingredients for dishes that range from comforting, house-made breakfast staples to lighter, health-conscious fare. Celebrate on our chic patio or nestle in for a coffee to start your day.
A photo of Cafe Normandie at The Higgins restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(59)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Warehouse District
Booked 3 times today
Indulge in sophisticated French-influenced casual fare in the Higgins Hotel's full-service restaurant.
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4.5
Awesome(6443)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Warehouse District
Booked 67 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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4.6
Exceptional(11151)
Price: Expensive
• Creole • French Quarter
Booked 139 times today
Antoine's is excited to be celebrating 184 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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4.6
Exceptional(7397)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Central Business District
Booked 101 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.
A photo of Flamingo A-Go-Go restaurant
4.1
Excellent(1330)
Price: Moderate
• American • Warehouse District
Booked 10 times today
Flamingo A-Go-Go is your go-to destination for bottomless mimosa & rosé brunch, group dinners, lengthy happy hours, doggy parties, and more. With an overloaded menu of small & not-so-small bites, refreshing cocktails, and beers & wines by the bottle, can, glass or tap - there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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4.5
Awesome(8463)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • French Quarter
Booked 52 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
A photo of Carmo restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(172)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Warehouse District
Booked 6 times today
Situated in New Orleans' charming Arts District, Carmo is a tropical restaurant, bar and cultural center with a commitment to providing fresh, flavorful, healthy and affordable dishes in a warm, friendly and casual atmosphere. Chef Dana Honn's menu is built upon the rich, multi-cultural culinary influences found throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America, West Africa, Southeast Asia, Gulf South and beyond, featuring eclectic and traditional/traditionally-inspired dishes with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients, as well as unique and little-known flavors from around the world. “Origins to table” is the term Honn uses to describe the narratives of the dishes, connecting ingredients to food traditions and ultimately the people who originally created those traditions. From our fresh local seafood and produce to heritage and organic meats, Carmo caters to vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians and omnivores alike.
A photo of Public Service restaurant
3.1
Good(520)
Price: Moderate
• American • French Quarter
Booked 1 time 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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  • Lori
    New York City •33 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Where do I begin other than to say Wow! we had such an amazing experience. The food was outstanding. We tried all the different oysters. We had some soup we had some gumbo we had salad and best of all we had the baked Alaska. All were amazing! more than the food, I have to commend your server Chuck he was so amazing and made our experience extraordinary. He steered us in the right direction for food, while giving us a whole history lesson of Antoine’s from the beginning to the end of our meal with little snippets of history and he was probably one of the most charming waiters I have en counted in a very long time . He truly is an asset to your establishment❤️ There is a restaurant in Paris called La Tour D’Argent that I love that does the endearing post card with the number of the duck you ordered just like you do with the oysters! Love that, as well as the famous wine cellar! We so enjoyed the experience and cannot wait to come back on our next visit to NOLA!
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    Antoine'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
    4.6
  • Ayodele
    New Orleans / Louisiana •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our hostess Carolina was amazing! Perfect way to be treated into the restaurant! Service was amazing.
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    MerilPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Warehouse District
    4.5
  • Sadievip
    New Orleans / Louisiana •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    This restaurant is always 100% on target. We have eaten here almost every time we visit New Orleans, and the food and service are always absolutely amazing. I would recommend this place if you have never been here, and I can promise you won't be disappointed!
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    Birdy's Behind The BowerPrice: Moderate• American• Garden District
    4.7
  • Terry
    New Orleans / Louisiana •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    B Great time. I will go back again. The service was excellent
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    Lula Restaurant DistilleryPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Lower Garden District
    4.6
  • KathleenPvip
    Greater Boston •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 22, 2024
    What a beautiful setting, outstanding service, and delicious food! It was an honor to see the beautiful mural and be reminded of the sacrifices made at Normandy. Excellent experience! We’ll be back!
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    Cafe Normandie at The HigginsPrice: Expensive• French American• Warehouse District
    4.6
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