Best Casual Restaurants in Lower Garden District

63 restaurants available nearby

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1. Lula Restaurant Distillery

4.6

Exceptional(1908)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Lower Garden District

Booked 18 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

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2. Birdy's Behind The Bower

4.7

Exceptional(597)

Price: Moderate

• American • Garden District

Booked 22 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.

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3. Cafe Normandie at The Higgins

4.5

Awesome(64)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Warehouse District

Booked 6 times today

Indulge in sophisticated French-influenced casual fare in the Higgins Hotel's full-service restaurant.

4. Meril

4.5

Awesome(6469)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Warehouse District

Booked 84 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.

5. Red Fish Grill

4.5

Awesome(8506)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • French Quarter

Booked 35 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

6. Antoine's

4.6

Exceptional(11266)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 79 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.

7. Domenica

4.5

Awesome(7452)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 113 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.

8. Flamingo A-Go-Go

3.9

Excellent(1338)

Price: Moderate

• American • Warehouse District

Booked 14 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.

9. Public Service

3.3

Good(528)

Price: Moderate

• American • French Quarter

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

10. Carmo

4.6

Exceptional(176)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Warehouse District

Booked 2 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.

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Patrick
Las Vegas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was great! Drink prices were a little on the high side for a distillery, but tasty.
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Lula Restaurant DistilleryPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Lower Garden District
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4.6
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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
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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
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Jen
Baton Rouge / Lafayette •9 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
We did the Réveillon and it was absolutely delicious
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Cafe Normandie at The HigginsPrice: Expensive• French American• Warehouse District
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4.5
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Gregory Tyler
Mexico City •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
Service was good! Underwhelmed by food and especially the value. Had the whipped feta toast at brunch which I added an egg for extra costs. The toast was described as coming with seasonal toppings and hot honey but came with no toppings. Just cheese spread on toast with a little honey for $17.
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Birdy's Behind The BowerPrice: Moderate• American• Garden District
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4.7

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63 restaurants available nearby

1. Lula Restaurant Distillery

2. Birdy's Behind The Bower

3. Cafe Normandie at The Higgins

4. Meril

5. Red Fish Grill

6. Antoine's

7. Domenica

8. Flamingo A-Go-Go

9. Public Service

10. Carmo

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