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A photo of Landry’s Seafood House – New Orleans Lake Pontchartrain restaurant
1. Landry’s Seafood House – New Orleans Lake Pontchartrain
4.6
Exceptional(1378)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Lakeview/Gentilly
Booked 11 times today
The true flavor of Gulf Coast tradition is all about family, warmth and exceptional seafood. Landry's Seafood strives to bring all of those things together in each and every location, providing a fun-filled dining experience that will make you want to drop your anchor and never leave. So sit back, relax and take part in the Landry's Seafood experience.
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2. Tana
4.7
Exceptional(509)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Metairie
Booked 56 times today
Tana is an upscale Italian restaurant drawing from local Chef Michael Gulotta's New Orleans Sicilian upbringing as well as his time training in the Liguria region of Italy.Experience cocktails in our comfy lounge with jewel toned plush booths and ambient lighting. Dine in the classically Italian styled main room with wood beams or The Villa, which is light and airy with lots of natural light, as if you're dining al fresca on the Sicilian coast.
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3. Jewel of the South
4.8
Exceptional(71)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • French Quarter
Booked 19 times today
Borrowing its name from an influential 1850s-vintage bar in the Central Business District, this pub-like tavern (with courtyard) occupies an old brick Creole cottage in the French Quarter, where well-known local bartender Chris Hannah serves up cocktails both classic and contemporary. London-born chef Philip Whitmarsh runs the kitchen.Accolades include James Beard, World 50 Best, Art of Hospitality, Best Bar South (North America).
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4. Monday Restaurant + Bar
4.6
Exceptional(897)
Price: Expensive
• American • Mid-City / City Park
Booked 54 times today
Monday Restaurant + Bar in New Orleans offers a fun and upbeat atmosphere, as noted by many reviews. The restaurant has a great mix of indoor and outdoor dining, and the food is loved by all. The menu includes unique twists on American classics, crafted cocktails, and a lively bar. The reviews mention the 'fun and enjoyable atmosphere' and 'great vibes' which makes it a great place to relax and have a good time.
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5. Cafe Degas
4.7
Exceptional(2990)
Price: Expensive
• French • Mid-City / City Park
Booked 46 times today
Voted Most Romantic Restaurant in New Orleans, this Faubourg St. John Bistro offers simple, yet artfully executed, classic French cuisine featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy a fine dining experience in a casual outdoor cafe atmosphere on the beautiful and historic Oak-lined Esplanade Avenue.
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6. Toups Meatery
4.7
Exceptional(2453)
Price: Expensive
• Cajun • Mid-City / City Park
Booked 28 times today
Toups' Meatery is a contemporary Cajun restaurant featuring fine food, wine, specialty cocktails, extensive Bourbon selection and charcuterie inspired by deep-rooted Louisiana family traditions. Chef Isaac Toups represents the new guard of Cajun chefs for his updated refined approach to rustic dishes. Cooking the food that’s closest to his heart has earned him rave reviews including recently being named a James Beard Semi-Finalist for Best Chef of the South 2014 & 2015. Located in beautiful Mid City near City Park and the New Orleans Museum of Art.
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7. Ralph's on the Park
4.7
Exceptional(4410)
Price: Expensive
• Creole • Mid-City / City Park
Booked 39 times today
Ralph's on the Park is a blast! With the city's best view of the majestic oak trees, it's a fun place to dine. The award-winning contemporary Creole cuisine is a hit, especially during their Friday Lunch and weekend brunch. The atmosphere is lively and celebratory, making it a great spot for any occasion. It's not just about the food, but also about the relaxed, casual elegance and the exceptional service.
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8. Vessel NOLA
4.1
Excellent(2634)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Mid-City / City Park
Booked 21 times today
Vessel Specializes in Fresh Seafood and New American Cuisine! Renowned Chef Wille Cooper, who trained under Emeril Lagasse & Wolfgang Puck sources fresh local ingredients incorporating many of the traditions New Orleans is famous for. Dinner is served 7 days a week and brunch Sat-Sun! Happy Hour weekdays 4-6 pm (except holidays). Reservations are advised and we welcome walk-ins! Dine inside or outdoors on our gorgeous covered patio! ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST featured VESSEL as one of "8 of the Most Gorgeous Restaurants in Former Churches Worldwide". Paranormal activity lurks at VESSEL as featured on The Travel Channel's hit show "THE DEAD FILES" in the episode "Deadly Vessel" showcasing the spirits that haunt Vessel. Eat, Drink, Congregate! at Vessel at New Orleans' most exciting restaurant/bar, housed in a 1914 historic church in Mid-City, 10 minutes from the French Quarter just off the Canal Street Streetcar.
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9. Nice Guys Nola
3.9
Excellent(445)
Price: Expensive
• Creole • Crown Point
Booked 48 times today
Quality you can taste! Nice Guys family offers many different cuisines and traditions. Most importantly to us, we are obsessed with excellent food and superior customer service. In New Orleans we realize people come from all across the globe for some amazing New Orleans food. At Nice Guys, we are happy to serve you that amazing food. Located in New Orleans at 7910 Earhart Blvd, five minuets from downtown, Nice Guys Nola is a new restaurant adventure with all the vibes. The concept and creativity in every dish was created by owners Glenn and Allison Charles. We always have something crazy and over the top to look forward to every weekend. Join us for our fall off the plate specials, amazing brunch and craft cocktails. We look forward to serving you.
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10. Lola's
4.2
Awesome(751)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Mid-City / City Park
Booked 7 times today
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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  • JeffreyVIP
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    what a meal!!! such hogs, such pickled items.... the purple items. the COCKTAILS do not hesitate
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    Jewel of the SouthPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• French Quarter
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    4.8
  • A SVIP
    Greater Boston •56 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We celebrated with friends and had a great time at Tana. But were sorry to see they no longer offer valet parking. It was a busy night but our wait staff was good and attentive and Nick was excellent! The whole place was full so the noise level was high and conversation a bit difficult between us but we really enjoyed the overall vibe. Two of us loved the appetizer of perfectly done Oysters Bordelaise and wanted to lick the plates! And we also had the delicious Gulf Shrimp Paccheri which was a delight with its perfectly cooked shrimp and handmade pasta in a not too overpowering complex red sauce. However, the Braised Meatballs were nothing special and the Creamy Italian Salad was made from a whole head of butter lettuce dressed well but tasted like there was fennel in it which made for an odd taste. Then two had the Four Cheese Ravioli with truffle cream which was VERY rich but rather mediocre.The home-made pasta was very large and well done but very little taste of the truffle. We were all too satiated for dessert but will definitely be back again even if we have to drive out to Metairie for the top-notch service and food.
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    TanaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Metairie
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    4.7
  • RobbyVIP
    New Orleans / Louisiana •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Cafe Degas is a lovely, romantic place with fabulous food! The service is always top notch! Looking forward to going back for another excellent meal.
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    Cafe DegasPrice: Expensive• French• Mid-City / City Park
    •
    4.7
  • Harold
    Nashville •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 2, 2025
    We, a party of 6, ordered the lunch box special. Everyone was pleased with their choice.
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    Landry’s Seafood House – New Orleans Lake PontchartrainPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Lakeview/Gentilly
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    4.6
  • Teresa
    Virginia •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 1, 2025
    Amazing. I’ll be back. Sweet potato beignets was my purpose for coming.
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    Monday Restaurant + BarPrice: Expensive• American• Mid-City / City Park
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    4.6

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