Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Lakeview/Gentilly

Innovative food presented in a pleasant atmosphere. Also, excellent service. Toups has been our neighborhood restaurant for a decade and has never disappointed.

It’s been years since we have been in and yet it was just as exceptional as we remember. Michael and “Mr Rigby” (inside joke) were so attentive every want, need and desire was professionally executed  yet not overly stuffy. We felt like the only people in the dining room when clearly we were not! Michael’s suggestions were delicious. We started with cocktails and when I simply provided the ingredients for my drink which had another restaurant’s signature name attached, like magical it showed up and on point. The lobster “escargot” he suggested was melt in your both heavenly. We shared the bisque of the day and a wedge salad- anything but average but not exceptional either. However, the same cannot and should not be said of the Ribeye Steak. My goodness, I’m glad we shared it or I would surely be in a food coma today. We ended our meal with New Orleans signature crème brûlée and key lime pie. Both heavenly!

The mark of an outstanding restaurant is consistency in what is being offered. In the case of Bistro Daisy, that consistency is and has always been multifaceted from the quaint ambience, professional service, and exceptional quality of food and drink offered at a value to diners. But THE main factor is the front of house (the welcoming reception and awesome bar tender) gracious wife and her talented husband directing back of house (the kitchen) operations. Thank you for years of outstanding and memorable meals that my wife and I have enjoyed at one of your tables.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Happy New Year!

Best food I’ve had in years. So well balanced. Started with the oysters and a light salad. Nothing overdone, salad light and refreshing, oysters and house made cocktail sauce perfect. We had the scallops and steak frites. Both perfect. Best of all, the deserts were perfectly sized. Just enough to top off the meal. Both the chocolate torte and carrot cake were great, but the carrot cake with the layers of flavors was so inspired. Light whipped cream on top, spicy carrot cake, salt on a base of more whipped cream, and a satsuma glaze on the bottom. Thank you for a wonderful last night in New Orleans.

This restaurant is the right place for lunch or dinner, anytime!! It was my first time there and I was not disappointed. The food was delicious, and the service was impeccable; Sarah was our server, and I couldn't be happier and more impressed with her service. We had some family from San Francisco for the holidays and this place added to our Christmas season!!