Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Metairie

15 restaurants available nearby

1. A Tavola

4.6

Exceptional(432)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Metairie

Booked 33 times today

A Tavola Restaurant & Wine Bar is located on Veterans Blvd. at Lakeside Shopping Center. Showcasing modern Italian cuisine in a lively setting, a Tavola, which means “at the table” in Italian, is a family-friendly restaurant featuring an open kitchen serving wood-fired pizzas, antipasti, soup and salads, paninis and sandwiches, alongside other Italian favorites. We invite you to join us "at the table!"Our open kitchen and wood-fired pizza oven make every meal a feast for the eyes, as well as the palette. And whether you’re enjoying a business lunch or Aperitivos with your amici, our large bar and al fresco patio make socializing a breeze. From house-baked bread to a Bambini menu for the kids, our dishes welcome everyone to the table.

2. Cafe Degas

4.7

Exceptional(2961)

Price: Expensive

• French • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 20 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.

3. Toups Meatery

4.8

Exceptional(2439)

Price: Expensive

• Cajun • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 30 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.

4. Porter & Luke's

4.6

Exceptional(469)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Metairie

Booked 14 times today

Porter & luke's opened in 2012 and was selected as one of the top ten new restaurants in New Orleans. We have also been Featured in the new Fox TV food show Flip MY Food w/ Chef Jeff. We are focused on fresh quality ingredients and great service. We pride ourselves in our guests having the premier dining experience. We offfer a great variety of selections from : Italian ,Creole, Cajun as well as traditional New Orleans Cuisine. Come by porter& luke's and try one of our fabulous dishes.

5. Lola's

4.4

Awesome(744)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 4 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.

6. Arnaud's

4.7

Exceptional(7376)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 21 times today

Often said the most beautiful dining room in New Orleans, Arnaud's offers the quintessential New Orleans dining experience. Remaining true to its traditions and courtesies, Arnaud's has served exceptional Creole cuisine for nearly 100 years. Our award winning Creole menu includes both classic and inventive dishes. Serving dinner nightly and Brunch with Live Dixieland Jazz on Sundays.Arnaud's Main Dining Room is one of four dining options in the Arnaud's Family.Arnaud's Jazz Bistro, Arnaud's Main Dining Room and the Arnaud's French 75 Bar are all located within one complex (entrances on Bienville Street).Remoulade, the casual side of Arnaud's (does not accept reservations), is located around the corner on Bourbon Street.

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7. Nobu - Caesars New Orleans

4.6

Exceptional(196)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Central Business District

Booked 51 times today

Discover an unparalleled culinary experience at Nobu, the Japanese restaurant created by James Beard Award-winning Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Located in the historic city of New Orleans, Chef Nobu will introduce his signature cuisine to Louisiana, setting a new standard for elevated Japanese dining in the heart of the Big Easy.

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8. The Italian Barrel

4.7

Exceptional(3462)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • French Quarter

Booked 32 times today

Fine dining awaits you in our intimate dining area. Both indoor & outdoor as well as seating at our premier handcraft bar. Our marble-top bar greets you upon entry, you will find yourself in candle light looking at white linen tables that are positioned on beautiful wood and brick flooring surrounded by bottles of fine Italian wines. The Chef and Owner Samantha Castagnetti brings her city in Northern Italia to you via overnight shipments of imported Italian foods and boast over 40 wines almost all are served by the glass- 14 years and counting.. Come and see what everyone raves about! Authentic food is an understatement - this is the real thing. Reservations are most welcomed and taken only through OpenTable for parties of 12 or less.

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9. Kingfish - New Orleans

4.2

Awesome(1905)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 32 times today

Kingfish is a popular casual restaurant and cocktail bar in New Orleans that salutes the Huey P. Long Era. The Kingfish menu embodies new Louisiana cuisine. That along with our talented bartenders' skill & expertise combine to create a unique Louisiana-centric dining experience. So whether you are a visitor to our wonderful city or one of our regulars, Kingfish is a perfect place to meet up with friends for an evening in the New Orleans' French Quarter.

10. Coquette

4.6

Exceptional(3086)

Price: Expensive

• American • Lower Garden District

Booked 24 times today

Located in the Garden District of New Orleans, Coquette offers innovative southern cuisine with an emphasis on locally sourced product. Featuring an accessible international wine list, classic and creative New Orleans cocktails and a well-traveled beer list.

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LoriVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •46 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing brunch we loved the pancake egg hash sausage skillet - it should be added to the menu. Great service and shout out to Thea and our waitress whose name I didn’t get. She was fun and friendly and just great. Toups never disappoints.
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Toups MeateryPrice: Expensive• Cajun• Mid-City / City Park
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4.8
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Susan
Baton Rouge / Lafayette •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Houma’s house is magical at Christmas time! We had a fantastic dinner and enjoyed drinks at the Turtle bar. I had the redfish, and it was some of the best fish I have had in years. It was cooked beautifully and the crabmeat on top was sweet and plentiful. We also had short ribs that were tender and delicious. We all enjoyed the crab cake appetizer as well. Crème Brûlée for dessert was just as good as our meal. Service was on point even when super busy. We can’t wait to go back.
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The Carriage HousePrice: Expensive• Creole• Baton Rouge
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4.7
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Katie
New Orleans / Louisiana •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Everything was delicious! One of the best meals we've had in a while!
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Bistro DaisyPrice: Moderate• American• Uptown
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5
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Roger
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great menu! The cold menu is perfect for appetizers. Wait staff was very on and professional. Really great gem uptown.
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CoquettePrice: Expensive• American• Lower Garden District
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4.6
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Christopher
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
It was a great Family atmosphere, and the daily specials were delicious!
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Porter & Luke'sPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Metairie
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4.6

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. A Tavola

2. Cafe Degas

3. Toups Meatery

4. Porter & Luke's

5. Lola's

6. Arnaud's

7. Nobu - Caesars New Orleans

8. The Italian Barrel

9. Kingfish - New Orleans

10. Coquette

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