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- RrandallAtlanta Metro •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThe food and service were great, just a bit noisy, as expected, with many celebrating. The food format, small plate tapas now, changed since our last visit a year ago, we are from out of town, but still plenty to share. Highly recommended!More infoMerilPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Warehouse District•4.5
- CChrisvipWashington, D.C. Area •7 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoService was exceptional from the bar to the dining room. Drinks and food were also excellent!!More infoBriquettePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Warehouse District•4.6
- SScottvipWashington, D.C. Area •39 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat experience here. Visiting for a conference and came here for dinner. My wife and I ate at the bar. Great service and highly engaged staff. Piano player in bar was a nice touch. Had the filet snd lyonaise potatoes. So good! Added the Cajun butter to the steak. Very impressive.More infoChophouse New Orleans – Prime SteaksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Central Business District•4.7
- CChristivipCentral Kentucky •10 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoGreat meal at Ruths Chris. We arrived in New Olrleans the same day we ate at Ruths. Since it was a travel day, we were looking for a nice meal close to the hotel. Our server was very attentive - the steaks were cooked to the color requested - overall a great experience this trip!More infoRuth's Chris Steak House - New OrleansPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Central Business District•4.5
- RramizNew Orleans / Louisiana •7 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe tried some of the new items on the menu and they were all exceptionalMore infoSofia New OrleansPrice: Expensive• Italian• Warehouse District•4.7
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Many restaurants in the revitalized Warehouse District of New Orleans face the Mississippi River, letting you enjoy outdoor seating and excellent jazz music. While you can find pizza and barbecue here, the specialty in this part of town is Creole cuisine. From upscale French restaurants to Italian bistros, everything has a Creole flair. From Louisiana crab cakes to crawfish with basil pesto, Creole-inspired dishes take center stage while inviting you to try new combinations. The Warehouse District is also known as the Arts District, so after you finish your barbecued shrimp or hearty gumbo, check out the many art exhibits down Julia Street. Home of Chef Emeril Lagasse's original restaurant, the warm and energetic atmosphere of this neighborhood makes it a great place to have dinner in New Orleans.
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Child friendly restaurants in Warehouse District include Willie Mae’s Nola, Meril and Flamingo A-Go-Go
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