Brennan's
417 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 525-9711
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French, Cajun/Creole/Louisiana
Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required)
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Located in the heart of the historic French Quarter within walking distance of most major hotels and attractions, Brennan's sets itself apart from an array of fine restaurants in New Orleans. "Breakfast at Brennan's" is a tradition for local New Orleanians and visitors from around the world, while dinner recenly received the highest rating from the New Orleans Times-Picayune newspaper, 5 beans out of 5. Since 1983, Brennan's Restaurant's 35,000 bottle wine cellar has received the Wine Spectator Grand Award for one of the most outstanding wine lists in the world.

La Petite Grocery
4238 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 891-3377
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Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, French
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Over $24
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: A charming eatery in the heart of Uptown, La Petite Grocery caters to the palates of New Orleanians and leisure travelers with its delicious French cuisine. Daily happy hours with an intimate dining experience.

Bistro at Maison de Ville
727 Rue Toulouse, Hotel Maison de Ville, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 528-9206
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: Over $24
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Chef Greg Picolo, a New Orleans native created a menu that pleases both diners and critics alike. Cooking in the Louisiana Creole style, different than the spicy Cajun style most people associate with Louisiana, Chef Picolo delivers sophisticated dishes that satisfied both body and soul. The The New York Post counts the BLT Salad as one of the best meals in New Orleans.

Bistro Daisy
5831 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 899-6987
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: Over $24
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Patois
6078 Laurel St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 895-9441
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: Over $24
Open For: Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)

Antoine's
713 St. Louis St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 581-4422
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French, Cajun/Creole/Louisiana
Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required)
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Since 1840, world-renowned Antoine's Restaurant has set the standard that made New Orleans one of the greatest dining centers of the world. Known for their Oysters Rockefeller.

Arnaud's Restaurant
813 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 523-5433
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, French
Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required)
Price Range: $18-$24
Open For: Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Leader of the culinary old guard since 1918. Dinner & Dixieland at world-famous Arnaud's with legendary Creole cuisine and music in the Jazz Room every night from 6:30. Sunday Brunch & Jazz. Fine cigars, cognacs, ports in Arnaud's Bar. Mardi Gras museum. Lunch Sunday-Friday 504-523-5433 13 private dining rooms for special occasions.

C'est Si Bon
7457 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 865-8636
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Cafe Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 891-9626
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French, Cajun/Creole/Louisiana
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Description: This neighborhood favorite serves down-home Southern classics like crispy fried green tomatoes with remoulade sauce, as well as delicate seafood dishes like the amberjack topped with crabmeat and beurre blanc. Daily specials nearly outnumber the menu and are more exotic, including grilled redfish topped with crawfish sauce and soft-shell crab stuffed with crabmeat. Early bird specials run from 5:30-7:00PM. Reservations recommended.

Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 945-5635
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Named after the 19th century French Impressionist, Edgar Degas, who once lived nearby in the fashionable Creole district, Cafe Degas is a charming place to eat outdoors with all the comforts of indoor dining. Located on verdant Esplanade Avenue, this chic neighborhood restaurant provides a pleasant atmosphere on cool evenings or sunny afternoons and even rain falling on the tin roof offers a soothing accompaniment to your meal. Cafe Degas offers a variety of classic French fare with a touch of Creole. Lunch and dinner 7 days and Brunch on Saturday and Sunday

Cafe Volage
720 Dublin St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 861-4227
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, French
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $18-$24
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Casual, quiet, and cozy French bistro serving French and Creole staples in a 19th-century cottage.

Ciro's Cote Sud
7918 Maple St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 866-9551
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: A quaint French bistro nestled in beautiful Uptown New Orleans.

Commander's Palace
1403 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 899-8221
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, French
Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required)
Price Range: $18-$24
Open For: Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Description: New Orleans Magazine 1996 Chef of the Year. New Orleans Magazine 1995 Favorite Overall Restaurant. GQ's Golden Dish Award for Eggs Sardou. Located in the historic Garden District. You can walk through the kitchen to the bar and patio. Rated five stars. Original Jazz brunch, patio dining - Commander's Palace - that's what living in New Orleans is all about!

Crepes a La Cart
1039 Broadway, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 866-2362
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Croissant D'or Patisserie
617 Ursulines Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 524-4663
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French, Bakery
Attire: Casual
Description: A romantic courtyard that is a lovely spot to sip strong coffee and munch on pastries. Lunch time has daily soup specials and hot croissant sandwiches, including one made with bechamel and Swiss cheese. For a sweet afternoon treat, try the raspberry tart or the strawberries Romanoff.

Cuvee
322 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 587-9001
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: Over $24
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Taking its name from the world of wine and champagne this restaurant offers a menu of Creole Continental foods with wines from Europe, the Americas and Australia. Reservations are recommended.

Flaming Torch Restaurant
737 Octavia St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 895-0900
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French, Cajun/Creole/Louisiana
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $18-$24
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

La Boulangerie
625 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 569-1925
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French, Bakery
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch (Call ahead for hours)
Description: The St. Charles La Boulangerie serves coffee, breakfast and lunch. Some of the favorites at the downtown La Boulangerie include the hot open-face sandwich with bacon and blue cheese and hot soups changing daily and fresh bread.

La Crepe Nanou
1410 Robert St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 899-2670
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: La Crepe Nanou is a cozy little French cafe located in uptown New Orleans. We use only the freshest ingredients in our recipes. In addition to our list of dessert and entree crepes, we have a complete menu of fine grilled fish, grilled lamb, roasted chicken, and sauteed veal dishes. We've become known for having the best steamed mussels in town. We offer several French wines by the glass or bottle, as well as a full bar.

La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe
601 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 861-8662
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French, Bakery
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: A recreation of a French bakery, this cafe brings you back to a time of fresh bread, cobblestone walkways, and meals by a fire.

Lilette
3637 Magazine St. , New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 895-1636
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French
Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required)
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Among the favorite entrees are the Muscovy duck breast with cabbage and black olive sauce and the olive oil poached striped bass with raw artichokes, beets, hearts of palm, watercress and citrus vinaigrette. Chef John Harris apprenticed with Gautreau's, Bayona and a restaurant in France.

Louis XVI Restaurant
730 Bienville St., St. Louis Hotel, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 581-7000 , (888) 535-9116
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French
Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required)
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Often considered the food capital of the world, New Orleans is a city where restaurants come and go. However, after 29 years Louis XVI Restaurant Francais has maintained its commitment to style, quality and its unerring ability to produce a fine dining experience in the European tradition. Louis XVI Restaurant Francais is nestled away inside the St. Louis Hotel in the heart of the historic French Quarter and is known for its superb French cuisine, impeccable service, and extensive wine list. Louis XVI is not only known for its cuisine and service, it is also justifiably renowned for its elegant ambience and romantic atmosphere. On evenings when weather permits, Louis XVI throws open its French doors to one of New Orleans' most magnificent courtyard settings, with a fountain gently serenading customers. The courtyard offers a dining experience that often reminds patrons of dinner on a European terrazzo. Louis XVI's style is unique. Executive Chef Agnes Bellet focuses on the French classics while combining today's innovative French cuisine, creating dishes with unforgettable flavors and immeasurable beauty. Bellet masterfully combines the fresh local seafood for which Louisiana is so famous with her French culinary expertise to create dishes that are truly memorable.

Luke
333 St. Charles Ave., Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504)378-2840
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French, Eclectic
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $18-$24
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Martinique Bistro
5908 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 891-8495
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Martinique Bistro is best known for its brick-enclosed courtyard that allows you to eat under the trees with small fountains and flowers all around. Many enjoy the three course, fixed price menu that is based on an entree of fresh fish or you can choose for yourself from a listing of seafood, pork, or lamb. A child's plate is available.

Melting Pot (The)
1820 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 566-1481
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Fondue.