Bacco
310 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 522-2426
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Italian
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $18-$24
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Chef Chris Montero serves up fresh local seafood and housemade pastas with Creole Italian flair at this chic eatery owned and operated by Ralph Brennan. Bon Appetit calls BACCO “a gem” and Where New Orleans readers voted BACCO “Best Italian Restaurant” four years in a row.

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.

Crescent City Brewhouse
527 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 522-0571
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Microbrewery, Sandwiches/Po-Boys
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: New Orleans' favorite restaurant and microbrewery! Our Bavarian Brewmaster prepares four fresh-brewed beers in state-of-the-art brewing equipment you can see behind our bar. A golden Pilsener, a rich Red Stallion and a deep Black Forest are always on tap, along with a monthly specialty brew. We feature traditional and innovative cuisine designed to be served with our hand-crafted lagers. When you're in The Big Easy come see us at the Crescent City Brewhouse! Join us for food so good... you'll forget you came for the beer!

Desire Oyster Bar and Bistro
300 Bourbon St., Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 586-0300
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Seafood
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: This casual street front restaurant on Bourbon offers New Orleans' favorites like oysters on the half shell, seafood platters, roast beef po-boys, and unique Creole dishes, served in a traditional French Quarter atmosphere. From your table, enjoy the tastes, sights and sounds of the French Quarter.

Mr. B's Bistro
201 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 523-2078
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Contemporary
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: Over $24
Open For: Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Description: This clubby, relaxed and comfortable French Quarter bistro specializes in Contemporary Creole Cooking. Hickory Grilled meats, seafood and vegetables dominate a menu lush with local and regional ingredients. Dine on our world famous Pasta Jambalaya and Barbeque Shrimp. Carmelized Tuna and Pepper Crusted Duck are two spectacular dinner entrees not to be missed! Join us for Sunday Jazz Brunch featuring Joe Simon's Jazz Trio. Locals know that Mr. B's is the place to B and B Seen!

Olivier's Restaurant
204 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 525-7734
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Seafood
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Oliviers Restaurant has tempted the taste buds of New Orleans residents and visitors for over 15 years with recipes passed down four generations. Experience traditional and innovative Creole Cuisine at its best, while relaxing in an atmosphere surrounded by the sweet sounds of jazz and light classical music.

Red Fish Grill
115 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 598-1200
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Seafood
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $18-$24
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Fishing for New Orleans’ deFINitive seafood dining? Fish no further than Red Fish Grill, a triumph of cuisine, style and design. Casual New Orleans seafood dominates the menu with Big Easy favorites like Hickory Grilled Redfish, BBQ Oysters, Double Chocolate Bread Pudding, and a variety of Gulf fish nightly!

Acme Oyster And Seafood House
724 Iberville St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 522-5973
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Seafood, Sandwiches/Po-Boys
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Acme has been doing what it does for nearly 100 years. Acme is a hard working, efficient and decidedly crowd-pleasing operation. Almost everybody starts with a dozen cold ones ordered at the bar. Besides the "New Orleans Specialties" such as red beans, creole jambalaya, and seafood gumbo, fried seafood plays a major role at Acme.

Alibi Bar (The)
811 Iberville St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 522-9187
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Bar/Pub Food
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night (Call ahead for hours)

Alpine Restaurant (The)
620 Rue Chartres, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 523-3005
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Angeli
1141 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 566-0077
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Greek/Mediterranean, Pizza
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night (Call ahead for hours)
Description: One of the few French Quarter restaurants that stay open late during the week. Everything from hummus to pizza.

Annette's
219 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 529-5741
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Diner
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Breakfast all day. Gumbo, jambalaya, and po-boys for lunch

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.

Asian Cajun Bistro
301 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 522-4964
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Chinese, Contemporary
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Attiki Bar and Grill
230 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 587-3756
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Greek/Mediterranean, Bar/Pub Food
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Offers delivery and daily happy hour specials. The Attiki bar hosts a hookah bar and belly dancers as two of its features.

Bald Bull's/Ref's Sports Bar & Grill
219 N. Peters St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 565-3087
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Sandwiches/Po-Boys
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Barracks Street Cafe
430 Barracks St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 525-0330
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Eclectic, Sandwiches/Po-Boys
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Eclectic and casual cafe serving burgers, quesadillas, vegetarian dishes and more.

Bayona
430 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 525-4455
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Continental, Contemporary
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $18-$24
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Bayona has been distinguished as one of the top 40 places to dine in the U.S. by Conde Nast in 1993. Bayona is located in a romantic 150 year old creole cottage in the historic French Quarter. You may choose to be served while seated in our lush tropical courtyard where you will dine on Chef Susan Spicer's nationally acclaimed cuisine.

Begue's
300 Bourbon St., Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans, LA 70140 [Map It]
(504) 553-2278
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Contemporary
Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required)
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Our 4 diamond French Quarter landmark overlooking a tropical courtyard. Our locally renowned Chef prepares extraordinary French and Creole specialties. Features our famous Friday Seafood Buffet and Sunday Champagne Brunch.

Bennachin
1212 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 522-1230
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): African
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: At Bennachin’s in the French Quarter, you won’t find African-influenced New Orleans cuisine. Instead, you’ll find New Orleans-influenced African cuisine. The saucy dishes include a whole trout and several stews. Jazz Fest regulars will recognize some of Bennachin’s offerings from its stall at the Fair Grounds: jama-jama (sautéed spinach), fried plantains, and poulet fricassee (chicken on a stick).

Bombay Club
830 Conti St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 586-0972, (800) 699-7711
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Contemporary, Cajun/Creole/Louisiana
Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required)
Price Range: $18-$24
Open For: Dinner, Late Night (Call ahead for hours)
Description: The Bombay Club is an upscale restaurant and martini bistro located in the heart of the French Quarter. Our lovely facility is decorated in a plush British theme, with overstuffed leather wingback chairs, rich wood, and fine portraits. In addition, we feature nightly jazz and our excellent Nouveau Creole cuisine has won accolades from justifiably renowned local reviewers Tom Fitzmorris and Brett Anderson. Zagat called us a civilized class act in the heart of the French Quarter. In addition, our restaurant just won Sante Magazine's Best Restaurant Bar in the Southeast, and we're featured in Travel and Leisure Magazine as one of designer Michael Kors' favorite places in New Orleans. Open for cocktails nightly.

Bourbon Café
541 Bourbon St., Ramada Plaza Inn on Bourbon, New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 524-7611, (800) 535-7891
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Attire: Casual
Open For: Breakfast (Call ahead for hours)

Bourbon House Seafood and Oyster Bar
144 Bourbon St. , New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 522-0111
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Seafood
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $18-$24
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Esquire Magazine “Best New Restaurants in America”, Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House showcases New Orleans Seafood and classic Creole dishes. If it's not in season, you won't find it on the menu. Enjoy authentic New Orleans dishes in a lively atmosphere with huge picture windows overlooking Bourbon Street.

Broussard's
819 Conti St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 581-3866
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Continental
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: Over $24
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Located only 1/2 block from Bourbon Street, this beautiful restaurant features three elegant dining rooms which overlook a lush, tropical courtyard. A romantic bar occupies the area once used as a carriageway. The menu features classic creole cuisine prepared in the traditional manner. Try the shrimp with two remoulades, pecan stuffed salmon, or panee'acadian. Broussard's celebrates its 75th anniversary in the fall of 1995.