Ralph's on the Park
900 City Park Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 488-1000
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Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Contemporary
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $18-$24
Open For: Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Recognized by Bon Appetit, Wine Spectator, New York Times and The Washington Post for fine cuisine and an innovative menu. Ralph’s on the Park, owned and operated by Ralph Brennan, offers food fresh from the farms and waters of Louisiana and majestic views of City Park.

Angelo Brocato's
214 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 486-1465
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Coffeehouse/Cafe, Desserts/Snowballs
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: The famous Mid-City gelato store turns 100 this year. Celebrate the occasion with classic spumoni, handmade cannoli or Italian cookies with a cup of espresso.

Beachcorner Bar & Grill
4905 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 488-7357
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): American, Bar/Pub Food
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Known as "the home of the 10-ounce Beach Burger, " this grill serves up all the perennial happy-hour favorites -- onion rings, potato skins, fried mushrooms, spicy wings, quesadillas and chicken tenders.

Betsy's Pancake House
2542 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 822-0213
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): American, Bar/Pub Food
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Offering a hearty breakfast special of two eggs any style, bacon, grits, and a choice of toast or pancakes, for only $3. Other breakfast options include waffles, ham steak and corned beef hash. The daily lunch specials always include a salad, entree, iced tea and dessert. Breakfast and lunch daily.

Broadview Seafood
1468 N. Broad St., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 944-3001
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Seafood
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Bullet's Sports Bar
2441 A.P. Tureaud St., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 948-4003
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Bar/Pub Food
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Late Night (Call ahead for hours)

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

Crescent City Steak House
1001 N. Broad St., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 821-3271
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Steakhouses
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $18-$24
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: "Best steak in New Orleans. " A family restaurant specializing in steaks only. Choose from the Strip Sirloin, Rib Eye, Porterhouse, Filet or T-bone.

Dooky Chase's Restaurant
2301 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 821-0535
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana
Attire: Business Casual
Description: Led by world famous chef, Leah Chase this family restaurant serves up an incredible array of creole and soul food in a restaurant atmosphere full of local art.

Fair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce de Leon St., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 913-9072
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Coffeehouse/Cafe
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Features Fair Trade and Organic coffees exclusively, OrganicBio-dynamic teas, locally produced pastries and ice cream, and much more. We proudly display art, literature and music (commission free) to showcase the community talent. Historic murals from the racetrack's glory days adorn charming seating area. Outdoor patio too. Customer ordering area features outstanding piece of lamp art by Adam Dowis. Community Meeting space, free wi-fi, musical entertainment and plenty of ambiance.

Fellini's Cafe
900 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 488-2155
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Pizza, Middle Eastern
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Fellini's, keeping in line with the times, offers low carb plates. Other menu items include mixed green salads with lamb, shrimp and chicken, hummus, portobello and lavash bread. Related to Angeli's on Decatur, Fellini's has gourmet pizzas and pasta.

Five Happiness Restaurant
3605 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 488-6468
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Chinese
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: For the past 17 years, locals have gravitated to Five Happiness for wonderful Chinese cuisine served in a handsome environment by a friendly, attentive staff. Voted by the local Reader's Choice as Best Chinese restaurant, Five Happiness serves an elaborate Dim Sum weekend menu, plus an extensive regular menu featuring favorites such as pot stickers, sizzling jumbo shrimp, triple dragon, house baked duck, and crispy whole fish.

Gladstone Restaurant and Lounge
3435 Dryades St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 897-1118
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Soul Food, Seafood
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Italian Pie (The)
4840 Bienville Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 483-9949
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Pizza, Italian
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Started in New Orleans in 1992, this Italian restaurant is quickly building a reputation for great pizzas, calzones, salads and pasta. It was ranked as the City's Best 2005 for pizza.

Juan's Flying Burrito
4724 S. Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 486-9950
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: A casual favorite offering the food of your Mexican desire!

Liuzza's By The Track
1518 N. Lopez St., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 943-8667
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Sandwiches/Po-Boys, Cajun/Creole/Louisiana
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Description: This cocktail lounge is known city-wide for its gumbo.

Liuzza's Restaurant And Bar
3636 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 482-9120
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Italian, American
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Located on the corner of Bienville and Telemachus Streets, Liuzza's has been a neighborhood tradition since 1947. Favored by locals for Italian, Seafood, and Cajun cuisine. Reasonably priced with a casual atmosphere.

Lola's
3312 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 488-6946
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Spanish
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: A lover of garlic would be in heaven at this Spanish restaurant. Locals rave about the paella.

Mandarin Chinese Restaurant
247 S. Robertson St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 524-9012
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Chinese
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 482-9179
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Seafood, Cajun/Creole/Louisiana
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Mandina's Restaurant is a classic neighborhood restaurant. Mandina's offers a variety of daily specials including traditional New Orleans red beans on Monday, seafood on Friday and traditional Sunday dinners including turkey and oyster dressing.

Mikimoto
3301 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 488-1881
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Japanese/Sushi
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: This Uptown sushi spot is best known for an assortment of raw fish over rice for only 99 cents. Be sure to ask about seasonal specials.

Mona's Cafe & Deli
3901 Banks St., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 482-7743
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Middle Eastern
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Hailed to have the best hummus in New Orleans, this Middle Eastern restaurant is a favorite of locals and in the know tourists like. Pick up a gyro, freshly baked pita bread, fried kibby or anything else that delights your fancy.

Nola Java
5055 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 488-3676
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Coffeehouse/Cafe
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Breakfast (Call ahead for hours)

Orchid Seafood
1201 N. Broad St., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 482-9092
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Seafood
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Original New Orleans Snowball (The)
4339 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122 [Map It]
(504) 283-8370
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Desserts/Snowballs
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12