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Ruby Slipper Cafe- Uptown
2802 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 525-9355 www.therubyslippercafe.net
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Open For: Breakfast, Lunch (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: American, Creole, Breakfast
Description: Inspired by Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, there truly is “no place like home” for the owners of Ruby Slipper Café. Having returned to NOLA after Hurricane Katrina, Ruby Slipper Café was opened in an attempt to support and rebuild the community. The café is committed to environmental sustainability through composting and recycling programs, and supporting local businesses by buying locally made products. Ruby Slipper Café has been consistently named Best New Orleans Breakfast and Brunch spot, and receives well-deserved praise from regulars who think of the café as home. With four locations throughout the city, Ruby Slipper is easily accessible and a must-go for delicious Southern eats. |
The Courtyard Brewery
1020 Erato St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] www.courtyardbrewing.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Cuisine Type/s: Breweries/Brew Pubs
Description: The Courtyard Brewery is family-owned nano-brewery located in the Lower Garden District. Visitors experience experimental brews made in-house and a wide selection of craft beer from around the world. |
Ignatius Eatery
3121 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 896-0242 www.ignatiuseatery.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Price Range: $ Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: Cajun, Delis & Sandwiches |
Sake Cafe
2830 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 894-0033
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Business Casual Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: Japanese, Sushi, Vegan, Asian
Description: Since its opening four years ago, Sake Cafe' has swept the New Orleans Sushi scene like a tsunami. The menu incorporates traditional Japenese cuisine and New Orleans flavors like Jazz Roll, Uptown Roll and New Orleans Roll. Head Chef Hao Gong creates unique fusion dishes, which are as beautiful as they are delicious. The striking interior creates a "Chic " environment for indulging in exotic offerings from Llni to Aji. The staff is attentive and knowlegeable. Private seating up to 40 is available upstairs. Happy Hour daily 2pm-5pm. |
Slice Pizzeria
1513 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] (504) 525-7437 slicepizzeria.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Price Range: $ Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: Pizza, Vegan
Description: The concept of pizza by the slice was relatively unknown in New Orleans before Slice Pizzeria opened its doors in 2004. The concept behind Slice is to offer customers the option of trying multiple different pizza flavors – one slice at a time! This gourmet Italian eatery has two locations in NOLA and serves a variety of delicious dishes beyond pizza, including salads, sandwiches, calzones, and pastas. Dining at Slice is casual and it’s a great place to stop in for a quick bite to eat or for a low-key dinner. |
Albertine's Tea Room
3811 St. Charles Ave., Columns Hotel, New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 899-9308, (800) 445-9308 www.thecolumns.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Price Range: $$$$ Open For: Breakfast, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: Seafood, Creole, Breakfast
Description: Located in the Columns Hotel, the beautiful Albertine’s Tea Room is nestled between Victorian decor and French stained glass. No matter what the occasion, guests who visit the Albertine Tea room are sure to have a memorable, elegant experience. |
Camellia Grill
626 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70094 [Map It] (504) 866-9573
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Price Range: $ Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: American, Diner, Breakfast, Burgers
Description: Camellia Grill is an absolute must for anyone visiting New Orleans. The diner-style eatery opened in 1946 and is an old-fashioned, landmark restaurant in the city. The counter seating, happy servers, and vintage uniforms inspire a retro feeling among guests who dine on quality, southern diner food. Camellia Grill is famous for its chocolate pecan pie, double-scoop freezes, and enormous breakfast omelets (served all day and night). The grill is opened late night so be sure to stop in any time for a genuine New Orleans good time! |
Slim Goodies Diner
3322 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 891-3447
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Open For: Breakfast, Lunch (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: American, Diner, Breakfast, Burgers
Description: This diner offers breakfast all day. Eggs can be smothered with chili, bacon, hash browns and cheese, or for Vegans, tofu can be covered with veggie chili, hash browns and smoked tempeh. There's also crawfish etouffee, meatloaf, burgers and many other non-breakfast offerings. |
The Standard
4206 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 509-7306
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Price Range: $$ Open For: Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: American |
Sukho Thai
4519 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 373-6471 www.sukhothai-nola.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Business Casual Price Range: $$ Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: Thai, Vegetarian, Vegan
Description: Sukho Thai is a traditional Thai restaurant with two locations in New Orleans. As in Thailand, Sukho serves its menu items ala-cart with Jasmine rice and a variety of house-made sauces. All dishes are prepared individually, without MSG or preservatives, and made to customers’ exact level of desired spiciness. Sukho Thai’s menu includes noodle dishes, vegan options, and seafood specialties, each inspired by the local cuisine of Thailand. |
Taqueria Corona
5932 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 897-3974
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Price Range: $ Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: Mexican
Description: While one could describe this restaurant as Mexican, the owner does not hesitate to ad a little El Salvadoran flair to it all. Alongside juicy shrimp and marinated steak lined up on the grill are ripe tomatoes -- the base of Taqueria's tasty homemade pico de gallo. The chorizo is fresh and spicy and black beans and saffron rice are the preferred sides. Best of all, you can sip a few margaritas with your meal and still walk out with some change in your pocket. |
Basin Seafood & Spirits
3222 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 302-7391 www.basinseafoodnola.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Price Range: $$$ Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: American, Cajun, Seafood, Local/Regional Fare
Description: Located along the busiest section of Magazine Street, Basin Street Seafood and Spirits offers a lush courtyard for those who want to escape the bustle of the busy shopping area, or sidewalk seating for those who prefer to people-watch. Serving lighter, modern versions of Louisiana's traditional seafood fare, Basin highlights Gulf fish, seasonal produce, and local ingredients. |
Bearcat Cafe
2521 Jena St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 309-9011 www.bearcatcafe.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Open For: Breakfast, Lunch (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: American, Coffee Shops, Health Food
Description: We are a full service sit down cafe with a heavy emphasis on high-quality, fresh breakfast and lunch options. In addition to our cuisine, we carry a unique array of sustainable, micro-sourced coffees from Equator Coffee Co, and a wide variety of loose-leaf teas and house-made bottled beverages. |
Fresco's Cafe and Pizzeria
7625 Maple St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 862-6363 www.frescocafe.us
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Price Range: $ Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: Italian, Pizza
Description: The Fresco Special is a sandwich packed with grilled chicken, mozzarella, caramelized onions and roasted peppers. But its specialty is still crispy, cheesy pizza. |
Houston's Restaurant
1755 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] (504) 524-1578 www.hillstone.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Business Casual Price Range: $$$$ Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: American
Description: Each dish at Houston’s is made from scratch daily to ensure optimal freshness and vibrancy of flavor. Favorites like the Barbeque Pork Ribs, Thai Steak and Noodle Salad, Rotisserie Chicken and the Chicago Style Spinach Dip are prepared in an exhibition kitchen using the finest quality local ingredients. The restaurant also features a carefully selected wine list including several offerings from small-production vineyards in the Napa Valley region. A live jazz band performs in the dining room 7 nights a week, and parking can be conveniently found in the two private lots reserved for patrons (one located directly behind the restaurant and another across the street.) Come enjoy thoughtfully executed American classics and a friendly service staff at Houston’s. |
Cafe Reconcile
1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70148 [Map It] (504) 568-1157 www.cafereconcile.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Price Range: $ Open For: Lunch (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: Soul Food, Creole
Description: Cafe Reconcile is a non-profit project of Reconcile New Orleans and the St. John Francis Regis Hospitality School, a program of Fr. Harry Tompson, S.J., and Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church. The cafe provides at-risk teens and young adults with the skills they need to succeed in jobs in the restaurant business. |
Cavan
3607 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 509–7655 www.cavannola.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Business Casual Price Range: $$ Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: American, Seafood, Contemporary
Description: Located inside a historic plantation charm, enjoy an upscale brunch or dinner of American and Creole cuisine. |
Cowbell
8801 Oak St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 298-8689 www.cowbell-nola.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Price Range: $$ Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: American, Southwestern/TexMex, Burgers
Description: In the olden times, ranchers adorned their cows with custom bells to identify them as they ate their way through the open range. The mellifluous ring of the cowbell reminds the rancher to bring those delicious meats to us, so that we can serve them to you in the Riverbend. Cowbell in New Orleans is where you can find food. Handmade. Simple. Delicious. |
Araña Taqueria y Cantina
3242 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 894-1233
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Price Range: $$ Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: Mexican, Contemporary
Description: Mexican street food. Complex flavors. Fresh ingredients.
Araña Taqueria y Cantina reflects both authentic and modernized Mexican cuisine using techniques inspired by the culinary traditions of the Yucatan. Intense flavors stem from traditional Mexican slow-cooking and incorporating Mexican ingredients and spices into each dish to create a unique flavor profile. The result—a new take on Mexican street food.
Happy Hour- Monday – Friday, 3-7 pm half-price ALL drinks and Tacos! |
Chez Nous Charcuterie
5701 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 899-7303 www.gotocheznous.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Price Range: $ Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: American
Description: Daily gourmet dinners and cajun entrees packed for travel are our trademark. Pick up individual meals or order for special occasions. We prepare holiday dinners and will host any catered event. |
Good Bird
5031 Freret St., New Orleans, LA [Map It] www.goodbirdnola.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Price Range: $ Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: Vegetarian, Delis & Sandwiches, Health Food, Vegan |
La Thai Cuisine
4938 Prytania St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 899-8886 www.lathaiuptown.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Price Range: $$$ Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: Thai, Vegetarian, Vegan |
Little Tokyo
1340 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 861-6088 www.littletokyonola.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Price Range: $$$ Open For: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: Japanese, Sushi, Asian, Hibachi
Description: Little Tokyo is an authentic Japanese restaurant with four locations throughout the New Orleans area. The restaurant offers a lengthy menu of sushi, hibachi, small plates, and noodles, in addition to traditional Japanese drinks. Little Tokyo’s uptown location provides large groups with karaoke rooms to rent for two-hour timeslots. The private rooms are fun options for parties looking for a more personalized space to eat, drink and sing! Customer loyalty thrives at Little Tokyo, as many regulars visit the restaurant at least three times a month. Join in on the fun – and the food is great! |
The Milk Bar
3445 Prytania St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 891-9361
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Price Range: $ Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: American, Vegetarian, Delis & Sandwiches
Description: With a second location just opened along the riverbend in uptown, The Milk Bar is one of the city’s most popular lunch spots. The Milk Bar serves up gourmet sandwiches on freshly-baked ciabatta loaves, each with its own catchy name (Christmas in July is a turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce and brie cheese). The wait staff calls itself “the Moo Krewe” and prides themselves on always friendly and fast service. In addition to sandwiches, po-boys, and salads, the restaurant offers a lengthy list of smoothies and milkshakes that will satisfy any sweet-tooth craving. The Milk Bar is a local favorite and after every visit, you’re guaranteed to leave full but dying to come back again. |
Ninja
8433 Oak St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 866-1119 www.ninjasushineworleans.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attire: Casual Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours) Cuisine Type/s: Japanese, Sushi, Vegan, Asian
Description: Only in a city such as New Orleans would a sushi house emphasize Cajun spices in such originals as the "Swamp Roll, " "Fried Oyster Roll " and the house "Ninja Roll. " The restaurant is also known for serving some of the finest sakes and tempura in the city. |
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