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SoBou
310 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 552-4095
www.sobounola.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $$
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: Cajun, Contemporary, Creole, Tapas/Small Plates
Description: Make your way to SoBou, where you can experience the French Quarter like a local. Expect food and drink that pays homage to New Orleans in a debonair — though still rollicking —setting. Sip on well-made Sazerac cocktails while savoring fare like the foie gras burger or crispy oyster tacos. On weekdays, be sure to try their Two Bit (25-cent) lunchtime martinis. |
The Bombay Club
830 Conti St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 577-2237
www.bombayclubneworleans.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $$$
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: Contemporary
Description: This “hidden gem” is home to the largest selection of martinis in the city, Louisiana dishes, and live music. |
Cafe Adelaide
300 Poydras St., Loews Hotel, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 595-3305
www.cafeadelaide.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $$$
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: Contemporary, Creole, Local/Regional Fare
Description: Café Adelaide is the little sister of Commander’s Palace, named after the Brennan family’s beloved Aunt Adelaide. The menu features playful modern Creole cuisine and handcrafted cocktails. And don't miss "Brunch with Hat-itude" on Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Adorn yourself in your favorite hat (baseball caps don’t count) and enjoy complimentary martinis. Limit three per person, ‘cause that's enough. |
Cure
4905 Freret St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 302-2357
www.curenola.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $
Open For: Dinner, Late Night (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: Tapas/Small Plates
Description: Harkening back to a time when bars were bastions of civility and sophistication, Cure reintroduces its guests to an era where the experience of having a cocktail and a bite to eat was both healthful and enjoyable. Try carefully crafted, proprietary libations like Midnight in a Perfect World - made with bourbon and house-made peach syrup, among other ingredients, or Arbiter of Taste, a Sazarac with a twist. |
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
1204 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 525-0200
www.palmcourtjazzcafe.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $$
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: Cajun
Description: Located in a refurbished French Market warehouse, this dinner club features the best in traditional jazz with many of the musicians also performing at Preservation Hall, and a British/Creole mix of food. |
The Pelican Club
312 Exchange Pl., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 523-1504
www.pelicanclub.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required)
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: Contemporary, Local/Regional Fare
Description: Located on the French Quarter's quiet Exchange Alley, the Pelican Club Restaurant presents a unique blend of contemporary Louisiana cuisine with Asian influences. Chef Richard Hughes offers the rich legacy of Louisiana cuisine with contemporary preparations of the finest fresh ingredients including Gulf Shrimp, Maine Lobster and Certified Black Angus Steaks in clubby townhouse with paintings by local artists. |
Seaworthy
630 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 930-3071
www.seaworthynola.com
Neighborhood: Arts District/Convention Center
Price Range: $$$$
Open For: Dinner, Late Night (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: Seafood
Description: Seaworthy is an All-American oyster bar located in the Ace Hotel. |
Tableau
616 St. Peter St, New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 934-3463
www.tableaufrenchquarter.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Price Range: $$$$
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: French, Creole, Local/Regional Fare
Description: Located on picturesque Jackson Square at Le Petit Theatre, Tableau is Dickie Brennan’s newest restaurant. The culinary team led by Chef John Martin, showcases regional ingredients and classic French Creole dishes with a modern approach. Since opening, Tableau has received multiple culinary honors, including “One of New Orleans Best New Restaurants” by the Times Picayune. Guests enjoy a front row seat to the culinary action beside the open kitchen in the main dining room, or bask in the beauty of Jackson Square while dining on the balcony. Listen to the lively tunes of a local Brass Band during brunch on Sundays. |
The Delachaise
3442 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 895-0858
www.thedelachaise.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $$
Open For: Dinner, Late Night (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: Tapas/Small Plates
Description: The Delachaise. Even the name conjures up images of romance and class. Known for their wines (in particular, wines by the glass), this local date night spot also offers a curated selection of cocktails, beers and fare like moules frites and housemade pâté. With great ambiance and outdoor dining, you're invited to savor and share the moment. |
Le Bon Temps Roule
4801 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 895-8117
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: American, Bar/Pub Food
Description: This local bar does not offer the specialty drinks that tourists are often after, just beer and liquor and free oysters on Fridays and dollar beers during Saints games. It also has a stage dubbed "House of Dues " where local bands play before they are discovered by the mainstream. |
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n Bowl
3000 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 861-1700
www.rockandbowl.com
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: Bar/Pub Food
Description: Rock 'n' Bowl is a New Orleans institution where you can rock 'n' roll while you bowl. Every night brings new live entertainment, ranging from funk to blues to zydeco. Get ready to dance the night away while sipping on some beers and knocking down a few pins. |
Mondo
900 Harrison Ave., New Orleans, LA 70124 [Map It]
(504) 224-2633
www.mondoneworleans.com
Neighborhood: Lakefront/Lakeview
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $$
Open For: Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: Contemporary
Description: Mondo, which means “world” in Italian, is a restaurant located in the Lakeview neighborhood that prides itself on global cuisine with a “New Orleans accent.” The menu boasts fresh local harvest, as well as ingredients and influences from around the world. Mondo is a friendly, local restaurant serving dinner daily and lunch Monday through Friday. If you are looking for a quality meal and food options ranging from Italian specialties to traditional Latin American dishes to New Orleans favorites, Mondo is the place to visit! |
Effervescence
1036 N. Rampart St. , New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 509-7644
www.nolabubbles.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $$$$
Open For: Dinner, Late Night (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: Seafood, Vegetarian, Contemporary, Bistro, Tapas/Small Plates
Description: A French Quarter champagne bar on historic Rampart Street. A new experience in sparkling wine and small-plate dining. |
Saffron Nola
4128 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 323-2626
www.saffronnola.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $$$
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: Indian
Description: Chef Arvinder Vilkhu marries his Indian heritage with local and global flavors while using both classical and modern techniques. His inspiration comes from his Grandmother’s worldly cooking style while his influence comes from New Orleans, France, Thailand, Singapore and China. Like the Vilkhu’s dining table at home, the menu was designed for sharing. They have maintained relationships with local farmers while embracing seasonal, sustainable and locally-sourced ingredients. |
Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar
5535 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 891-8500
www.dosjefescigarbar.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Attire: Casual
Cuisine Type/s: Bar/Pub Food
Description: Cigar and music aficionados flock to this bar for live entertainment, eccentric bar food, and one of the best assortments of fine liquor in NOLA. Unlike its traditional counterparts, Dos Jefes provides an inviting, lively atmosphere for lighting up and listening to music. If you don't enjoy the smoke, skip the comfy couches inside and head for the outdoor patio. |
Twelve Mile Limit
500 Telemachus St, New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 488-8114
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $
Open For: Dinner, Late Night (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: Barbecue
Description: If you're looking for a low-key place to unwind, spend an evening in this chill Mid-City hangout. Twelve Mile Limit promises a lot of cocktails, barbecue, cupcakes, and good times. Play a game of pool, hang out on the patio with the local crowd or put your favorite song on the jukebox, all while sipping on serious cocktails at not-so-serious prices. |
New Orleans Creole Queen
500 Port of New Orleans Pl., Riverwalk Marketplace, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 529-4567, (800) 445-4109
www.creolequeen.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $$
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: Cajun
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GW Fins
808 Bienville St. , New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 581-3467
www.gwfins.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $$$$
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: Seafood, Contemporary
Description: GW Fins, one of the country's most heralded fine dining seafood restaurants, changes their menu daily based on the freshest seafood available. Favorites include Lobster Dumplings, Wood Grilled Scallops, and Wild Mushroom Risotto, and Chilean Sea Bass in hot and sour stock. The wine list features 100 varieties, 70 offered by the glass. Complimentary validated parking is available at the Standard Parking Garage on Iberville and Dauphine. |
Josephine Estelle
600 Carondelet St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 930-3070
www.acehotel.com
Neighborhood: Arts District/Convention Center
Attire: Business Casual
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: American, Italian, Contemporary, Creole, Local/Regional Fare
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Willa Jean
611 O'Keefe Ave., New Orleans, LA 70113 [Map It]
(504) 509-7334
www.willajean.com
Neighborhood: Arts District/Convention Center
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $$
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: American, French, Bakery, Local/Regional Fare
Description: Willa Jean is a modern bakery and southern food kitchen by the renowned Besh Restaurant Group. With Executive Pastry Chefs, Kelly Fields and Lisa White (of the award-winning Domenica and Pizza Domenica restaurants), Willa Jean hosts an urban, dine-in kitchen, serving southern-contemporary breakfast, lunch and dinner. This restaurant tends to fill up fast, so reservations are highly encouraged.
You can also stop by the bakery for a quick pastry snack and coffee at any point in the day! |
Lost Love Lounge
2529 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA 70117 [Map It]
(504) 949-2009
www.lostlovelounge.com
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: Vietnamese
Description: Located in the heart of the Faubourg Marigny, and reputed as one of the oldest taverns in the neighborhood, Lost Love Lounge is well known among locals as a favorite spot to grab drinks any night of the week. The Lounge hosts several fun events weekly, including comedy nights on Tuesdays, a spelling bee on Wednesdays, and massages or manicures on Thursdays. Lost Love Lounge also sports a Vietnamese kitchen, serving authentic Asian-inspired small plates all night. |
Treo
3835 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 304-4878
treonola.com
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Price Range: $$
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: Contemporary, Tapas/Small Plates
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Audubon Golf Clubhouse
6500 Magazine St., Audubon Park, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 212-5285
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $$
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: American
Description: For breakfast, lunch, or brunch with a beautiful view, take a seat at this classy spot nestled in the heart of Audubon Park. If it’s not too hot, outdoor seating is offered on the wrap-around porch. |
Bayona
430 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 525-4455
www.bayona.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $$$
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: Continental, Contemporary
Description: Bayona has been distinguished as one of the top 40 places to dine in the U.S. by Conde Nast in 1993. Bayona is located in a romantic 150 year old creole cottage in the historic French Quarter. You may choose to be served while seated in our lush tropical courtyard where you will dine on Chef Susan Spicer's nationally acclaimed cuisine.
*This is the restaurant of James Beard Award Winner, Susan Spicer, who won Best Chef: Southeast 1993. |
Boucherie
1506 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 862-5514
boucherie-nola.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $$
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Type/s: Bistro
Description: A boucherie is a Cajun festival tradition throughout Southern Louisiana that celebrates the communal butchering of hogs. The word’s origin is deeply connected to Southern culture, which Boucherie restaurant embraces in its unique menu. Boucherie offers small plates, larger entrees, and deserts each inspired by authentic Creole cooking. The restaurant smokes, cures, ages, and prepares all its meat in-house, and produce is purchased exclusively from local farmers. Boucherie’s chefs are passionate and dedicated to serving the most delicious food that truly embodies New Orleans culture. |
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