Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Venetian Isles

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSeafoodFrenchSpanishFusion / Eclectic

Regions

New Orleans

Areas

BywaterCentral Business DistrictMetairieTreméUptownWarehouse District

Top Rated

CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for happy hour

Dining Options

All dining options

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Takeaway only

Seating options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

15 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Legacy Kitchen's Tacklebox restaurant

1. Legacy Kitchen's Tacklebox

3.9

Excellent(305)

££££Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Central Business District

Booked 6 times today

New Orleans born and Louisiana inspired, we are an independent polished casual Southern restaurant offering daily brunch & breakfast (including award winning beignets!), lunch & plate specials (best lunch in CBD and home of the $3 lunch beer), happy hour & drink features, raw bar, and dinner for everyone with fresh gulf seafood, chicken & waffles, chargrilled oysters, burgers, and MORE. Conveniently located adjacent to the Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel and steps from the French Quarter.

2. BABs

4.8

Exceptional(820)

££££Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Bywater

Booked 21 times today

To us, BABs is a place for friends, or those who will soon be. BABs is a casual energetic place with yummy food, authentic hospitality, great libations and friendly faces.We cook ingredient driven food where inspiration comes from our personal experiences or one of the many cultures represented in our area, past and present. Our cooking is inspired by small local farms, using ingredients that are seasonal and raised or caught with care.New Orleans is our home. It’s a place with an amazing sense of community where we’ve created meaningful relationships, and met extraordinary people along the way. We’re excited to continue feeding visitors and the people like us, who call it home.-Nina Compton, Larry Miller, and the BABs Team

A photo of Legacy Kitchen's Craft Tavern restaurant

3. Legacy Kitchen's Craft Tavern

3.6

Very Good(411)

££££Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Warehouse District

Booked 2 times today

Building a solid legacy is what we strive for everyday; a dedication and commitment to excellence for those who come after us. LEGACY KITCHEN is fresh ingredients, cooked to order, to produce great flavors from our great nation. We feature American distilleries and American wineries. We're proud of what our great country produces.The thread that binds us all. Our music features American artist who have left a legacy. No one-hit wonders, no fads. Today's Americana. Like our food and professional service, Legacy Kitchen was built to last. Refined American Fare. Crafted Cocktails.

A photo of Emeril's Brasserie - Caesars New Orleans restaurant

4. Emeril's Brasserie - Caesars New Orleans

3.7

Very Good(374)

££££Price: Expensive

• French • Central Business District

Booked 9 times today

Emeril Lagasse’s first French-inspired restaurant concept—Emeril’s Brasserie, will bring the signature Creole flavors he is famous for to classic French-inspired dishes. The restaurant will encompass brunch and dinner dining options and delicious cocktails. Diners can enjoy their meal in a luxurious brasserie-inspired dining room, at the bar, or outdoors on the terrace to take in the sights of the famed French Quarter. The restaurant is accessible from both the casino floor for guests at least 21 and Canal Street for all ages. SPECIAL NOTE: Guests under the age of 21 are not allow to walk through the casino and must enter at the Canal Street entrance.

A photo of Alma Café - Bywater restaurant

5. Alma Café - Bywater

4.6

Exceptional(97)

££££Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Bywater

Booked 20 times today

Owner and Executive Chef Melissa Araujo is a 2024 James Beard Foundation Best Chef Southeast Semifinalist. Alma is an award winning Honduran restaurant located in the historic New Orleans Bywater, just outside the French Quarter. Alma means soul in Spanish. The menu showcases Chef Melissa Araujo's Honduran heritage and takes each guest on a journey through food and culture. The Soul has many stories to tell; Alma's tale is shared through it's dining experience. From Pollo Chuco, to Bloody Mary's and avocado toast, Alma offers an extensive array of dishes focusing on Honduran Food.Chef Araujo’s Father was Born in La Ceiba, Honduras and her memories of her childhood are centered around this particular view of the city. The mountains in the back, the ocean, the cool air in my face, my best memories were made in this city. Alma has given me the opportunity to recreate these memories and share them with our guests.Reservations available Monday- Thursday, Waitlist only on Weekends.

A photo of Boulevard American Bistro - Warehouse District restaurant

6. Boulevard American Bistro - Warehouse District

4.2

Awesome(77)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Central Business District

Booked 5 times today

Boulevard American Bistro brings you quality American and wood-fired grilled dishes from our scratch kitchen with exceptional service.

A photo of Manning's Restaurant - Caesars New Orleans restaurant

7. Manning's Restaurant - Caesars New Orleans

2.9

(330)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Central Business District

Manning’s, located on Fulton Street across from Caesars New Orleans, pays homage to the area's unique architecture and reflects the city's "Laissez les bons temps rouler" attitude. The casual yet refined eatery features more than 30 flat screen TVs and unique memorabilia from Louisiana's first football family. Manning's menu features comfort food from the Mississippi delta with unique Creole twists and creative interpretations of tailgating classics. No matter who your favorite team is, Manning's is the place to Eat, Drink, & Cheer!

8. Baronne Bistro

3.7

Very Good(49)

££££Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Central Business District

Booked 5 times today

New to Baronne Street is the aptly named Baronne Bistro where elevated casual dining is their specialty. This locally owned business is bringing some of the best lunch, and dinner to the Warehouse District. Baronne Bistro’s menu is heavy on Louisiana cooking with a bit of an extra flair for Cajun classics. Join the Baronne Bistro family every Tuesday-Sunday for a taste of what makes Louisiana’s cuisine the best!"

9. Lost Coyote

new

5.0

Exceptional(4)

££££Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Tremé

Booked 2 times today

Located on the iconic Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans, Lost Coyote is a unique dining destination where local ingredients, vibrant ambiance, and unforgettable experiences come together. Inspired by the coyote’s untamed spirit, our restaurant embraces the magic of exploration, resilience, and connection. Our chef-crafted menu is a celebration of local ingredients and global inspirations. Lost Coyote features a large event space on our second floor which can accommodate up to 175 guests. With the option of a reception style event, seated dinner, dance floor, corporate gathering, we are here to help you plan your next occasion. The crown jewel of 1614 Esplanade is our beautiful swimming pool which will be open to the public year-round, this feature is coming soon for day passes, annual passes, and special events. Whether you’re here for a casual night out, a romantic dinner, or simply to explore, Lost Coyote invites you to come as you are. Come wander with us.

10. Son of a Bun

4.3

Awesome(68)

££££Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Uptown

Uptown Burger Restaurant serving Fresh Homemade Burgers and Appetizers.Come try us out today4734 MAGAZINE STREET NEW ORLEANS LA(504) 510-2791

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San Antonio •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was outstanding. Service excellent. Ambiance, it's pretty much open to the casino floor. Most impressed with the food. We had the blue crab Timbale appetizer and split the seafood pasta which was a special. Both were just a little spicy but fantastic, the seafood pasta was perfect to include large perfectly cooked shrimp. Tanisha our server was great also. Very happy we went.
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Emeril's Brasserie - Caesars New OrleansPrice: Expensive• French• Central Business District
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3.7
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Las Vegas •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The menu selection was unique, the food was delicious and the wait staff were attentive and knowledgeable.
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BABsPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Bywater
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4.8
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Ronald
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
4.0
Dined on 3 Mar 2025
Great lunchtime meal. Specialty drinks were a little off on mixology.
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Legacy Kitchen's TackleboxPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Central Business District
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3.9
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Melissa
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 Mar 2025
Went for an early breakfast before the krewe of red beans. Service was 10/10, food came out quick, the plantains and chilaquiles and my aperol spritz were fabulous! Thanks for the hospitality, yall!
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Alma Café - BywaterPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Bywater
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4.6
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Doug
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 Feb 2025
Get there early if you wanna talk. Food and service were terrific. Portions are huge, split entrées and appetizers.
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Legacy Kitchen's Craft TavernPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Warehouse District
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3.6

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