Restaurants near Blake Hotel New Orleans, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Meril

4.5

Awesome(6501)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Warehouse District

Booked 85 times today

Located in the Warehouse District, Meril is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s lively restaurant in New Orleans. Meril’s casual restaurant interior is marked by a signature open style kitchen and a large bar area, featuring a varied wine selection and craft cocktails. Named after his daughter, the restaurant showcases some of Chef Emeril’s favorite dishes that he loves to eat, featuring everything from Wood Fired Flatbreads to Korean Chicken Wings. Lagasse brings his expertise and distinguished hospitality to Meril, creating a deliciously spirited dining experience.

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2. 34 Restaurant & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(131)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Portuguese • Central Business District

Booked 28 times today

34 is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s first restaurant dedicated to the cuisine of his Portuguese heritage. He was inspired by his late mother, Hilda, who influenced his interest in cooking when he was a child growing up in Fall River, MA. The 245-seat restaurant is adorned in shades of green – Emeril’s signature color – wood accents and ornate Portuguese tiles. A painting of a rooster, a national Portuguese symbol of good luck, greets guests at the entrance. Once inside, a jamon bar with countertop service and tile-clad DJ booth are focal points of the space. The restaurant celebrates not only the food and design of Portugal but also the sounds, with music from local and touring DJs.

3. Luke

4.6

Exceptional(9234)

££££Price: Moderate

• French • Central Business District

Booked 157 times today

Luke is a Creole-inspired Brasserie located in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District on world-famous St. Charles Avenue, steps from the French Quarter neighborhood. A lively atmosphere surrounds the raw bar offering the freshest seafood and oysters procured daily from the Gulf of Mexico. Chef Erick Loos is at the helm of the kitchen featuring dishes that highlight local purveyors and farmers’ market ingredients. Behind the bar, a selection of bartender-created specialty cocktails are offered among a carefully-curated list of wines from throughout the world and locally crafted brews.

4. Copper Vine

4.8

Exceptional(2367)

££££Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Central Business District

Booked 105 times today

Copper Vine is a wine gastropub nestled in downtown New Orleans surrounded by lush greenery. With 30 wines on tap and a menu featuring Southern Regional cuisine, our lunch, brunch, and dinner menus are perfect for sharing and pairing with our extensive wine list or curated cocktail list.

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5. Chophouse New Orleans – Prime Steaks

4.6

Exceptional(5208)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Central Business District

Booked 64 times today

Named the highest rated steakhouse in New Orleans, this old-school steak restaurant is a powerhouse. The focus at Chophouse New Orleans is on its top-quality, USDA prime-only meat, from barrel cut filets to top-of-the-line cooking techniques, every detail counts. The easygoing atmosphere complements the great food and bustling, live entertainment nightly.

6. Restaurant August

4.9

Exceptional(8164)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Central Business District

Booked 33 times today

August is a Contemporary Creole restaurant creating unique dishes with a focus on Louisiana ingredients and inspired by classical training. Located in a historic 19th century French-Creole building in New Orleans’ Central Business District, the main dining room caters to the most unique dining experience. The interior is rich with original architectural details, gleaming hardwood floors, soaring columns, mahogany paneling and antique mirrors.

A photo of Peacock Room at The Hotel Fontenot restaurant

7. Peacock Room at The Hotel Fontenot

4.8

Exceptional(777)

££££Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Warehouse District

Booked 34 times today

Effortlessly blending the eccentric personality of New Orleans’ bar culture with the old-world charm and sophistication of a classic social club, Peacock Room delivers a bright and vibrant feel during the day and a sexy, moody atmosphere come sundown, perfect for an afternoon aperitif, social dinner or an end-of-evening nightcap. The bar is stocked with everything from the classics to hard-to-find spirits, with an impressive collection of rum and madeira and an emphasis on drinks that are light and floral. The sipping is complemented by an elevated selection of small plates from Chef Samuel Peery that feature refined shareable interpretations of regional and international classics.

8. Bon Ton Prime Rib

4.7

Exceptional(109)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Central Business District

Booked 61 times today

Bon Ton Prime Rib, New Orleans' third-oldest restaurant, is where the spirit of old New Orleans meets the new. The menu blends classic Cajun flavors with signature cuts of prime rib, classic steaks, and popular regional seafood with timeless cocktails, including the Rum Ramsey—a nod to the restaurant’s heritage. Set in the historic 1840s Natchez building, this iconic institution honors its rich past while looking ahead. Complimentary valet parking is available.

9. Compère Lapin

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4.6

Exceptional(2729)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Central Business District

Booked 26 times today

Compère Lapin - noun - "kom-pare la-pan" - 1. anthropomorphic rabbit character who served as the mischievous protagonist in Creole and Caribbean folk tales; 2. Chef Nina Compton's restaurant at the Old No 77 Hotel & Chandlery in the Warehouse Arts District of New Orleans. Meals aren’t about trends, shock value, or opulence.Meals are about moments, memories and those who surround you at your table.We believe in the complexity of simplicity, and the power of pure flavors. Our histories, vast and varied, deserve to be memorialized and romanticized by dishes that at once remind us of home and transport us to somewhere new.We don’t make food for everyone else, we make food for you.

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10. Commons Club Bar & Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(516)

££££Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Central Business District

Booked 18 times today

The Kitchen at Commons Club offers an eclectic menu with reinvented takes on contemporary Southern dishes. Our menu offers a relaxed, yet elegant experience in The Big Easy. Prepare to go on a journey where “Everyone Leaves Feeling Better”.The Bar at Commons Club serves creative cocktails in a beautifully designed setting. Thoughtfully crafted drinks, wine and beer are enjoyed alongside tempting bar bites and a rotating lineup of live entertainment. The Shag Room is an intimate space for small groups to meet, connect, share stories and let their hair down. Decked in plush, luxurious fabrics, the lounge area is aptly suited for both a solo working session during the day or an evening night cap. For an even more exclusive feel, The Shag Room is also bookable for private gatherings or activations.

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Updated on 02/01/2025

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Nicholas
Dallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews
5.0
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The hostess, bartender, managers, and entire staff were so kind and went above and beyond for us tonight. I will never forgot our experience here. Thank you to Jason Lonigro and to the entire staff.
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Atlanta Metro •13 reviews
5.0
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They accommodated our party of 11 on New Years Day after the tragic terrorist attack. The food was great and great value for such a great atmosphere and food. Can’t go wrong here!
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Carol
Central Georgia •1 review
5.0
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Our waiter was AWESOME! Food was delicious! Would recommend!!
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34 Restaurant & BarPrice: Very Expensive• Portuguese• Central Business District
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5.0
Dined today
One of the best steak houses I have been to. Will definitely go again when back in NOLA.
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Chophouse New Orleans – Prime SteaksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Central Business District
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4.6
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Atlanta Metro •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We enjoyed the location. A unique and beautiful building that creates a great environment for a meal. Our server Candice was very good. Food was delicious.
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