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1. The Country Club
4.7
Exceptional(1179)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Bywater
Booked 24 times today
Hidden away in the Bywater neighborhood, The Country Club offers an elegant escape from everyday living. Our beautiful restaurant and bar deliver exquisite food and drink in sophisticated surroundings. We offer chef-driven cuisine inspired by Italian-French and Creole-Southern heritages. Our incredible menus by Chef Chris Barbato, formerly of Commander’s Palace, has all the foodies talking. Our award-winning wine program features more than 140 bottles from 13 countries and its very own private label wines. You MUST be 21 or over to dine with us. Some outdoor seating is available. If you would like to request outdoor seating, please do so when you arrive. We book up for Drag Brunch six months out, HOWEVER, as people cancel reservations they immediately become available online, so be sure to check back often. For Parties over 20 people please contact us directly.
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2. Alma Café
4.7
Exceptional(79)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Bywater
Booked 31 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.
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3. BABs
new
4.7
Exceptional(793)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • Bywater
Booked 4 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
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4. JusTini's
4.5
Awesome(94)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Bywater
Booked 13 times today
Located in the Historic Bywater Neighborhood, this restaurant is the perfect ambience for a romantic date, night out with friends or a business lunch meeting.
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5. Silk Road
4.4
Awesome(236)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • The Marigny
Booked 2 times today
Silk Road, a New Orleans restaurant, features the modern cuisine of India and Asia and incorporates those flavors with contemporary American cuisine. We only use fresh local ingredients and fresh seafood that is a signature of New Orleans. Come visit us in the beautiful Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans for an evening full of delightful wine, amazing cuisine, and good company.
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6. Brennan's
4.8
Exceptional(11802)
Price: Expensive
• Creole • French Quarter
Booked 239 times today
Finalist "Outstanding Restaurant" James Beard Foundation 2022. “Best Restaurants in the World” -Condé Nast Traveler. “Top 10 Best Restaurant in the South” -Southern Living. “Top 10 Restaurant in New Orleans” -NOLA.com. Welcome to Brennan's! Chef Ryan Hacker's menus marry classic Creole traditions with inspired, contemporary influences. Breakfast at Brennan’s is a spirited, indulgent way to begin your day! Bubbles at Brennan's Happy Hour features discounted bottles of premium Champagne. Flaming Bananas Foster, invented at Brennan's, is a timeless New Orleans tradition. Dine in one of 8 glamorous dining rooms, our famously lush courtyard, or our spectacular wine cellar. $8 parking available at the Omni Royal Orleans Parking Garage, Thursday - Monday (6 hours; based on availability).
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7. Antoine's
4.6
Exceptional(11329)
Price: Expensive
• Creole • French Quarter
Booked 129 times today
Antoine's is excited to be celebrating 184 years in the French Quarter. We welcome you to enjoy our traditional French creole fare as well as updated classics in our beautiful and historic restaurant setting.Antoine's Dress Code isBusiness Casual: Jackets and collared shirts are strongly suggested for gentlemen. We kindly ask all guests not to wear athletic or beach clothing, baseball caps, or flip-flops. Antoine’s dress code will be enforced at the discretion of the manager.All private dining rooms are open and we are actively booking for future events. For private dining inquiries please learn more at www.antoines.com and fill out private dining inquiry.
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8. GW Fins
4.9
Exceptional(20048)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • French Quarter
Booked 164 times today
Experience the cuisine that has created Raving Fans of local diners & national & local food critics alike. Executive Chef Mike Nelson ensures the highest quality seafood by flying in products from around the globe & featuring only the best from local waters - both at their seasonal peak. This commitment to freshness & quality are some of the many reasons GW Fins prints its menu daily. We look forward to serving you soon so we may learn what you think.We hope our dress policy is comfortable for all. Coats & ties are not required. Slacks, dress jeans, & dress shorts are great. We require that gentlemen wear a collared shirt. T-shirts, cut off shorts, & athletic wear, including baseball caps, are not permitted. We ask gentlemen to remove their hats in the Dining Room.
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9. Muriel's Jackson Square
4.7
Exceptional(10347)
Price: Very Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter
Booked 103 times today
The Bistro at Muriel’s Jackson Square offers contemporary Creole cuisine with New Orleans classics like Seafood Gumbo, Turtle soup, Shrimp & Grits and Wood Grilled Pork Chop while the Courtyard Bar is the perfect place to drop by for drinks and appetizers. The Séance Lounge is the place for a relaxed, comfortable meeting before or after dining. Comprised of two areas, The Outer Seance and The Inner Séance, the Séance also tells the story of a mystic checkered past. The Outer Séance addresses the New Orleans era of Storyville when Muriel's Jackson Square was one of the French Quarter's top bordellos! The Inner Séance is the preferred domain of the resident ghost, Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan; it's the perfect spot for an intimate conversation or a drink among its plush surroundings. The 170 foot wrap-around balcony is a splendid spot for enjoying our specialty cocktails or our extensive wine list featuring over 300 selections from around the world.
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10. Mr. B's Bistro
4.7
Exceptional(6364)
Price: Expensive
• Creole • French Quarter
Booked 101 times today
Mr. B's Bistro, a New Orleans restaurant famous for its Creole cuisine with a focus on fresh regional products, is located in the heart of the French Quarter at the intersection of Royal Street and Iberville. This corner is a New Orleans landmark and celebrated food corner. Considered the original New Orleans gourmet bistro, Mr. B's Bistro is owned and managed by Cindy Brennan, a member of the legendary New Orleans' Brennan Family.

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  • Karen
    Austin •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Excellent! Food was delicious,,we had Mac & cheese beignets and the shrimp pasta dish with red sauce! All exceptional! Service as great and the house was beautiful! We will definitely go back and spread the good news about a charming “off the beaten path” restaurant!
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    The Country ClubPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Bywater
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    4.7
  • charleneVIP
    Virginia •24 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We have been dining at Alma’s for several years for breakfast or lunch. The food is always delicious and service is great. We had huge vegetarian omelet and plantains with refied beans and creme. Always fun place to eat especially in nice weather to be outside!
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    Alma CaféPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Bywater
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    4.7
  • KristenVIP
    Columbus •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This was by far the best meal we had during our trip to New Orleans. The atmosphere, service and food were all amazing. We were greeted by the kindest person when we first arrived and from there the server was precious along with everyone else who touched our table. Both entrees were delicious and the apple cake was phenomenal. We can’t wait to come back next year, thank you for making our anniversary so special!
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    BABsPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Bywater
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    4.7
  • Erica
    Atlanta Metro •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The entire experience was wonderful! Iesha was a great server, we found out that the owner served our first drinks (made them and brought them to the table) and she was extremely hospitable and welcoming, the food and drinks were reasonably priced during happy hour (we peaked at the regular menu, also priced well), and the ambiance/vibe was perfect for a girls night out! I will definitely bring my husband back for date night!
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    JusTini'sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Bywater
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    4.5
  • JoeVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Amazing food experience. We always come to Silk Road when we visit New Orleans!
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    Silk RoadPrice: Moderate• Indian• The Marigny
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    4.4

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