From Creole to American to modern cuisine, New Orleans features 66 award-winning restaurants that make it a emerging food destination. The city boasts Michelin stars, World's 50 Best nods and James Beard Awards across its restaurant scene. New Orleans is one to watch for adventurous eaters.
The best restaurants in New Orleans
66 expert-reviewed restaurants, with what makes each one stand out. Track 40+ global award systems in one place, updated continuously.
1.34 Restaurant & Bar
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. The 245-seat restaurant is adorned in shades of green – Emeril’s signature color – wood accents and ornate Portuguese tiles. 34 Restaurant & Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Portuguese · 714 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
2.Acamaya
Acamaya is a contemporary Mexican seafood restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana. Acamaya is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Seafood, Mexican · 3070 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
3.Angelo Brocato
Angelo Brocato® Original Italian Ice Cream Parlor has been operated by the Brocato family in New Orleans, Louisiana, for over one hundred years — with a history steeped in the Sicilian traditions found in the capital city of Palermo at the end of the 19th century. Angelo Brocato is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Desserts, Italian · 214 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
4.Arnaud's French 75 Bar
Classic Creole Cuisine In The Heart of the French Quarter: located steps off of Bourbon Street in the heart of the French Quarter, Arnaud’s offers classic Creole Cuisine and exemplary service in beautifully restored turn-of-the-century dining rooms. The French 75 Bar is dedicated to making the finest cocktails with the highest quality ingredients and spirits. Arnaud's French 75 Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
5.Ayu Bakehouse
Ayu Bakehouse is a modern New Orleans bakery that pays homage to local flavors through the lens of a baker. Ayu Bakehouse is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Bakery · 801 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
6.Bar Métier
A French-style bar in a former library, Bar Métier pays homage to the city’s rich cultural history with gourmet delights served in an elegantly designed space. Bar Métier is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · 544 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
7.Bayona
Enjoy creative Louisiana fare at Bayona, crafted from the freshest local ingredients to result in flavorful, complex dishes. Bayona is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creole · 430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112
8.Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29
Known internationally as one of America's best Tiki/Tropical bar/restaurants since opening in 2014, Latitude 29 celebrates the life's work of award-winning cocktail historian and author Jeff "Beachbum" Berry. Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Asian, Hawaiian · 321 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
9.Brennan's
Brennan's Restaurant serves innovative Creole cuisine, borrowing influences from French and Spanish ancestry with modern updates and distinct seasonal offerings. Old-world elegance-inspired dining rooms, and personable, attentive service, create a unique and sophisticated experience. Brennan's is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creole · 417 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
10.Café Reconcile
Café Reconcile is a nonprofit daytime eatery serving Southern staples cooked by at-risk youth receiving job training. Café Reconcile is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Creole · 1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113
11.Chandelier Bar
The Four Seasons New Orleans lobby-level Chandelier Bar celebrates the rich history of New Orleans cocktail culture and provides a glamorous welcome. Enjoy stellar versions of the city’s classic cocktails, along with exquisite champagnes by the glass. Enhance your experience with caviar and sharable cuisine by acclaimed New Orleans chef Alon Shaya. Chandelier Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Creole · 2 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
12.Clancy's
Clancy's is a neighborhood restaurant serving creole classics and offers martinis and an extensive wine list. Clancy's is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creole · 6100 Annunciation St, New Orleans, LA 70118
13.Commander's Palace
Open since 1880, Commander’s Palace is a notable and beloved restaurant, known for its refined Creole fare and elegant jazz brunch offering. Commander's Palace is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Cajun & Creole · 1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
14.Compère Lapin
Compère Lapin by Nina Compton is a restaurant set in the heart of the Warehouse Arts District in New Orleans, offering traditional Caribbean-inspired and European-accented takes on New Orleans flavors. By: Top Chef alum Nina Compton Compère Lapin is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Caribbean, Creole · 535 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
15.Coquette Bistro & Wine Bar
Coquette Bistro & Wine Bar is located at the corner of Magazine St. and Washington Avenue. The upscale but comfortable restaurant serves locally sourced New American fare alongside craft cocktails. Coquette Bistro & Wine Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
2800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
16.Cure
Cure comes from the acclaimed and award-winning CureCo. bar and restaurant group. Cure opened in 2009 on Freret St. and is largely credited with pioneering the craft cocktail movement in New Orleans and revitalizing the now bustling neighborhood. Cure is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Cocktail Bar · 4905 Freret St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
17.Dakar NOLA
Dakar NOLA offers Senegalese food with a Creole twist. The menu tells the story of the deep cultural connection between Senegambia and New Orleans through food, and features a rotating highlight of seasonal produce and seafood, blending together Senegalese ingredients with local fare. Dakar NOLA is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
West African, Senegalese · 3814 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
18.Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse serves classic steakhouse dishes with a Creole twist and offers a variety of Irish whiskeys. Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Creole · 716 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70130
19.Domenica
Domenica restaurant seeks to transport its guests to coveted moments, offering passionately prepared dishes that marry pure, local ingredients with revered techniques. While Domenica's menu is rooted in tradition, Italian ingredients and classic flavors are elevated to create modern dishes, adapted for the contemporary palate of New Orleans. By: Top Chef alum John Besh Domenica is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 123 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
20.Dooky Chase
Dooky Chase's Restaurant is a family-owned restaurant that began as a sandwich shop in 1939, growing to become a bar and then a family restaurant and a meeting place for music, entertainment, civil rights, and culture. It was one of the first African American fine dining restaurants in the United States. Dooky Chase is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creole · 2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
21.Doris Metropolitan New Orleans
Doris Metropolitan is a high-end butchery and restaurant that handcrafts modern flavors and techniques, embracing Middle Eastern heritage and elevating the traditional steakhouse experience. Menu highlights include in-house dry-aged beef and other high-quality meats that complement seasonal sides, vegetable-focused shared plates, exotic and locally sourced seafood, and a hand-selected caviar menu. Doris Metropolitan New Orleans is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Middle Eastern · 620 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
22.Elysian Bar
Located within Hotel Peter and Paul in New Orleans' Marigny neighborhood, The Elysian Bar is an experience-driven restaurant, bar, and café. It is a great neighborhood restaurant with an award-winning bar program, a heavy small plate program with seasonal interest, and a solid array of staples for hotel guests who don't want to go out. Elysian Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
European, Mediterranean · 2317 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
23.Emeril's
Emeril’s Restaurant is chef/restaurateur Emeril Lagasse’s famed flagship restaurant housed in a renovated pharmacy warehouse in New Orleans’ Warehouse District. Since opening in 1990, Emeril’s has been a definitive force in contemporary New Orleans cuisine. The award-winning menu pushes culinary boundaries and delivers bold and diverse flavors for a one-of-a-kind dining experience with unparalleled service and a festive unpretentious setting. Emeril's is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Creole · 800 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130
24.Emeril's Delmonico Restaurant
Emeril's Delmonico Restaurant serves a modern style of Louisiana's Creole cuisine combined with Emeril's warm style of service in a grand setting. The elegant bar serves both classic and signature cocktails and offers a daily happy hour and live music on the weekends. Diners enjoy favorites like Gumbo, Crabmeat Remick, and Pork Cheeks with Dirty Rice. Emeril's Delmonico Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Creole · 1300 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
25.Fritai
Fritai Nola is a Haitian restaurant, bar, and lounge serving Haitian classic dishes along with new-school favorites and amazing cocktails. By: Top Chef alum Charly Pierre Fritai is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Caribbean · 1535 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70116
26.GW Fins
Located in the heart of the historic French Quarter, GW Fins prides itself on serving the freshest and finest quality seafood available from around the world. GW Fins' menu changes nightly to reflect the seasonality of various ingredients, so guests will always find something new and inventive to sample. GW Fins is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creole, Seafood · 808 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112
27.Galatoire's
Galatoire's is a fine dining restaurant serving French-Creole dishes and offers cocktails and a vast wine selection. Galatoire's is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creole, French · 209 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130
28.Galatoire's 33 Bar & Steak
Galatoire’s 33 Bar and Steak serves traditional steakhouse fare and offers hand-crafted cocktails, wines, and spirits. Galatoire's 33 Bar & Steak is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Creole · 215 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70112
29.Gautreau's
Nestled in a lush garden spot in an Uptown New Orleans neighborhood, Gautreau's courts its guests with distinctive elegant, yet approachable surroundings and a menu that is both inventive and down to earth. Gautreau's is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creole, French · 1728 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
30.Herbsaint
Herb Saint offers contemporary, seasonal French-Southern cuisine with elements of rustic Italian cooking. An eclectic wine list and a knowledgeable staff make for perfect pairings. Herbsaint is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Contemporary, Southern · 701 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
31.High Hat Cafe
The High Hat Cafe is a casual neighborhood spot serving food from the Mississippi Delta and Louisiana. Catfish is the star of the menu with strong support from smoked roasted chicken, delta tamales, bbq shrimp, slow-roasted pork, and fresh gulf fish. High Hat Cafe is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Cajun, Creole · 4500 Freret St, New Orleans, LA 70115
32.Hungry Eyes
At Hungry Eyes, enjoy zippy wine, sultry cocktails, lipstick-smeared martinis, and luxury drinking food in a dreamy, unpretentious 80s-inspired space on Magazine St. Hungry Eyes is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
4206 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
33.Irene's
Since its opening in 1993, Irene’s has drawn crowds for its country French and Italian cuisine with a New Orleans influence. Guests are served in a homey yet elegant dining room with a piano bar in the heart of the French Quarter. Irene's is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creole, French, Italian · 529 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130
34.Jewel of the South
Jewel of the South is a classic New Orleans tavern with a garden courtyard, reimagined — dishing up cocktails, caviar, steaks, and Sunday brunch. Jewel of the South is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Bar · 1026 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112
35.Johnny Sánchez
Johnny Sanchez is an authentic taqueria that embodies the warmth of traditional Mexican cooking with a cutting-edge modern approach to food using the best ingredients. By: Top Chef alum John Besh Johnny Sánchez is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
930 Poydras St Suite 101, New Orleans, LA 70112
36.Justine
Justine is a Parisian-style brasserie in New Orlean's French Quarter serving French fare dishes in addition to offering brunch food and craft cocktails. By: Top Chef alum Justin Devillier Justine is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · 225 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
37.LUVI Restaurant
LUVI Restaurant is an intimate venue crafting homestyle Shanghai cuisine paired with fresh, modern Japanese sensibilities. LUVI Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
5236 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115
38.La Petite Grocery
La Petite Grocery is a New Orleans restaurant housed in a century-old building with a storied history, offering made-from-scratch Louisiana fare. By: Top Chef alum Justin Devillier La Petite Grocery is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
4238 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
39.Lagniappe Bakehouse
Lagniappe Bakery is a neighborhood bakehouse and cafe in Central City, New Orleans, providing a nostalgic pastry experience that celebrates the South through local, seasonal ingredients and community. Lagniappe Bakehouse is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Bakery · 1825 Euterpe St, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
40.Le Moyne Bistro
Le Moyne is a contemporary bistro nestled in the vibrant warehouse district, showcasing an elevated take on rustic French cooking deeply rooted in the rich culinary traditions of New Orleans. Le Moyne Bistro is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
746 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
41.Luke
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. The culinary team features dishes that highlight local purveyors and farmers’ market ingredients. Luke is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creole · 333 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
42.M Bistro
M bistro’s menu is an indigenous approach to the preparation of the finest meats, seafood, and produce from farmers in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama. Fresh, organic, seasonal, local, and farm to table—this is M bistro. M Bistro is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Creole · 921 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
43.MaMou
MaMou is a modern French brasserie in the French Quarter. Set on the corner of Rampart Street and St. Philip Street, the European continental cuisine draws on Creole influences and French technique. The historic location, elevated yet approachable menu, and focus on hospitality highlight the charm of the French Quarter and make MaMou a neighborhood gem. MaMou is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creole, French · 942 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116
44.Miss River
At Miss River, discover an elevated take on New Orleans favorites, highlighting bold flavors and local ingredients. Enjoy warm, knowledgeable service and a whimsical atmosphere, including the spectacle of the Food Stage, where chefs extravagantly plate your signature dishes. Miss River is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Creole · 2 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
45.Molly's Rise and Shine
Molly's Rise and Shine is a casual restaurant preparing generous wraps and sandwiches, plus classic breakfast dishes. Molly's Rise and Shine is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
2368 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
46.Mosquito Supper Club
Mosquito Supper Club celebrates the bounty of shrimpers, oyster fishers, crabbers, and farmers. The cuisine is a communal multi-course tasting menu filled with history and traditions and a nod to the evolution of bayou cuisine. Mosquito Supper Club is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Cajun, Creole, Seafood · 3824 Dryades St, New Orleans, LA 70115
47.Nobu New Orleans
Caesars New Orleans welcomes NOBU - a universally celebrated Japanese restaurant recognized for pioneering a new style of Japanese cuisine. The menu features Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's signature dishes, such as the Black Cod Miso and Rock Shrimp Tempura, as well as other unique dishes that are certain to transport you to culinary euphoria. Nobu New Orleans is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 8 Canal Street Caesars, New Orleans, LA 70130
48.Palm & Pine
Palm & Pine is a vibrant New Orleans restaurant in the French Quarter. The menu explores the food and drink of Louisiana, the South, and south of that (the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America). From the Pine Bar, you’ll find classic and original cocktails revolving around agave & cane Spirits, new world wines, and regional beers. Palm & Pine is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Cajun, Caribbean, Creole, Latin American · 308 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70112
49.Pêche Seafood Grill
Inspired by the cooking of South America, Spain, and the Gulf Coast, Pêche Seafood Grill was born. Focused on working with local fishers and farmers who harvest sustainably, Pêche serves simply-prepared contemporary dishes, rustic creations cooked on an open hearth, as well as fresh oysters and Gulf fish. Pêche Seafood Grill is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Seafood · 800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
50.Restaurant August
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 interior is rich with original architectural details, gleaming hardwood floors, soaring columns, mahogany paneling, and antique mirrors. Restaurant August is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creole · 301 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130
51.Restaurant R'evolution
Restaurant R'evolution offers modern, imaginative reinterpretations of classic Cajun and Creole cuisine in the heart of the city's legendary French Quarter. Restaurant R'evolution is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Cajun & Creole · 777 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130
52.SAFFRON NOLA
Saffron Nola is the culmination of the Vilkhu family’s lifetime of passion for culture and food. Their James Beard nomination for Best New Restaurant in 2018 was hard-earned after gracing the New Orleans community with a catering business for 26-years and a pop-up restaurant for 6-years. SAFFRON NOLA is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
4128 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
53.Saint Claire
Saint Claire is a full-service restaurant and bar on the west bank of the Mississippi River in New Orleans, nestled under an old oak grove. Saint Claire invites its guests to lose themselves for a moment in what seems to be an impossible property in the city. Saint Claire is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · 1300 Richland Rd, New Orleans, LA 70114, USA
54.Saint John
Saint John crafts Haute Creole cuisine, drawing inspiration from simple, sustainable family dishes meant to feed the masses and presenting those flavors in an elevated yet approachable way. Saint John is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Haute Creole · 1117 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116
55.Saint-Germain
Located in the Bywater Neighborhood of New Orleans, Saint-Germain is a French wine bar with a separate, reservation-only dining room. Saint-Germain is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Contemporary · 3054 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
56.Shaya
Shaya restaurant marries Israeli staples with Southern flavors and modern techniques, striking a balance between innovation and tradition. Shaya approaches Israeli cuisine as a grand mosaic, drawing influence and inspiration from North Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Turkey, and Greece. The contemporary menu reflects the ongoing evolution of Israeli food and celebrates the abundance of Louisiana. Shaya is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Levantine · 4213 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
57.Sofia
Located in the heart of New Orleans' Warehouse District, Sofia specializes in elevated interpretations of traditional Italian cuisine, crafted from local and sustainably sourced ingredients. Sofia is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 516 Julia St, New Orleans, LA 70130
58.The Avenue Pub
The Avenue Pub is a nationally-recognized craft beer and whiskey bar with an eclectic kitchen that crafts French and Belgian bistro fare with some American favorites. The Avenue Pub is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
1732 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
59.The Carousel Bar & Lounge
The Carousel Bar & Lounge started spinning in 1949 and hasn’t stopped since. Completing a rotation every 15 minutes, this iconic bar offers a moving perspective of New Orleans you won’t find anywhere else. The Carousel Bar & Lounge is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Cocktail Bar & Lounge · 214 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
60.The Grill Room
Located in the luxury Windsor Court Hotel in the heart of New Orleans, the Grill Room offers high-end, modern Louisiana fare, plus a deep wine list, along with stunning views of the city. The Grill Room is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Cajun & Creole · 300 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70130
61.The Kingsway
The Kingsway is a fine-dining Asian restaurant experience by Chef Ashwin Vilkhu. Inspired by the past, elevated for the present. Sister restaurant to acclaimed Saffron Nola Restaurant. Every dish is a tribute to the meals that shaped Ashwin Vilkhu as a chef, crafted with precision and imagination. The Kingsway is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Asian · 4201 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
62.The Sazerac Bar
More than just a bar, this restored landmark has kept the cocktails and conversations flowing for decades. Once a precious secret known only to locals, Sazerac Bar is now the most popular gathering place in the heart of New Orleans, and the ideal haven from the city's busy streets. The Sazerac Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Creole · 130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
63.Toups’ Meatery
Toups' Meatery is a contemporary Cajun restaurant presenting fine food and wine, specialty cocktails, and charcuterie inspired by deep-rooted Louisiana family traditions. By: Top Chef alum Isaac Toups Toups’ Meatery is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
845 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
64.Tujague's
Tujague's is the second-oldest, continually running restaurant in New Orleans. This French Quarter institution has been serving traditional New Orleans cuisine to locals and visitors alike for more than 160 years. Menu items such as the Gulf Fish Pontchartrain and the Creole Turtle Soup meld French traditions with New Orleans fare and flare. Tujague's is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creole, French · 429 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
65.Willa Jean
At Willa Jean, the dining room's modern elegance lends its charm to Fields' haven of Southern-inspired dishes and sets the stage for the playful, nostalgic nature of the ever-evolving menu. Willa Jean is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Creole · 611 O'Keefe Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
66.Zasu
Located in the New Orleans neighborhood of Mid-City, Zasu’s culinary goal is to explore new ways to inspire traditional favorites by allowing fresh ingredients to speak for themselves. By: Top Chef alum Sue Zemanick Zasu is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Creole · 127 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
