Jacques-Imo's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in New Orleans.

1. Jacques-Imo's Cafe

9.0
8324 Oak St (at Dante Street), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 175 tips and reviews

Vicky G.Vicky Garrison: Awesome shrimp and alligator cheesecake - appetizer.

BECCA S.BECCA SF: Alligator Cheesecake and Fried Green Tomatoes...two of my favorite appetizers!

AlexAlex: Get the alligator cheesecake for an appetizer! The BBQ shrimp is excellent and so is the blackened redfish. End the meal with vanilla bean creme brule!

Royal House Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in New Orleans.

2. Royal House Oyster Bar

8.1
441 Royal St (at St. Louis St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 237 tips and reviews

Dl K.Dl King: The crab claw appetizer is to die for.

Lauren D.Lauren Dininno: The chargrilled oysters are the delicious buttery goodness that everyone claims them to be. Check-in to get the free appetizer and order the redfish beignets - heavenly.

Lindsey B.Lindsey B: Crab claw appetizer is so good. Also get the charbroiled oysters.

Lola's is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in New Orleans.

3. Lola's

8.1
3312 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA
Spanish Restaurant · Bayou St. John · 30 tips and reviews

Bishop L.Bishop Lord: Not a lot of tables, so bring a relaxed attitude, some good friends, and start in on some of their fantastic sangria outside. 4 people, 4 appetizers, and a mind blowing paella. Oh, and more sangria.

Jill K.Jill K: Hard to get a table, but so worth it when you do. Great appetizers, paella, sangria.

Sarah A.Sarah Ambrose: The appetizers were huge and the paella was deliciousness we stuffed ourselves. Next time we'll order much less. White wine Sangria was nice and BYOB a bonus.

Commander's Palace is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in New Orleans.

4. Commander's Palace

9.0
1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Garden District · 320 tips and reviews

Christina W.Christina Weniger: Shrimp & Tasso appetizer was delicious we could have eaten 2 servings. Get the bourbon & molasses cake

Jennifer G.Jennifer Goodloe: Get the soup sampler for an appetizer!! All their soups are amazing

Abbi L.Abbi LoCastro: Pork Belly & Honey appetizer was amazing!

La Petite Grocery is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in New Orleans.

5. La Petite Grocery

8.8
4238 Magazine St (General Pershing), New Orleans, LA
Bar · Central City - Garden · 80 tips and reviews

Nina W.Nina Washington: I'd say skip the appetizers all together! I was totally underwhelmed! Go for the seafood stew and a cocktail!

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Kelsey K.Kelsey Kotzebue: The Duck entree is fried which isn't written clearly on the menu. Get the pickled jar appetizer and the mac n cheese.

Emeril's is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in New Orleans.

6. Emeril's

8.5
800 Tchoupitoulas St (at Julia Street), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 114 tips and reviews

Ronald V.Ronald Villota: Excellent service with reasonable price. Foods are great too. Sweet and sour lamb spare ribs is a must for appetizer :-)

Christy K.Christy Kuo: Surprisingly good!! Go with mussels for appetizers and crusted drum for entree!

Kathleen V.Kathleen Vargas: Perfect place for a date night. Pork chops are very big and please get the andouille and boudin appetizer with collard greens.

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in New Orleans.

7. Louisiana Pizza Kitchen

8.3
95 French Market Pl, New Orleans, LA
Pizzeria · French Quarter · 54 tips and reviews

Kat C.Kat Corliss: If you're an artichoke fan skip the grilled 'chokes appetizer and head straight for the Four Seasons pizza -- the appetizer is only 2 'chokes, the 9" pizza has about 4.

Matt A.Matt Armato: Get the sausage sampler appetizer and the hawaiian pizza!

Liz L.Liz Love: Goat cheese chicken pasta may be the most delicious pasta I've ever tasted. Pizza here is excellent. Pocket bread is a perfect appetizer.

Mr. B's Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in New Orleans.

8. Mr. B's Bistro

8.8
201 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Central Business District · 199 tips and reviews

Susannah C.Susannah Clemons Bicknell: I'll add another tip...if you want an appetizer, and are the type that gets full fast, ask for the app size BBQ Shrimp (best thing on menu). Crab cakes are divine! Best service!

Gabriel H.Gabriel Hayes: Get the Fried Oysters for an appetizer. So delicious.

Genny D.Genny Dean: This place is the best. Anything you get will be excellent. Get the three sample soups for an appetizer so you can try them all.

Restaurant August is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in New Orleans.

9. Restaurant August

8.7
301 Tchoupitoulas St (Gravier St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 107 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Traditional Louisiana cooking gets a little inspiration from a worldwise, James Beard award-winning chef at this restaurant. Try the oysters three ways for a tasty appetizer with Southern roots.

Michael K.Michael Kim: Top 3 meals ever. The gnocchi appetizer is a must and the banana pudding dessert.

Kate P.Kate Palm: Service, appetizers, best duck ever

Oceana Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in New Orleans.

10. Oceana Grill

8.2
739 Conti St (at Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter - CBD · 314 tips and reviews

Wayne A.Wayne Anderman: Crabcakes & BBQ shrimp combo on the appetizer menu is a great customized main dish. Ask for Jaycee! Best service in town compliments the food

Laura T.Laura Thomas: The Redfish with crawfish étouffée is great. Had gator bites and oysters Rockefeller for appetizers. My husband enjoyed his classic martinis, too. Creme broule was a good choice for dessert.

Jacqueline H.Jacqueline H: Messed up our order, brought out my meal, then my husband's meal and our appetizer last; horrible gumbo and lackluster shrimp creole. Never again!

Sylvain is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in New Orleans.

11. Sylvain

8.9
625 Chartres St (at Wilkinson St.), New Orleans, LA
Gastropub · French Quarter · 152 tips and reviews

Neal R.Neal R: Champagne and French Fries appetizer!

Rob W.Rob W: Awesome food. Great service. The wait staff offer great suggestions. Cocktail menu is outstanding. The beef belly is the best appetizer.

Lee H.Lee Hoffman: The fried chicken sandwich and fries and the crud’s appetizer are amazing

Herbsaint is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in New Orleans.

12. Herbsaint

8.8
701 Saint Charles Ave (Girod St.), New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 113 tips and reviews

Sean J.Sean Jacobsohn: Get the squid appetizer and jumbo shrimp entree.

Blauer serious Pro! B.Blauer serious Pro! Bill sales VP: The duck? The short ribs? The crab appetizer ? Fantastic foodie experience- try as much as you can!!

A L.A Lou: Great Experience and excellent food. However, found an insect in one of our appetizers, they replaced it when we showed them; but they did not have the courtesy to remove that dish from our check.

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in New Orleans.

13. Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro

9.0
720 Orleans Ave (Bourbon), New Orleans, LA
Wine Bar · French Quarter · 44 tips and reviews

David Catfish N.David Catfish Naser: Get the mussels for an appetizer and use the warm table bread to soak up all the goodness!!

Brian B.Brian Bolier: Scallops and crab cakes off appetizer menu! Cheap and awesome meal in itself! Courtyard is beautiful. Gluten free options are extensive.

Adam S.Adam Seger: Try a float of hum Hibiscus-Ginger-Cardamom-Kaffir Lime Spirit with a glass of sparkling wine for a uniquely delicious Kir Royale

GW Fins is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in New Orleans.

14. GW Fins

8.8
808 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · French Quarter · 111 tips and reviews

Sambo R.Sambo Reeves: It's a sin to not get the soft shell crab appetizer. Not a venial one. Straight up mortal sin. Get the crab!!!!!

Tawnia J.Tawnia Jacobson: Crab cake appetizer is amazing as were the Sea Scallops!! Great food and service. The most incredible dinner!!

J D.J D: One of the many nice, classy restaurants in the Quarters. Ensure you adhere to the dress code. All the appetizers were great. The entrees were great. The staff was superb.

Gautreau's is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in New Orleans.

15. Gautreau's

9.0
1728 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Uptown · 11 tips and reviews

David E.David Ellis: Try the asparagus and egg appetizer

Todd B.Todd Bacile: The scallops appetizer was very good. Only two scallops served over risotto, but they were large.

max L.max L: Triple tail and duck confit are amazing