1. Gautreau's
8.9
1728 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Uptown · 11 tips and reviews
cj fitzgerald: From M: If we had to pick a favorite this would be it! Charm, service, food - they have it all. Get the Pensillade Crusted Halibut or Black Angus Filet. Go for dinner.
TripExpert: A tip from one of our professional reviewers, Fodors: "At Gautreau's, even the simple roasted chicken satisfies, and everyone should indulge in the caramelized banana split at least once." Read more.
Cheryn Robles: Roasted corn soup with lump crab was an amazing first course, gnudi and red snapper entrees were fresh and flavorful but the rhubarb tart won the evening competition.
2. Commander's Palace
9.0
1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Garden District · 320 tips and reviews
Michael Hussey: Try the Tournedos of Black Angus Beef - Whiskey smoked onions, roasted mushrooms,Creole smashed new potatoes and glace de viande
Food & Wine: Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse made his name at this genteel, Victorian-style, classic Creole restaurant in the Garden District. Open since 1880, it's a great place for old-school cocktails.
Food Network: Ignore anyone who says not to spoil your appetite on the bread basket: The free buttery garlic bread at Commander’s Palace is absolutely justifiable. Via CityEats.com Read more.
4. El Gato Negro
8.7
300 Harrison Ave (at Milne Blvd), New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 32 tips and reviews
rhea sunshine: If you drink a lot of margaritas & plan to go back, which you will cuz the margaritas are delicious, ask about the go cup option!
Rendell Jones: Table side guacamole! The best ever!!!!!
Bridget M: Pineapple, cilantro, and lime margarita is off the hook!
6. Criollo
8.0
214 Royal St (in the Hotel Monteleone), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 17 tips and reviews
Daniya Tamendarova: A local recommended it. Impeccable service, amazing food and drinks. I came for late lunch and was one of only few customers. Seafood gumbo and sazerac were the best I tried.
Gloria Chin: seafood platter! Beignets (Praline Sauce & Strawberries), EGGS TCHOUPITOULAS 2 basted Eggs + Boudin + Fried Green Tomato +Biscuit. lost bread--Plantain Stuffed Brioche French Toast, Honey-Pecan Butter
Jeffrey H.: Try the olive bread
7. Tempt
7.5
931 Canal St, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Central Business District · 4 tips and reviews
Karen Boudreaux: Venison was amazing! Salty but good still. Comes in a broth with gnocchi and blueberries. Surprising combo. Check out the photo I posted. Alligator, shrimp salad, and rabbit all good too.
Mike Marusin: Best meal I had in New Orleans. Fantastic service and absolutely delicious.
Jackie 🍸🎀👠 C: The best breakfast in NOLA
9. Cure
8.7
4905 Freret St (Upperline St.), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Freret · 95 tips and reviews
Fodor's Travel: The curated selection of classic cocktails are a great value at $6 and include New Orleans favorites like the Sazerac and the Pimm’s Cup, as well as bar snacks like steak tartare and duck liver pate. Read more.
Gambit New Orleans: Congratulations, Cure, for making Esquire's 2011 list of Best Bars in America! Read more.
Serious Eats: Try the Ramos Gin Fizz
11. Atchafalaya Restaurant
8.9
901 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central City - Garden · 136 tips and reviews
Brandi Bruce: Seasonal so check the menu before making reservations. Sweet staff and heavy but delicious food
Thrillist: Atchafalaya is an underlooked brunch gem. Be on the lookout for the duck hash, AND the “Eggs Treme”; a Benedict variation featuring a boudin cake, poached eggs, popcorn crawfish, and hollandaise. Read more.
Genny B: Brunch. Bloody Mary Bar. All you need to know.