2. High Hat
8.7
4500 Freret St (Jena), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Freret · 52 tips and reviews
Eater: The Deep South-inspired casual eatery blends New Orleans classics with Delta-inspired dishes. Think cornhusk tamales, pimento cheese plates and fried catfish with hushpuppies. [Eater 38 Member]
Epicurious: While fried catfish with hush puppies is an obvious specialty, High Hat's fried chicken is a destination dish—and it goes quickly. Read more.
Amber E: i got catfish, hush puppies, field peas, apple pie... all good. get anything. it's good
4. Kingfish
8.2
337 Chartres St (at Chartres & Conti), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 110 tips and reviews
Jenn Vachon: We ordered the Buffalo frog legs, panzanella salad, pork nachos, bacon collard greens, and crab hushpuppies. Everything was DELICIOUS! Our waitress, Nicole, was the best!
Jorge Chavez: HH 3:30-6pm daily, half off all beer and wines-by-the-glass. Small Plates ($5) include fried boudin balls, crispy hushpuppies, gumbo, char siu pork belly steamed bun, and pork cracklins.
Ashley Churchill: This place was freaking amazing. Our waiter was great, drinks were great, food was great! And all at a cheaper than expected price
8. Bouligny Tavern
8.3
3641 Magazine St (btwn Amelia & Antonine), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Central City - Garden · 40 tips and reviews
cj fitzgerald: Chic uptown tavern serving excellent craft cocktails in a cozy atmosphere with delicious small plates. One cannot pass up the fried green beans!
Epicurious: The simple food is deceptively attention-grabbing: seared, garlicky beef short ribs; oozy Gouda beignets; burrata dressed with truffle oil and fleur de sel over crunchy bruschetta. Read more.
Chris G: The top-shelf scotch collection is top-notch, top-notch!
9. Marigny Brasserie
7.6
640 Frenchmen St (at Royal), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Marigny · 75 tips and reviews
Meghan Martinez: Frenchman Po'boys are amazing! Hush puppies are wonderful!! Get side.
Angela Minter: Shrimp and grits...yummy full of worchesteshire! Live music, no cover, dancing waiter...can't beat that!
Michael Short: Try the grilled watermelon salad...new chef Thad Allen is enhancing the menu with some great new items and ideas!
10. Joey K's
8.2
3001 Magazine St (at 7th St), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Garden District · 59 tips and reviews
Plwm Bwm: Get the Eggplant Napoleon as your main dish. Catfish is some of the best around
Anna White: Don't eat for like a week before coming here, you're going to need the room
Gambit New Orleans: Summertime Drink Specials: Saturdays- $2.50 Margarita, Wednesdays- $2.50 Sangria now through August
12. Smoothie King Center
8.3
1501 Dave Dixon Dr., New Orleans, LA
Basketball Stadium · Central Business District · 84 tips and reviews
Laur Lo Ski: Although the stairs are far too steep for older patrons, this was the perfect venue for Cirque du Soleil offering amazing views for everyone! The food and bathroom locations were top notch as well!
ESPN: If a ball drops into your lap while at the game, it's probably because Anthony Davis just swatted some guy's shot.
HISTORY: The arena is home to the Hornets, Tulane NCAA basketball, & the Sugar Bowl Basketball Classic. In the days after Hurricane Katrina, the arena played a pivotal role after the Dome suffered damages.
13. 801 Royal
7.7
801 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · French Quarter · 38 tips and reviews
Kristin Anderson: Crawfish pasta is divine. Seriously the best thing I've eaten in New Orleans so far
John Peifer: Literally my most favorite restaurant in the Quarter. I have had everything on the menu, and not a single thing was I disappointed in. The service is great, and locals get a discount. Shrimp & grits!
Benjamen Hart: One of my better stops in NOLA! Come here for perfect food and GLASSWARE! It made me happy to get a beer in a glass glass! Also one of the only places with non-fried shrimp! A+
Patricia Martinez Sanchez: Order : The stuffed burger, Artichoke dip, and the boneless wings with the sweet chili sauce SO good! Great place to watch games. Great service.
Angela Furst: The Chee Weez are playing at Block Party in parking lot. Amazing!
Greg Pierce: Try the coors light, it's great!