5. Bayona
8.5
430 Dauphine St (btwn St. Louis and Conti), New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · French Quarter · 57 tips and reviews
Scott Smith: Cream of garlic soup is amazing and the sweet potato tart is simply brilliant.
TripExpert: A tip from our expert reviewer, Fodors: "A legendary favorite at lunch is the sandwich of smoked duck, cashew peanut butter, and pepper jelly." -On TripExpert Read more.
Andrea W: Try the Stormy Morning!
7. Victory
7.9
339 Baronne St (Union Street), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Central Business District · 27 tips and reviews
Nicole VonHiltmayer: Scallops, mushrooms, cajun pizza, the list goes on but those are my favorite! Yum!
epictickets: Could quite be the 2nd best bar in the CBD. I can't remember the first though. So go with this one.
Jessica Rohloff: The Dante (gin, simple syrup, fresh pineapple and ginger) is delicious. I may have a new favorite drink...
8. Basin Seafood & Spirits
7.7
3222 Magazine St (btwn Pleasant & Harmony St.), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Irish Channel · 18 tips and reviews
Chris H: The raw and chargrilled oysters are marvelous! Stuffed blue crab and shrimp beignets, boudain balls and shrimp remoulade app are worth walking from the French Quarter! Lillian S was a great waitress!
Karishma Reddy Khan: The food is all good! Their Mac and cheese is awesome! Drinks are okay and can be slow to get to your table.
Ashley Edlund Chescheir: Excellent food and service in a relaxed atmosphere.
11. Irene's
7.7
529 Bienville St (Decatur St), New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · French Quarter · 70 tips and reviews
Christopher Floss: What an Italian gem in #NewOrleans. A perfect balance of local and Italian cuisine. From homemade lasagna to turtle soup, everything was spectacular! Paul provided exceptional service.
Craig Trentecosta: St. Philip and chartres, not bourbon!
Stephanos Berger: And even if they call you to confirm your reservation, they will give your table for seven away - fifteen minutes overdue
14. Domenica
8.8
123 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 266 tips and reviews
max L: Pizza Happy Hour! Great crust and good wine by the glass
Eater: The dining room is homey and comfortable but, at the same time, feels forward-looking. Cocktails are some of the best in the city. [Eater 38 Member]
Gambit New Orleans: Get half-price drinks and pizzas from the wood-burning oven at Domenica every day from 3 p.m - 6 p.m.