2. Cafe Reconcile
8.5
1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Central City - Garden · 21 tips and reviews
Christin "X1" L: Excellent food for an excellent cause. The renovations are great - lots of room, bright light, even a courtyard.
Eater: Even if it wasn’t a successful job training program for at-risk kids, the food here would still be incredibly delicious, old-school New Orleans soul food. [Eater 38 Member]
Laura White: Get the mac and cheese. And if you're here, be sure to ask what Cafe Reconcile is all about. It's much more than good food.
4. City Greens
8.3
909 Poydras (First Bank and Trust Building) (O'Keefe), New Orleans, LA
Salad Restaurant · Central Business District · 12 tips and reviews
Candice Goodwin: Not only is the food great and healthy... The music is always on point! I love it, It's such a great lunch spot, I've loved everything we've gotten so far and their customer service is top notch
Gambit New Orleans: This is a CBD find for salads and wraps! Read more.
Danielle Waldron: Clean, fast and so friendly. City Greens is so hospitable to vegans and has so many delicious selections. Try the Avocado Hummus wrap with tofu!
7. Tartine
8.7
7217 Perrier St (Pine), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Audubon · 30 tips and reviews
maneesha: So many great selections to choose from, you'll want to keep coming back to try everything! The ham and cheese is a must try, and don't forget to get the freshly pressed French coffee.
Nina Mcdaniel: The quiche will make you cry.
Gambit New Orleans: Bagels and other breads draw regulars to this Uptown bakery. Gambit's Five spts for bagels Read more.
8. Johnny Sanchez
8.5
930 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA
Taco Restaurant · Central Business District · 29 tips and reviews
Dwayne Judice: My favorite New Orleans chef teamed up with or of my favorite celeb chef. Pork belly tacos, lamb enchiladas and chocolate tres leches. DELICIOUS! This place is awesome and lively.
Justin Leu: They basically giving away wings during happy hour on Tuesdays
Kaitlyn Reed: Aarón Sánchez, Iron Chef, co-owns this restaurant. Interior is beautiful and fun. They have veggie friendly options, great chips and salsa + delicious margs.
9. Trūburger
7.3
8115 Oak St (btwn Dublin & S. Carrollton), New Orleans, LA
Burger Joint · Uptown - Carrollton · 34 tips and reviews
Brad Garoon: While all options look enticing, I was drawn to the Uptown: arugula, garlic aioli, roasted tomatoes, and goat cheese, plus an order of cheese fries. Read more.
Ami Dunaway: By far the best affordable (<$8) burger in all of New Orleans! The topping options are creative (Uptown and Deep South are my favourites), onion rings aren't greasy, and milk shakes were fantastic.
Ashley Hollier: The onion rings are great - perfectly seasoned and flavorful!
10. Clancy's
8.7
6100 Annunciation St (at Webster St.), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Audubon · 41 tips and reviews
cj fitzgerald: From M: A classic, traditional experience. Housed in a charming old house uptown. A favorite for its superb service & delicious Creole cuisine. We love their hand written menus. Go for Dinner.
TripExpert: A tip from one of our expert reviewers, Gayot: "Savoring the classic luxury of fried, golden brown oysters bathed in melted Brie seems fitting in Clancy's somewhat austere atmosphere." -On TripExpert Read more.
Epicurious: For classic big Easy cooking, head to this local favorite. The crab salad is to-die-for and the shrimp and bacon-enriched grits are community staples.
11. Bayona
8.5
430 Dauphine St (btwn St. Louis and Conti), New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · French Quarter · 57 tips and reviews
Kay Burnett: Beautiful and comfortable with amazing food. The menu changes near daily under owner chef Susan Spicer.
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!
14. Tommy's Cuisine
7.5
746 Tchoupitoulas St (Julia St.), New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 21 tips and reviews
Jasmine 💫: If you can look pass the elitist host service, the food is actually delicious. Tried the Penne, paired with grilled shrimp. Also, enjoyed the Duck and Cioppino.
Amanda L: Get crabmeat sardou. Ask for sauteed instead of cream spinach. It is amazing
George Hero: Get the duck !