2. Sazerac Bar
8.9
130 Roosevelt Way (at Common St), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Central Business District · 123 tips and reviews
WJ Merritt: Excellent specialty drinks, especially the Southern Gentleman.
Marc C: A little fancier than I expected, but worth it for the history and the Sazarac cocktail
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: At the Sazerac Bar inside the Roosevelt Hotel, order a potent sazerac or a more refreshing Ramos Gin Fizz. -Travel Editor
3. Patois
8.8
6078 Laurel St (at Webster Street), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 21 tips and reviews
Kat Hanson: Patois is delicious, down to the lavender shortbread! Make a reservation to be sure you have a spot; this place is in-demand!
TripExpert: "Patois customers especially rave about dishes like fennel-crusted panéed Mississippi rabbit, potato and crab gnocchi, and crispy pork belly with seared scallops." -Travel + Leisure on TripExpert Read more.
Gambit New Orleans: Try the Mississippi rabbit- prepared with pancetta, goat cheese and wild mushrooms. Read more.
4. Pat O'Brien's
8.1
718 Saint Peter St (at Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Piano Bar · French Quarter · 533 tips and reviews
William Mayes: Try a Purple People Eater specialty drink :)
Jake Smith: Obviously, you're here so get a Hurricane. But branch out and try the other specialty drinks, all while enjoying some tunes at the piano bar or the outdoor patio.
Ted H: Awesome bourbon street bar with amazing cocktails.
6. Cafe Reconcile
8.5
1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Central City - Garden · 21 tips and reviews
Gloria Chin: try the smothered okra, fried catfish, collard greens
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.
11. Antoine's Restaurant
8.1
713 Saint Louis St (at Royal St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 121 tips and reviews
Lola Juarez: Absolutely fabulous, the service, the food, their selections, all top rate.
Travel Channel: Tony Bourdain sampled the Oysters Rockefeller, a dish invented at Antoine's, which is the oldest operating restaurant in the United States. Read more.
Brian Schaffer: Avoid going here. While the food may be good, the service is awful; not even close to what it used to be. Just go to Commander's Palace instead.
12. Ernst Cafe
6.8
600 S Peters St (at Lafayette St.), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Central Business District · 49 tips and reviews
Shelly Marino: Excellent filet of Cobb salad. Love the outdoor seating area.
Patty Rathbun: This bar serves a damn fine Bloody Mary. Best I've had in New Orleans. Breakfast of Champions.
Ryan Dahlstrom: Rude, rude, and more rude. Went mid-afternoon on Sunday and they were out of just about everything. Food we did order was awful. Steer clear!