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Restaurants in New Orleans

63 restaurants in New Orleans recognised by AAA Diamond Awards, Forbes Travel Guide, Michelin, Schlemmer Atlas, The World's 50 Best Restaurants and Wine Spectator. The ones most guides agree on come first.

1. Emeril's

   3 guides · 800 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, Louisiana

   Emeril's flagship in New Orleans' Warehouse District blends Creole heritage with Chef E.J. Lagasse's modern technique, earning two Michelin stars and a Wine Spectator Grand Award.

2. August

   2 guides · 301 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, Louisiana

   A landmark Contemporary Creole restaurant in a 19th-century building, where French technique meets Louisiana ingredients under Executive Chef Corey Thomas.

3. Clancy's

   2 guides · 6100 Annunciation St., New Orleans, Louisiana

   A beloved uptown institution since the 1940s, Clancy's serves classic Creole cuisine with a wine cellar recognized by Wine Spectator.

4. Commander's Palace

   2 guides · 1403 Washington Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana

   Commander's Palace is New Orleans' landmark Creole restaurant, celebrated for its Jazz Brunch, 25¢ martini lunches, and Wine Spectator Grand Award wine program.

5. Galatoire's

   2 guides · 209 Bourbon St., New Orleans, Louisiana

   Founded in 1905 by Jean Galatoire, this James Beard Award-winning institution on Bourbon St. has defined New Orleans Creole-French fine dining for five generations.

6. The Grill Room

   2 guides · 300 Gravier Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

   Modern American cuisine with a distinct New Orleans flair, live jazz, and a Forbes Four-Star rating inside the Windsor Court Hotel.

7. 34 Restaurant & Bar

   1 guide · 714 Baronne St., New Orleans, Louisiana

   Portuguese and Spanish cuisine on Baronne Street, New Orleans, with a wine list recognized by Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence.

8. Acamaya

   1 guide · 3070 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA, 70117, USA

   Sisters Ana and Lydia Castro bring the flavors of Mexico City and the Gulf to the Bywater. Michelin Bib Gourmand. Mariscos pa' la banda.

9. Addis Nola

   1 guide · 2514 Bayou Rd., New Orleans, LA, 70119, USA

   Addis Nola brings modern Ethiopian cuisine to New Orleans' historic Bayou Road. A Michelin-recognized, family-owned restaurant blending tradition with innovation.

10. Antoine's

    1 guide · New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States

    Discover the five-generation legacy and historic plates at Antoine’s, a New Orleans landmark recognized by AAA.

11. Atchafalaya

    1 guide · 901 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA

    Atchafalaya in New Orleans' Irish Channel serves contemporary Creole brunch and dinner with craft cocktails. Michelin Recommended. Live music Sundays.

12. Bayona

    1 guide · 430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

    A historic 1769 Creole cottage on Dauphine St, Bayona delivers chef Susan Spicer's globally influenced American cuisine in one of New Orleans' most beloved dining rooms.

13. Brennan's Restaurant

    1 guide · 417 Royal St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    A New Orleans institution since 1946, Brennan's on Royal Street serves landmark Creole cuisine, tableside flambés, and a Wine Spectator Grand Award cellar.

14. Briquette

    1 guide · 701 S. Peters St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    Housed in an 1800s molasses refinery, Briquette serves coastal contemporary seafood and Creole cuisine in New Orleans' Warehouse District.

15. Cafe Du Monde

    1 guide · New Orleans, LA, 70116, United States

    A historic New Orleans dining destination recognized by AAA for maintaining exceptional service and culinary standards across generations.

16. Chemin a La Mer

    1 guide · 2 Canal St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    Chef Donald Link's riverfront steakhouse at the Four Seasons New Orleans blends Creole soul, French technique, and a grand oyster bar with Mississippi views.

17. Cochon

    1 guide · 930 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA, 70130, USA

    Chef Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski serve traditional Cajun dishes with locally sourced pork, seafood, and produce in a rustic warehouse setting.

18. Cochon Butcher

    1 guide · 930 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA, 70130, USA

    A casual New Orleans deli and butcher shop where house-made meats and sandwiches earn Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition.

19. Compère Lapin

    1 guide · The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, 535 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA, 70130, USA

    James Beard Award-winning Chef Nina Compton blends Caribbean heritage with Gulf Coast bounty at this Michelin-recommended New Orleans restaurant.

20. Dakar NOLA

    1 guide · 3814 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA

    Chef Serigne Mbaye’s seven-course tasting menu honors Senegal’s coastal flavors with Louisiana ingredients. A Michelin Recommended experience.

21. Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse

    1 guide · 716 Iberville St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    A Brennan family institution on Iberville St., serving USDA Prime beef with New Orleans hospitality and a Wine Spectator award-winning cellar.

22. Domilise’s Po-Boy & Bar

    1 guide · 5240 Annunciation St., New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA

    A family-run Creole deli in Uptown New Orleans serving classic po-boys on Leidenheimer bread since 1918. Bib Gourmand 2026.

23. Dooky Chase

    1 guide · 2301 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, USA

    For over 80 years, Dooky Chase has served authentic Creole cuisine in New Orleans' Treme neighborhood, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its quality and value.

24. Doris Metropolitan

    1 guide · 620 Chartres St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    A Mediterranean steakhouse in the French Quarter earning Wine Spectator recognition for an exceptional wine program and specialty cuts.

25. Effervescence

    1 guide · 1036 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, Louisiana

    A New Orleans wine bar on North Rampart Street earning Wine Spectator recognition for its champagne-forward list and seafood small plates.

26. Fogo de Chão

    1 guide · 614 Canal St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    Since 1979, Fogo de Chão has brought the churrasco tradition to New Orleans. A Brazilian steakhouse with fire-roasted cuts and a Wine Spectator Award-winning list.

27. Gabrielle Restaurant

    1 guide · 2441 Orleans Ave., new orleans, Louisiana

    Award-winning chef Greg Sonnier serves Cajun food with New Orleans flair at this family-run restaurant on Orleans Avenue.

28. Galatoire's 33 Bar and Steak

    1 guide · 215 Bourbon St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    A historic Bourbon Street building, USDA prime steaks, hand-crafted cocktails, and the full Galatoire's Creole-French menu in one luxurious New Orleans address.

29. Gautreau's

    1 guide · 1728 Soniat St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    Gautreau's brings refined French cuisine to a quiet Uptown street in New Orleans, earning Wine Spectator recognition for its exceptional cellar.

30. GW Fins

    1 guide · 808 Bienville St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    GW Fins on Bienville St. serves destination-worthy seafood in New Orleans, recognized by Wine Spectator for its exceptional wine program.

31. Herbsaint

    1 guide · 701 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70130, USA

    Chef Donald Link's flagship on St. Charles Avenue serves contemporary French-Southern cuisine with Italian accents. James Beard Award winner, Michelin Recommended 2026.

32. Hungry Eyes

    1 guide · 4206 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA

    Hungry Eyes on Magazine Street serves fusion fare with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, plus nods from Bon Appétit and Esquire.

33. Jack Rose

    1 guide · 2031 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana

    Jack Rose at the historic Pontchartrain Hotel brings eclectic Creole and Southern American dining, vibrant cocktails, and a Wine Spectator-recognized list to St. Charles Ave.

34. Justine

    1 guide · 225 Chartres St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    Justine on Chartres St. brings French-American cuisine to New Orleans' French Quarter, earning a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2024.

35. Killer PoBoys

    1 guide · 219 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA, 70112, USA

    Killer PoBoys crafts chef-driven, internationally inspired New Orleans-style po-boys from two French Quarter locations. A Michelin Recommended pick.

36. King Brasserie

    1 guide · 521 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    Refined brasserie classics with bold Southern flavor at King Brasserie in downtown New Orleans. Recognized with Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

37. La Petite Grocery

    1 guide · 4238 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA

    Chef Justin Devillier's Uptown New Orleans restaurant honors its century-old building with creative takes on local cuisine, like Turtle Bolognese and Blue Crab Beignets.

38. Liang Liang Table

    1 guide · 63, Lane 85, Minde Road, North District, Tainan, Taiwan

    Discover Liang Liang Table in New Orleans, featuring European Contemporary cuisine with a Michelin Recommended distinction.

39. Lufu Nola

    1 guide · 301 Saint Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70130, USA

    Lufu Nola brings Indian contemporary cuisine to New Orleans, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its accessible, high-quality cooking.

40. MaMou Restaurant

    1 guide · 942 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    MaMou brings French-rooted European brasserie cooking with Creole soul to New Orleans' Lower French Quarter, from chef Tom Branighan and sommelier Molly Wismeier.

41. Meril

    1 guide · 424 Girod St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    Named after Chef Emeril Lagasse's daughter, Meril brings globally inspired Contemporary American cooking to New Orleans' Warehouse District.

42. Miss River

    1 guide · 2 Canal St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    Miss River at Four Seasons New Orleans reimagines Louisiana's grand dining traditions with bold Creole flavors, local ingredients, and a lively jazz brunch.

43. Mister Mao

    1 guide · 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA

    Quirky, eclectic, and unapologetically inauthentic – Mister Mao serves globally inspired small plates in a New Orleans tropical roadhouse. Michelin Bib Gourmand.

44. Molly's Rise & Shine

    1 guide · 2368 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, 70130, USA

    Counter-service brunch spot on Magazine Street serving creative American classics like Fried Chicken Biscuit and Crispy Rice Salad. Michelin Recommended 2026.

45. Mr. B's Bistro

    1 guide · 201 Royal St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    Mr. B's Bistro on Royal Street is a New Orleans institution serving American Creole cuisine, recognized by Wine Spectator for its exceptional wine program.

46. Osteria Lupo

    1 guide · 4609 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA

    Northern Italian cuisine, house-made pastas, and wood-fired dishes at Osteria Lupo, a Michelin Recommended spot on Magazine Street in New Orleans.

47. Parkway Bakery & Tavern

    1 guide · 538 Hagan Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, USA

    Since 1911, Parkway Bakery & Tavern has served New Orleans its defining po' boys. Now a Michelin Bib Gourmand, this Mid-City icon is a must for Creole deli food.

48. Patois

    1 guide · 6078 Laurel St., New Orleans, LA, 70118, USA

    Chef Aaron Burgau's Patois brings Louisiana cuisine with a French accent to Uptown New Orleans. A Michelin Recommended neighborhood gem.

49. Pêche

    1 guide · 800 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, 70130, USA

    Chef Donald Link's Pêche in New Orleans celebrates the Gulf's bounty with wood-fired seafood, acclaimed by Michelin. A seafood restaurant rooted in Southern ingredients.

50. Ralph's On The Park

    1 guide · 900 City Park Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana

    Overlooking City Park's ancient oaks, Ralph's on the Park serves modern Creole and Cajun cuisine in a storied 1860s building. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

51. Restaurant Paladin

    1 guide · Pforzheimer Str. 52, 75223, Niefern-Öschelbronn, Deutschland

    Recognized by the Schlemmer Atlas, Restaurant Paladin serves grilled specialties and Baden-Württemberg classics along the A8 corridor.

52. Restaurant R'evolution

    1 guide · 777 Bienville St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    Chef John Folse's magnum opus in the French Quarter: modern, imaginative Cajun and Creole cuisine, a 10,000-bottle cellar, and Wine Spectator recognition.

53. Saba

    1 guide · 5757 Magazine St., Ste. A, New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA

    Chef Alon Shaya’s Saba brings wood-fired pita and family-style Middle Eastern dishes to Uptown New Orleans, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand.

54. Saffron NOLA

    1 guide · 4128 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA

    The Vilkhu family’s award-winning Indian restaurant on Magazine Street, blending heritage with Louisiana ingredients. Michelin Recommended.

55. Saint-Germain

    1 guide · 3054 Saint Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70117, USA

    Saint-Germain in New Orleans offers a ten-course, ever-evolving tasting menu shaped by refined techniques and seasonal ingredients, earning a Michelin star.

56. Tableau

    1 guide · 616 St. Peter St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    Tableau brings modern Creole-French cooking to the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter, with balcony views over Jackson Square and a Wine Spectator-honored list.

57. The Country Club

    1 guide · 634 Louisa St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    A Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recipient, The Country Club serves American and Creole cuisine in the heart of New Orleans.

58. The Kingsway

    1 guide · 4201 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA

    Chef Ashwin Vilkhu reimagines childhood family dinners at The Kingsway, a refined Asian restaurant on Magazine Street in New Orleans.

59. The Pelican Club

    1 guide · 312 Exchange Place, New Orleans, Louisiana

    A French Quarter institution since 1990, The Pelican Club blends Creole tradition with French, Italian, and Asian influences in a 19th-century townhouse.

60. Tujague's Restaurant

    1 guide · 429 Decatur St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    Over 170 years of Creole and French tradition in the French Quarter, home to the oldest stand-up bar in America and the birthplace of brunch.

61. Turkey and the Wolf

    1 guide · 739 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70130, USA

    Counter-service sandwich shop in New Orleans named America's Best New Restaurant by Bon Appétit and a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient.

62. Willie Mae's Nola

    1 guide · 898 Baronne St., New Orleans, LA, 70113, USA

    Since 1957, Willie Mae's Nola serves America's Best Fried Chicken in downtown New Orleans. A Michelin Recommended spot for legendary Southern comfort food.

63. Zasu

    1 guide · 127 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, USA

    James Beard Award-winning Chef Sue Zemanick brings her dream to life in Mid-City, serving clean, light, and ingredient-driven American Contemporary cuisine.