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New Orleans
Erin Rose is one of New Orleans.

1. Erin Rose

8.8
811 Conti St (at Bourbon St), New Orleans, LA
Irish Pub · French Quarter · 141 tips and reviews
Port of Call is one of New Orleans.

2. Port of Call

8.5
838 Esplanade Ave (at Dauphine St.), New Orleans, LA
Burger Joint · French Quarter · 229 tips and reviews
Columns Hotel is one of New Orleans.

3. Columns Hotel

8.6
3811 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
Hotel · Milan · 59 tips and reviews
Surrey's Uptown is one of New Orleans.

4. Surrey's Uptown

7.6
4807 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Breakfast Spot · Uptown · 49 tips and reviews
Luke is one of New Orleans.

5. Luke

8.9
333 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Central Business District · 329 tips and reviews

BECCA S.BECCA SF: Great Oyster Happy Hour from 4-6PM. Only $1 oysters on a half shell!

Sylvain is one of New Orleans.

6. Sylvain

9.0
625 Chartres St (at Wilkinson St.), New Orleans, LA
Gastropub · French Quarter · 152 tips and reviews

SEGASEGA: Cozy bistro with comfort food. Make a reservation – it fills up fast. The shaved Brussels sprouts was an excellent starter and one of the more unique dishes I’ve enjoyed. - Teri, Media + Events

Bacchanal Wine is one of New Orleans.

7. Bacchanal Wine

9.6
600 Poland Ave (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Wine Bar · Bywater · 183 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Known for its al fresco dining ala Bywater with live music, skeeters, and a slew of rickety furniture, Bacchanal offers a seasonal menu of exquisite small plates on the cheap. [Eater 38 Member]

Pêche is one of New Orleans.

8. Pêche

9.3
800 Magazine St (Julia), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 205 tips and reviews

greg n.greg neufeld: Fried bread, redfish, oysters, hush puppies, seafood salad, all excellent.

Angelo Brocato's is one of New Orleans.

9. Angelo Brocato's

8.9
214 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA
Gelato Shop · Mid-City · 82 tips and reviews
Swiss Confectionery Inc. is one of New Orleans.

10. Swiss Confectionery Inc.

7.8
747 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
Food and Beverage Retail · Central Business District · 4 tips and reviews
Brennan's is one of New Orleans.

11. Brennan's

9.2
417 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 165 tips and reviews

Brad H.Brad Hager: This place is AMAZING, great brunch. Everything is good here, great Bloody Mary, grits, French toast, & my favorite the bananas foster, the BEST you'll ever eat, it was invented here 😄❤️👍

Cafe Beignet is one of New Orleans.

12. Cafe Beignet

8.0
334 Royal St Ste B (btwn Conti St & Bienville St), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 231 tips and reviews
Café du Monde is one of New Orleans.

13. Café du Monde

8.7
800 Decatur St (at The French Market), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 1561 tips and reviews
DISTRICT. Donuts. Sliders. Brew. is one of New Orleans.

14. DISTRICT. Donuts. Sliders. Brew.

8.9
2209 Magazine St (Jackson), New Orleans, LA
Donut Shop · Irish Channel · 198 tips and reviews

Donovan F.Donovan F.: Vietnamese Iced Coffee Donuts (stuffed with Tapioca Pearls) 'NUFF SAID

Parkway Bakery & Tavern is one of New Orleans.

15. Parkway Bakery & Tavern

9.3
538 Hagan Ave (at Toulouse St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Bayou St. John · 203 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Obama endorsed. [Eater 38 Member]

GW Fins is one of New Orleans.

16. GW Fins

8.8
808 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · French Quarter · 111 tips and reviews

NOLA Nites Concierge | Meloney SmithNOLA Nites Concierge | Meloney Smith: We love the Hot from the oven biscuits and Fresh off the boat seafood from GW Fins!

Addiction Coffee is one of New Orleans.

17. Addiction Coffee

909 Iberville Street (Dauphine), New Orleans, LA
Café · Central Business District · 16 tips and reviews

Amy J.Amy Johnson Cook: Iced New Orleans coffee cuts through the NOLA heat and a Janes Addiction is the perfect wake you up treat.

21st Amendment is one of New Orleans.

18. 21st Amendment

8.8
725 Iberville St (btwn Bourbon St. & Royal St.), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Central Business District · 16 tips and reviews

Michael Z.Michael Zickefoose: Nice little bar on Iberville, across from Acme Oyster House. Really impressed with how nice the bar was (especially cleanliness)! Proprietors were friendly and super fun!

Welty's Deli is one of New Orleans.

19. Welty's Deli

8.5
336 Camp St, New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Central Business District · 20 tips and reviews

Jake W.Jake Weekley: Best roast beef sub I have ever had. Get the French onion soup to dip!

Majoria's Commerce Restaurant is one of New Orleans.

20. Majoria's Commerce Restaurant

7.1
300 Camp St (gravier), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Business District · 10 tips and reviews

MarieClaude B.MarieClaude Belley: look weird, taste AWESOME! their biscuits are reallllly good. That perfect look of a restaurant fixed in time

Arnaud's French 75 Bar is one of New Orleans.

21. Arnaud's French 75 Bar

8.9
813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter - CBD · 76 tips and reviews

Carole S.Carole Sharber: Trust your bartenders! They know how to make the classics Expertly! Try a Brandy Crestau! You will thank me.

Mr. B's Bistro is one of New Orleans.

22. Mr. B's Bistro

8.9
201 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Central Business District · 199 tips and reviews

BETBET: NOLA natives and tourists from around the world flock to this spot for their BBQ Shrimp. Do yourself a favor and pick up some while you're in the bayou!

Jimmy J's Cafe is one of New Orleans.

23. Jimmy J's Cafe

7.9
115 Chartres St (btwn Canal St. & Iberville St.), New Orleans, LA
Breakfast Spot · Central Business District · 89 tips and reviews

Haley S.Haley Stewart: The French toast Monte Cristo is to die for!!!

The Ruby Slipper is one of New Orleans.

24. The Ruby Slipper

8.8
204 Decatur St (at Common St), New Orleans, LA
Breakfast Spot · French Quarter · 336 tips and reviews

JonQuil 💋JonQuil 💋: Brandy Milk Punch Is A Must To Try (Delicious)

Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar is one of New Orleans.

25. Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar

8.1
739 Iberville St (Btw Royal St. & Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Business District · 274 tips and reviews

Oula L.Oula Lang: Get your oysters at the bar. Felix's is less busy and touristy than ACME, and the oysters are just as good.

Creole House Restaurant & Oyster Bar is one of New Orleans.

26. Creole House Restaurant & Oyster Bar

8.5
509 Canal St (Decatur Street), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 34 tips and reviews

Robin B.Robin Butler Conner: Shrimp and gouda grits, crab claws with texas toast for dipping, and grilled oysters with bacon and cheese!!! Delicious.

Atchafalaya Restaurant is one of New Orleans.

27. Atchafalaya Restaurant

9.0
901 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central City - Garden · 136 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Atchafalaya is an underlooked brunch gem. Be on the lookout for the duck hash, AND the “Eggs Treme”; a Benedict variation featuring a boudin cake, poached eggs, popcorn crawfish, and hollandaise. Read more.

Restaurant Rebirth is one of New Orleans.

28. Restaurant Rebirth

7.5
857 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 12 tips and reviews

james w.james whitney: Foie Gras Boudin Stuffed Quail

Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar is one of New Orleans.

29. Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar

8.8
4338 Saint Charles Ave (at Napoleon Ave.), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Touro · 107 tips and reviews

Ruth B.Ruth Becker: The crawfish and crab bisque is absolutely amazing! At least try a cup if you don't want it for an entire meal. Bisque + char-grilled oysters = happiness

Rum House is one of New Orleans.

30. Rum House

8.6
3128 Magazine St (9th St.), New Orleans, LA
Caribbean Restaurant · Irish Channel · 177 tips and reviews
Cafe Amelie is one of New Orleans.

31. Cafe Amelie

8.6
912 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 116 tips and reviews
Willie Mae's Scotch House is one of New Orleans.

32. Willie Mae's Scotch House

2401 Saint Ann St (Tonti Street), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Treme - Lafitte · 183 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Amazing fried chicken, often called the best in town. The food and atmosphere are quintessential New Orleans, among the best you’ll find in town. [Eater 38 Member]

Oceana Grill is one of New Orleans.

33. Oceana Grill

8.4
739 Conti St (at Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 314 tips and reviews

Ian G.Ian G: Ridiculously fast service; simple, straight up cajun food; good people. plus it's only a few steps off Bourbon. Check 'em out!

Royal House Oyster Bar is one of New Orleans.

34. Royal House Oyster Bar

8.2
441 Royal St (at St. Louis St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 238 tips and reviews

DensDens: This should the first things you do on your first morning in New Orleans... a dozen charbroiled oysters & killer Bloody Mary. Ask for the vodka at end of the bar that's been been bathing in olives

Shaya is one of New Orleans.

35. Shaya

9.1
4213 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Israeli Restaurant · Touro · 80 tips and reviews

Angela S.Angela San Telmo Loft: Excellent Middle Eastern food. A unique flair. Modern. Light. Sophisticated. Different. It's the Middle Eastern flavors you want and love but way interesting in terms of flavor & presentation.

Red Dog Diner is one of New Orleans.

36. Red Dog Diner

8.6
3122 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Gastropub · Irish Channel · 13 tips and reviews

Jessy N.Jessy Nunez: The lump crab and eggs sardou for breakfast was delicious!

Coulis is one of New Orleans.

37. Coulis

3625 Prytania St (at Antonine St.), New Orleans, LA
Breakfast Spot · Touro · 42 tips and reviews

Stephen B.Stephen Bailey: Order the single pancake. It is the size of the plate and the best pancake I have ever had. I almost cried when I tried it for the first time.

Casamento's is one of New Orleans.

38. Casamento's

8.5
4330 Magazine St (at Napoleon Ave.), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Touro · 43 tips and reviews

EaterEater: For decor, local renown, and general deliciousness, Casamento’s is hard to beat. You can’t go wrong with the chargrilled or raw oysters or the legendary oyster loaf. [Eater 38 Member]

Basin Seafood and Spirits is one of New Orleans.

39. Basin Seafood and Spirits

8.0
3222 Magazine St (btwn Pleasant & Harmony St.), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Irish Channel · 18 tips and reviews

Chris H.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!

Apolline is one of New Orleans.

40. Apolline

8.7
4729 Magazine St (Bordeaux), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Uptown · 19 tips and reviews

Lonnie K.Lonnie Kahoe: Such a cute brunch spot (and bottomless mimosas)! Get the egg apolline but substitute the waffle for biscuits or hash--the buttermilk waffle makes it too sweet in my opinion.

St. James Cheese Company is one of New Orleans.

41. St. James Cheese Company

9.0
5004 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA
Cheese Store · Uptown · 47 tips and reviews

Paula M.Paula Miller: Love this place for lunch. If you like salads they are very unique and delicious. Or you can get a cheese board with a selection. Great place.

Paladar 511 is one of New Orleans.

42. Paladar 511

9.4
511 Marigny St (Decatur), New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · Marigny · 35 tips and reviews

NeilNeil: Everything is delicious. Beautiful interior. I recommend the tuna crudo - I've had most in the city and this is the best.

Creole Creamery is one of New Orleans.

43. Creole Creamery

9.3
4924 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA
Ice Cream Parlor · Uptown · 123 tips and reviews
Cochon Butcher is one of New Orleans.

44. Cochon Butcher

9.4
930 Tchoupitoulas St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Lower Garden District · 586 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Cochon Butcher isn't just a fantastic butcher shop and deli hiding behind the famed Cochon - it's home to crazy good small plates, a decent bar, and the best sandwiches in town. [Eater 38 Member]

Willa Jean is one of New Orleans.

45. Willa Jean

9.2
611 Okeefe Ave (Girod St), New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Central Business District · 108 tips and reviews

Eitan L.Eitan Lidergot: Get there before 10:30 am so you can order the breakfast menu. Get the fried chicken and biscuit sandwich with Tabasco honey, blue crab with poached eggs and hollandaise, or avocado toast with eggs.

Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 is one of New Orleans.

46. Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29

9.2
321 N Peters St (Bienville), New Orleans, LA
Tiki Bar · French Quarter · 45 tips and reviews

Marigny9Marigny9: "The other Tiki bar" may have won Food & Wine's Best New Bar in the US, but L29's dream team of mixologists creates far superior cocktails that are not only drinkable but also delicious.

The National WWII Museum is one of New Orleans.

47. The National WWII Museum

9.3
945 Magazine St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans, LA
History Museum · Central Business District · 258 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The museum opened its doors on June 6 2000, the 56th anniversary of D-Day. The museum is located here because this is where the "Higgins Boats", vital to D-Day operations were designed, built & tested

Waldorf Astoria Hotel The Roosevelt New Orleans is one of New Orleans.

48. Waldorf Astoria Hotel The Roosevelt New Orleans

9.3
130 Roosevelt Way (btwn Canal & Common), New Orleans, LA
Hotel · Central Business District · 71 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: A Travel Channel Staff pick: This iconic New Orleans hotel combines southern hospitality, world-class service and historic surroundings.

Three Muses is one of New Orleans.

49. Three Muses

9.0
536 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Marigny · 160 tips and reviews

TaylorTaylor: Duck confit is delicious. And the Orange Blossom Sazerac is a great twist on a great drink.

French Truck Coffee is one of New Orleans.

50. French Truck Coffee

9.2
1200 Magazine St (Erato St), New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · Lower Garden District · 40 tips and reviews

AshlinAshlin: The floor-to-ceiling glass that separates French Truck's roasting operation in back from the third-wave cafe in front finishes off a look that matches their coffee: clean, bold, and New Orleanian.

Pulp and Grind is one of New Orleans.

51. Pulp and Grind

633 Camp St (at Girod St), New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · Central Business District · 32 tips and reviews

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: Great place to stop in and grab some espresso on the way to the museum. Fresh juice and comfortable seats to hang out in if you need to get some work done.

Spitfire Coffee is one of New Orleans.

52. Spitfire Coffee

627 Saint Peter St, New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · French Quarter · 119 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Hugh Acheson was happy to find “really great coffee in a coffee desert.” The French Quarter makes for a charming locale to enjoy a pour over from Orleans Coffee Exchange, Conundrum or Panther Coffee. Read more.

Herbsaint is one of New Orleans.

53. Herbsaint

8.9
701 Saint Charles Ave (Girod St.), New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 113 tips and reviews

TripExpertTripExpert: A tip from Lonely Planet, one of of reviewers: "This may cause a riot, but Herbsaint’s duck and andouille gumbo might be the best restaurant gumbo in town." -On TripExpert Read more.

Preservation Hall is one of New Orleans.

54. Preservation Hall

8.7
726 Saint Peter St (btwn Bourbon & Royal), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · French Quarter · 158 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The origins of performances here go back to the start of the 1960s. There was no dance floor & no food or drinks served - the focus was just on the music. The only products sold were jazz recordings.

Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World is one of New Orleans.

55. Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World

8.4
1380 Port of New Orleans Pl (Henderson), New Orleans, LA
Museum · Lower Garden District · 53 tips and reviews

NOLA Nites Concierge | Meloney SmithNOLA Nites Concierge | Meloney Smith: Getting a close-up look at giant Carnival creations while touring Mardi Gras World

Manny Randazzo King Cakes is one of New Orleans.

56. Manny Randazzo King Cakes

8.6
3515 N. Hullen Street, Metairie, LA
Bakery · 7 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Manny Randazzo King Cakes has been using a family recipe since 1965. -Travel Editor

Gene's Poboys and Daiquiris is one of New Orleans.

57. Gene's Poboys and Daiquiris

2199 St. Claude Ave (at Elysian Fields), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Seventh Ward · 48 tips and reviews

Aloysius M.Aloysius McMurphy: This is one of those "real New Orleans" local spots that tourists ask about, and then they get angry because they wound up "in the 'hood."

Central Grocery Co. is one of New Orleans.

58. Central Grocery Co.

923 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Deli · French Quarter - CBD · 156 tips and reviews

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: Created by Central Grocery in 1906, the muffuletta is New Orleans’ signature sandwich. If this sounds like your average Italian hero, then the delicious marinated olive salad will change your mind. Read more.

Guy's Po-Boys is one of New Orleans.

59. Guy's Po-Boys

8.2
5259 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Uptown · 26 tips and reviews

Find. Eat. Drink.Find. Eat. Drink.: Chef Donald Link orders the fried catfish po-boy. We also like the shrimp po-boy. Great with a Barq's Root Beer.

Stein's Market & Deli is one of New Orleans.

60. Stein's Market & Deli

8.7
2207 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Deli · Irish Channel · 100 tips and reviews

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Gambit's Best of New Orleans: Best Deli Read more.

Antoine's Restaurant is one of New Orleans.

61. Antoine's Restaurant

7.9
713 Saint Louis St (at Royal St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 123 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel 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.

Mr. Ed's Oyster Bar & Fish House is one of New Orleans.

62. Mr. Ed's Oyster Bar & Fish House

7.7
512 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · French Quarter · 15 tips and reviews

Joi D.Joi D.: Good drinks! Great place to chill if you're not into Bourbon St's craziness. Very friendly staff. Greg is a delight!

Trenasse is one of New Orleans.

63. Trenasse

7.7
444 Saint Charles Ave (at Perdido St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 18 tips and reviews

Krystal H.Krystal H.: This place had excellent service! The crab soup and asparagus soup were delicious. Cauliflower steak is to die for! Lobster tail slightly overdone but fried green tomatoes were on point.

Sazerac Bar is one of New Orleans.

64. Sazerac Bar

8.8
130 Roosevelt Way (at Common St), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Central Business District · 123 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: At the Sazerac Bar inside the Roosevelt Hotel, order a potent sazerac or a more refreshing Ramos Gin Fizz. -Travel Editor

Q&C Bar is one of New Orleans.

65. Q&C Bar

6.7
344 Camp St, New Orleans, LA
Bar · Central Business District · 7 tips and reviews
Salon by Sucré is one of New Orleans.

66. Salon by Sucré

622 Chartres St. (Between Royal & Chartres), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 6 tips and reviews
Pat O'Brien's is one of New Orleans.

67. Pat O'Brien's

8.1
718 Saint Peter St (at Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Piano Bar · French Quarter · 533 tips and reviews

MTVMTV: Must get a hurricane! - Preston, Real World: New Orleans

Commander's Palace is one of New Orleans.

68. Commander's Palace

9.0
1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Garden District · 322 tips and reviews
Red Fish Grill is one of New Orleans.

69. Red Fish Grill

8.4
115 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Business District · 163 tips and reviews
Frenchman And Chartres St is one of New Orleans.

70. Frenchman And Chartres St

Frenchman st (Chartres st), New Orleans, LA
Other Great Outdoors · Marigny · 4 tips and reviews