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Café du Monde is one of NO fo sho.

1. Café du Monde

8.7
800 Decatur St (at The French Market), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 1561 tips and reviews
Cochon Butcher is one of NO fo sho.

2. Cochon Butcher

9.4
930 Tchoupitoulas St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Lower Garden District · 586 tips and reviews
Café Beignet is one of NO fo sho.

3. Café Beignet

8.1
311 Bourbon St (btwn Bienville & Conti St), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter - CBD · 121 tips and reviews
The Alibi is one of NO fo sho.

4. The Alibi

8.3
811 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA
Bar · Central Business District · 23 tips and reviews
Mother's Restaurant is one of NO fo sho.

5. Mother's Restaurant

8.2
401 Poydras St (at Tchoupitoulas St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 479 tips and reviews
Napoleon House is one of NO fo sho.

6. Napoleon House

8.7
500 Chartres St (St. Louis), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 193 tips and reviews
Bayona is one of NO fo sho.

7. Bayona

8.7
430 Dauphine St (btwn St. Louis and Conti), New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · French Quarter · 57 tips and reviews
Jacques-Imo's Cafe is one of NO fo sho.

8. Jacques-Imo's Cafe

8.7
8324 Oak St (at Dante Street), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 175 tips and reviews
Galatoire's is one of NO fo sho.

9. Galatoire's

7.7
209 Bourbon St (at Iberville St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 101 tips and reviews
Emeril's is one of NO fo sho.

10. Emeril's

8.3
800 Tchoupitoulas St (at Julia Street), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 114 tips and reviews
NOLA is one of NO fo sho.

11. NOLA

534 Saint Louis St, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · French Quarter · 136 tips and reviews
Boondock Saint is one of NO fo sho.

12. Boondock Saint

8.5
731 Saint Peter St (btw Bourbon and Royal St), New Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 29 tips and reviews
Dooky Chase Restaurant is one of NO fo sho.

13. Dooky Chase Restaurant

8.6
2301 Orleans Ave (at N Miro St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Treme - Lafitte · 68 tips and reviews
Willie Mae's Scotch House is one of NO fo sho.

14. Willie Mae's Scotch House

2401 Saint Ann St (Tonti Street), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Treme - Lafitte · 183 tips and reviews
Cafe Reconcile is one of NO fo sho.

15. Cafe Reconcile

8.6
1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Central City - Garden · 22 tips and reviews

EaterEater: 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]

Sylvain is one of NO fo sho.

16. Sylvain

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

EaterEater: New American, gastropub-style restaurant in the Quarter helmed by Chef Alex Harrell. Widely acclaimed as a very high-end restaurant at a price point that’s high but not terrifying. [Eater 38 Member]

Boucherie is one of NO fo sho.

17. Boucherie

8.9
1506 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 80 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It’s also worth tracking down Boucherie’s food truck, The Que Crawl. [Eater 38 Member]

Parkway Bakery & Tavern is one of NO fo sho.

18. 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]

The Joint is one of NO fo sho.

19. The Joint

9.1
701 Mazant St (at Royal), New Orleans, LA
BBQ Joint · Bywater · 131 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Zagat loves it, Saints players love it, you should love it, too. [Eater 38 Member]

Crescent Pie & Sausage Company is one of NO fo sho.

20. Crescent Pie & Sausage Company

4400 Banks St (S. Alexander St.), New Orleans, LA
Pizzeria · Mid-City · 31 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The best (or at least most whimsical) dish? “A Link,” which is one link of sausage, whatever the chef feels like sending your way. [Eater 38 Member]

Cochon Butcher is one of NO fo sho.

21. Cochon Butcher

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

EaterEater: A James Beard Award winning restaurant run by two James Beard Award winning chefs, there’s no surprise Cochon is among the best restaurants in town. [Eater 38 Member]

Domilise's Po-Boys is one of NO fo sho.

22. Domilise's Po-Boys

8.8
5240 Annunciation St (at Bellecastle St.), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Uptown - Carrollton · 65 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It’s impossible to say any shop has the best po’ boys, but they make a strong claim to that title here. They’re expensive for po’ boys, but they’re large and worth every penny. [Eater 38 Member]

Lola's is one of NO fo sho.

23. Lola's

8.5
3312 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA
Spanish Restaurant · Bayou St. John · 30 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Best Spanish food in town, but watch out for the bread: It’s not free, even though the servers will just keep bringing it as if it was on the house. [Eater 38 Member]

Willie Mae's Scotch House is one of NO fo sho.

24. 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]

The Company Burger is one of NO fo sho.

25. The Company Burger

9.0
4600 Freret St. (at Cadiz St.), New Orleans, LA
Burger Joint · Freret · 81 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It doesn't hurt that chef/owner Adam Biderman opened the shop after a stint at Atlanta spot Holeman & Finch. He was responsible for the uber-famous burger there. [Eater 38 Member]

Bacchanal Wine is one of NO fo sho.

26. 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]

Toups Meatery is one of NO fo sho.

27. Toups Meatery

8.8
845 N Carrollton Ave (Dumaine), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · City Park · 53 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A meat-centric spot chef Isaac Toups and his wife Amanda. House-cured meat and house-made sausages (plus other non-meat options). Oh, and they have insanely good Doberge cake. [Eater 38 Member]

High Hat is one of NO fo sho.

28. High Hat

9.0
4500 Freret St (Jena), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Freret · 52 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The Deep South-inspired casual eatery blends New Orleans classics with Delta-inspired dishes. Think cornhusk tamales, pimento cheese plates and fried catfish with hushpuppies. [Eater 38 Member]

Booty's Street Food is one of NO fo sho.

29. Booty's Street Food

800 Louisa St (Dauphine), New Orleans, LA
Tapas Restaurant · Bywater · 39 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This Bywater restaurant serves Stumptown coffee and local pastries for breakfast, and a variety of street food, from ceviche to banh mi, for lunch and dinner. [Eater 38 Member]

Marti's Restaurant is one of NO fo sho.

30. Marti's Restaurant

7.8
1041 Dumaine St (Rampart), New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · French Quarter · 3 tips and reviews
Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard is one of NO fo sho.

31. Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard

8.2
819 Conti St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 30 tips and reviews
Kingfish is one of NO fo sho.

32. Kingfish

8.5
337 Chartres St (at Chartres & Conti), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 110 tips and reviews