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New Orleans

1. 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]

2. Il Posto Italian Cafe

4607 Dryades St, New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · Uptown · 29 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Il Posto is an oft-overlooked spot for a glass of wine and a tasty dinner. [Eater 38 Member]

3. 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]

4. 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]

5. Three Muses

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

EaterEater: The focus here is on the music as much as the food—both are great—making it a quintessential New Orleans experience. [Eater 38 Member]

6. 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]

7. 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]

8. 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]

9. St. James Cheese Company

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

EaterEater: It closes at 6 during the week, but is open until 8 Friday & Saturday nights, making it a good spot for an early dinner (read: date night) before catching a movie at the Prytania. [Eater 38 Member]

10. 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]

11. Mimi's in the Marigny

2601 Royal St (at Franklin Ave), New Orleans, LA
Tapas Restaurant · Bywater · 76 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Get there early & enjoy your food in a relatively quiet & peaceful bar setting, or get there late, dance your ass off, & feed your soul. Get the patatas bravas & thank us later. [Eater 38 Member]

12. Domilise's Po-Boys

8.7
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]

13. 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]

14. 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

EaterEater: The fried chicken rivals that at nearby Willie Mae’s, and the fried catfish will be some of the best you’ve ever had. [Eater 38 Member]

15. Juan's Flying Burrito

8.7
2018 Magazine St (at Saint Andrew), New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 115 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Combining all sorts of flavors and ingredients into normal Mexican dishes like tacos and quesadillas, Juan’s also offers regular happy hour specials on margs and mojitos. [Eater 38 Member]

16. Satsuma

8.5
3218 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · Bywater · 70 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Ridiculous selection of fresh-squeezed juices. [Eater 38 Member]

17. Maurepas Foods

3200 Burgundy St (at Louisa), New Orleans, LA
Gastropub · Bywater · 54 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Maurepas Foods does quality fine dining food w/o any of the fuss or price. Like Dante's Kitchen, the focus is very much on the freshness of the ingredients, especially the veggies. [Eater 38 Member]

18. 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]

19. 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]

20. Ye Olde College Inn

8.2
3000 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 19 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef Brad McGeehee, who doesn't just source locally, but in-house, creates daily specials showcasing produce (and eggs) from the restaurant's own farm. [Eater 38 Member]

Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar is one of New Orleans.

21. Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar

7.8
3636 Bienville St (btwn N. Telemachus & N. Genois), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Mid-City · 31 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This classic family-owned, neighborhood haunt serves giant frozen mugs of soda and beer, huge helpings of red beans and rice, pasta, fried seafood, and a killer shrimp remoulade. [Eater 38 Member]

Maïs Arepas is one of New Orleans.

22. Maïs Arepas

9.2
1200 Carondelet St (Clio st.), New Orleans, LA
Arepa Restaurant · Central City - Garden · 32 tips and reviews

EaterEater: For a taste of authentic Columbian comfort food, arepas in particular, head to this eatery from former-Baru partner David Mantilla. There is nowhere else in town quite like it. [Eater 38 Member]

Carrollton Market is one of New Orleans.

23. Carrollton Market

8132 Hampson St (Dublin Street), New Orleans, LA
Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 7 tips and reviews
Square Root is one of New Orleans.

24. Square Root

1800 Magazine St (St Mary's), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 6 tips and reviews
NOLA Smokehouse is one of New Orleans.

25. NOLA Smokehouse

739 Jackson Ave (Annunciation), New Orleans, LA
BBQ Joint · Lower Garden District · 8 tips and reviews
Meauxbar is one of New Orleans.

26. Meauxbar

942 N Rampart St (corner of St. Philip Street), New Orleans, LA
Wine Bar · French Quarter · 25 tips and reviews
The Franklin is one of New Orleans.

27. The Franklin

8.6
2600 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Bywater · 15 tips and reviews
Del Fuego Taqueria is one of New Orleans.

28. Del Fuego Taqueria

4518 Magazine St (Jena Street), New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 14 tips and reviews
CellarDoor is one of New Orleans.

29. CellarDoor

916 Lafayette St (Baronne Street), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Central Business District · 18 tips and reviews
Bourbon House is one of New Orleans.

30. Bourbon House

8.1
144 Bourbon St (at Iberville St.), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Business District · 206 tips and reviews
Café du Monde is one of New Orleans.

31. Café du Monde

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

32. Café Du Monde

8.3
500 Port of New Orleans Pl Ste 27 (at Riverwalk Marketplace), New Orleans, LA
Café · Central Business District · 96 tips and reviews
Morning Call is one of New Orleans.

33. Morning Call

City Park - Casino Building, New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · City Park · 68 tips and reviews
Cochon Restaurant is one of New Orleans.

34. Cochon Restaurant

9.2
930 Tchoupitoulas St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 206 tips and reviews
The Ruby Slipper is one of New Orleans.

35. The Ruby Slipper

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

36. Pêche

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

37. Herbsaint

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

38. Luke

8.9
333 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Central Business District · 329 tips and reviews
Sazerac Bar is one of New Orleans.

39. Sazerac Bar

8.9
130 Roosevelt Way (at Common St), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Central Business District · 123 tips and reviews
Restaurant August is one of New Orleans.

40. Restaurant August

8.6
301 Tchoupitoulas St (Gravier St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 107 tips and reviews
Emeril's is one of New Orleans.

41. 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 New Orleans.

42. NOLA

534 Saint Louis St, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · French Quarter · 136 tips and reviews
Commander's Palace is one of New Orleans.

43. Commander's Palace

9.0
1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Garden District · 322 tips and reviews
Central Grocery Co. is one of New Orleans.

44. Central Grocery Co.

923 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Deli · French Quarter - CBD · 156 tips and reviews
Mother's Restaurant is one of New Orleans.

45. 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
Coop's Place is one of New Orleans.

46. Coop's Place

7.8
1109 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 332 tips and reviews
d.b.a. is one of New Orleans.

47. d.b.a.

8.8
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 134 tips and reviews
Dante's Kitchen is one of New Orleans.

48. Dante's Kitchen

736 Dante St, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 40 tips and reviews
Port of Call is one of New Orleans.

49. Port of Call

8.5
838 Esplanade Ave (at Dauphine St.), New Orleans, LA
Burger Joint · French Quarter · 229 tips and reviews
Yo Mama's Bar & Grill is one of New Orleans.

50. Yo Mama's Bar & Grill

727 Saint Peter St (2nd Floor Bar), New Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 138 tips and reviews
Pat O'Brien's is one of New Orleans.

51. Pat O'Brien's

8.2
718 Saint Peter St (at Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Piano Bar · French Quarter · 533 tips and reviews
Bayona is one of New Orleans.

52. Bayona

8.7
430 Dauphine St (btwn St. Louis and Conti), New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · French Quarter · 57 tips and reviews
Stanley is one of New Orleans.

53. Stanley

7.9
547 Saint Ann St (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 253 tips and reviews
French Market is one of New Orleans.

54. French Market

8.7
1008 N Peters St (btwn Ursulines Ave. & Barracks St.), New Orleans, LA
Farmers Market · French Quarter · 227 tips and reviews
Jacques-Imo's Cafe is one of New Orleans.

55. Jacques-Imo's Cafe

8.9
8324 Oak St (at Dante Street), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 175 tips and reviews
The Old Coffeepot Restaurant is one of New Orleans.

56. The Old Coffeepot Restaurant

714 Saint Peter St (at Royal St), New Orleans, LA
Breakfast Spot · French Quarter · 96 tips and reviews
Café Adelaide & the Swizzle Stick Bar is one of New Orleans.

57. Café Adelaide & the Swizzle Stick Bar

300 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Central Business District · 82 tips and reviews
Green Goddess is one of New Orleans.

58. Green Goddess

307 Exchange Pl, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 119 tips and reviews
Bar Tonique is one of New Orleans.

59. Bar Tonique

8.6
820 N Rampart St (at St. Ann sT), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter · 110 tips and reviews
Frenchmen Street is one of New Orleans.

60. Frenchmen Street

8.6
300 - 635 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
Road · Marigny · 53 tips and reviews
Blue Nile is one of New Orleans.

61. Blue Nile

8.4
532 Frenchmen St (btwn Decatur St & Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Rock Club · Marigny · 68 tips and reviews
Melange Speakeasy Bar is one of New Orleans.

62. Melange Speakeasy Bar

7.0
2106 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70119, New Orleans, LA
Speakeasy · Marigny · 15 tips and reviews
Maple Leaf Bar is one of New Orleans.

63. Maple Leaf Bar

8.1
8316 Oak St (at Dante St.), New Orleans, LA
Bar · Uptown - Carrollton · 70 tips and reviews
Tipitina's is one of New Orleans.

64. Tipitina's

9.3
501 Napoleon Ave (at Tchoupitoulas), New Orleans, LA
Music Venue · Central City - Garden · 46 tips and reviews
La Petite Grocery is one of New Orleans.

65. La Petite Grocery

9.0
4238 Magazine St (General Pershing), New Orleans, LA
Bar · Central City - Garden · 80 tips and reviews
Juan's Flying Burrito is one of New Orleans.

66. Juan's Flying Burrito

8.9
4724 S Carrollton Ave (at Canal St.), New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · Mid-City · 66 tips and reviews
Pho Tau Bay is one of New Orleans.

67. Pho Tau Bay

133C Westbank Expwy., Gretna, LA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews
Elizabeth's is one of New Orleans.

68. Elizabeth's

8.8
601 Gallier St (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Bywater · 179 tips and reviews
The Company Burger is one of New Orleans.

69. The Company Burger

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

70. Cowbell

8801 Oak Street, New Orleans, LA
Burger Joint · Uptown - Carrollton · 55 tips and reviews
MoPho is one of New Orleans.

71. MoPho

8.0
514 City Park Ave, New Orleans, LA
Vietnamese Restaurant · City Park · 46 tips and reviews
Borgne is one of New Orleans.

72. Borgne

601 Loyola Ave (btwn Poydras & Girod), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Business District · 73 tips and reviews
DISTRICT. Donuts. Sliders. Brew. is one of New Orleans.

73. DISTRICT. Donuts. Sliders. Brew.

8.9
2209 Magazine St (Jackson), New Orleans, LA
Donut Shop · Irish Channel · 198 tips and reviews
Café Du Monde is one of New Orleans.

74. Café Du Monde

8.6
4700 Veterans Memorial Blvd (at Lime St.), Metairie, LA
Café · 44 tips and reviews
Croissant d'Or Patisserie is one of New Orleans.

75. Croissant d'Or Patisserie

8.3
617 Ursulines Ave (btwn Chartres & Royal), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 85 tips and reviews
The Orange Couch is one of New Orleans.

76. The Orange Couch

7.9
2339 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · Marigny · 50 tips and reviews
Cake Cafe & Bakery is one of New Orleans.

77. Cake Cafe & Bakery

2440 Chartres St (at Spain Street), New Orleans, LA
Café · Marigny · 96 tips and reviews
La Divina Cafe e Gelateria is one of New Orleans.

78. La Divina Cafe e Gelateria

621 Saint Peter St (btwn Chartres & Royal), New Orleans, LA
Ice Cream Parlor · French Quarter · 27 tips and reviews
La Divina at Loyola is one of New Orleans.

79. La Divina at Loyola

Loyola University New Orleans (Carrollton Hall), New Orleans, LA
Dessert Shop · Audubon · 10 tips and reviews
Sucré is one of New Orleans.

80. Sucré

8.7
3025 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Dessert Shop · Irish Channel · 130 tips and reviews
Sucré is one of New Orleans.

81. Sucré

3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd (Lakeside Mall (next to Bravo!)), Metairie, LA
Ice Cream Parlor · 34 tips and reviews
Creole Creamery is one of New Orleans.

82. Creole Creamery

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

83. Creole Creamery

8.8
6260 Vicksburg St, New Orleans, LA
Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 15 tips and reviews
Napoleon House is one of New Orleans.

84. Napoleon House

8.7
500 Chartres St (St. Louis), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 193 tips and reviews
Mariza is one of New Orleans.

85. Mariza

2900 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · Bywater · 19 tips and reviews
The Grill is one of New Orleans.

86. The Grill

540 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
Diner · French Quarter · 154 tips and reviews
The Camellia Grill is one of New Orleans.

87. The Camellia Grill

8.2
626 S Carrollton Ave (btwn St Charles Ave & Hampson St), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 131 tips and reviews
Domenica is one of New Orleans.

88. Domenica

8.9
123 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 265 tips and reviews
Mr. B's Bistro is one of New Orleans.

89. Mr. B's Bistro

8.9
201 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Central Business District · 199 tips and reviews
Root is one of New Orleans.

90. Root

1800 Magazine St. (St. Marys), New Orleans, LA
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 59 tips and reviews
Restaurant R'evolution is one of New Orleans.

91. Restaurant R'evolution

8.8
777 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 82 tips and reviews
Coquette is one of New Orleans.

92. Coquette

9.1
2800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Garden District · 68 tips and reviews
Waldorf Astoria Hotel The Roosevelt New Orleans is one of New Orleans.

93. 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
The Carousel Bar & Lounge is one of New Orleans.

94. The Carousel Bar & Lounge

8.8
214 Royal St (in Hotel Monteleone), New Orleans, LA
Hotel Bar · French Quarter · 273 tips and reviews
The Delachaise is one of New Orleans.

95. The Delachaise

9.0
3442 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
Wine Bar · Touro · 53 tips and reviews
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar is one of New Orleans.

96. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

8.7
941 Bourbon St (at St Philip St), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 381 tips and reviews
Cure is one of New Orleans.

97. Cure

8.7
4905 Freret St (Upperline St.), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Freret · 95 tips and reviews
Brigtsen's Restaurant is one of New Orleans.

98. Brigtsen's Restaurant

8.8
723 Dante St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 28 tips and reviews
GW Fins is one of New Orleans.

99. GW Fins

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