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The Joint is one of NOLA.

1. The Joint

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

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Gambit's Best of New Orleans 2011 Winner: "Best Barbecue Restaurant" Read more.

Mother's Restaurant is one of NOLA.

2. 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

Gloria C.Gloria Chin: supposedly has the world's best baked ham. try their po boys and roast beef. they have a special ingredient, "debris".

3. Commander's Palace

9.0
1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Garden District · 322 tips and reviews

Gloria C.Gloria Chin: go here for the jazz brunch, turtle soup & bread pudding souffle

4. Café du Monde

8.7
800 Decatur St (at The French Market), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 1561 tips and reviews

Gloria C.Gloria Chin: get coffee & beignet. featured on Man v. Food

Willie Mae's Scotch House is one of NOLA.

5. 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]

Dooky Chase Restaurant is one of NOLA.

6. 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

7. Maple Leaf Bar

8.1
8316 Oak St (at Dante St.), New Orleans, LA
Bar · Uptown - Carrollton · 70 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: Known for music and having an enjoyable time, stop by this bar for live music 7 days a week. It’s most popular on Tuesday nights when the Rebirth Brass Band plays.

Jacques-Imo's Cafe is one of NOLA.

8. 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

EaterEater: Most of the menu is straight-up Creole, among the best in town. You will likely have to wait for a seat, but the Maple Leaf Bar is half a block away, so it’s no big deal. [Eater 38 Member]

The Market Cafe is one of NOLA.

9. The Market Cafe

7.7
1000 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 108 tips and reviews

10. Central Grocery Co.

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

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Be sure to buy a muffaletta sandwich, made with Italian deli meats, cheeses and chopped-olive salad on round bread. Before the first bite, place a heavy napkin on your lap! -Travel Editor

Pêche is one of NOLA.

11. Pêche

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

Jimmy M.Jimmy Mouton: Everything is really tasty, but you'll be missing out if you don't get whatever fish is fresh caught. They'll bake it and bring it out whole and you'll eat it and you'll love it.

Emeril's is one of NOLA.

12. Emeril's

8.5
800 Tchoupitoulas St (at Julia Street), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 114 tips and reviews
Cochon Butcher is one of NOLA.

13. Cochon Butcher

9.4
930 Tchoupitoulas St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Lower Garden District · 586 tips and reviews
The Camellia Grill is one of NOLA.

14. 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