Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in New Orleans

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in New Orleans? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Spicy Mango

4.8

4.8 (40)

$50 and over

Caribbean

The Marigny

About the restaurant

Spicy Mango by Larry Morrow is a bold reimagining of Caribbean-Creole fusion, inspired by the deep-rooted cultural connections between New Orleans and the Caribbean. This vibrant concept blends soulful tradition with modern flair, capturing the rhythmic spirit and flavorful heritage of both regions.

Each dish is a celebration of shared history—where rich Creole influences meet tropical island flavors, creating a dynamic menu that’s as lively and layered as the cultures that inspired it.
With its warm, energetic ambiance and deeply rooted storytelling through food, Spicy Mango invites guests on a journey of flavor, music, and memory—honoring the past while embracing a bold, flavorful future.

For large party bookings (7+ people) email reservations@morrowhospitality.com

Top review

Haley

Dined 3 days ago

Spicy Mango is amazing! The ambiance, the flavors and the service were impeccable. We tried the signature drink which was delicious, and highlights were the elote, Cuban and rum cake, but it was all great! We’ll be back, thanks to the chef and our sweet server!

Bistro Daisy

5.0

5 (1384)

$30 and under

American

Uptown

About the restaurant

A quaint eatery nestled in the heart of Uptown New Orleans, Bistro Daisy -named for the daughter of owners Anton & Diane Schulte-opened in the summer of 2007. The Restaurant features fresh, seasonal and often local ingredients prepared in the American bistro style. Daisy's award-winning dishes and charming atmosphere have established this Uptown bistro as one of the city's premier dining experiences.

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RobinVIP

Dined 5 days ago

As always, the food and service were excellent! The lamb shank was so good!

Doris Metropolitan - New Orleans

4.9

4.9 (943)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Central Business District

About the restaurant

Doris Metropolitan is a high-end butchery and restaurant that handcrafts modern flavors and techniques that embrace Middle Eastern heritage and elevate the traditional steakhouse experience. Menu highlights include in-house dry aged beef and other high-quality meats that complement seasonal sides, vegetable-focused shared plates, exotic and locally sourced seafood, and a hand-selected caviar menu. Our house-crafted cocktails, extensive wine list, fine liquors, and house butchery blend together to offer you the luxuriant dining experience that keeps us thriving.

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michele

Dined 3 days ago

From start to finish it was a wonderful experience.

Saffron NOLA

4.9

4.9 (810)

$31 to $50

Indian

Uptown

About the restaurant

SAFFRON NOLA, the culmination of the Vilkhu family’s lifetime of passion for culture and food. Their James Beard nomination for Best New Restaurant in 2018 was hard-earned after gracing the New Orleans community with a catering business for 26-years and a pop-up restaurant for 6-years. In its sixth year, SAFFRON NOLA continues to garner accolades such as JBF Best Chef South 2024, 2025 and New York Times Best 25 Restaurants in New Orleans. They continue to charm guests by tying in culture, local ingredients, and hospitality.

Top review

Brandi

Dined 3 days ago

Our Saffron meal was probably the best meal we’ve eaten in a long time! Everything was amazing!

Dakar NOLA

4.9

4.9 (103)

$50 and over

African

Uptown

About the restaurant

Dakar NOLA is a modern Senegalese tasting menu restaurant. The menu is inspired by Chef Serigne Mbaye’s most cherished memories of his childhood in Dakar, Senegal.
Dinner at Dakar NOLA features a pescatarian tasting menu with some dishes served family-style.
We are a reservations only concept open Tuesday through Saturday and our dinner experience lasts 2.5 hours.
Our menu changes often and is mostly dairy and gluten-free.
Reservations are open 42 days at a time with a new period opening at 10 am central time.
We are unable to accommodate the following allergies: Fin fish, soy, shellfish aroma/fumes, allium, honey
**We can accommodate shellfish allergy and peanut if noted in the reservation.
We can NOT accommodate a Vegan diet or a vegetarian that does not eat food cooked in seafood broth.
We are able to accommodate a gluten intolerance/allergy
In order to minimize disruptions to the kitchen, late arrivals will be served the current course being served

Top review

LaynaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful! Every course left me wanting more. So delicious and filling. Met some lovely strangers. Nice conversation. Would definitely recommend the experience.

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Experience

Tasting Menu - Communal Dining

Experience

Tasting Menu - Private Table

Restaurant August

4.9

4.9 (8339)

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

Central Business District

About the restaurant

August is a Contemporary Creole restaurant creating unique dishes with a focus on Louisiana ingredients and inspired by classical training. Located in a historic 19th century French-Creole building in New Orleans’ Central Business District, the main dining room caters to the most unique dining experience. The interior is rich with original architectural details, gleaming hardwood floors, soaring columns, mahogany paneling and antique mirrors.

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Robin

Dined 7 days ago

Loved this place! We will definitely return. From the hostess to the dessert, it was perfect. Our appetizer was the foie gras, one of the best appetizers I’ve had. We had the fish and the scallops…beautiful presentations and just as delicious as they looked. For dessert we had the blackberry magnolia opera cake; it was absolutely perfect. The service was perfect, no complaints at all.

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Popular dish

torchon of foie gras

Popular dish

red snapper Pontchartrain

Popular dish

blackened grouper

Atchafalaya Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (6724)

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Garden District

About the restaurant

Atchafalaya is a true New Orleans neighborhood eatery where the eclectic yet elegant atmosphere is only outshone by the attentive service and delicious local fare. Nestled under the oaks on the edges of the Irish Channel, Magazine Street, and historic Garden districts, this hidden gem is one the best contemporary Creole dining experiences that one can find in the city. Neighbors, locals, and out of towners alike will become regulars after experiencing the brand of hospitality offered by New Orleans’ only five “A” restaurant. If having standards such as a gumbo du jour, blue crab raviolo, or shrimp & grits, a nightly seafood special, or a filet paired with a selection from the world class wine program you will not be disappointed. The introductions of brunch, live music, cocktails, and now an extensive happy hour continue the newest culinary chapter for a storied local haunt, embracing New Orleans’ culinary culture while placing contemporary spin on traditional New Orleans cuisine.

Top review

Brandon

Dined 2 days ago

We had a great time. We’ve always loved the casual, funky atmosphere at Atchafalaya. Service was super friendly and jovial. The bar was backed up, so we had to wait longer than we’d like for drinks, but, they were slammed. We enjoyed our food all around with more hits than misses. We were seated directly in front of the band, which worried us, and while we did have to speak loudly, we managed to communicate. The band was fabulous! So, we rolled with the convivial vibe and fun day Sunday feels. We recommend it as a stellar example of the NOLA experience.

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Popular dish

Lowcountry Shrimp & Grits

Desi Vega Steakhouse Covington

4.9

4.9 (1067)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Covington

About the restaurant

Thank you for choosing Desi Vega’s Steakhouse Northshore, located in the heart of Covington.

If your preferred reservation time is not available through Open Table, please call the restaurant directly to check availability at (985) 276-4994.

Our dining experience is also available at the Bar. Bar seats are on a first come first serve basis.

Top review

Stephen

Dined 3 days ago

The grilled fish,crab cakes and crabmeat augratiin and meatballs were excellent Service and staff excellent

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4.9

4.9 (1084)

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

Central Business District

About the restaurant

Themed Tea Dates: Galentine's Tea- February 14, Mardi Gras Tea- February 15 & 16, *Irish Tea- March 16 (Adults Only- Price $95pp), Strawberry Tea- April 5, Easter -April 19 & 20, Mothers Day-May 10&11, Princess Tea-June 21 & 22 (Price-Adult $80pp & Kids $55pp) *Prohibition Tea-July 19 (Adults Only-Price $95pp), *LGBTEA August 30, (Adults Only-Price $95pp), *Halloween Tea-October 25 & 26 (Price-Adults $80pp & Kids $55pp) *Holiday Tea-November 28-Dec 31st (Adults $80pp & Kids 12 & under $55pp) (limited seating) - Please call for availability.

Experience the delightful tradition of afternoon tea at Le Salon. Sip from a selection of 30 of the finest loose-leaf variety brews while your ears enjoy soft melodies from a harpist or pianist from the LA Philharmonic Orchestra. Enjoy an assortment of delicious tea sandwiches, scones and sweets as you engage in one of New Orleans locals most beloved and fashionable pastimes.

Top review

TedVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Elegant, formal tea service that is unsurpassed. Dress for the occasion!

The Grill Room

4.9

4.9 (1629)

$50 and over

American

Central Business District

About the restaurant

The Grill Room at The Windsor Court is recognized as a local leader in Modern American cuisine with a distinct New Orleans flair. Join us for a truly remarkable breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of the finest restaurants in the world - and one of only three, four-star/four-diamond restaurants in all of Louisiana.

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ElizabethVIP

Dined 4 days ago

My friend and I decided to meet for lunch to celebrate our mutual close birthdays and had a lovely afternoon. It is a beautiful restaurant with such New Orleans ambiance and the equivalent hospitality. The hostess and our server were both lovely. We had the perfect level of attention and our server did an excellent wine presentation, and brought a delightful surprise of chocolate strawberries to celebrate our birthdays. The tuna crudo was perfect and the redfish very fresh! We lingered, took our time, enjoyed our wine and never felt rushed in any way. The beauty of the Windsor Court starts when you step in to that familiar fragrance followed by the beautiful New Orleans Splendor which carries up to the Grill Room and Polo Club. It is a must do and a local gem.

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Experience

Complimentary Valet Parking

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