Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in New Orleans

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best value 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!

Bistro Daisy

4.9

4.9 (1305)

$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.

Top review

Kate

Dined 6 days ago

Always a delightful dining experience at Bistro Daisy!

Irene's

4.9

4.9 (4095)

$31 to $50

Italian

French Quarter

About the restaurant

*Please note that if your desired reservation time is not available online, or your party is larger than those accepted through this service, please call the restaurant. We are happy and excited to make great effort in accommodating you. *

RESERVATION POLICY: Reservations requiring a credit card are subject to a $10/person fee as a result of no call-no show, or if not cancelled before 4:00pm central time on the reservation date.

Our cuisine is country French and Italian with a New Orleans influence. Although a majority of our seating is available for walk-in guests we do take reservations. While you wait we have a piano player and serve cocktails. We look forward to serving you.
"Love and Cuisine, Sempre con Passione"

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Richard M

Dined 5 days ago

Outstanding service and food. Hunter waited on us hand and foot. Couldn’t have been any better service or food

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4.9

4.9 (219)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Chalmette

About the restaurant

Casual American spot with sandwiches & salads for lunch & heartier fare for dinner, plus a full bar.

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Rae Annvip

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Delicious as always . Hadn’t had the Prime Rib in a while , did not disappoint….yummy !

Marcello's - Covington

4.9

4.9 (229)

$30 and under

Italian

Covington

About the restaurant

Please call for reservations. Due to Covid - 19 restrictions online reservation will be suspended until further notice. 985-400-5668
Our hours of operation will be:
Sunday & Monday - closed
Tuesday - Thursday - 4 pm - 9 pm
Friday - 11 am - 9 pm
Saturday - 4 pm - 9 pm
Happy Hour - Tuesday - Friday 4 pm - 6 pm
1/2 price appetizers
1/2 price glasses of wine and specialty cocktails

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

Our first time and it won’t be our last. Service was excellent. One of the best Old Fashioneds we’ve ever had. We had calamari, the grouper special with crawfish and Parmesan polenta and the Veal Palermo. Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious!

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Popular dish

Palermo

MoPho

4.7

4.7 (443)

$30 and under

Southeast Asian

Mid-City / City Park

About the restaurant

MOPHO strives to be a true neighborhood restaurant, combining the flavors of Southeast Louisiana and Southeast Asia. From rich pho broths, to hand ground curries, and our signature bubble tea cocktails; everything at MOPHO is made from scratch with care and attention to freshness and flavor. We also serve whole roasted hog brushed with lemongrass, garlic, and chiles every Saturday for lunch.
In 2014, MOPHO was nominated as one of Bon Appetit's Top 50 Best New Restaurants. It was also named Restaurant of the Year by New Orleans Magazine and People's Choice Best New Restaurant by Gambit Magazine in 2014.

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Judith

Dined on Aug 14, 2024

I have been to mofo twice in the last two weeks and was absolutely delighted. The food was excellent and I had the same server both times who was knowledgeable, competent and efficient. I did not feel it all rushed and he very much knew the menu and the wines. One of my new favorite places.!

Shaya

4.9

4.9 (5011)

$31 to $50

Israeli

Uptown

About the restaurant

Shaya restaurant marries Israeli staples with Southern flavors and modern techniques, striking a balance between innovation and tradition. Shaya approaches Israeli cuisine as a grand mosaic, drawing influence and inspiration from North Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Turkey and Greece. The contemporary menu reflects the ongoing evolution of Israeli food and celebrates the abundance of Louisiana. Shaya highlights seasonal, responsibly- and locally-sourced ingredients.

The wood-fire oven is central to both the menu and the dining experience, from the incredible homemade, wood-fired pita to vegetable-centric small plates and heartier entrees. Many of the dishes on the diverse menu are meant to be shared and enjoyed throughout many courses.

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CAROLYNvip

Dined 2 days ago

They graciously handled my early arrival , which I do much appreciate. My server was outstanding. Always busy and noisy in Monday

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4.9

4.9 (1692)

$30 and under

Creole

Carrollton

About the restaurant

Since 1933 Ye Olde College Inn has served generations of New Orleanians. Come join us at a true New Orleans farm to table landmark. Our menu features our latest Creole specials and plenty of twists on traditional New Orleans standards. We have a farm located adjacent to the restaurant where we get a variety of fresh produce. Next door is another New Orleans landmark, the Rock’n'Bowl®. Ask for a $5 off voucher when you dine from the entree section of our menu. - visit www.rocknbowl.com for live music listings

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Melanie

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Ye Olde College Inn is consistently good food, nice atmosphere, with value.

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4.8

4.8 (606)

$30 and under

Latin American

Garden District

About the restaurant

Mayas Restaurant is a captivating Latin dining experience with exciting social rhythms. We feature the cuisines of multiple countries of Latin American, but rather than simply transferring dishes we pay compliment to the ingredients that are natural to Latin America. Our food is prepared from scratch using classic and modern techniques but always remembering the aromas and flavors of our mother's and grandmother's kitchen. We invite you to choose your own escapade by selecting from our Plantains, Ceviches, Empanadas, Curries, Steaks, and Small Plates for a multi-course dining experience.

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Michaelvip

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Food, drinks, service were great! This is a small place and the food is made to order; so, you have to enjoy the signature cocktails and appetizers before dinner.

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Popular dish

Ceviche De Dorado

Atchafalaya Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (6368)

$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

Bill

Dined on Sep 9, 2024

I rarely write a review, but everything about this wonderful restaurant was so superb: the service from every single staff member, the ambience, and of course the food ! Others had written 5/5 reviews on OpenTable and TripAdvisor, which led me to pick Atchafalaya Restaurant over the many restaurants in New Orleans. I hope my review will lead others to my now favorite restaurant there.

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Popular dish

Lowcountry Shrimp & Grits

4.8

4.8 (149)

$31 to $50

Traditional Spanish

Covington

About the restaurant

Welcome to Valencia! It's our pleasure to serve our community located in beautiful, historic downtown Covington. Valencia brings alive the spirit of New Orleans, Louisiana and Valencia, Spain in an eclectic combination of flavors to dazzle your palette. We pay homage to the traditional cuisine from these areas with the addition of flavor infusions from both regions!

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Elson

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Wonderful dining experience! Food was incredible and our server, Staci, was the best!

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