Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in New Orleans / Louisiana? 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

5.0

5 (1373)

$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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Louis

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

The food was outstanding as always. The service was exceptional. A good to restaurant for any very special celebration.

Saffron NOLA

5.0

5 (791)

$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.

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Elizabeth

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

I wanted comfort food for dinner so returned to Saffron for the chicken biriyani and was pleased as always. Mr. Vilkhu stopped by our table to welcome us. We had a good time and will return.

The Kingsway

4.9

4.9 (32)

$50 and over

Contemporary Asian

Uptown

About the restaurant

The Kingsway is a fine dining Asian restaurant by Chef Ashwin Vilkhu, a 2025 James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef: South, and the next chapter from the family behind the acclaimed Saffron NOLA.
Inspired by the deeply personal flavors of childhood dinners and the cultural crossroads of Asia, The Kingsway offers a contemporary interpretation of tradition—refined, intentional, and rooted in heritage.

Set in a Japandi-Scandinavian inspired space defined by clean lines, natural textures, and understated elegance, the dining room mirrors the philosophy of the kitchen: thoughtful, minimal, and quietly bold. Precision and warmth guide each guest experience, from the first pour to the last bite.

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MegVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Beautiful restaurant with superb service. Food was delicious. Drinks were great! Loved the wine pairing!

Dakar NOLA

4.9

4.9 (91)

$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

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Nichole

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

Amazing! The food, the service, the experience all amazing!

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Experience

Tasting Menu - Communal Dining

Experience

Tasting Menu - Private Table

Pat Gallagher's 527 Restaurant & Bar

4.9

4.9 (1974)

$31 to $50

American

Mandeville

About the restaurant

Welcome to Pat Gallagher’s 527 – Your Local Steakhouse! Try our award winning entrees featuring sizzling steaks, ribeyes, pork chops, and the best seafood Louisiana has to offer. Whether you prefer a fine wine or a fresh new cocktail, our team is always ready to help you find your perfect pairing.

**Please note a 3.5% processing fee is applied to all card payments**

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Heather

Dined 2 days ago

Went to celebrate a promotion. Very great service and great food!

Desi Vega Steakhouse Covington

4.9

4.9 (1054)

$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.

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Joan

Dined 6 days ago

My only complaint about the food was that my ribeye was somewhat thin in my opinion. But it was tasty and hot. The sizzling plate that the steak was brought out on splattered onto my shirt. In other restaurants with similar presentation, i was warned to put my napkin up to protect my clothing. Conner and Ty were excellent servers.

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4.9

4.9 (1080)

$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), Tarot-Tea- October 11 & 12, *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.

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RonaldVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Le Salon and The Windsor Court was wonderful as always!

Cristiano Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (696)

$31 to $50

Italian

Houma

About the restaurant

We allow online reservations only for parties up to 4 people. If you have a party of 5 or more, please call the restaurant to make your reservation, otherwise we may not be able to seat your party. We are allowing 2 hours dining time per table, so we cannot hold tables for parties that are late. There will be a 15 minute grace period allowed and then the table will be released. Please keep in mind that lounge and patio seating is also by reservation only.

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Donald D

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

Food was excellent as usual. We are from out of town and much prefer driving to Houma than NOLA.

Atchafalaya Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (6687)

$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.

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Joel

Dined 4 days ago

We had the fried oyster appetizer and it was excellent. The thin sliced pickled peppers and foamed cheese it was served with were very complimentary to the oysters. I had seared yellowfin tuna and my wife had the cabbage steak. Both were superbly cooked and presented well with complementary flavors. The duck fat washed Sazerac was great.

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Popular dish

Lowcountry Shrimp & Grits

Keith Young's Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (1853)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Madisonville

About the restaurant

For over 25 years, we have devoted our culinary efforts to one basic principle:Serve the finest quality steak of a more than generous portion with consistency that never varies. This is what we strive to do and always with the warmest personal service.

We still hand-cut every steak when you place your order tableside. It’s not the easiest way, but quality never is. This allows us to make sure that every steak that leaves our kitchen is consistently succulent and flavorful.

This is our pledge to you. Join us!

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Jeannie

Dined 6 days ago

The food was fantastic! Zach was an amazing server and they prompt and precise of everything that we asked. Recommend very highly!!

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