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

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service 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 (1374)

$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

Trez

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent food, service and ambiance - will def be going back.

Desi Vega Steakhouse Covington

4.9

4.9 (1058)

$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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Clifton

Dined 4 days ago

Great food. Great service. Very comfortable place. Nice lighting

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4.9

4.9 (700)

$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 4 days ago

Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner! Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and specials.

Saffron NOLA

4.9

4.9 (794)

$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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Robert

Dined today

Saffron Nola remains one of the premier dining experiences in the city of New Orleans. Great food, great atmosphere, great ownership and great staff. Would like to send a special shout out to Ashley and Meredith behind the bar – they were simply great!

The Kingsway

4.9

4.9 (40)

$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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Bruce

Dined 1 day ago

Kingsway is yet another attempt to serve the highest quality food by limiting the price & choices. I say that because my favorite sushi fixed price restaurant in New Orleans is closing this month. (Yo Nashi will be missed.) Maybe Kingsway will find a way to survive the super-competitive Nola food scene. Kingsway: Their dishes are very pure, clean & almost zen in their fulfillment of what is being served. Uniquely prepared, served with emotion and scary good. Highly recommend if you want the very best food. Unfortunately I think they have gone a little crazy with their wine prices. Way overpriced. I paid $140 dollars for a very good white wine. Once. I would never do that again. Happy to buy a decent Pinot Grigio at Costco for $5. When the wine prices come back to earth, I will reconsider eating there a 2nd time. The well-designed bar was empty, which should tell you something. The music was a little loud, but I'm old and prefer quiet classical while I'm eating.

Dakota Restaurant - Covington

4.9

4.9 (1291)

$50 and over

American

Covington

About the restaurant

Open since October of 1990, The Dakota has been a pioneer in the culinary industry on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain. Their cuisine is influenced by the flavorful Creole cuisine, with Contemporary Louisiana. Other influences include the Southwest, California, and Asia using fresh local and seasonal ingredients.
The carefully selected wines pay tribute to the well crafted wines of North America while offering many of the traditional Old World styles of Europe.
In October of 2023, The Dakota moved to its new location in Historic Downtown Covington...just a block from the iconic Southern Hotel.
The Dakota continues to set the mark for what people look for when they dine – well crafted food, detail-oriented service, plush surroundings, and genuine hospitality.

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Doug

Dined 4 days ago

We had an excellent server and delicious food that made our visit to the Dakota remarkable. We also enjoyed the Tyler Street cocktails. Very refreshing and tasty!

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Popular dish

The Soft-Shell Crab

Popular dish

The Lump Crabmeat & Brie Soup

Dakar NOLA

4.9

4.9 (94)

$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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BrandyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing experience! The food and service was fantastic, a reflection of the time and thoughtfulness which goes into making each service successful.

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Experience

Tasting Menu - Communal Dining

Experience

Tasting Menu - Private Table

Pat Gallagher's 527 Restaurant & Bar

4.9

4.9 (1976)

$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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BenjaminVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Always a great dining experience. The Surf N Turfs were amazing and both our lobsters and filet mignons were so delicious and filets cooked perfectly. The entire staff is very friendly and attentive.

Keith Young's Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (1860)

$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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JimVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Wonderful as always hard to determine what is better the outstanding service or the equally outstanding food

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4.8

4.8 (1116)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Hammond

About the restaurant

Jacmel Inn began service in June 1977 after six months renovation to the former residence that was built in 1888. This historic 2-story property sits on 2.2 acres and 9 blocks for the center of historic downtown Hammond.

The lush landscaping, new patio, and the ample parking help make Jacmel Inn a culinary oasis worthy of a 60 miles drive from New Orleans.

New Ownership 2022
The time has come to pass the tiller to another generation, with Rick and Paul selling the business and property to Alfonso Flores, The current manager of 5 years. He was hired as a server and worked his way up to General Manager. Anxious and ready to be an entrepreneur and continue providing a peaceful, sophisticated dining option for Hammond and the greater NorthShore.

Our executive Chef Brandon Martinez creates our menu, which evolves seasonally. While always using fresh Louisiana Seafood, Prime steaks, Lamb, Pastas and Great Desserts, cooking techniques and dishes derived from traditional Louisiana culture.

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James

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

Halibut was delicious. Server Cort was attentive to our needs and very friendly.

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Popular dish

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Popular dish

Steak Tips

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