Best Casual Restaurants in Little Woods

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1. Meril

4.6

Exceptional(6732)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Warehouse District

Booked 37 times today

Located in the Warehouse District, Meril is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s lively restaurant in New Orleans. Meril’s casual restaurant interior is marked by a signature open style kitchen and a large bar area, featuring a varied wine selection and craft cocktails. Named after his daughter, the restaurant showcases some of Chef Emeril’s favorite dishes that he loves to eat, featuring everything from Wood Fired Flatbreads to Korean Chicken Wings. Lagasse brings his expertise and distinguished hospitality to Meril, creating a deliciously spirited dining experience.

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2. Commons Club Bar & Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(564)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Central Business District

Booked 8 times today

The Kitchen at Commons Club offers an eclectic menu with reinvented takes on contemporary Southern dishes. Our menu offers a relaxed, yet elegant experience in The Big Easy. Prepare to go on a journey where “Everyone Leaves Feeling Better”.The Bar at Commons Club serves creative cocktails in a beautifully designed setting. Thoughtfully crafted drinks, wine and beer are enjoyed alongside tempting bar bites and a rotating lineup of live entertainment. The Shag Room is an intimate space for small groups to meet, connect, share stories and let their hair down. Decked in plush, luxurious fabrics, the lounge area is aptly suited for both a solo working session during the day or an evening night cap. For an even more exclusive feel, The Shag Room is also bookable for private gatherings or activations.

3. Sofia New Orleans

4.6

Exceptional(2044)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Warehouse District

Booked 40 times today

Sofia is an Italian-inspired kitchen that has an elevated take on traditional cuisine in a fun and funky setting in the warehouse district. Acclaimed chef Talia Diele's menu of inventive small plates, traditionally prepared meats and fish, handmade pasta, and wood fired pizza has drawn rave reviews locally and nationally. Our Italian inspired cocktails, craft beers and Italian wine list have been carefully curated and will appeal to the most discerning palates.

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4. Ralph's on the Park

4.7

Exceptional(4497)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Creole • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 33 times today

Voted a "Top 10" Restaurant by NOLA.com readers and offering the city's best view of the majestic oak trees of City Park, Ralph's on the Park dishes up award-winning modern Louisiana cuisine amidst relaxed, casual elegance. Executive Chef Christopher Vazquez's menu blends Creole, Cajun, and Southern Louisiana influences, driven by market-fresh ingredients. Vazquez sources locally, supporting community purveyors with dishes built from fresh produce, farm harvests, and Gulf seafood, following the region’s micro-seasonality.Ralph's on the Park's Lunch is a freewheeling New Orleans tradition. Weekend Brunch is a festive occasion featuring inspired egg entrées paired with perennial favorites Turtle Soup and City Park Salad. Dinner draws locals longing to celebrate - something, anything! with good company, creative cooking, and well-crafted cocktails.

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5. Monday Restaurant + Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1023)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 73 times today

Located in one of New Orleans’ most historic neighborhoods, Mid-City, Monday is an indoor/outdoor dining destination crafted by renowned restauranteurs, Larry Morrow and Lenora Chong, and is a must-visit for anyone seeking the best in American Cuisine and Happy Hour Specials in the city.The bar menu includes everything from exclusive crafted cocktails to bottle service to all-day Happy Hour specials on Mondays. More than just a dining venue, Monday promises to deliver a singular blend of excellent food, innovative cocktails, and one-of-a-kind experiences, making it the perfect Event Hosting and Brunch Spot.Monday is open for lunch and dinner six days a week. NOTE:For large party bookings (8+ people) and private events, email reservations@mondaynola.com.

6. Willie Mae’s Nola

4.5

Awesome(241)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southern • Warehouse District

Booked 50 times today

Willie Mae's Scotch House was founded in 1957 and has since been featured on the Travel Channel and Food Network along with being awarded the James Beard Award for “America's Classic Restaurant for the Southern Region” in 2005. Stop by the cozy restaurant with friends and family to enjoy the famouse mixed Fried Chicken basket or choose white or dark baked chicken. Sides include red beans served New Orleans style, Mac and Cheese, sweet potato fries or cornbread muffins. Those looking for a healthier meal have several choices of salads like the grilled chicken salad or the house salad. Finish the meal at Willie Mae's with a dessert like the bread pudding served with white chocolate and rum sauce, chocolate mousse cake or the red velvet cheesecake.For those that are not able to enjoy the meal at the restaurant Willie Mae's offers take-out for the majority of menu items.

7. Domenica

4.6

Exceptional(7614)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 32 times today

Domenica translates to “Sunday,” in Italian, it is the day of the week to explore and cook leisurely, abundant meals. At Domenica restaurant, our chefs seek to transport guests to those coveted moments, offering passionately prepared dishes that marry pure, local ingredients with revered techniques.While the menu is rooted in tradition, our chefs focus on elevating Italian ingredients and classic flavors to create modern classics, adapted for the contemporary palate of New Orleans. The fresh pastas made by hand daily, roasted vegetables, meats and Napolitano style pizzas, all prepared in the restaurant’s iconic wood oven, are perfectly complemented by custom-brewed beers, seasonal craft cocktails and an Italian-focused wine list.

8. Irene's

4.8

Exceptional(4516)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • French Quarter

Booked 39 times today

*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"

9. Vessel NOLA

4.5

Awesome(2721)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 10 times today

Vessel Specializes in Fresh Seafood and New American Cuisine! Renowned Chef Wille Cooper, who trained under Emeril Lagasse & Wolfgang Puck sources fresh local ingredients incorporating many of the traditions New Orleans is famous for. Dinner is served 7 days a week and brunch Sat-Sun! Happy Hour weekdays 4-6 pm (except holidays). Reservations are advised and we welcome walk-ins! Dine inside or outdoors on our gorgeous covered patio! ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST featured VESSEL as one of "8 of the Most Gorgeous Restaurants in Former Churches Worldwide". Paranormal activity lurks at VESSEL as featured on The Travel Channel's hit show "THE DEAD FILES" in the episode "Deadly Vessel" showcasing the spirits that haunt Vessel. Eat, Drink, Congregate! at Vessel at New Orleans' most exciting restaurant/bar, housed in a 1914 historic church in Mid-City, 10 minutes from the French Quarter just off the Canal Street Streetcar.

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10. Tacos del Cartel - New Orleans

4.6

Exceptional(354)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Central Business District

Booked 21 times today

At Tacos del Cartel, tacos, brunch, lunch and dinner are an art form. The menu is a culinary love letter, a symphony of flavors that dance on the taste buds. The culinary rebels in the kitchen experiment with traditional Mexican recipes, infusing them with the boldness of cultures.

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Valerie
New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
We loved everything. Service was awesome and food was delicious. Only complaint is when we got the bill there was a “kitchen gratuity” added to the bill prior to tax. So we paid for the food and the 4% gratuity and then were taxed and then were expected to leave a tip on the total for the waiter (which he deserved!). We didn’t complain but will think twice before returning. I don’t mind tipping the waiter but the restaurant should pay their kitchen staff.
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Sofia New OrleansPrice: Expensive• Italian• Warehouse District
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4.6
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Mia
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It’s a must visit spot if visiting. The food was delicious!
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Monday Restaurant + BarPrice: Expensive• American• Mid-City / City Park
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4.6
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Joana
New Orleans / Louisiana •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
we made a last minute reservation to celebrate a bday giving the restaurant only two hours or so of notice and not only did they deliver but the extra details placed on our table that made our time there more special was a very sweet surprise.
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Ralph's on the ParkPrice: Expensive• Creole• Mid-City / City Park
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4.7
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Patricia
Asheville / Western North Carolina •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We have eaten here many times and this was an exceptional experience with both food and service.
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MerilPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Warehouse District
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4.6
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PaulaVIP
Los Angeles •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very nice hotel bar with a good breakfast menu and pleasant staff!
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Commons Club Bar & RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Southern• Central Business District
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4.4

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