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1. Meril
4.6
Exceptional(7043)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Warehouse District
Booked 24 times today
Located in the Warehouse District, Meril is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s lively restaurant in New Orleans. Meril’s casual restaurant interior is marked by a signature open style kitchen and a large bar area, featuring a varied wine selection and craft cocktails. Named after his daughter, the restaurant showcases some of Chef Emeril’s favorite dishes that he loves to eat, featuring everything from Wood Fired Flatbreads to Korean Chicken Wings. Lagasse brings his expertise and distinguished hospitality to Meril, creating a deliciously spirited dining experience.
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2. Audubon Clubhouse by Dickie Brennan & Co.
4.4
Awesome(466)
$$$$
• American • Uptown
Booked 20 times today
Offering Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner featuring salads, sandwiches & mains made with Louisiana seafood & seasonal local produce. Highlights are the 1898 Club Sandwich, the Crabcake Benedict, a Chicken & Waffle Salad topped with a fried chicken thigh, and a house classic - the Palace Cafe Turtle Soup. The bar offers curated craft cocktails with local spirits, and a stellar wine list. We are located in the beautiful Audubon Park so you can dine on our veranda under the Oaks. Operated by Dickie Brennan & Co. Family of Restaurants.
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3. Sofia New Orleans
4.7
Exceptional(2273)
$$$$
• Italian • Warehouse District
Booked 22 times today
Sofia is an Italian-inspired kitchen that has an elevated take on traditional cuisine in a fun and funky setting in the warehouse district. Acclaimed chef Talia Diele's menu of inventive small plates, traditionally prepared meats and fish, handmade pasta, and wood fired pizza has drawn rave reviews locally and nationally. Our Italian inspired cocktails, craft beers and Italian wine list have been carefully curated and will appeal to the most discerning palates.
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4. Toups Meatery
4.8
Exceptional(2648)
$$$$
• Cajun • Mid-City / City Park
Booked 16 times today
Toups' Meatery is a contemporary Cajun restaurant featuring fine food, wine, specialty cocktails, extensive Bourbon selection and charcuterie inspired by deep-rooted Louisiana family traditions. Chef Isaac Toups represents the new guard of Cajun chefs for his updated refined approach to rustic dishes. Cooking the food that’s closest to his heart has earned him rave reviews including recently being named a James Beard Semi-Finalist for Best Chef of the South 2014 & 2015. Located in beautiful Mid City near City Park and the New Orleans Museum of Art.
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5. Zasu
4.8
Exceptional(1012)
$$$$
• American • Mid-City / City Park
Booked 20 times today
Zasu is a dream a long time in the making for James Beard Award winning Chef Sue Zemanick. The name Zasu is derived from Zasa, which means “once again” in Slovak, inspired by Sue’s Slovak heritage and childhood memories of family bonding in the kitchen. Located in the New Orleans neighborhood of Mid-City, Zasu’s culinary goal is to explore new ways to inspire traditional favorites by allowing fresh ingredients to speak for themselves. Here, you will find a mix of local and non-native ingredients, creating a unique dining experience that is clean and light, yet rich in experience.
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6. plates
4.6
Exceptional(85)
$$$$
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Warehouse District
Booked 9 times today
If you are visiting New Orleans and want one meal that covers more of the city than a weekend in the French Quarter, this is the table. Louisiana Roots. Global Palate. Plates is a shareable restaurant in the Warehouse District's Cotton Mill building where every culture that shaped New Orleans cooking gets its own plate.Chef Farrell Harrison sources Gulf seafood from local fishermen and rotates the menu with the season. The garlic shrimp, patatas bravas, wild mushrooms, and puff-puffs, West African beignets with cinnamon sugar, are the dishes regulars never skip. The Old World wine list leans Spanish and French, and happy hour runs daily with $8 cocktails.The room seats 150 with private dining for groups of 10 to 250, steps from the Convention Center and the National WWII Museum. Weekend brunch brings bottomless mimosas and chorizo hash. Walk-ins welcome at the bar. Reservations on OpenTable for dinner.
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7. Compère Lapin
4.8
Exceptional(3224)
$$$$
• American • Central Business District
Booked 13 times today
Compère Lapin - noun - "kom-pare la-pan" - 1. anthropomorphic rabbit character who served as the mischievous protagonist in Creole and Caribbean folk tales; 2. Chef Nina Compton's restaurant at the Old No 77 Hotel & Chandlery in the Warehouse Arts District of New Orleans. Meals aren’t about trends, shock value, or opulence.Meals are about moments, memories and those who surround you at your table.We believe in the complexity of simplicity, and the power of pure flavors. Our histories, vast and varied, deserve to be memorialized and romanticized by dishes that at once remind us of home and transport us to somewhere new.We don’t make food for everyone else, we make food for you.
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8. Dakar NOLA
4.9
Exceptional(350)
$$$$
• African • Uptown
Booked 20 times today
Dakar NOLA is a modern Senegalese tasting menu restaurant inspired by Chef Serigne Mbaye’s childhood memories in Dakar, Senegal.Dinner features a pescatarian tasting menu. We are reservation-only, open Tuesday–Saturday, and the experience lasts approximately 2 hours. Our menu changes frequently and is largely dairy- and gluten-free.Reservations open 14 days in advance, with new dates released daily at 10:00 AM CT.We can accommodate shellfish and peanut allergies if noted when booking, as well as gluten intolerance/allergies. We cannot accommodate allergies to fin fish, soy, shellfish aroma/fumes, allium, or honey. We are unable to accommodate vegan diets or vegetarians who do not eat food prepared with seafood broth.To ensure the flow of service, late arrivals will join the meal at the course currently being served.We can no longer accommodate parties larger than 6 guests in the dining room. For groups of 7 or more, please submit an inquiry to events@dakarnola.com
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9. Miss River
4.4
Awesome(1491)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Central Business District
Booked 10 times today
Miss River at the Four Seasons New Orleans offers a grand Creole dining experience in the heart of the French Quarter. Led by renowned Chef Alon Shaya, the restaurant serves elevated New Orleans favorites with bold Cajun flavors and local ingredients. Signature dishes include Whole Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Seared Duck Breast, and Red Beans and Rice. Open for lunch and dinner, diners can savor expertly crafted dishes throughout the day. Enjoy a lively weekend jazz brunch every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, featuring a Bloody Mary bar and live jazz. Perfect for any special occasion, Miss River delivers an unforgettable experience for lunch, dinner, or brunch in New Orleans.
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10. Mister Mao
4.8
Exceptional(201)
$$$$
• Asian • Uptown
Booked 14 times today
Mister Mao is a vibrant restaurant in New Orleans, offering a unique dining experience with globally-inspired small plates and creative cocktails. The menu features a diverse selection of dishes, including dim sum and an always changing variety of shareable plates. The restaurant has a trendy, casual atmosphere with a tropical twist, highlighted by vibrant colors, funky decor, and lively music. The bar serves innovative cocktails and twists on classics. Mister Mao prides itself on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create delicious dishes. The friendly and knowledgeable staff provides attentive service to ensure a memorable dining experience.Whether you're enjoying a fun night out with friends or celebrating a special occasion, Mister Mao is the perfect place to savor the unique flavors and atmosphere of New Orleans. Location: 4501 Tchoupitoulas.

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  • Michael
    Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Came to celebrate my partner’s 40th birthday and I must say- the food and service was impeccable. Our server was very attentive and so was the host. We were seated immediately, and our drinks were top tier delicious as well. It was my partner’s 1st time there and we both were abundantly impressed. Definitely will be back again for more!
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    Lula Restaurant Distillery$$$$• Contemporary Southern• Lower Garden District
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    4.4
  • Robert
    Nashville •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Absolutely delicious- whipped ricotta appetizer, Bianco pizza and the zeppole dessert were all incredible- highly recommend this restaurant. That white pizza was one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had - and Ive eaten a lot of pizza in many different cities - multiple layers of flavors all balanced perfectly - not overwhelming but a perfect flavor combination. The visual presentation of the food was also amazing!
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    Sofia New Orleans$$$$• Italian• Warehouse District
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    4.7
  • Nira
    New Orleans / Louisiana •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had a wonderful experience. The service was great and the waiter Chris did an excellent job ensuring our food came out hot and recommended a few entrees that were delicious.
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    Meril$$$$• Contemporary American• Warehouse District
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    4.6
  • keith
    New Orleans / Louisiana •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    A wonderful lunch at Toup's on July 4th. We enjoyed the cheese board, foie gras torchon and burgers. The highlight of our meal was our waiter, Dave. Great personality, big smile, and knows the menu and the wines very well. Really went out of his way to make our experience next level. He explained the cheeses and accoutrements beautifully. All of the food was excellent and the different wines by the glass were all very well chosen. Dave recommended wines based on our initial glasses and reactions and he was right on point. I highly recommend brunch at Toups. I'm trying the lamb neck Benny next time.
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    Toups Meatery$$$$• Cajun• Mid-City / City Park
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    4.8
  • sheila
    New York City •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The food, abiance and especially our server were all terrific1 We were greeted with warmth and enthusiasm as we walked though the door! We shall return1
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    Audubon Clubhouse by Dickie Brennan & Co.$$$$• American• Uptown
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    4.4

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