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1. BABs
4.7
Exceptional(857)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • Bywater
To us, BABs is a place for friends, or those who will soon be. BABs is a casual energetic place with yummy food, authentic hospitality, great libations and friendly faces.We cook ingredient driven food where inspiration comes from our personal experiences or one of the many cultures represented in our area, past and present. Our cooking is inspired by small local farms, using ingredients that are seasonal and raised or caught with care.New Orleans is our home. It’s a place with an amazing sense of community where we’ve created meaningful relationships, and met extraordinary people along the way. We’re excited to continue feeding visitors and the people like us, who call it home.-Nina Compton, Larry Miller, and the BABs Team
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2. Evangeline
4.2
Awesome(666)
Price: Moderate
• Cajun • French Quarter
Booked 9 times today
Evangeline Restaurant, in the heart of the French Quarter, serves classic Cajun and Creole food along with unique libations in a charming atmosphere.
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3. Legacy Kitchen's Tacklebox
3.7
Very Good(314)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Central Business District
Booked 2 times today
New Orleans born and Louisiana inspired, we are an independent polished casual Southern restaurant offering daily brunch & breakfast (including award winning beignets!), lunch & plate specials (best lunch in CBD and home of the $3 lunch beer), happy hour & drink features, raw bar, and dinner for everyone with fresh gulf seafood, chicken & waffles, chargrilled oysters, burgers, and MORE. Conveniently located adjacent to the Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel and steps from the French Quarter.
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4. Alma Café - Bywater
4.5
Awesome(120)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Bywater
Booked 6 times today
Owner and Executive Chef Melissa Araujo is a 2024 James Beard Foundation Best Chef Southeast Semifinalist. Alma is an award winning Honduran restaurant located in the historic New Orleans Bywater, just outside the French Quarter. Alma means soul in Spanish. The menu showcases Chef Melissa Araujo's Honduran heritage and takes each guest on a journey through food and culture. The Soul has many stories to tell; Alma's tale is shared through it's dining experience. From Pollo Chuco, to Bloody Mary's and avocado toast, Alma offers an extensive array of dishes focusing on Honduran Food.Chef Araujo’s Father was Born in La Ceiba, Honduras and her memories of her childhood are centered around this particular view of the city. The mountains in the back, the ocean, the cool air in my face, my best memories were made in this city. Alma has given me the opportunity to recreate these memories and share them with our guests.Reservations available Monday- Thursday, Waitlist only on Weekends.
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5. Emeril's Brasserie - Caesars New Orleans
4.3
Awesome(418)
Price: Expensive
• French • Central Business District
Booked 11 times today
Emeril Lagasse’s first French-inspired restaurant concept—Emeril’s Brasserie, will bring the signature Creole flavors he is famous for to classic French-inspired dishes. The restaurant will encompass brunch and dinner dining options and delicious cocktails. Diners can enjoy their meal in a luxurious brasserie-inspired dining room, at the bar, or outdoors on the terrace to take in the sights of the famed French Quarter. The restaurant is accessible from both the casino floor for guests at least 21 and Canal Street for all ages. SPECIAL NOTE: Guests under the age of 21 are not allow to walk through the casino and must enter at the Canal Street entrance.
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6. Lost Coyote
4.8
Exceptional(19)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Tremé
Booked 1 time today
At Lost Coyote, we believe in the beauty of wandering off the beaten path. Nestled on Esplanade Avenue in the Historic Tremé New Orleans neighborhood, our restaurant was born from a shared passion for bold flavors, unforgettable moments, and the magic of hospitality.The name 'Lost Coyote' is inspired by the coyotes that roam our beautiful city-an untamed, resilient spirit that thrives in the wild. It's a symbol of adaptability, curiosity, and the joy of exploration, values that guide everything we do.What started as a dream to create a space where food, creativity, and community collide has become a reality. With a chef-crafted menu influenced by local ingredients and global inspiration, signature cocktails that ignite conversation, and a setting that invites connection, Lost Coyote is more than a restaurant-it's an experience.Lost Coyote is our tribute to the wanderers, the seekers, and the storytellers. It's a place where every visit is a new adventure. Come be part of the story.
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7. Legacy Kitchen's Craft Tavern
3.4
Very Good(416)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Warehouse District
Building a solid legacy is what we strive for everyday; a dedication and commitment to excellence for those who come after us. LEGACY KITCHEN is fresh ingredients, cooked to order, to produce great flavors from our great nation. We feature American distilleries and American wineries. We're proud of what our great country produces.The thread that binds us all. Our music features American artist who have left a legacy. No one-hit wonders, no fads. Today's Americana. Like our food and professional service, Legacy Kitchen was built to last. Refined American Fare. Crafted Cocktails.
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8. Boulevard American Bistro - Warehouse District
4.5
Awesome(92)
Price: Expensive
• American • Central Business District
Booked 7 times today
Boulevard American Bistro brings you quality American and wood-fired grilled dishes from our scratch kitchen with exceptional service.
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9. Manning's Restaurant - Caesars New Orleans
3.6
Very Good(326)
Price: Moderate
• American • Central Business District
*****We are regularly a WALK-IN ONLY Sports Bar, all diners are first come, first serve. Please visit our host stand for availability. Availability and reservations may be accepted for Special Event Days.****Manning’s, located on Fulton Street across from Caesars New Orleans, pays homage to the area's unique architecture and reflects the city's "Laissez les bons temps rouler" attitude. The casual yet refined eatery features more than 30 flat screen TVs and unique memorabilia from Louisiana's first football family. Manning's menu features comfort food from the Mississippi delta with unique Creole twists and creative interpretations of tailgating classics. No matter who your favorite team is, Manning's is the place to Eat, Drink, & Cheer!
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10. Baronne Bistro
4.1
Excellent(52)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Central Business District
New to Baronne Street is the aptly named Baronne Bistro where elevated casual dining is their specialty. This locally owned business is bringing some of the best lunch, and dinner to the Warehouse District. Baronne Bistro’s menu is heavy on Louisiana cooking with a bit of an extra flair for Cajun classics. Join the Baronne Bistro family every Tuesday-Sunday for a taste of what makes Louisiana’s cuisine the best!"

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