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1. The Country Club
4.8
Exceptional(1249)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Bywater
Booked 13 times today
Hidden away in the Bywater neighborhood, The Country Club offers an elegant escape from everyday living. Our beautiful restaurant and bar deliver exquisite food and drink in sophisticated surroundings. We offer chef-driven cuisine inspired by Italian-French and Creole-Southern heritages. Our incredible menus by Chef Chris Barbato, formerly of Commander’s Palace, has all the foodies talking. Our award-winning wine program features more than 140 bottles from 13 countries and its very own private label wines. You MUST be 21 or over to dine with us. Some outdoor seating is available. If you would like to request outdoor seating, please do so when you arrive. We book up for Drag Brunch six months out, HOWEVER, as people cancel reservations they immediately become available online, so be sure to check back often. For Parties over 20 people please contact us directly.
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2. GW Fins
4.9
Exceptional(20554)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • French Quarter
Booked 109 times today
Experience the cuisine that has created Raving Fans of local diners & national & local food critics alike. Executive Chef Mike Nelson ensures the highest quality seafood by flying in products from around the globe & featuring only the best from local waters - both at their seasonal peak. This commitment to freshness & quality are some of the many reasons GW Fins prints its menu daily. We look forward to serving you soon so we may learn what you think.We hope our dress policy is comfortable for all. Coats & ties are not required. Slacks, dress jeans, & dress shorts are great. We require that gentlemen wear a collared shirt. T-shirts, cut off shorts, & athletic wear, including baseball caps, are not permitted. We ask gentlemen to remove their hats in the Dining Room.
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3. Broussard's Restaurant
4.3
Awesome(4187)
Price: Expensive
• Creole • French Quarter
Booked 20 times today
Since Broussard’s first opened its doors in 1920, our sensational French-Creole cuisine and historic French Quarter architecture have delighted locals and visitors alike. Enjoy brunch in the courtyard, dinner in our elegant dining rooms, or cocktails at the Empire Bar. Our innovative dishes and attentive service will create an experience you’ll remember for the next 100 years. Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator's 2024 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.
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4. Commons Club Bar & Restaurant
4.3
Awesome(554)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Central Business District
Booked 3 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.
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5. Tacos del Cartel - New Orleans
4.6
Exceptional(338)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Central Business District
Booked 28 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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6. Restaurant August
4.9
Exceptional(8281)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Central Business District
Booked 39 times today
Restaurant August is a haven for foodies. With a unique blend of contemporary French and American cuisine, it offers a dining experience that is 'elegant and refined' (Review). The food is described as 'imaginative and delicious' with 'subtle, unexpected flavors' (Review). The service is consistently praised as 'professional' and 'attentive' and the ambiance as 'lovely' and 'elegant'. It's the perfect place to treat yourself to a special culinary experience.
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7. Trenasse
4.5
Awesome(1992)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Central Business District
Booked 6 times today
The collaborating chefs of Trenasse focus on Gulf Coast Cuisine with a South Louisiana Flare. Using regionally farmed ingredients we present our dishes classically and creatively. Along with a dynamic team Chefs, we execute a culinary program known as one of “The Best in The City”. Our talented team is ready to serve the thriving business lunch crowd of the central business district, local foodies, and numerous city wide festivals and conventions.
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8. Briquette
4.4
Awesome(2363)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Warehouse District
Booked 17 times today
Contemporary Coastal and New Orleans cuisine served in the historic Warehouse District. Briquette serves up unique seafood creations from the Louisiana Gulf waters and around the world. Seafood specialties include Louisiana Redfish On The Half Shell, Snapper Ponchartrain with Lump Crabmeat, and Whole Branzino. Features also include Prime steaks, pork porterhouse, lamb, veal and pastas. Enjoy fabulous hand-crafted cocktails and a curated wine list that is a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Winner 6-years in a row!Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Winner 2019-2024Members of the Chaine des RotisseursNew Orleans Magazine Tops of the Town Award WinnerProud Member of Chef's Brigade Home of the Loaded Whole FishHost your group dinner, reception, or a cocktail party at Briquette. Seating for 240 guests and 400 for a reception. We also have a beautiful bar and community tables for small cocktail receptions with hors d’oeuvres.
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9. Cafe Normandie at The Higgins
3.9
Excellent(76)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Warehouse District
Booked 3 times today
Indulge in sophisticated French-influenced casual fare in the Higgins Hotel's full-service restaurant.
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10. Coquette
4.8
Exceptional(3171)
Price: Expensive
• American • Lower Garden District
Booked 14 times today
Located in the Garden District of New Orleans, Coquette offers innovative southern cuisine with an emphasis on locally sourced product. Featuring an accessible international wine list, classic and creative New Orleans cocktails and a well-traveled beer list.
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