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A photo of Antoine's restaurant
1. Antoine's
4.6
Exceptional(11903)
Price: Expensive
• Creole • French Quarter
Booked 76 times today
Celebrating 185 years in the French Quarter, Antoine's welcomes you to enjoy our traditional French creole fare as well as updated classics in our beautiful and historic restaurant setting in the heart of the French Quarter.Antoine's Dress Code isBusiness Casual: Jackets and collared shirts are strongly suggested for gentlemen. We kindly ask all guests not to wear athletic or beach clothing, baseball caps, or flip-flops. Antoine’s dress code will be enforced at the discretion of the manager.All private dining rooms are open and we are actively booking for future events. For private dining inquiries please learn more at www.antoines.com and fill out private dining inquiry.
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2. Brennan's
4.8
Exceptional(12433)
Price: Expensive
• Creole • French Quarter
Booked 106 times today
Finalist "Outstanding Restaurant" James Beard Foundation 2022. “Best Restaurants in the World” -Condé Nast Traveler. “Top 10 Best Restaurant in the South” -Southern Living. “Top 10 Restaurant in New Orleans” -NOLA.com. Welcome to Brennan's! Our menus marry classic Creole traditions with inspired, contemporary influences. Breakfast at Brennan’s is a spirited, indulgent way to begin your day! Bubbles at Brennan's Happy Hour features discounted bottles of premium Champagne. Flaming Bananas Foster, invented at Brennan's, is a timeless New Orleans tradition. Dine in one of 8 glamorous dining rooms, our famously lush courtyard, or our spectacular wine cellar.
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3. Broussard's Restaurant
4.3
Awesome(4207)
Price: Expensive
• Creole • French Quarter
Booked 16 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. Palace Café
4.4
Awesome(5727)
Price: Moderate
• French American • French Quarter
Booked 31 times today
For larger parties, please call (504) 523-1661.For over two decades Palace Cafe has been serving award-winning, contemporary Creole cuisine in the historic Werlein Music building. Located downtown, at the entrance to the French Quarter, this Dickie Brennan & Co. restaurant is popular with visitors & locals alike.
A photo of The Pelican Club restaurant
5. The Pelican Club
4.6
Exceptional(4694)
Price: Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter
Booked 23 times today
The Pelican Club is a contemporary New Orleans restaurant located on historic Exchange Place in the French Quarter. The entrance is via the Bar which overlooks Exchange Place through a wall of arched, wood-mullioned windows and leads into three dining rooms featuring original artworks by contemporary Louisiana artists.Since opening the doors in 1990, chef and owner, Richard Hughes has offered a diverse menu based in south Louisiana tradition with French, Italian, and Asian influences reflecting the rich culinary culture of the city. Enjoy fresh seasonal specialties including Baked Oysters, Clay Pot “Barbequed” Shrimp, Seafood Martini, Crispy Whole Flounder, Trio of Duck, Prime Filet Mignon and Louisiana Cioppino in its own pot. The Pelican Club features an extensive wine list highlighting the the regions of California, Italy and France. Host groups from 20 to 200 for events ranging from cocktail parties and seated dinners to receptions.
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6. Muriel's Jackson Square
4.7
Exceptional(10640)
Price: Very Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter
Booked 60 times today
The Bistro at Muriel’s Jackson Square offers contemporary Creole cuisine with New Orleans classics like Seafood Gumbo, Turtle soup, Shrimp & Grits and Wood Grilled Pork Chop while the Courtyard Bar is the perfect place to drop by for drinks and appetizers. The Séance Lounge is the place for a relaxed, comfortable meeting before or after dining. Comprised of two areas, The Outer Seance and The Inner Séance, the Séance also tells the story of a mystic checkered past. The Outer Séance addresses the New Orleans era of Storyville when Muriel's Jackson Square was one of the French Quarter's top bordellos! The Inner Séance is the preferred domain of the resident ghost, Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan; it's the perfect spot for an intimate conversation or a drink among its plush surroundings. The 170 foot wrap-around balcony is a splendid spot for enjoying our specialty cocktails or our extensive wine list featuring over 300 selections from around the world.
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7. Arnaud's
4.7
Exceptional(7598)
Price: Very Expensive
• Creole • French Quarter
Booked 46 times today
Celebrate the culture and tradition of New Orleans through exquisite flavors served in the most timeless, chic setting in the French Quarter.Our menu includes both classic Creole and inventive dishes. Enjoy an expertly crafted cocktail in our award-winning French 75 Bar, delight your ears and your mouth with nightly Dixieland Jazz in our Jazz Bistro dining room, or celebrate with our fabulous Sunday Jazz Brunch. See why Arnaud’s has been celebrating over 100 years of rich history and culinary excellence.“James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar Program”, “James Beard Award Semi-finalist for Outstanding Hospitality”
A photo of Tujague's - New Orleans restaurant
8. Tujague's - New Orleans
4.4
Awesome(3712)
Price: Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter
Booked 14 times today
Tujague's is the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans. This French Quarter institution has been serving traditional New Orleans cuisine to locals and visitors alike for more than 160 years. Lore states that brunch originated here, as did the Grasshopper cocktail. Homages to the restaurant's long and colorful history abound within the interior of the building from the classic 19th century architecture to memorabilia on the walls.Menu items such as the seared gulf fish and the daily gumbo meld French traditions with New Orleans fare and flare. Our famous five course menu is still served nightly; but have no fear, the menu is no longer pre-fixe, so those less ravenous diners can join in too.If you want a quintessential New Orleans experience filled with history and local fare, Tujague's is your place.
A photo of Arnaud's Jazz Bistro restaurant
9. Arnaud's Jazz Bistro
4.8
Exceptional(1292)
Price: Very Expensive
• Creole • French Quarter
Booked 10 times today
Celebrate the culture and tradition of New Orleans through exquisite flavors served in the most timeless, chic setting in the French Quarter. Located next door to Arnaud’s Main Dining Room, enjoy classic Creole cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails and nightly Dixieland Jazz ($6.00 music charge per person), in this lively setting overlooking Bourbon Street.See why Arnaud’s has been celebrating over 100 years of rich history and culinary excellence.“James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar Program,” “James Beard Award Semi-finalist for Outstanding Hospitality,” Top New Orleans Restaurant Southern Living Magazine
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10. Kingfish - New Orleans
4.3
Awesome(1974)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter
Booked 7 times today
Kingfish is a popular casual restaurant and cocktail bar in New Orleans that salutes the Huey P. Long Era. The Kingfish menu embodies new Louisiana cuisine. That along with our talented bartenders' skill & expertise combine to create a unique Louisiana-centric dining experience. So whether you are a visitor to our wonderful city or one of our regulars, Kingfish is a perfect place to meet up with friends for an evening in the New Orleans' French Quarter.

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