Restaurants near Lakefront Arena

25 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Degas

4.7

Exceptional(2418)

$$$$

• French • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 63 times today

Voted Most Romantic Restaurant in New Orleans, this Faubourg St. John Bistro offers simple, yet artfully executed, classic French cuisine featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy a fine dining experience in a casual outdoor cafe atmosphere on the beautiful and historic Oak-lined Esplanade Avenue.

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2. Ralph's on the Park

4.7

Exceptional(3799)

$$$$

• Creole • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 57 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 contemporary Creole cuisine amidst relaxed, casual elegance. Chef Knut Mjelde's fresh takes on New Orleans favorites showcase the finest seasonal Gulf seafood, premium meats, and locally sourced produce.Ralph's on the Park's Friday 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.

3. Vessel NOLA

4.3

Awesome(2144)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 45 times today

Vessel is open and now serving lunch Tues-Fri and Dinner daily and Sat-Sun brunch! Happy Hour is weekdays 4-6pm (except holidays). Dine inside or outdoors on our gorgeous covered patio! Reservations are advised but we do welcome Walk-In's! Our Chef Amandalynn Picolo sources fresh local ingredients for our new American cuisine maintaining many of New Orleans traditions. We also have vegetarian & vegan options. ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST featured VESSEL as one of "8 of the Most Gorgeous Restaurants in Former Churches worldwide". Paranormal activity also lurks at VESSEL! The Travel Channel's hit show "THE DEAD FILES" filmed an episode featuring VESSEL which aired summer 2019. Remember, Eat, Drink, Congregate! at Vessel. 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. We look forward to seeing everyone!

4. Toups Meatery

4.6

Exceptional(2089)

$$$$

• Cajun • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 40 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.

5. Lola's

4.6

Exceptional(530)

$$$$

• Spanish • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 15 times today

Lola's is truly authentic Spanish food, with a twist, in New Orleans. We are a local restaurant in the Mid-City area serving traditional Spanish dishes that have influenced the local Creole cuisine for decades.

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6. Junior’s on Harrison

4.5

Awesome(141)

$$$$

• American • Lakeview/Gentilly

Booked 34 times today

Welcome to Juniors! A strangely familiar, Lakeview neighborhood joint. We are keeping downstairs family friendly for the whole family and if you want to hang with just the grown folks, head upstairs and check out the full bar and balcony. Cheer and thanks for your patronage, we are grateful! -Nick & Lon

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7. The Italian Barrel

4.5

Awesome(2965)

$$$$

• Italian • French Quarter

Booked 26 times today

Fine dining awaits you in our intimate dining area. Both indoor & outdoor as well as seating at our premier handcraft bar. Our marble-top bar greets you upon entry, you will find yourself in candle light looking at white linen tables that are positioned on beautiful wood and brick flooring surrounded by bottles of fine Italian wines. The Chef and Owner Samantha Castagnetti brings her city in Northern Italia to you via overnight shipments of imported Italian foods and boast over 40 wines almost all are served by the glass- 14 years and counting.. Come and see what everyone raves about! Authentic food is an understatement - this is the real thing. Reservations are most welcomed.

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8. Landry’s Seafood House – New Orleans Lake Pontchartrain

4.5

Awesome(1185)

$$$$

• Seafood • Lakeview/Gentilly

Booked 43 times today

The true flavor of Gulf Coast tradition is all about family, warmth and exceptional seafood. Landry's Seafood strives to bring all of those things together in each and every location, providing a fun-filled dining experience that will make you want to drop your anchor and never leave. So sit back, relax and take part in the Landry's Seafood experience.

9. The Country Club

4.7

Exceptional(889)

$$$$

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Bywater

Booked 10 times today

You MUST be 21 or over to dine with us. Masks are recommended. 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. 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.

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10. Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(916)

$$$$

• Contemporary Southern • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 9 times today

Located at 231 North Carrollton Avenue in Mid City New Orleans, we are the city’s destination for Contemporary Southern American cuisine in a comfortable cozy setting. Our goal is to challenge your palate with new and exciting flavors while anchoring our ingredients in the comforting and familiar. We are the place for a quick lunch, fine dinner,Saturday and Sunday brunch, business/special event or just a beer and small plates for the game.

Restaurants near Lakefront Arena

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Degas

2. Ralph's on the Park

3. Vessel NOLA

4. Toups Meatery

5. Lola's

6. Junior’s on Harrison

7. The Italian Barrel

8. Landry’s Seafood House – New Orleans Lake Pontchartrain

9. The Country Club

10. Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar

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