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The Best Restaurants with Vegan Options in New Orleans

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Nicknamed "The Big Easy," New Orleans has an unparalleled nightlife, vibrant music scene, and some of the best food. New Orleans is best known for is its unique cuisine, featuring a melting pot of French, African, and Native American favorites. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? Welcome to our Tastemaker Lists. We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. Here’s our list of some of the best restaurants with vegan options in New Orleans—guaranteed to be enjoyable and filling.

18 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	Meril, Ye Olde College Inn, Lilette…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Contemporary American, Creole…
Neighborhoods:	Warehouse District, Carrollton, Garden District…

Meril

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Warehouse District

4,014 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Good for Groups

Owned and operated by former Food Network star and celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse — who was born, raised, and began his career in New Orleans — the restaurant's namesake is none oth…Read more

92% recommended

Most Booked in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Ye Olde College Inn

$$$$·Creole·

Carrollton

1,104 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Local Ingredients
Good for Groups

This place bills itself as a “true New Orleans classic,” and it's no wonder: originally erected in1933, it's now the home base for many local musicians who have contributed to the …Read more

96% recommended

Best Overall in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Lilette

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Garden District

1,994 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion

The brain-child of world-class Executive Chef John Harris, Lilette remains true to its French — rather than Creole— roots. Consistently ranked as one of the top restaurants by loca…Read more

95% recommended

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The Pelican Club

$$$$·Creole / Cajun / Southern·

French Quarter

2,797 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

One of the definitive restaurants of the famed French Quarter, The Pelican Club prides itself on its “sophisticated Creole menu.” The carrot ginger soup, and the vegetarian and/or …Read more

96% recommended

Creole / Cajun / Southern in New Orleans / Louisiana

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GW Fins

$$$$·Seafood·

French Quarter

13,916 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

While better known for its seafood, GW Fins certainly has no shortage of vegan options for even the most finicky of eaters. Owned and operated by Gary Wollerman, GW Fins makes our …Read more

99% recommended

Best Overall in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Muriel's Jackson Square

$$$$·Creole / Cajun / Southern·

French Quarter

7,408 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

Warehoused in a 19th-century building that's steeped in Old New Orleans history, Muriel's is a bit of a landmark in New Orleans. Touting the proud history of the Vieux Carre on its…Read more

97% recommended

Best Ambiance in New Orleans / Louisiana

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NOLA Restaurant

$$$$·Creole·

French Quarter

12,591 reviews

Creative Cuisine
Good for a Date
Special Occasion

Yet another Emeril Lagasse restaurant, NOLA is the place “where it all began.” NOLA stands for “New Orleans, Louisiana,” and it really doesn't get any more Creole than this. NOLA i…Read more

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Emeril's Restaurant

$$$$·Creole·

Warehouse District

10,930 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Notable Wine List

Comfort food, fast service, and healthy options are all on the menu at Emeril's eponymous restaurant, which has become synonymous with the celebrity chef and former Food Network ho…Read more

92% recommended

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Restaurant R'evolution

$$$$·Creole / Cajun / Southern·

French Quarter

5,029 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

What can we say about Restaurant R'evolution that others have not said? Situated snugly in a hotel lobby, this fusion restaurant perfectly blends the unique styles of chefs John Fo…Read more

95% recommended

Notable Wine List in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Galatoire's Restaurant

$$$$·Creole / Cajun / Southern·

French Quarter

2,644 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Romantic

Jackets are absolutely required at this Bourbon Street mainstay, but you won't mind one bit. Galatoire's desserts are second-to-none, and that's why this restaurant makes our list …Read more

85% recommended

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Desi Vega's

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Warehouse District

1,637 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

Even though Desi Vega's is a “steakhouse,” it makes our list of the best vegan restaurants in New Orleans because, like every other restaurant on this list, there's no shortage of …Read more

98% recommended

Best Overall in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Superior Seafood

$$$$·Seafood·

Uptown

2,563 reviews

Special Occasion
Neighborhood Gem
Good for Groups

Yes, even a seafood restaurant makes the list of best vegan restaurants in New Orleans! Just like the other restaurants on this list, Superior Seafood also offers superior sides an…Read more

97% recommended

Seafood in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Mr. B's Bistro

$$$$·Creole·

French Quarter

3,267 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies

The brunch menu alone at Mr. B's make it a must-see for tourists who make the patronage to the Big Easy. If the lemon icebox pie isn't enough to add this restaurant to our list of …Read more

96% recommended

Creole in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - New Orleans

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Central Business District

1,929 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for Anniversaries

Ruth's Chris Steak House originates in New York City, but their Big Easy satellite location is just as awesome — if not more so —than their Big Apple parent location. This steakhou…Read more

93% recommended

Steakhouse in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Mr. John's Steakhouse

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Garden District

2,228 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Romantic

Another St. Charles Avenue favorite, Mr. John's is in frequent competition with Desi Vega's, but it's all in good fun. And, like other steakhouses on this list, their specialty is,…Read more

94% recommended

Notable Wine List in New Orleans / Louisiana

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La Boca Steakhouse

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Warehouse District

2,005 reviews

Good for Anniversaries
Special Occasion
Creative Cuisine

You might not expect an Argentine steakhouse in the middle of Creole country, but La Boca Steakhouse is a nice treat for those who need a break from spicy Creole food. Located on t…Read more

100% recommended

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Restaurant Patois

$$$$·French·

Uptown

1,503 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion

Patois's tagline is, “Louisiana Cuisine with a French Accent.” Unlike other restaurants on this list of the best vegan restaurants in New Orleans, Patois takes more of a European (…Read more

95% recommended

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Bayona

$$$$·Contemporary American·

French Quarter

3,973 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion
Romantic

Nestled in a 200-year-old cottage, Bayona proudly boasts Chef Susan Spicer at the helm, where the “Nawlins” native puts a worldly twist on Creole favorites. Perhaps its her unique …Read more

91% recommended

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