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Bistro Daisy
Price: Moderate•American•5(1,377)A quaint eatery nestled in the heart of Uptown New Orleans, Bistro Daisy -named for the daughter of owners Anton & Diane Schulte-opened in the summer of 2007. The Restaurant features fresh, seasonal and often local ingredients prepared in the American bistro style. Daisy's award-winning dishes and charming atmosphere have established this Uptown bistro as one of the city's premier dining experiences.Doris Metropolitan - New Orleans
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(934)Doris Metropolitan is a high-end butchery and restaurant that handcrafts modern flavors and techniques that embrace Middle Eastern heritage and elevate the traditional steakhouse experience. Menu highlights include in-house dry aged beef and other high-quality meats that complement seasonal sides, vegetable-focused shared plates, exotic and locally sourced seafood, and a hand-selected caviar menu. Our house-crafted cocktails, extensive wine list, fine liquors, and house butchery blend together to offer you the luxuriant dining experience that keeps us thriving.
Dakar NOLA
Price: Very Expensive•African•4.9(96)Dakar NOLA is a modern Senegalese tasting menu restaurant. The menu is inspired by Chef Serigne Mbaye’s most cherished memories of his childhood in Dakar, Senegal.
Dinner at Dakar NOLA features a pescatarian tasting menu with some dishes served family-style.
We are a reservations only concept open Tuesday through Saturday and our dinner experience lasts 2.5 hours.
Our menu changes often and is mostly dairy and gluten-free.
Reservations are open 42 days at a time with a new period opening at 10 am central time.
We are unable to accommodate the following allergies: Fin fish, soy, shellfish aroma/fumes, allium, honey
**We can accommodate shellfish allergy and peanut if noted in the reservation.
We can NOT accommodate a Vegan diet or a vegetarian that does not eat food cooked in seafood broth.
We are able to accommodate a gluten intolerance/allergy
In order to minimize disruptions to the kitchen, late arrivals will be served the current course being servedKeith Young's Steakhouse
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(1,862)For over 25 years, we have devoted our culinary efforts to one basic principle:Serve the finest quality steak of a more than generous portion with consistency that never varies. This is what we strive to do and always with the warmest personal service.
We still hand-cut every steak when you place your order tableside. It’s not the easiest way, but quality never is. This allows us to make sure that every steak that leaves our kitchen is consistently succulent and flavorful.
This is our pledge to you. Join us!
The Grill Room
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.9(1,624)The Grill Room at The Windsor Court is recognized as a local leader in Modern American cuisine with a distinct New Orleans flair. Join us for a truly remarkable breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of the finest restaurants in the world - and one of only three, four-star/four-diamond restaurants in all of Louisiana.Pat Gallagher's 527 Restaurant & Bar
Price: Expensive•American•4.9(1,982)
Welcome to Pat Gallagher’s 527 – Your Local Steakhouse! Try our award winning entrees featuring sizzling steaks, ribeyes, pork chops, and the best seafood Louisiana has to offer. Whether you prefer a fine wine or a fresh new cocktail, our team is always ready to help you find your perfect pairing.
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The Kingsway
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Asian•4.9(46)The Kingsway is a fine dining Asian restaurant by Chef Ashwin Vilkhu, a 2025 James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef: South, and the next chapter from the family behind the acclaimed Saffron NOLA.
Inspired by the deeply personal flavors of childhood dinners and the cultural crossroads of Asia, The Kingsway offers a contemporary interpretation of tradition—refined, intentional, and rooted in heritage.
Set in a Japandi-Scandinavian inspired space defined by clean lines, natural textures, and understated elegance, the dining room mirrors the philosophy of the kitchen: thoughtful, minimal, and quietly bold. Precision and warmth guide each guest experience, from the first pour to the last bite.Le Salon
Price: Very Expensive•Afternoon Tea•4.9(1,082)Themed Tea Dates: Galentine's Tea- February 14, Mardi Gras Tea- February 15 & 16, *Irish Tea- March 16 (Adults Only- Price $95pp), Strawberry Tea- April 5, Easter -April 19 & 20, Mothers Day-May 10&11, Princess Tea-June 21 & 22 (Price-Adult $80pp & Kids $55pp) *Prohibition Tea-July 19 (Adults Only-Price $95pp), *LGBTEA August 30, (Adults Only-Price $95pp), *Halloween Tea-October 25 & 26 (Price-Adults $80pp & Kids $55pp) *Holiday Tea-November 28-Dec 31st (Adults $80pp & Kids 12 & under $55pp) (limited seating) - Please call for availability.
Experience the delightful tradition of afternoon tea at Le Salon. Sip from a selection of 30 of the finest loose-leaf variety brews while your ears enjoy soft melodies from a harpist or pianist from the LA Philharmonic Orchestra. Enjoy an assortment of delicious tea sandwiches, scones and sweets as you engage in one of New Orleans locals most beloved and fashionable pastimes.
Impastato Cellars
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(658)In 1979, after over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Joe Impastato opened Impastato’s in Metaire. Only 5 years before, his brother Sal opened Sal and Judy’s in Lacombe. Now the family of restaurants extends to Madisonville with the opening of Impastato Cellars on September 5, 2013. The Impastato family decided to bring the same traditional, authentic Italian cuisine to the table on the Northshore along with the old world ambiance of a 600 square foot wine cellar featuring over 400 labels, in addition to a wide variety of spirits and craft beers.Mayas
Price: Moderate•Latin American•4.9(645)Mayas Restaurant is a captivating Latin dining experience with exciting social rhythms. We feature the cuisines of multiple countries of Latin American, but rather than simply transferring dishes we pay compliment to the ingredients that are natural to Latin America. Our food is prepared from scratch using classic and modern techniques but always remembering the aromas and flavors of our mother's and grandmother's kitchen. We invite you to choose your own escapade by selecting from our Plantains, Ceviches, Empanadas, Curries, Steaks, and Small Plates for a multi-course dining experience.
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- CChrisVIPHouston •2 reviews5.0Dined todayOur waitress, Mary was an absolute dream! Amazing service! She really took care of us! One of my favorite meals in NOLA.More infoMr. B's BistroPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.7
- JJamilaVirginia •2 reviews5.0Dined todayDaniel was amazing she recommended the best everything was perfect…More infoGW FinsPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• French Quarter•4.9
- AAleeceWisconsin •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoRashad our waiter made our experience truly enjoyable. Management came by to say hello as well. Bananas Foster is very delicious!More infoBrennan'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.8
- RReginaTucson •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe food at Luke was very good. Service was fairly prompt. We sat by the kitchen, and as a Culinary Arts Instructor and chef, it was fun to watch the back of the house do their thing. Drinks were delicious and prompt and our server even managed to squeeze one more drink in for us at Happy Hour.More infoLukePrice: Moderate• French• Central Business District•4.6
- RRalphNew Orleans / Louisiana •1 review5.0Dined on Jun 30, 2025Everything was fantastic. Miles Salatich was a very in touch waiter. He anticipated our needs.More infoAntoine'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.6
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Dog friendly restaurants in New Orleans / Louisiana include The Steakhouse - Caesars New Orleans, Audubon Clubhouse by Dickie Brennan & Co. and Galliano
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