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- PpadstackCleveland / Akron / Canton •7 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoGood food. Amazing ambiance if you are looking for a quiet evening. Really enjoyed it.More infoVessel NOLAPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Mid-City / City Park•4.5
- HHeathervipAustin •15 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023This restaurant was recommended by locals and the seafood was very good. Amazing oyster selection and overall good food. Service was great but very, very slow.More infoLukePrice: Moderate• French• Central Business District•4.6
- AAltobellovipSouth Carolina •22 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023In town for the weekend, and picked this place based on reviews. We ran into some locals who also said this was a great choice. We could not have been more impressed. Every bite was food was outstanding. JC and Jeremy hosted us as if we were their home. The most memorable brunch we had ever had!! The wood grilled fish, duck spring rolls and shrimp and grits were out of this worldMore infoMr. B's BistroPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerLas Vegas •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Wonderful service and ambience. All of the food was good and most excellent. We were at Jazz Brunch and the musicians were excellent and definitely added to the experience. Absolutely would recommend to anyoneMore infoAntoine'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.4
- SshornkochvipNew Orleans / Louisiana •11 reviews5.0Dined on Aug 13, 2021Really great food very affordable. Attentive and friendly serviceMore infoRevel Cafe and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Mid-City / City Park•4.5
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Discover Mid-City
Mid City New Orleans is considered the heart of this soulful city, and with good reason. With so many great attractions and spots for visitors, the area is full of great places to grab a bite. True Cajun food and Southern hospitality are abundant here; you'll have the chance to chow down on some freshly cooked crawfish by the pound or a bowl of homemade pasta. On one of the boundaries of Mid City New Orleans is another gem, City Park. The 1,300-acre park is an urban public oasis and neighborhood that is home to several great restaurants where guests can dine on fresh gulf seafood in eclectic dishes like turtle soup and crabmeat Benedict.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Mid-City (New Orleans) is Biscuits & Buns on Banks
The best vegan restaurants in Mid-City (New Orleans) are Cafe Degas, MoPho and Monday Restaurant + Bar
The best vegetarian restaurants in Mid-City (New Orleans) are Cafe Degas, Vessel NOLA and Monday Restaurant + Bar
The restaurants with the best service in Mid-City (New Orleans) are Biscuits & Buns on Banks, Crescent City Steak House and Gabrielle Restaurant New Orleans
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Mid-City (New Orleans) are Biscuits & Buns on Banks, Cafe Degas and Gabrielle Restaurant New Orleans
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