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- BBamaMobile •9 reviews4.0Dined on Sep 19, 2023The food was delicious and prepared well. The waiter was stretched too thin, forgot our appetizer, and didn’t seem to check in frequently enough.More infoPublic ServicePrice: Moderate• American• French Quarter•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerNew Orleans / Louisiana •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023The food was good and the workers were niceMore infoFountain LoungePrice: Moderate• undefined• Central Business District•4.1
- OTOpenTable DinerBaton Rouge / Lafayette •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Phenomenal! Me and my girlfriend celebrated our anniversary here and we couldn’t have chosen a better restaurant to dine at. Our server Chelle was great and the food was awesome. I love the wine flight options of half glasses. Ended up leaving with 3 bottles to go. Will definitely come backMore infoCopper VinePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Central Business District•4.7
- KWKaleyWNorthwest Florida •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023The food was amazing! We loved our BBQ shrimp appetizer and our double chocolate bread pudding the most but our entries were wonderful too!More infoRed Fish GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• French Quarter•4.6
- EGEricGvipNew York / Tri-State Area •7 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Amazing food and service. Hotel is beautiful.More infoDomenicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Central Business District•4.6
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Discover New Orleans
New Orleans has been attracting food lovers for over two centuries, and it's perhaps the first American city to develop a cuisine all its own. Drawing from its rich French and Spanish origins, the city has given the world iconic Cajun dishes such as jambalaya, king cakes, and oysters Rockefeller. However, that doesn't mean that popular modern cuisines aren't well-represented too. Asian, Italian and soul food, in particular, are definite standouts. Even non-gourmands won't leave the city without enjoying beignets and a café au lait in the French Quarter. It’s the rare American chef who hasn't spent time polishing his or her skills here. With such a rich culinary history, New Orleans reigns supreme as America's premier foodie destination.
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in New Orleans is Mister Oso New Orleans
The best vegan restaurants in New Orleans are Birdy's Behind The Bower, Shaya and True Food Kitchen - New Orleans
The best vegetarian restaurants in New Orleans are GW Fins, Atchafalaya Restaurant and Shaya
The restaurants with the best service in New Orleans are P.F. Chang's - Metairie, Legacy Kitchen's Tacklebox and The Davenport Lounge
The restaurants with the best ambiance in New Orleans are Mister Oso New Orleans, The Davenport Lounge and Don's Seafood of Hammond