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A photo of Luke restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(9187)
Price: Moderate
• French • Central Business District
Booked 127 times today
Luke is a Creole-inspired Brasserie located in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District on world-famous St. Charles Avenue, steps from the French Quarter neighborhood. A lively atmosphere surrounds the raw bar offering the freshest seafood and oysters procured daily from the Gulf of Mexico. Chef Erick Loos is at the helm of the kitchen featuring dishes that highlight local purveyors and farmers’ market ingredients. Behind the bar, a selection of bartender-created specialty cocktails are offered among a carefully-curated list of wines from throughout the world and locally crafted brews.
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4.5
Awesome(7450)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Central Business District
Booked 88 times today
Domenica translates to “Sunday,” in Italian, it is the day of the week to explore and cook leisurely, abundant meals. At Domenica restaurant, our chefs seek to transport guests to those coveted moments, offering passionately prepared dishes that marry pure, local ingredients with revered techniques.While the menu is rooted in tradition, our chefs focus on elevating Italian ingredients and classic flavors to create modern classics, adapted for the contemporary palate of New Orleans. The fresh pastas made by hand daily, roasted vegetables, meats and Napolitano style pizzas, all prepared in the restaurant’s iconic wood oven, are perfectly complemented by custom-brewed beers, seasonal craft cocktails and an Italian-focused wine list.
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4.4
Awesome(5574)
Price: Moderate
• French American • French Quarter
Booked 31 times today
For larger parties, please call (504) 523-1661.For over two decades Palace Cafe has been serving award-winning, contemporary Creole cuisine in the historic Werlein Music building. Located downtown, at the entrance to the French Quarter, this Dickie Brennan & Co. restaurant is popular with visitors & locals alike.
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4.3
Awesome(3619)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • French Quarter
Booked 38 times today
“Arguably the best oyster bar of any white tablecloth restaurant in New Orleans” per the Times-Picayune, Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House is all about local seafood. If it’s not in season, you won’t find it on the menu. Enjoy authentic New Orleans dishes and oysters on the half-shell in a lively atmosphere overlooking Bourbon Street.Dickie Brennan and his culinary team have created an incredible menu of classic New Orleans dishes complemented by new favorites. Signature favorites include Gulf fish on the Halfshell and New Orleans style Barbeque Shrimp. Bourbon is a central focus at the bar with 200 bourbons on the list. Bourbon House is the perfect place for a specialty cocktail or a straight pour of that hard to find small-batch whiskey.
A photo of Peacock Room at The Hotel Fontenot restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(764)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Warehouse District
Booked 38 times today
Effortlessly blending the eccentric personality of New Orleans’ bar culture with the old-world charm and sophistication of a classic social club, Peacock Room delivers a bright and vibrant feel during the day and a sexy, moody atmosphere come sundown, perfect for an afternoon aperitif, social dinner or an end-of-evening nightcap. The bar is stocked with everything from the classics to hard-to-find spirits, with an impressive collection of rum and madeira and an emphasis on drinks that are light and floral. The sipping is complemented by an elevated selection of small plates from Chef Samuel Peery that feature refined shareable interpretations of regional and international classics.
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4.4
Awesome(354)
Price: Expensive
• French • Central Business District
Booked 24 times today
Take a seat at our signature French-inspired bistro, Couvant, housed in the former Peychaud Cocktail Bitters factory. Here, French techniques play on the roots of New Orleans cuisine using fresh, local ingredients. New Orleans is renowned for its French cuisine, and you won’t have to leave the confines of The Eliza Jane to enjoy delicious fare within a French bistro. Couvant specializes in classic French cooking serving entrees that pay homage to French history and regional specialties. Never pretentious, the dishes and service at Couvant are purposefully simple and social. Nestle into an intimate dining room banquette. Or dine at a bistro table in our historic courtyard for chef-driven entrées and a bottle of wine — or maybe two.
A photo of Fogo de Chao - New Orleans restaurant
4.2
Awesome(2535)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • French Quarter
Booked 104 times today
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
A photo of The Davenport Lounge restaurant
4.2
Awesome(133)
Price: Moderate
• American • French Quarter
Our Lounge is conveniently located on the third floor lobby level of The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.We welcome Walk-Ins Daily for our Lounge. Reservations are required for Tea Service.Live Entertainment featuring Jeremy Davenport: Known for his unique jazz style. Jeremy Davenport specializes in the storytelling standards and an entertainment style associated with the Rat Pack.He has been the featured musical guest on Food Network`s Emeril Live and has appeared on The Today Show several times along with The Travel Channel and E!.
A photo of Kingfish - New Orleans restaurant
4.2
Awesome(1905)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter
Booked 32 times today
Kingfish is a popular casual restaurant and cocktail bar in New Orleans that salutes the Huey P. Long Era. The Kingfish menu embodies new Louisiana cuisine. That along with our talented bartenders' skill & expertise combine to create a unique Louisiana-centric dining experience. So whether you are a visitor to our wonderful city or one of our regulars, Kingfish is a perfect place to meet up with friends for an evening in the New Orleans' French Quarter.
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4.5
Awesome(1959)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Central Business District
Booked 22 times today
The collaborating chefs of Trenasse focus on Gulf Coast Cuisine with a South Louisiana Flare. Using regionally farmed ingredients we present our dishes classically and creatively. Along with a dynamic team Chefs, we execute a culinary program known as one of “The Best in The City”. Our talented team is ready to serve the thriving business lunch crowd of the central business district, local foodies, and numerous city wide festivals and conventions.

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  • SandraVIP
    New Orleans / Louisiana •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Always a fantastic experience! The food, the service, the fun jazz band - it all made for a perfect day. Don’t miss the crabmeat cheesecake, the turtle soup or the white chocolate bread pudding. This is our go to place anytime we are in town to see a show at the nearby Saenger Theater or if we are staying at the Roosevelt which is a short walk away.
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    Palace CaféPrice: Moderate• French American• French Quarter
    4.4
  • JacqueVIP
    New Orleans / Louisiana •47 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The oysters were cold, fresh and delicious. The service was very attentive to our need to catch a show on time & our table by the window was a great view for people watching!
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    Bourbon HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• French Quarter
    4.3
  • MichaelVIP
    New Orleans / Louisiana •46 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    I’ve submitted several reviews, as I eat here a good bit. It’s silly excellent, still my favorite. There’s a wide variety of Gulf oysters from which to choose. The seafood gumbo is my favorite in the city, really rich & full of protein. I had the Speckled Trout Amandine, which I had not tried before, & it was quite good. In short, it’s always a great meal at Luke, & I’ll keep coming back until they give me a reason not to.
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    LukePrice: Moderate• French• Central Business District
    4.6
  • Kelly
    Houston •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Domenica was recommended by friends of ours and it did not disappoint! Food was outstanding - black truffle pecorino romano, spaghetti carbonara (CRAZY good), a rabbit/pasta dish (can’t remember the name), topped off by a banana dessert. Every table was taken the entire time we were there on 12.18. Highly recommend you book a reservation. LOVED our server, Heather. A fun evening.
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    DomenicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Central Business District
    4.5
  • O'Neil
    New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 15 Dec 2024
    Beautiful setting and very romantic. Drinks were great as well as the service.. Unfortunately we didn't get to try the food. Would highly recommend!
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    Peacock Room at The Hotel FontenotPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Warehouse District
    4.8
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