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A photo of Domenica restaurant
4.5
Awesome(7466)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Central Business District
Booked 92 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(361)
Price: Expensive
• French • Central Business District
Booked 17 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 The Steakhouse - Caesars New Orleans restaurant
3.7
Very Good(2014)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Central Business District
Booked 33 times today
The Steakhouse at Caesars offers a fresh, playful perspective on the traditional steakhouse. The Steakhouse combines a devotion to local Louisiana ingredients and techniques to provide an unexpected twist on traditional steakhouse menu items.
A photo of Yo Nashi restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(458)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Central Business District
Booked 8 times today
Yō Nashi is a New Orleans omakase restaurant. Utilizing local ingredients and flavor with Japanese technique and presentation, Chef Jose creates a dining experience that invokes a sense of transportation while simultaneously being rooted in the city where he presides. Our daily omakase menu is created around the best seasonal ingredients available. Please provide any allergies or dietary restrictions with your reservation so that we may be able to ensure your best possible experience.
A photo of Tujague's - New Orleans restaurant
4.1
Excellent(3526)
Price: Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter
Booked 34 times today
Tujague's is the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans. This French Quarter institution has been serving traditional New Orleans cuisine to locals and visitors alike for more than 160 years. Lore states that brunch originated here, as did the Grasshopper cocktail. Homages to the restaurant's long and colorful history abound within the interior of the building from the classic 19th century architecture to memorabilia on the walls.Menu items such as the seared gulf fish and the daily gumbo meld French traditions with New Orleans fare and flare. Our famous five course menu is still served nightly; but have no fear, the menu is no longer pre-fixe, so those less ravenous diners can join in too.If you want a quintessential New Orleans experience filled with history and local fare, Tujague's is your place.
A photo of Miss River restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1303)
Price: Very Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Central Business District
Booked 30 times today
Miss River at the Four Seasons New Orleans offers a grand Creole dining experience in the heart of the French Quarter. Led by renowned Chef Alon Shaya, the restaurant serves elevated New Orleans favorites with bold Cajun flavors and local ingredients. Signature dishes include Whole Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Seared Duck Breast, and Red Beans and Rice. Open for lunch and dinner, diners can savor expertly crafted dishes throughout the day. Enjoy a lively weekend jazz brunch every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, featuring a Bloody Mary bar and live jazz. Perfect for any special occasion, Miss River delivers an unforgettable experience for lunch, dinner, or brunch in New Orleans.
A photo of Birdy's Behind The Bower restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(600)
Price: Moderate
• American • Garden District
Booked 33 times today
Birdy’s Behind the Bower is a brunch spot perched in the back of the Framework building, serving Southern-inspired, locally-sourced American cuisine alongside a welcoming outdoor courtyard. We partner with Sugar Roots Farm in New Orleans to source fresh, local ingredients for dishes that range from comforting, house-made breakfast staples to lighter, health-conscious fare. Celebrate on our chic patio or nestle in for a coffee to start your day.
A photo of Vessel NOLA restaurant
4.2
Awesome(2611)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Mid-City / City Park
Booked 31 times today
Vessel Specializes in Fresh Seafood and New American Cuisine! Renowned Chef Wille Cooper, who trained under Emeril Lagasse & Wolfgang Puck sources fresh local ingredients incorporating many of the traditions New Orleans is famous for. Dinner is served 7 days a week and brunch Sat-Sun! Happy Hour weekdays 4-6 pm (except holidays). Reservations are advised and we welcome walk-ins! Dine inside or outdoors on our gorgeous covered patio! ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST featured VESSEL as one of "8 of the Most Gorgeous Restaurants in Former Churches Worldwide". Paranormal activity lurks at VESSEL as featured on The Travel Channel's hit show "THE DEAD FILES" in the episode "Deadly Vessel" showcasing the spirits that haunt Vessel. Eat, Drink, Congregate! at Vessel at New Orleans' most exciting restaurant/bar, housed in a 1914 historic church in Mid-City, 10 minutes from the French Quarter just off the Canal Street Streetcar.
A photo of BABs restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(787)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • Bywater
Booked 13 times today
To us, BABs is a place for friends, or those who will soon be. BABs is a casual energetic place with yummy food, authentic hospitality, great libations and friendly faces.We cook ingredient driven food where inspiration comes from our personal experiences or one of the many cultures represented in our area, past and present. Our cooking is inspired by small local farms, using ingredients that are seasonal and raised or caught with care.New Orleans is our home. It’s a place with an amazing sense of community where we’ve created meaningful relationships, and met extraordinary people along the way. We’re excited to continue feeding visitors and the people like us, who call it home.-Nina Compton, Larry Miller, and the BABs Team
A photo of Wild South restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(9)
Price: Very Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Lower Garden District
Booked 14 times today
Take the right turn off of Magazine Streetin the Lower Garden District and you’llstumble upon Wild South.Through the yellow doors lies a restaurant that showcases local ingredients we hold dear in new, innovative ways while celebrating the signature elements that make up this Southern cuisine. Whether you’re popping in for snacks atthe bar or want the full tasting experience,Chef Michael Stoltzfus and his team invite you to partake in the unique taste of the Wild South. Wild South is now offering a la carte at both the barand dining room.

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  • Bags
    Orlando / Central Florida East •7 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The food was amazing. Had the shrimp appetizer, wedge salad, filet mignon and twice baked potato. Our server was great even though they were a bit overwhelmed with staff issues.
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    The Steakhouse - Caesars New OrleansPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Central Business District
    3.7
  • Karen
    New Orleans / Louisiana •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great service today on Christmas day! So busy but servers were awesome. I messed up on timing of my reservation but they worked hard to accommodate my mistake. Food was great and good quantity.
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    DomenicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Central Business District
    4.5
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    Iowa •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Couvant is an excellent restaurant. Service and food were top notch. The duck egg rolls are a must try appetizer and they have the best fries I’ve ever tasted. Asked the waiter and fries were cooked in duck fat so good. Definitely check this place out
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    CouvantPrice: Expensive• French• Central Business District
    4.4
  • Robert
    New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had a wonderful Réveillon dinner experience at Tujague’s on Christmas Eve. The oysters Tujague’s were outstanding as were the duck leg confit and the short ribs. Our servers were friendly, knowledgeable and prompt. This was our first trip to New Orleans and our server even made some suggestions for other places to visit while in town. All in all it was a fantastic visit. We not only look forward to taking another trip to NOLA but making a return visit to Tujague’s as well.
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    Tujague's - New OrleansPrice: Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• French Quarter
    4.1
  • Casey
    Phoenix / Arizona •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 12 Dec 2024
    Wow, what an amazing find. I came and had the 7 course omakase and every course was fresh, delicious, and innovative. Beautiful little restaurant with a fantastic selection of beer, wine, sake and cocktails (which I may have indulged in a liiiiittle too much but there were so many amazing options!) Bang for your buck is unmatched since omakase can usually be in the hundreds of dollars per person range (not here!) Holly was amazing, along with the 2 sushi chefs whose names I didn’t catch. Can’t wait to come back next time I’m in NOLA.
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    Yo NashiPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Central Business District
    4.8
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