Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Metairie

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Vessel NOLA

4.1

Excellent(2634)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 25 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.

2. Toups Meatery

4.7

Exceptional(2453)

Price: Expensive

• Cajun • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 28 times today

Toups' Meatery is a contemporary Cajun restaurant featuring fine food, wine, specialty cocktails, extensive Bourbon selection and charcuterie inspired by deep-rooted Louisiana family traditions. Chef Isaac Toups represents the new guard of Cajun chefs for his updated refined approach to rustic dishes. Cooking the food that’s closest to his heart has earned him rave reviews including recently being named a James Beard Semi-Finalist for Best Chef of the South 2014 & 2015. Located in beautiful Mid City near City Park and the New Orleans Museum of Art.

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3. Ye Olde College Inn

4.8

Exceptional(1728)

Price: Moderate

• Creole • Carrollton

Booked 20 times today

Since 1933 Ye Olde College Inn has served generations of New Orleanians. Come join us at a true New Orleans farm to table landmark. Our menu features our latest Creole specials and plenty of twists on traditional New Orleans standards. We have a farm located adjacent to the restaurant where we get a variety of fresh produce. Next door is another New Orleans landmark, the Rock’n'Bowl®. Ask for a $5 off voucher when you dine from the entree section of our menu. - visit www.rocknbowl.com for live music listings

4. GW Fins

4.9

Exceptional(20077)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • French Quarter

Booked 166 times today

Experience the cuisine that has created Raving Fans of local diners & national & local food critics alike. Executive Chef Mike Nelson ensures the highest quality seafood by flying in products from around the globe & featuring only the best from local waters - both at their seasonal peak. This commitment to freshness & quality are some of the many reasons GW Fins prints its menu daily. We look forward to serving you soon so we may learn what you think.We hope our dress policy is comfortable for all. Coats & ties are not required. Slacks, dress jeans, & dress shorts are great. We require that gentlemen wear a collared shirt. T-shirts, cut off shorts, & athletic wear, including baseball caps, are not permitted. We ask gentlemen to remove their hats in the Dining Room.

5. Mr. B's Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(6372)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 114 times today

Mr. B's Bistro, a New Orleans restaurant famous for its Creole cuisine with a focus on fresh regional products, is located in the heart of the French Quarter at the intersection of Royal Street and Iberville. This corner is a New Orleans landmark and celebrated food corner. Considered the original New Orleans gourmet bistro, Mr. B's Bistro is owned and managed by Cindy Brennan, a member of the legendary New Orleans' Brennan Family.

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6. Chophouse New Orleans – Prime Steaks

4.6

Exceptional(5217)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Central Business District

Booked 69 times today

Named the highest rated steakhouse in New Orleans, this old-school steak restaurant is a powerhouse. The focus at Chophouse New Orleans is on its top-quality, USDA prime-only meat, from barrel cut filets to top-of-the-line cooking techniques, every detail counts. The easygoing atmosphere complements the great food and bustling, live entertainment nightly.

7. Domenica

4.5

Awesome(7499)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 68 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.

8. Red Fish Grill

4.5

Awesome(8536)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • French Quarter

Booked 38 times today

For twenty-five years, Red Fish Grill has celebrated the fresh, seasonal bounty of local farmers and Gulf fishers. We stand apart for our wide variety of fresh Gulf fish, expertly grilled to perfection on our signature wood-burning grill. Our vibrant, polished-casual seafood restaurant, owned and operated by Ralph Brennan, anchors the first block of Bourbon Street and delivers innovative twists on New Orleans Gulf seafood specialties like BBQ Oysters, Hickory Grilled Redfish, Alligator Sausage & Seafood Gumbo, and Double Chocolate Bread Pudding. Red Fish Grill's lively decor, expansive bar, and welcoming vibe beckon Bourbon Street revelers and serious diners alike in search of gracious hospitality and a commitment to inspired, locally sourced seafood.Diner's Choice Award - Opentable"Top Place for Seafood in the U.S." - USA Today"Best Seafood Restaurants in the U.S." - Travel + Leisure"The Best Seafood Restaurants In America" - Tasting Table

9. Shaya

4.9

Exceptional(5089)

Price: Expensive

• Israeli • Uptown

Booked 65 times today

Originally inspired by the many amazing meals with family and dear friends throughout the Middle East, Shaya has been a trailblazer in modern Levantine cuisine. Drawing inspiration from the diverse cuisines & cultures of the Middle East, Meditteranean, and across North Africa, Shaya has set the benchmark for contemporary Mediterranean cuisine by honoring the age-old culinary traditions of the people who invented hospitality as we know it. Our fluffy hand-crafted pita bread baked to order in our wood-fired oven with delectable vegetable-driven dips, salads, and spreads will transport you to an exotic place. Today we hope that our food and hospitality will help you create delicious memories with your friends and family using the very best of our local and sustainably harvested ingredients, prepared and served by people who truly care.

10. Meril

4.5

Awesome(6517)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Warehouse District

Booked 52 times today

Located in the Warehouse District, Meril is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s lively restaurant in New Orleans. Meril’s casual restaurant interior is marked by a signature open style kitchen and a large bar area, featuring a varied wine selection and craft cocktails. Named after his daughter, the restaurant showcases some of Chef Emeril’s favorite dishes that he loves to eat, featuring everything from Wood Fired Flatbreads to Korean Chicken Wings. Lagasse brings his expertise and distinguished hospitality to Meril, creating a deliciously spirited dining experience.

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Gary
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food is so well composed. And always perfectly executed. That chicken confit is crazy
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Toups MeateryPrice: Expensive• Cajun• Mid-City / City Park
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4.7
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Louis
New Orleans / Louisiana •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It had been a long time since my wife and I had been to Ye Old College Inn and we had forgotten how great it is. The food was just wonderful, the prices are very reasonable, the service was perfect and the ambiance is great fun while not being too noisy. We will be going back soon!
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Ye Olde College InnPrice: Moderate• Creole• Carrollton
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4.8
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Brandon
Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Service great from the moment we walked in. Enjoyed every bite. My barracuda was slightly over cooked but nothing disappointing and the sauces that accompanied it with the sides were outstanding. Had a great experience, and a place I would definitely recommend in the French Quarter.
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GW FinsPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• French Quarter
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4.9
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GregoryVIP
Chicago / Illinois •30 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Loved the fried chicken Wednesday special, the veal entree and the individual King cake! $1.25 lunch Martinis were a great addition. Service was excellent. Great lunch experience.
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Mr. B's BistroPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
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4.7
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Michael
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Jan 2025
Whenever we are in town, we always try to make at least one visit to Vessel. We've been there several times, and the food is always spectacular, delicious and consistent. The service is excellent and always top notch. It is truly a beautiful restaurant unlike anything we've ever seen, it's in an old church and the ceiling is amazing. We are already planning our next trip and have Vessel on the top of our list of "must do's".
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Vessel NOLAPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Mid-City / City Park
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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Vessel NOLA

2. Toups Meatery

3. Ye Olde College Inn

4. GW Fins

5. Mr. B's Bistro

6. Chophouse New Orleans – Prime Steaks

7. Domenica

8. Red Fish Grill

9. Shaya

10. Meril

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