Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Le Salon

4.9

4.9 (1055)

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

Central Business District

About the restaurant

Themed Tea Dates: Mardi Gras Tea- January 27 & 28, The Windsor Court's Birthday Celebration Tea- February 17, *Irish Tea- March 17 (Adults Only- Price $80pp), Easter Tea-March 30 &31, Mothers Day Tea-May 11&12, Princess Tea-June 22 & 23 (Price-Adult $80pp & Kids $55pp) *Prohibition Tea-July 20 (Adults Only-Price $80pp), *LGBTEA August 31, (Adults Only-Price $80pp), Swift-Tea- October 12 & 13(Adults $80pp & Kids $55pp), *Halloween Tea-October 26 & 27 (Price-Adults $80pp & Kids $55pp) *Holiday Tea-November 29-Dec 31st (Adults $80pp & Kids 12 & under $55pp) (limited seating) - Please call for availability.

Experience the delightful tradition of afternoon tea at Le Salon. Sip from a selection of 30 of the finest loose-leaf variety brews while your ears enjoy soft melodies from a harpist or pianist from the LA Philharmonic Orchestra. Enjoy an assortment of delicious tea sandwiches, scones and sweets as you engage in one of New Orleans locals most beloved and fashionable pastimes.

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Cathy

Dined 2 days ago

Absolutely fabulous as always. Great place to catch up with old friends.

Cristiano Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (673)

$31 to $50

Italian

Houma

About the restaurant

We allow online reservations only for parties up to 4 people. If you have a party of 5 or more, please call the restaurant to make your reservation, otherwise we may not be able to seat your party. We are allowing 2 hours dining time per table, so we cannot hold tables for parties that are late. There will be a 15 minute grace period allowed and then the table will be released. Please keep in mind that lounge and patio seating is also by reservation only.

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Sally

Dined today

Always delicious. Celebrated our 42nd wedding anniversary and it was perfect.

Keith Young's Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (1776)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Madisonville

About the restaurant

For over 25 years, we have devoted our culinary efforts to one basic principle:Serve the finest quality steak of a more than generous portion with consistency that never varies. This is what we strive to do and always with the warmest personal service.

We still hand-cut every steak when you place your order tableside. It’s not the easiest way, but quality never is. This allows us to make sure that every steak that leaves our kitchen is consistently succulent and flavorful.

This is our pledge to you. Join us!

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Patti

Dined 2 days ago

Service, food and ambience perfect as always. Skylar and Luke did a great job.

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Gallagher's Restaurant on Front

4.9

4.9 (805)

$31 to $50

Steak

Slidell

About the restaurant

Welcome to Gallagher's Restaurant On Front Street – Your Local Steakhouse! Try our award winning entrees featuring sizzling steaks, ribeyes, pork chops, and the best seafood Louisiana has to offer. Whether you prefer a fine wine or a fresh new cocktail, our team is always ready to help you find your perfect pairing.

Chef Pat Gallagher expanded his reach to bring Slidell some of the best steaks, seafood, and cocktails! Gallagher's Restaurant on Front Street will bring the cuisine that you love even closer to home.

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James

Dined 6 days ago

Food and service are wonderful. Everything was beyond expectations. Food was fantastic. Friendly staff, and hostess. Only issue is the noise, and it isn’t isolated to establishment. With all of the hard surfaces the sound reverberates terribly. Of course the clients are the source. Maybe add some softer decor or strategically placed curtains. Still highly recommend and will certainly be returning.

Valencia

4.9

4.9 (162)

$31 to $50

Traditional Spanish

Covington

About the restaurant

Welcome to Valencia! It's our pleasure to serve our community located in beautiful, historic downtown Covington. Valencia brings alive the spirit of New Orleans, Louisiana and Valencia, Spain in an eclectic combination of flavors to dazzle your palette. We pay homage to the traditional cuisine from these areas with the addition of flavor infusions from both regions!

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Leslie

Dined 7 days ago

My birthday is close to Christmas so I don’t get to celebrate it. But my friend took me there. The whole experience made my birthday lovely. The food was in my opinion some of the best I’ve ever eaten.

Yo Nashi

4.8

4.8 (458)

$50 and over

Japanese

Central Business District

About the restaurant

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.

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Casey

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.

Desi Vega Steakhouse Covington

4.8

4.8 (996)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Covington

About the restaurant

Thank you for choosing Desi Vega’s Steakhouse Northshore, located in the heart of Covington.

If your preferred reservation time is not available through Open Table, please call the restaurant directly to check availability at (985) 276-4994.

Our dining experience is also available at the Bar. Bar seats are on a first come first serve basis.

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James

Dined 7 days ago

Best steak I’ve had in a very long time. It was superb! I have dined at all of the high-end steak houses and Desi Vega’s beat them all! My filet was tender, cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly. We paired our steaks with the potatoes au gratin and creamed spinach. The drinks were well made and the service was top notch. We will be back!

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Prime Steak Egg Rolls

Peacock Room at The Hotel Fontenot

4.8

4.8 (764)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Warehouse District

About the restaurant

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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O'Neil

Dined 6 days ago

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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Live Music with Da Lovebirds

Desi Vega's Steakhouse - Mandeville

4.8

4.8 (18)

$50 and over

Steak

Covington

About the restaurant

Desi Vega's Steakhouse Mandeville has proudly joined our Northshore family! Our attention to detail and commitment to excellence makes for a truly memorable dining experience. Desi Vega’s Steaks are carefully selected and aged for tenderness then seared to perfection at 1800º in our Montague broiler. Our steaks are seasoned with a little salt and pepper because a steak like this needs nothing else. Topped with melted butter and served on a sizzling plate. The only 100% USDA Prime Steakhouse in all of Northshore!

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AngelaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

The best of the best all the way round. Fine dining at its best.

Papillon's

4.7

4.7 (334)

$31 to $50

Italian

Mandeville

About the restaurant

Hidden gem located in Old Mandeville Town Center. Conveniently located on the corner of Lafitte and Woodrow, across from the Mandeville Trailhead, blocks from the Lakefront.

Papillon's consists of an intimate fine dining room located on the second floor, featuring house specialties such as the Beef Wellington (hand cut filet wrapped in phyllo dough and baked to perfection). On the bottom floor is Angolo del Vino Wine Bar and Gelateria, serving Papillon's full menu which features award-winning meatballs, and wine on tap.

Perfect for any special occasion, date night, or a simple evening out. An experience like no other.

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Steffan

Dined 7 days ago

Everything was excellent. Best beef Wellington I’ve ever had. Will definitely be back to try other items. Ohh and don’t sleep on the French onion soup!

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