Highly Recommended 14 Dinner Restaurants Near New Orleans, Louisiana

Donnie Brown To start off the staff is amazing. As a first time visitor we felt like family. The drink were made to perfection. The crab meat in the seafood egg rolls taste very good. The red beans were so good I asked how to cook them at home. All of the chicken was good fresh and extremely well. Side note: dont ask for syrup. Taste the food first. We planning to go back during our trip.

Renay Maxwell It was a bit loud because we were right off Canal but everything else was phenomenal. Our waiter Bilal was so friendly and informative. We did wish the food was a bit more spicier but we were informed they toned it down a bit. I had the stuffed fish. It was so flavorful and a really good portion. I wasnt a fan of the green beans I dont like my vegetables crunchy. A friend of mine ordered the hot honey chicken which wasnt hot at all it was sweet and flavorful though. The other friend ordered the Jamabalay pasta 10/10 so, so good! We got crab cakes and oysters for apps and they bother were really good. The crab cakes were small but they came in 2.

nina smallwood I absolutely love this place and my bartender Jack! He was amazing and his recommendations were spot on, like the charbroiled oysters - they were delicious! What I also loved about the experience was that everyone was attentive to us. Staff came to check on us they were friendly, observant, and helpful. To top it off I forgot my macarons at the counter. When I got back to the restaurant I thought they were gone but Jack had them behind the bar. I learned he came running down the block looking for me!! He could’ve easily just said oh well maybe she’ll come back which I did but I love that he tried!

Doriane Das An exceptional experience at Restaurant Napoléon! Everything was absolutely delicious. We had the Mufuletta and the chicken & andouille gumbo, served with jambalaya and a potato salad, every single dish was full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The quality–price ratio is excellent, the service was outstanding, and the atmosphere is simply idyllic. We truly loved our meal and the whole experience. We recommend it

Sixi Ma The chargrilled oysters were wonderfully seasoned, with rich butter, high heat, and garlic softened to a perfect melt. Half a dozen disappeared in seconds. The lobster pasta was also beautifully done. The noodles were cooked to a soft, comforting texture and blended with a savory sauce that lingered on the tongue. The portion was generous. The alligator taco was more average. Although many people recommend it, the alligator meat had a spongy, chicken-like texture that was not very appealing. The dessert, however, was astonishing. It felt like something meant for four people. Even with two of us working on it for ten minutes, the peak remained untouched. Beneath a mountain of whipped cream were cold scoops of ice cream and a warm brownie, a combination that kept the textures changing with every bite. A lovely experience overall.

Byron MH I got the sampler as my first taste (ever) of New Orleans cuisine. Man the gumbo packs a punch! But it was delicious, everything was delicious. I couldnt have asked for a better first meal in New Orleans and an introduction to Cajun/Creole cuisine. I got some green beans in bacon sauce as a side to the sampler

ED Lewis Nice cozy place I found on Google close to our hotel for the jambalaya. I also ordered fried green tomatoes that came with roulade sauce… fie. It went perfectly with my cup of jambalaya which was the perfect portion. My husband’s wings were good and he ordered the special sauce on the side. Service was excellent and our water glasses stayed full. We were also able to catch the highlights of the IU game with the big screen television where we had a perfect unobstructed view.

Nyor Mirror My son and I made Sunday brunch reservations after seeing rave online reviews, and Brennan’s did not disappoint. We were seated immediately upon arrival at a double-linen, eloquently organized, low-top table in the dining room, with views of the courtyard. I enjoyed the turtle soup as an appetizer and the perfectly prepared duck confit hash for my entree. My son was delighted with his gumbo soup and his medium-rare hanger steak with a sunny-side-up egg. They did not skimp on the alcohol in either our Brandy Milk Punch or Irish coffee. Of course, we had their world-famous Bananas Foster prepared table-side for our dessert. This was our second restaurant during our New Orleans vacation, and we used it to set the bar for what to expect from fabulous food and service. Door man. Excellent service, and every single staff member greeted you when you walked by. Brilliant linens and silverware. They even had someone who scraped the breadcrumbs off the table between servings. Only a collared shirt is required for brunch. The price is consistent with the experience, food, and ambiance. I would highly recommend Brennan’s for an upscale restaurant experience.

Andrea Beeks The redux was so nice I drank it twice! Charbroiled oysters were delicious. Also had red fish and ribeye. All was delicious. Our server, Ambreal, was very attentive and super nice. I was pleasantly surprised at the food and service due to its location on Bourbon Street.

Scarlet Nichole We celebrated my birthday dinner at GW Fins, and it absolutely lived up to its stellar reputation. Reservations are a must—and for good reason. The service was impeccable from start to finish. Our server, Chloe, was exceptional and truly elevated the entire experience. The table was decorated with birthday confetti, which was such a thoughtful and celebratory touch. The cocktails were beautifully made, but the food was the real star of the evening. We each ordered different fish dishes, and every single one was outstanding—perfectly prepared, incredibly flavorful, and genuinely melt-in-your-mouth delicious. It’s one of those meals you keep talking about long after it’s over. I couldn’t have chosen a better place to celebrate my birthday. Highly recommend, and we absolutely hope to return on a future visit to New Orleans.

Taylor Stringam I stopped in here for a solo dinner while visiting New Orleans and Im so glad I did. The service was excellent, and the staff all made excellent drink and food recommendations. All the food I ordered was very good, but the pork chops were absolutely delicious (maybe the best pork chops Ive ever eaten?). Go for the prix fixe menu if you have the time and the appetite for three courses! They also have a pretty good wine selection and their cocktails were unique and delicious!

Evan Zhang The daily happy hour did not let us down! The oysters were fresh, and we loved the mussels too - they were fresh and flavorful. We almost wanted to take home the leftover broth. Drinks are good too and they were at half price!

Nikki Kitko Fiance and I came here for a late lunch after exploring City Park, and absolutely loved our experience here! Our Lyft dropped us off, and this place looked PACKED! I was nervous that wed be waiting awhile, as some parties were seated on benches out front, so we walked in to assess what the wait time might be. To our surprise, there were a few seats open at the bar, so we squeezed in and started with some strong margaritas! Probably one of the best during our NOLA trip! We also had the charbroiled oysters which were on their happy hour specials so that was nice! They were soooo delicious!!! We both chose the Redfish which was perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked! The summer squash it came with was also tasty! Despite them being slammed with guests (always a good indicator that the food is gonna be good!!!) we still had wonderful service. Happy we came here!!!

Brittany Hill I live 9 hours away let me start there. My first time visiting the food was amazing. My husband said it was the best food he ever had. Long story short I decided to come back 2 years later. I bought my mom and sister and they absolutely did not disappoint! Our waitress Gabby was amazing. She was extremely attentive. She explained her favorites and top choices of other guests. This will always be my recommendation when I come or telling other people.