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4.4
Awesome(97)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Bywater
Located in the Historic Bywater Neighborhood, this restaurant is the perfect ambience for a romantic date, night out with friends or a business lunch meeting.
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4.4
Awesome(237)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • The Marigny
Silk Road, a New Orleans restaurant, features the modern cuisine of India and Asia and incorporates those flavors with contemporary American cuisine. We only use fresh local ingredients and fresh seafood that is a signature of New Orleans. Come visit us in the beautiful Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans for an evening full of delightful wine, amazing cuisine, and good company.
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4.8
Exceptional(74)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • French Quarter
Borrowing its name from an influential 1850s-vintage bar in the Central Business District, this pub-like tavern (with courtyard) occupies an old brick Creole cottage in the French Quarter, where well-known local bartender Chris Hannah serves up cocktails both classic and contemporary. London-born chef Philip Whitmarsh runs the kitchen.Accolades include James Beard, World 50 Best, Art of Hospitality, Best Bar South (North America).
A photo of Tujague's - New Orleans restaurant
4.1
Excellent(3582)
Price: Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter
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.
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4.9
Exceptional(4246)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • French Quarter
*Please note that if your desired reservation time is not available online, or your party is larger than those accepted through this service, please call the restaurant. We are happy and excited to make great effort in accommodating you. *RESERVATION POLICY: Reservations requiring a credit card are subject to a $10/person fee as a result of no call-no show, or if not cancelled before 4:00pm central time on the reservation date. Our cuisine is country French and Italian with a New Orleans influence. Although a majority of our seating is available for walk-in guests we do take reservations. While you wait we have a piano player and serve cocktails. We look forward to serving you. "Love and Cuisine, Sempre con Passione"
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4.8
Exceptional(2379)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Central Business District
Copper Vine is a wine gastropub nestled in downtown New Orleans surrounded by lush greenery. With 30 wines on tap and a menu featuring Southern Regional cuisine, our lunch, brunch, and dinner menus are perfect for sharing and pairing with our extensive wine list or curated cocktail list.
A photo of The Italian Barrel restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3503)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • French Quarter
Booked 24 times today
Fine dining awaits you in our intimate dining area. Both indoor & outdoor as well as seating at our premier handcraft bar. Our marble-top bar greets you upon entry, you will find yourself in candle light looking at white linen tables that are positioned on beautiful wood and brick flooring surrounded by bottles of fine Italian wines. The Chef and Owner Samantha Castagnetti brings her city in Northern Italia to you via overnight shipments of imported Italian foods and boast over 40 wines almost all are served by the glass- 14 years and counting.. Come and see what everyone raves about! Authentic food is an understatement - this is the real thing. Reservations are most welcomed and taken only through OpenTable for parties of 12 or less.
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4.9
Exceptional(8170)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Central Business District
Booked 46 times today
Restaurant August is cozy due to its romantic and elegant ambiance, as described in reviews. It's located in a historic 19th century French-Creole building, adding to its charm. The original architectural details, gleaming hardwood floors, and soaring columns create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Reviewers have highlighted the restaurant's 'lovely environment' and 'romantic old world ambiance'. The staff is consistently praised for their professionalism, adding to the overall warmth and comfort of the dining experience.
A photo of Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro restaurant
4.3
Awesome(315)
Price: Moderate
• Creole • The Marigny
For over 30 years, Snug Harbor has provided the best in live jazz & great regional cooking at reasonable prices. Snug is located in three rooms of a renovated 1800's storefront located in the Faubourg Marigny, just outside the French Quarter. We have a dining room, a bar, and a music room.
A photo of The Pelican Club restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4578)
Price: Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter
The Pelican Club is cozy due to its intimate atmosphere and quiet environment. As one reviewer said, it's a 'nice tucked away restaurant' that offers a 'cool ambience' with a 'rich bar area'. Another noted it's 'great for a romantic date', emphasizing its warm, inviting setting. The reviews consistently praise the ambiance, highlighting the beautiful decor, the 'nice exterior ambiance', and the 'beautiful artwork'.
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  • zalia
    New Orleans / Louisiana •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    We had an amazing time ...waited by the bar standing but a cute waiter brought us some drinks… The Piano Player was adorable. It was my friends birthday. The food was delicious. We shared a bunch of plates and sat in the chapel room… Sugar bear was our waiter the whole thing was delicious and happy and festive … Wish I could go back every Tuesday of my life
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    Irene'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• French Quarter
    4.9
  • PierreVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •126 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Food is amazing, 2nd time to go, and service is always so friendly and good. Aside from being amazing food it is different. I love traditional French formal dining but you can get that more places. This is not your average food and always things I have never heard of or rarely get at fine dining
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    Jewel of the SouthPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• French Quarter
    4.8
  • Brittany
    New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Everything was great. It was a decent night cold in the city. We had the gumbo which was amazing a nice warm pick me up. The old fashion was to die for best I had in the city! The gulf fish was the way go. We had tag teamed service so there was always someone around to check on us!
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    Tujague's - New OrleansPrice: Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• French Quarter
    4.1
  • Muriel
    New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 7, 2025
    Silk Road is always a great place to eat and I love the menu.
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    Silk RoadPrice: Moderate• Indian• The Marigny
    4.4
  • PaulVIP
    New Orleans / Louisiana •20 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jan 5, 2025
    Justini’s in New Orleans feels like stepping into a Gatsby party, but with way better cocktails and fewer questionable decisions. The vibe is effortlessly chic, the lighting is perfect for selfies, and the bartenders mix drinks like they’re casting spells. Try the “Espresso Martini Flight”—it’s vanilla, traditional , and death by chocolate! Bonus points for their playlist, which has just the right amount of throwback jams to get you vibing. Perfect spot for dates, catch-ups, or pretending you’re cooler than you are.
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    JusTini'sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Bywater
    4.4
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