Best Cozy Restaurants in New Orleans

53 restaurants available nearby

1. Copper Vine

4.8

Exceptional(2317)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Central Business District

Booked 66 times today

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.

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2. Monday Restaurant + Bar

4.6

Exceptional(876)

Price: Expensive

• American • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 126 times today

Located in one of New Orleans’ most historic neighborhoods, Mid-City, Monday is an indoor/outdoor dining destination crafted by renowned restauranteurs, Larry Morrow and Lenora Chong, and is a must-visit for anyone seeking the best in American Cuisine and Happy Hour Specials in the city.The bar menu includes everything from exclusive crafted cocktails to bottle service to all-day Happy Hour specials on Mondays. More than just a dining venue, Monday promises to deliver a singular blend of excellent food, innovative cocktails, and one-of-a-kind experiences, making it the perfect Event Hosting and Brunch Spot.Monday is open for lunch and dinner six days a week. NOTE:For large party bookings (8+ people) and private events, email reservations@mondaynola.com.

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3. Jack Rose - New Orleans

4.8

Exceptional(2356)

Price: Moderate

• Creole • Lower Garden District

Booked 33 times today

Jack Rose embodies the spirit of New Orleans, celebrating its rich culinary and cultural heritage through every dish and drink served. Nestled in the historic Garden District, the restaurant offers an eclectic and engaging dining experience, where guests can savor classic Creole and New Orleans-style dishes reimagined with a modern twist. At Jack Rose, the vibrant joie de vivre of New Orleans is not just an atmosphere, but an immersive experience enhanced by skillfully executed cuisine and an array of vibrant cocktails. This dynamic setting is designed to dazzle and delight, blending the familiar with the extraordinary, ensuring that every visit is a captivating encounter.

4. Irene's

4.9

Exceptional(4192)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • French Quarter

Booked 34 times today

*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"

5. Couvant

4.5

Awesome(348)

Price: Expensive

• French • Central Business District

Booked 23 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.

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6. Muriel's Jackson Square

4.7

Exceptional(10281)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 90 times today

The Bistro at Muriel’s Jackson Square offers contemporary Creole cuisine with New Orleans classics like Seafood Gumbo, Turtle soup, Shrimp & Grits and Wood Grilled Pork Chop while the Courtyard Bar is the perfect place to drop by for drinks and appetizers. The Séance Lounge is the place for a relaxed, comfortable meeting before or after dining. Comprised of two areas, The Outer Seance and The Inner Séance, the Séance also tells the story of a mystic checkered past. The Outer Séance addresses the New Orleans era of Storyville when Muriel's Jackson Square was one of the French Quarter's top bordellos! The Inner Séance is the preferred domain of the resident ghost, Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan; it's the perfect spot for an intimate conversation or a drink among its plush surroundings. The 170 foot wrap-around balcony is a splendid spot for enjoying our specialty cocktails or our extensive wine list featuring over 300 selections from around the world.

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7. Jewel of the South

4.8

Exceptional(47)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • French Quarter

Booked 17 times today

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).

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8. Atchafalaya Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(6452)

Price: Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Garden District

Booked 54 times today

Atchafalaya is a true New Orleans neighborhood eatery where the eclectic yet elegant atmosphere is only outshone by the attentive service and delicious local fare. Nestled under the oaks on the edges of the Irish Channel, Magazine Street, and historic Garden districts, this hidden gem is one the best contemporary Creole dining experiences that one can find in the city. Neighbors, locals, and out of towners alike will become regulars after experiencing the brand of hospitality offered by New Orleans’ only five “A” restaurant. If having standards such as a gumbo du jour, blue crab raviolo, or shrimp & grits, a nightly seafood special, or a filet paired with a selection from the world class wine program you will not be disappointed. The introductions of brunch, live music, cocktails, and now an extensive happy hour continue the newest culinary chapter for a storied local haunt, embracing New Orleans’ culinary culture while placing contemporary spin on traditional New Orleans cuisine.

9. Cafe Degas

4.7

Exceptional(2959)

Price: Expensive

• French • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 40 times today

Voted Most Romantic Restaurant in New Orleans, this Faubourg St. John Bistro offers simple, yet artfully executed, classic French cuisine featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy a fine dining experience in a casual outdoor cafe atmosphere on the beautiful and historic Oak-lined Esplanade Avenue.

10. Coquette

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4.6

Exceptional(3084)

Price: Expensive

• American • Lower Garden District

Booked 24 times today

Located in the Garden District of New Orleans, Coquette offers innovative southern cuisine with an emphasis on locally sourced product. Featuring an accessible international wine list, classic and creative New Orleans cocktails and a well-traveled beer list.

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Megan
Mississippi •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful experience our server Kayla was the best. Gave the best recommendations. Definitely will be back.
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Monday Restaurant + BarPrice: Expensive• American• Mid-City / City Park
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4.6
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Luce
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Jack Rose was a 10/10. This is an upscale, luxury dining experience with the gorgeous decor/ambience AND delicious food served in generous portions. My party and I came here to celebrate a birthday and we were not disappointed. This is our first trip to New Orleans and this dining experience being our first has set the bar high.
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Jack Rose - New OrleansPrice: Moderate• Creole• Lower Garden District
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4.8
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David
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We visited the original location 15 years ago and were warmly greeted and had one of the best intimate dining experiences at the hidden gem. It was a MUST visit for this trip. We were pleasantly surprised Irene’s has expanded and the service has maintained the experience! If in New Orleans this is one of the greatest dining experiences all around. Thank you Irene and your team!
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Irene'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• French Quarter
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4.9
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Megan
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It was such a wonderful experience. The food was amazing, and I couldn’t help but rave about it to anyone who’d listen. The service was fantastic they were efficient and friendly. The decor and ambience were so clean, chic, and beautiful. I cannot recommend this place enough!!
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Copper VinePrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Central Business District
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4.8
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patricia
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Went there for my birthday celebration. All of my guests had a wonderful time, there were compliments all around about the food, appetizers, and drinks! Shout out to the chef and the entire team!!!
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CouvantPrice: Expensive• French• Central Business District
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4.5

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53 restaurants available nearby

1. Copper Vine

2. Monday Restaurant + Bar

3. Jack Rose - New Orleans

4. Irene's

5. Couvant

6. Muriel's Jackson Square

7. Jewel of the South

8. Atchafalaya Restaurant

9. Cafe Degas

10. Coquette

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