4 Best Fun Restaurants in French Quarter

4 restaurants available nearby

1. Meril

4.6

Exceptional(6623)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Warehouse District

Booked 81 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.

2. Brutto Americano

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4.2

Awesome(12)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 9 times today

Step into Brutto Americano, a hidden gem within The Barnett in the lively heart of downtown New Orleans. Chef Brian Burns reimagines Italian classics with a fresh, contemporary twist, highlighting handmade pasta and the finest local seafood. The wine list draws heavily from the Italian peninsula and offers a curated selection of small growers from the American West Coast. The cocktail menu channels the elegance of Milan and Rome’s legendary bars, blending tradition with innovation.The name Brutto Americano, which translates to "Ugly American," is an irreverent nod to both the lavishness of the restaurant’s stunning physical space and the kitchen’s bold, unapologetic approach to reimagining classic Italian dishes. At Brutto, the team pushes boundaries while staying rooted in tradition, creating an experience that’s as unexpected as it is unforgettable.

3. Nice Guys Nola

4.2

Awesome(504)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • Crown Point

Booked 57 times today

Quality you can taste! Nice Guys family offers many different cuisines and traditions. Most importantly to us, we are obsessed with excellent food and superior customer service. In New Orleans we realize people come from all across the globe for some amazing New Orleans food. At Nice Guys, we are happy to serve you that amazing food. Located in New Orleans at 7910 Earhart Blvd, five minuets from downtown, Nice Guys Nola is a new restaurant adventure with all the vibes. The concept and creativity in every dish was created by owners Glenn and Allison Charles. We always have something crazy and over the top to look forward to every weekend. Join us for our fall off the plate specials, amazing brunch and craft cocktails. We look forward to serving you.

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4. Dave & Buster's - New Orleans

3.9

Excellent(93)

Price: Moderate

• American • Central Business District

Booked 1 time today

Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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1. Meril

2. Brutto Americano

3. Nice Guys Nola

4. Dave & Buster's - New Orleans

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