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1. Meril
4.6
Exceptional(6690)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Warehouse District
Booked 60 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.
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2. Tujague's - New Orleans
4.4
Awesome(3678)
Price: Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter
Booked 21 times today
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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3. Chophouse New Orleans – Prime Steaks
4.8
Exceptional(5358)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Central Business District
Booked 63 times today
Named the highest rated steakhouse in New Orleans, this old-school steak restaurant is a powerhouse. The focus at Chophouse New Orleans is on its top-quality, USDA prime-only meat, from barrel cut filets to top-of-the-line cooking techniques, every detail counts. The easygoing atmosphere complements the great food and bustling, live entertainment nightly.
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4. Nobu - Caesars New Orleans
4.6
Exceptional(349)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Central Business District
Discover an unparalleled culinary experience at Nobu, the Japanese restaurant created by James Beard Award-winning Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Located in the historic city of New Orleans, Chef Nobu will introduce his signature cuisine to Louisiana, setting a new standard for elevated Japanese dining in the heart of the Big Easy.
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5. The Pelican Club
4.6
Exceptional(4662)
Price: Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter
Booked 22 times today
The Pelican Club is a contemporary New Orleans restaurant located on historic Exchange Place in the French Quarter. The entrance is via the Bar which overlooks Exchange Place through a wall of arched, wood-mullioned windows and leads into three dining rooms featuring original artworks by contemporary Louisiana artists.Since opening the doors in 1990, chef and owner, Richard Hughes has offered a diverse menu based in south Louisiana tradition with French, Italian, and Asian influences reflecting the rich culinary culture of the city. Enjoy fresh seasonal specialties including Baked Oysters, Clay Pot “Barbequed” Shrimp, Seafood Martini, Crispy Whole Flounder, Trio of Duck, Prime Filet Mignon and Louisiana Cioppino in its own pot. The Pelican Club features an extensive wine list highlighting the the regions of California, Italy and France. Host groups from 20 to 200 for events ranging from cocktail parties and seated dinners to receptions.
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6. Compère Lapin
4.7
Exceptional(2825)
Price: Expensive
• American • Central Business District
Booked 33 times today
Compère Lapin - noun - "kom-pare la-pan" - 1. anthropomorphic rabbit character who served as the mischievous protagonist in Creole and Caribbean folk tales; 2. Chef Nina Compton's restaurant at the Old No 77 Hotel & Chandlery in the Warehouse Arts District of New Orleans. Meals aren’t about trends, shock value, or opulence.Meals are about moments, memories and those who surround you at your table.We believe in the complexity of simplicity, and the power of pure flavors. Our histories, vast and varied, deserve to be memorialized and romanticized by dishes that at once remind us of home and transport us to somewhere new.We don’t make food for everyone else, we make food for you.
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7. Peacock Room at The Hotel Fontenot
4.7
Exceptional(841)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Warehouse District
Booked 19 times today
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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8. Restaurant August
4.9
Exceptional(8268)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Central Business District
Booked 33 times today
August is a Contemporary Creole restaurant creating unique dishes with a focus on Louisiana ingredients and inspired by classical training. Located in a historic 19th century French-Creole building in New Orleans’ Central Business District, the main dining room caters to the most unique dining experience. The interior is rich with original architectural details, gleaming hardwood floors, soaring columns, mahogany paneling and antique mirrors.
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9. Bon Ton Prime Rib
4.7
Exceptional(276)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Central Business District
Booked 34 times today
Bon Ton Prime Rib, New Orleans' third-oldest restaurant, is where the spirit of old New Orleans meets the new. The menu blends classic Cajun flavors with signature cuts of prime rib, classic steaks, and popular regional seafood with timeless cocktails, including the Rum Ramsey—a nod to the restaurant’s heritage. Set in the historic 1840s Natchez building, this iconic institution honors its rich past while looking ahead. Complimentary valet parking is available.
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10. Chemin à la Mer
4.5
Awesome(1221)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Central Business District
Booked 28 times today
Acclaimed Chef Donald Link honors his commitment to quality steaks and boutique oysters with his classic steakhouse overlooking the Mississippi River. For guests seeking a classic American steakhouse and oyster bar, Chemin à la Mer delivers excellent cuts of beef and the very best selection of Gulf Coast oysters. The menu features a grand oyster bar, specialty steaks, and Gulf seafood, subtly incorporating inspired flavors from the West Indies and neighboring local regions.

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