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Le Salon
Price: Very Expensive•Afternoon Tea•4.9(1,075)Themed Tea Dates: Galentine's Tea- February 14, Mardi Gras Tea- February 15 & 16, *Irish Tea- March 16 (Adults Only- Price $95pp), Strawberry Tea- April 5, Easter -April 19 & 20, Mothers Day-May 10&11, Princess Tea-June 21 & 22 (Price-Adult $80pp & Kids $55pp) *Prohibition Tea-July 19 (Adults Only-Price $95pp), *LGBTEA August 30, (Adults Only-Price $95pp), Tarot-Tea- October 11 & 12, *Halloween Tea-October 25 & 26 (Price-Adults $80pp & Kids $55pp) *Holiday Tea-November 28-Dec 31st (Adults $80pp & Kids 12 & under $55pp) (limited seating) - Please call for availability.
Experience the delightful tradition of afternoon tea at Le Salon. Sip from a selection of 30 of the finest loose-leaf variety brews while your ears enjoy soft melodies from a harpist or pianist from the LA Philharmonic Orchestra. Enjoy an assortment of delicious tea sandwiches, scones and sweets as you engage in one of New Orleans locals most beloved and fashionable pastimes.Seaworthy - New Orleans
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.8(75)Locally sourced oysters & seafood are paired with cocktails & wine in a stylish Creole cottage.
Yo Nashi
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.6(474)Yō Nashi is a New Orleans omakase restaurant. Utilizing local ingredients and flavor with Japanese technique and presentation, Chef Jose creates a dining experience that invokes a sense of transportation while simultaneously being rooted in the city where he presides.
Our daily omakase menu is created around the best seasonal ingredients available. Please provide any allergies or dietary restrictions with your reservation so that we may be able to ensure your best possible experience.Copper Vine
Price: Moderate•Wine Bar•4.8(2,455)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.
Maypop
Price: Expensive•Southeast Asian•4.6(1,392)Welcome to Maypop! - the sister establishment to the award winning Mid-City restaurant MOPHO. Located two blocks from the Super Dome and only one block from Poydras street, it features Southeast Asian inspired southern cuisine and focuses on hand made pastas and house charcuterie paired with Gulf seafood, local produce and hand ground curries. Enjoy our refreshing cocktails that are as innovative and creative as our cuisine, and our well curated wine list paired to our eclectic dishes.
Executive Chef Michael Gulotta was named a 2016 Best New Chef by Food and Wine Magazine and Maypop was named a 2017 best new restaurant by New Orleans magazine as well as a 2017 peoples choice best new restaurant by Gambit Magazine.
Parties of 5+ guests will be charged an automatic 20% gratuity.Nobu - Caesars New Orleans
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.6(317)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.
Tacos del Cartel - New Orleans
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(304)At Tacos del Cartel, tacos, brunch, lunch and dinner are an art form. The menu is a culinary love letter, a symphony of flavors that dance on the taste buds. The culinary rebels in the kitchen experiment with traditional Mexican recipes, infusing them with the boldness of cultures.Compère Lapin
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(2,795)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.
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- KKimVIPOrange County •17 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoFood was delicious friendly service - try the French 75!More infoLukePrice: Moderate• French• Central Business District•4.6
- RRichSan Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoEverything was amazing and my wife and I throughly enjoyed everything for our 1st Anniversary dinner!!!More infoChophouse New Orleans – Prime SteaksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Central Business District•4.7
- JJeffreyVIPDallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat place, great food, the server Jeremy was a lot of fun. Thank you.More infoMr. B's BistroPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.7
- TThomasVIPNew York City •8 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoLovely restaurant , nice Friday lunch, excellent service!More infoRestaurant AugustPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Central Business District•4.9
- SStephNew Orleans / Louisiana •8 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWonderful food and service…a great experience! We look forward to returning soon.More infoGW FinsPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• French Quarter•4.9
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