Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Central Business District, New Orleans

C S. • April 22, 2019Amazing, healthy breakfast/lunch spot. Personal favourite is the sweet mint smoothie. Can’t go wrong with any of the food - it’s all delicious. Good vegetarian options.

Tashana S. • January 26, 2017The most perfect breakfast. Biscuit and cheese grits is on point.

Kristen D. • December 9, 2010Mussels are phenomenal, enjoyed the taster menu and atmosphere.

Marigny9 • January 9, 2017Award-wining cheesemonger opens a 2nd location in NOLA. Fine cheeses & charcuterie with cafe seating. Worth the walk into the CBD. Finish off your field trip with a visit nextdoor to Revelator Coffee.

AmateurConcierge • May 7, 2021Dope little small plates and cocktails in Maison de la Luz hotel. Funky. Great design. All small plates we tried were great. So were the drinks. Staff was vibes

Richard B. • July 25, 2011Huge burgers and fries - both very good. Baked bread disappointing. Great food and service

ᴡ S. • December 30, 2015Nice upscale Caribbean food. Pretty good wine list too. Marinated shrimp dish is excellent.

Rania • January 29, 2019Great value for money during happy hour, included wine & pizza. Food & service were top.

Gerald W. • August 23, 2022Weekend brunch is very good, although pricey. Cajun Caviar Deviled Eggs unique and good.

Brian P. • November 16, 2015Brunch is great. Best Shrimp & Grits I've found. Made with Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Creamy Grits and Red-eye Gravy. The Crab-cake was solid too, very little filler.

Randall T. • October 4, 2011Great place for a classic Whisky cocktail - next time you order a manhattan, go for "dry" or "perfect" - subs/cuts the sweet vermouth with dry vermouth instead. A completely different cocktail.

Bitches Who Brunch • May 16, 2017This popular seafood chain lives up to its buzz and is worth the wait. We slurped down enormous fresh oysters and inhaled shrimp po’boys. It’s a classic must-visit for lunch before all that drinking.

Mark P. • August 3, 2012Friendly staff; comped part of our bill for my Birthday. Jambalaya Fritters were great. Jimmy Davenport is very talented. Come early or make reservations for prime seating.

Annie 🌺 J. • May 27, 2018Great vegetarian and vegan friendly spot! Interesting flavors and not too pricey.

jennifer h. • February 6, 2018delicious pasta in a really pretty space. their pasta happy hour (2-6p on weekdays and 4-6p on weekends) is a great deal.

Laura A. • September 2, 2022A lovely little coffee shop with good quality coffee and relaxed atmosphere

David Todd B. • May 1, 2015Great jazz and great original cocktails

Maggie M. • September 25, 2023The coffee is good and the BELT is a good choice but the jalapeño dusted toast is mild so grab some sriracha.

Anthony G. • November 11, 2015Beautiful shop. Designed well, talented baristas, hip, a little spendy but absolutely worth every penny. New to NOLA as of this post. Go for the Ethiopian if you can!

Cameron D. • January 22, 2019Definitely pricy, but a great date spot with excellent food. I had the pork loin and it was awesome.

Whitney R. • March 14, 2012A fun spot to stop on your bike ride with good food and a back patio.

Letitia G. • April 12, 2011My Husband and I's favorite spot after a night on the town. Romantic, laid back and the flambeaux is a drink they light on fire. Its worth toasting to!

Ashley • February 21, 2016Garlic salt steak, smoked salmon on top of the cheese bread, butternut squash soup

Matt28800 @. • April 20, 2014Delicious traditional southern breakfast menu. Brace for biscuit! - these freshly made (every 30 min) biscuits are as large as an infant's head and will be the biggest thing on your plate!

Robin B. • February 16, 2016Shrimp and gouda grits, crab claws with texas toast for dipping, and grilled oysters with bacon and cheese!!! Delicious.

Jenny M. • May 7, 2016Had the yellow find tuna salad with Serrano peppers. Was awesome! Serrano pepper vinegaette was so good

Rebecca K. • July 24, 2013Steaks are fab, but not as fab as the staff! AMAZING service and you can tell the back of the house is on top of their game!

Marigny9 • December 16, 2022Take a break from all that fried goodness, or not (with their "bad cat" dishes). A menu that caters deliciously to absolutely every taste.

Nelson V. G. • January 28, 2018Porterhouse was delicious, Mac n’ cheese was creamy and balanced flavor. Mushrooms were outstanding. Great cocktails, try the Pimm’s cup.

brad h. • April 17, 2019Several items were very good and the service was attentive and friendly. Recommend the shrimp tacos, corn off the cob, pork chop