Herbsaint is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in New Orleans.

1. Herbsaint

9.0
701 Saint Charles Ave (Girod St.), New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 113 tips and reviews

W H.W Haynes: Jumbo shrimp with Tasso-Stewed Collard Greens and Grits...AMAZING!

Nick L.Nick L: This is a good place to go if you can't get a res at dorsia.

TripExpertTripExpert: A tip from Lonely Planet, one of of reviewers: "This may cause a riot, but Herbsaint’s duck and andouille gumbo might be the best restaurant gumbo in town." -On TripExpert Read more.

Bayona is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in New Orleans.

2. Bayona

8.5
430 Dauphine St (btwn St. Louis and Conti), New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · French Quarter · 57 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott Smith: Cream of garlic soup is amazing and the sweet potato tart is simply brilliant.

TripExpertTripExpert: A tip from our expert reviewer, Fodors: "A legendary favorite at lunch is the sandwich of smoked duck, cashew peanut butter, and pepper jelly." -On TripExpert Read more.

Andrea W.Andrea W: Try the Stormy Morning!

Mondo is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in New Orleans.

3. Mondo

8.2
900 Harrison Ave (Marshall Foch), New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · Lakeview · 32 tips and reviews

Legsi W.Legsi Wasabi: Amazing! Get the Brussel Sprouts with Bacon!

EaterEater: Service is comfortable but attentive and the food is great, as expected in a Spicer operation. [Eater 38 Member]

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Baked oysters with crab and shrimp is from LeRuth's- Gambit's Five in 5 dishes that pay tribute to Nola greats. Read more.

Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in New Orleans.

4. Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant

7.6
701 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 16 tips and reviews

Melissa M.Melissa Michaud Nishan: Po boy was great! Fun cocktails! Wait staff super friendly!

Michael U.Michael Upole: This is a cool bar. The servers are all pretty nice and attentive. The chips and salsa were good! I recommend the chicken sandwich... It was good!

Boo B.Boo Bear: Food is good. Had steak tacos and calimari. Nothing special though. Maybe the drinks are better.

Wayfare is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in New Orleans.

5. Wayfare

7.6
4510 Freret St, New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · Freret · 33 tips and reviews

BennnnnnnnBennnnnnnn: Great beer selection. Cute cocktail list. Happy Hour is 4-7pm each day $4 pints $3 off cocktails make it a killer deal

Mignon M.Mignon May: They won't let you order sliders if you're under 12. Even if you offer to pay more money and the restaurant is empty on a Saturday night.

Bridget M.Bridget M: Amazingness. Get the knuckle sandwich and Mac n cheese. Game changer.

Curio is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in New Orleans.

6. Curio

7.7
301 Royal St (Bienville Street), New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · French Quarter · 20 tips and reviews

HeatherHeather: Lovely Gumbo!! Recommend. Service a bit slow

Michal P.Michal Palmon: Had dinner. Finally a veggie dish- curry vegetable. It was good do. Liked to sit on the balcony on second floor.

Sheila E.Sheila Estrada: Wonderful brunch menu! The steak and eggs is delicious!

Press Street Station is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in New Orleans.

7. Press Street Station

7.6
5 Press St, New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · Bywater · 7 tips and reviews

Eamon M.Eamon McCleery: Yes! Beautiful aesthetic & mission. Garage doors that open to allow light & air into the high-ceilinged, industrial space. Great staff. Perfect flow between indoors & out. Can't wait to return!

Tiffany P.Tiffany Paluso: Amazing. Wow. Met the chef Michael and the bartender Lauren and both provided and amazing experience. Why isn't this place marketed better? We only fell upon this place because we were walking by.

Erik B.Erik Brashear: Great place you probably don't know about.

BB King's Blues Club New Orleans is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in New Orleans.

8. BB King's Blues Club New Orleans

7.5
1104 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · French Quarter - CBD · 14 tips and reviews

N P.N P: Live band was great and also the Catfish bites

Remco d.Remco de Bos: Great place for live music and ribs 👍

Miguel V.Miguel Varela: Loved this place. Kevin Gullage was playing, incredible band with lots of talent. Good selection of beers.

Jewel Of The South is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in New Orleans.

9. Jewel Of The South

9.3
1026 Saint Louis St, New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter · 6 tips and reviews

gala d.gala daftary: The fried chicken kimchi was great. Their gumbo was delicious. Cute place, great service. The signature cocktails are not to be missed.

Simon T.Simon Thornton: Great drinks and food, in a wonderful atmosphere

Johanna S.Johanna Sung: #49 in the World’s 50 Best Bar guide (#5 in North America, and #1 in the South), James Beard Award finalist 2024. Seasonal cocktails with impeccable service

30° / -90° is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in New Orleans.

10. 30° / -90°

8.4
520 Frenchmen Street (Chartres), New Orleans, LA
Music Venue · Marigny · 20 tips and reviews

Matt L.Matt Latourelle: Fantastic for live music, cocktails (esp. whiskey), sports and pizza. Great patio too. Overall great place!

Plwm B.Plwm Bwm: Great Cocktails and fried pickles

Jules F.Jules Falcon: Fantastic band. They let minors in before 9

Rosedale is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in New Orleans.

11. Rosedale

8.5
801 Rosedale Dr, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

John J.John Jackson: Bourbon fried chicken, Steak fries, guacamole, and a whole lot more.

Tracey S.Tracey Smith: Everything on the menu is excellent. My favorite restaurant in the city

Tracey S.Tracey Smith: Everything is fantastic. Especially like the garlic bread, BBQ shrimp, catfish. Can't go wrong on this menu!

Flamingo A-Go-Go is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in New Orleans.

12. Flamingo A-Go-Go

7.9
869 Magazine St (St. Joseph), New Orleans, LA
Bar · Central Business District · 6 tips and reviews

Reed G.Reed Gioe: The courtyard is great. This is the perfect place for a night out with friends.

NiquaaNiquaa: Best food we had during our vist......

Nazary N.Nazary Nebeluk: Great drinks and a nice space to drink them in

The Will And The Way is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in New Orleans.

13. The Will And The Way

7.2
719 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter · No tips or reviews
Three Muses is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in New Orleans.

14. Three Muses

9.0
536 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Marigny · 160 tips and reviews

Ariana V.Ariana Voyer: Earl Grey Gardens and Minor Swing Margaritas are refreshing in a nice escape from the Bourbon area.

EaterEater: The focus here is on the music as much as the food—both are great—making it a quintessential New Orleans experience. [Eater 38 Member]

KimballKimball: The pork belly is heavenly

Sylvain is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in New Orleans.

15. Sylvain

8.8
625 Chartres St (at Wilkinson St.), New Orleans, LA
Gastropub · French Quarter · 152 tips and reviews

Ann T.Ann Tuennerman: PJ and Murf both make great mezcal old fashioneds

EaterEater: New American, gastropub-style restaurant in the Quarter helmed by Chef Alex Harrell. Widely acclaimed as a very high-end restaurant at a price point that’s high but not terrifying. [Eater 38 Member]

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Need a drink? Stop in and see Lucinda Weed & Liam Deegan for a refreshing cocktail! The two were recently named in Gambit's 26 Craft Cocktail Bartenders You Should Know! Read more.