2. Saba
8.7
5757 Magazine St Ste A (Nashville), New Orleans, LA
Israeli Restaurant · Audubon · 10 tips and reviews
Kathryn D: Best spot in the city and vegetarian options steal the show. The poblano hummus is the best.
C S: Delicious, up-market middle-eastern restaurant. Brussel sprout hummus and arugula salad were delicious for brunch. Cocktails and house sodas also great. Try the pineapple eucalyptus soda.
Jasmine D: Best damn hummus (the Brussels sprout one) and falafel I’ve ever had. Ever.
3. Gautreau's
9.0
1728 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Uptown · 11 tips and reviews
max L: Triple tail and duck confit are amazing
TripExpert: A tip from one of our professional reviewers, Fodors: "At Gautreau's, even the simple roasted chicken satisfies, and everyone should indulge in the caramelized banana split at least once." Read more.
Cheryn Robles: Roasted corn soup with lump crab was an amazing first course, gnudi and red snapper entrees were fresh and flavorful but the rhubarb tart won the evening competition.
4. Creole Creamery
8.4
6260 Vicksburg St, New Orleans, LA
Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 15 tips and reviews
Geoffrey Gauchet: I cna't say I've ever had a bad flavor. When they have it, get the salted caramel. Also the chocolate, chicory, and caramel is good too. Read more.
Cody Yocom: Enjoyed the King Cake flavor during Mardis Gras season.
Wade Price: I’ll have a scoop of salted caramel and a scoop of black and gold crunch. The wife loves the Bananas foster.
7. Johnny Sanchez
8.4
930 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA
Taco Restaurant · Central Business District · 29 tips and reviews
Dwayne Judice: My favorite New Orleans chef teamed up with or of my favorite celeb chef. Pork belly tacos, lamb enchiladas and chocolate tres leches. DELICIOUS! This place is awesome and lively.
Justin Leu: They basically giving away wings during happy hour on Tuesdays
Kaitlyn Reed: Aarón Sánchez, Iron Chef, co-owns this restaurant. Interior is beautiful and fun. They have veggie friendly options, great chips and salsa + delicious margs.
8. Baru Bistro & Tapas
8.6
3700 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Tapas Restaurant · Central City - Garden · 35 tips and reviews
Liz Daino: Amazing food and the best margarita in the city to date. The guajillo/salt made it.
Gambit New Orleans: The restaurant, recently featured in Gambit's Five in 5, offers Coastal Columbian small plates feature lots of seafood. Read more.
Sona P: Great food, horrible service, they were way too slow even for New Orleans standards.
9. Clancy's
8.8
6100 Annunciation St (at Webster St.), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Audubon · 41 tips and reviews
cj fitzgerald: From M: A classic, traditional experience. Housed in a charming old house uptown. A favorite for its superb service & delicious Creole cuisine. We love their hand written menus. Go for Dinner.
TripExpert: A tip from one of our expert reviewers, Gayot: "Savoring the classic luxury of fried, golden brown oysters bathed in melted Brie seems fitting in Clancy's somewhat austere atmosphere." -On TripExpert Read more.
Epicurious: For classic big Easy cooking, head to this local favorite. The crab salad is to-die-for and the shrimp and bacon-enriched grits are community staples.
11. Mondo
8.2
900 Harrison Ave (Marshall Foch), New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · Lakeview · 32 tips and reviews
Jeff Hinson: Start with a few snacks (fried hominy, trio of deviled eggs, shrimp+pork meatballs) and check out the cocktail menu. Wood oven pizzas are perfect to share. Kobe flank steak w/ fries = amazing!
Eater: Service is comfortable but attentive and the food is great, as expected in a Spicer operation. [Eater 38 Member]
Gambit 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.
12. Santa Fe
8.0
3201 Esplanade Ave (Mystery Street), New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · Fairgrounds · 32 tips and reviews
Alexa Jane Brooks: Tuna tostado is delicious. Try the BBQ honey wings; they're great to share. Also, traditional frozen margarita is spot on... And get one to-go. It is New Orleans after all.
Taylor Jay: Check out their famous margaritas and try one of their delicious dinner specials!
Taylor Jay: Get one of their dinner specials, or the spanish omelette!