1. Arnaud's Restaurant
8.4
813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 100 tips and reviews
Toni: Gumbo rocked and Strawberry dessert with port wine fabulous!!
Gabriel Hayes: The Strawberries Arnaud is a great dessert. Flambeed at your table. Made with fresh strawberries marinaded in Port Wine Sauce. Served over Brocato's French vanilla ice cream.
Susannah Clemons Bicknell: Great service! Tried all of their Oysters and they were great. The crab cakes were tasty, and everyone got dessert-Bananas Foster, made table side, it was delicious. A little overrated though& pricey!
3. Bellocq
936 St. Charles, New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Central Business District · 23 tips and reviews
Cole Kennedy: Super cozy spot perfect for either starting or ending your evening. A classic New Orleans Sazerac won't let you down.
CURE: Free Valet Parking in front of the hotel. Also an inexpensive pay lot directly behind the hotel on St. Joseph...paid parking receipt can get you a free punch inside.
Cynthia Snuffleupagus: It's not on the menu but I requested a chocolate martini and the amazing bartender made it happen. And this place has a really chill vampy vibe. Totally dig it!! Love!!
4. Clancy's
8.8
6100 Annunciation St (at Webster St.), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Audubon · 41 tips and reviews
Taylor: Crab salad, red bean soup, and fried eggplant makes a great lunch to share. Crab salad is delightful.
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.
5. Victory
7.9
339 Baronne St (Union Street), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Central Business District · 27 tips and reviews
Katy Stevens: Complimentary sample of the daily cocktail and an amazing drinks menu to boot. Away from the chaos of the Quarter and a comfortable place to relax over a drink
epictickets: Could quite be the 2nd best bar in the CBD. I can't remember the first though. So go with this one.
Jessica Rohloff: The Dante (gin, simple syrup, fresh pineapple and ginger) is delicious. I may have a new favorite drink...
8. Irene's
7.7
529 Bienville St (Decatur St), New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · French Quarter · 70 tips and reviews
Sheptorious: As per recommendation from the acclaimed Mike M., get the Paneed Oysters appetizer, substituting extra oysters for the shrimp. The world will be your... amazing little sea creature.
Craig Trentecosta: St. Philip and chartres, not bourbon!
Stephanos Berger: And even if they call you to confirm your reservation, they will give your table for seven away - fifteen minutes overdue
10. Rib Room
7.5
621 Saint Louis St, New Orleans, LA
Restaurant · French Quarter · 20 tips and reviews
ANTHONY ORITI: Scallops and shrimp appetizers were very good, and the bone in beef rib is definitely a dish to try.
Gambit New Orleans: The quail is smoked, stuffed with mangego and salami, and finished on the rotisserie!
NOLA Nites Concierge | Meloney Smith: We love the flourless chocolate cake topped with a dollop of butterscotch pudding at the Rib Room.