1. Paladar 511
9.4
511 Marigny St (Decatur), New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · Marigny · 35 tips and reviews
Terry Wynne: Very good Italian food in a beautiful space. I sat at one of the few tables upstairs that looked down into the open kitchen and lively bar scene. I had pizza and wine with a cheese board app.
Plwm Bwm: The food here is some of the best I've had in New Orleans. Menu changes regularly, they do brunch on weekends too
Neil: Everything is delicious. Beautiful interior. I recommend the tuna crudo - I've had most in the city and this is the best.
3. Pêche
9.3
800 Magazine St (Julia), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 204 tips and reviews
Mark Wyrick: Rhonda rocks! Eat your way thru th dessert menu. Oh, and the savory foods are fantastic as well ... GO now!
Gambit New Orleans: Gambit's Best of New Orleans 2013: Best new restaurant Read more.
Zane Shannon: Have a seat at the raw bar across from Sam the Oyster Man. Talk to him when he talks to you. He's a true gentleman. (You're going to want to tip him--leave it on the bar, the servers don't share!)
4. Patois
8.8
6078 Laurel St (at Webster Street), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 21 tips and reviews
Aubrey Littleton: "Louisiana cuisine with a French accent." This was one of our best meals in New Orleans—and we happened upon it by chance. If you're in the Audubon area, it's definitely worth a visit.
TripExpert: "Patois customers especially rave about dishes like fennel-crusted panéed Mississippi rabbit, potato and crab gnocchi, and crispy pork belly with seared scallops." -Travel + Leisure on TripExpert Read more.
Gambit New Orleans: Try the Mississippi rabbit- prepared with pancetta, goat cheese and wild mushrooms. Read more.
6. Sylvain
8.9
625 Chartres St (at Wilkinson St.), New Orleans, LA
Gastropub · French Quarter · 152 tips and reviews
Lance Lacoff: The daily seafood special is worth exploring and if you're not feeling the it there is always beef cheeks or delicious pork. No shortage of great options
Eater: 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 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.
8. BOIL Seafood House
8.6
3340 Magazine St (Pleasant Street), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Central City - Garden · 10 tips and reviews
Missy Mackey: The crawfish beignets were amazing. Ahi tuna salad was also a pleasant surprise. Got the mussels and crawfish in garlic butter medium. Everything was good!
Afua Coddett: We sat outside on the balcony which made the experience of the great staff, cold beer, awesome food additionally great. Thanks Rebecca for the recommendations
Gerald Wilson: Char-grilled oysters were great, boiled seafood with cajun, caribbean or blended seasoning sauce all outstanding. Recommended getting at least "high" spice level!
9. Luke
8.9
333 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Central Business District · 329 tips and reviews
Оксана Михайленко: Perfect cocktail, gourmet ecstasy when you eat «Local Fig & Speck Flatbread”, and also “Pate” is the best one!
Bravo: Another winner from Chef John Besh. Great bistro style food in a comfortable atmosphere. -Rick Tramonto, Top Chef
John Evans: amazing high class sandwiches. fry's are pretty awesome also. John besh place, so everything is solid.
12. Dooky Chase Restaurant
8.2
2301 Orleans Ave (at N Miro St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Treme - Lafitte · 69 tips and reviews
Todd BBQ: Wow Shrimp and Lima beans are superb fried chicken and fish are delicate and tasty and the peach cobbler worth the trip
Travel Channel: Andrew Zimmern made a stop at this legendary eatery, where he sampled Creole cooking tips from the Queen of Creole cooking, Leah Chase.
Eater: The fried chicken rivals that at nearby Willie Mae’s, and the fried catfish will be some of the best you’ve ever had. [Eater 38 Member]
14. Casamento's
8.7
4330 Magazine St (at Napoleon Ave.), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Touro · 43 tips and reviews
Jerry Harrison: Oyster loaf, oyster stew, grilled oysters
Tung Ly: tip the shucker, he'll serve you while you wait in line
Food Network: Guy Fieri uncovered this oyster bar where nothin's changed since 1919 and the deep fried oysters are still hand-shucked. Read more.
15. GW Fins
8.8
808 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · French Quarter · 111 tips and reviews
Clara Eloy: The scalibut was delicious. The tuna sashimi too. Overall great experience, good for an occasion, very romantic.
Jessica Toliuszis: The warm biscuits & butter are incredible....unless you hate America and carbs.
NOLA Nites Concierge | Meloney Smith: We love the Hot from the oven biscuits and Fresh off the boat seafood from GW Fins!