1. Cafe Reconcile
8.9
1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Central City - Garden · 21 tips and reviews
Gloria Chin: try the smothered okra, fried catfish, collard greens
Eater: Even if it wasn’t a successful job training program for at-risk kids, the food here would still be incredibly delicious, old-school New Orleans soul food. [Eater 38 Member]
Laura White: Get the mac and cheese. And if you're here, be sure to ask what Cafe Reconcile is all about. It's much more than good food.
3. Johnny Sanchez
8.5
930 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA
Taco Restaurant · Central Business District · 29 tips and reviews
Brooke Thomson: Cauliflower tacos are amazing! Stellar Barbacoa too.
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.
Amanda Lincoln: Really cool venue for Music, intimate and unique. Fun on Halloween
Ellen DeGeneres: I heard my friend Barbara Menendez's band play here. They're called "The Help" and they are amazing.
VH1: One really cool thing about this location is that sections of the building’s structure dates back to 1890, where it was used as a trading post, warehouse, and shoe factory. – Team Live Nation
9. Smoothie King Center
8.3
1501 Dave Dixon Dr., New Orleans, LA
Basketball Stadium · Central Business District · 84 tips and reviews
Laur Lo Ski: Although the stairs are far too steep for older patrons, this was the perfect venue for Cirque du Soleil offering amazing views for everyone! The food and bathroom locations were top notch as well!
ESPN: If a ball drops into your lap while at the game, it's probably because Anthony Davis just swatted some guy's shot.
HISTORY: The arena is home to the Hornets, Tulane NCAA basketball, & the Sugar Bowl Basketball Classic. In the days after Hurricane Katrina, the arena played a pivotal role after the Dome suffered damages.
12. Antoine's Restaurant
7.9
713 Saint Louis St (at Royal St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 121 tips and reviews
Jeni Wright: Beautiful restaurant - oysters Rockefeller were great, as was the alligator soup. Sazerac cocktail was excellent
Travel Channel: Tony Bourdain sampled the Oysters Rockefeller, a dish invented at Antoine's, which is the oldest operating restaurant in the United States. Read more.
Brian Schaffer: Avoid going here. While the food may be good, the service is awful; not even close to what it used to be. Just go to Commander's Palace instead.
13. Red Fish Grill
8.2
115 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Business District · 163 tips and reviews
Courtney H.: Attending a private party. The food is amazing!! Will def return on my own.
Food Network: Trying to figure out which Louisiana-made hot sauce to shake into your gumbo? Crystal sauce adds rounded, smoky pepper notes, while Tabasco delivers a tangy kick. Via CityEats.com Read more.
Mary Kronkowski: If I had to choose one food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be RFG's BBQ Oysters!