Location: New Orleans
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Laissez les bons temps rouler! In New Orleans the good times are perpetually rolling down Bourbon Street, which, thanks to the city’s annual Mardi Gras celebration, has quite a party animal reputation. Once you’ve soaked up the scenery of the historic French Quarter, tour the elegant Garden District and meet the colorful characters of Frenchmen Street. Experience the city's supernatural vibe at the Voodoo Museum or by taking a guided ghost or vampire tour through taverns, alleyways, and cemeteries.
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1. GW Fins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Experience the cuisine that has created raving fans of local diners and national and local food critics alike. Chef Tenney Flynn (two time winner of "Chef of the Year" in New Orleans Magazine) ensures the highest quality seafood by flying in products from around the globe and featuring only the best from local waters - both at their seasonal peak. This commitment to freshness and variety are two of the many reasons GW Fins prints its menu daily and has received numerous glowing reviews in The Times-Picayune (4 beans), Food & Wine, Southern Living and Esquire magazines. We look forward to serving you soon so we may learn what you think.
Reviewed By MemphisProfessor - Wilmington, North Carolina
Been a few years since I visited New Orleans, but GW Fins was on my todo list and I am sure glad it was. The food was fantastic, the service exemplary, and the evening was a great success. This is a DO NOT MISS establishment for "foodies!"
2. Upperline Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 886 reviews
Upperline Restaurant is New Orleans, LA's local haven where tasty Louisiana cuisine, serious wine, and Creole hospitality is always served.
Reviewed By airbag2011 - Sarasota, Florida
While we have been to NOLA many times over several decades this was our first trip to Upper Line.
Reservations have to be made by phone, where the owner informs you that they are not in the Quarter and you can’t walk to the restaurant and it is a cab ride away. Then she tells you that you can eat at 6:15p.m or 8:30p.m., even though you want to make a reservation weeks in advance. She is a successful institution in NOLA and she apparently couldn’t care less whether she attracted new customers or not.
It is pre fixed menu and well priced for (3) courses. Three in our party had Fried Green Tomatos with Shrimp Remoulade which everyone enjoyed. Three of us had the veal Grillades which were excellent but a microscopic portion. One of us had the Rack of Lamb and three of us had the Sundae Eugene and I had Irish coffee.
It was very good meal but hardly worth all the fuss and a taxi ride. As we were leaving regulars were greeting the owner as if she were Julia Child herself.
3. Shaya
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Shaya is an innovative restaurant with a warm and welcoming approach to the dining culture inspired by Chef Alon Shaya's Israeli upbringing. Chef Alon sees modern Israeli food as a grand mosaic, drawing influence from North Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Turkey and Greece. The food of Alon's heritage represents a country rich in diversity of cuisine and culture, inspired by years of tradition while also looking to its contemporary future. The menu at Shaya reflects the ongoing evolution of Israeli food, while celebrating the abundance of Louisiana and Alon's close relationships with local farmers, which he has fostered through his ongoing work with the Crescent City Farmer's Market. In keeping with the the ethos of all of the Besh restaurants, Shaya uses seasonal, responsibly- and locally-sourced ingredients.
Reviewed By Jamie D - Indianapolis, Indiana
Fabulous food! We went for lunch and tried small plates of pickles,tabouleh, brussel sprouts. All were excellent. Tried 2 different hummus the asparagus and tahini again both excellent. Split the chicken schnitzel sandwich and again excellent. Hot fresh cooked pita ...coming out constant..delicious!
We did get dessert..actually tried 3 and sorry to say they all missed the mark. But did not really care as all the other food was outstanding!
Enjoy!
4. St James Cheese Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
Mission To provide our guests with a meticulously selected and unexpectedly diverse assortment of perfectly ripe cheeses, charcuterie, and gourmet grocery items. Our menu has been carefully built with contemporary and European style sandwiches, salads and cheese-centric items to please all types of food lovers.
Reviewed By Lindsbian - New Orleans, Louisiana
Great little afternoon stop for my wife, my daughter and me. I had the Lomo Bocadillo which was very nice. My wife had the Il Mostro, which was really really good. I preferred hers. My daughter had the rustic grilled cheese with bacon added. A little heavy, but it was pretty decent. They have a good Bloody Mary and a great local craft beer selection. The restaurant itself is cute. We sat outside just because it was a pretty day out but the inside decor and setup is inviting also. The prices are moderate-high so be prepared to spend $12+ on just your sandwich. It’s worth it though. Pickle plate had some great variety and flavors, highly recommend. Really great service. Great experience over all. We’ll be back!
5. Restaurant Rebirth
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By Rhawig - Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
We picked Rebirth based off the Tripadvisor reviews. Our meal exceeded our expectations. We started with an Old Fashioned, so full of flavor. Then appetizers, the fried oysters and fresh pasta...perfectly delicious. We also tried the southern Clam Chowder-full of seafood. Dinner was Blackened Scallops...perfect! And dessert we tried the Creme Brûlée, creamy and rich. And the white chocolate bread pudding is perfect.
6. Toast
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By Lynn W - Castle Rock, Colorado
It’s a small place with a BIG presence. Few things to know: they don’t take rezzys - look for the clipboard outside, and stay close. The wait goes pretty fast. And: the daily specials are on the butcher paper roll inside. Service is friendly and mostly efficient. Oh, and the food is fantastic!
7. Restaurant August
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
The cuisine at August is contemporary French with a focus on local ingredients, inspired by Chef John Besh's classical training here and in Europe, and by the depth of his own Southern Louisiana roots. August is located in an historic 19th century French-Creole building in New Orleans' Central Business District. August was a semifinalist for the 2012 and 2013 James Beard Awards Outstanding Restaurant, and has been selected by Gayot as a top 40 Restaurant in the United States. The Times Picayune has named it as one of their top 10 Restaurants the last two years in a row.
Reviewed By bljones - columbus, oh
We excitedly braved Mardi Gras crowds and torrential rains to visit Restaurant August. The food was very nice and the service was very nice but if I'm spending this type of money, I don't want to be rushed out the door. Start to finish, including an appetizer ~ 1 hour 5 minutes. I will not go back.
8. Doris Metropolitan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 631 reviews
Reviewed By Azulica - new orleans
When we select a place to have a good meal, many factors are taking into consideration...ambiance...food...service...etc.
My recent dinner at this restaurant on Saturday, March 17 is to be remembered! Why?
Because we had the worst service anywhere else at any of the restaurants I have eaten in all the places I have visited....all over planet earth!
I give the food I ate 5 Stars!!
The waitress was unfriendly, rude, non receptive, uncommunicative, no manners and and to top it all, had an attitude! We had to ask for our second glass of wine, the menu was thrown at our table, the food served szx thrown almost at a distance...not once the asked how was everything................a nightmare...not one smile...was she doing me a favor? was the food for free? of course, not!
We talked to the manager who offered us something on the house. We declined! we paid our bill and left.
Personnel AND manager need to get their act together or I don't see a distant future for this restaurant where I have had pleasant experiences in the past.
Best,
9. Mais Arepas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By hrs314 - Houston, Texas
Authentic Colombian fare. Arepas were cooked to order. Service is slow, but server explained that each order would take at least 30 minutes. They were able to modify the menu for vegan options. The yuca fries were good as were the Arepas and Maduros.
Make a reservation! The place is cute, but small and you might have a long wait to get in otherwise.
10. Parkway Bakery & Tavern
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Parkway Bakery & Tavern is a New Orleans restaurant and family dining tradition located at the corner of Hagan and Toulouse overlooking Bayou St. John in Louisiana.
Reviewed By Noms84 - Sydney, Australia
Had dinner tonight at Parkway Bakery and Tavern and let me tell you we were not disappointed!
We ordered one surf and turf and one traditional hot roast beef roll plus some sides of chili and sweet potato fries and it was way too much food!
Not a chance we were going to finish this meal no matter how delicious it was.
While a little out-of-the-way still totally worth the trip.
Also the lovely bartenders ordered as a cab to get back to our hotel at the end of the evening as there was no Wi-Fi for a Uber.
