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1. Chophouse New Orleans – Prime Steaks
4.7
Exceptional(5849)
$$$$
• Southern • Central Business District
Booked 90 times today
Amazing service, food and piano music. The porterhouse was 5 stars
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2. Luke
4.7
Exceptional(9672)
$$$$
• Southern • Central Business District
Booked 117 times today
Fantastic as always! Our wait staff were super friendly and engaging and the food was delicious!
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3. Red Fish Grill
4.5
Awesome(8830)
$$$$
• Southern • French Quarter
Booked 83 times today
Everything about the meal and experience was excellent. In particular, our server Frank took wonderful care of us.
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4. Willie Mae’s Nola
4.6
Exceptional(1019)
$$$$
• Southern • Warehouse District
Booked 112 times today
Willie Mae’s did not disappoint. The chicken and egg was delicious. The service was great. The ambience was nice. It wasn’t too loud. The food was tasty and perfect portions. Overall a good value. Would recommend to friends old and new.
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5. Tujague's - New Orleans
4.2
Awesome(4037)
$$$$
• Southern • French Quarter
Booked 38 times today
As a local, this is one of my top restaurants to visit. The food is great, service is impeccable, and it is a fun evening out. They create a fun and friendly atmosphere while bringing you traditional NOLA dishes. This is a MUST when visiting the city
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6. The Pelican Club
4.6
Exceptional(4961)
$$$$
• Southern • French Quarter
Booked 37 times today
The staff are outstanding! The Sazeracs are perfect. And the food... simply amazing. I love going to The Pelican Club for the entire experience. They never disappoint.
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7. Copper Vine
4.8
Exceptional(2934)
$$$$
• Southern • Central Business District
Booked 86 times today
Awesome service, great ambiance & excellent food! Great dining experience! Will be back!
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8. Brennan's
4.8
Exceptional(14270)
$$$$
• Southern • French Quarter
Booked 179 times today
It is one of the very best restaurants in the world.
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9. Meril
4.6
Exceptional(7100)
$$$$
• Southern • Warehouse District
Booked 71 times today
Great service and great food. Love the cotton candy
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10. Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar
3.9
Excellent(662)
$$$$
• Southern • French Quarter
Booked 55 times today
The place was packed but we were seated pretty fast. Saints game had everything busy and loud but it was fun and lively food came out fast and hot. Bbq shrimp was amazing and smelled even better. Grilled bread was great to soak up the sauce after!

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  • Donna
    New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Jewel of the south is a true jewel! The cocktail selection was creative and tasty. We had small bites and a meal. The flavors were distinctive and pleasing on the palate. The setting was beautiful,we ate in the courtyard which was picturesque. Service was impeccable, all items delivered to our table were explained. Loved celebrating our 42nd wedding anniversary there!
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    Jewel of the South$$$$• Creole / Cajun / Southern• French Quarter
    •
    4.8
  • Mike
    Portland / Oregon •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Willie Mae’s did not disappoint. The chicken and egg was delicious. The service was great. The ambience was nice. It wasn’t too loud. The food was tasty and perfect portions. Overall a good value. Would recommend to friends old and new.
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    Willie Mae’s Nola$$$$• Southern• Warehouse District
    •
    4.6
  • Sean
    Baton Rouge / Lafayette •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 10 Oct 2026
    Highly recommended that you visit, eat and enjoy….
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    Legacy Kitchen's Tacklebox$$$$• Seafood• Central Business District
    •
    3.9
  • Cynthia
    New Orleans / Louisiana •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 19 Sept 2026
    The service and food were excellent! The Jazz Music was very entertaining and enjoyable!
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    Public Service$$$$• Creole / Cajun / Southern• French Quarter
    •
    4
  • Robyn
    New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 2 Aug 2025
    Loved the tea experience on a Saturday at 11 am. They were even so gracious to provide me with wonderful glueten free options for the sandwiches, treats and sweets. They had a harpist who played lovely. I wish I could go back this week! It was just absolutely lovely!
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    The Davenport Lounge$$$$• American• French Quarter
    •
    4.5

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