Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Updated 05 May 2025

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Bistro Daisy

5.0

5 (1363)

$30 and under

American

Uptown

About the restaurant

A quaint eatery nestled in the heart of Uptown New Orleans, Bistro Daisy -named for the daughter of owners Anton & Diane Schulte-opened in the summer of 2007. The Restaurant features fresh, seasonal and often local ingredients prepared in the American bistro style. Daisy's award-winning dishes and charming atmosphere have established this Uptown bistro as one of the city's premier dining experiences.

Top review

Sid

Dined 3 days ago

Bistro Daisy delivers one of the best dining experiences New Orleans has to offer, bar none! It consistently “punches above its weight” in all aspects. From food to service to spirits, it is the “Little Engine that could!”

Dakar NOLA

4.9

4.9 (66)

$50 and over

African

Uptown

About the restaurant

Dakar NOLA is a modern Senegalese tasting menu restaurant. The menu is inspired by Chef Serigne Mbaye’s most cherished memories of his childhood in Dakar, Senegal.
Dinner at Dakar NOLA features a pescatarian tasting menu with some dishes served family-style.
We are a reservations only concept open Tuesday through Saturday and our dinner experience lasts 2.5 hours.
Our menu changes often and is mostly dairy and gluten-free.
Reservations are open 42 days at a time with a new period opening at 10 am central time.
We are unable to accommodate the following allergies: Fin fish, soy, shellfish aroma/fumes, allium, honey
**We can accommodate shellfish allergy and peanut if noted in the reservation.
We can NOT accommodate a Vegan diet or a vegetarian that does not eat food cooked in seafood broth.
We are able to accommodate a gluten intolerance/allergy
In order to minimize disruptions to the kitchen, late arrivals will be served the current course being served

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Mimi

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing experience. Well worth it. I reserved for one and was seated at a table with other guests. Wonderful company that also made the experience. The food is creative, presented beautifully, tastes divine and the staff very knowledgable on the wines pairings. Each serve was met with excitement to taste the delights. Enjoyed everything!

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Experience

Tasting Menu - Communal Dining

Experience

Tasting Menu - Private Table

Pat Gallagher's 527 Restaurant & Bar

4.9

4.9 (1955)

$31 to $50

American

Mandeville

About the restaurant

Welcome to Pat Gallagher’s 527 – Your Local Steakhouse! Try our award winning entrees featuring sizzling steaks, ribeyes, pork chops, and the best seafood Louisiana has to offer. Whether you prefer a fine wine or a fresh new cocktail, our team is always ready to help you find your perfect pairing.

**Please note a 3.5% processing fee is applied to all card payments**

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Harold

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent courteous service delicious food hot food served to your liking

Cristiano Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (693)

$31 to $50

Italian

Houma

About the restaurant

We allow online reservations only for parties up to 4 people. If you have a party of 5 or more, please call the restaurant to make your reservation, otherwise we may not be able to seat your party. We are allowing 2 hours dining time per table, so we cannot hold tables for parties that are late. There will be a 15 minute grace period allowed and then the table will be released. Please keep in mind that lounge and patio seating is also by reservation only.

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Ramon

Dined on 19 Apr 2025

Everything about Christianos is great. I would recommend to everyone. Ambiance, food, waiters and waitresses are very attentive and friendly.

Bon Sake Sushi & Bar

4.9

4.9 (119)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Covington

About the restaurant

BON SAKE sushi & bar
Sushi Restaurant
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:00am-9:00pm • Fri & Sat 11:00am-10:30pm

We look forward to serving you.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 19 Apr 2025

We love Bon Sake! Great date night with fresh sushi and amazing cocktails!

Keith Young's Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (1840)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Madisonville

About the restaurant

For over 25 years, we have devoted our culinary efforts to one basic principle:Serve the finest quality steak of a more than generous portion with consistency that never varies. This is what we strive to do and always with the warmest personal service.

We still hand-cut every steak when you place your order tableside. It’s not the easiest way, but quality never is. This allows us to make sure that every steak that leaves our kitchen is consistently succulent and flavorful.

This is our pledge to you. Join us!

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David

Dined 6 days ago

Went to celebrate our anniversary every staff member we met congratulated us service was great everything we ordered was delicious I highly recommend this restaurant

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4.9

4.9 (5175)

$31 to $50

Israeli

Uptown

About the restaurant

Originally inspired by the many amazing meals with family and dear friends throughout the Middle East, Shaya has been a trailblazer in modern Levantine cuisine. Drawing inspiration from the diverse cuisines & cultures of the Middle East, Meditteranean, and across North Africa, Shaya has set the benchmark for contemporary Mediterranean cuisine by honoring the age-old culinary traditions of the people who invented hospitality as we know it. Our fluffy hand-crafted pita bread baked to order in our wood-fired oven with delectable vegetable-driven dips, salads, and spreads will transport you to an exotic place. Today we hope that our food and hospitality will help you create delicious memories with your friends and family using the very best of our local and sustainably harvested ingredients, prepared and served by people who truly care.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

We had a wonderful Mother’s Day Lunch. It was perfect!!

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4.8

4.8 (496)

$30 and under

Israeli

Covington

About the restaurant

Tavi is an Israeli restaurant serving made-to-order pita from a wood-fired oven, elaborately finished hummus plates, and small and large plates drawing from the same modern Israeli inspiration as its sister restaurant, Shaya. The name Tavi is inspired by the Hebrew word meaning “good or beloved” and that’s what Tavi aims to deliver to the Covington community. The menu will highlight staples from the Shaya menu plus an array of small plates, hummus, sandwiches, and slow-roasted meats.

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James

Dined on 20 Apr 2025

Enjoyed our Easter lunch, food was great as was our server. We will be back again for sure.

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Desi Vega Steakhouse Covington

4.9

4.9 (1047)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Covington

About the restaurant

Thank you for choosing Desi Vega’s Steakhouse Northshore, located in the heart of Covington.

If your preferred reservation time is not available through Open Table, please call the restaurant directly to check availability at (985) 276-4994.

Our dining experience is also available at the Bar. Bar seats are on a first come first serve basis.

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Todd

Dined 1 day ago

Mother’s Day brunch was done with all the excellence we have come to expect from Desi’s. Excellent service from Carson and Ricky, delicious food, and good drinks made for an enjoyable experience.

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4.9

4.9 (4472)

$31 to $50

Italian

French Quarter

About the restaurant

*Please note that if your desired reservation time is not available online, or your party is larger than those accepted through this service, please call the restaurant. We are happy and excited to make great effort in accommodating you. *

RESERVATION POLICY: Reservations requiring a credit card are subject to a $10/person fee as a result of no call-no show, or if not cancelled before 4:00pm central time on the reservation date.

Our cuisine is country French and Italian with a New Orleans influence. Although a majority of our seating is available for walk-in guests we do take reservations. While you wait we have a piano player and serve cocktails. We look forward to serving you.
"Love and Cuisine, Sempre con Passione"

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JacobVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Hunter was a great bartender. Very funny and informative about local attractions

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