Diners' Choice: American restaurants in New Orleans / Louisiana

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Updated 05 May 2025

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Bistro Daisy

5.0

5 (1368)

$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.

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NancyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Outstanding food and service, great ambiance in a cozy but elegant cottage

Pat Gallagher's 527 Restaurant & Bar

4.9

4.9 (1960)

$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.

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Melissa

Dined 4 days ago

The food was phenomenal and the staff is amazing.

The Grill Room

4.9

4.9 (1624)

$50 and over

American

Central Business District

About the restaurant

The Grill Room at The Windsor Court is recognized as a local leader in Modern American cuisine with a distinct New Orleans flair. Join us for a truly remarkable breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of the finest restaurants in the world - and one of only three, four-star/four-diamond restaurants in all of Louisiana.

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Susan

Dined 5 days ago

The Grille Room is our go to elegant restaurant for celebrating birthdays.

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Experience

Complimentary Valet Parking

Coquette

4.8

4.8 (3171)

$31 to $50

American

Lower Garden District

About the restaurant

Located in the Garden District of New Orleans, Coquette offers innovative southern cuisine with an emphasis on locally sourced product. Featuring an accessible international wine list, classic and creative New Orleans cocktails and a well-traveled beer list.

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Beth

Dined on 12 May 2025

Attentive wait staff, excellent blend of flavors, energetic vibe

Dakota Restaurant - Covington

4.9

4.9 (1277)

$50 and over

American

Covington

About the restaurant

Open since October of 1990, The Dakota has been a pioneer in the culinary industry on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain. Their cuisine is influenced by the flavorful Creole cuisine, with Contemporary Louisiana. Other influences include the Southwest, California, and Asia using fresh local and seasonal ingredients.
The carefully selected wines pay tribute to the well crafted wines of North America while offering many of the traditional Old World styles of Europe.
In October of 2023, The Dakota moved to its new location in Historic Downtown Covington...just a block from the iconic Southern Hotel.
The Dakota continues to set the mark for what people look for when they dine – well crafted food, detail-oriented service, plush surroundings, and genuine hospitality.

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Kim

Dined 3 days ago

This was our first time to the “new” Dakota and it was worth it! The crab and brie soup was fantastic; the soft shell crab entree was amazing! We received a complimentary dessert for our anniversary which was very thoughtful!

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Popular dish

The Soft-Shell Crab

Popular dish

The Lump Crabmeat & Brie Soup

Experience

Taste of Covington Wine Dinner at Dakota

Boulevard American Bistro Covington

4.7

4.7 (215)

$31 to $50

American

Covington

About the restaurant

Boulevard American Bistro serves classic American fare, exceptional service and consistent quality. We pride ourselves on providing guests with classic American food from our scratch kitchen and professional yet friendly service in an upscale environment.

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David

Dined 3 days ago

The Boulevard appeals to me because it is clean, organized, professional and projects competence and good food. Although the tablecloths have been removed from the tables for some unknown reason, the waitstaff are properly dressed, professional and competent. The food is consistently good. Not outstanding but a decent meal for a good price. I'm a little disappointed that the fried oysters served on the creamed spinach was not hot or warm, which denotes it had been sitting for a while prior to making its way to my table. All in all, I recommend this place time and again.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Pan Seared Crab Cakes

Ember Kitchen + Cocktails

4.7

4.7 (63)

$31 to $50

American

Houma

About the restaurant

Dine out at Downtown Houma's newest American Style Bistro. Indulge in delicious meals from small plates to mouth-watering entrees. Finish your meal with a dessert or a handmade cocktail in our lounge area.

Interested in a private event? Give us a call to host your next gathering.

Eat. Meet. Dine.

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Dwayne

Dined 6 days ago

Great waiter and delicious food!!! Highly recommend!!

Compère Lapin

4.7

4.7 (2848)

$31 to $50

American

Central Business District

About the restaurant

Compère Lapin - noun - "kom-pare la-pan" - 1. anthropomorphic rabbit character who served as the mischievous protagonist in Creole and Caribbean folk tales; 2. Chef Nina Compton's restaurant at the Old No 77 Hotel & Chandlery in the Warehouse Arts District of New Orleans.

Meals aren’t about trends, shock value, or opulence.
Meals are about moments, memories and those who surround you at your table.
We believe in the complexity of simplicity, and the power of pure flavors. Our histories, vast and varied, deserve to be memorialized and romanticized by dishes that at once remind us of home and transport us to somewhere new.

We don’t make food for everyone else, we make food for you.

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Kathi

Dined 2 days ago

The Curried Goat was exceptional! The aroma of the broth, the tenderness of the meat, the sweetness of the gnocchi… all work together to deliver a memorable dish.

One Thirteen Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (350)

$30 and under

American

Hammond

About the restaurant

One thirteen restaurant seeks to enliven the senses
through an inspired mid-century modern setting, graceful service and New American cuisine that simply tastes delicious
we sought to keep the unique design of its architect John Desmond
while expanding into a place of relaxation, enjoyment and excitement for each of our guests. Here’s hoping to see you soon!

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Matthew

Dined 4 days ago

Great place with fantastic service and food. The Seafood dishes were the highlight, had the fish special and it was outstanding.

Birdy's Behind The Bower

4.6

4.6 (616)

$30 and under

American

Garden District

About the restaurant

Birdy’s Behind the Bower is a brunch spot perched in the back of the Framework building, serving Southern-inspired, locally-sourced American cuisine alongside a welcoming outdoor courtyard. We partner with Sugar Roots Farm in New Orleans to source fresh, local ingredients for dishes that range from comforting, house-made breakfast staples to lighter, health-conscious fare. Celebrate on our chic patio or nestle in for a coffee to start your day.

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Gordon

Dined on 19 Apr 2025

Good food and vibes, the service was fast and efficient, the drinks were good, also have bottomless mimosa

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