Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in New Orleans / Louisiana

OpenTable

Updated 05 May 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine in New Orleans / Louisiana? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Shaya

4.9

4.9 (5179)

$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.

Top review

RonaldVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great food, service as well as a memorable unique food experience enhanced by freshly baked pillowy pita

Discover more

4.9

4.9 (69)

$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

Top review

Sasha

Dined 3 days ago

Ate myself into a coma with each delicate and flavorful bite😭 already counting the days until we are back!

Discover more

Experience

Tasting Menu - Communal Dining

Experience

Tasting Menu - Private Table

Bon Sake Sushi & Bar

4.9

4.9 (121)

$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.

Top review

AlanVIP

Dined on 10 May 2025

Great hidden spot. Moved here two years ago and have been missing out.

Duman Artisan Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (114)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

Mandeville

About the restaurant

Husband and wife team Bulent & Ozgur (Ozzy) Duman share their Turkish & Greek creations in the hearth of historic Old Mandeville. When you visit, you will find yourself in a chic but casual atmosphere surrounded by black&white photographs of Louisiana's street musicians (work of Bulent Duman) with Greek and Turkish music in the background. At Duman Artisan Kitchen you will experience friendly service, a thoughtful menu complimented by over 20 wines almost all served by the glass. Duman Artisan Kitchen uses Organic / Non GMO products whenever available. You can find a wide variety of small plates and appetizers as well as gyros and seafood antres

Top review

Christopher

Dined 7 days ago

Wonderful food and service. Always to notch whenever we go.

Saj

4.7

4.7 (335)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Uptown

About the restaurant

Saj is a modern BYOB Mediterranean restaurant, offering an authentic family style concept that revolves around our freshly baked Saj bread in a fun, cozy atmosphere. Feel free to bring your own drink and we will take it from there.

Top review

Christopher

Dined 7 days ago

Fantastic food! Definitely get the baked feta and goat cheese!!

Habanero's - Metarie

4.6

4.6 (33)

$30 and under

Mexican

Metairie

About the restaurant

Habaneros brings the distinctive flavors of Mexico's urban eateries to your table, drawing inspiration from the street foods and laid-back dining experiences found in the vibrant cities of Mexico. Our well-traveled menu showcases the diversity of Mexican ingredients, elevating classic dishes with a contemporary twist while staying true to their authentic flavors. At the heart of our menu is a dedication to serving fresh, made-from-scratch creations. From our salsas and sauces to our marinades, spices, and rubs, everything is handcrafted with care. Our cocktails are no exception, with each one expertly mixed to perfectly complement your meal.

Top review

LisaVIP

Dined on 5 May 2025

Thank you so much for holding our early dining reservation on Cinco de Mayo! The food and drink here are fresh and delicious. One of our 3 had a longer wait for the entree; not sure what happened. The sopapilla dessert is a favorite. The margaritas are varied and flavorful. Servers should check in a bit more often. Yes it was CDM but we were early and the server was not too busy yet to provide regular attention for drink refills etc. I have dined here often and will return.

Alma Café - Bywater

4.5

4.5 (119)

$30 and under

Spanish

Bywater

About the restaurant

Owner and Executive Chef Melissa Araujo is a 2024 James Beard Foundation Best Chef Southeast Semifinalist. Alma is an award winning Honduran restaurant located in the historic New Orleans Bywater, just outside the French Quarter.

Alma means soul in Spanish. The menu showcases Chef Melissa Araujo's Honduran heritage and takes each guest on a journey through food and culture. The Soul has many stories to tell; Alma's tale is shared through it's dining experience. From Pollo Chuco, to Bloody Mary's and avocado toast, Alma offers an extensive array of dishes focusing on Honduran Food.

Chef Araujo’s Father was Born in La Ceiba, Honduras and her memories of her childhood are centered around this particular view of the city. The mountains in the back, the ocean, the cool air in my face, my best memories were made in this city. Alma has given me the opportunity to recreate these memories and share them with our guests.

Reservations available Monday- Thursday, Waitlist only on Weekends.

Top review

Zachary

Dined 2 days ago

Great meal as always. Amazing coffee, superb service.

True Food Kitchen - New Orleans

4.2

4.2 (718)

$30 and under

American

Warehouse District

About the restaurant

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in New Orleans for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located in New Orleans below The Julia at St. Charles apartments at the corner of Julia Street and Saint Charles Avenue, near F45 Training. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

Top review

Bob

Dined on 2 May 2025

Our menu selections truly met our expectations. Will return!

Baronne Bistro

3.9

3.9 (52)

$30 and under

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Central Business District

About the restaurant

New to Baronne Street is the aptly named Baronne Bistro where elevated casual dining is their specialty. This locally owned business is bringing some of the best lunch, and dinner to the Warehouse District. Baronne Bistro’s menu is heavy on Louisiana cooking with a bit of an extra flair for Cajun classics. Join the Baronne Bistro family every Tuesday-Sunday for a taste of what makes Louisiana’s cuisine the best!"

Top review

Rick

Dined 3 days ago

Sat at the bar with a cool bartender from NYC; we enjoyed his company and recommendations for the wonderful meal.

Explore Diners' Choice best of New Orleans / Louisiana

Explore more Diners' Choice lists