Food
Affordable and Casual
Good food, laid back dress codes, no reservations required. In order from closest to our house to furthest.
Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade AveOne of our favorite places to go in the Quarter. The ambiance is comforting, the food never lets me down, and the staff is really what keeps me coming back.
51 locals recommend
Mona Lisa
1212 Royal StOne of our favorite places to go in the Quarter. The ambiance is comforting, the food never lets me down, and the staff is really what keeps me coming back.
Looking for some fried chicken? While this place might not be on par with Brothers Chicken, the fried chicken here is still damn good. Plus it's convenient. You can also pick up some snacks, drinks and what nots while you are here.
8 locals recommend
Key's Fuel Mart
1139 N Rampart StLooking for some fried chicken? While this place might not be on par with Brothers Chicken, the fried chicken here is still damn good. Plus it's convenient. You can also pick up some snacks, drinks and what nots while you are here.
Perfect spot to grab a bite to eat if you don't feel like dealing with the restaurant crowds. Be ready to order, because the employees don't mess around with indecisive folks.
173 locals recommend
Verti Marte
1201 Royal StPerfect spot to grab a bite to eat if you don't feel like dealing with the restaurant crowds. Be ready to order, because the employees don't mess around with indecisive folks.
Clover Grill
900 Bourbon StThe perfect mix of old world New Orleans and quality Quarter eats.
112 locals recommend
Napoleon House
500 Chartres StThe perfect mix of old world New Orleans and quality Quarter eats.
Dian Xin
1218 Decatur StSome argue you haven't had a true muffaletta unless you have had one from this place.
128 locals recommend
Central Grocery & Deli
923 Decatur StSome argue you haven't had a true muffaletta unless you have had one from this place.
Louisiana Pizza Kitchen
95 French Market PlPort of Call
838 Esplanade AveEveryone eventually ends up here for a burger and a Monsoon.
Hidden place with excellent food and amazing selection of beer. Usually have live music outside. Good combo with Pizza Delicious next door.
73 locals recommend
Bratz Y'all! Bistro • Bakery • Biergarten
617-B Piety StHidden place with excellent food and amazing selection of beer. Usually have live music outside. Good combo with Pizza Delicious next door.
A mixture of dive bar and restaurant, this place is always packed but maybe that's because the food is good and pretty cheap. Don't be surprised if a sing-a-long breaks out if the right song hits the jukebox.
163 locals recommend
Coop's Place
1109 Decatur StA mixture of dive bar and restaurant, this place is always packed but maybe that's because the food is good and pretty cheap. Don't be surprised if a sing-a-long breaks out if the right song hits the jukebox.
Been voted the best pizza in town for a couple of years now. Good excuse to make a trip to the Bywater.
460 locals recommend
Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StBeen voted the best pizza in town for a couple of years now. Good excuse to make a trip to the Bywater.
This space has been completely renovated and offers a fine mix of local and global foods. Well worth the journey. Just a short walk from the end of the Rampart Streetcar line.
466 locals recommend
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveThis space has been completely renovated and offers a fine mix of local and global foods. Well worth the journey. Just a short walk from the end of the Rampart Streetcar line.
Capulet
3014 Dauphine StBudsi’s Authentic Thai
1760 North Rampart StreetLooking for some chicken wings at a cheap price? Man Chu has got what you need. Flavor options are limited, but what they have is incredibly yummy, are ready super fast, and won't break the bank. Be forewarned, only the brave should walk here late at night.
27 locals recommend
Manchu Food Store
1413 N Claiborne AveLooking for some chicken wings at a cheap price? Man Chu has got what you need. Flavor options are limited, but what they have is incredibly yummy, are ready super fast, and won't break the bank. Be forewarned, only the brave should walk here late at night.
A local favorite with an array of New Orleans offerings. Cute place, great food, and only a block off the Canal Streetcar.
294 locals recommend
Katie's
3701 Iberville StA local favorite with an array of New Orleans offerings. Cute place, great food, and only a block off the Canal Streetcar.
Morrow's
2438 St Claude AveGreat new addition to the St Claude food scene.
SukhoThai
2200 Royal StNew Orleans might not have a ton of options for Mexican food, but this downtown favorite is worth a stroll to the CBD. Especially before a Saints game!
19 locals recommend
Juan's Flying Burrito - CBD
515 Baronne StreetNew Orleans might not have a ton of options for Mexican food, but this downtown favorite is worth a stroll to the CBD. Especially before a Saints game!
St James Cheese Company - Warehouse District
641 Tchoupitoulas StThis is an old New Orleans standard. Great seafood and Italian dishes. I love this place.
199 locals recommend
Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal StThis is an old New Orleans standard. Great seafood and Italian dishes. I love this place.
Turkey and the Wolf
739 Jackson AvenueTons of write ups for this place.
A New Orleans institution that gives you an excuse to head to Oak Street. Make a night of it and grab some dinner here, then head to the Maple Leaf to check out Rebirth Brass Band on their weekly gig night.
406 locals recommend
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StA New Orleans institution that gives you an excuse to head to Oak Street. Make a night of it and grab some dinner here, then head to the Maple Leaf to check out Rebirth Brass Band on their weekly gig night.
PIZZA domenica
4933 Magazine StLiuzza's Restaurant & Bar
3636 Bienville StMimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetPiece Of Meat
3301 Bienville StBoudin egg rolls. Many yums.
Fat Boys Pizza
714 Saint PeterBanh Mi Boys
3244 Magazine StreetKind of Pricey and Might Need Reservations
Plan on spending some money, don’t assume you can show up and get a seat, and don’t show up wearing shorts and a Saints jersey (except on game day maybe?).
Bijou Restaurant & Bar
1014 North Rampart StreetIrene's
529 Bienville StA New Orleans icon for Italian food in the Quarter.
Bayona
430 Dauphine StRight on Jackson Square. Perfect place to eat on the balcony and look down on the passing crowds. Usually have a piano bar going with good music.
48 locals recommend
Tableau
616 St PeterRight on Jackson Square. Perfect place to eat on the balcony and look down on the passing crowds. Usually have a piano bar going with good music.
Cafe Sbisa
1011 Decatur StMuriel's Jackson Square
801 Chartres StLooking to check Jazz Brunch off your list? Lock your Sunday reservation in advance.
83 locals recommend
Mr. B's Bistro
201 Royal StreetLooking to check Jazz Brunch off your list? Lock your Sunday reservation in advance.
Domenica
123 Baronne StOne of the prettiest restaurants in the Quarter. Get your Instagram on while enjoying some excellent food and drinks.
21 locals recommend
Justine
225 Chartres StOne of the prettiest restaurants in the Quarter. Get your Instagram on while enjoying some excellent food and drinks.
Tujague's
429 Decatur StSylvain
625 Chartres StSuper cute little hideaway in the Quarter for a romantic dinner for two.
Bon Appetit described this hidden gem as "The most romantic French restaurant in the world and it's 4.792 miles from Paris." and put it in their top 10 new restaurants in the U.S. for 2016. Tiny little spot, so be sure to check if there is space before driving down.
143 locals recommend
N7
1117 Montegut StBon Appetit described this hidden gem as "The most romantic French restaurant in the world and it's 4.792 miles from Paris." and put it in their top 10 new restaurants in the U.S. for 2016. Tiny little spot, so be sure to check if there is space before driving down.
Bywater American Bistro
2900 Chartres StCochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StLeah Chase is a New Orleans food icon, and people have been coming to her spot for decades. Doesn't get much more New Orleans than this.
250 locals recommend
Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans AveLeah Chase is a New Orleans food icon, and people have been coming to her spot for decades. Doesn't get much more New Orleans than this.
Coming here is like taking a trip in time. Great food and ambiance. Always a New Orleans celebrity to be found eating here.
81 locals recommend
Crescent City Steak House
1001 N Broad StComing here is like taking a trip in time. Great food and ambiance. Always a New Orleans celebrity to be found eating here.
Excellent spot in Mid City. Even better, snoballs right across the street for after meal treats.
158 locals recommend
Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton AveExcellent spot in Mid City. Even better, snoballs right across the street for after meal treats.
NOLA Caye
898 Baronne StreetCompère Lapin
535 Tchoupitoulas StLola's
3312 Esplanade AveGris-Gris
1800 Magazine StGreat place on magazine street!
Pascal's Manale
1838 Napoleon AveGreat traditional New Orleans seafood.
Clancy's Restaurant
6100 Annunciation StOne of the most hyped restaurants in the city. So damn good. Definitely make reservations if you are coming to visit. Well worth it.
218 locals recommend
Shaya
4213 Magazine StOne of the most hyped restaurants in the city. So damn good. Definitely make reservations if you are coming to visit. Well worth it.
Cavan
3607 Magazine StGreat location to drink the day away on Magazine Street.
La Petite Grocery
4238 Magazine StCafe Sbisa
1011 Decatur StHerbsaint
701 St Charles AvePêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine StMaypop
611 O'Keefe AveCouldn’t get into Shaya? Then try for Saba in the alternative. Excellent outdoor seating option.
90 locals recommend
Saba
5757 Magazine StCouldn’t get into Shaya? Then try for Saba in the alternative. Excellent outdoor seating option.
Looking for an old school, no frills, delicious steakhouse? Charlie’s is the spot. Tucked away Uptown behind Pascale’s Manale, this is the perfect spot for steak and potatoes. Can’t miss dining spot.
35 locals recommend
Charlie's Steak House
4510 Dryades StreetLooking for an old school, no frills, delicious steakhouse? Charlie’s is the spot. Tucked away Uptown behind Pascale’s Manale, this is the perfect spot for steak and potatoes. Can’t miss dining spot.
Brigtsen's Restaurant
723 Dante StreetBrigtsen's Restaurant
723 Dante StreetExpensive and Dress Code
You will without a doubt be spending money, you definitely better make a reservation well in advance, and you might want to call ahead to check the dress code (men probably have to wear jackets).
Part of the holy trinity of New Orleans restaurant royalty (the other two being Galatoires and Commanders Palace). Decadent and timeless.
106 locals recommend
Antoine's Restaurant
713 Saint Louis StreetPart of the holy trinity of New Orleans restaurant royalty (the other two being Galatoires and Commanders Palace). Decadent and timeless.
Best steakhouse in the quarter. Don’t show up in shorts and expect to be seated.
27 locals recommend
Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
716 Iberville StBest steakhouse in the quarter. Don’t show up in shorts and expect to be seated.
The pinnacle of old school New Orleans. Friday lunch is a time honored tradition. Service is top notch and the servers are hilarious. Truly a magical experience.
167 locals recommend
Galatoires
209 Bourbon StThe pinnacle of old school New Orleans. Friday lunch is a time honored tradition. Service is top notch and the servers are hilarious. Truly a magical experience.
Restaurant R'evolution
777 Bienville StCommander's Palace
1403 Washington AveOld New Orleans Garden District classic!!
August
301 Tchoupitoulas St
Doris Metropolitan New Orleans
620 Chartres StEmeril's Delmonico
1300 St Charles AveEmeril's New Orleans
800 Tchoupitoulas StArnaud's
813 Bienville StBroussard's Restaurant & Courtyard
819 Conti StRib Room
621 St Louis StPoBoys
New Orleanians take their Poboys very seriously. Everyone has their favorite and will in all likelihood argue very passionately why their favorite place is the only place to get them. We highly suggest you eat as many as possible so you can offer your input to others.
Some of the best poboys in the Quarter. Their plate lunches are great, too.
37 locals recommend
Johnny's Po-Boys
511 St Louis StSome of the best poboys in the Quarter. Their plate lunches are great, too.
PoBoys with a modern spin. Small spot in the quarter with a huge fan base.
19 locals recommend
Killer PoBoys
219 Dauphine StPoBoys with a modern spin. Small spot in the quarter with a huge fan base.
The best roast beef po-boys in town. Good excuse to go see Bayou St. John.
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveThe best roast beef po-boys in town. Good excuse to go see Bayou St. John.
Small and dingy, but the heart of Irish Channel neighborhood. Loved by generations of New Orleanians.
117 locals recommend
Parasol's
2533 Constance StSmall and dingy, but the heart of Irish Channel neighborhood. Loved by generations of New Orleanians.
An Uptown institution. Come for food, stay for the rich New Orleans history pasted all over the walls.
113 locals recommend
Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar
5240 Annunciation StAn Uptown institution. Come for food, stay for the rich New Orleans history pasted all over the walls.
Mahony’s Po-Boys & Seafood
901 Iberville StSeafood
Most guests ask us where the best seafood is at. Sadly, everyone has their idea of what good seafood is. So here are some of the city standouts.
GW Fins
808 Bienville StSeafood!!!
Oceana Grill
739 Conti StOysters in the Quarter. It’s a tourist trap, but for good reason. Expect a long line.
174 locals recommend
Acme Oyster House
724 Iberville StOysters in the Quarter. It’s a tourist trap, but for good reason. Expect a long line.
You get a ton of food and are not completely broke afterwards. The Quarter location has been closed due to COVID, but the Magazine Street location has been operating as usual throughout.
128 locals recommend
Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter
841 Iberville StYou get a ton of food and are not completely broke afterwards. The Quarter location has been closed due to COVID, but the Magazine Street location has been operating as usual throughout.
Oysters!!!! Most locals agree that Drago’s is the spot for oysters. Outside of the Quarter so usually doesn’t come with all the drama of trying to get oysters at Acme.
162 locals recommend
Drago's - Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras StOysters!!!! Most locals agree that Drago’s is the spot for oysters. Outside of the Quarter so usually doesn’t come with all the drama of trying to get oysters at Acme.
CRAWFISH! Great place to sit outside and get some boiled crawfish or anything boiled really.
43 locals recommend
Clesi's Restaurant & Catering
4323 Bienville StCRAWFISH! Great place to sit outside and get some boiled crawfish or anything boiled really.
Willing to take a ride? Best fried catfish in South Louisiana. This location is literally right on the water. You can sick on the deck and watch all the pelicans flying around while you eat all the seafood you could ever ask for.
18 locals recommend
Middendorf's Manchac
30160 US-51Willing to take a ride? Best fried catfish in South Louisiana. This location is literally right on the water. You can sick on the deck and watch all the pelicans flying around while you eat all the seafood you could ever ask for.
Casamento's Restaurant
4330 Magazine StFelix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
7400 Lakeshore DrMr. Ed's Oyster Bar & Fish House, Bienville
512 Bienville StThe Blue Crab Restaurant and Oyster Bar
7900 Lakeshore DrBBQ
Hands down the best BBQ in town. Well worth a ride deep into the Bywater. After dinner, head over to Bacchanal for drinks.
405 locals recommend
The Joint
701 Mazant StHands down the best BBQ in town. Well worth a ride deep into the Bywater. After dinner, head over to Bacchanal for drinks.
Frequently rated the best BBQ in town. Huge space with tons of indoor and outdoor seating. Check their website as they are often hosting bands and small festivals. When crawfish are in season, you can find them boiling them out back.
39 locals recommend
Central City BBQ
1201 S Rampart StFrequently rated the best BBQ in town. Huge space with tons of indoor and outdoor seating. Check their website as they are often hosting bands and small festivals. When crawfish are in season, you can find them boiling them out back.
New Orleans is fast becoming a BBQ hot spot. With so many places to choose from, you can’t go wrong with Blue Oak. Locals love this place. Super close to City Park and snoballs are right across the street.
189 locals recommend
Blue Oak BBQ
900 N Carrollton AveNew Orleans is fast becoming a BBQ hot spot. With so many places to choose from, you can’t go wrong with Blue Oak. Locals love this place. Super close to City Park and snoballs are right across the street.
Walker's BBQ
10828 Hayne BlvdBrunch
If you ask Brad and I our favorite place to have breakfast, this is it. Three locations to choose from, but all three are small. Save a spot in line through Yelp as there is almost always a wait.
16 locals recommend
French Toast
1035 Decatur StIf you ask Brad and I our favorite place to have breakfast, this is it. Three locations to choose from, but all three are small. Save a spot in line through Yelp as there is almost always a wait.
The brunch at Brennan's is not just a meal, it's an experience. Be sure to fast for 12 hours prior to your arrival as you will be eating until you pass out.
136 locals recommend
Brennan's
417 Royal StThe brunch at Brennan's is not just a meal, it's an experience. Be sure to fast for 12 hours prior to your arrival as you will be eating until you pass out.
Solid spot for brunch right on Jackson Square. Good food with good views.
67 locals recommend
Stanley Restaurant
547 St Ann StSolid spot for brunch right on Jackson Square. Good food with good views.
Have a big group who all want to eat an excellent breakfast? Make your way here. Food is amazing, but so is the space.
442 locals recommend
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StHave a big group who all want to eat an excellent breakfast? Make your way here. Food is amazing, but so is the space.
By far the best breakfast in town. Several locations in town and all of them are excellent. Lines get long if you wait too late in the day as they only do breakfast/brunch until 3:00 p.m.
202 locals recommend
The Ruby Slipper Café
2001 Burgundy StreetBy far the best breakfast in town. Several locations in town and all of them are excellent. Lines get long if you wait too late in the day as they only do breakfast/brunch until 3:00 p.m.
The food here is so damn good. Pretty far up Magazine Street, but if you are looking for a spot to just hang out and eat all the pastries your stomach can handle then it's well worth the journey.
188 locals recommend
La Boulangerie
4600 Magazine StThe food here is so damn good. Pretty far up Magazine Street, but if you are looking for a spot to just hang out and eat all the pastries your stomach can handle then it's well worth the journey.
Simply amazing place for breakfast. They have two locations, but this one tends to be a little less crowded. The chicken and waffles here are the best I have had in the entire city.
180 locals recommend
Toast
1845 Gentilly BoulevardSimply amazing place for breakfast. They have two locations, but this one tends to be a little less crowded. The chicken and waffles here are the best I have had in the entire city.
Meril
424 Girod StLock a reservation in for weekend brunch at this spot if you can.
The waffles served here are pieces of art. I would eat here every Sunday if I could afford it (and if it was closer to my house). One of the best breakfast spots in the city.
12 locals recommend
Waffles on Maple New Orleans
7712 Maple StThe waffles served here are pieces of art. I would eat here every Sunday if I could afford it (and if it was closer to my house). One of the best breakfast spots in the city.
Looking for a good reason to ride the St. Charles Streetcar? Make a trip to Camellia Grill. The food is great but may also give you a stroke. Make sure to get the pecan pie!
189 locals recommend
The Camellia Grill
626 S Carrollton AveLooking for a good reason to ride the St. Charles Streetcar? Make a trip to Camellia Grill. The food is great but may also give you a stroke. Make sure to get the pecan pie!
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StWilla Jean
611 O'Keefe AveWakin' Bakin'
4408 Banks StVery trendy and very yummy. Get there early as the lines to get in will be long if you wait too late in the day.
19 locals recommend
BEARCAT CBD
845 Carondelet StVery trendy and very yummy. Get there early as the lines to get in will be long if you wait too late in the day.
Located within the Four Seasons, incredible views and excellent food at a reasonable costs. Make reservations if you can since it’s kind of out of the way.
Chemin à la Mer
2 Canal StreetLocated within the Four Seasons, incredible views and excellent food at a reasonable costs. Make reservations if you can since it’s kind of out of the way.