Eats & Drinks in New Orleans
French Quarter/CBD
Arnaud's Classic Creole Cuisine in the Heart of the French Quarter. $$$ 813 Bienville St. (504) 523-5433
Antoines Circa-1840 old-world grand dame of fine French-Creole dining & birthplace of oysters Rockefeller. $$$ 713 St Louis St. (504) 581-4422
Coops Place New Orleans staples at an affordable price. $ 1109 Decatur St. (504) 525-9053
Deanie's Seafood Voted “Best Seafood Restaurant” by locals. $ 841 Iberville St. (504) 581-1316
Drago's Seafood Home of the famous Charbroiled Oysters and Lobster. $$ 2 Poydras St. (504) 584-3911
Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar Seafood platters, fresh-shucked oysters & Creole staples in a casual barroom setting. $ 739 Iberville St. (504) 522-4440
Felipe's Taqueria Casual Mexican concept with a craft cocktail bar. $ 301 N. Peters St. (504) 288-TACO (8226)
Uptown
The Blind Pelican Oyster Bar Watering hole known for strong drinks, happy-hour oyster deals & a menu of po' boys & pizzas. $ 1628 St. Charles Ave. (504) 558-9399
Central City BBQ Traditional BBQ sandwiches, sides & plates served in a spacious dining room with cool, modern decor. $ 1201 S. Rampart St. (504) 558-4276
Juan's Flying Burrito Creole-tinged Tex-Mex in a funky taqueria space with local art & a bar. $ 2018 Magazine St. (504) 569-0000
La Crepe Nanou Crêpes & other classic French dishes in an intimate, mosaic-tiled bistro space with sidewalk seats. $$ 1410 Robert St. (504) 899-2670
Pascal's Manale Seafood Best known for BBQ shrimp and Louisiana-Italian dishes. $$ 1838 Napoleon Ave. (504) 895-4877
Surrey's Cafe & Juice Bar American & Latin breakfast/lunch fare plus fresh-squeezed juices draw crowds at this quaint cafe. $ 4807 Magazine St. (504) 895-5757
Slice Pizzeria Thin-crust pies & slices plus salads, po' boys, pasta & more in a casual space with an open kitchen $ 1513 St. Charles Ave. (504) 525-7437
Mid-City/Treme
1000 Figs Local Favorite serving seasonal Mediterranean fare in a simple setting. $ 3141 Ponce de Leon St. (504) 301-0848
Café Degas Romantic, intimate French bistro where a tree growing through the dining room adds to the ambiance. $$ 3127 Esplanade Ave. (504) 945-5635
Crescent City Steakhouse Sizzling butter steaks & other traditional chophouse fare in an old-school space since 1934. $$ 1001 N. Broad St. (504) 821-3271
Lola's Spanish tapas, paella & entrees plus house made sangria in a quaint, lively space. $$ 3312 Esplanade Ave. (504) 488-6946
Parkway Po-Boy's Longtime (since 1911) neighborhood hangout with a patio known for classic-style po' boys. Be sure to try the Shrimp Po’Boy! $ 538 Hagan Ave. (504) 482-3047
Marigny/St. Roch/Bywater
Bacchanal Wine Wine-&-cheese store featuring globally accented small plates & live music on a lush back patio. $$ 600 Poland Ave. (504) 948-9111
Pizza Delicious Casual, counter-serve restaurant with thin-crust pizza, beer & a decidedly hipster ambiance. $ 617 Piety St. (504) 676-8482
Red's Chinese Creative Chinese fare made with Southern twists in a simple setting with beer, wine & cocktails too. $ 3048 St. Claude Ave. (504) 304-6030
St. Roch Market 1875 market reborn as a cool food hall with stalls selling eats & drinks, plus some outdoor seating. $$ 2381 St. Claude Ave (504) 609-3813
Brunch
Atchafalaya Creative Louisiana fare, drinks & brunch Bloody Mary bar in a high-ceilinged space lined with art. $$ 901 Louisiana Ave. (504) 891-9626
Cafe Amelie Romantic spot for elegant contemporary Louisiana fare, plus a lush courtyard with a fountain. $$ 912 Royal St., Princess of Monaco Courtyard (504) 412-8965
Compere Lapin A sophisticated eatery serving Caribbean- and European-accented takes on New Orleans flavors. $$$ 535 Tchoupitoulas St. (504) 599-2107
Elizabeth's Down-home country classics & a busy brunch in a bustling space hung with local art, plus a bar. $$ 601 Gallier St. (504) 944-9272
Delivery
Verti Marte This longtime market & deli open 24/7 is known for Creole-inspired sandwiches, entrees & sides. $ 1201 Royal St. (504) 525-4767
Magazine Pizza Specialty pizzas loaded with toppings, plus calzones, wraps & more to eat in or take to go. $ 1068 Magazine St. (504) 568-0211
Uber Eats offers a wide variety of delivery options in the greater New Orleans area.