We highly recommend the restaurants featured below. They range from fine French dining to casual hideouts featuring live Cajun music and dancing. Favorites of locals for years, we're sure you'll love them, too! We've included quotes from many who have enjoyed their experiences.
These award-winning upscale restaurants offer elegant fine dining -- please note dress code.
Broussard's
In the Heart of the French Quarter, Broussard's brings you back to a more enchanting time, with our hand painted tiles, lush tropical courtyard and three beautiful dining rooms, each with its own distinct personality and French doors that open out onto the courtyard.
Le Meritage
Inspired by the success of the French Quarter Wine Festival and modeled after the award winning Meritage Restaurant at the Boston Harbor Hotel, Le Meritage is now at the Maison Dupuy. Seasonal menus. Located 2 blocks from Bourbon Street in the New Orleans French Quarter.
Brennan's
A legend in New Orleans -- and a dining experience not to be missed. Enjoy the famous breakfast at Brennan's .. and lunch and dinner, too! Located in the heart of the French Quarter.
Antoine's
Since 1840, Antoine's has been noted for its excellent French-Creole cuisine and numerous historical dining rooms. Antoine's has long been a tradition for both locals and visitors to New Orleans. An unmatched dining experience in the heart of the French Quarter.
The following restaurants combine casual dining with white tablecloth elegance -- casual dress allowed.
The Bombay Club
Creole and French cuisine in an elegant and sophisticated setting featuring entertainment and "the best martini in town." Located a block from Bourbon in the French Quarter.
The Marigny Brasserie
Award-winning restaurant on Royal Street 1 block from French Quarter -- a favorite among locals.
The Pelican Club
The Pelican Club's menu offers a wide range of fabulous New Orleans dishes and its outstanding decor and incredible atmosphere is sure to make your event a true New Orleans experience. Located on Exchange Place in the heart of the French Quarter.
Tujague's
New Orleans' second oldest restaurant! Located across from the French Market in the heart of the French Quarter, Tujague's has retained its reputation for providing an unforgettable dining experience in the original Creole tradition.
Galvez Restaurant
Galves Restaurant is the French Quarter's best Riverfront dining facility featuring continental Spanish, French, and Creole cuisine and an outstanding array of mouth-watering Tapas.
Cafe Beignet
New Orleans' Cafe provides a grand cafe setting outside and in, and the best coffee and beignets anywhere. Breakfast Served All Day. New Orleans Cajun Specialties and Fried Seafood Also Available.
Steamboat Natchez Dinner and Jazz Cruises
The Steamboat Natchez offers daily dinner jazz cruises and harbor jazz cruises with a New Orleans food buffet. Enjoy our music and food as you cruise along the Mississippi!
Crescent City Brewhouse
The Crescent City Brewhouse is one of New Orleans' premier restaurants and the only French Quarter microbrewery. The atmosphere at the Crescent City Brewhouse is warm, relaxed and festive with LIVE JAZZ performed nightly by local musicians
New Orleans School of Cooking
Our popular lunch classes are open to individual reservations. All open classes include generous samplings of the demonstrated menu items as well as recipes, coffee, iced tea and Abita beer.
Huck Finn's Cafe
From shrimp po-boys, to jambalaya, fried seafood, muffulettas and more, our chefs serve the best in Cajun cuisine. We use local ingredients with a unique flair. Come and try it for yourself. You won't be disappointed!
French Market Restaurant & Bar
Twelve years before Andrew Jackson won the Battle of New Orleans, The French Market Restaurant & Bar began serving outstanding seafood and ice-cold drinks to visitors and natives alike. Today the ambience remains the same.
Chartres House Cafe
Experience two floors of casual local fun! Try delicious Cajun- Creole cuisine in any of our spectacular dining settings. Enjoy true French quarter ambience with our wrap around balcony, two full bars serving famous martinis and a gorgeous courtyard.
A true locals’ favorite!
Pier 424
Join Pier 424 in the heart of the French Quarter on Bourbon Street. Enjoy the buffet featuring seafood, Cajun favorites and live music.
Royal House
Need to plan a special event? Creole Cuisine Entertainment combines the delicious cuisine of Royal House Restaurant in an exclusive balcony room setting.
La Bayou
This French Quarter favorite offers simple yet sophisticated food, wine and traditional New Orleans service in our Cajun, Creole Restaurant. Whether you are enjoying a traditional dish or sipping on a cocktail on the large balcony on Bourbon Street,
this hot spot embellishes all the French Quarter favorites you are sure to love.
Pierre Maspero's
Historically significant, this contemporary infusion of Cajun-Creole Cuisine has such delectable food and friendly staff. Chefs work their magic daily, creating favorites like Pasta Maque-Choux and blackened redfish you are sure to love.
Cafe Fleur-de-Lis
Located in the heart of the French Quarter, this restaurant serves delicious favorites like our famous Fleur de Lis Omelet as well as pastries, fruits, salads, sandwiches and burgers.