New Orleans, Louisiana — Restaurants
Arnaud's
One of the grand old classic New Orleans restaurants, Arnaud's offers a taste of history along with its ambitious menu. Named after its founder, Count Arnaud Cazenave (immortalized in a portrait on the wall), Arnaud's glitters with chandeliers, leaded windows and a mosaic floor. The eatery consists of 13 buildings in the French Quarter, including a brasserie, bistro, grill bar and banqueting halls. The formal main restaurant requires a jacket, and offers raved-about fish dishes, as well as traditional favorites like filet mignon. Open daily for dinner and brunch on Sundays.
- Food Type
- American
- Price
- 4
- Address
- 813 Bienville Street, French Quarter
- City
- New Orleans
- Website
- www.arnauds.com
Galatoire's
An institution on Bourbon Street, Galatoire's has been serving up French-Creole specialties since 1905 and still uses many of the original recipes. Starched white linen and shiny crystal set the tone in this establishment where tradition reigns and locals and visitors return again and again to enjoy the fresh local seafood. Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- French
- Price
- 4
- Address
- 209 Bourbon Street, French Quarter
- City
- New Orleans
- Website
- www.galatoires.com
Steamboat Natchez
The sounds of jazz music and the beautiful skyline of downtown New Orleans provide a wonderful backdrop for a moonlight dinner cruise on the mighty Mississippi River, aboard the Steamboat Natchez. The cost of the two hour cruise is inclusive of a traditional southern buffet dinner, departing from the Toulouse Street Wharf, opposite Jackson Square in the heart of the French Quarter, at 7pm.
- Food Type
- American
- Price
- 4
- Address
- 2 Canal Street, Suite 2500
- City
- New Orleans
- Website
- www.steamboatnatchez.com
Herbsaint
Along the historic Saint Charles Avenue, Herbsaint respects its location's culinary history. The name gives a clue to the patron seasoning of this French and Louisiana blend of fine dining. An esteemed award winning chef and classic meals betray the restaurants' casual atmosphere with an extensive French wine selection that can class up any of the delicious gumbo dishes. Reservations are advised.
- Food Type
- Cajun
- Price
- 4
- Address
- 701 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
- City
- New Orleans
- Website
- www.Herbsaint.com
Camellia Grill
The Camellia Grill in the Riverbend area off the St Charles Avenue streetcar is a favorite haunt for night owls who congregate in the early hours for breakfast, particularly the huge fluffy omelets with adventurous fillings. The classy diner features white-jacketed waiters, delicious waffles, the best burgers in town and is famous for its chocolate pecan pie.
- Food Type
- American
- Price
- 2
- Address
- 626 South Carrollton Avenue
- City
- New Orleans
Bacco
At this chic eatery owned and operated by Ralph Brennan, Chef Chris Montero prepares beautifully fresh, local seafood and homemade pastas with Creole and Italian panache. Bacco has been called 'a gem' and voted 'Best Italian Restaurant' four years running. At night Bacco is a romantic, candlelit venue and at lunchtime it's more affordable and casual. While it's open for lunch and dinner, diners should call ahead for times.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Address
- 310 Chartres Street
- City
- New Orleans
- Website
- www.bacco.com
Parkway Bakery and Tavern
It's not fine dining, it's better. The po-boy is a New Orleans classic fried sandwhich packed with so many ingredients its better to try one than read about it. Parkway is the best and oldest place to grab a po-boy mouthful and also doubles as a fun place to grab a beer.
- Price
- 2
- Address
- 538 Hagan Avenue
- City
- New Orleans
- Website
- www.parkwaybakeryandtavernnola.com
Casamento's
The rugged looking restaurant, much like its delicious oysters, betrays just how great this oyster bar is. One of the oldest oyster bars in town, Casamento's serves them every-which-way but still the best is to line up a big serving of raw ones on the counter. Cheap prices and reliably incredible oysters make it a favorite for locals.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 2
- Address
- 4330 Magazine St.
- City
- New Orleans
Mulate's
Mulate's is the original Cajun restaurant, featuring authentic Cajun cuisine. Be sure to try the Zydeco Gumbo and don't miss the homemade bread pudding. Live Cajun music and dancing each night attracts many New Orleans visitors; even Bob Dylan stopped by when he was in town. This restaurant/bar is open for lunch and till late at night.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 2
- Address
- 201 Julia Street
- City
- New Orleans
- Website
- www.mulates.com
Ralph's on the Park
Ralph's on the Park offers food fresh from the farms and waters of Louisiana, with a side helping of splendid City Park views. Their shrimp rémoulade is a favorite, creamy and not a bit spicy, and the filet mignon brings mutterings of 'buttery, so buttery&' to mind. The chocolate Kahlúa mousse or Creole cream cheese ice cream on peach cobbler wraps things up nicely. Ralph's is open for dinners and Sunday brunch.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 2
- Address
- 900 City Park Ave
- City
- New Orleans
- Website
- www.ralphsonthepark.com
