Arnaud'sCity/Region: New Orleans
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.
Address: 813 Bienville Street, French Quarter
Website: www.arnauds.com
Galatoire'sCity/Region: New Orleans
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.
Address: 209 Bourbon Street, French Quarter
Website: www.galatoires.com
Steamboat NatchezCity/Region: New Orleans
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.
Address: 2 Canal Street, Suite 2500
Website: www.steamboatnatchez.com
Christian'sCity/Region: New Orleans
It is not just the novelty of dining in a renovated church that draws gourmets to Christian Ansel's lakefront restaurant. The food on offer has a reputation for being as heavenly as the setting, highlights being roast duck and gumbo, daily fish specials and smoked soft-shell crabs laced with butter. Reservations are essential for this popular venue much favored by locals. Open for lunch Tuesday to Friday and dinner Tuesday to Saturday. *Note: Following the effects of
Hurricane Katrina, Christian's is closed until further notice.*
Address: 3835
Iberville Street
Website: www.christiansrestaurantneworleans.com
Mr John's SteakhouseCity/Region: New Orleans
Situated in the heart of St Charles Avenue on the historic streetcar line, Mr John's offers an alternative to the ubiquitous seafood restaurants for which New Orleans is known and loved. Only
USDA Prime Beef is used for the range of steaks - up to a 28 oz (794g) Porterhouse - offered on the menu. There is also a range of seafood specialties, of course. Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday.
Address: 2111 St. Charles Avenue
Camellia GrillCity/Region: New Orleans
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.
Address: 626 South Carrollton Avenue
BaccoCity/Region: New Orleans
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.
Address: 310 Chartres Street
Website: www.bacco.com
Bubba Gump Shrimp CompanyCity/Region: New Orleans
As Bubba from
Forrest Gump would appreciate, this quirky restaurant combines a casual family atmosphere with quality seafood cuisine. Shrimp cocktails, shrimp and pasta, coconut shrimp, fried shrimp& it's all there!
Bubba Gump also has etouffee, gumbo, ribs, steaks and a marvelous children's menu on offer. It's open for lunch and dinner but diners should call ahead for times.
Address: 429
Decatur Street
Website: www.bubbagump.com
Mulate'sCity/Region: New Orleans
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.
Address: 201 Julia Street
Website: www.mulates.com
Ralph's on the ParkCity/Region: New Orleans
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.
Address: 900 City Park Ave
Website: www.ralphsonthepark.com
