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Annunciation Restaurant annunciationrestaurant.com / 1016 Annunciation St., NO 70130 / 504-568-0245 A highly satisfying balance of elegant simplicity and local flavor. Intimate restaurant with a Creole heart and a Southern welcome. Features the finest, freshest, locally caught seafood and all manner of deliciousness cooked to order. D $$$$ – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Arnaud's Restaurant arnaudsrestaurant.com / 813 Bienville St., NO 70112 / 504-523-5433, 866-230-8895 Classic Creole cuisine with the most charming French Quarter ambiance. Featuring the traditional nostalgic main dining room or the lively jazz bistro with a strolling Dixieland trio. Experience our unique Mardi Gras museum. Private dining rooms also available. Br $$$ D $$$$$ – French Quarter Brennan's brennansneworleans.com / 417 Royal St., NO 70130 / 504-525-9711 A New Orleans icon recently reopened with a commitment to honoring the city's history and ethnicity through its cuisine, architecture and ambiance. B $$$$ Br $$$$ D $$$$$ – French Quarter Brigtsen's Restaurant brigtsens.com / 723 Dante St., NO 70123 / 504-861-7610 Modern Creole/Acadian cuisine served in a charming Victorian cottage by owners Frank and Marna Brigtsen. 1999 Fine Dining Hall of Fame -Nation's Restaurant News. D $$$$$ – Garden District/Uptown Broussard's Restaurant broussards.com / 819 Conti St., NO 70112 / 504-581-3866 Broussard's is an excellent location for dinners/receptions and wedding ceremonies. Providing diners with authentic French/Creole cuisine. Built in 1831, our elegant dining rooms all open to our lush, tropical courtyard. Private rooms and group menus available. D $$$$ – French Quarter Cafe Adelaide & the Swizzle Stick Bar cafeadelaide.com / 300 Poydras St., NO 70130 / 504-595-3305 The newest member of the family is shaking up the New Orleans scene, dishing up a playful take on Creole cuisine with a side order of Big Easy bacchanalia served by the gracious hands of the new generation of the infamous Brennan clan. B $$ Br L $$ D $$$ – Central Business District The Caribbean Room thecaribbeanroom.com / 2031 St. Charles Ave., NO 70130 / 504-323-1453 Chef Chris Lusk infuses a fresh, contemporary energy that still evokes the nostalgia of the original Caribbean Room. D $$$$$ – Garden District/Uptown Chartres House chartreshouse.com / 601 Chartres St., NO 70130 / 504-586-1155,888-855-8738 Two floors of casual local fun. Enjoy delicious Cajun-Creole cuisine, wraparound balcony dining, a gorgeous courtyard and spectacular views of the city. A true locals' favorite. Customized private parties available. L $$ D $$ – French Quarter Commander's Palace Restaurant commanderspalace.com / 1403 Washington Ave., NO 70130 / 504-899-8221 The quintessential New Orleans dining experience. Loved by locals and visitors alike,and recognized with James Beard awards for food and service and Wine Spectator's Grand Award. Enjoy the Brennan family's brand of Southern hospitality. Br $$$ L $$ D $$$$ – Garden District/Uptown Court of Two Sisters Restaurant courtoftwosisters.com / 613 Royal St., NO 70130 / 504-522-7261 Only daily live jazz brunch buffet and Creole a la carte dinnerserved in the largest historical French Quarter courtyard. Brunch features more than 80 items and dinner includes Creole dishes such as Trout Amandine. B $$$$ Br $$$$ L $$$$ D $$$$$– French Quarter Emeril's Delmonico Restaurant & Bar emerilsrestaurants.com / 1300 St. Charles Ave., NO 70130 / 504-525-4937 Located on the famed St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, Delmonico is an icon in the restaurant industry serving a modern style of Louisiana's Creole cuisine with Emeril's warm style of service in a grand setting. D $$$$ – Garden District/Uptown Emeril's Restaurant emerilsrestaurants.com / 800 Tchoupitoulas St., NO 70130 / 504-528-9393 Nestled in a renovated warehouse in the Warehouse District, Chef Emeril Lagasse's flagship restaurant continues to break culinary boundaries with its unique blend of "new New Orleans" cuisine. L $$ D $$$ – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Galatoire's galatoires.com / 209 Bourbon St., NO 70130 / 504-525-2021 Founded in 1905, this legendary restaurant started with recipes and traditions brought from France by Jean Galatoire. Remaining consistent for more than a century, Galatoire’s original menu and ambiance is still present today, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. L $$$ D $$$$$ – French Quarter Gumbo Shop gumboshop.com / 630 St. Peter St., NO 70116 / 504-525-1486, 800-55-GUMBO Traditional and contemporary Creole cuisine served in the casual charm of a 1795 building with a lovely garden patio. Full bar, wines by the glass and a beautiful newly-published cookbook. L $$ D $$ – French Quarter Jacques-Imo's Cafe jacquesimos.com/ 8324 Oak St., NO 70118 / 504-861-0886 Five-star food in a real New Orleans atmosphere. This funky spot located in the Riverbend-Carrollton area has become a favorite for locals and tourists alike. Special creations include dishes like shrimp and alligator sausage cheesecake. D $$$$ – Garden District/Uptown Joey K's Restaurant joeyksrestaurant.com / 3001 Magazine St., NO 70115 / 504-891-0997 A true New Orleans neighborhood restaurant where locals and shop owners eat daily. Great Creole pot cooking, daily specials, fried seafood, po-boys, 18 ounce schooners of beer, and margaritas. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. L $$ D $$ – Garden District/Uptown Katie's Restaurant & Bar katiesinmidcity.com / 3701 Iberville St., NO 70119 / 504-488-6582 A full-service restaurant and bar offering New Orleans cuisine with a twist. We offer private party venue space and menus as well as off-site and on-site catering. Br $$ L $$$ D $$$ – Mid-City Mother's Restaurant/Mother's Next Door mothersrestaurant.net / 401 Poydras St., NO 70130 / 504-523-2917 Located in the CBD. Classic New Orleans home cooking. New Orleans ambiance. Gumbo, po-boys, debris, fried seafood, jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, fried chicken, red beans and rice. Breakfast all day. Private party room. A local favorite. 504-523-9656. B $ L $$ D $$ – Central Business District Mr. B's Bistro mrbsbistro.com / 201 Royal St., NO 70130 / 504-523-2078 A clubby, relaxed French Quarter bistro specializing in regional Creole cuisine and a festive jazz brunch on Sundays. Br $$$$ L $$$ D $$$$$ – French Quarter Muriel's Jackson Square muriels.com / 801 Chartres St., NO 70116 / 504-568-1885 Located at the heart of the French Quarter. Enjoy the nationally recognized contemporary Creole dining. The second floor offers an elegant Séance Lounge and a balcony that overlooks historic Jackson Square. Br $$ L $$ D $$$ – French Quarter Napoleon House napoleonhouse.com / 500 Chartres St., NO 70130 / 504-524-9752 A 200-year old landmark that's as casual and unique as its French Quarter surroundings. Napoleon House serves classic New Orleans cuisine, including the best muffulettas in town and Pimm's cups. L $ D $$ – French Quarter New Orleans Creole Cookery neworleanscreolecookery.com / 510 Toulouse St., NO 70130 / 504-524-9632 A traditional Creole restaurant offering a taste of New Orleans either in our romantic courtyard, fine dining room or our fun oyster bar. Live music. L $$$ D $$$$ – French Quarter Palace Cafe palacecafe.com / 605 Canal St., NO 70130 / 504-523-1661 Classic and contemporary Creole cuisine is served daily at this lively, grand café located at the entrance to the French Quarter. Lunch: Monday to Saturday Dinner: Monday to Sunday. Live jazz brunch on Sunday. Discounted parking at the Marriott. Br $$ L $$ D $$$ – Central Business District Palm Court Jazz Cafe Inc. palmcourtjazzcafe.com / 1204 Decatur St., NO 70116 / 504-525-0200 Fine Creole and International dining with live traditional jazz. Stars and legends perform nightly in a unique, casually elegant atmosphere of old New Orleans. D $$$ – French Quarter Pere Antoine Restaurant 741 Royal St., NO 70116 / 504-581-4478 Unique version of Louisiana Cajun and Creole dishes are a favorite of this French Quarter landmark. Cuisine is prepared with fresh local ingredients. The combination of relaxing, open air seating makes dining an unforgettable experience. B $ L $$ D $$ – French Quarter Ralph's On the Park ralphsonthepark.com / 900 City Park Ave., NO 70119 / 504-488-1000 Recognized by Bon Appetit, New York Times and the Washington Post for fine cuisine, Ralph's on the Park offers food fresh from local farms and waters, along with spectacular views of City Park's moss-draped oaks. Br $$$ L $$$ D $$$$ – Mid-City Roux Carre rouxcarre.com / 2000 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., NO 70113 / 504-309-2073 Includes six food vendor stalls, each one representing a unique culture that makes up New Orleans, a community kitchen, outdoor seating and staging areas for performances, demonstrations and art markets. L $$ D $$ – Central Business District Saints and Sinners saintsandsinnersnola.com / 627 Bourbon St., NO 70130 / 504-528-9307 Welcome to Saints and Sinners. Whether you are looking for a family restaurant with fantastic food by day or a naughty club by night, we are here to please. Review our options for larger parties. L $$ D $$$ – French Quarter Steamboat Natchez steamboatnatchez.com/ Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River, NO 70130 / 504-569-1401, [800-233-2628 (tel:800-233-2628) Harbor jazz cruise with live bands, optional lunch or dinner cruise on the last authentic steamboat on the Mississippi River. Full bar, narration, calliope concert and engine room visits. Groups, weddings and private parties welcome. Br $$$$ L $$$$ D $$$$$ – Riverfront Tomas Bistro tomasbistro.com / 755 Tchoupitoulas St., NO 70130 / 504-527-0942 Creole French food in the heart of the Warehouse District, only four blocks away from the convention center, within walking distance to most Downtown area hotels. Private dining, weddings and receptions available. D $$$ – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Tujague's Restaurant tujaguesrestaurant.com / 823 Decatur St., NO 70116 / 504-525-8676 The second oldest restaurant in New Orleans. Tujague's has retained its reputation for providing an unforgettable dining experience. A favorite for more than 150 years, entertaining and satisfying the delightfully robust appetites of French Quarter patrons. D $$ – French Quarter Upperline Restaurant upperline.com / 1413 Upperline St., NO 70115 / 504-891-9822 Local favorite. Wine Spectator award. Art, flowers, warm hospitality and rave reviews. Southern Living/Travel South says, "If you can eat at only one fine restaurant in New Orleans, make it the Upperline!" D $$$$ – Garden District/Uptown Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar walk-ons.com / 1009 Poydras St., NO 70112 / 504-309-6530 Named the No. 1 Sports Bar in America by ESPN, Walk-On’s is the perfect place to grab a bite or a beer, bring the family for dinner, party with friends or head before, during or after the game. L $$ D $$ – Central Business District
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