La Casita eatlacasita.com / 634 Julia St., NO 70130 / 504-218-8043 We are a new hidden gem on Julia Street serving up handcrafted margaritas, authentic street style tacos, as well as gourmet tacos with a New Orleans twist. L $ D $$ – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District mizadolatinkitchen.com / 5080 Pontchartrain Blvd., NO 70118 / 504-885-5555 The exciting flavors of Mexico, Central and South America are presented in a way that embraces the soul of these familiar cuisines. The result is a menu of fresh, novel dishes to pass around the table. Br $$$ L $$ D $$$ – Mid-City Parkway Bakery & Tavern parkwaypoorboys.com / 538 Hagan Ave., NO 70119 / 504-453-3806 Family owned restaurant and bar. Parkway was founded in 1911 and continues the 100 year tradition of serving comfort food and drink, which includes over 25 poor boys. L $ D $ – Mid-City Drago's Seafood Restaurant dragosrestaurant.com / 3232 N. Arnoult Rd., Metairie 70002 / 504-888-9254 Drago's sets the standard for seafood dining. Its peerless charbroiled oysters are the centerpiece of a menu that offers innovative food and classic platters with equal skill — all with a distinctly New Orleans flavor. L $$ D $$$$ – Jefferson Parish Mizado Latin Kitchen RESTAURANTS -SEAFOOD Acme Oyster House acmeoyster.com / 724 Iberville St., NO 70130 / 504-522-5973, 877-815-6412 Just off Bourbon Street, Acme is a timeless New Orleans establishment, popular with locals for generations. A vintage slice of New Orleans life in a casual, down-home atmosphere. Recommended: oyster, shrimp and fish plates. L $$ D $$ – French Quarter Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar felixs.com / 739 Iberville St., NO 70130 / 504-522-4440 Established in the early 1900s and has been a staple of the French Quarter for more than 70 years. It has been a long time favorite of locals and visitors alike. L $$ D $$$ – French Quarter RESTAURANTS -PIZZA Pizza Domenica NO 70115 / 504-301-4928 Local ingredients, traditional Italian appetizers, and of course, wood-fired pizzas are paired with a stylish, vibrant atmosphere. L $$ D $$ – Garden District/Uptown Grand Isle Restaurant grandislerestaurant.com / 575 Convention pizzadomenica.com / 4933 Magazine St., Borgne Slice Pizzeria borgnerestaurant.com / 601 Loyola Ave., NO 70113 / 504-613-3860 Chef John Besh and executive chef Brian Landry created this modern seafood restaurant as a celebration of coastal Louisiana with a touch of Isleño influence. L $$ D $$$ – Central Business District bourbonhouse.com / 144 Bourbon St., NO Center Blvd., NO 70130 / 504-520-8530 Fresh seafood and cold beer. Classic, casual eatery featuring fresh seafood raw oyster bar, gumbo, award-winning onion rings and four-time winner of New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival. L $$ D $$$ – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District GW Fins NO 70130 / 504-525-7437 Best pizza in town, located on historic Garden District streetcar line. Handmade dough, fresh ingredients, entertaining staff. New York style, thin crust Neapolitan. Also Italian favorites. Full bar. Coffee and desserts. L $ D $ – Garden District/Uptown slicepizzeria.com / 1513 St. Charles Ave., Bourbon House Vieux Carre Pizza 70130 / 504-522-0111 Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House is all about local seafood. If it's not in season, you won't find it on the menu. Enjoy authentic New Orleans dishes. Premier oyster bar with an impressive bourbon collection and private dining rooms. B $ L $$ D $$$ – French Quarter gwfins.com / 808 Bienville St., NO 70112 / 504-581-FINS New Orleans premier, upscale seafood destination. Serves only the freshest local, national, and international seafood at its seasonal peak with a menu that changes daily created by Chef Tenney Flynn, New Orleans Magazine's 2004 and 2011 Chef of the Year. D $$$ – French Quarter landrysseafood.com / 8000 Lakeshore Dr., NO 70124 / 504-283-1010 Nestled along Lake Pontchartrain, Landry’s Seafood House serves classic fish specialties, seafood platters, succulent steaks and mouthwatering desserts, with a spectacular waterfront view and outdoor seating. Enjoy the view while indulging on classic Gulf Coast cuisine. L $$ D $$$ – Lakeview/Lakefront Landry's Seafood House vieuxcarrepizza.com / 733 St. Louis St., NO 70130 / 504-529-1999 Serving pizza, pasta, chicken wings and tenders to locals and visitors. Since 2006 in the French Quarter and since 1984 in the San Francisco Bay area. D $ – French Quarter Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. RESTAURANTS -SANDWICH SHOP/DELI Cafe Maspero cafemaspero.com / 601 Decatur St., NO 70130 / 504-523-6250 Since 1971 Cafe Maspero has been known by locals as a staple for hearty sandwiches and local favorites. L $$ D $$ – French Quarter 923 Decatur St., NO 70116 / 504-523-1620 Established in 1906, Central Grocery Store is home of the original muffuletta sandwich and the famous Sicilian olive salad made daily. Imitated by many, duplicated by none. Owned and operated by the Tusa family. L $ D $ – French Quarter / 504-522-5800 Shrimp is the specialty at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., but in their fun casual setting there is definitely something for everyone. From award-winning ribs to outstanding seafood, everyone is sure to go home happy. L $$ D $$ – French Quarter bubbagump.com / 429 Decatur St., NO 70130 The Crazy Lobster thecrazylobster.com / 500 Port of New New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Co. Central Grocery Co. Orleans Pl., Suite 83, NO 70130 / 504-569-3380 Home of the Steamed Seafood Bucket, live entertainment nightly, riverside dining, char-grilled oysters, Cajun food located on Spanish Plaza across from Harrah's casino. Full-service bar. L $$$ D $$$$ – Riverfront nohsc.com / 541 Decatur St., NO 70130 / 504-309-7902 Along with our famous thin-fried catfish and gourmet hamburgers, our menu features fried shrimp, oysters, overstuffed po-boys along with New Orleans comfort food that is fast and fresh for the whole family. L $$$ D $$$ – French Quarter Deanie's Seafood Restaurant deanies.com / 841 Iberville St., NO 70112 / Johnny's Po-Boys 70130 / 504-524-8129 The oldest family owned restaurant in the city of New Orleans. Serving everything from breakfast to their famous po-boys. Accolades include Good Housekeeping's Top 100 Value in the U.S. B $ Br $ L $ – French Quarter johnnyspoboys.com / 511 St. Louis St., NO 504-581-1316 A local favorite. We have many specialty items on our menu which include, barbecue shrimp, crabmeat au gratin and our giant seafood platter. We are open for lunch and dinner daily and have a large banquet facility for groups. L $$ D $$ – French Quarter New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Company Desire Oyster Bar nohsc.com / 4141 St. Charles Ave., NO 70115 / 504-247-9753 Along with our world famous thin-fried catfish and gourmet hamburgers, our menu features fried shrimp, oysters and overstuffed po-boys, along with New Orleans comfort food and café au lait and beignets that are fast and fresh. B $ L $$$ D $$$ – Garden District/Uptown pecherestaurant.com / 800 Magazine St., NO 70130 / 504-522-1744 Peche Seafood Grill in New Orleans' Warehouse District serves simply prepared coastal seafood with a unique, modern approach to Old World cooking methods. Featuring rustic dishes and a raw bar showcasing Gulf seafood. L $$ D $$$ – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District sonesta.com/desireoysterbar / 300 Bourbon St., NO 70130 / 504-553-2281, 800-766-3782 A casual restaurant on world-famous Bourbon Street, Desire features fresh Gulf seafood, oysters chargrilled and on the half shell, and local favorites like our signature shrimp and grits, “Creole Trio," po-boys and more for three meals daily. B $$ L $$ D $$$ – French Quarter Peche Seafood Grill Mother's Restaurant/ Mother's Next Door mothersrestaurant.net / 401 Poydras St., NO 70130 / 504-523-2917 Located in the CBD. Private party room. 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. A local favorite. B $ L $$ D $$ – Central Business District 60 NEW ORLEANS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
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