DINING Cane & Table caneandtablenola.com / 1113 Decatur Jack Rose St., NO 70116 / 504-581-1112 Cane & Table celebrates Caribbean-Inspired cocktails and cuisine. A James Beard Foundation Outstanding Bar Program semifinalist, Cane & Table is a reprieve in the iconic and bustling New Orleans’ French Quarter. Br $$$ L $$$ D $$$ — French Quarter jackroserestaurant.com / 2031 St. Charles Ave., NO 70130 / 504-323-1500 Brings an eclectic and fun dining experience to the Garden District with a lively atmosphere that encourages spontaneous celebration. Br $$$ L $$$ D $$$$ — Garden District/Uptown Rosedale rosedalerestaurant.com / 801 Rosedale Dr., NO 70124 / 504-309-9595 We are a casual, neighborhood restaurant specializing in high quality home cooking with a Louisiana focus. We have a beautiful patio for outdoor dining as well as beer and wine on tap and seasonal cocktails. L $$ D $$$ — Mid-City Carrollton Market Kingfish carrolltonmarket.com / 8132 Hampson St., kingfishneworleans.com / 337 Chartres The Ruby Slipper Café NO 70118 / 504-252-9928 A modern Southern restaurant from chef Jason Goodenough featuring exceptional cuisine and cocktails inspired by the best ingredients the region has to offer. Br D $$$$$ — Garden District/Uptown Copper Vine St., NO 70130 / 504-598-5005 Upscale casual restaurant that tips its hat to the Huey P. Long era. The menu embodies new Louisiana cuisine combined with an impressive cocktail program. You will be sure to have a unique Louisiana centric dining experience. L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter therubyslippercafe.net / 315 South Broad St., NO 70119 / 504-525-9355 Serving a New Orleans twist on brunch classics and eye-opening cocktails, seven days a week. With locations in the French Quarter, Downtown (CBD), the Marigny, Mid-City and the Garden District. B $$ Br $$ L $$ — Mid-City coppervinewine.com / 1001 Poydras St., NO 70112 / 504-208-9535 Delightfully Southern. Relax with wine and dine in a gastropub in the midst of New Orleans’ bustling Downtown business district. Savor the food, tease your palate and come enjoy a glass with us. Br $$$ L $$$ D $$$ — Central Business District Lula Restaurant Distillery Sala lulanola.com / 1532 St. Charles Ave., NO salanola.com / 124 Lake Marina Ave., NO 70130 / 504-267-7624 Expertly crafted food, spirits and cocktails come together in a unique privately owned micro-distillery and restaurant. Is the first of its kind in New Orleans and the southeast US. Br $$ L $$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown 70124 / 504-513-2670 A new lounge and restaurant located in West End. Our focus is on great cocktails and wine paired with delicious shareable small plates. Make yourself at home in a stylish comfortable atmosphere and enjoy the moment with friends and family. B $ Br $ D $$ — Lakeview/Lakefront The Country Club thecountryclubneworleans.com / Meril 634 Louisa St., NO 70117 / 504-945-0742 Hidden away in New Orleans’ charming Bywater neighborhood, The Country Club offers an elegant escape from everyday living. Our beautifully renovated restaurant and bar deliver exquisite food and drink in sophisticated surroundings. Br $$ L $$ D $$ — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater emerilsrestaurants.com / 424 Girod St., RESTAURANTS -CREOLE 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 $$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District NO 70130 / 504-526-3745 Located in the Warehouse District, Meril is Chef Emeril’s newest concept in New Orleans. Meril showcases some of Lagasse's favorite dishes offering a diverse menu complete with craft cocktails and a varied wine selection. L $$ D $$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Curio NOLA Restaurant curionola.com / 301 Royal St., NO 70130 / 504-717-4198 Br $$ L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter emerilsrestaurants.com / 534 St. Louis Dickie Brennan's Tableau tableaufrenchquarter.com / 616 St. Peter St., NO 70116 / 504-934-3463 Located on picturesque Jackson Square in the heart of the French Quarter. Features classic Creole dishes revisited. Brunch daily, live brass band for brunch: Saturday and Sunday. Dinner nightly. The Happiest Happy Hour in the French Quarter 2pm-5pm. Br $$$ L $$$ D $$$ — French Quarter St., NO 70130 / 504-522-6652 Chef Emeril Lagasse's funky French Quarter outpost. The bright yellow façade of this historic former warehouse complements its industrial past, with rustic Louisiana and Southern cooking featuring local Louisiana products and a few unexpected ethnic twists. L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter Arnaud's Restaurant arnaudsrestaurant.com / 813 Bienville The Pelican Club pelicanclub.com / 312 Exchange Pl., NO Emeril's New Orleans emerilsrestaurants.com / 800 70130 / 504-523-1504 Chef Richard Hughes offers the rich legacy of Louisiana cuisine with contemporary preparations of the finest fresh ingredients including Gulf shrimp, Maine lobster, Black Angus and Prime steaks in clubby townhouse with paintings by local artists. D $$$$ — French Quarter St., NO 70112 / 504-523-5433, 866-230-8895 Classic Creole cuisine with the most charming French Quarter ambiance. Featuring the traditional nostalgic main dining room or the lively jazz bistro with a strolling Dixieland trio. Experience our unique Mardi Gras museum. Private dining rooms also available. Br $$$$ D $$$$$ — French Quarter Atchafalaya Restaurant atchafalayarestaurant.com / 901 Tchoupitoulas St., NO 70130 / 504-528-9393 Nestled in a renovated warehouse in the Warehouse District, Chef Emeril Lagasse's flagship restaurant continues to break culinary boundaries with its unique blend of "new New Orleans" cuisine. L $$ D $$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Pierre Maspero's originalpierremasperos.com / 440 Evangeline Restaurant evangelineneworleans.com / 329 Decatur St., NO 70130 / 504-373-4852 D $$$ — French Quarter Chartres St., NO 70130 / 504-524-8990 Historically significant, this contemporary infusion of Cajun Creole restaurant has delectable food and friendly staff. Chefs work their magic daily creating favorites like fettucine corn maque-choux and blackened redfish you are sure to love. Private parties available. B $ L $$ D $$ — French Quarter Louisiana Ave., NO 70115 / 504-891-9626 Known as an establishment that embraces New Orleans culinary traditions while pushing boundaries. With live music, innovative food, and a smart cocktail menu, it continues to find its stride in New Orleans’ rich culinary landscape. Br $$$ D $$$$ — Garden District/Uptown Brennan's brennansneworleans.com / 417 Royal St., NO 70130 / 504-525-9711 A New Orleans icon reopened with a commitment to honoring the city's history and ethnicity through its cuisine, architecture and ambiance. B $$$$ Br $$$$ D $$$$$ — French Quarter Gabrielle Restaurant Restaurant R'evolution gabriellerestaurant.com / 2441 Orleans revolutionnola.com / 777 Bienville St., Ave., NO 70119 / 504-603-2344 Chef Greg Sonnier, 2004 James Beard finalist, serves Louisiana Cajun and Creole inspired cuisine at this fine dining neighborhood restaurant. Family owned and operated since 1992. D $$$$ — Tremé NO 70130 / 504-553-2277 The first joint venture of award-winning chefs John Folse and Rick Tramonto, offering modern, imaginative reinterpretations of classic Cajun and Creole cuisine. Restaurant R'evolution's menu reflects a melding of the chefs' distinct culinary styles. Br L D $$$$$ — French Quarter Brigtsen's Restaurant brigtsens.com / 723 Dante St., NO 70123 / 504-861-7610 Modern Creole/Acadian cuisine served in a charming Victorian cottage by owners Frank and Marna Brigtsen. 1999 Fine Dining Hall of Fame -Nation's Restaurant News . D $$$$$ — Garden District/Uptown 52