DINING Mr. Ed's Oyster Bar & Fish House mredsrestaurants.com / 1327 St. Charles RESTAURANTS -SOUL FOOD Cafe Reconcile cafereconcile.org / 1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., NO 70113 / 504-568-1157 Nonprofit restaurant and training program for at-risk young adults (ages 16-22) seeking employment in New Orleans' hospitality industry . Featuring great soul food and reasonable prices, we provide our guests with a satisfying meal and a healthy serving of hope . L $$ — Garden District/Uptown Doris Metropolitan New Orleans Ave., NO 70130 / 504-267-0169 Serves your choice of char-grilled, fried, or raw oysters as well as long time favorites such as Oyster Rockefeller and Bienville . Offering a stand up oyster bar and cocktail bar, it’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy . L $$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown dorismetropolitan.com / 620 Chartres New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Co. St., NO 70130 / 504-267-3500 An elegantly designed dining room that combines high quality in-house, dry-aged prime beef along with Mediterranean inspired dishes, an extensive selection of wines and spirits with a unique ambiance to curate a magnificent, gastronomic experience . L $$$$ D $$$$$ — French Quarter nohsc.com / 541 Decatur St., NO 70130 / 504-309-7902 Enjoy our famous thin-fried catfish and gourmet hamburgers, or experience a taste of New Orleans with menu items such as fried shrimp, oysters, overstuffed po'boys . New Orleans comfort food that is fast, fresh and affordable . L $$$ D $$$ — French Quarter Fogo de Chao RESTAURANTS -SOUTHWESTERN Superior Bar & Grill superiorgrill.com / 3636 St. Charles Ave., NO 70115 / 504-899-4200 Travel by streetcar up St . Charles Avenue for authentic Tex-Mex cuisine . The large patio is a favorite among regulars — a perfect place to sip top-shelf margaritas or ice-cold beer . Come early, stay late and enjoy the fiesta . Br $$ L $$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown fogodechao.com/location/new-orleans / 614 Canal St., NO 70130 / 504-412-8900 Authentic Brazilian Steakhouse that began more than 36 years ago in Brazil featuring fire-roasted meats carved tableside by gaucho chefs, a gourmet market table, side dishes, and an award-winning wine list . B L $$$$ D $$$$$ — Central Business District Peche Seafood Grill pecherestaurant.com / 800 Magazine St., NO 70130 / 504-522-1744 Peche Seafood Grill in New Orleans' Warehouse District serves simply prepared coastal seafood with a unique, modern approach to Old World cooking methods . Featuring rustic dishes and a raw bar showcasing Gulf seafood . L $$ D $$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Ruth's Chris Steak House ruthschris.com / 525 Fulton St., NO 70130 RESTAURANTS -STEAK Brasa Churrasqueria brasachurrasqueria.com / 2037 Metairie Rd., Metairie 70005 / 504-570-6338 We believe that being a great asador is all about perfecting a sixth sense for grilling . Learning to prepare the perfect steak takes time . Colombian grill master Chef Edgar Caro uses local ingredients to transform traditional, rustic recipes into worldly, delicious dishes . L $$$ D $$$$$ — Jefferson Parish Pier 424 / 504-587-7099 This is the home of serious steaks . U .S . prime at its best . Cornfed . Richly marbled and served sizzling . Live Maine lobster and other fabulous dishes too . L $$$$ D $$$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District pier424seafoodmarket.com / 424 Bourbon St., NO 70130 / 504-309-1574, 888-855-8438 Located on the heart of Bourbon Street . We offer a variety of steamed and boiled seafood, balcony dining and the largest oyster bar in the French Quarter . Our relaxed atmosphere is the perfect place for dining and events . L $$ D $$ — French Quarter The Steakhouse at Harrah's New Orleans Casino harrahsneworleans.com / 8 Canal St., NO 70130 / 504-533-6111 Hungry? Let us wine and dine you at The Steakhouse at Harrah’s New Orleans Casino . Complete with a Las Vegas style bar, see what has critics around the world talking . D $$$$$ — Central Business District Red Fish Grill redfishgrill.com / 115 Bourbon St., NO 70130 / 504-598-1200 Fishing for New Orleans' deFINitive seafood dining? Fish no further than Ralph Brennan's Red Fish Grill . Menu favorites include: hickory grilled redfish, barbecued oysters, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo, double chocolate bread pudding . L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter Charlie's Steak House RESTAURANTS -VARIETY Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant gordonbiersch.com / 200 Poydras St., NO 70130 / 504-552-2739 Located near New Orleans' historic French Quarter and Harrah's Casino . Enjoy freshly prepared American cuisine, influenced by bold international flavors, and authentic German beers, brewed fresh, on premises . Private dining rooms with a/v available . L $$ D $$ — Central Business District charliessteakhousenola.com / 4510 Dryades St., NO 70115 / 504-895-9323 Located in uptown New Orleans . Charlie's is the oldest steak house in New Orleans serving sizzling steaks since 1932 . Charlie's serves steak, famous 32 oz . T-Bone and sides, onion rings, blue cheese and potatoes . D $$$$ — Garden District/Uptown Royal House royalhouserestaurant.com / 441 Royal St., NO 70130 / 504-586-1155, 888-855-8438 Enjoy delicious hot and cold seafood and robust oyster bar in this historic, 114-year-old, romantic yet casual atmosphere located on world famous Royal Street . Wraparound balcony dining overlooking Royal and St . Louis . Private Parties available . L $$ D $$ — French Quarter Chophouse New Orleans chophousenola.com / 322 Magazine St., NO 70130 / 504-522-7902 Highest rated steakhouse in New Orleans awarded by OpenTable diners . Live entertainment nightly . Chophouse New Orleans has crafted a niche by serving USDA Prime steaks, in a bustling, sophisticated atmosphere . D $$$$$ — Central Business District Pythian Market pythianmarket.com / 234 Loyola Ave., Seaworthy seaworthynola.com / 630 Carondelet St., NO 70130 / 504-930-3071 An oyster bar from the minds of NOLA natives Alex and Miles Pincus and Adrian Gallo of Grand Banks in NYC . Our focus is on sustainable, gulf seafood paired with an excellent cocktail program . Br D $$$$ — Central Business District Crescent City Steaks NO 70112 / 504-481-9599 A food hall in Downtown New Orleans . In here you'll find local food purveyors and a fast craft bar . Join us for breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner and everything in between . B $ Br $$ L $$ D $$ — Central Business District crescentcitysteaks.com / 1001 N. Broad St., NO 70119 / 504-821-3271 L $$$$ D $$$$$ — Mid-City St. Roch Market strochmarket.com / 2381 St. Claude Ave., Desi Vega's Steakhouse desivegasteaks.com / 628 St. Charles Ave., NO 70130 / 504-523-7600 L $$$ D $$$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar superiorseafoodnola.com / 4338 St. Charles Ave., NO 70115 / 504-293-3474 Located Uptown, directly on the St . Charles streetcar line . With menus boasting the freshest ingredients of our inspired take on Louisiana classics, Superior Seafood is a desirable location for tourists and locals alike . Br $$ L $$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown NO 70117 / 504-609-3813 A chef-driven food hall from Politan Row featuring a thoughtfully curated mix of local food and beverage talent . This historic gem built in 1875 is a destination for the culinary curious to explore a variety of new cuisines . B $$ Br $$ L $$ D $$ — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com / 716 Iberville St., NO 70130 / 504-522-2467 USDA Prime steaks with a New Orleans touch . Seafood, game, poultry and bar . Between Bourbon and Royal Streets in the French Quarter . Discounted parking available next door . Dinner is served nightly, daily happy hour from 5-7 . L $$$ D $$$$ — French Quarter 58