Dining JEWEL OF THE SOUTH jewelnola.com / 1026 St. Louis St., NO, 70112 / 504-265-8816 A classic tavern, reimagined . While the historic setting is comforting and familiar, guests are treated to an elevated experience . Food and cocktails at Jewel are prepared with intention and precision . BR $$$$$ D $$$$$ — French Quarter ROSEDALE rosedalerestaurant.com / 801 Rosedale BRENNAN’S Dr., NO, 70124 / 504-309-9595 We are a casual, neighborhood restaurant specializing in high-quality home cooking with a Louisiana focus . We have a beautiful patio for outdoor dining, as well as beer and wine on tap and seasonal cocktails . L $$ D $$$ — Mid-City brennansneworleans.com / 417 Royal St., NO, 70130 / 504-525-9711 A New Orleans icon reopened with a commitment to honoring the city’s history and ethnicity through its cuisine, architecture, and ambiance . B $$$$ BR $$$$ D $$$$$ — French Quarter KINGFISH kingfishneworleans.com / 337 Chartres THE RUBY SLIPPER CAFÉ BRIGTSEN’S RESTAURANT St., NO, 70130 / 504-598-5005 Upscale casual restaurant that tips its hat to the Huey P . Long era . The menu embodies new Louisiana cuisine combined with an impressive cocktail program . You will be sure to have a unique Louisiana-centric dining experience . L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter therubyslippercafe.net / 315 South Broad brigtsens.com / 723 Dante St., NO, 70118 / St., NO, 70119 / 504-525-9355 Serving a New Orleans twist on brunch classics and eye-opening cocktails, seven days a week . With locations in the French Quarter, Downtown (CBD), the Marigny, Mid-City, and the Garden District . B $$ BR $$ L $$ — Mid-City 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 $$$$$ — Garden District/Uptown BROUSSARD’S RESTAURANT LULA RESTAURANT DISTILLERY lulanola.com / 1532 St. Charles Ave., NO, 70130 / 504-267-7624 Expertly crafted food, spirits, and cocktails come together in a unique privately owned micro-distillery and restaurant . Is the first of its kind in New Orleans and the Southeast US . BR $$ L $$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown SALA broussards.com / 819 Rue Conti, NO, 70112 salanola.com / 124 Lake Marina Ave., NO, 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 $$ — Lakeview/Lakefront / 504-581-3866 Excellent location for dinners, receptions and wedding ceremonies . Providing diners with authentic French/Creole cuisine . Built in 1831, our elegant dining rooms all open to our lush, tropical courtyard . Private rooms and group menus available . D $$$$ — French Quarter CAFÉ SBISA cafesbisanola.com / 1011 Decatur St., MERIL emerilsrestaurants.com/meril / 424 Girod St., NO, 70130 / 504-526-3745 Located in the Warehouse District, Meril is Chef Emeril’s newest concept in New Orleans . Meril showcases some of Lagasse’s favorite dishes offering a diverse menu complete with craft cocktails and a varied wine selection . L $$ D $$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District SWOOP’S & THE HISTORIC SWOOP-DUGGINS HOUSE swoopsnola.com / 916 Lafayette St., NO, THE PELICAN CLUB 70113 / 504-827-1655 Located just blocks away from the French Quarter, the Superdome, and walking distance to the Convention Center, this historic building is a true gem and features a courtyard, bar and dining room, as well as a second story bar, parlor, and balcony . BR $$$ D $$$$ — Central Business District NO, 70116 / 504-522-5565 The third-oldest fine-dining French Quarter establishment is proud to re-open under Mr . Craig Napoli and Executive Chef Alfred Singleton . Enjoy locally-sourced creole cuisine in the iconic building still housing its celebrated George Dureau mural . BR $$$$ D $$$$ — French Quarter COMMANDER’S PALACE RESTAURANT commanderspalace.com / 1403 pelicanclub.com / 312 Exchange Pl., NO, 70130 / 504-523-1504 Chef Richard Hughes offers the rich legacy of Louisiana cuisine with contemporary preparations of the finest fresh ingredients including Gulf shrimp, Maine lobster, and Black Angus and Prime steaks in a clubby townhouse with paintings by local artists . D $$$$ — French Quarter RESTAURANTS -CONTINENTAL TITO’S CEVICHE & PISCO titoscevichepisco.com / 5015 Magazine St., NO, 70115 / 504-267-7612 An intimate Peruvian restaurant with two locations in Uptown and Central City . Premier handcrafted Pisco cocktails and heart-healthy Peruvian wine . Enjoy a variety of ceviches and fork-tender meats and seafood . BR $$$ L $$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown 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 $$$$$ — Garden District/Uptown PIERRE MASPERO’S COMPÈRE LAPIN originalpierremasperos.com / 440 Chartres St., NO, 70130 / 504-524-8990 Historically significant, this contemporary infusion of Cajun Creole restaurant has delectable food and a friendly staff . Chefs work their magic daily creating favorites like fettuccine corn maque-choux and blackened redfish . Private parties available . B $ L $$ D $$ — French Quarter comperelapin.com / 535 Tchoupitoulas St., NO, 70130 / 504-599-2119 James Beard Foundation Award-winning Nina Compton’s warehouse district restaurant melding Caribbean, Creole, French, and Italian . B $$ BR $$$$ L $$$ D $$$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District RESTAURANTS -CREOLE ANNUNCIATION RESTAURANT annunciationrestaurant.com / 1016 Annunciation St., NO, 70130 / 504-568-0245 A highly satisfying balance of elegant simplicity and local flavor . Intimate restaurant with a Creole heart and a Southern welcome . Features the finest, freshest, locally caught seafood and all manner of deliciousness cooked-to-order . D $$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District COPELAND’S OF NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC SERVICE copelandsofneworleans.com / 1319 W. publicservicenola.com / 311 Baronne St., NO, 70112 / 504-962-6527 A community gathering place, Public Service is a casual yet sophisticated restaurant that respects the local ingredients of its regional cuisine with a menu honoring the Gulf Coast’s hard-working fishermen and farmers . B $$$ BR $$$ L $$$ D $$$ — Central Business District ARNAUD’S RESTAURANT arnaudsrestaurant.com / 813 Bienville RESTAURANT R’EVOLUTION revolutionnola.com / 777 Bienville St., NO, 70130 / 504-553-2277 A city steeped in tradition and fortified with a tenacious spirit combines with a cross-cultural fusion of food and flavors from seven nations at Restaurant R’evolution, offering modern, imaginative reinterpretations of classic Cajun and Creole cuisine . BR L D $$$$$ — French Quarter St., NO, 70112 / 504-523-5433, 866-230-8895 Classic Creole cuisine with the most charming French Quarter ambiance . Featuring the traditional nostalgic main dining room or the lively jazz bistro with a strolling Dixieland trio . Experience our unique Mardi Gras museum . Private dining rooms also available . BR $$$$ D $$$$$ — French Quarter Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 70065 / 504-617-9146 A local, family-owned restaurant group that specializes in made-from-scratch Louisiana classics . Our ingredients are always fresh, locally sourced, and prepared without compromise . Intimate meetings, large-scale catering, and fun food truck events . B $$ BR $$$ L $$$ D $$$$ — Jefferson Parish COURT OF TWO SISTERS RESTAURANT courtoftwosisters.com / 613 Royal St., ATCHAFALAYA RESTAURANT atchafalayarestaurant.com / 901 Louisiana Ave., NO, 70115 / 504-891-9626 Known as an establishment that embraces New Orleans culinary traditions while pushing boundaries . With live music, innovative food, and a smart cocktail menu, it continues to find its stride in New Orleans’ rich culinary landscape . BR $$$ D $$$$ — Garden District/Uptown NO, 70130 / 504-522-7261 New Orleans’ only daily live jazz brunch buffet and Creole a la carte dinner served in the French Quarter’s largest historical courtyard . Brunch features more than 60 items and dinner includes a seasonal chef’s menu . B $$$$ BR $$$$ L $$$$ D $$$$$ — French Quarter 66