DiNiNg RESTAURANTS -BREW PUBS Brewery Saint X brewerysaintx.com / 734 Loyola Ave., NO, 70113 / 504-788-0093 A state-of-the-art brewery, bar, and restaurant from Neighborhood Restaurant Group that captures the innovative spirit and history of craft beer alongside a robust wine list, cocktail program, and food menu. L $$ D $$$ — Central Business District Frenchmen All Day frenchmennola.com / 630 Frenchmen Restaurant Rebirth St., NO, 70116 / 504-766-7598 We love community and celebrating life in all its good, bad, and craziness. We hope to showcase our favorite music, food, and atmosphere through our small space on Frenchmen Street in the greatest city on Earth. B $$$ BR $$$ L $$$ D $$$ — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater restaurantrebirth.com / 857 Fulton St., Galliano Restaurant NO, 70130 / 504-522-6863 Restaurant Rebirth is a Warehouse District destination for farm-to-table Cajun Creole cuisine. South Louisiana native Chef Ricky Cheramie creates food for the soul. Rebirth has also won several awards for best steakhouse in New Orleans and has ranked 16 on national polls. D $$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District gallianorestaurant.com / 200 Julia Crescent City Brewhouse crescentcitybrewhouse.com / 527 Decatur St., NO, 70130 / 504-522-0571 This restaurant and brewery pub offers wonderful variations of New Orleans' favorites using Louisiana ingredients in a warm, casual atmosphere. Enjoy one of our six types of beer freshly brewed in-house. Jazz music. L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter St., NO, 70130 / 504-218-5753 A rustic, upscale casual restaurant. Chef Ricky Cheramie twists traditional homestyle Cajun creations in a contemporary fashion to create a taste and feel of the bayous of Louisiana. Galliano Restaurant also has an oyster bar and a craft cocktail program with a boutique spirit selection. L D $$$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Toups' Meatery toupsmeatery.com / 845 N. Carrollton Ave., NO, 70119 / 504-252-4999 A contemporary Cajun restaurant. Chef Isaac Toups presents fine food and wine, specialty cocktails, and charcuterie inspired by deep-rooted Louisiana family traditions. L $$ D $$$ — Mid-City Trenasse trenasse.com / 444 St. Charles Ave., Mambo's RESTAURANTS -CAJUN Biscuits and Buns biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com / 4337 Banks St., NO, 70119 / 504-257-4600 Located in Mid-City, walking distance from the streetcar line, Biscuits and Buns is a one-of-a-kind restaurant in a former shotgun-styled home serving up fresh Cajun New Orleans-style for breakfast and brunch. Highlights are the Wafflewich, Biscuit Beignets, and Seafood Benny. B BR — Mid-City mambosnola.com / 411 Bourbon St., NO, 70130 / 504-407-3717 The top Cajun and Creole restaurant in New Orleans. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, Mambo's is a vibrant oasis featuring the city's only rooftop on Bourbon Street. A towering three-story, state-of-the-art building with five beautifully decorated rooms and a gorgeous courtyard, Mambo's is ready to host any event. L $$$ D $$$ — French Quarter InterContinental New Orleans, NO, 70130 / 504-680-7000 A "Trenasse" is a man-made waterway to navigate the marsh to a favorite fishing spot or "honey hole." Trenasse pays homage to those who came before us and features fresh Gulf fish and shellfish, duck, lamb, beef, and frog. L $$ D $$$$ — Central Business District Vacherie Restaurant & Coffee Shop vacherierestaurant.com / 827 1/2 Toulouse St., NO, 70112 / 504-207-4532 Casual Louisiana restaurant with Cajun/ Creole food and a full-service bar one block off Bourbon, with a coffee shop and café. Full-service catering, courtyard, breakfast, light lunch, and dinner. B $$ BR $$ L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter Mulate's -The Original Cajun Restaurant mulates.com / 201 Julia St., NO, 70130 / Café Pontalba neworleansrestaurants.com/cafe_pontalba / 546 St. Peter St., NO, 70116 / 504-522-1180 On the ground floor of the historic Pontalba Building, offering New Orleans-style cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Enjoy live music and the ambiance of Jackson Square from open doors at this great restaurant and bar. Also a unique special-events venue. B $ L $$ D $$ — French Quarter 504-522-1492, 800-854-9149 The first restaurant to popularize dining and dancing, Cajun-style. Must be experienced to be believed. The best authentic Cajun cuisine and live Cajun music nightly. Perfect for private parties. L $$ D $$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District RESTAURANTS -CARIBBEAN 14 Parishes Jamaican Restaurant 14parishes.com / 801 Patterson Rd., NO, 70114 / 504-345-2500 Named for the 14 parishes of Jamaica, we are a family-run joint that dishes up homeland classics like beef patties and jerk chicken paired with sides like sweet plantains and cornbread. Our casual space features colorful artwork and reclaimed wood tables that create a laid-back, rustic vibe. BR $$ L $$$ D $$$ — Algiers New Orleans Vampire Café nolavampires.com / 801 Royal St., NO, Clesi's Seafood Restaurant & Catering clesicatering.com / 4323 Bienville St., NO, 70119 / 504-909-0108 A traditional family-run New Orleans restaurant and catering company designed to make you feel at home while enjoying the taste and experience of the New Orleans culture. L $$ D $$ — Mid-City 70116 / 504-581-0801 The Vampire Café features New Orleans cuisine created by Chef Chris Dunn. His creations are decadently delicious and prepared with elegant presentation, the way a vampire would lust their mortal guests. B $$ BR $$$ L $$$ D $$$$ — French Quarter Nonno's Cajun Cuisine and Pastries LLC Queen Trini Lisa nonnoscajuncuisine.com / 2517 Bayou Rd., NO, 70119 / 504-498-7700 Serving all-day breakfast, fresh food, and fresh homemade pastries. B $ BR $$ L $$ D $$$ — Mid-City queentrinilisa.com / 4200 D'Hemecourt Cochon Restaurant cochonrestaurant.com / 930 Tchoupitoulas St., NO, 70130 / 504-588-2123 Chef Donald Link and partner Chef Stephen Stryjewski's Cochon celebrates Cajun Southern cooking in a rustic yet contemporary setting. The restaurant is located in a historic warehouse just two blocks from the Convention Center. L $$$ D $$$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Oceana Grill oceanagrill.com / 739 Conti St., NO, Coterie Restaurant & Oyster Bar 70130 / 504-525-3661 Home of the world's most famous crab cakes is located in the heart of the French Quarter. We are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day from 8 am to 1 am. We also deliver. B $$ L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter St., NO , 70119 / 504-345-2058 Visit Queen Trini Lisa for a taste of delicious gluten-free Caribbean food and award-winning barbeque jerk chicken. Sides include rice and peas, island stir-fry cabbage, Caribbean-style spinach, and fried plantains, plus sandwiches, po-boys, lagniappe, and drinks. L D — Mid-City coterienola.com / 135 Decatur St., NO, 70130 504-529-8600 Try our family recipes while enjoying the laid-back, fun atmosphere. Dishes range from alligator sausage and etoufee to beignets, burgers, and more. Vegetarian friendly. Two blocks from the Mississippi River. B $$ BR L $$ D $$ — French Quarter Olde NOLA Cookery RESTAURANTS -CONTEMPORARY LOUISIANA Acorn Café acornnola.com / 15 Henry Thomas Dr., NO, 70124 / 504-218-5413 Acorn's location overlooking City Park's Little Lake makes it the ideal place to enjoy a nice meal. This casual café uses local ingredients to create updated versions of familiar dishes. An indoor café and surrounding grounds are perfect for intimate dinners to large receptions and events. B $ L $$ — Mid-City nolacookery.com / 205 Bourbon St., French Market Restaurant fmnola.com / 1001 Decatur St., NO, 70130 / NO, 70130 / 504-525-4577 "Cooked by Locals, Spiced with History." Enjoy Cajun and Creole cooking on Bourbon Street, in the heart of the French Quarter, with delicious local dishes. Two fabulous balconies overlooking Bourbon Street are available for any party. L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter 504-525-7879 L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter 68
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