DiNiNg Jack Rose jackroserestaurant.com / 2031 St. Charles Mother of Pearl Ave., NO, 70130 / 504-608-7112 Jack Rose embodies the spirit of New Orleans, celebrating its rich culinary and cultural heritage through every dish and drink served. Nestled in the historic Garden District, the restaurant offers an eclectic and engaging dining experience, where guests can savor classic Creole and New Orleans-style dishes reimagined with a modern twist. BR $$$ D $$$$ — Garden District/Uptown motherofpearlnola.com / 8132 Hampson The Ruby Slipper Café St., NO, 70118 / 504-218-5342 A family-owned restaurant offering contemporary comfort food, nestled in the heart of the Riverbend. We focus on Southern ingredients presented in an interesting and thoughtful way. Our seasonal menu is complimented by classic cocktails and an evolving wine list. D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown rubybrunch.com / 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 $$ — Mid-City Sala The Pelican Club salanola.com / 124 Lake Marina Ave., NO, Jewel of the South pelicanclub.com / 312 Exchange Pl., NO, jewelnola.com / 1026 St. Louis St., NO, 70112 504-265-8816 A classic tavern, reimagined. While the historic setting is comforting and familiar, guests are treated to an elevated experience. Food and cocktails at Jewel are prepared with intention and precision. L $$$$$ D $$$$$ — French Quarter 70130 / 504-523-1504 Chef Richard Hughes offers the rich legacy of Louisiana cuisine with contemporary preparations of the finest fresh ingredients including Gulf shrimp, Maine lobster, and Black Angus and Prime steaks in a clubby townhouse with paintings by local artists. D $$$$ — French Quarter 70124 / 504-513-2670 A new lounge and restaurant located in West End. Our focus is on great cocktails and wine paired with delicious shareable small plates. Make yourself at home in a stylish comfortable atmosphere and enjoy the moment with friends and family. B $ BR $ D $$ — Lakeview/Lakefront Vampire Apothecary Junebug Pierre Maspero's vampireapothecary.com / 725 St. Peter junebugnola.com / 744 Camp St., NO, originalpierremasperos.com / 440 70130 / 504-326-1599 City's newest dining bar brings sophisticated yet approachable food and beverage into a well-designed, low-lit historic building, all with the backdrop of vinyl records played over vintage speakers. Attached event space and lush outdoor patio accommodate private parties and weddings. D — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Chartres St., NO, 70130 / 504-524-8990 Historically significant, this contemporary infusion of a Cajun Creole restaurant has delectable food and friendly staff. Chefs work their magic daily creating favorites like fettucine corn maque-choux and blackened redfish that you are sure to love. Private parties available. B L D — French Quarter St., NO, 70116 / 504-766-8179 The Vampire Apothecary has something for all that ails. From decadent cuisine and intoxicating elixirs to custom fangs and tarot readings. Oyster happy hour 7 days a week 4 pm to 7 pm. B $$ L $$$ D $$$ — French Quarter The Wine Bar at Emeril's emerilsrestaurant.com/the-wine-bar-at-emerils / 334 Julia St., NO, 70130 / Kingfish Kitchen and Cocktails Plates Restaurant kingfishneworleans.com / 337 Chartres platesnola.com / 1051 Annunciation St., NO, 70130 / 504-598-5005 Upscale casual restaurant that tips its hat to the Huey P. Long era. The menu embodies new Louisiana cuisine combined with an impressive cocktail program. You will be sure to have a unique Louisiana-centric dining experience. BR L D — French Quarter St., NO, 70130 / 504-582-9020 We are a neighborhood restaurant located in the Warehouse District with a menu of shareable dishes inspired by cultures, past and present, that make up the melting pot that is New Orleans. D $$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District 504-528-9393 Accessible through the Julia Street entrance, The Wine Bar at Emeril's embodies Lagasse's love of food, wine, music, and art. Guests have access to the distinctive wine cellar at Emeril's in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, complemented by signature small plates. D $$$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Zasu Lula Restaurant Distillery Public Service zasunola.com / 127 N. Carrollton Ave., NO, lulanola.com / 1532 St. Charles Ave., NO, publicservicenola.com / 311 Baronne St., 70130 / 504-267-7624 Expertly crafted food, spirits, and cocktails come together in a unique privately owned micro-distillery and restaurant. Is the first of its kind in New Orleans and the Southeast United States. BR $$ L $$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown 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 70119 / 504-267-3233 In Mid-City, Chef Sue Zemanick's Zasu (James Beard Award for Best Chef: South 2013) explores new ways to inspire traditional favorites, creating a dining experience that is clean and light, but rich in experience. D $$$$$ — Mid-City M Bistro ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/msyrz-the-ritz-carlton-new-orleans/dining / 921 Ralph's On the Park RESTAURANTS -CREOLE ANNUNCIATION annunciationrestaurant.com / 1016 Annunciation St., NO, 70130 / 504-568-0245 A highly satisfying balance of elegant simplicity and local flavor. Intimate restaurant with a Creole heart and a Southern welcome. Features the finest, freshest, locally caught seafood and all manner of deliciousness cooked to order. D $$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District ralphsonthepark.com / 900 City Park Ave., Canal St., NO, 70112 / 504-670-2828 At M Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, guests enjoy a refined ambiance paired with a menu featuring the finest ingredients sourced from purveyors in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama. B $$$ L $$$$ D $$$$$ — Central Business District NO, 70119 / 504-488-1000 Timeless modern Louisiana dining that brings together food fresh from local farms and waters with our Cajun, Creole and Southern Louisiana flavors. Spectacular views of the ancient oaks of City Park. BR $$$$$ L $$$$$ D $$$$$ — Mid-City Restaurant R'evolution Meril revolutionnola.com / 777 Bienville St., emerilsrestaurants.com/meril / 424 Girod St., NO, 70130 / 504-526-3745 Located in the Warehouse District, Meril is Chef Emeril's newest concept in New Orleans. Meril showcases some of Lagasse's favorite dishes, offering a diverse menu complete with craft cocktails and a varied wine selection. L $$ D $$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District NO, 70130 / 504-553-2277 Offers an elegant fusion of modern Creole and Cajun cuisine, led by renowned Louisiana Chef John Folse. Located in the French Quarter, it provides an unforgettable dining experience with exceptional food and service. BR L D $$$$$ — French Quarter Antoine's Restaurant antoines.com / 713 St. Louis St., NO, Rosedale Miss River rosedalerestaurant.com / 801 Rosedale missrivernola.com / 2 Canal St., NO, 70130 / 504-434-5100 Acclaimed New Orleans Chef Alon Shaya and his restaurateur and wife, Emily Shaya, write a love letter to Louisiana. BR $$$$$ L $$$$$ D $$$$$ — Central Business District Dr., NO, 70124 / 504-309-9595 A casual neighborhood restaurant specializing in high-quality home cooking with a Louisiana focus. We have a beautiful patio for outdoor dining, as well as beer and wine on tap and seasonal cocktails. L $$ D $$$ — Mid-City 70130 / 504-581-4422 Antoine's is New Orleans' oldest restaurant located in the heart of the French Quarter. We welcome you to enjoy our traditional French Creole fare, as well as updated classics in our beautiful and historic restaurant setting. We have 14 unique private dining rooms for your corporate or personal event. BR $$$$ L $$$$ D $$$$$ — French Quarter 70
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