DiNiNg Arnaud's Restaurant arnaudsrestaurant.com / 813 Bienville Café Normandie St., NO, 70112 / 504-523-5433, 866-230-8895 Classic Creole cuisine in the heart of the French Quarter. Featuring the traditional nostalgic Main Dining Room or the lively Jazz Bistro with a strolling jazz trio. Experience our unique Mardi Gras museum. Private dining rooms also available. BR $$$$$ D $$$$$ — French Quarter higginshotelnola.com/new-orleans-restaurants/cafe-normandie / 480 Andrew Compère Lapin comperelapin.com / 535 Tchoupitoulas St., NO, 70130 / 504-599-2119 James Beard award-winning Nina Compton's Warehouse District restaurant melding Caribbean, Creole, French, and Italian flavors. B $$ BR $$$$ L $$$ D $$$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Atchafalaya Restaurant atchafalayarestaurant.com / 901 Louisiana Ave., NO, 70115 / 504-891-9626 Known as an establishment that embraces New Orleans culinary traditions while pushing boundaries. With live music, innovative food, and a smart cocktail menu, it continues to find its stride in New Orleans' rich culinary landscape. BR $$$ D $$$$ — Garden District/Uptown Higgins Blvd., NO, 70130 / 504-528-1941 Captures the national affinity for French culture sparked by WWII by preparing French-influenced cuisine in the beautiful space of the Higgins Hotel. Enjoy breakfast to dinner daily. Self parking is available at The National WWII Museum garage adjacent to the restaurant on Magazine Street. B $$ BR $$$$ L $$ D $$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Cornet cornetnola.co / 700 Bourbon St., NO, 70116 Café Sbisa cafesbisanola.com / 1011 Decatur St., NO, Audrey Mae's Catering dba Heard Dat Kitchen 70116 / 504-522-5565 The third-oldest fine-dining French Quarter establishment is proud to reopen under Craig Napoli and Executive Chef Alfred Singleton. Enjoy locally-sourced Creole cuisine in the iconic building still housing its celebrated George Dureau mural. BR $$$$ D $$$$ — French Quarter / 504-231-8519 Stroll in for a chorus of cocktails or an ensemble of dishes inspired by the cradle of jazz. Located on the corner of Bourbon and St. Peter, Cornet serves authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. — French Quarter Court of Two Sisters Restaurant courtoftwosisters.com / 613 Royal St., NO, 70130 / 504-522-7261 New Orleans' only daily live jazz brunch buffet and Creole a la carte dinner served in the French Quarter's largest historical courtyard. Brunch features more than 60 items and dinner includes a seasonal chef's menu. B $$$$ BR $$$$ L $$$$ D $$$$$ — French Quarter hearddatkitchen.com / 2520 Felicity St., NO, 70113 / 504-510-4248 Heard Dat Kitchen is a Black-owned and operated establishment located in the heart of Central City. Chef Jeff, a French Quarter native, curates amazing New Orleans dishes with a plethora of palate-pleasing twists. Our vision is to exceed guests expectations with service and poised professionalism. B L D — Central Business District Chapter IV Restaurant chapterivnola.com / 1301 Gravier St., NO, 70112 / 504-766-7851 Featuring brunch and lunch service, the newest restaurant by Chef Dook Chase and wife Gretchen offers a modern take on classic Creole dishes passed down from his grandmother, the late Leah Chase. B $$ BR $$$$ L $$$$ — Central Business District Creole House creolehouserestaurant.com / 509 Canal Brennan's Chartres House brennansneworleans.com / 417 Royal chartreshouse.com / 601 Chartres St., NO, St., NO, 70130 / 504-525-9711 For nearly seven decades, Brennan's has charmed the palates and hearts of patrons with its splendid ambiance, impeccable service, and authentic Creole cuisine. Masterful dishes like Bananas Foster and Eggs Hussarde are Brennan's originals, imitated across the globe. B $$$$ BR $$$$ D $$$$$ — French Quarter 70130 / 504-444-7099, 888-855-8738 Two floors of casual local fun. Enjoy delicious Cajun-Creole cuisine, wraparound balcony dining, and spectacular views of the city. A true local favorite. Customized private parties available. L D — French Quarter St., NO, 70130 / 504-323-2109 Serves New Orleans classics in the perfect casual atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. Offers Cajun and Creole cuisine, serving up true Southern classics and future NOLA staples. It stands as the oldest existing building on Canal Street. B L D — Central Business District Dooky Chase's Restaurant dookychaserestaurants.com / 2301 Commander's Palace Restaurant commanderspalace.com / 1403 Washington Ave., NO, 70130 / 504-899-8221 The quintessential New Orleans dining experience. Loved by locals and visitors alike, and recognized with James Beard awards for food and service and Wine Spectator's Grand Award. Enjoy the Brennan family's brand of Southern hospitality. BR $$$$ L $$$ D $$$$$ — Garden District/Uptown Brigtsen's Restaurant brigtsens.com / 723 Dante St., NO, 70118 / 504-861-7610 Modern Creole/Acadian cuisine served in a charming Victorian cottage by owners Frank and Marna Brigtsen. 1999 Fine Dining Hall of Fame -Nation's Restaurant News. D $$$$$ — Garden District/Uptown Orleans Ave., NO, 70119 / 504-821-0535 For seven decades, Dooky Chase was led by world-famous Chef Leah Chase. Her award-winning Creole cuisine, love for community, fight for equality, and unmatched sense of hospitality and love can still be felt with each meal shared. This is the restaurant of Leah Chase, who won the 2016 James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award. L D — Tremé NEWORLEANS.COM 71
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