Dining Mambo's mambosnola.com / 411 Bourbon St, NO, 70130 / 504-407-3717 The top Cajun and Creole restaurants in New Orleans. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, a vibrant oasis with the 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, including weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, parties, and meetings. L $$$ D $$$ — French Quarter Restaurant Rebirth restaurantrebirth.com / 857 Fulton St., 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 won several awards for best steakhouse in New Orleans and has ranked #16 on national polls. D $$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District RESTAURANTS -CONTEMPORARY LOUISIANA Acorn Café acornnola.com / 15 Henry Thomas Dr., NO, 70124 / 504-218-5413 Acorn's location overlooking City Park's Little Lake makes it the ideal place to enjoy a nice meal. This casual café uses local ingredients to create updated versions of familiar dishes. An indoor café space and surrounding grounds in historic City Park are the perfect setting for any occasion, from intimate dinners to large receptions and events. B $ L $$ — Mid-City Toups' Meatery Mulate's -The Original Cajun Restaurant mulates.com / 201 Julia St., NO, 70130 / 504-522-1492 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 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 Cane & Table Trenasse New Orleans Vampire Café nolavampires.com / 801 Royal St., NO, 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 lure their mortal guests. B $$ BR $$$ L $$$ D $$$$ — French Quarter trenasse.com / 444 St. Charles Ave., The Hotel Inter-continental, NO, 70130 / 504-680-7000 A "Trenasse" is a man-made waterway to navigate the marsh to a favorite fishing spot or "honey hole." Trenasse pays homage to those who came before us and features fresh Gulf fish and shellfish, duck, lamb, beef, and frog. L $$ D $$$$ — Central Business District caneandtablenola.com / 1113 Decatur St., NO , 70116 / 504-581-1112 Celebrates Caribbean-inspired cocktails and cuisine with a gorgeous tucked-away courtyard. A James Beard Outstanding Bar Program semifinalist, Cane & Table is a reprieve in the iconic and bustling New Orleans French Quarter. D $$$$ — French Quarter Chemin à la Mer Oceana Grill RESTAURANTS -CARIBBEAN Spicy Mango spicymangonola.com / 405 Frenchman St., NO, 70119 / 504-708-2651 Step into Spicy Mango and experience a taste of the islands right in New Orleans. D — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater oceanagrill.com / 739 Conti St., NO, 70130 / 504-525-3661 Home of the world's most famous crab cakes is located in the heart of the French Quarter. We are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily from 8 am-1 am. We also deliver. B $$ L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter cheminalamer.com / 2 Canal St. , NO, 70130 / 504-434-5898 At Chemin à la Mer, Chef Donald Link honors his culinary heritage with elevated presentations of classic dishes, signature cuts of steaks, and a grand oyster bar with sweeping views of the Mississippi River. B $$ L $$$$ D $$$$ — Central Business District Copper Vine Olde NOLA Cookery nolacookery.com / 205 Bourbon St., NO, 70130 / 504-525-4577 "Cooked by Locals, Spiced with History" Cajun and Creole cookin' on Bourbon Street, in the heart of the French Quarter, serving delicious local dishes. Two fabulous balconies overlooking Bourbon Street are available for any party. L $$ D $$$ — French Quarter coppervine.com / 1001 Poydras St. , NO, 70112 / 504-208-9535 Our menu draws inspiration from Caribbean, European, and Southern cultures, incorporating New Orleans' distinctive mix of fanfare and familiarity into its dishes. Chef Amy Mehrtens' versatile menu spans lunch, brunch, dinner, and a weekday happy hour. BR $$$ L $$$ D $$$$ — Central Business District VISIT THE OLDEST AND ONLY MICROBREWERY & RESTAURANT IN THE FRENCH QUARTER! For 35 years, Crescent City Brewhouse has been a favorite spot for families and friends, offering a warm atmosphere and dishes made from scratch with traditional Louisiana ingredients. Guests can savor freshly brewed craft beer made on-site while enjoying live jazz music every evening. From fresh-shucked oysters at the bar to rotating exhibits of local art, there’s always something special to experience. Alongside à la carte dining, our versatile space accommodates private events with intimate gatherings for 30 to large corporate receptions up to 1,000. CrescentCityBrewhouse.com @ccbno nEWORLEAnS.COM 67
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