Dining Coquette coquettenola.com / 2800 Magazine St., NO, 70115 / 504-265-0421 Opened by Michael Stoltzfus in 2008, our Garden District building was built in the late 1880s. With dining rooms on two floors and a 12-seat bar, we're a neighborhood gathering place, as well as the perfect spot for a special occasion. We offer contemporary Southern cuisine with an emphasis on locally sourced products and international inspiration. $$ $$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown Jack Rose jackroserestaurant.com / 2031 St. Charles Ave., NO, 70130 / 504-608-7112 Jack Rose embodies the spirit of New Orleans, celebrating its rich culinary and cultural heritage through every dish and drink served. Nestled in the historic Garden District, the restaurant offers an eclectic and engaging dining experience, where guests can savor classic Creole and New Orleans-style dishes reimagined with a modern twist. BR $$$ D $$$$ — Garden District/Uptown Mother of Pearl motherofpearlnola.com / 8132 Hampson St., NO, 70118 / 504-218-5342 A family-owned restaurant offering contemporary comfort food, nestled in the heart of the Riverbend. We focus on Southern ingredients presented in an interesting and thoughtful way. Our seasonal menu is complimented by classic cocktails and an evolving wine list. D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown The Pelican Club The Country Club thecountryclubneworleans.com / 634 Louisa St., NO, 70117 / 504-945-0742 Hidden away in New Orleans' charming Bywater neighborhood, The Country Club offers an elegant escape from everyday living. Our beautifully renovated restaurant and bar deliver exquisite food and drink in sophisticated surroundings. BR $$ L $$ D $$$$ — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater Jewel of the South jewelnola.com / 1026 St. Louis St. , NO, 70112 / 504-265-8816 A classic tavern, reimagined. While the historic setting is comforting and familiar, guests are treated to an elevated experience. Food and cocktails at Jewel are prepared with intention and precision. L $$$$$ D $$$$$ — French Quarter pelicanclub.com / 312 Exchange Pl., NO, 70130 / 504-523-1504 Chef Richard Hughes offers the rich legacy of Louisiana cuisine with contemporary preparations of the finest fresh ingredients, including Gulf shrimp, Maine lobster, Black Angus and Prime steaks in clubby townhouse with paintings by local artists. D $$$$ — French Quarter Junebug Pierre Maspero's Criollo criollonola.com / 214 Royal St., NO, 70130 / 504-681-4444 Criollo Restaurant is the blending of cultures come to life, much like our city of New Orleans. Our ingredient-driven, seasonal menus bring together land and sea to create a delightful balance of longstanding Italian tradition and contemporary tastes, with a focus on the bounty of the Gulf and Louisiana flair. B L D — French Quarter junebugnola.com / 744 Camp St., NO, 70130 / 504-326-1599 Junebug, New Orleans' 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. Junebug's attached event space and lush outdoor patio accommodate private parties and weddings. D — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District originalpierremasperos.com / 440 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 you are sure to love. Private parties available. B L D — French Quarter Plates Restaurant Curio Kingfish Kitchen and Cocktails curionola.com / 301 Royal St., NO, 70130 / 504-717-4198 Located in a former curio shop, Curio offers an amazing, romantic meal in a classic bistro setting for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 2023 OpenTable Diner's Choice Award Winner. B BR L D — French Quarter Dickie Brennan's Tableau kingfishneworleans.com / 337 Chartres 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 platesnola.com / 1051 Annunciation St., NO, 70130 / 504-582-9020 We are a neighborhood restaurant located in the Warehouse District with a menu of shareable dishes inspired by the cultures, past and present, that make up the melting pot that is New Orleans. D $$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Public Service tableaufrenchquarter.com / 616 St. Peter St., NO, 70116 / 504-934-3463 Located in iconic Jackson Square, Tableau's French Creole cuisine represents the city's rich culinary heritage. Four private dining rooms, a courtyard with fountain, and a covered wraparound balcony overlooking Jackson Square. Brunch and dinner are served daily. Tableau is adjacent to New Orleans' most historic playhouse, Le Petit Theatre. BR $$$ D $$$ — French Quarter Lula Restaurant Distillery lulanola.com / 1532 St. Charles Ave., NO, 70130 / 504-267-7624 Expertly crafted food, spirits, and cocktails come together in a unique privately owned micro-distillery and restaurant. Is the first of its kind in New Orleans and the Southeast U.S. BR $$ L $$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown 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 M Bistro Ralph's On the Park Emeril's New Orleans emerilsrestaurant.com / 800 Tchoupitoulas St., NO, 70130 / 504-528-9393 Nestled in a renovated warehouse in the Warehouse District, Chef Emeril Lagasse's flagship restaurant continues to break culinary boundaries with its unique blend of "new New Orleans" cuisine. D $$$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/msyrz-the-ritz-carlton-new-orleans/dining / 921 Canal St., NO, 70112 / 504-670-2828 At M Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, guests enjoy a refined ambiance paired with a menu featuring the finest ingredients sourced from purveyors in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama. B $$$ L $$$$ D $$$$$ — Central Business District ralphsonthepark.com / 900 City Park Ave., NO, 70119 / 504-488-1000 Timeless modern Louisiana dining that brings together food fresh from local farms and waters with our Cajun, Creole and Southern Louisiana flavors. Spectacular views of the ancient oaks of City Park. BR $$$$$ L $$$$$ D $$$$$ — Mid-City Restaurant R'evolution Meril Gabrielle Restaurant gabriellerestaurant.com / 2441 Orleans Ave., NO, 70119 / 504-603-2344 Chef Greg Sonnier, 2004 James Beard finalist, serves Louisiana Cajun and Creole-inspired cuisine at this fine-dining neighborhood restaurant. Family owned and operated since 1992. D $$$$ — Tremé emerilsrestaurants.com/meril / 424 Girod St., NO, 70130 / 504-526-3745 Located in the Warehouse District, Meril is Chef Emeril's newest concept in New Orleans. Meril showcases some of Lagasse's favorite dishes offering a diverse menu complete with craft cocktails and a varied wine selection. L $$ D $$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District revolutionnola.com / 777 Bienville St., NO, 70130 / 504-553-2277 Offers an elegant fusion of modern Creole and Cajun cuisine, led by renowned Louisiana Chef John Folse. Located in the French Quarter, it provides an unforgettable dining experience with exceptional food and service. BR L D $$$$$ — French Quarter Rosedale Miss River missrivernola.com / 2 Canal St., NO, 70130 / 504-434-5100 Acclaimed New Orleans Chef Alon Shaya and restauranter/wife, Emily Shaya, write a love letter to Louisiana. BR $$$$$ L $$$$$ D $$$$$ — Central Business District rosedalerestaurant.com / 801 Rosedale Dr., NO, 70124 / 504-309-9595 We are a casual, neighborhood restaurant specializing in high-quality home cooking with a Louisiana focus. We have a beautiful patio for outdoor dining, as well as beer and wine on tap and seasonal cocktails. L $$ D $$$ — Mid-City 68
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