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A photo of Vessel NOLA restaurant
1. Vessel NOLA
4.3
Awesome(2592)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Mid-City / City Park
Booked 13 times today
Vessel Specializes in Fresh Seafood and New American Cuisine! Renowned Chef Wille Cooper, who trained under Emeril Lagasse & Wolfgang Puck sources fresh local ingredients incorporating many of the traditions New Orleans is famous for. Dinner is served 7 days a week and brunch Sat-Sun! Happy Hour weekdays 4-6 pm (except holidays). Reservations are advised and we welcome walk-ins! Dine inside or outdoors on our gorgeous covered patio! ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST featured VESSEL as one of "8 of the Most Gorgeous Restaurants in Former Churches Worldwide". Paranormal activity lurks at VESSEL as featured on The Travel Channel's hit show "THE DEAD FILES" in the episode "Deadly Vessel" showcasing the spirits that haunt Vessel. Eat, Drink, Congregate! at Vessel at New Orleans' most exciting restaurant/bar, housed in a 1914 historic church in Mid-City, 10 minutes from the French Quarter just off the Canal Street Streetcar.
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2. Domenica
4.5
Awesome(7418)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Central Business District
Booked 122 times today
Domenica translates to “Sunday,” in Italian, it is the day of the week to explore and cook leisurely, abundant meals. At Domenica restaurant, our chefs seek to transport guests to those coveted moments, offering passionately prepared dishes that marry pure, local ingredients with revered techniques.While the menu is rooted in tradition, our chefs focus on elevating Italian ingredients and classic flavors to create modern classics, adapted for the contemporary palate of New Orleans. The fresh pastas made by hand daily, roasted vegetables, meats and Napolitano style pizzas, all prepared in the restaurant’s iconic wood oven, are perfectly complemented by custom-brewed beers, seasonal craft cocktails and an Italian-focused wine list.
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3. Miss River
4.7
Exceptional(1282)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Central Business District
Booked 23 times today
Miss River at the Four Seasons New Orleans offers a grand Creole dining experience in the heart of the French Quarter. Led by renowned Chef Alon Shaya, the restaurant serves elevated New Orleans favorites with bold Cajun flavors and local ingredients. Signature dishes include Whole Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Seared Duck Breast, and Red Beans and Rice. Open for lunch and dinner, diners can savor expertly crafted dishes throughout the day. Enjoy a lively weekend jazz brunch every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, featuring a Bloody Mary bar and live jazz. Perfect for any special occasion, Miss River delivers an unforgettable experience for lunch, dinner, or brunch in New Orleans.
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4. Couvant
4.4
Awesome(341)
Price: Expensive
• French • Central Business District
Booked 14 times today
Take a seat at our signature French-inspired bistro, Couvant, housed in the former Peychaud Cocktail Bitters factory. Here, French techniques (think pain perdu for breakfast and cochon de lait for dinner) play on the roots of New Orleans cuisine using fresh, local ingredients. New Orleans is renowned for its French cuisine, and you won’t have to leave the confines of The Eliza Jane to enjoy delicious fare within a French bistro. Couvant specializes in classic French cooking serving entrees that pay homage to French history and regional specialties. Never pretentious, the dishes and service at Couvant are purposefully simple and social. Nestle into an intimate dining room banquette. Or dine at a bistro table in our historic courtyard for chef-driven entrées and a bottle of wine — or maybe two.
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5. Birdy's Behind The Bower
4.7
Exceptional(593)
Price: Moderate
• American • Garden District
Booked 21 times today
Birdy’s Behind the Bower is a brunch spot perched in the back of the Framework building, serving Southern-inspired, locally-sourced American cuisine alongside a welcoming outdoor courtyard. We partner with Sugar Roots Farm in New Orleans to source fresh, local ingredients for dishes that range from comforting, house-made breakfast staples to lighter, health-conscious fare. Celebrate on our chic patio or nestle in for a coffee to start your day.
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6. The Steakhouse - Caesars New Orleans
3.7
Very Good(1992)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Central Business District
Booked 25 times today
The Steakhouse at Caesars offers a fresh, playful perspective on the traditional steakhouse. The Steakhouse combines a devotion to local Louisiana ingredients and techniques to provide an unexpected twist on traditional steakhouse menu items.
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7. Bistro Daisy
5.0
Exceptional(1320)
Price: Moderate
• American • Uptown
Booked 8 times today
A quaint eatery nestled in the heart of Uptown New Orleans, Bistro Daisy -named for the daughter of owners Anton & Diane Schulte-opened in the summer of 2007. The Restaurant features fresh, seasonal and often local ingredients prepared in the American bistro style. Daisy's award-winning dishes and charming atmosphere have established this Uptown bistro as one of the city's premier dining experiences.
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8. Yo Nashi
4.8
Exceptional(453)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Central Business District
Booked 1 time today
Yō Nashi is a New Orleans omakase restaurant. Utilizing local ingredients and flavor with Japanese technique and presentation, Chef Jose creates a dining experience that invokes a sense of transportation while simultaneously being rooted in the city where he presides. Our daily omakase menu is created around the best seasonal ingredients available. Please provide any allergies or dietary restrictions with your reservation so that we may be able to ensure your best possible experience.
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9. BABs
new
4.7
Exceptional(775)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • Bywater
Booked 16 times today
To us, BABs is a place for friends, or those who will soon be. BABs is a casual energetic place with yummy food, authentic hospitality, great libations and friendly faces.We cook ingredient driven food where inspiration comes from our personal experiences or one of the many cultures represented in our area, past and present. Our cooking is inspired by small local farms, using ingredients that are seasonal and raised or caught with care.New Orleans is our home. It’s a place with an amazing sense of community where we’ve created meaningful relationships, and met extraordinary people along the way. We’re excited to continue feeding visitors and the people like us, who call it home.-Nina Compton, Larry Miller, and the BABs Team
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10. Carmo
4.8
Exceptional(174)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Warehouse District
Booked 6 times today
Situated in New Orleans' charming Arts District, Carmo is a tropical restaurant, bar and cultural center with a commitment to providing fresh, flavorful, healthy and affordable dishes in a warm, friendly and casual atmosphere. Chef Dana Honn's menu is built upon the rich, multi-cultural culinary influences found throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America, West Africa, Southeast Asia, Gulf South and beyond, featuring eclectic and traditional/traditionally-inspired dishes with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients, as well as unique and little-known flavors from around the world. “Origins to table” is the term Honn uses to describe the narratives of the dishes, connecting ingredients to food traditions and ultimately the people who originally created those traditions. From our fresh local seafood and produce to heritage and organic meats, Carmo caters to vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians and omnivores alike.

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  • Joshua
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Can not say enough good things about our dinner at Vessel. My wife and I went while on vacation for Thanksgiving Dinner. They had a three course fixed menu. Every course was Delicious. The pork was Phenomenal. Cooked to Perfection and was so tender. The drinks were strong and flavorful. Our server Ben was Fantastic. He was working Thanksgiving, yet was cheerful, prompt, and a pleasure to talk to. For being busy it was not overly loud and had a Great selection of background music playing. Last but not least, the restaurant was stunning! The Old Church was so Beautiful and the Bar was so neatly designed. Will absolutely be back when in town
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    Vessel NOLAPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Mid-City / City Park
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    4.3
  • John
    New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Lots of small misses, but it's a holiday and the food was really good. The service team did what they could to make things right. Whole fried chicken was amazing, all the sides were good. I'd come back.
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    Miss RiverPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Central Business District
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    4.7
  • Lainnie
    Los Angeles •32 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great Thanksgiving meal with amazing service in a beautiful space! Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!
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    CouvantPrice: Expensive• French• Central Business District
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    4.4
  • Jason
    New Orleans / Louisiana •24 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great food , mine and my wife’s anniversary, she had the berry merry , I had an old fashioned , bruschetta for an appetizer that was amazing! We shared a calabrese pizza and we very pleased with the food , service , and over all experience 5 stars a must try .
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    DomenicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Central Business District
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    4.5
  • Cvip
    Chicago / Illinois •66 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had lunch @ 1 pm on a Monday - so it was on the quieter side. We ordered the Fried Chicken Biscuit and the Chicken & Feta sandwich. The food and the drinks were so delicious we forgot to take photos to share. We really appreciated the very friendly greeting and super helpful service with wonderful recommendations. The cheerful staff made us feel welcome - would definitely dine here again! Nice mix of indoor and outdoor seating.
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    Birdy's Behind The BowerPrice: Moderate• American• Garden District
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    4.7

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