Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in New Orleans

13 restaurants available nearby

1. Domenica

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 80 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.

2. Vessel NOLA

4.2

Awesome(2612)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 36 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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3. Tujague's - New Orleans

4.1

Excellent(3526)

Price: Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 43 times today

Tujague's is the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans. This French Quarter institution has been serving traditional New Orleans cuisine to locals and visitors alike for more than 160 years. Lore states that brunch originated here, as did the Grasshopper cocktail. Homages to the restaurant's long and colorful history abound within the interior of the building from the classic 19th century architecture to memorabilia on the walls.Menu items such as the seared gulf fish and the daily gumbo meld French traditions with New Orleans fare and flare. Our famous five course menu is still served nightly; but have no fear, the menu is no longer pre-fixe, so those less ravenous diners can join in too.If you want a quintessential New Orleans experience filled with history and local fare, Tujague's is your place.

4. Miss River

4.5

Awesome(1306)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Central Business District

Booked 42 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.

5. Couvant

4.4

Awesome(362)

Price: Expensive

• French • Central Business District

Booked 16 times today

Take a seat at our signature French-inspired bistro, Couvant, housed in the former Peychaud Cocktail Bitters factory. Here, French techniques 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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6. The Steakhouse - Caesars New Orleans

3.7

Very Good(2014)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Central Business District

Booked 34 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. Birdy's Behind The Bower

4.7

Exceptional(600)

Price: Moderate

• American • Garden District

Booked 44 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.

8. BABs

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4.7

Exceptional(788)

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

9. Yo Nashi

4.8

Exceptional(458)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Central Business District

Booked 10 times 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.

10. Bistro Daisy

5.0

Exceptional(1330)

Price: Moderate

• American • Uptown

Booked 13 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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Shira
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My first visit to Vessel was phenomenal! I selected scallops with risotto and the roasted asparagus after discussing the menu with my waiter. I chose this dish based on his recommendation and was very pleased. Presentation was stunning and the food was delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed the vibes that the restaurant projected and was pleased with my interactions with the staff. I definitely will be back and will bring my coworkers with me.
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Vessel NOLAPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Mid-City / City Park
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4.2
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Karen
New Orleans / Louisiana •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great service today on Christmas day! So busy but servers were awesome. I messed up on timing of my reservation but they worked hard to accommodate my mistake. Food was great and good quantity.
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DomenicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Central Business District
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4.5
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Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Couvant is an excellent restaurant. Service and food were top notch. The duck egg rolls are a must try appetizer and they have the best fries I’ve ever tasted. Asked the waiter and fries were cooked in duck fat so good. Definitely check this place out
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CouvantPrice: Expensive• French• Central Business District
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4.4
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Robert
New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a wonderful Réveillon dinner experience at Tujague’s on Christmas Eve. The oysters Tujague’s were outstanding as were the duck leg confit and the short ribs. Our servers were friendly, knowledgeable and prompt. This was our first trip to New Orleans and our server even made some suggestions for other places to visit while in town. All in all it was a fantastic visit. We not only look forward to taking another trip to NOLA but making a return visit to Tujague’s as well.
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Tujague's - New OrleansPrice: Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• French Quarter
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4.1
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Dak
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our waitress was AMAZING. It was a great dinner for our family celebration.
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Miss RiverPrice: Very Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Central Business District
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4.5

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Domenica

2. Vessel NOLA

3. Tujague's - New Orleans

4. Miss River

5. Couvant

6. The Steakhouse - Caesars New Orleans

7. Birdy's Behind The Bower

8. BABs

9. Yo Nashi

10. Bistro Daisy

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