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A photo of Lula Restaurant Distillery restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1912)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Southern • Lower Garden District
Booked 42 times today
Lula Restaurant Distillery is a hot spot in New Orleans for its unique blend of food, spirits, and cocktails. Reviewers rave about the 'unbelievable proportions' and 'excellent food and spirits', praising the 'great atmosphere', 'personable service', and 'fabulous ambience'. It's also the first and only restaurant-distillery in New Orleans, offering an 'incredible experience' in a 'cool space'. Happy hour from 4-7 and Bottomless Vodka Bar on Saturday and Sunday add to the appeal.
A photo of GW Fins restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(20026)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • French Quarter
Booked 109 times today
Experience the cuisine that has created Raving Fans of local diners & national & local food critics alike. Executive Chef Mike Nelson ensures the highest quality seafood by flying in products from around the globe & featuring only the best from local waters - both at their seasonal peak. This commitment to freshness & quality are some of the many reasons GW Fins prints its menu daily. We look forward to serving you soon so we may learn what you think.We hope our dress policy is comfortable for all. Coats & ties are not required. Slacks, dress jeans, & dress shorts are great. We require that gentlemen wear a collared shirt. T-shirts, cut off shorts, & athletic wear, including baseball caps, are not permitted. We ask gentlemen to remove their hats in the Dining Room.
A photo of Chophouse New Orleans – Prime Steaks restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(5186)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Central Business District
Booked 72 times today
Named the highest rated steakhouse in New Orleans, this old-school steak restaurant is a powerhouse. The focus at Chophouse New Orleans is on its top-quality, USDA prime-only meat, from barrel cut filets to top-of-the-line cooking techniques, every detail counts. The easygoing atmosphere complements the great food and bustling, live entertainment nightly.
A photo of Mr. B's Bistro restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6351)
Price: Expensive
• Creole • French Quarter
Booked 96 times today
Mr. B's Bistro, a New Orleans restaurant famous for its Creole cuisine with a focus on fresh regional products, is located in the heart of the French Quarter at the intersection of Royal Street and Iberville. This corner is a New Orleans landmark and celebrated food corner. Considered the original New Orleans gourmet bistro, Mr. B's Bistro is owned and managed by Cindy Brennan, a member of the legendary New Orleans' Brennan Family.
A photo of Meril restaurant
4.5
Awesome(6485)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Warehouse District
Booked 90 times today
Located in the Warehouse District, Meril is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s lively restaurant in New Orleans. Meril’s casual restaurant interior is marked by a signature open style kitchen and a large bar area, featuring a varied wine selection and craft cocktails. Named after his daughter, the restaurant showcases some of Chef Emeril’s favorite dishes that he loves to eat, featuring everything from Wood Fired Flatbreads to Korean Chicken Wings. Lagasse brings his expertise and distinguished hospitality to Meril, creating a deliciously spirited dining experience.
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4.5
Awesome(7470)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Central Business District
Booked 85 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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4.5
Awesome(8518)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • French Quarter
Booked 121 times today
For twenty-five years, Red Fish Grill has celebrated the fresh, seasonal bounty of local farmers and Gulf fishers. We stand apart for our wide variety of fresh Gulf fish, expertly grilled to perfection on our signature wood-burning grill. Our vibrant, polished-casual seafood restaurant, owned and operated by Ralph Brennan, anchors the first block of Bourbon Street and delivers innovative twists on New Orleans Gulf seafood specialties like BBQ Oysters, Hickory Grilled Redfish, Alligator Sausage & Seafood Gumbo, and Double Chocolate Bread Pudding. Red Fish Grill's lively decor, expansive bar, and welcoming vibe beckon Bourbon Street revelers and serious diners alike in search of gracious hospitality and a commitment to inspired, locally sourced seafood.Diner's Choice Award - Opentable"Top Place for Seafood in the U.S." - USA Today"Best Seafood Restaurants in the U.S." - Travel + Leisure"The Best Seafood Restaurants In America" - Tasting Table
A photo of Maypop restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1353)
Price: Expensive
• Southeast Asian • Central Business District
Booked 48 times today
Welcome to Maypop! - the sister establishment to the award winning Mid-City restaurant MOPHO. Located two blocks from the Super Dome and only one block from Poydras street, it features Southeast Asian inspired southern cuisine and focuses on hand made pastas and house charcuterie paired with Gulf seafood, local produce and hand ground curries. Enjoy our refreshing cocktails that are as innovative and creative as our cuisine, and our well curated wine list paired to our eclectic dishes.Executive Chef Michael Gulotta was named a 2016 Best New Chef by Food and Wine Magazine and Maypop was named a 2017 best new restaurant by New Orleans magazine as well as a 2017 peoples choice best new restaurant by Gambit Magazine.Parties of 5+ guests will be charged an automatic 20% gratuity.
A photo of Muriel's Jackson Square restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(10323)
Price: Very Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter
Booked 121 times today
The Bistro at Muriel’s Jackson Square offers contemporary Creole cuisine with New Orleans classics like Seafood Gumbo, Turtle soup, Shrimp & Grits and Wood Grilled Pork Chop while the Courtyard Bar is the perfect place to drop by for drinks and appetizers. The Séance Lounge is the place for a relaxed, comfortable meeting before or after dining. Comprised of two areas, The Outer Seance and The Inner Séance, the Séance also tells the story of a mystic checkered past. The Outer Séance addresses the New Orleans era of Storyville when Muriel's Jackson Square was one of the French Quarter's top bordellos! The Inner Séance is the preferred domain of the resident ghost, Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan; it's the perfect spot for an intimate conversation or a drink among its plush surroundings. The 170 foot wrap-around balcony is a splendid spot for enjoying our specialty cocktails or our extensive wine list featuring over 300 selections from around the world.
A photo of Shaya restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(5078)
Price: Expensive
• Israeli • Uptown
Booked 86 times today
Originally inspired by the many amazing meals with family and dear friends throughout the Middle East, Shaya has been a trailblazer in modern Levantine cuisine. Drawing inspiration from the diverse cuisines & cultures of the Middle East, Meditteranean, and across North Africa, Shaya has set the benchmark for contemporary Mediterranean cuisine by honoring the age-old culinary traditions of the people who invented hospitality as we know it. Our fluffy hand-crafted pita bread baked to order in our wood-fired oven with delectable vegetable-driven dips, salads, and spreads will transport you to an exotic place. Today we hope that our food and hospitality will help you create delicious memories with your friends and family using the very best of our local and sustainably harvested ingredients, prepared and served by people who truly care.

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  • mike
    New Orleans / Louisiana •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    A remarkable resturant. Terrence served our table professionally, and kindly. he was wonderful to us. The food came out promptly, and was marvelously prepared. Very flavorful, and delicious. We will go back many times. the resturant was full, perhaps 500 diners. The kitchen, and staff handled it superbly, and professionally. A top 5 dining experience.
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    Mr. B's BistroPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
    4.7
  • Bethany
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great food! Wonderful service. A perfect spot to bring your kiddos along. Very family friendly. It was very loud in there though.
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    MerilPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Warehouse District
    4.5
  • Ashley
    New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This was my first experience enjoying dinner at a restaurant on Christmas Eve and the service was great! Brock was our server for a table of 6, none of us had ever been here before and he was great with suggestions! Will definitely be back!
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    Lula Restaurant DistilleryPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Lower Garden District
    4.6
  • Cindy
    Mississippi •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Food was exceptional, as always. Home cow, the fried lobster rocks! Q was our server, and she was so sweet and attentive. We eill request her when we go back. They were quite busy, but we were seated right away. A very enjoyable evening!
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    Chophouse New Orleans – Prime SteaksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Central Business District
    4.6
  • Janine
    New Orleans / Louisiana •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Food and service were exceptional. We had the ceviche’ and lobster ravioli appetizers then ordered Hallibut with scallops and shrimp risotto — the signature dish — and the Parmesan-crusted sheepshead with lemon butter and browned capers served either asparagus as our main courses. Everything was perfectly prepared! We ordered 3 desserts to top it all off: the salty malty ice cream pie, the white chocolate bread pudding and the chocolate mouse in a dark chocolate dome with raspberry gelee’. Perfect evening. Except for learning at the end of the night that our parking would not be validated. We were not told to bring the parking ticket to the front desk at the beginning of the night. If you go to GW Finn’s and expect to get parking validated, do not pay the garage when you park (despite the fact that all of the signs in the garage and the boots on cars are somewhat threatening in there). Instead, take your unpaid parking garage ticket directly to the front desk at the restaurant for validation with a picture of your license plate. This was the only sour note of our evening. Otherwise, it was perfect!
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    GW FinsPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• French Quarter
    4.9

Discover best hot spot restaurants in Lower Garden District

Discover the vibrant dining scene in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans, a true hotspot for culinary enthusiasts. This area is renowned for its eclectic mix of dining establishments, each offering a unique blend of local flavors and innovative dishes that cater to a variety of tastes and preferences. Whether you're searching for a casual meal or a sophisticated dining experience, the Lower Garden District has something to offer. The restaurants here are celebrated for their exceptional service, atmospheric settings, and commitment to providing a memorable dining experience. Many venues also feature special events and happy hours, enhancing their appeal as social gathering spots. Perfect for both locals and tourists, these dining hot spots in New Orleans fuse traditional Southern hospitality with contemporary culinary trends, making every meal an adventure worth savoring.

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