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- RRichardDenver / Colorado •10 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWonderful dinner and had a great time celebrating our son’s graduation from college. Lately they have had the best steaks and most correct temperatures in the area. We will be back.More infoFleming's Steakhouse - MetairiePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Metairie•4.6
- MMatt & JennNew Orleans / Louisiana •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoWe chose Ralph's as our wedding venue and decided to come back to celebrate our anniversary. The staff was friendly and kind. They made great suggestions and went above and beyond to make our special day even better.More infoRalph's on the ParkPrice: Expensive• Creole• Mid-City / City Park•4.7
- SSusanNew Orleans / Louisiana •15 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOur server, Erin, was great! The food is consistently delish! My only complaint is that the bar is often slow, but the cocktails are great and worth the wait. Perhaps the bar could use extra help during happy hour.More infoA TavolaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Metairie•4.6
- MMattNew Orleans / Louisiana •28 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoEclectic Mexican restaurant, with a high end look. Margaritas are fantastic & beans with the chips & salsa are a nice surprise. Our server was awesome, his suggestions were spot on & quite tasty.More infoHabanero's - MetariePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Metairie•4.6
- JMJanMLas Vegas •19 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 30, 2024Son is the best waiter I have ever had! SUPERB! EXCELLENT! AMAZING!More infoP.F. Chang's - MetairiePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Metairie•4.4
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As a suburb of New Orleans, Metairie is not lacking in excellent food and restaurant options. Some of the highest rated restaurants are serving upscale Creole meals, classic Southern dishes, Caribbean food, and seafood. Pizza parlors, Italian establishments, restaurants serving small plates, and bistros are also available. Metairie-area diners boast dishes that you won't find in other parts of the country. Try some crawfish étouffée, a thick tomato stew made with hearty crawfish and served over rice. Gumbo is another must-try as many restaurants offer different specialty versions of this stew. Most are seasoned with sassafras and served with sausage, seafood, ham, or chicken.
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Metairie. Our customers recommend Tana, Vacca Steakhouse and Ristorante Filippo
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