Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in New Orleans

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in New Orleans? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bistro Daisy

5.0

5 (1329)

$30 and under

American

Uptown

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

MikeVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Always one of our favorite spots and we never have a bad meal. Tried the escargot app with wilted spinach salad and their incredible fillet. All were excellent

Restaurant August

4.9

4.9 (8144)

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

Central Business District

About the restaurant

August is a Contemporary Creole restaurant creating unique dishes with a focus on Louisiana ingredients and inspired by classical training. Located in a historic 19th century French-Creole building in New Orleans’ Central Business District, the main dining room caters to the most unique dining experience. The interior is rich with original architectural details, gleaming hardwood floors, soaring columns, mahogany paneling and antique mirrors.

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bob

Dined 2 days ago

Absolutely wonderful. The single best high end restaurant in New Orleans, and hence in the United States. Perfection.

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Popular dish

red snapper Pontchartrain

Desi Vega's Steakhouse - Mandeville

4.8

4.8 (25)

$50 and over

Steak

Covington

About the restaurant

Desi Vega's Steakhouse Mandeville has proudly joined our Northshore family! Our attention to detail and commitment to excellence makes for a truly memorable dining experience. Desi Vega’s Steaks are carefully selected and aged for tenderness then seared to perfection at 1800º in our Montague broiler. Our steaks are seasoned with a little salt and pepper because a steak like this needs nothing else. Topped with melted butter and served on a sizzling plate. The only 100% USDA Prime Steakhouse in all of Northshore!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Impeccable service, food was delicious and loved the ambiance.

Kenji Omakase

4.8

4.8 (117)

$50 and over

Japanese

French Quarter

About the restaurant

The Kenji Omakase Experience is a multi-course menu created by the chef Matthew Nguyen, served at the sushi bar. There's limited seating Wednesday-Sunday with seatings at 5:45 and 8:30. All other guests are seated in the dining room with choice of table-side omakase or a la carte menu

A traditional Japanese experience which guests leave themselves in the hands of chef and receive a meal which is seasonal, elegant, artistic and uses the finest ingredients. The chefs will take you on a tour around the world with ingredients from the Toyosu market while also highlighting the dry aging program used only at Kenji

• We kindly decline requests to accommodate any dietary restrictions
• A 3.95% credit card fee will be added to all non-cash payments
• Service fee is added to parties of 6 or more
• Cancellations will only be accepted up to 24 hours prior to your reservation
• Any cancellations within 24 hours of the reservation will be charged $75 per person
• Children under 12 not advised.

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adam

Dined 4 days ago

Best sushi in New Orleans, owner walks table to table to ask everyone how their dining experience was/is. Rare to see that nowadays.

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Experience

Kenji Omakase

Desi Vega's Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (2706)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Warehouse District

About the restaurant

Voted Best New Restaurants "Class of 13" by New Orleans Magazine. Desi Vega is the restaurateur of Desi Vega's Steakhouse and Mr. John's Steakhouse. Both restaurants are consistently outstanding and locals' favorite place to "see and be seen." Desi grew up in the restaurant business and was groomed by Ella Brennan at Commander's Palace, Ruth Fertel of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Emeril Lagasse. His attention to detail and commitment to excellence makes for a truly memorable dining experience. Our USDA Prime steaks are carefully selected, hand-cut and aged for tenderness, then seared to perfection and served on a sizzling plate. We hope you'll visit to see for yourself!

Dress code is Proper Business. Please kindly remove all baseball caps when entering our Dining Room.
Prohibited: Gym Wear, Sweat Pants, Tank Tops, Clothing with Offensive Language, Exposed Undergarments, Cut-off-Shorts, Flip Flops, or Open-Toe shoes for Men.

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kelly

Dined 7 days ago

Kevin is always the best! Love dining at Desi’s Steakhouse

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4.6

4.6 (3474)

$31 to $50

Italian

French Quarter

About the restaurant

Fine dining awaits you in our intimate dining area. Both indoor & outdoor as well as seating at our premier handcraft bar. Our marble-top bar greets you upon entry, you will find yourself in candle light looking at white linen tables that are positioned on beautiful wood and brick flooring surrounded by bottles of fine Italian wines. The Chef and Owner Samantha Castagnetti brings her city in Northern Italia to you via overnight shipments of imported Italian foods and boast over 40 wines almost all are served by the glass- 14 years and counting.. Come and see what everyone raves about!
Authentic food is an understatement - this is the real thing. Reservations are most welcomed and taken only through OpenTable for parties of 12 or less.

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Jonathan

Dined 2 days ago

Staff and food was great. Originally brought wrong entree but corrected within a minute. Highly recommend.

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Popular dish

Lasagna

Popular dish

Spaghetti and Veal Meatball

Popular dish

Pumpkin Ravioli

Morrow Steak

4.6

4.6 (235)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Central Business District

About the restaurant

Morrow Steak by Larry Morrow redefines luxury dining with an emphasis on exceptional steakcraft and sophisticated flavors. This restaurant skillfully blends opulence with innovation, creating a distinctive dining experience that captures the vibrant essence of New Orleans.
Each carefully crafted dish invites diners to explore a fresh perspective on local cuisine, featuring a range of expertly selected steaks, exceptional sushi, fine fish options, and perfectly curated cocktails.
With its elegant ambiance and meticulous attention to detail, Morrow Steak not only celebrates, but also elevates the rich culinary traditions of the region, making each meal a memorable journey through flavor and culture.

15 Minute Grace Period for ALL reservations. Please call if you are running late.

$35 Cake Fee

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Tyler

Dined 3 days ago

Every moment of our evening was phenomenal. We had a reservation and there was no additional wait. Our food and drinks were incredible. The quality of the meat was unreal. We don’t typically dine at steakhouses but for our anniversary, we wanted to do something special. This place did NOT disappoint.

The Rib Room at the Omni Royal Orleans

4.2

4.2 (1857)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

French Quarter

About the restaurant

For 60 years The Rib Room has enjoyed its reputation for outstanding food and service. Patrons have found the massive windows facing Royal Street the perfect backdrop for Crescent City dining. The woody, Old English atmosphere, and high ceiling invite guests to sit back and stay awhile. The softly lit and equally comfortable Rib Room bar offers the ideal setting for sophisticated beverages and extensive wine cellar selections. Diners requiring privacy may choose from the Pipkin, Wine Cellar, or Roundtable rooms, perfect for small gatherings; each discreetly removed from the main dining floor. On the upper level of the Rib Room, we feature a private room for groups of up to 40 guests. Winner of the prestigious Zagat Award, The Rib Room offers classics such as slow-roasted prime rib of beef, aged steaks, and fresh Louisiana seafood.

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RoderickVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent as always!! Don’t miss the turtle soup.

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Popular dish

Turtle Soup au Sherry

4.1

4.1 (228)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Lower Garden District

About the restaurant

GAIA Steakhouse is a culinary heaven that transcends ordinary dining experiences. From meticulously selected premium meats to an international wine selection that includes rarities from renowned regions, GAIA takes pride in delivering a steakhouse experience like no other. The commitment to excellence extends to every detail, from the expertly crafted dishes to warm, welcoming atmosphere that envelops every guest. Whether savoring the innovative sweet courses from their pastry cache or including in a uniquely crafted cocktail, each visit to GAIA promises a journey of flavors and a celebration of the culinary arts.

For GAIA Steakhouse, the ultimate goal is to give guests an unparalleled dining experience on every level. A warm atmosphere, top-notch service, and culinary excellence make GAIA Steakhouse and unmatched local dining encounter.

AT GAIA, ALL STEAKS ARE GRILLED TO ORDER OVER CHARCOAL EMBERS AND FINISHED IN A SCREAMING HOT WOOD FIRED OVEN!

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Rena

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

My husband and I enjoyed our visit. The atmosphere and staff were amazing. The food was awesome. Everything was cooked and served to perfection! We highly recommend GAIA and will return for future outings to New Orleans! Note to the ladies, the Tiger Lily drink is spectacular.

The Bombay Club

4.0

4 (1009)

$30 and under

Creole

French Quarter

About the restaurant

Thank you for visiting the historic Bombay Club! Enjoy live, local jazz or a signature cocktail in our courtyard! For same-day reservations, please call (504)-577-2237. Thank you!

Menu and reservation availability are subject to change, due to events and/or private parties. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to serving you! Should you have any questions, please call (504)-577-2237. Please note: the Conti Hotel parking lot is for hotel guests only. Thank you!

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Ian

Dined on Nov 29, 2024

We started with the happy hour menu cocktails and appetizers which were a great value and then moved on to the dinner menu at 7 pm. The steak was delicious and the service was fantastic!

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Experience

Libation Celebration🍹

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