2009-12-05
Price Guide
Prices are for an entrée, excluding tax, tip, and
beverage. (Source: New Orleans
Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau)
$ - $10 and under
$$ - $11 to $20
$$$ - $21 to $30
$$$$ - $31 to $40
$$$$ - $41 and above
Around the world, most people eat to live; in New Orleans, people live
to eat. Dining is a passionate experience to be savored by locals and visitors
alike. Home of Cajun and Creole cuisine and known for its seafood, New Orleans has a
restaurant, café, or bar for every budget and taste. If hot spices and
shellfish don’t tickle your fancy, ethnic foods and classic American fare are
readily available and equally tasty. The following guide is a sampling of
restaurants found in the districts near the Morial Convention Center.
Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez! (Let the good times roll!)
French Quarter
Cafe Du Monde
800 Decatur Street
504-525-4544
www.cafedumonde.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Coffeehouse/Cafe
Price Range:
$-$$
Open For: Open 24 hours a day, 7
days a week
The original French
Market coffee stand since 1862. A New
Orleans landmark, Cafe du Monde offers the original
beignet and serves dark roasted coffee and Chicory (Au Lait or black), white
and chocolate milk, and freshly squeezed orange juice.
Remoulade
309 Bourbon Street
504-523-0377
www.remoulade.com/home.html
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana
Price Range:
$-$$
Open For: Open daily from 11:30
a.m. to 12:00 midnight.
The casual side of famous New Orleans food and fun. Remoulade caters to
out-of-towners who stroll the French Quarter at their own pace and to locals
who stop in for lunch, a drink, or a quick bite after work. Full-service bar
with bayou potions — guaranteed to ward off alligators.
Napoleon House
500 Chartres Street
504-524-9752
www.napoleonhouse.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Bar/Pub Food
Price Range:
$$
Open For: Lunch and dinner; Mon.:
11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,Tues.-Thurs.: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Fri.-Sat.:
11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Housed in a historic landmark dating from 1797 and family-owned since
1914, this European-style cafe serves local sandwiches, soups, salads, gumbo,
and jambalaya.
The atmosphere is unique and casual; the music is classical.
Bon Ton Café
401 Magazine Street
504-524-3386
www.thebontoncafe.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana
Price Range:
$$-$$$
Open For: Lunch and dinner served
Mon.-Fri. from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Closed Saturday
and Sunday; reservations recommended.
Serving authentic Cajun
dishes from family recipes since the 1950s. Friendly service and great food
served with Old New Orleans ambiance in a casual atmosphere. Bon Ton is the
oldest Cajun restaurant in New Orleans.
La Bayou
208 Bourbon Street
504-525-4755
www.labayourestaurant.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana
Price Range:
$$-$$$
Open For: Lunch and dinner, plus
late-night dining.
Offers simple yet sophisticated food, wine, and
traditional New Orleans
service. The balcony overlooks the world-famous Bourbon Street.
The Original Pierre Maspero’s
440 Chartres Street
504-524-8990
www.pierremasperosrestaurant.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana,
Sandwiches/Po-Boys
Price Range:
$$
Open For: Breakfast, lunch, and
dinner served daily.
The menu includes the best muffaletta in town, seafood,
steaks, and great daily specials.
Crescent City
Brewhouse
527 Decatur Street
504-522-0571
www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Microbrewery, Sandwiches/Po-Boys
Price Range:
$$
Open For: Lunch and dinner
The first brewery to open in more than 72 years, bringing New Orleans and Louisiana
its first brewpub. Cresent City Brewhouse features traditional and innovative
cuisine designed to be served with their hand-crafted beers.
K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen
416 Chartres Street
504-524-7394
www.kpauls.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Contemporary
Price Range:
$$$
Open For: Dinner served Mon.-Sat. from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m.,
closed Sundays.
Owned and operated by
Chef Paul Prudhomme since 1979, K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen has recently
undergone a complete renovation and now features a scenic balcony and romantic
courtyard dining, spacious dining rooms, three kitchens, and a bakery.
Orleans Grapevine Bar &
Bistro
720 Orleans Ave.
504-523-1930
www.orleansgrapevine.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, French
Price Range:
$$$
Open For: Dinner served
Sun.-Thurs. from 4:00 to 10:30 p.m. and Fri.-Sat. 4:00 to 11:30 p.m.
Quaint, quiet wine bistro in the heart of the Quarter,
offering wine by the glass, bottle, or flight and a full-service bar.
Chartres House Café
601 Chartres Street
504-655-1806
www.chartreshousecafe.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s):
Seafood, Cajun/Creole/Louisiana
Price Range:
$$
Open For: Lunch and dinner
Noted for its award-winning chicken & andouille gumbo,
it also serves up the best Bloody Marys you can get in the French Quarter.
Martinis and New Orleans
cuisine are also served here with a great combination of Blues music playing
throughout the dining rooms and courtyard.
Arnaud’s Restaurant
813 Bienville Street
504-523-5433
www.arnauds.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, French
Price Range:
$$$$
Open For: Dinner served nightly
from 6:00 p.m. (jacket required).
Leader of the culinary old guard since 1918. Legendary
Creole cuisine and music in the Jazz Room every night from 6:00 p.m. Mardi Gras
Museum open free to the
public during restaurant hours.
Galatoire’s Restaurant
209 Bourbon Street
504-525-2021
www.galatoires.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Continental
Price Range:
$$$-$$$$
Open For: Lunch and dinner (Jacket
required for dinner and all day on Sunday.); closed Mondays.
Located in the historic French Quarter, Galatoire’s has
the reputation of being the best of the old-line establishments of New Orleans. Along with
excellent French Creole cuisine, a festive, yet elegant atmosphere lures locals
and visitors alike.
Mr. B’s Bistro
201 Royal Street
504-523-2078
www.mrbsbistro.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Contemporary
Price Range:
$$-$$$$
Open For: Lunch served Mon.-Sat.
from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dinner served nightly from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
This clubby, relaxed, and comfortable French Quarter
bistro specializes in contemporary Creole cooking. Hickory grilled meats, seafood, and
vegetables dominate a menu lush with local and regional ingredients.
Bacco
310 Chartres Street
504-522-2426
www.bacco.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Italian
Price Range:
$$-$$$
Open For: Lunch and dinner served
daily.
Chef Chris Montero serves up fresh local seafood and
housemade pastas with Creole Italian flair at this chic eatery owned and
operated by Ralph Brennan.
Tomatillo
437 Esplanade Avenue
504-945-9997
www.tomatillosnola.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican
Price Range:
$-$$
Open:
Mon. - Wed. from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Thurs. - Sun. from 11:00 a.m. to
11:00 p.m.
A favorite among locals
and tourists, Tomatillo is famous for its margaritas. Enjoy 300 flavor
combinations of margaritas, live music, and pet-friendly dining on their
authentic French Quarter style courtyard.
GW Fins
808 Bienville Street
504-581-3467
www.gwfins.com/nola
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Seafood, Contemporary
Price Range:
$$$$
Open For: Dinner served nightly
starting at 5:00 p.m.
GW Fins, one of the
country’s most heralded fine-dining seafood restaurants, changes its menu daily
based on the freshest seafood available. The wine list features 100 varieties,
70 offered by the glass.
Acme Oyster And Seafood House
724 Iberville Street
504-522-5973
www.acmeoyster.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Seafood, Sandwiches/Po-Boys
Price Range:
$$
Open For: Lunch and dinner.
Acme has been doing what
it does for nearly 100 years. Besides the “New Orleans Specialties,” such as
red beans, Creole jambalaya, and seafood gumbo, fried seafood plays a major
role at Acme.
Star Steak and Lobster House
237 Decatur Street
504-525-6151
www.starsteak.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Steakhouse, Seafood
Price Range:
$$-$$$
Open For: Dinner served nightly
starting at 4:00 p.m.
A favorite dining spot
of tourists and locals alike for the best steaks in the French Quarter.
Embers Steak House
700 Bourbon Street
504-595-3172
www.emberssteakhouse.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Steakhouse, Seafood
Price Range:
$$-$$$
Open For: Lunch served Saturday
and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dinner served daily starting at 5:00 p.m.
Built in the late
1800s, this venue eventually became the Bourbon House and home to many locals,
movie stars, and famous people. Enjoy the charm and ambiance of old New Orleans
while dining on fresh Louisiana seafood, great steaks, and authentic Cajun and
Creole cuisine – all served on the largest balcony on Bourbon Street.
Mid-City
Five Happiness Restaurant
3605 S. Carrollton Avenue
504-482-3935
www.fivehappiness.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Chinese
Price Range:
$-$$
Open For: Lunch and dinner served
daily from 11:00 a.m.
For 17 years, locals have gravitated to Five Happiness for
wonderful Chinese cuisine served in a handsome environment by a friendly,
attentive staff. Voted Best Chinese restaurant by the local Reader’s Choice.
Ralph’s on the Park
900 City Park Avenue
504-488-1000
www.ralphsonthepark.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Contemporary
Price Range: $$-$$$
Open
For: Dinner served daily.
Recognized by Bon
Appetit, Wine Spectator, The New York Times, and The
Washington Post for fine cuisine and an innovative menu, Ralph’s on the
Park offers food fresh from the farms and waters of Louisiana
and majestic views of City
Park.
Arts and Warehouse District
Creole Skillet
200 Julia Street
504-304-6318,
www.thecreoleskillet.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana
Price Range:
$$-$$$
Open
For: Lunch, Tues.-Fri. from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner, Tues.-Thurs. from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and
Fri.-Sat. from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Enjoy indigenous Louisiana cuisine in a
200-year-old setting one block from the Convention Center.
Emeril’s Restaurant
800 Tchoupitoulas Street
504-528-9393
www.emerils.com/restaurant/1/Emerils-New-Orleans
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Contemporary
Price Range:
$$$-$$$$
Open For: Dinner served daily from
6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Chef Emeril Lagasse’s premier restaurant is nestled in the
heart of the Historic Warehouse district. Exposed brick and glass walls flank
one side of the main dining room; in the other, carefully selected colors and
local art are displayed, creating an energetic yet warm atmosphere.
Central Business District
Mulate’s
201 Julia Street
504-522-1492
www.mulates.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Seafood
Price Range:
$$
Open For: Lunch and dinner served
daily from 11:00 a.m.
The Original Cajun Restaurant, Mulate’s features authentic
Cajun cuisine and live Cajun music and dancing nightly.
Restaurant August
301 Tchoupitoulas Street
504-299-9777
www.restaurantaugust.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Continental, Contemporary
Price Range:
$$$$
Open For: Dinner served daily from
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Chef John Besh prepares contemporary French cuisine with
an emphasis on ingredients indigenous to Louisiana.
The foie gras appetizer is the rave of the town, while the reasonably sized
entrees always leave room for dessert.
Uptown/Garden District
Martinique
Bistro5908 Magazine Street
504-891-8495
www.martiniquebistro.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French
Price Range:
$$$
Open For: Lunch and dinner, closed
Mondays.
Martinique Bistro is best known for its brick-enclosed
courtyard that allows you to eat under the trees with small fountains and
flowers all around. Enjoy the three-course, fixed price menu that is based on
an entrée of fresh fish, or choose for yourself from a listing of seafood,
pork, or lamb.
Nirvana Indian Cuisine
4308 Magazine Street
504-894-9797
www.insidenirvana.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Indian
Price Range:
$-$$
Open For: Lunch and dinner served
daily.
Features traditional Indian fare, including chicken chat,
ragda pati, Tandoori chicken, shrimp, lamb, kabobs, cheeses, kulcha, and naan.
There are more than 20 vegetarian items to choose from as well.
Cannon’s
4141 St. Charles Avenue
504-891-3200
www.cannonsrestaurants.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s):
American
Price Range:
$$
Open For: Lunch and dinner, Sunday
brunch.
Cannon’s, in business for 18 years, offers a blend of New
Orleans and traditional American cuisine in a casual dining atmosphere
overlooking beautiful St. Charles Avenue
Upperline Restaurant
1413 Upperline Street
504-891-9822
www.upperline.com
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Continental
Price Range:
$$$$
Open For: Dinner served Wed.-Sun.
starting at 5:30 p.m.
This trendsetting Uptown bistro is one of the most
influential restaurants ever to open in New
Orleans. Upperline is also one of the friendliest fine
dining spots in town.
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