50 Best American Restaurants in New Orleans

“The next time you’re in NO, make a reservation at August! You’ll thank us, I promise. 🤤 FIVE STAR REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The meal started out with a “gift from the chef.” A savory leek custard, topped with pumpkin mousse and a sprinkle of sweet & salty crunch, presented in a perfectly carved eggshell. We were given spoon bread as well, which was the lightest, airiest and creamiest corn muffin ever to cross my lips. The sommelier told us that the secret ingredient was sour cream. I guess the secret is out now! 😉 Our sommelier suggested Pinot Noir. Monty chose Belle Glos Las Alturas. Let’s just say that we started shopping for it online immediately after the first taste. It has a fuller body than a typical Pinot Noir, so smooth and juicy. Such a perfect pairing. 🤌🏼 Monty had the pecan-smoked venison tartare with celery root and mountain rose apple. The flavors and textures were out of this world! We combined a few bites of the tartare with a bit of spoon bread. Omg, I’ll say it again: Out. Of. This. World. 💥 I ordered the gnocchi "black and blue" with black truffles, jumbo lump crab and parmesan. Tender, yet slightly firm, with a delicate, pillowy texture, but the truffle took it to a whole ‘nuther level! They gnocchi’d it out of the park with this one. For dinner we shared duck three ways with Bayou Cora grits, foie gras, confit, chestnut mushrooms and cherry bounce. Y’all, I’ve had foie gras, but never before like this. An intensely flavorful silky texture that literally bursts on your tongue. It was absolutely divine. Dessert was hummingbird cake with creole cheesecake, bruleed banana and pineapple ice cream. I just don’t know what to say except the pastry chef knows exactly what she is doing!! This was definitely meal to remember with the love of my life, my favorite dining companion, and my partner in culinary escapades. I love our journey of flavorful adventures, seasoned with spice and a love that mirrors the diversity of a well-crafted menu. Here’s to more delicious chapters in our love story, baby, where every bite is a beautiful reminder of the incredible life we share! Cheers!! 🥂🥂“

“My husband and I were passing through and stopped for lunch. OMG! I miss good BBQ and this hit the spot. Highly recommend. The staff is amazing, they even brought my dog a bowl of water. I will be back when passing through again.“

“We just stayed at the Inn and it was beautiful! What I love the most are the staff. They’re very welcoming, helped us out a lot and made everything in our stay perfect! I didn’t quite catch their names but the bartender and the man that gave us breakfast Thank yall so much! We will definitely come back to stay again! Also the food and drinks are phenomenal!“

“Best Overall meal of our whole trip in New Orleans - from the food to the atmosphere to the service and the drinks. We had the muffaletta, gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice, and bread pudding. All was fantastic, and we will definitely go back next time we're in NOLA.“

“Can one of my most beautiful experiences? Louisiana delicious food and very friendly people very kind it really was wonderful to celebrate our anniversary in this place.“

“My family and I absolutely love this place. We go to the Elmwood location most of the time! The staff is always friendly and helpful! Our only issue is we never know what to choose from because it’s all so good! Thank you District Donuts for always keeping your standards high and food fresh!“

“Delicious and charming! Go!!“

“Best breakfast I had ever had! Will think about this food till we come Back!“

“Consistently delicious!! We make sure to always bring out of town guests here too!! It’s a definite New Orleans must eat!!! Love this place!“

“Would highly recommend this place for breakfast! The food is absolutely amazing! I visited in February 2025 and I wish I found it sooner in my trip to New Orleans. If I visited New Orleans again I know where I’d be going for breakfast ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“It’s dark, it’s cool, and they’ll play 60’s/70’s rock gems as the house music. The food is pretty good too. This is my favorite spot I’ve found after several years living in The Quarter. The vibe is perfect. Its the darkness and the music that really makes me not want to leave. It’s rock’n’roll without being a dive. Oh yeah, did I say the food is pretty good too?“

“Best Breakfast in New Orleans“

“Super friendly service. I ate alone at the bar. The mocktail I ordered was great. But the food was even better. I had the grilled romaine and the short rib entree. Definitely worth checking out. Plus the parking streetside was perfect for this expecting mama who can’t walk far in the summer heat.“

“Love this place! Great cocktails and food.“

“Un des meilleurs sandwich que j'ai mangé dans ma vie. Je recommande La "hot muffelatta". Un vrai délice !“

“Amazing food and perfect vibes! The drum was rich and flavorful, easily the best dish I’ve had in a while. The atmosphere made the whole night feel special. Highly recommend!“

“Great service and food! Staff were really personable and went above and beyond!“

“We really enjoyed Camilla’s Grill Uptown—delicious food and friendly, attentive service. The space is a little loud, but the lively atmosphere gives it a one-of-a-kind New Orleans feel.“

“Amazing restaurant. Thanks Francesca and staff for a great meal.“

“Absolutely Amazing! One of my favorite places“

“This is one of the truly great hotels in America. The rooms are wonderful, the Polo Club bar is fantastic, but what really makes the hotel is the staff. They are to a person, the most welcoming and professional staff you’ll ever meet in a hotel setting.“

“Bob Boudreau and I were in NOLA for 9 nights. Three of the nights we had reservations at other places with family. Our 1st night we looked up and found Jewel of the South. We loved it so much. we asked our nephew, his medical school advisor and his wife to join us. All three lived in NOLA and had never been here. All 5 of us would definitely go back in a heart beat. Great food. Great atmosphere. Great drinks. Great staff. GREAT ALL AROUND! FIVE STARS for Jewel of the South.“

“Very good food. Service was wonderful“

“Great! Good good. Vibe good. Beer good. All good.“

“We truly enjoyed the crawfish Creole beignets!!“

“The food was not what I expected, it was hot, fresh, and beautifully presented.“

“creative and lovely food in an amazing building“

“Craft cocktails the expert old fashion way“

“Alright so this place is sort of hidden-ish but I’m so glad I found it. I’ve been twice this past week and the reason I came back is because the bartender is also the DJ and he was so much fun (Noah, I think?). He was super helpful and played really great music. Might be my new regular spot for vibes alone!“

“AWESOME vegan gumbo !!! Horrible service - everyone out front acted as if we were inconveniencing them to order or pick up our food! I wish I hadn’t tipped 18% beforehand!“

“Amazing food! Hip vibe! Avacado toast was the best!!“

“This is the best breakfast ever! Friendly staff, great food, love the mom and pop atmosphere. ❤️“

“On a recommendation from a friend that was in New Orleans a few weeks ago I popped into Erin Rose to grab a Black Beer Beef Debris poboy. The depth of flavor is outstanding! I've been in town 5 days and it's the best thing I've eaten so far!“

“Had lunch there today for the first time and the food was absolutely delicious!“

“This was one of the best breakfast places I ate at while I stayed in New Orleans. i cant say enoigh positive things about this restaurant. The food was out of this world and the staff and service was 100/100 stars. Thank you so much for an fantastic food experience ❤️ ---- Lisa and Abby from Ontario, Canada“

“My waitress T was amazing!!!!!!! Best ever👌😊😊😊😊“

“We waited an hour for our food but it turned out so good !! The staff was very busy and very helpful !“

“I just had their home made BOUDIN w/ crackers, Crystal and creole mustard! as good as I have ever had! I met the girl that made it at the meat counter on April 18…she was proud and should be!“

“Wonderful food in a beautiful setting with great service!“

“My first trip to NOLA I fell in love with the food I got from here…. Made me want to move from IL to LA. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Betsy’s. Even got to meet a few Leo’s“

“😍 We Love the Runway Café!“

“One of the best meals I’ve had in New Orleans was at Toups! We had a charcuterie board with their house made hogs head cheese, chicken liver mousse and foie gras accompanied by house pickles. Simply incredible!! The hogs head cheese was the best I’ve ever had! I especially loved the chunkiness of it with nice pieces of tender pork! The crispy turkey necks! Oh my goodness… AMAZING! The braised lamb neck entree was exquisite with a generous portion and crispy spaetzle! Even leftover, it was great!! I also had their pork chop and applesauce cocktail which was creative and also delicious!! I highly recommend this restaurant! Great work Chef Isaac and team!“

“Great food and great service! The owner is very helpful. We own a small dive bar in MS and we have used many of the ideas that Cooter Browns does! This is a stop for us when we are in town.“

“Great place for dinner. We had 90 people and still fast service“

“Wonderful Valentine’s Day dinner! Such a cool vibe and delicious food!“

“I thought Kajunlicious was still only open for takeout, but when we walked up to the takeout door, they invited us in. They were very hospitable to my family and I and the food was delicious. I look forward to when they can open the bar!“

“The Gumbo is awesome! Definitely can’t wait to try the yakamein!“

“The food was delicious however, it was a little hot in there. Still a good time.“

“Always love it,great food and awesome service!......“

“The staff at One11 Hotel and Batture Bar were incredibly accommodating. Their professionalism and expertise was extremely helpful during the setup and execution of my wife’s surprise party! The loading dock proved to be an excellent location for a party! The outside area, with the pool and fire pit was incredibly beautiful. The rooms were exquisite, clean and well decorated. The bar area and the staff was great! I know all of our guests were impressed and said they will be back! Thanks again!“