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!“

“Delicious and charming! Go!!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

“Love this place! Great cocktails and food.“

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

“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!“

“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?“

“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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

“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!“

“Best Breakfast in New Orleans“

“Beggars Banquet is an absolute gem! The food was outstanding every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Their craft cocktails are spectacular and some of the best I've had. The service was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The atmosphere is relaxing and comfortable, making it the perfect place to enjoy a great meal and unwind. I highly recommend Beggars Banquet and can't wait to come back!“

“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“

“So amazing!! Elevated twists on the dishes!! Great atmosphere, and an incredible experience!! Never disappoints!!“

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

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

“Quite possibly the best breakfast I've ever had. Simply amazing! I will definitely be returning the next time I visit NOLA. Thank you so much! 😋👍“

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

“Craft cocktails the expert old fashion way“

“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.“

“We truly enjoyed the crawfish Creole beignets!!“

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Absolutely Amazing! One of my favorite places“

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“Great brunch menu and tasty drinks“

“The food was excellent and our server Ashley was great!!“

“Had a solo dinner here tonight and received fantastic food and service. The beef fat griddled waygu and potato pave were sensational - pair it with the corn babies for an over the top experience. The bar was equally wonderful; the Autumn Oracle was especially noteworthy. Service was so loving and friendly; I lingered far longer than necessary just to savor and converse. If the persimmon ice cream is available, GET IT. PS — I see racists and homophobes have review-bombed these folks, so bring your queer dollars and support the family as they serve up amazing eats and inclusivity.“

“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.“

“creative and lovely food in an amazing building“

“Yeah baby. Oystiz, swimpz, roazzbeef dabrie on french bread“

“Had the most delightful time with our server, Sarah on Sunday evening. These days, it’s a stretch to get a pleasant person taking your orders. She was bright, happy , very attentive and just made our time enjoyable. She’s also studying at be a Nurse and we spoke about her future! John…she’s a keeper for sure. The food was great as always:..“

“Delicious dog! 🤤 And the chicken tenders for my daughter were fresh.“

“Everyone loves New Orleans! For real it is a vibe all in itself and purely like no other! The same is to say about this spot! Set in between the first and second block of bourbon street the location is everything! The gateway to PARTY!!this music venue and bar holds live music every day till the wee hours of the morning at times! Their house band Steve Mignano will captivate you for hours and Bangbang and their other bands will not disappoint either! This is a great spot while touring the city and bourbon street or for a fabulous cocktail after an exquisite dinner in the quarter!! Even great for date night or a special event!! A must visit! Their bartenders are fun and inviting and their strawberry lemonade is a cocktail I’d recommend!“

“Tasty last minute dinner.

Great N/A drinks (Nothing Compares 2U).

Small plates x5. Faves: Pimento Cheese and Steak Tartar

It’s a tad loud but was consistent with the vibe and theme.“

“Stellar food, service, and atmosphere!“

“The food and the service!“

“Very good food. Service was wonderful“