42 Best Bar & Grill in New Orleans

“the other day was my first time going as it was recommended by a good friend. it is, hands down ,my new favorite establishment in new orleans! the staff were very friendly and welcoming. they were quick to point me to menu favorites that i,a meat eater, and my friend, a vegetarian ,both loved! I had the hot sausage burger and gumbo and my friend had the island veggie burger.any bar that throws down for Bowies birthday is tops in my book. the vibe is very true art forward as well as the patrons. .Even though I was new to a lot of the crowd it seemed like they were happy I was there. i will be back!10/10 stars.“

“Every time I visit from Florida I MUST visit and have a slap burger.“

“We had THE best “bar food” ever here! We planned on another meal and got tired of walking. We ducked in this place and man it was some of the best food we ate all weekend in NO! The service was just as fabulous as the food and we cannot wait to come back!“

“cj made our night and all of the staff were great!! She assured us their food was great and she was right! We tried so many things and they were tasty. Wonderful place to watch football and glad us Midwestern people stick together😅“

“The vibe is what I needed!! Period.“

“Most wonderful bar in new Orleans great food atmosphere people going back in September for 45th anniversary tell them shotgun sent you“

“Don’t sleep on the Schooner! They were happy to put an obscure soccer match on a big screen for us, cook us delicious food (the fish and chips were a highlight, as were the weekend special Buffalo chicken dip egg rolls), and pour us some great drinks. Amazing vibes during the day and at night, wonderful staff (hi guys!) and cozy atmosphere. Can’t recommend highly enough.“

“Stopped in for breakfast, and had Tessa as our Bartender/Waitress. The breakfast was well prepared, tasty, and reasonably priced. Served promptly, and warm. The atmosphere was wonderful the day before Mardi Gras. The patrons nice to speak with. Across from the Dauphine Hotel...don't miss this great little hidden jewel. Ask for Tessa! Tell her Megan and Lance sent you!!“

“Dope spot definitely my favorite to place to get a quick bite to eat and drinks“

“As a local, Backspace Bar is one of my favorite low-key spots in the Quarter. The playlists are peak millennial emo in the best way. The kind of music that makes you sing along and remember your Warped Tour years. I’ve never heard anything in here that wasn't on point.
Its location near several major music venues makes it an ideal stop before a show for a drink and a quick bite. Easy, convenient, and way better than wandering into a random tourist bar.
The menu is smaller, but everything is done really well and the portions are massive. The Brussels sprouts are my go-to and easily big enough to share with at least three people.
The staff is genuinely friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the overall vibe feels like a true locals bar hiding in plain sight among the overpriced BS.“

“Drinks on point! Atmosphere is fun and energetic!“

“Outstanding place. Very laid back, enjoyable environment, OMG, the owner of the restaurant was AMAZING , she has always been super Amazing, friendly, Sweet, she definitely made our night each time Perfect. Very nice please to visit and enjoy a relaxing day after work. Thank you!!“

“Great neighborhood joint!“

“Creative food items with delicious lunch and dinner specials. Great cocktails 🍹and friendly service!“

“food was amazing. service was fabulous and the atmosphere was great! go here! it's worth the ferry ride!“

“Ana amazing spot tucked away just off of Filmore. We had a super rad time. The bar happened to be celebrating a customers birthday, so there were a good amount of folks right when the bar opened. Everyone was friendly and enjoying the company of others. Only took about 10 minutes before we started dancing. The bar serves food, but I did not try anything this round. But, I have a reason to go back.“

“Our dinner was delicious and the waitstaff was kind and attentive. The garlic fries are very good, and the shrimp po boys were great!“

“Always a good experience!“

“Dined in, ordered gumbo, crayfish eggrolls, BBQ wings. The gumbo was delicious...a true Nola taste. The crayfish eggroll with a light savory sauce was cooked to perfection and BBQ wings w/ celery sticks were the best. Food was served with a beautiful presentation. This spot is a hidden gem. You have to check it out. We will be back.“

“No real outside signage to inform walkers that a bar and restaurant is there. No clear entrance to bar/restaurant unless you are a guest at the hotel. Only managed to stumble across it by word of mouth. The lighting is a bit too dim, way too loud to hear the bartender, kept having to ask him to repeat himself. Really limited vegetarian options on the menu but the feed green tomato sandwich is good. The service and knowledgeable recommendations by Austin were excellent, Glenn was extremely nice and helpful.“

“Nice little place to grab some beers and enjoy the fresh air blowing in from the big open windows. They have a lot of taps with plenty of locally brewed options and bartenders that are happy to help you choose. Service was friendly and genuine and not in your face. An easy walk from the convention center and cruise hotels.“

“Wonderful people who work there! Pizza was great!🍕“

“Come in as stranger leave as family“

“Great eating!! B please try this place“

“Next level delicious.
Had the Honduran tacos (with chicken) and they were an EXPERIENCE.
Savory, salty, spicy, creamy and bright crunchy mixed vegetable coleslaw all wrapped into a crunchy fried corn tortilla (similar looking to a flauta). And a BIG plate of them for only $10? Yes please!
You have to try this place.
Everything is so affordable and delicious.
Excellent quality and value for feeding a group too. ?“

“I know! It's like Groundhog Day... The same thing over & over again. “Great Place!”, “Amazing Food!”, “Glorious Staff!“ Does it get old? Nope. Somehow it just gets better & better, and as much as it's the food, it's truly the people who make the experience one that keeps you coming back again & again. Like us. Special shout out to Serena, Nick & Kelly for making our friend Mike feel at home. Peace y'all“

“We had the pleasure of visiting this establishment this past weekend as a part of a stop during a party bus tour. I feel like it is a hidden gem that more people should frequent. The drink prices are good and the locals are friendly. Great atmosphere!“

“Adult atmosphere, very clean restrooms, great music, competent friendly staff, tasty food, and owner King Frank Charles is the epitome of what entrepreneurship should be. Your first visit will get you hooked for sure. Great for parties and gatherings of all kinds. Can't say enough about this place.“

“If you are neuro divergent and need a relatively quite place to take refuge from the chaos of the street, this is the place! The music is a normal level - not normal for bars, regular normal - and the staff was very acomodating. Mocksville was great as well and my friend enjoyed his hurricane. Thank goodness!“

“We ordered a lot of small plates and enjoyed every one of them. The charred broccoli was fantastic and we paired it with a side of rice to soak up all of that great sauce. The Salad was great, but I think the beets could have been cooked longer and it would have made the dish better. The sweet potato was perfect. We enjoyed our fresh strawberries served in an antique tea cup with a side of homemade chocolate. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Reservations are needed for this restaurant and all of the good restaurants in New Orleans“

“I was lost in this world; not knowing who I was or what I was doing. But then, I had a slice of Broadway Pizza, and my life has never been the same since. A true piece of pizza artistry“

“I went into the Bronx Bar, which is the bar side of New York Pizzeria, a half an hour before closing to grab some take-out Italian for my chef husband to eat when he got home after working a night shift. I got the pasta marinara with meatballs since we were burned out on delivery pizza. I was plesantly surprised. The kitchen was technically closed for the night, but you could get certain menu items if you ordered at the bar. The food was excellent-the meatballs were definitely homemade, and the bartender gave me a free soda as I waited at the bar for my food to come out of the kitchen. I recommend this place, very good for a late-night bite to go.“

“Wings and burgers are exceptional! Outside Patio is so inviting!“

“amazing food and service. the staff was awesome“

“Everyone at the Omni Riverfront is so friendly. Especially Miss Pam the best bartender around.“

“I stopped by to grab a bite to eat after a parade late night. They have a limited menu but are quick and very courteous. The store is interesting enough to wait for the 10 minutes it took to make my burger. The burger was good and fries were ok as well. Not bad for an under $11 meal. The employees were very nice and communicative.“

“This place surprised us. We did not expect such amazing flavors to come from this small family owned restaurant/bar. It's definitely a place where local people go to enjoy some good Mexican and Honduran food/culture. Great food, thank you.“

“Great food! Great music!!“

“The food was absolutely amazing! During our 5-day stay in New Orleans, we visited most of the city’s most popular restaurants, but surprisingly, the best food we had was right here at the Hyatt Regency restaurant. The shrimp, gumbo, oysters, and sushi were all delicious and top-notch.

Manager Arina and Kaleb made our evening truly special — warm, attentive, and full of great energy. Next time I’m in New Orleans, this will be the first place I come back to for an incredible meal.“