New American Restaurants in New Orleans, LA

“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.“

“We were on vacation for one of our kids wedding The hotel we were staying at is located just in front of the restaurant What an amazing find to have this kind of food and wonderful atmosphere right around the corner of the hotel in walking distance Less than 5 minutes Can’t say enough about the staff from the hostesses to the servers and the wonderful chefs The 1st time we sat at the bar to watch the food being made which helped with selection 2nd time we sat at a table because we knew what we wanted Overall experience with my family coming to the restaurant is you’re missing out on one of the best kept secrets Absolutely delicious and wonderful meal From start to finish My Family & I want to say thank you so much for taking care of us and making us feel at home“

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

“The fancy drinks 🍹 are titillating and the appetizers are fantastic. However, the entrees were not impressive. The chicken was served undercooked and the shrimp dish was overcooked and very greasy. Ambiance is what you pay for here and the delicate mix of intoxicating flavors in their cocktails! Staff is very friendly!“

“The hands of God himself made this food!!! 11000/10“

“Delicious and charming! Go!!“

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

“Most amazing staff and the wine and food pairing recommendations were perfect.“

“Absolutely excellent all around. Everyone at our table loved what they ordered. The duck special was fantastic. For a memorable meal, you can’t go wrong.“

“Creative and well executed. Lovely wait staff.“

“Absolutely delicious dinner, dessert, and a lovely conversation with Kelly Bopp, Granne Guice, and WJK4 at the newly reopened Gautreau’s Restaurant. Make your reservations early! 🦃 🧡🎁❤️🎄💚“

“The Best Bartender in New Orleans!

Let me tell y’all something — Olivia is hands down the BEST bartender in the city of New Orleans! From the moment we walked in, her energy was unmatched. Her customer service? A1. She was friendly, professional, and knew exactly how to keep the vibe right.

Whether it was a custom cocktail or just good conversation, Olivia delivered every time. You could tell she takes pride in what she does, and it shows in how she treats every single customer. I highly recommend checking her out next time you’re at the bar. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed!“

“Amazing food and great service. We will definitely be back.“

“I visited the location on Ponchatrain in Nola last night _ I will NEVER dine in late at night - The host was outside playing with the managers dog in the parking lot - She walked in the side door and greeted me picked up the menu and NEVER sanitized or washed her hands. The server complained about it being slow- My food came out cold- The manager on duty last didn't care- They put my side dishes in the microwave They served me the same cold chicken I sent back and just put it on the grill for a few minutes. Horrible customer service experience and the quality of the food was worse.“

“Love this place! Great cocktails and food.“

“Food is usually great- this time all 6 of our entrees were cold to luke warm, not hot at all! Very disappointing! Crawfish Delacroix is not worth 27.00, not at all!! Gave us free dessert and half off our drinks- should have gave us half off the bill!!“

“Came for a snack, left spiritually changed.

Tuna crudo? Basically ocean sashimi with a gym membership. Calamari? Crunchy, spicy, and possibly illegal in three states. Redfish dip smoked me instead. Sriracha cauliflower? Cauli-Pow! Fried green tomatoes slapped harder than a grandma with a flyswatter. Short ribs fell apart like my diet. Gnocchi? Little pasta pillows from carb heaven. Bananas Foster crème brûlée? Set my soul on fire and caramelized it.

Would sell a kidney to eat here again.“

“We recently had our son's rehearsal dinner @ Suis Generis. There aren't enough words to describe our wonderful experience. The staff was amazing and Chef Ernie is incredibly talented! This is the perfect place to host an event!! Try them for dinner, too!“

“Wonderful wonderful place to have a pastry, speciality coffee, and delicious breakfast! (They also have lunch!) We had some of their speciality coffee, the BearCat breakfast, pastry’s, and the breakfast burrito. So. Good. The whole staff works hard together and I loved the overall experience. Great location, too. The vibe today was fun! We can’t wait to go back.“

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

“Great unique cocktails, relaxed atmosphere and knowledgeable staff.“

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

“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.“

“absolutely a cozy vibe and great food!!!“

“Only open the days I work 😕“

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

“Great food, Great atmosphere, 10/10 would recommend!!!“

“my husband and I enjoyed our time“

“Held our resident building mixer last night. GREAT venue, food, service, all top notch. I like to float between Rusty Nail and Sidecar depending on my mood.“

“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!“

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

“Really good food and fantastic, friendly service. Great happy hour deals (1/2 price) on wine and apps. Definitely recommend.“

“We visited with our paranormal group. We experienced the seance room and the room set up like the attic. Had several experiences! but nothing compares to the short ribs! these are the most delicious ribs we ever tasted and served on mash and carrots 5 yummy from me! then to top our night off we got to meet the fabulous owner Marita which I have all her books and love to read. The atmosphere is amazing as well!“

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

“This place is IT! please come see NOELLE and her boss/cook Matt. Omg, the foood, the vibe, the convos, the fact it's a local joint but also so welcoming to everyone was just ideal. It's got a dive type of vibe, and also a very obscure feel. Like, you shouldn't be here, but again, you should! Tried every type of egg roll, pulled pork sandwich and the crawfish queso dip OMG, so delicious. Again, Noelle, just felt like family!!“

“Great place and lots of fun.“

“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!“

“Awesome crew. Great food and service“

“Lovely wine forward but beer and whiskey and gin and cider available in a full bar, few vegetarian options but my lady swears by the goose fat fried fries and Chinese five spice chicken wings, good wine selection and lovely atmosphere.

Vegetarian options: Few and far between, unfortunate. But a lovely location, great service, and excellent alcohol selection.“

“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.“

“Junior's is an absolutely wonderful spot. I took my family of 8 and the experience could not have been better.

We walked right in, grabbed our table and started with drinks (all delicious) and the appetizers were lovely (especially the brussel sprouts).

Everyone enjoyed his/her individual entrees and our wonderful server was efficient and personable. We had to skip dessert, but the options looked tasty.

Junior's is certainly a place I'll return to.“

“An excellent little club. Happened into this place to hear the jazz combo playing. Great band, decent acoustics and service was good.“

“Absolutely OBSESSED with this place — I honestly can’t say enough good things! From the moment I walked in, everything was chef’s kiss perfection. The atmosphere? Immaculate. The staff? Incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely seem to love what they do. Every detail felt thoughtful and elevated, like they’ve truly mastered the art of making people feel welcome and taken care of. And the food? Let me just say — the red beans and fried fish deserve their own standing ovation. Perfectly seasoned, cooked to absolute perfection, and full of flavor that hits all the soul food notes. I’m still thinking about it days later. It’s the kind of plate that makes you close your eyes with the first bite and forget about everything else. Five stars isn’t enough. If you’re on the fence — GO. This place is an absolute gem and then some.“

“Meril, Meril how I love you This is one of our favorite spots to go for date night or just meeting some friends for dinner and delicious cocktails. Service is always top-notch. We usually have a main waiter and then someone assisting with the table. But don't take that as a stuffy, uppity place to be, it's very casual and nice to have servers taking care of the table all throughout the meals. Apps: we decided to make a meal out of appetizers, and we kind of went overboard. Definitely small plates but big enough to share with leftovers if you do it right. We decided to order appetizers and make that our meal. We chose the Bacon Braised Collard Greens from the daily specials. We also chose Smoked Fish Dip, Crispy Cod Sliders, Deviled Eggs, Korean Fried Chicken Wings and Pad Thai Cauliflower For cocktails we started with English Turn(grapefruit but not sour), Tchoup(cucumber deliciousness) and Albariño(smooth white wine). All so good! It was also our 11 year anniversary and they surprised us with some cotton candy and a sparkler! Perfection!“

“Marcus is an awesome chef!“

“Just drove a group there for dinner! A great place to dine!“

“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!! 🥂🥂“

“We had a great breakfast and our waitress was amazing.“

“Visiting NOLA for the weekend with two children. We had brunch here before going to the zoo. The food was spectacular and the staff super friendly and helpful!“

“The second my husband and I walked in this past Sunday, we were greeted. Walking in to a welcoming environment is a feeling that makes you feel like family. They had great customer service, were friendly, and the food was amazing. They definitely had the package deal. Anybody can serve food, but being able to serve food, have good customer service, and have the food to taste great is hard to come across. I can see them going far. This restaurant future is very bright.“