50 Best Southern Restaurants in New Orleans

“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?“

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

“We were blown away on our first visit this morning!! Ryan is a talented mixologist in the bar creating beautiful, delicious and truly unique drinks. Our server Louis was incredibly charming and attentive, giving us excellent menu choices —as it was a hard decision. Every dish was a work of art—both in presentation and flavor. The whole experience was top-notch, and we can’t wait to come back!“

“I’m a local who has dined at many N.O. restaurants and Cafe Amelie is my favorite. Charming atmosphere and THE BEST food and drinks!“

“Wild South is the best place to enjoy a cozy, delicious meal focused on Southern cuisine.
We went on a Wednesday night the week before Christmas, so it was slower than normal, which allowed us to sit at the chef's table and get unfettered attention from the staff and chefs. We ordered the 5 course prefix menu, and everything came perfectly timed, and perfectly portioned, to the point where we left satisfied but not overly full. I paired this with their Sherry flight, which allowed me to experience a wide range of styles they have to offer.
The first course was an escabeche-esque snapper, eaten in a rice cracker. The second course was an ode to New England style chowder. Both items were not listed on the menu at the time.
We were interrupted by an intermezzo of uni and trout roe topped chicken schnitzel bites, followed by the vegetable course of broccolini, carrots and peppers, topped with a pumpkin XO sauce, and goat creme fraiche.
The main course was a brined and one-week dry-aged pork chop, with radicchio and sweet potatoes.
Pre-dessert was a refreshing scoop of strawberry sorbet, and dessert was a nod to chocolate mint ice cream, but with merengue and toasted sesame, along with Creole cream cheese custard with strawberries and poached carrots.
Overall we had an amazing time, enjoying our camaraderie with the chefs and staff, and would highly recommend going back and enjoying a meal with friends. We will definitely be back when we return to New Orleans.“

“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!!“

“We were recommended to Elizabeth’s by a friend and thankfully we went early in our visit to New Orleans, because we ate breakfast here every day of our trip! From the incredible food, one of the best spicy margaritas, and their welcoming, friendly, staff. Thank you for the great meals and memories!“

“Food was amazing. Service was top notch! Shaira was our server. She did an amazing job. Definitely would come back!“

“Cafe Sbisa is kind of a little hole in the wall on Decatur but has the absolutely best Sunday jazz brunch. It’s not super fancy and has great mimosa deals, great food and great music.“

“My son and I had the absolute pleasure of eating supper at the Mosquito supper Club last night. We drove from Pensacola Florida and it was so absolutely divine. I am originally from Mississippi and my entire life I have eaten gulf coast seafood. Best gumbo, ceviche was amazing, crabs claws yum. Tomato and cucumber salad with croutons. I cannot remember the names of everything. Potato salad with so good with a dash of hot sausage and in the gumbo I have never heard of doing it this way. We chose communal seating and enjoyed talking to everyone at our table. The ambiance of the mismatched vintage silver ware. The beautifully aged house with its milk glass lighting and copper ceiling medallions and aged plaster walls. It was such beautiful experience. The buttermilk ice cream with fig sorbet. Yum.“

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

“It's a great place! I really liked the chef's idea of using great local ingredients and not overly complicating the dish. You don't feel rushed, the ambience is nice and they did a good job with the wine pairing.

This is definitely a place to go if you want to have a great time, take your time and enjoy the food and the company you're with.“

“Oysters and pita/crab dip were delicious! Service was a little rough. My husband got his oysters before I got my meal- he had that and his drink finished before I received my food. We tried to be patient because they were somewhat busy, but watched our server take off her apron and leave before ever coming back to our table after drop off. We had 2 other waiters and what looked like management walk by several times, and even though I tried to get their attention, never looked our way or stopped. Finally made eye contact with a gal working closer to the front who came over and was very sweet, apologizing as our waitress had just quit. She brought out my food that'd been sitting there for quite a while, so the muffalettas weren't great, coleslaw warm. She never came back or reassigned someone to us, no one checked on us for drink refills, etc. Had to flag her down to place another food and drink order, again because no one else was helping us. After that, zero service, no one stopped at our table to check on us, and nothing 'taken care of' for the mishap. We came at a time where we were able to see the end of one band and start of a new- both fantastic, so that was good. Would recommend based on food and music, maybe not so much service.“

“my husband and I enjoyed our time“

“I experienced this restaurant for the first time when I came here from New York!It was very good!“

“Spent my birthday here in May. What a way to celebrate! I felt like royalty. The food and service were equally matched 10/10. The portion size was perfect and the drinks were amazing. Valet was also great. I will be visiting again.“

“Excellent experience. Highly recommend. We tried almost half the menu, drinks and desserts included. Great all around.“

“Delish! Love the cornbread!“

“This place really left a lasting impression. From the hostess, our server, the bathrooms, food, price point, time we spent. Everything was on point. We had oysters, gumbo, bisque, redfish, and house salad. Everything was divine!!! Keep up the good work! Also loved that it was so very clean.“

“Here for Mardi Gras, staff is phenomenal. True southern hospitality! & We love Sabrina the bartender!“

“Highly recommend the Coolinary menu…2 weeks left. Delicious & creative redfish dish, shrimp bisque, & pecan pie. Service was also perfect. Can’t wait to dine there again!“

“Absolutely Amazing! One of my favorite places“

“Today was our first time having food from here. We ordered via Uber Eats. Everything was absolutely delicious! my kids and I were beyond satisfied. The portions were plentiful, allowing our family food for tomorrow as well.“

“The staff at Lula were wonderful! Went to look at the accommodations for a rehearsal dinner. The staff showed us the Barrel Room and explained the setup for the amount of guest expected. They are very accommodating for your needs. Lunch was delicious! Shrimp and grits and Fried pickled mirlitons with a poblano dipping sauce were a hit. Our server, Jalen was the best! Definitely a place to visit in NOLA.“

“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.“

“Yes yes yes. I finally was able to sit down and eat here while I was in town and it’s 10/10. I came on a Sunday when they had meatloaf and mashed potatoes, but of course I had to get some sides to try. My favorites were the smothered green beans and potatoes and pickle cheese (enough to where I’d get those every time I come in if they’re on the menu). Also, those ✨wings✨ omg. They’re habanero pineapple white BBQ wings, but don’t be scared - they’re not overly spicy. I’d say they’re more smoky than spicy. So good. The smothered okra and pot roast were also flavorful and delicious.

The restaurant itself has a very retro/vintage vibe that I think goes really well with the homemade cooking, and the service is very good. I was able to bring my favoritest boy (my dog Cashew) onto the back patio where we enjoyed a late lunch. I’ll be back!“

“Chicken sandwiches are phenomenal“

“Amazing dining experience at Annunciation. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. The food is delicious, will definitely be coming back.“

“Amazing gumbo! Best in the city. Scallops were cooked perfectly. Excellent service and nice atmosphere! Check it out!“

“The people in there were extremely nice and professional. I ordered the fried pork chop with red beans and rice, mustard greens and macaroni and it was amazing. The food was a bit pricy but for what you get, you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend you try it out.“

“Best Cochon De Lait poboy ever!!!“

“SO JUICY! Consensus is this is the best fried chicken this group of 6 has ever had. The McHardy’s Bourbon sauce can’t be missed, and the Mango Habanero and Jerk sauces are also a must try. The fried okra was excellent. The staff were kind, attentive, helpful, and fab! Can’t wait to come back!! 11/10“

“Recommendation and service from Mary were great!!! She kept us full & hydrated! If you haven’t been here in a while definitely come give them a try. Truly a great NOLA experience and hospitality.“

“I came all the way from Compton, Cali to try this offa a TikTok I seen and it was worth the flight. they got everything in this place too.“

“This place needs a parking lot or get the street assigned parking or SOMETHING. The line was almost out the door so I knew it had to be good when I walked in. They were out of stock of half the menu. I got beef and shrimp yakiamein with a side of potatoes. Total of $28. Me personally this was enough food for leftovers; I added a pack of beef ramen and enjoyed the yakaimein flavor ! Theres chairs to sit but it gets too crowded with people waiting so I ate in my car.

Dietary restrictions: Request it with the cashier. Check the food before walking out the store

Parking: Good lick cuz theres none

Kid-friendliness: This is more of a TO-GO restaurant

Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible. Theres 2-3 steps to walk inside. Everything else is level“

“OMG, I love this place. Their food is amazing. The customer service is top notch. This is the best place to get wing on the Westbank.

Top Notch service ya’ll!!!

Parking: .

Kid-friendliness: My kids loves their food!“

“Ate here multiple times during our stay at the attached Royal Sonesta Hotel. Always excellent service and delicious food. The majority of the staff are grown ups who know how to provide above average service. Had breakfast and brunch. The kids they had at the front door check-in were usually sub-par but we still loved the place. Robert was the fav!“

“Great food reasonably priced. Much better than some of the better known and prettier places we’ve eaten at in Nola. We had the super dome and Benson Boogie. We will be back!“

“Stopped in after church and was pleasantly surprised. Ate at the bar and was waited on immediately. Food was excellent. My husband said that I was judging him because he didn’t have a crumb left!??“

“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!“

“One of the best poboys I have ever tasted.“

“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.“

“Food is very good, well seasoned, with chunks of ham and pork, sausage, plenty enough food to fill you up. I had the every monday southern meal, red beans and rice, with a smoothered porkchop, and a side of french bread. Taste was good, price was below 15 dollars with tax, and more than enough food on the plate to have it to go! The area is not great, but its close to alot of bussinesses and close to St Charles ave. Over all, i will be back to try other hot food plates they will have later on. Their AC might not work well, but hopefully they ll fix it soon, bc these dog days of summer is pretty brutal.“

“Good choices for breakfast that are affordable.“

“Amazing food and staff! love the atmosphere and laid back vibe. perfect place to stop in for a to go drink or sit and have a full meal! Definitely check it out if you are in NOLA! Pet friendly and kid friendly!“

“Friendly ppl great food I was in New Orleans and they treat u like you are from there just all around good ppl THANKS“

“I've been three times in the past coupla weeks because it's that damn good. They're doing an awesome all-day special right now (see picture I uploaded) and it's an amazing deal for how much food you get. Their potato salad is possibly the best I've ever had so I highly recommend it as a side. Friendly and very fast service. I wish I'd discovered this place sooner and I'll probably go again tomorrow.“

“I loved the view at the hotel not to mention the classiness of the staff and hotel it's self, it was memorable for sure. The attention that put into the decorations made for great pictures as well as the ballrooms we rented out!!! Kick off to our book signing was amazing ?“

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