New American Restaurants near River Ridge, LA

“Village Inn of today (November, 2025) ain't what it used to be. FAR BETTER! Good facilities, great waitresses and serving the food to which we've all become accustomed. Going for the Friday catfish bar today, can't wait--3rd visit since they re-opened a couple of months ago.“

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

“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!“

“Christy and Mike really run a great and welcoming establishment. Felt at home from the first beverage through the fish chowder and manchego mushroom toast (both were phenomenal). Be sure to ask the master mixologist Annalee to mix you up a tasty beverage to start your day, or finish your dining experience. Great food and great people. A must visit when in New Orleans.“

“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.“

“Delicious and charming! Go!!“

“Very nice and cozy bar😉 we loved it!“

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

“Picked the location because of the reviews...B B did NOT disappoint, tuna app, mushroom gnocchi, espresso creme brule....of an the crab hash side (need that for breakfast)
Solid restauraunt , staff is on point
Really enjoyed it“

“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!“

“Today’s Fresh Catch 34

fish of the day, Louisiana lump crabmeat, garden maque choux, roasted corn sauce
I tried this and didn't like it. The fish was cooked perfectly but the maque choux and roasted corn sauce didn't work with the dish. Would have been better with fresh vegetables or even a potato dish.“

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

“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! 🦃 🧡🎁❤️🎄💚“

“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 best food in the whole city of NEW ORLEANS HOMECOOKED FOOD THAT IS“

“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! 😋👍“

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

“OMG they make the best kale! (and I don't generally like kale because most places aren't able to wilt it properly) everything they served was done to perfection. These two chronic complainers had literally nothing to complain about! we will be back!!“

“When we want a good burger, we go to Oscars! Great burgers and baked potato or sweet potato and a cold beer for a great dinner! Service Is great the ladies that work there are very friendly and the atmosphere is interesting, especially if you like Marilyn Monroe! Kind of a neighborhood bar so don’t expect the greatest atmosphere but it’s a fun place to have a burger.“

“Really nice clean atmosphere Lots of pool tables delicious bar foods and they sell lived and boiled crawfish 😋“

“Great place and lots of fun.“

“The best on the water an great dining“

“THE BEST FOOD EVER !!!!! A MUST TRY🤏🏽🤏🏽♥️♥️💯💯“

“Always delicious. Love their wraps and ranch dip.“

“Great people and greater food! Always the highlight of my week 🥰“

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

“My girlfriend and I absolutely loved the experience at Cure after an evening of enjoying Jazz Fest.
We ordered off the seasonal cocktail menu and wished we could have ordered everything off that list. 10/10 experience.
Great for a date night.“

“Westbank location was amazing yesterday for lunch!!! What a great staff they have there!!! Thank you, Harvey location, for making our lunch so pleasant! Personal, caring and friendly staff members are hard to encounter in 2024, and here they are at Zea’s!“

“visting from Key West and was welcomed like family.. wonder people“

“Great atmosphere along with great great service. The food is delicious and the drinks are tasty.“

“I have been coming here for 20 years or close to it. I love the hamburgers, garbage can nachos, spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, spinach and shrimp quesadillas, ribs, and recently discovered the Baja taco with salmon this summer. That’s my favorite go to meal now!!! I usually got a margarita on the rocks with dinner. But changed it up with a watermelon daiquiri with tajin on the rim. Delicious! This was one of my mom’s favorite places too. I sure miss going there with her sharing a hamburger together and having margaritas. Great neighborhood restaurant.“

“I cannot say enough fabulous things about this beautiful venue and Ms. Linda Novak, its proprietress and event coordinator. I approached Ms. Novak with less than one (1) months’ notice and an unusual request to propose to my girlfriend there after discovering that the Swoop-Duggins House was open for private events – years ago, my girlfriend (now fiancée) and I had our very first date “Cellar Door” (bar operated by previous tenant/owner), but I had been advised that it had been shut down in Hurricane Ida. I was so thrilled to see that Ms. Novak was now hosting events in the space again and invited myself over for a walk-through as soon as I got in contact with her. Despite my paltry budget (much less than she normally agrees to rent the space for); an insanely complicated plan for a proposal (I had to lead my girlfriend in through a side entrance that she’d not recognize, then ask Ms. Novak to herd in in 30 guests to the front room within a 5-minute window before bringing my fiancée out to propose to her on the balcony where Ms. Novak had provided a perfect “hiding spot” under a tablecloth for my friend to photograph the proposal, after which I brought her down the courtyard steps where she coordinated the timing of my friend’s dad’s trumpet-playing); an ever-changing number of guests and menu items (from 12 to 35 and then back down to an eventual 30); and two highly-invested mothers participating in the surprise, Ms. Novak graciously and seamlessly pulled off an engagement event that most people that I was crazy for even attempting.Ms. Novak spent weeks working with me and my friends and family to ensure that everything went right in this multi-layered plan that likely would take the award for “venue’s worst nightmare event” – from coordinating walk-throughs in the week leading up to the event, to actually playing a part in the surprise herself (she went so far as to make fake signage and decorations for another “event” that was to take place that night; and put her acting skills to work to make my charade more believable), she was beyond incredible. All of my guests asked whether she was a wedding coordinator that we could hire, given her flawless facilitation of the entire evening – if only she were available to handle my wedding! Needless to say, my fiancée was thrilled and said yes. We now hope to plan an engagement party or wedding event at the Swoop-Duggins House next year.As for the venue itself, Ms. Novak has done an impeccable job of decorating the space down to the very last detail – it is New Orleans through and through, and captures the essence of the Crescent City through its décor and ambiance. Cocktails and appetizers were of course fabulous, as well. No way to go wrong with this venue and Ms. Novak. Thank you.“

“Best place in the world. I love this place. Inside info… (if you want to be an instant insider, play Prince on the juke. Then go smoke on the back porch. Share your smoke if anyone is around to share with. Good things will happen.). Funnest all nighter in the world.“

“Great crawfish on Friday nights.“

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

“Many a time I have wandered into the Lavin-Bernick Center in search of a tasty treat that will satisfy my craving for excellence, but only today did I find what I have yearned so eagerly for. When a mysterious man in a trench coat whispered to me the secrets of the hidden menu, I rushed to Wow and asked for one simple item: the Jackson Cushing special. Although the workers were resistant to serve me, they finally caved when I leapt over the counter and begged on my knees. As soon as I was done with this meticulously and gracefully cooked fish dish, I wept, for I know that nothing in life will ever come close to the absolute pleasure this cuisine brought me. I strongly recommend every reader to pursue this euphoria that has changed me forever.“

“Love love love!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Best Burger in Metairie ....bunch of TVs to watch all the sports you could want“

“Small, quaint restaurant. We were warmly welcomed. The food was good and the service was pleasant. I do the believe the menu is different at this location compared to others. It seemed there was a lot less selection to choose from here. We would return.“

“Great food, great service and beautiful surroundings. Usually hotel food can be run of the mill. Not this place! We could have eaten every meal there! We went for breakfast had pancakes, French toast, omelettes, and the waiter brought beignets!!! Fantastic. Hats off to this restaurant and the hotel as well!“

“Absolutely love both the Delachaise spots, the one on Maple and the St Charles location.

They are my favorite spots to come alone and just vibe. The atmosphere is always right, even as I sit here during the Muse Mardi Gras parade, I am grateful to have my own personal spot in the mix.

There is always something new to find on the wine list, the goose fat fries are banging every time and the staff have a way of making me feel like a friend instead of a customer.

Will continue to make it over at least twice a month.“

“So I found this restaurant on tik-tok and was not disappointed me and my family of 6 ate great we a re from Maryland and love southern cooking. Our waitress Tae was nothing but amazing, she explained everything and was very patient with us which made the experience more better. I would definitely revisit stop in and check them out.“

“Everything was excellent ! friendly staff!! fresh food! Fast food! Atmosphere!! just love everything about it!!“

“Bf has been raving about this place for years about the Shrimp Ducky. My First time and Came alway from Texas. The food was amazing. I am disappointed in the person at the hostess stand. She was a little rude and not hospitable. We had a togo order due to our dog in the car. We don’t know where to go to pick up the order and it left us wandering the restaurant.“

“The food here continues to blow you away. The puppy drum was absolutely stellar, crispy around the edges and mounted on lovely buttery pureed sweet potatoes. The gnocchetti sardi with bolognese ragu and ricotta was SO impressively PERFECT. Wow! Weren't expecting such an incredible experience as this! Please don't stop what you're doing here! The kitchen is amazing. We in Lakeview are so proud to have a world class place such as this. Bravo!!! We care and appreciate you and thank you!! Only if the bar were speedier with getting out their items would the overall experience be better.“

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

“Had the wild mushroom pizza. Absolutely delicious Fries were also delicious But the chocolate cake and vegan vanilla ice cream cream was to die for! Highly recommend“

“The shrimp and grits were delicious.“