50 Best Southern Restaurants near Westwego

“Great experience with a group of 10! All of the food was yummy and being able to walk outside and see alligators was a hit for the kids.“

“Great food! Very friendly wait staff.“

“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!“

“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!!!

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Kid-friendliness: My kids loves their food!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Great musicians !!! Come see them.“

“Yes Olde College Inn is a good to restaurant for NOLA's Uptown locals. It's a great spot for dinner and if you so feel inclined, walk through the Parking lot to, Rock 'n Bowl. The food is awesome. The waitstaff is friendly, attentive and professional. The prices are medium.“

“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!??“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“My favorite Poboys in New Orleans!“

“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.“

“The restaurant itself is designed beautifully. The tasting menu is well thought out, and it feels very classically French but with local ingredients. The rabbit was the standout but everything was delicious. Service was very friendly and attentive just a couple missteps along the way. There’s only one dining room and seating time but it still feels intimate. They invite you to come before dinner for a welcome cocktail and to explore the house. It was a nice night so we could enjoy the patio. Overall it just feels like a special dining experience! They do auto include gratuity which isn’t uncommon now, however I did think 25% was a bit higher than the standard 20% we normally see. We were dying to try this place and weren’t disappointed. We would come back for a special occasion.“

“Awesome small lil food shop. Was told to try their gumbo with extra gizzards. Very nice broth and it wasn't seasoned too much, very subtle and quaint. I would definitely eat here again, and enjoy the other flavors they may have. Staff is very friendly. And their chairs got cushions🥰“

“my husband and I enjoyed our time“

“The Red beans are soulful. Tastes like they are made from scratch and not a blue runner can. Also there’s this hot sausage and shrimp on bun that makes me wonder how’d you put these two things together but it works. The hotline warmers concern me since it’s outdated, but I’m sure if you put your hand on it you melt your fingerprints.“

“The food is amazing. The service is impeccable. I had the grits and shrimp so delicious. I will be back.“

“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.“

“Fast and friendly service, great food, decently price, and good serving sizes. Also the only place that satisfies my pregnancy cravings just right for shrimp“

“I used this restaurant to cater my department’s team meeting and they absolutely delivered in every aspect - delicious food, great service, and an overall wonderful, easy experience! This is hands down some of the best food I’ve had in this area and would recommend it to anyone for their catering and/or dining needs! Cannot wait to go back to try out the rest of their fantastic menu!“

“Best chicken ever!“

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

“We had a breakfast wrap that was Amaazing............“

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

“We had the turtle soup and pork belly appetizers, and cocktails at the bar with Claire! She was amazing. The smoked old fashioned was wonderful. We enjoyed the atmosphere and we can’t wait to go back :) Ben, Katie and Rick from Lafayette“

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

“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 ?“

“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?“

“Delish! Love the cornbread!“

“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!“

“Great food and service. This was our first eating experience in New Orleans. Gallier’s set the bar high. We enjoyed the red snapper and seafood platter for lunch.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Great food, great mission.“

“Absolutely Amazing! One of my favorite places“

“I love this Venue. I got to see many up and coming bands performing their way by thru the New Orleans "HOB's" Like for instance, Maroon 5, Evanescence, HIM just to name a few. love, love, love this Venue.“

“I highly recommend the food. The staff on the other hand was very hostile and awkward. The bartender kept making comments about customers and when she took Togo orders would audible verbalize being upset about not getting tips. The entire encounter was awkward and uncomfortable. The female bartender with red hair kept making remarks about customers complaining on her. We had a prepaid visa gift card we wanted to use to pay and realized that hen we went to pay that we did not have cash. We were going to go get cash and bring it back to her. UNTIL she looked at the receipt and stated “wow thanks guys” rolled her eyes and gave me a dirty look. She was not attentive and I kept having to ask other staff for help but we still wanted to tip her something until she was so rude to us.“

“Always have had a great experience here. Love the stuff and the food.“

“My bestie and I visited Monday during Essence Fest Weekend and had the best server Centorrey. She was very attentive and honest from the time we sat down til the time we departed. Her customer service was A+++ Centorrey made coming to this restaurant a joy that I had to see her manager personally and verbally tell him what an amazing job she did. Thank you so much Centorrey and Hadji (Manager) for a great experience. The food and drinks were on point as well just removed those little airplane fans because that do nothing for that NOLA heat. I'll see you guys on my next visit“

“Great food and great service!“

“This was my first time here and it was amazing! The bbq ribs fell off the bone and the collard greens were flat out delicious!! I would definitely recommend! The portions are great for the price too. The staff was really friendly and the service was fast. It is cash only so bring some with you, you won’t be disappointed.“