The Best Places to Eat and Drink in New Orleans

1. • Jewel of the South 94

   • Exquisite Southern Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bar | Winner

   2. Esquire
      The Best Martinis in America | Tuxedo Tails

   3. Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Bar Team | Winner

   
   

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   • 1026 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Emeril's 93

   • Elegant Contemporary Louisianan Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      2 Stars

   2. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #30

   3. Food & Wine
      The Top 15 US Restaurants

   
   

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   • 800 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
   • Website

3. • Dakar NOLA 93

   • Inpired Senegalese Pescatarian Tasting
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #6

   2. Bon Appétit
      America's Best New Restaurants

   3. USA Today
      Restaurants of the Year

   
   

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   • 3814 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Acamaya 89

   • Rustic Mexican Seafood Restaurant
   
   

   1. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List

   2. Eater
      The Best New Restaurants in America

   3. Eater
      Best New Restaurant

   
   

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   • 3070 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Cure 89

   • Modern Southern Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. The Pinnacle Guide
      1 Pin

   2. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Bars | #50

   3. Esquire
      The Best Martinis in America | Promises Promises

   
   

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   • 4905 Freret St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Ayu Bakehouse 88

   • Modern New Orleans Bakery
   
   

   1. Food & Wine
      Best Dishes Our Editors Ate This Year | Boudin Boy

   2. Food & Wine
      Best New Chefs | Kelly Jacques

   3. The Infatuation
      Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now

   
   

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   • 801 Frenchmen St New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Chandelier Bar 86

   • Glamorous New Orleans Hotel Bar
   
   

   1. Esquire
      The Best Bars in America

   2. Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Hotel Bar | Top 10 U.S. Nominee

   3. Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

   
   

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   • 2 Canal St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Commander's Palace 85

   • Excellent New Haute Creole Fine Dining
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. Wine Enthusiast
      The Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame

   3. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

   
   

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   • 1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Brennan's 85

   • Innovative Creole Fine Dining
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

   3. James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Restaurant | Nominee

   
   

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   • 417 Royal St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Molly's Rise and Shine 83

    • Laid-Back American Breakfast Spot
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: South, Colleen Quarls and Liz Hollinger | Semifinalist

    3. Bon Appétit
       America's Best New Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2368 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Hungry Eyes 83

    • 80's Southern/Global Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Bon Appétit
       America's Best New Restaurants

    3. Esquire
       The Best New Restaurants in America

    
    

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    • 4206 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Compère Lapin 81

    • Acclaimed Southern/Caribbean Restaurant
    
    

    1. Spirited Awards
       U.S. Bartender of the Year, Erika Flowers | Top 10 Nominee

    2. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Hospitality | Semifinalist

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

    
    

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    • 535 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • MaMou 81

    • Modern French Brasserie
    
    

    1. Bon Appétit
       America's Best New Restaurants

    2. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

    
    

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    • 942 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Pêche 81

    • Fresh Global Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Food & Wine
       Best New Chefs, Nicole Cabrera Mills

    2. James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: South, Nicole Cabrera Mills | Semifinalist

    3. Eater
       38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Lagniappe Bakehouse 80

    • Nostalgic Southern Neighborhood Bakery/Cafe
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now

    2. James Beard Awards
       Emerging Chef, Kaitlin Guerin | Nominee

    3. Eater
       Best New Bakery

    
    

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    • 1825 Euterpe St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Arnaud's French 75 Bar 80

    • Finest French/New Orleans Restaurant/Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Outsdanding Hospitality | Semifinalist

    2. Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    3. Eater
       These Are the Very Best Bars in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 813 Rue Bienville, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29 80

    • Acclaimed Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 50 Best
       North America's 50 Best Bars | #80

    2. Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    3. Eater
       These Are the Very Best Bars in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 321 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Anna's 80

    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurateur, Robert LeBlanc - LeBlanc + Smith | Semifinalist

    2. Esquire
       The Best Bars in America

    3. Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 2601 Royal St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

19. • Saint-Germain 78

    • Immersive New Orleans Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: South, Blake Aguillard and Trey Smith | Semifinalist

    3. James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: South, Blake Aguillard and Trey Smith | Nominee

    
    

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    • 3054 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • The Elysian Bar 76

    • Elegant New Orleans Watering Hole
    
    

    1. Food & Wine
       The Top 10 Hotel Bars in the US

    2. Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    3. Bon Appétit
       America's Best New Restaurants | #5

    
    

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    • 2317 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

21. • Dooky Chase's Restaurant 75

    • Legendary Creole Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

    3. Eater
       38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • Cochon 75

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

    
    

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    • 930 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

23. • Vaughan's Lounge 73

    • Relaxed Jazz/Blues Joint
    
    

    1. Wildsam
       The 50 Most Essential Bars in America

    2. Huckberry
       The 50 Best Dive Bars in America

    3. Eater
       These Are the Very Best Bars in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 4229 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Instagram

24. • Turkey and the Wolf 71

    • Inventive American Sandwich Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurateur, Mason Hereford | Semifinalist

    3. Eater
       The Best New Restaurants in America

    
    

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    • 739 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

25. • Saffron Nola 71

    • Sophisticated Indian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: South, Arvinder Vilkhu | Nominee

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

    
    

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    • 4128 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

26. • Coquette 68

    • Inspired Contemporary Southern Brasserie
    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: South, Michael Stoltzfus | Semifinalist

    2. Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    3. Eater
       38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 2800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

27. • Fritai 68

    • Delicious Haitian Street Food Restaurant
    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: South, Charly Pierre | Semifinalist

    2. James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: South, Charly Pierre | Semifinalist

    3. Esquire
       The Best New Restaurants in America | #37

    
    

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    • 1535 Basin St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

28. • Mister Mao 68

    • Inauthentic Tropical Chinese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: South, Sophina Uong | Semifinalist

    3. Bon Appétit
       America's Best New Restaurants

    
    

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    • 4501 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • Café Reconcile 66

    • Delicious Soul Food Restaurant
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

    3. Eater
       38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

30. • Chicken's Kitchen 65

    • Hearty Cajun Restaurant
    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: South, Marlon "Chicken” Chukumerije Williams | Semifinalist

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

    3. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List

    
    

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    • 629 Derbigny St, Gretna, LA | Gretna
    • Website
    • Instagram

31. • The Grill Room 56

    • Luxurious American Hotel Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Forbes Travel Guide
       4 Stars

    
    

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    • 300 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

32. • Peychaud’s 56

    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurateur, Robert LeBlanc - LeBlanc + Smith | Semifinalist

    2. VinePair
       The Next Wave Awards, Neal Bodenheimer | Drinks Professional of the Year

    
    

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    • 727 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

33. • Saint Claire 55

    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Best New Restaurant | Semifinalist

    2. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List

    
    

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    • 1300 Richland Rd, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

34. • Cochon Butcher 53

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

    
    

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    • 930 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

35. • Bar Marilou 51

    • Chic Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Martinis in America | Dirty Boi

    2. Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 544 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Instagram

36. • Porgy's Seafood Market 50

    • Traditional New Orleans Seafood Restaurant/Market
    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Best New Restaurant | Semifinalist

    2. Eater
       Best New Seafood Market and Restaurant

    
    

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    • 236 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

37. • Restaurant August 50

    • Unique Contemporary Creole Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 301 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

38. • Fives 50

    • Upscale New Orleans Bar
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Martinis in America | Mirage Martini

    2. Eater
       These Are the Very Best Bars in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 529 St Ann St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

39. • Herbsaint Restaurant 50

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurateur, Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski - Link Restaurant Group | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 701 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

40. • Bar Tonique 50

    • Unpretentious Neighborhood Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    2. Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 820 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

41. • Loa Bar 50

    • Creative New Orleans Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service, Abigail Gullo | Semifinalist

    2. Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 221 Camp St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

42. • NightBloom 50

    • Chill Late-Night Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    2. Eater
       Best New Bar

    
    

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    • 3100 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

43. • Hot Tin 50

    • Convivial Rooftop Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    2. Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    
    

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    • 2031 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

44. • Espiritu Mezcaleria 50

    • Authentic Mexican Restaurant/Agave Bar
    
    

    1. Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    2. Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 520 Capdeville St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

45. • Palm&Pine 50

    • Vibrant New Orleans Restaurant
    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: South, Amarys Koenig Herndon and Jordan Herndon | Semifinalist

    2. James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: South, Amarys Koenig Herndon and Jordan Herndon | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 308 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

46. • Barrel Proof 50

    • Stocked Neighborhood Margarita/Whiskey Bar
    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurateur, Robert LeBlanc - LeBlanc + Smith | Semifinalist

    2. Eater
       These Are the Very Best Bars in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 1201 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

47. • Dovetail Bar 50

    • Boutique Hotel Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. Punch
       Best New Bartenders, Mel Tate

    2. Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 201 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

48. • The Carousel Bar & Lounge 48

    • Celebrated Rotating Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar | Top 10 U.S. Nominee

    2. Eater
       These Are the Very Best Bars in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 214 Royal St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

49. • The Sazerac Bar 48

    • Sophisticated Hotel Bar
    
    

    1. Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar | Top 4 Finalist

    2. Eater
       These Are the Very Best Bars in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website

50. • GW Fins 46

    • Upscale Fine Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurant | Semifinalist

    2. Eater
       38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

    3. James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: South, Michael Nelson | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 808 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

51. • Saba 46

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

    
    

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    • 5757 Magazine St, Unit A, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

52. • Manolito 46

    • Classic Cuban Daiquiri Bar
    
    

    1. Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    2. Eater
       These Are the Very Best Bars in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 508 Dumaine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

53. • Mosquito Supper Club 46

    • Communal Cajun Tasting
    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: South, Melissa M. Martin | Semifinalist

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

    3. James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: South, Melissa M. Martin | Nominee

    
    

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    • 3824 Dryades St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

54. • 34 Restaurant and Bar 45

    • Vibrant Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants

    
    

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    • 714 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

55. • Bacchanal Wine 45

    • Casual Neighborhood Wine Bar
    
    

    1. Wildsam
       The 50 Most Essential Bars in America

    2. Eater
       38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 600 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

56. • Zasu 45

    • Contemporary American Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. Eater
       38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 127 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

57. • Clancy's 43

    • Elegant Creole Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

    
    

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    • 6100 Annunciation St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website

58. • Tan Dinh 40

    • Innovative Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

    2. Eater
       38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 1705 Lafayette St, Gretna, LA | Gretna
    • Website
    • Instagram

59. • Queen Trini Lisa 40

    • Delicious Trinbagonian Restaurant
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

    2. Eater
       38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 4200 Dhemecourt St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

60. • Liuzza's by the Track 40

    • Genuine New Orleans Neighborhood Spot
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

    2. Eater
       38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 1518 N Lopez St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

61. • Brigtsen's 40

    • Cozy Creole Restaurant
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

    2. Eater
       38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

    3. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List

    
    

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    • 723 Dante St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

62. • Addis NOLA 40

    • Soulful Ethiopian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater
       38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 2514 Bayou Rd, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

63. • Paladar 511 40

    • Refined Italian Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

    2. Eater
       38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 511 Marigny St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

64. • Atchafalaya Restaurant 40

    • Cozy Creole Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater
       38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 901 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

65. • Antoine's Restaurant 30

    
    

    1. World Culinary Awards
       North America's Best Landmark Restaurant | Nominee

    
    

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    • 713 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

66. • Angelo Brocato Ice Cream & Confectionery 30

    • Famed Italian Ice Cream Parlor
    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Bakery | Nominee

    
    

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    • 214 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

67. • Marjie's Grill 30

    
    

    1. Food & Wine
       Best Dishes Our Editors Ate This Year | Charred Broccoli with Cornbread Romesco

    
    

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    • 320 S Broad Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

68. • Arnaud's 30

    
    

    1. World Culinary Awards
       North America's Best Landmark Restaurant | Nominee

    
    

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    • 813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

69. • St. Pizza 30

    • Cozy Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. 50 Top Pizza
       50 Top Pizza Slice USA | #11

    
    

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    • 1152 Magazine St, Unit 103, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

70. • La Boulangerie 28

    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurateur, Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski - Link Restaurant Group | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 4600 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

71. • The Will & The Way 28

    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurateur, Robert LeBlanc - LeBlanc + Smith | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 719 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

72. • Gianna 28

    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurateur, Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski - Link Restaurant Group | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 700 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

73. • M Bistro 28

    • Modern Japanese Sushi Bistro
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 921 Canal St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

74. • Mahony's Po-Boys & Seafood 28

    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurateur, Robert LeBlanc - LeBlanc + Smith | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 3454 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

75. • Sylvain 28

    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurateur, Robert LeBlanc - LeBlanc + Smith | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 625 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

76. • Doris Metropolitan 28

    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurateur, Itai Ben Eli and Itamar Levy - Sof Hospitality Group | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 620 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

77. • Bywater Bakery 28

    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Bakery | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 3624 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

78. • Molly's Irish Pub 28

    • Local Favorite Irish Pub
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Bars in America

    
    

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    • 732 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

79. • Chemin à la Mer 28

    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurateur, Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski - Link Restaurant Group | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 2 Canal St, FL 5, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

80. • The Chloe 28

    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurateur, Robert LeBlanc - LeBlanc + Smith | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 4125 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

81. • Bud Rip's 28

    • Spacious Dive Bar
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Bars in America

    
    

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    • 900 Piety St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Instagram

82. • Restaurant R’evolution 28

    • Imaginative Cajun/Creole Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 777 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

83. • Pizza Delicious 28

    • Delicious Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. 50 Top Pizza
       50 Top Pizza USA | #31

    
    

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    • 617 Piety St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

84. • Evviva 28

    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Best New Restaurant | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 2600 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

85. • Cure 28

    
    

    1. VinePair
       The Next Wave Awards, Neal Bodenheimer | Drinks Professional of the Year

    
    

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    • 1 Terminal Dr, Kenner, LA | Kenner

86. • Vals 28

    
    

    1. VinePair
       The Next Wave Awards, Neal Bodenheimer | Drinks Professional of the Year

    
    

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    • 4632 Freret St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

87. • Bellegarde Bakery 28

    • Traditional Bakery
    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Bakery | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 8300 Apple St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

88. • King Brasserie 28

    • Modern French Brasserie
    
    

    1. Eater
       The 8 Best Meals I Ate This Year, 2024 | Bouillabaisse and Bread Basket

    
    

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    • 521 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

89. • Shaya 28

    • Modern Levantine Restaurant
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Eater
       The Best New Restaurants in America

    
    

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    • 4213 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

90. • The Columns 26

    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Martinis in America | Columns Martini

    
    

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    • 3811 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

91. • Margot’s Nola 26

    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Martinis in America | Mediterranean Freezer Gibson

    
    

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    • 1243 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

92. • Jolie 26

    • Elevated French/Southern Cocktail Bar/Brasserie
    
    

    1. Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar | Top 10 Nominee

    
    

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    • 324 Julia St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

93. • Seaworthy 26

    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Martinis in America | The Seaworthy Martini

    
    

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    • 630 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

94. • The Tell Me Bar 26

    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Bars in America

    
    

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    • 1235 Saint Thomas St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

95. • B J's Lounge 25

    • Bare-Bones Neighborhood Watering Hole
    
    

    1. Huckberry
       The 50 Best Dive Bars in America

    
    

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    • 4301 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Instagram

96. • Pluck 25

    • Modern New Orleans Wine Bar
    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 722 Girod St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

97. • Snake and Jake's Christmas Club Lounge 25

    • Neighborhood Dive Bar
    
    

    1. Huckberry
       The 50 Best Dive Bars in America

    2. Eater
       These Are the Very Best Bars in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 7612 Oak St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

98. • Toups' Meatery 25

    • Modern Cajun Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater
       Chef of the Year, Isaac Toups

    2. James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: South, Isaac Toups | Nominee

    
    

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    • 845 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
    • Website
    • Instagram

99. • Domilise's Po-Boy and Bar 25

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Eater
       38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

    
    

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    • 5240 Annunciation St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

100. • Lufu_Nola 25

     
     

     1. Michelin Guide
        Bib Gourmand

     
     

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     • 301 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

101. • Parkway 25

     
     

     1. Michelin Guide
        Bib Gourmand

     
     

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     • 538 Hagan Avenue, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

102. • Flour Moon Bagels 23

     • Classic Bagel Shop
     
     

     1. Bon Appétit
        The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)

     
     

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     • 457 N Dorgenois St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
     • Website
     • Instagram

103. • Le Moyne 23

     
     

     1. Wine Enthusiast
        Top 50 New Restaurants

     
     

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     • 746 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

104. • Finn McCool's Irish Pub 21

     • Football-Loving Irish Pub
     
     

     1. Eater
        These Are the Very Best Bars in New Orleans

     
     

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     • 3701 Banks St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
     • Website
     • Instagram

105. • Twelve Mile Limit 21

     • Relaxed Cocktail Dive
     
     

     1. Eater
        These Are the Very Best Bars in New Orleans

     
     

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     • 500 S Telemachus St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
     • Website
     • Instagram

106. • R Bar 21

     • Friendliest Dive Bar
     
     

     1. Eater
        These Are the Very Best Bars in New Orleans

     
     

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     • 1431 Royal St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
     • Website
     • Instagram

107. • Secret Thai 21

     • Popular Thai Restaurant
     
     

     1. The New York Times
        The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

     
     

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     • 9212 W Judge Perez Dr suite c, Chalmette, LA | Chalmette
     • Website

108. • Cane & Table 21

     • Authentic Cajun/Cuban Restaurant
     
     

     1. The New York Times
        The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

     
     

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     • 1113 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
     • Website
     • Instagram

109. • Charlie's Steak House 21

     • Historic Steakhouse
     
     

     1. The New York Times
        The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

     
     

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     • 4510 Dryades St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
     • Website
     • Instagram

110. • Mosca's 21

     • Family-Style Creole-Italian Restaurant
     
     

     1. The New York Times
        The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now

     
     

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     • 4137 US-90 West, Westwego, LA | Westwego
     • Website
     • Instagram

111. • Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop 21

     • Possibly Haunted New Orleans Cocktail Bar
     
     

     1. Eater
        These Are the Very Best Bars in New Orleans

     
     

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     • 941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
     • Website
     • Instagram

112. • Willie Mae’s 21

     
     

     1. Michelin Guide
        Selected Restaurants

     
     

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     • 898 Baronne St New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

113. • La Petite Grocery 21

     
     

     1. Michelin Guide
        Selected Restaurants

     
     

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     • 4238 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

114. • The Kingsway 21

     
     

     1. Michelin Guide
        Selected Restaurants

     
     

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     • 4201 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

115. • Killer Poboys 21

     
     

     1. Michelin Guide
        Selected Restaurants

     
     

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     • 219 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

116. • Galatoire's 21

     
     

     1. Michelin Guide
        Selected Restaurants

     
     

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     • 209 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

117. • Osteria Lupo 21

     
     

     1. Michelin Guide
        Selected Restaurants

     
     

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     • 4609 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

118. • Snake & Jake's Christmas Club Lounge 21

     • Friendly Neighborhood Dive
     
     

     1. Huckberry
        The 50 Best Dive Bars in America

     2. Eater
        These Are the Very Best Bars in New Orleans

     
     

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     • 7612 Oak St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
     • Website
     • Instagram

119. • Patois 21

     
     

     1. Michelin Guide
        Selected Restaurants

     
     

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     • 6078 Laurel St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

120. • Stein's Market & Deli 18

     
     

     1. Eater
        38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

     
     

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     • 2207 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans

121. • LUVI Restaurant 18

     • Exciting Japanese/Chinese Restaurant
     
     

     1. Eater
        38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

     2. James Beard Awards
        Best Chef: South, Hao Gong | Semifinalist

     
     

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     • 5236 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
     • Website
     • Instagram

122. • Origen Venezuelan Bistro 18

     • Bold Venezuelan Bistro
     
     

     1. Eater
        38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

     
     

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     • 3600 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
     • Website
     • Instagram

123. • Li'l Dizzy's 18

     • Low-Key New Orleans Cafe
     
     

     1. Eater
        38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

     
     

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     • 1500 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
     • Website
     • Instagram

124. • Vyoone's 18

     • Acclaimed French/Creole Restaurant
     
     

     1. Eater
        38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

     
     

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     • 412 Girod St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
     • Website
     • Instagram

125. • Domilise's Po-boys and Bar 18

     • Famous Creole Po'Boy Shop
     
     

     1. Michelin Guide
        Bib Gourmand

     2. Eater
        38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

     
     

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     • 5240 Annunciation St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
     • Website
     • Instagram

126. • Rosedale 18

     • Straightforward New Orleans Restaurant
     
     

     1. Eater
        38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

     
     

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     • 801 Rosedale Dr, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
     • Website
     • Instagram

127. • Afrodisiac Nola 18

     • Soulful Caribbean Restaurant
     
     

     1. Eater
        38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

     
     

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     • 5363 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
     • Website
     • Instagram

128. • Jamila's Cafe 18

     • Intimate Tunisian Cafe
     
     

     1. Eater
        38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

     
     

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     • 7808 Maple St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
     • Website
     • Instagram

129. • Maïs Arepas 18

     • Authentic Colombian Restaurant
     
     

     1. Eater
        38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

     
     

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     • 1200 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
     • Website
     • Instagram

130. • Wishing Town Bakery Cafe 18

     • Kitschy Chinese Restaurant
     
     

     1. Eater
        38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

     
     

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     • 802 Nashville Ave, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
     • Website
     • Instagram

131. • The Munch Factory 18

     • Fun Creole Restaurant
     
     

     1. Eater
        38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

     
     

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     • 6514 Congress Dr, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans
     • Website
     • Instagram