The Best Places to Eat and Drink in New Orleans | the French Quarter

1. • Jewel of the South 94

   • Exquisite Southern Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bar | Winner

   2. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Bar Team | Winner

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

   
   

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

2. • Brennan's 86

   • Innovative Creole Fine Dining
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Restaurant | Semifinalist

   3. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

   
   

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

3. • Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29 80

   • Acclaimed Cocktail Bar
   
   

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

   2. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

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

   
   

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

4. • MaMou 78

   • Modern French Brasserie
   
   

   1. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List, 2023

   2. Bon Appétit
      The 24 Best New Restaurants of 2023

   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 | Downtown
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Arnaud's French 75 Bar 76

   • Finest French/New Orleans Restaurant/Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Restaurant Bar | Top 4 Finalist

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Outsdanding Hospitality | Semifinalist

   3. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

   
   

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

6. • GW Fins 73

   • Upscale Fine Seafood Restaurant
   
   

   1. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Restaurant | Semifinalist

   2. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: South, Michael Nelson | Semifinalist

   3. Eater New Orleans
      38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans

   
   

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

7. • Bar Tonique 50

   • Unpretentious Neighborhood Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   2. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

   
   

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

8. • Dovetail Bar 50

   • Boutique Hotel Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. Punch
      Best New Bartenders 2025, Mel Tate

   2. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

   
   

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

9. • The Carousel Bar & Lounge 50

   • Celebrated Rotating Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Hotel Bar | Top 10 U.S. Nominee

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

   
   

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

10. • Manolito 46

    • Classic Cuban Daiquiri Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

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

    
    

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

11. • Palm&Pine 46

    • Vibrant New Orleans Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: South, Amarys Koenig Herndon and Jordan Herndon | Semifinalist

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: South, Amarys Koenig Herndon and Jordan Herndon | Semifinalist

    
    

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

12. • Peychaud’s 28

    
    

    1. VinePair
       The 2023 Next Wave Awards, Neal Bodenheimer | Drinks Professional of the Year

    
    

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    • 727 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA | Downtown

13. • Restaurant R’evolution 28

    • Imaginative Cajun/Creole Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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

14. • Molly's Irish Pub 28

    • Local Favorite Irish Pub
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Bars in America 2025

    
    

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    • 732 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA | Downtown

15. • 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 | Downtown
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop 21

    • Possibly Haunted New Orleans Cocktail Bar
    
    

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

    
    

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

17. • Fives 21

    • Upscale New Orleans Bar
    
    

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

    
    

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

18. • Killer Poboys 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 219 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA | Downtown

19. • Galatoire's 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 209 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA | Downtown