New Orleans

Warehouse District

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(5,635)$$$Closed

Inspired by South American and Spanish open-fire cooking, this rustic-chic spot serves the freshest Gulf fish cooked over a live-wood grill.

SignatureWood-fired whole fish with salsa verde

French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.8(5,442)$$$Closed

A refined dining room utilizing a proprietary culinary technique to ensure fish is served at its absolute peak of freshness.

SignatureSizzling Black Halibut

Warehouse District

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(10,549)$$Closed

While famous for pork, their wood-fired seafood dishes showcase rustic Cajun flavors at their finest.

SignatureWood-fired oysters with chili garlic butter

French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.7(1,335)$$$$Closed

A sophisticated dry-aging program meets Middle Eastern flavor profiles in a sleek, modern dining room.

SignatureClassically dry-aged bone-in ribeye

Mid-City

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(1,180)$$$Closed

Louisiana's oldest family-owned steakhouse, serving prime beef sizzling in butter since 1934.

SignatureRibeye sizzling in melted butter

Warehouse District

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(808)$$$Closed

An authentic Argentine steakhouse offering a lively atmosphere and lesser-known, highly flavorful cuts of beef.

SignatureVacio (flank steak) with house-made chimichurri

Garden District

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(8,485)$$$Closed

The undisputed temple of Haute Creole cuisine, famous for its blue-and-white striped exterior and legendary service.

SignatureTurtle soup finished tableside with sherry

French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(2,922)$$$$Closed

A jackets-required Bourbon Street institution where locals engage in long, boozy Friday lunch rituals.

SignatureTrout Amandine

Tremé

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(3,501)$$Closed

A historic civil rights landmark where Leah Chase, the Queen of Creole Cuisine, perfected traditional soul food.

SignatureCreole Gumbo

French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(1,710)$$$$Closed

A grand dame of Creole dining featuring a labyrinth of dining rooms and an on-site Mardi Gras museum.

SignatureShrimp Arnaud (cold shrimp in a fiery remoulade)

French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(4,859)$$$Closed

The oldest continuously operating restaurant in America, serving French-Creole classics since 1840.

SignatureOysters Rockefeller (invented here)

French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(6,449)$$Closed

A gritty, no-nonsense dive bar that happens to serve some of the most authentic, deeply flavored Cajun food in the city.

SignatureRabbit and sausage jambalaya

Bywater

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(239)$$$$Closed

An intimate, multi-course tasting menu experience focusing on French culinary techniques and natural fermentation.

SignatureHouse-cured charcuterie and seasonal tasting menu

French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(837)$$$Closed

Tucked inside a 19th-century cottage, this venue pairs world-class cocktails with refined, modern British-Creole fare.

SignatureCaviar with traditional crumpets

Warehouse District

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(1,627)$$$Closed

Chef Nina Compton masterfully fuses her Caribbean heritage with classic French and Italian techniques.

SignatureCurried goat with sweet potato gnocchi

Mid-City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7(5,855)$Closed

Overlooking Bayou St. John, this historic tavern serves what is widely considered the gold standard of roast beef po-boys.

SignatureHot roast beef po-boy with gravy, 'dressed'

Irish Channel

★★★★★★★★★★4.7(3,111)$$Closed

A quirky, nostalgic sandwich shop that turns childhood lunchbox staples into culinary masterpieces.

SignatureFried bologna sandwich with potato chips

Uptown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(1,718)$Closed

A yellow-clad corner cottage where generations of locals have gathered for classic, crispy seafood po-boys.

SignatureHalf-and-half (shrimp and oyster) po-boy

Tremé

★★★★★★★★★★4.8(1,723)$Closed

A casual cafeteria-style spot serving up vegan interpretations of classic Southern soul food.

SignatureVegan mac and cheese with okra gumbo

Bywater

★★★★★★★★★★4.7(1,202)$Closed

A vegetable-forward daytime cafe that transforms into a hip dinner spot with inventive plant-based dishes.

SignatureTempeh Reuben

Lower Garden District

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(437)$Open now

A legendary, dark dive bar with a packed, sweaty dance floor that doesn't get going until well after midnight.

Central City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(254)Open now

An underground, multi-level venue hosting local and touring electronic DJs with a spacious outdoor patio.

French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(5,031)$$$Closed

Located inside the Hotel Monteleone, this historic bar features a 25-seat, rotating carousel that has been spinning since 1949.

French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(1,031)$$$Closed

A sophisticated, vintage parlor serving impeccably crafted classic cocktails under the guidance of master bartenders.

Uptown

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(857)$$Closed

Housed in a beautifully restored former firehouse, this bar is credited with pioneering the city's modern cocktail revival.

Garden District

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(1,505)$$Closed

A penthouse rooftop bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel offering panoramic views of the downtown skyline and the Mississippi River.

CBD

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(683)Closed

A lush, French-style salon set in the former library of a historic city hall, featuring red-painted walls and book-lined alcoves.

Marigny

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(726)$$Closed

Situated in a converted church rectory, this stunningly designed bar serves low-intervention wines and aperitifs.

French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.7(5,161)$Closed

An acoustic-only sanctuary dedicated to preserving traditional New Orleans jazz in a rustic, historic room with no air conditioning.

Marigny

★★★★★★★★★★4.7(6,618)$Closed

The quintessential Frenchmen Street jazz club, tiny and packed, where patrons stand inches from the performers.

Uptown

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(961)$Closed

One of the longest-running music clubs in the city, famous for hosting legendary brass bands on Tuesday nights.

Marigny

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(1,937)$$Closed

The premier listening room in the city for modern, professional jazz, featuring seated performances by local legends.

Uptown

★★★★★★★★★★4.7(1,853)$$

A legendary music hall dedicated to the memory of Professor Longhair, hosting major local and national acts.

Tremé

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(986)$

Owned by brass legend Kermit Ruffins, this neighborhood spot is a vibrant celebration of local community and music.

Warehouse District

★★★★★★★★★★4.8(29,961)Closed

A massive, world-class institution featuring immersive exhibits, historic aircraft, and deeply personal oral histories.

NoteRequires at least 3-4 hours; ticket prices are in the €€€ band.

Mid-City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7(5,337)Closed

Set within the scenic expanse of City Park, featuring an impressive collection of European and American art and a spectacular outdoor sculpture garden.

NoteThe adjacent Besthoff Sculpture Garden is free to enter; museum ticket is €€.

Tremé

★★★★★★★★★★4.7(397)Closed

An invaluable, community-run museum documenting the history of Mardi Gras Indians, social aid and pleasure clubs, and jazz funerals.

NoteSmall admission fee in the € band; cash preferred.

French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.8(5,059)Closed

The oldest continuously active Roman Catholic cathedral in the United States, dominating the Jackson Square skyline.

NoteFree to enter; please respect ongoing services.

Tremé

★★★★★★★★★★4.9(4,306)Closed

The city's oldest above-ground cemetery, home to the tomb of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau.

NoteAccess is strictly limited to visitors on licensed guided tours; tickets are €€.

Mid-City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7(119)Closed

An 18th-century Creole country cottage situated on Bayou St. John, showcasing early colonial life and architecture.

NoteOpen for self-guided and guided tours; € band.

French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9(564)Closed

A world-renowned gallery specializing in museum-quality fine art, rare antiques, and exquisite estate jewelry.

NoteFree to browse, but security is tight; feels like a private museum.

Warehouse District

★★★★★★★★★★4.9(67)Closed

A cornerstone of the local contemporary art scene, representing prominent regional and national artists.

NoteFree admission; closed Sundays and Mondays.

CBD

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(35)Closed

A significant gallery dedicated to showcasing the work of African-American and African diaspora artists.

NoteLocated near major hotels; free admission.