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Best New Orleans Outdoor Dining


Enjoy dining al fresco?  Let yourself be romanced by the sidewalk sounds of a big city or pampered by the peacefulness of a patio garden. Flock to the terrace, deck or boulevard table and share a bite, under the sun, an oversized patio umbrella or the stars. Be it a brunch in the breeze, sunset supper or long lunch, all of it tastes best outside. Visit a few of these top airy hot spots for the best outdoor dining in New Orleans.


 

Bayona Creole
14/20
Dining Room at Bayona, New Orleans, LA 430 Dauphine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-4455 | Menu
Chef Susan Spicer’s cooking delights locals and visitors at Bayona. More...

Brennan's Creole
12/20
417 Royal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-9711 | Menu
Dining at Brennan’s on a trip to New Orleans is simply a must. More...

Broussard's Creole
13/20
819 Conti St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-581-3866 | Menu | Video
True Creole cooking tastes so much better in Broussard’s elegant French Quarter courtyard setting. More...

Cafe Amelie Creole
12/20
Dining Room at Cafe Amelie, New Orleans, LA 912 Royal St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-412-8965 | Menu
Café Amelie features one of the loveliest courtyards in the French Quarter --- ideal for outdoor dining. More...

Commander's Palace Creole
14/20
Dining Room at Commander 1403 Washington Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-899-8221 | Menu | Video
Commander’s Palace remains the Grande Dame of Creole fine dining. More...

Dante's Kitchen Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at Dante 736 Dante St.
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-861-3121 | Menu
Cool and chic with contemporary cooking aptly describe Dante’s Kitchen. More...

Dat Dog Hot Dogs
Quick Bite
Dining Room at Dat Dog, New Orleans, LA 5030 Freret St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-899-6883 | Menu
Dat Dog proves you can build a whole dining concept on one all-American item --- in this case hot dogs. More...

Feelings Cafe Creole
11/20
2600 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
504-945-2222 | Menu
Feelings provides a relaxing respite, just far enough removed from the hustle and bustle of the French Quarter. More...

Martinique Bistro French
14/20
Dining Room at Martinique Bistro, New Orleans, LA 5908 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-891-8495 | Menu | Photo
French and Caribbean cuisine complement the romantic ambience. More...

Mat & Naddie's Cafe Contemporary
14/20
937 Leonidas St.
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-861-9600 | Menu
Eclectic and off the beaten path --- that’s Mat & Naddie's Café. More...

Parkway Bakery & Tavern Bar
11/20
Dining Room at Parkway Bakery & Tavern, New Orleans, LA 538 Hagan Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70119
504-482-3047 | Menu
Try the roast beef po' boy at this Mid-City establishment. More...

Sylvain American
12/20
625 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-265-8123 | Menu
Sylvain in the French Quarter is one of the city’s few “gastropubs.” More...

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