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Rating
 
Creole/
Contemporary
14/20
 
430 Dauphine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-4455
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 Chef Susan Spicer’s cooking delights locals and visitors at Bayona. Read GAYOT's Bayona Restaurant Review

 
 
Steakhouse/
Contemporary
12/20
 
Harrah's New Orleans
8 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-533-6111
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 Besh Steak offers upscale dining in a casino environment. Read GAYOT's Besh Steak Restaurant Review

 
 
Creole/
Contemporary/
Breakfast
14/20
 
Loews New Orleans Hotel
300 Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-595-3300
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 Owned by the same family that helms Commander’s Palace, Adelaide is a downtown treasure. Read GAYOT's Cafe Adelaide Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Contemporary
12/20
 
117 Decatur St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-529-2154
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 At Café Giovanni, spaghetti a la bolognese just tastes so much better accompanied by live opera singing. Read GAYOT's Cafe Giovanni Restaurant Review

 
 
Creole/
Contemporary
14/20
 
6100 Annunciation St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-895-1111
  
 Shhhhh! Locals think this Creole dining spot is their secret, but if you’re visiting, put Clancy’s on your itinerary. Read GAYOT's Clancy's Restaurant Review

 
 
Creole/
Contemporary
14/20
 
1403 Washington Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-899-8221
  
 Commander’s Palace is such a New Orleans classic. Read GAYOT's Commander's Palace Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary13/20
 
736 Dante St.
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-861-3121
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 Dante’s Kitchen is a favorite among local chefs on their days off. Read GAYOT's Dante's Kitchen Restaurant Review

 
 
Creole/
Contemporary
13/20
 
4501 Tchoupitoulas St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-894-9880
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 Dining at Dick & Jenny’s is like going to dinner at your next door neighbors’ house. Read GAYOT's Dick & Jenny's Restaurant Review

 
 
Breakfast/
Creole/
Contemporary
12/20
 
601 Gallier St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
504-944-9272
  
 Down-home and creative contemporary Creole cooking in laid-back environs makes Elizabeth’s a neighborhood favorite. Read GAYOT's Elizabeth's Restaurant Review

 
 
Creole/
Contemporary
13/20
 
800 Tchoupitoulas St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-528-9393
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 Chef Emeril Lagasse’s flagship restaurant continues to fill up nightly in the Warehouse/Arts district. Read GAYOT's Emeril's Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary13/20
 
House of Blues
225 Decatur St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-310-4978
  
 Chic and clubby, the eclectically designed Foundation Room at House of Blues is strictly members only. Read GAYOT's Foundation Room Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary16/20
 
1728 Soniat St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-899-7397
  
 It may look like the residential houses on the block, but inside, Gautreau’s is decidedly distinctive. Read GAYOT's Gautreau's Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
American/
Contemporary
15/20
 
701 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-524-4114
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 Centrally located between downtown and the Garden District, Herbsaint is an all-day dining destination. Read GAYOT's Herbsaint Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary12/20
 
Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-523-3341
  
 Decorative elements like dark woods and clubby antique game prints set the stage for the contemporary American cooking of chef Randy Buck. Read GAYOT's Hunt Room Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Contemporary
15/20
 
4238 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-891-3377
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 Using as many locally grown and produced products as possible, chef Justin Devillier makes this corner restaurant shine. Read GAYOT's La Petite Grocery Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Contemporary
15/20
 
3637 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-895-1636
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 Warm, intimate and very French, Lilette with chef-owner John Harris brings real European style to Magazine Street. Read GAYOT's Lilette Restaurant Review

 
 
Creole/
Contemporary/
Brasserie
13/20
 
640 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-945-4472
  
 Crisp white tablecloths, relaxed surroundings and massive windows define this neighborhood corner restaurant. Read GAYOT's Marigny Brasserie Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
Global/
American Regional
14/20
 
937 Leonidas St.
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-861-9600
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 Mat & Naddie’s is off the beaten path, but well worth finding. Read GAYOT's Mat & Naddie's Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
Southern
14/20
 
Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel
817 Common St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-412-2580
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 Husband and wife culinary partners, Slade Rushing and Allison Vines-Rushing, offer their own spin on Southern cuisine at MiLa. Read GAYOT's MiLa Restaurant Review

 
 
Creole/
Contemporary
14/20
 
201 Royal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-523-2078
  
 Mr. B’s is the quintessential French Quarter bistro. Read GAYOT's Mr. B's Bistro Restaurant Review

 
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