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 Restaurant
 
Rating
 
Creole/
Cajun/
Southern
14/20
 
Wyndham Riverfront New Orleans
701 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-7555
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 The “hotel dining room” takes a step in the right direction at 7 on Fulton. Read GAYOT's 7 On Fulton Restaurant Review

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
Cajun14/20
 
930 Tchoupitoulas St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-588-2123
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 It takes a true Cajun to helm an authentic Cajun restaurant---enter chef Donald Link. Read GAYOT's Cochon 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

 
 
Mexican14/20
 
81 French Market Pl.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-525-9752
  
 Carrot juice margaritas and pomegranate mojitos set the tone for this unique Mexican restaurant. Read GAYOT's El Gato Negro Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Creole
14/20
 
1179 Annunciation St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-299-1179
  
 Eleven 79 achieves a fine balance of traditional New Orleans cooking and Italian cuisine. Read GAYOT's Eleven 79 Restaurant Review

 
 
New American/
Southern/
Breakfast
14/20
 
Windsor Court Hotel
300 Gravier St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-522-1992
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 Chef Drew Dzejak fields a menu of New American cuisine with Southern influences. Read GAYOT's The Grill Room Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood14/20
 
808 Bienville St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-581-3467
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 Unlike other seafood houses in town, G W Fins has an international flair, with items from all over the world. Read GAYOT's G W Fins Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Creole
14/20
 
539 St. Philip St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-529-8811
  
 It may resemble a warehouse from the outside, but inside Irene’s is strictly French Quarter Italian at its best. Read GAYOT's Irene's Cuisine Restaurant Review

 
 
Cajun/
Creole
14/20
 
416 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-524-7394
  
 At this longstanding New Orleans temple of authentic Cajun and Creole fare, legendary Paul Prudhomme exhibits his singular style. Read GAYOT's K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen Restaurant Review

 
 
Argentinean/
Steakhouse/
Italian
14/20
 
857 Fulton St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-8205
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 This Argentinean steakhouse is a welcome culinary surprise. Read GAYOT's La Boca Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Creole
14/20
 
129 Camp St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-553-6738
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 Le Foret is a destination for grown-up fine dining. Read GAYOT's Le Foret Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
German/
Creole
14/20
 
Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue
333 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-378-2840
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 Chef John Besh pays homage to New Orleans’ French and German herigate in this charming brasserie. Read GAYOT's Luke Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Caribbean
14/20
 
5908 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-891-8495
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 Martinique Bistro defines intimate, romantic dining in uptown New Orleans. Read GAYOT's Martinique Bistro 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

 
 
Italian14/20
 
1117 Decatur St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-586-8883
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 A longtime destination for straightforward, finely executed northern Italian cuisine in the lower French Quarter. Read GAYOT's Maximo's Italian Grill 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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