2025 Best American Restaurants in New Orleans Area

The Best American Cuisine Restaurants in New Orleans

A large part of a country's identity is food, and this certainly applies to the United States. There's a lot more to the American culinary culture than hamburgers, as chefs have found plenty of freedom within the realm of American cuisine.

Some restaurants present sophisticated takes on classic American comfort food, while other New American restaurants incoroprate influences from across the globe. Whatever your craving, you'll find something satisfying at these Best Restaurants for American Cuisine in New Orleans, presented in alphabetical order.

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Enjoy daytime fare from a spot overlooking a serene golf course at Audubon Golf Clubhouse. See More

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Cajun, Creole, American Regional
Brigtsen's
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Brigtsen’s is an uptown dining anchor offering south Louisiana cooking. See More
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Cochon
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Authentic Cajun food is on the menu at this Warehouse District restaurant. See More
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Commander's Palace
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Elegant Commander’s Palace offers contemporary Creole cuisine in the Garden District. See More
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New American, Southern, Breakfast
The Grill Room
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Old-world elegance abounds at The Grill Room. See More

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Herbsaint
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Upscale casual dining and authentic Cajun food are the calling cards at Herbsaint. See More
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All-American comfort food at House of Blues. See More

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Meril
13/20
A casual dining spot in the Warehouse District from chef Emeril Lagasse. See More

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Pêche
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Pêche offers straightforward fish dishes cooked over an open fire. See More
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Root
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Chef/co-owner Phillip Lopez's New American cuisine may be the most creative concept in New Orleans. See More
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