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The Best Restaurants
in New Orleans

Crawfish-stuffed flounder Napoleon from Restaurant R'evolution, one of GAYOT's Top 10 Restaurants with the Best Food in New Orleans


Need help planning your next night out? GAYOT has rounded up the best restaurants in New Orleans for your eating pleasure, whether you want to satisfy a craving for Cajun food or find a restaurant with a serious wine list.

TOP NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANT LISTS

Browse these top lists of the best restaurants in New Orleans for a variety of cuisines (Creole, Italian, etc.) and dining categories (brunch, outdoor dining, romantic).

American

Barbecue

Brunch

Burgers

Cajun/Creole

Cheap Eats

Food Ratings

Happy Hour

Heart-Healthy

Ice Cream

Italian

Kid-Friendly

Outdoor Dining

Pizza

Po' Boys

Romantic

Seafood

Special Occasion

Steakhouses

Value

Wine Lists


BEST NEW ORLEANS
HOLIDAY RESTAURANTS

GAYOT has you covered for the holidays with restaurant suggestions. Raise a toast on New Year's Eve or a pint on St. Patrick's Day. Find out where to take that special someone for a romantic meal on Valentine's Day. There are also round-ups of the best restaurants for brunch on Easter and Mother’s Day in New Orleans.

New Year's Eve

Valentine's Day

St. Patrick's Day

Easter Brunch

Mother's Day

Father's Day

Thanksgiving



FATHER'S WINES | GAYOT.com


Select a bottle of wine that dad will enjoy.

See the list.

FATHER'S DAY BEERS


Looking for the perfect brew for Father's Day?

Check the list.

2022 GAYOT RESTAURANT AWARDSReflecting on our dinners of 2022, some restaurants have ingrained in our memory an impression to remember stronger than others.
See the Winners.