Traditional Louisiana cooking gets a little inspiration from a worldwise, James Beard award-winning chef at this restaurant. Try the oysters three ways for a tasty appetizer with Southern roots.
This French Quarter spot is known for its local chef with exquisite execution. Taste the BLTs with foie gras and truffle-scented lobster for a different, delicious twist on an old favorite.
The spices of Thai food are not that different from those of traditional Creole food, making this venue a local favorite. Prices are low, but remember to BYOB to wash those spices down.
This neighborhood restaurant has a comfortable vibe - and the food is comfortable too. Try the smoked double-cut pork chops, but be prepared to wait for them - no reservations here!
Local seafood is the gotta-have-it item on this menu. The fried soft-shell crab po'boy is famous, and visitors come from all over to devour one.
Po'boys are the specialty here at this revamped neighborhood joint that used to have a beef-gravy-dispensing faucet on the premises. The faucet is gone, but the po'boys are just as good as ever.
There are countless po'boy joints in the Big Easy, but this one stands apart from the rest. The bread is freshly baked and the shrimp is hot from the fryer - a real "Nawlins" favorite.
If you want hip Cajun food without pretenses, the is the place for you. Try the rabbit and dumplings served in a cast-iron skillet: the perfect tribute to traditional New Orleans cuisine.
If you want hip Cajun food without pretenses, the is the place for you. Try the rabbit and dumplings served in a cast-iron skillet: the perfect tribute to traditional New Orleans cuisine.
This hotspot melds traditional and progressive cuisine with trendy drinks and decor complementing its locally-inspired food. The smoked speckled trout salad is a classic Southern dish.
This restaurant is breaking ground in NOLA in two ways - it opens late, and serves tapas instead of Creole/Cajun cuisine or burgers. The communal tables and Spanish fare make this the place to be.
This well-established restaurant is still a hotspot for visitors and locals alike. Make sure to try the fall menu's chilled corn soup, topped with crab and avocado salad.
Get here early on Friday for lunch, because you'll be dining with the New Orleans business elite. French-Creole classics are on the menu here, like thick, peppery gumbo and steak with bearnaise sauce.
Locals love this restaurant for the native food with a spin. The head chef is an avid fisher, so expect the seafood to be excellent. You should also try the rabbit-andouille gumbo, rich & flavorful.
Po'boy lovers come here after they've watched the ponies run at the track - the venue is right next door. The BBQ shrimp and roast beef with gravy are local favorites.
This newly-rebuilt restaurant has been in operation since 1932 and is loved by everyone who visits. The specialties are New Orleans favorites, like turtle soup and trout amandine.
For classic big Easy cooking, head to this local favorite. The crab salad is to-die-for and the shrimp and bacon-enriched grits are community staples.
Small portions, small bill, huge flavor. This rarity of a small-plate restaurant promises beauty and flavor; try the tiny bergamot cheesecake with a speck of orange confit and drop of anise ice cream.
You may wait a while for a table, but try the burger - it's worth every minute in line. Plus, who ever heard of serving a burger with a baked potato instead of fries? Surprisingly, it works.
This eatery was one of the first to open in New Orleans after Katrina, and it's a joyous celebration of Louisiana's Cajun roots. Try the homemade andouille sausage in a traditional gumbo.
The documentary “Jordan Rides the Bus,” which is set here, chronicles the perplexing minor-league career of basketball’s greatest player. Watch it on ESPN (a 2011 Most Innovative Company).
Emeril Lagasse offers his take on casual comfort food at NOLA in the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA.
Emeril reinvents Creole cuisine at Emeril's Delmonico, where he's serving dishes like Crispy Pork Cheek with Creole Dirty Rice and Roast Chicken Bonne Femme.
Emeril Lagasse serves up Creole cuisine, like Homemade Andouille and Boudin, in the city that inspired it all at Emeril's New Orleans.
Every time a vendor pops open the bun warmer, we secretly hope that a cat jumps out—just like in A Confederacy of Dunces.
Like the name implies, the menu speaks a dialect, marrying the stylishness of French bistro comfort foods with the soul of Southern, Spanish, Italian and even occasionally Asian flavors.
The cream flavors are truly outstanding, especially cream of coffee, cream of nectar, and the amazingly named cream of ice cream. Open March through Labor Day.
You’ll likely find dishes such as roasted quail stuffed with boudin & black drum topped with a blue crab beignet, as well as tangy goat cheese desserts, served w/whatever fruits are in season.
Technically it’s not even a seafood restaurant, but so much of the menu is devoted to it, from daily scallop special to entrees like crispy skate and aqua pazza poached red snapper, it may as well be.
