Address: 898 Baronne St., New Orleans, LA 70113
Hours: Sun–Mon 11:00 AM–6:00 PM; Tue closed; Wed 11:00 AM–6:00 PM; Thu–Sat 11:00 AM–9:00 PM.
Note: The fried-chicken legend’s current downtown address keeps the golden-crackly legacy alive while the original Tremé site remains part of the story.
Address: 630 Carondelet St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Sun–Thu 4:00–10:00 PM; Fri–Sat 4:00–11:00 PM; oyster happy hour daily 4:00–6:00 PM.
Note: Historic Creole-townhouse oyster bar showcasing wild-caught and sustainably harvested oysters from the Gulf, East Coast, and West Coast.
Address: 1114 Constance St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Mon–Thu 4:00–9:00 PM; Fri 4:00–10:00 PM; Sat 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–9:00 PM.
Note: Warehouse District patio raw bar for fresh Gulf oysters, seasonal seafood, cocktails, outdoor energy, and happy-hour grazing.
Address: 800 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–11:00 PM.
Note: A lively seafood grill built around fire, whole fish, oysters, and Gulf flavor. Not quiet; not supposed to be.
Address: 401 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Daily 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Note: Landmark cafeteria-style New Orleans stop, open since 1938, known for baked ham, debris, Ferdi Special po’ boys, jambalaya, gumbo, and breakfast all day.
Address: 301 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Mon–Wed 11:30 AM–2:30 PM & 5:00–9:30 PM; Thu–Sat 11:30 AM–2:30 PM & 5:00–9:45 PM; Sun 11:30 AM–2:30 PM & 5:00–9:45 PM.
Note: Regional Indian cooking downtown, with chaat, curries, and spice work that makes the CBD a much better lunch/dinner idea.
Address: 701 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 AM–2:00 PM; Dinner Sun–Thu 5:30–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 5:30–10:00 PM.
Note: Donald Link’s polished St. Charles Avenue bistro: French technique, Southern comfort, and Louisiana product without the brass-band clichés.
Address: 301 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Sun–Thu 5:00–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 5:00–10:00 PM.
Note: Longtime fine-dining landmark for refined Louisiana ingredients, polished service, and classic special-occasion energy.
Address: 535 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30–10:00 PM; Brunch Sat–Sun 10:30 AM–2:00 PM; Mon–Tue closed.
Note: Chef Nina Compton’s Caribbean-influenced New Orleans restaurant, with bold island flavors, Gulf ingredients, and a serious cocktail-friendly room.
Address: 800 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30–9:30 PM; Fri–Sat 5:30–10:30 PM; Sun–Mon closed. Wine Bar Tue–Thu 5:30–10:30 PM; Fri–Sat 5:30–11:30 PM.
Note: E.J. Lagasse’s reimagined flagship: a polished modern Creole tasting-menu experience and the standout two-star Louisiana entry.
Address: 930 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Daily 11:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Note: Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski’s Cajun-Southern standard-bearer for wood-fired, pork-forward Louisiana cooking.
Address: 930 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Daily 11:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Note: The more casual sibling next door: house-cured meats, muffulettas, sandwiches, boudin, and the kind of counter-service food that punches above its weight.
Address: 512 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Note: Local-favorite oyster bar serving raw, chargrilled, fried, Rockefeller, and Bienville oysters plus po-boys and Creole seafood.
Address: 777 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Dinner Sun–Thu 5:00–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 5:00–10:00 PM. Bar happy hour daily 4:00–6:00 PM.
Note: John Folse and Rick Tramonto’s polished French Quarter fine-dining room: serious wine cellar, Creole technique, and special-occasion energy.
Address: 813 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70112
Hours: Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30–9:00 PM; Friday lunch 11:30 AM–1:30 PM; Sunday Jazz Brunch 10:00 AM–1:30 PM.
Note: Grand Creole dining room and jazz brunch institution with classic service, shrimp Arnaud, soufflé potatoes, and French 75 energy.
Address: 144 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Breakfast daily 7:30–10:00 AM; lunch/dinner Sun–Thu 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Note: Polished Bourbon Street seafood house from Dickie Brennan’s group, focused on Gulf oysters, local seafood, and American whiskey.
Address: 209 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 AM–3:30 PM; Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00–9:00 PM, Fri–Sat 5:00–10:00 PM, Sun 4:00–9:00 PM; Mon closed.
Note: Friday lunch theater, tuxedoed service, shrimp rémoulade, trout meunière, and a dining room that still knows exactly what it is.
Address: 300 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Breakfast daily 7:00–10:30 AM; lunch/dinner Sun–Thu 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–11:00 PM.
Note: Royal Sonesta’s Bourbon Street raw bar for Gulf oysters, po-boys, gumbo, cocktails, and classic people-watching.
Address: 311 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Mon–Tue 8:00 AM–9:30 PM; Wed–Sun 8:00 AM–12:00 AM.
Note: High-energy Bourbon Street branch for beignets, café au lait, Cajun breakfast plates, cocktails, and live jazz.
Address: 900 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116
Hours: Open daily 24 hours.
Note: Old-school Bourbon Street diner serving breakfast, burgers, shakes, and late-night survival food since 1939.
Address: 827 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70112
Hours: Daily 7:00 AM–11:00 PM.
Note: Canal Street Creole restaurant/bar for shrimp & grits, gumbo, fried green tomatoes, and breakfast-to-late-night downtown eating.
Address: 115 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Mon–Tue and Thu–Sun 7:00 AM–2:00 PM; Wed closed.
Note: Funky, compact breakfast café serving made-from-scratch comfort food, Benedicts, French toast, Southern plates, and brunch cocktails.
Address: 121 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Mon, Wed–Thu 7:00 AM–2:00 PM; Fri 7:00 AM–2:00 PM and 5:00–10:00 PM; Sat 7:00 AM–3:00 PM and 5:00–10:00 PM; Sun 7:00 AM–3:00 PM; Tue closed.
Note: Casual Cajun-Southern breakfast and brunch spot for big plates, omelets, biscuits, seafood Benedicts, and late-week dinner service.
Address: 200 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Mon and Thu–Sun 7:30 AM–3:00 PM; Tue–Wed closed.
Note: Casual family-owned French Quarter breakfast-and-lunch standby for omelets, grits, po-boys, daily specials, and home-cooked Creole comfort.
Address: 301 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Daily 7:00 AM–2:00 PM.
Note: Breakfast-heavy café for Benedicts, omelets, pancakes, grits, and seafood-forward brunch plates near Canal and Chartres.
Address: 801 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70116
Hours: Dinner Sun–Thu 5:00–9:30 PM; Fri–Sat 5:00–10:00 PM; Sat brunch and Sunday Jazz Brunch 10:30 AM–2:00 PM.
Note: Jackson Square Creole restaurant with balcony views, weekend brunch, a polished dining room, and just enough ghost lore to keep things honest.
Address: 819 Conti St., New Orleans, LA 70112
Hours: Fri–Sun 9:00 AM–9:00 PM; Mon 3:00–9:00 PM; Tue–Thu closed.
Note: Centenarian French Quarter courtyard restaurant serving Creole classics, jazz brunch, oysters Broussard, redfish, and old-school hospitality.
Address: 830 Conti St., New Orleans, LA 70112
Hours: Daily 7:00 AM–12:00 PM.
Note: Prince Conti Hotel café for coffee, espresso drinks, pastries, croissants, bagels, fresh fruit, and light continental breakfast.
Address: 219 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA 70112
Hours: Daily 11:00 AM–8:00 PM.
Note: Chef-built po-boys with a French Quarter address and better-than-usual fillings. The sandwich got a passport and came back interesting.
Address: 204 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–2:00 PM; Sat–Sun 7:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Note: New Orleans-born brunch house for Benedicts, biscuits, shrimp and grits, and morning cocktails.
Address: 429 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Brunch Fri 11:00 AM–2:30 PM; Sat–Sun 10:00 AM–2:30 PM; dinner service available later in the day.
Note: Second-oldest restaurant in New Orleans, tied to the city’s brunch lore and still pouring historic Creole charm on Decatur Street.
Address: 600 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Mon–Thu 7:00 AM–8:00 PM; Fri–Sun 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Note: Spacious Decatur Street branch with oversized beignets, breakfast sandwiches, cocktails, and live music near Jackson Square.
Address: 800 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70116
Hours: Sun–Thu 7:15 AM–11:00 PM; Fri–Sat 7:15 AM–12:00 AM.
Note: Original French Market beignet-and-café-au-lait stop; touristy, yes, but still part of the New Orleans contract.
Address: 801 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70116
Hours: Daily 8:00 AM–7:00 PM.
Note: Jackson Square brunch spot serving New Orleans classics, beignet fries, Benedicts, gumbo, Bloody Marys, and casual Decatur Street people-watching.
Address: 1035 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70116
Hours: Daily 8:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Note: Breakfast-and-brunch café from the Toast family, with French omelets, crêpes, aebleskivers, and French toast variations.
Address: 1109 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70116
Hours: Mon–Tue 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; Wed closed; Thu 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–11:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Note: No-frills Decatur Street staple for Cajun-Creole plates, rabbit-and-sausage jambalaya, fried chicken, seafood gumbo, red beans, and strong bar energy. 21+ only; no reservations.
Address: 724 Iberville St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Daily 11:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Note: Classic French Quarter oyster house for raw and chargrilled oysters, po-boys, gumbo, and Cajun-Creole seafood.
Address: 739 Iberville St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–11:00 PM.
Note: Long-running French Quarter seafood and oyster bar known for raw, chargrilled, Rockefeller, and Bienville oysters.
Address: 1100 N. Peters St. #13, New Orleans, LA 70116
Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–4:00 PM; Sun closed.
Note: French Market café reworking New Orleans staples in traditional, vegan, and gluten-free directions, including vegan beignets and okra gumbo.
Address: 308 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70112
Hours: Dinner Mon and Wed–Thu 5:30–9:00 PM; Fri 5:30–11:00 PM; Sat brunch 11:00 AM–2:00 PM and dinner 5:30–11:00 PM; Sun brunch 10:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner 5:30–9:00 PM; Tue closed.
Note: Creative French Quarter restaurant blending Southern, Caribbean, Mexican, and Central American flavors, with a lively weekend brunch.
Address: 214 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Breakfast daily 6:30–10:30 AM; lunch daily 11:30 AM–2:00 PM; dinner Thu, Sun–Mon 5:00–9:00 PM and Fri–Sat 5:00–9:30 PM; Tue–Wed closed; Jazz Brunch Sat–Sun 11:30 AM–2:00 PM.
Note: Hotel Monteleone’s polished Creole restaurant for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend jazz brunch steps from the Carousel Bar.
Address: 334 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Mon–Thu 7:00 AM–6:00 PM; Sat–Sun 7:00 AM–8:00 PM; Friday hours vary by season.
Note: Original Café Beignet location with courtyard charm, beignets, breakfast plates, coffee, and a more tucked-away Royal Street feel.
Address: 417 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Breakfast/lunch daily 9:00 AM–2:00 PM; dinner Thu–Sat 6:00–9:00 PM.
Note: Pink-walled French Quarter grande dame known for refined Creole breakfast, tableside theater, and Bananas Foster.
Address: 441 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Daily 8:00 AM–10:00 PM; brunch served daily until 4:00 PM.
Note: Royal Street oyster bar for chargrilled oysters, po-boys, gumbo, seafood plates, balcony seating, and daily brunch service.
Address: 613 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Daily jazz brunch 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; dinner daily 5:30–10:00 PM.
Note: Historic courtyard restaurant best known for its daily jazz brunch buffet and classic Creole atmosphere.
Address: 529 St. Ann St., New Orleans, LA 70116
Hours: Daily 11:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Note: Compact Jackson Square raw bar and cocktail room in the Lower Pontalba building, built for oysters, martinis, and old French Quarter atmosphere.
Address: 547 St. Ann St., New Orleans, LA 70116
Hours: Daily 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.
Note: Jackson Square breakfast-and-lunch favorite for eggs Benedict po-boys, Bananas Foster French toast, gumbo, and all-day breakfast plates.
Address: 713 St. Louis St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Lunch Thu–Sat 11:00 AM–2:00 PM; dinner Mon–Sat 5:30–9:00 PM; Sunday Jazz Brunch 10:30 AM–2:30 PM.
Note: America’s oldest family-run restaurant, home of Oysters Rockefeller and a proper old-line French Quarter brunch ritual.
Address: 617 Ursulines Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116
Hours: Mon and Wed–Thu 7:00 AM–2:00 PM; Fri–Sun 7:00 AM–3:00 PM; Tue closed.
Note: French Quarter bakery and patisserie for croissants, quiche, tarts, cakes, coffee, and quiet courtyard breakfast energy.
Address: 3070 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA 70117
Hours: Thu–Mon 5:00–9:30 PM; Tue–Wed closed.
Note: A focused mariscos spot from chef Ana Castro, where seafood, masa, and Mexican coastal flavors get the spotlight without unnecessary fuss.
Address: 3054 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117
Hours: Thu–Mon 5:00–10:30 PM; Tue–Wed closed.
Note: Tiny, intimate Bywater tasting menu with serious technique, natural-wine energy, and chef-driven courses that reward planning ahead.
Address: 2514 Bayou Rd., New Orleans, LA 70119
Hours: Mon 5:00–9:30 PM; Tue closed; Wed–Thu 5:00–9:30 PM; Fri 5:00–10:00 PM; Sat 11:00 AM–3:00 PM & 5:00–10:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Note: Ethiopian cooking on Bayou Road with injera, stews, tibs, and a shared-table rhythm that fits New Orleans better than anyone should be surprised by.
Address: 4323 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70119
Hours: Mon–Thu 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–9:00 PM.
Note: Mid-City crawfish destination that grew from a catering operation; Eater calls out the citrus, pepper, and clove boil profile and the open boiling setup.
Address: 127 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119
Hours: Mon–Sat 5:30–10:00 PM; Sun closed.
Note: Chef Sue Zemanick’s elegant Mid-City cottage restaurant, blending Gulf seafood, French technique, and quiet confidence.
Address: 236 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119
Hours: Daily 10:00 AM–7:00 PM.
Note: Dock-to-plate Mid-City seafood market and restaurant with raw bar, fresh Gulf seafood, whole fish, po-boys, frozen drinks, and market-case cook-to-order options. Eater’s 2026 crawfish guide highlights Porgy’s for both boiled and live crawfish in season; check their Instagram/case updates before you go.
Address: 1479 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116
Hours: Mon–Sat 10:30 AM–8:30 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–8:30 PM.
Note: Nguyen-family boiled seafood shop with multiple New Orleans locations; Eater highlights its flavorful crawfish, marinated crab claws, yak-a-mein, and side dishes.
Address: 538 Hagan Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119
Hours: Wed–Sun 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Mon–Tue closed.
Note: Since 1911, a Mid-City po-boy heavyweight. Roast beef debris, fried shrimp, long lines, and no need to overthink it.
Address: 326 N. Norman C. Francis Pkwy, New Orleans, LA 70119
Hours: Open daily at noon; Sunday until 10:00 PM. Crawfish Tue–Fri from 3:00 PM and Sat–Sun from 1:00 PM during season.
Note: Lively Mid-City beer garden with Andy’s boiled crawfish and fixin’s during season; Eater highlights it as one of the early-season boil programs.
Address: 2301 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119
Hours: Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 AM–3:00 PM; Dinner Fri–Sat 5:30–9:00 PM; Sun–Mon closed.
Note: Historic Tremé Creole institution with art, civil-rights history, fried chicken, gumbo, and a room that carries real New Orleans weight.
Address: 440 S. Saint Patrick St., New Orleans, LA 70119
Hours: Mon–Thu 11:00 AM–1:00 AM; Fri 11:00 AM–2:00 AM; Sat 10:30 AM–2:00 AM; Sun 10:30 AM–1:00 AM.
Note: Mid-City neighborhood bar where Eater notes Portside Nola runs Friday crawfish pop-ups after Mardi Gras; check Portside/MCYC updates because pop-up timing is seasonal.
Address: 5240 Annunciation St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Hours: Tue–Wed 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Thu–Sat 10:00 AM–7:00 PM; Sun–Mon closed.
Note: Old-school Uptown po-boy counter where the bread, shrimp, oysters, and neighborhood bar feel are the entire point.
Address: 6100 Annunciation St., New Orleans, LA 70118
Hours: Lunch Thu–Fri 11:30 AM–2:00 PM; Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00–10:00 PM; Sun–Mon closed.
Note: Uptown classic with old-school service, a loyal local crowd, and dishes that know the value of butter and restraint.
Address: 321 Arabella St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Hours: Mon–Sat 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–8:00 PM.
Note: Old-school Uptown seafood house and tap room, open since the 1940s, that Eater highlights for boiled crawfish, cold beer, and retro neighborhood energy.
Address: 739 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Mon, Wed–Sun 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; Tue closed.
Note: Mason Hereford’s sandwich clubhouse: bologna, collard greens, chips, chaos, and proof that nostalgia can cook when it has a brain.
Address: 6078 Laurel St., New Orleans, LA 70118
Hours: Wed–Thu 5:00–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 5:00–9:30 PM; Sun 10:30 AM–2:00 PM; Mon–Tue closed.
Note: Uptown French-Louisiana neighborhood restaurant: comfortable, capable, and quietly confident — the opposite of trying too hard.
Address: 901 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115
Hours: Mon, Thu & Sun 9:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5:00–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 9:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5:00–9:30 PM; Tue–Wed closed.
Note: Neighborhood Creole favorite known for brunch energy and refined-but-approachable Louisiana plates.
Address: 2368 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Wed–Mon 8:00 AM–3:00 PM; Tue closed.
Note: From the Turkey and the Wolf universe: playful breakfast food, sharp execution, and the proper amount of morning weirdness.
Address: 3340 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Hours: Mon–Thu 3:00–10:00 PM; Fri–Sun 11:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Note: Magazine Street seafood-boil house serving crawfish, crab, shrimp, lobster, mussels, and clams with Vietnamese, Cajun, garlic, or Caribbean flavor options.
Address: 3814 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Hours: Tue–Sat 4:30–10:00 PM; Sun–Mon closed.
Note: Serigne Mbaye’s modern Senegalese tasting menu connects West Africa and Louisiana with serious storytelling and highly personal cooking.
Address: 4128 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Hours: Tue–Thu 5:00–9:15 PM; Fri–Sat 5:00–9:45 PM; Sun–Mon closed.
Note: Indian technique and Gulf/Southern ingredients meet on Magazine Street: seafood, spice, polished hospitality, and a family-run backbone.
Address: 4201 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Hours: Tue–Thu 5:00–9:15 PM; Fri–Sat 5:00–9:45 PM; Sun–Mon closed.
Note: A refined sibling to Saffron NOLA with pan-Asian influences, tasting-menu polish, and a serious bar program.
Address: 4206 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Hours: Wed–Mon 4:00–10:00 PM; Tue closed.
Note: A loud, playful, 1980s-tinted restaurant for martinis, share plates, and the kind of night that refuses to be tidy.
Address: 4238 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Hours: Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 AM–2:30 PM; Dinner Sun–Thu 5:00–9:30 PM and Fri–Sat 5:00–10:30 PM; Brunch Sun 10:30 AM–2:30 PM.
Note: A polished Magazine Street bistro with blue-crab beignets, turtle bolognese, and a long track record as a reliable special-night spot.
Address: 4330 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Hours: In season: Thu–Sat lunch 11:00 AM–2:00 PM and dinner 5:30–9:00 PM; Sun 4:30–8:30 PM; Mon–Wed closed; closed June–August and major holidays.
Note: Tile-lined Uptown oyster institution established in 1919, known for raw oysters, oyster loafs, and gluten-free fried seafood.
Address: 4609 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Hours: Daily 4:00–9:00 PM.
Note: Neighborhood Italian on Magazine Street with house pastas, wood-fired cooking, and enough polish to make simple feel special.
Address: 5757 Magazine St., Ste. A, New Orleans, LA 70115
Hours: Lunch Fri 11:00 AM–2:30 PM; Dinner Sun–Thu 5:00–9:30 PM, Fri–Sat 5:00–10:00 PM; Brunch Sat–Sun 10:30 AM–2:30 PM.
Note: Alon Shaya’s pita-and-hummus powerhouse with generous plates, bright salads, and a dining room built for passing everything around.
Address: 1838 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115
Hours: Mon 4:00–9:00 PM; Tue–Thu 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; Fri 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; Sat 3:00–10:00 PM; Sun 3:00–9:00 PM.
Note: Historic Uptown Creole-Italian restaurant, home of the original BBQ shrimp and a classic stand-up oyster bar.
Address: 4338 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115
Hours: Sun 10:00 AM–9:30 PM; Mon–Thu 11:00 AM–9:30 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Note: Big Uptown oyster bar on the St. Charles streetcar line for Gulf seafood, chargrilled oysters, frozen French 75s, and Sunday brunch.
Address: 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Hours: Mon, Thu & Sun 5:00–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 5:00–10:00 PM; Tue–Wed closed.
Note: Unapologetically global, spicy, funky, and fun. A smart pick when the table wants flavor fireworks instead of white-tablecloth whispering.
Address: 1403 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Dinner Mon–Tue 5:30 PM; Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 PM; Lunch Wed–Fri from 11:30 AM; Jazz Brunch Sat 11:00 AM–2:00 PM and Sun 10:00 AM–2:00 PM.
Note: The blue-striped Garden District institution: refined Creole cooking, jazz brunch, 25¢ martini lunch lore, and old New Orleans hospitality done with polish.
Address: 509 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118
Hours: Open daily; bar 11:00 AM–late; kitchen 11:00 AM–1:00 AM. 21+ only.
Note: Riverbend tavern and raw-oyster counter with po-boys, beer, sports, and old-school local-bar stamina.
Address: 7900 Lakeshore Dr., New Orleans, LA 70124
Hours: Tue–Sun 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; Mon closed.
Note: Locally owned lakefront oyster bar and seafood restaurant overlooking Lake Pontchartrain, with Louisiana seafood, outdoor seating, and live-music energy. Eater’s 2026 crawfish guide notes The Blue Crab as a seasonal crawfish option at the Lakefront/Lakeview location; call ahead for current availability.
Address: 5321 Franklin Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122
Hours: Typically Wed–Sun 11:00 AM–7:00 PM; seasonal crawfish can sell out, so call/check social media.
Note: Gentilly spot focused on crawfish, seafood, and barbecue; Eater notes it also pops up at Abita Brewery Uptown on Fridays during Lent.
Address: 10826 Hayne Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70127
Hours: Tue–Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sun–Mon closed.
Note: Old-school New Orleans East seafood market Eater calls a reliable stop for redfish, shrimp, crawfish, lobster, vegetables, local delicacies, and Hubig’s pies.
Address: 4915 St. Anthony Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122
Phone: (504) 282-7150
Hours: Tue–Sat from 10:00 AM; Sun–Mon closed. Call ahead for daily closing time and crawfish availability.
Note: Gentilly seafood stop Eater calls a top crawfish destination, also known for fried seafood and hot-sausage po’ boys.
Address: 8853 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70003
Hours: Mon–Thu 11:00 AM–8:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–8:30 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Note: Old-school Metairie buffet with daily Creole staples: chicken-and-sausage gumbo, étouffée, fried chicken, fried fish, jambalaya, carrot soufflé, and bread pudding.
Address: 1700 Lake Ave., Metairie, LA 70005
Hours: Typically 10:00 AM–3:00 PM; call ahead for current seafood and crawfish availability.
Note: Bucktown seafood market near Deanie’s, praised by Eater for fresh and boiled seafood plus deli-case extras like stuffed crabs, crawfish pies, alligator sausage, and turtle soup.
Address: 1726 Lake Ave., Metairie, LA 70005
Phone: (504) 833-3973
Hours: Wed–Thu 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM–7:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; Sun 9:00 AM–1:00 PM; Mon–Tue closed.
Note: West End seafood-market favorite Eater highlights for seafood gumbo, fresh fish, crab cakes, potato salad, and seasoned takeout operation; call ahead for crawfish.
Address: 216 Metairie-Hammond Hwy., Metairie, LA 70005
Hours: Mon–Tue 11:00 AM–3:00 PM; Wed–Thu 11:00 AM–3:00 PM & 5:00–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–3:00 PM & 5:00–9:30 PM; Sun 11:30 AM–3:00 PM.
Note: Bucktown staple for roast beef po-boys, seafood gumbo, fried seafood platters, pizza, and family-friendly Louisiana/Italian comfort food.
Address: 3232 N. Arnoult Rd., Metairie, LA 70002
Hours: Daily 8:00 AM–9:00 PM; breakfast served daily 8:00–10:30 AM.
Note: The original Drago’s location and home base for the charbroiled oyster style that became a New Orleans-area classic.
Address: 21084 Hwy 36, Covington, LA 70433
Hours: Daily 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Guided tours Mon–Thu 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM; Fri–Sun 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM; self-guided tours during business hours.
Note: Louisiana craft-beer landmark with rotating taps, year-round brews, seasonal releases, flights, root beer, a beer garden, tours, growler/crowler fills, and a gift shop. BYOF/food-truck setup rather than a full restaurant, so pair it with nearby Northshore eats.
Address: 9013 Jefferson Hwy, River Ridge, LA 70123
Phone: (504) 738-2104
Hours: Mon 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; Tue–Thu 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM–7:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; Sun closed.
Note: River Ridge seafood market with fresh and boiled seafood, po’ boys, and live mudbugs by the sack; Eater notes there are a couple of outdoor tables but it is mostly a market.
Address: 279 Hickory Ave., Harahan, LA 70123
Hours: Tue–Fri 11:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sat 1:00–8:00 PM; Sun–Mon closed.
Note: Bright, fish-camp-feeling Harahan seafood spot Eater highlights for beautifully spiced crawfish and weekend live-music energy.
Address: 3754 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA 70058
Hours: Hours vary by season; call ahead or check current specials before going.
Note: Westbank boiled-seafood staple dating to 1972, highlighted by Eater for crawfish, fresh seafood, fried platters, po’ boys, and family-friendly long-table boil energy.
Address: 632 Franklin Ave., Gretna, LA 70053
Phone: (504) 366-2219
Hours: Wed–Sat 12:00–7:00 PM; Sun 12:00–6:00 PM; Mon–Tue closed.
Note: No-frills Gretna seafood stop where Eater says the boiled crawfish recipe has been consistent since 1991 and can sell out fast.
Address: 1632 Lafayette St., Gretna, LA 70053
Hours: Mon–Sat 11:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–5:30 PM.
Note: Family-owned seafood house with Viet-Cajun boil flavors, customizable spice, and citrus-forward crawfish; Eater recommends calling ahead for big crawfish orders.
Address: 7742 LA-23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Hours: Tue–Thu 8:00 AM–9:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM–10:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM–9:30 PM; Sun seasonal, often until 7:30 PM around Feb–May; Mon closed.
Note: Belle Chasse seafood restaurant and market known for boiled seafood; Eater highlights it for crawfish orders with better pricing at five and twenty pounds.
Address: 2110 E. Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette, LA 70043
Hours: Online ordering commonly shows 9:00 AM–5:10 PM; call ahead for daily hours and crawfish availability.
Note: Long-running Chalmette seafood market and restaurant; Eater highlights it for both boiled and live crawfish, with better pricing at larger quantities.
Address: 3145 Government St., Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Hours: Mon–Thu 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; Sun 10:00 AM–9:00 PM.
Note: Baton Rouge comfort-food stop for savory plates and sweet pies.
Address: 5720 Commerce St., St. Francisville, LA 70775
Hours: Mon–Tue 5:00–9:00 PM; Wed–Sat 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–2:00 PM.
Note: Historic inn dining with Southern polish and a destination-worthy small-town setting.
Address: 2815 Grand Point Hwy, Henderson, LA 70517
Phone: (337) 667-6148
Hours: Restaurant Mon–Thu 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–2:00 PM. Market Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–8:00 PM; Fri–Sat 9:00 AM–9:00 PM; Sun 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.
Note: Award-winning Cajun seafood restaurant and fresh market in “the town that crawfish built,” with crawfish, seafood gumbo, boudin, smoked sausage, stuffed pork chops, and cooler-filling road-trip provisions.
Address: 2942-F Grand Point Hwy, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Phone: (337) 667-6073
Hours: Daily 10:00 AM–8:00 PM; kitchen closes at 8:00 PM.
Note: World-famous Cajun roadside stop for boudin links and balls, po-boys, seafood baskets, boiled crawfish in season, fried chicken, alligator, frog legs, and gumbo.
Address: 3232 Main Hwy #31, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Phone: (337) 332-0294
Hours: Daily lunch service, typically 10:00 AM–2:00 PM; Sunday often 10:00 AM–1:00 PM.
Note: Plate-lunch favorite known for old-school Creole cooking and soulful South Louisiana comfort food.
Address: 101 W. Main St., Broussard, LA 70518
Phone: (337) 837-6684
Hours: Mon–Fri 6:00 AM–2:00 PM; Sat 7:00 AM–2:00 PM; Sun closed.
Note: Old-school Broussard counter-service stop known for chicken-and-sausage gumbo and plate lunches.
Address: 900 Jefferson St., Lafayette, LA 70501
Phone: (337) 534-0585
Hours: Tue–Thu 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; Sun 10:00 AM–2:00 PM; Mon closed.
Note: Seafood-focused Lafayette spot in a vintage Conoco station, with Gulf ingredients, cocktails, patio energy, and enough personality to justify the detour.
Address: 4309 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA 70503
Phone: (337) 981-1141
Hours: Mon–Thu 10:30 AM–10:00 PM; Fri 10:30 AM–11:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM–11:00 PM; Sun 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Note: Louisiana seafood staple dating to 1934, serving Cajun seafood, Gulf-to-table favorites, and family-style South Louisiana standards.
Address: 615 Hwy 93 N., Scott, LA 70583
Phone: (337) 233-5805
Hours: Mon–Sat 6:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sun 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.
Note: A foundational Scott boudin market for boudin, cracklins, smoked meats, and Cajun staples.
Address: 1815 Saint Mary St., Scott, LA 70583
Phone: (337) 232-1114
Hours: Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–7:00 PM; Sat–Sun 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.
Note: A Scott boudin-and-cracklins standard for hot links, stuffed boudin balls, and road-food provisions.
Address: Cut Off, LA 70345
Phone: (985) 632-5050
Hours: Call ahead to confirm current hours.
Note: Down-the-bayou local restaurant lead from the rural-roadside research pass. Online information is thin, so call before making a special trip.
Address: 15628 W. Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345
Phone: (985) 325-3333
Hours: Mon–Thu 10:30 AM–1:45 PM & 4:30–8:30 PM; Fri 10:30 AM–1:45 PM & 4:30–8:45 PM; Sat 4:30–8:45 PM; Sun closed.
Note: Casual bayou seafood stop for boiled seafood, platters, grilled dishes, soft-shell crab, and warm small-town hospitality.
Address: 6561 Evangeline Hwy., Basile, LA 70515
Phone: (337) 432-5141
Hours: Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00–9:30 PM; Fri–Sat 5:00–10:00 PM; Sun–Mon closed.
Note: True Cajun destination between rice fields and crawfish ponds, with boiled crawfish, seafood, steaks, frog legs, and old-school live-music country-road atmosphere.
Area: Lafayette / Acadiana
Phone: (337) 230-6169
Hours: Tours commonly offered at 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM; operator office Mon–Sat 9:00 AM–6:30 PM.
Note: Three-hour small-bus tour with five tasting stops at locally owned Cajun restaurants; possible tastes include boudin, gumbo, crawfish, po-boys, cracklin, alligator, and more.
Area: French Quarter, New Orleans
Phone: (504) 473-4823
Hours: Daily tour calendar varies; private tours available.
Note: Locally run food-history and cocktail-history tours, with food stops and New Orleans culinary storytelling.
Area: French Quarter, New Orleans
Phone: (504) 377-6601
Hours: Approx. 3 hours; days and times vary by tour calendar.
Note: French Quarter walking tour focused on classic New Orleans tastes such as po-boys, pralines, gumbo, Cajun favorites, and local history.
Area: French Quarter / New Orleans
Phone: (504) 226-5500
Hours: Approx. 3 hours; tour calendar varies.
Note: Guided New Orleans food walking tour with local food staples, history, and food-and-cocktail tour options.
Area: French Quarter and Lower Garden District, New Orleans
Phone: (877) 568-6877
Hours: French Quarter tour commonly 11:00 AM–2:00 PM on select days; calendar varies.
Note: Walking tours covering Creole and Cajun food, chargrilled oysters, soul food, neighborhood history, and mom-and-pop food stops.
Area: Baton Rouge
Phone: (225) 772-7253
Hours: By advance reservation; tours require at least 18-hour advance booking and availability varies.
Note: Small private Baton Rouge tour operator offering food-focused tours plus city, swamp, haunted, and cultural tour options.
Michelin Guide — Louisiana Restaurants — official Michelin restaurant listings for Louisiana, including starred restaurants, Bib Gourmand selections, and recommended restaurants.
Eater 38 — New Orleans — Eater New Orleans’s current essential restaurant list used for Eater Top 38 badges.
North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 — official 50 Best source pages used for the Dakar NOLA, Emeril’s, and Acamaya ranking badges; badge links open each restaurant’s source page.
New Orleans & Company — Oysters in New Orleans — official tourism oyster guide used for classic oyster-house and raw-bar context.
Eater New Orleans — Where to Eat Oysters in New Orleans — local oyster-guide source used for oyster-house and raw-bar additions.
New Orleans & Company — Crawfish in New Orleans — official tourism crawfish guide; crawfish are usually available January–July, with peak months March–May.
Eater New Orleans — Where to Get the Best Boiled Crawfish in New Orleans Right Now — local boiled-crawfish source used for seasonal crawfish-spot context.