TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated November 2024

"Loved eating here, the food was some of the best I’ve ever eaten! We split a bottle of wine and enjoyed the boudin balls, steak tartar, scallops,..."

MB Luce

Barry P

"We think Horn’s Eatery is a nice spot to stop for breakfast. The outdoor setting on the Chartres Street side is normally shaded and has a nice..."

Louis and Elaine

"Just had breakfast here, and I was so happy for veggie choices. Everyone enjoyed their choices too. Also, shout out to one of the workers; he clearly..."

kris gonzalez

"We had a simple breakfast. French toast with fruits and Eggs with bacon and pancakes. Food was as good as breakfast can be, simple! The coffee was..."

Sharon Minors-Fenton

"Very cool neighborhood spot with yummy food and great folks running the place. We stayed in the area for about three days and Horn's became the..."

R. Schubert

"I stopped in for a late breakfast, and had a yummy mix of scrambled eggs with tomato, spinach, mushrooms and I think feta cheese...it was a monster..."

Charles Long

"My husband and I were visiting NOLA and staying at an Airbnb walking distance away. Had breakfast there 2 days in a row. Staff is friendly and..."

Tracey Chavous

"A local favorite. The food was delicious. Highly..."

Bryan Hughes

Sac-a-lait

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Really enjoyed lunch here- menu items are definitely rich and savory. Can't speak to the dinner menu, but would absolutely return. Loved that our..."

Audrey C. Wallace

"Just look at the picture. The food is incredible. Distinct and weird (if you're from the north) and have never seen or or heard of something like..."

Ryan “Sketch” G

"The crawfish pie was delicious and was my favorite. I was not big in the quail. It had a spicy kick to it but just not completely right there- not..."

Travelbug

"Excellent drinks. Cheerful serving staff. Chargrilled oysters, tuna tartare, and alligator were fantastic. The hot quail is definitely for those that..."

John Dicasali

"Food is great, drinks are great. Selection on both a bit limited but solid. It's never packed and super convenient (if you live in the cotton mill)...."

Kris Keimig

"My sister and I had a hard time finding the entrance but so worth it! Absolutely enjoyed chargrilled oysters, Tartare, butter cake for dessert. And..."

Tara Landry

"Wow, fabulous dinner. Creative vegetarian meal - thank you Chef. My husband's was fun and tasty. What a friendly and attentive staff that kicka$$..."

Jenneffer Pulapaka

"Very unique menu and bursting with flavor. Very good wait staff too. We went in on a slow night. Had venison backstrap, hot quail, and BBQ oyesters...."

Scott Roberts

"Great for small plates. Fantastic service. The tuna tartare was very good. Oysters were also good because they were oysters. Maybe a bit pricier than..."

Elizabeth Ferguson

"Incredible. Ate here one night and came back within a week. The lost fish may well be the best seafood dish in the city and oyster selection is..."

Evans Bennett

"Seriously awesome cocktails; creative but balanced and well-made. Go for happy hour and get a deal on *good* oysters. Didn't get to try any apps or..."

Matt Martinez

"Excellent service. Definitely for the diner looking for a fresh take on local food. Love the idea of small plate dining. Gives you the opportunity..."

JL

"Sac-a-Lait is an interesting place. It primarily serves small plates of very unique dishes -- grits with duck hearts, braised rabbit, octopus poboys,..."

Jonathon Hauenschild

"Amazing food, atmosphere, presentation, and service. The flavors were wonderfully complex and very, very satisfying. The service was without peer...."

Tom Wood

"This is one of the best restaurants in NOLA hands down. Its creative, delicious, inventive and they are not afraid to be themselves. I dined here..."

David Smith

"This place is amazing! We were visiting from Canada for my birthday and I wish I could go back. We had drinks (great drinks!), beers and lots of..."

Isabelle Chartrand

"Absolute perfection. The service is warm, friendly and informative. You can feel the passion they have for their craft. The music selection was..."

Shannon Vasey

Avery's On Tulane

Wheelchair Accessible

"5 stars does not come close to how amazing Avery's restaurant is. Nothing on the menu is bad, everything is so good. My favorite dish is the Seafood..."

Angela Richards

"Came to the New Orleans for three reasons. 1: Pick up Grand Nieces to take home to their Daddy. 2: See my old work place at 4400 Dauphine Street. ..."

Fred Morrow

"Came here last night for a group party. The food was fantastic! Honey biscuit was on point. The mushroom with the sauce was sooooo good! The drum..."

Theresa Tran

"I have used Avery's on Tulane for our facility lunch meetings on 3 occassions. Often times it is difficult to find a place where the food, quality,..."

Brooksie Thibodeaux

"My wife and I really like Avery's. The food is great and we always seem to meet up with family or friends there. So far I have tried their seafood..."

Jose Rivera

"Incredibly friendly staff, and the best hot sausage poboy I've had in..."

Joshua Langley

"Service was fantastic and great vibe!!! Great family place . Good for everyone..."

April Trumbore

"Averys is by far one of the best surprises a local can find. The buffalo shrimp with crumbled bleu cheese has made me return over and over. The gumbo..."

Samantha Lee

"Love the food, staff, and location! The owners go above and beyond to ensure their local customers are always taken care of. If your a tourist, this..."

Andrew St. Andrew

"Amazing food! The fried mushrooms and oysters with bacon gratin appetizers were really good. Po-boy was amazing as well. Hope to come back some..."

Rebecca Holland

"Greatest food ever...gumbo & Buffalo Fried..."

Tom Yeend III

"Avery's on Tulane is the best! I ordered the buffalo shrimp Poboy n it was the Bomb!!! Go check them out!! Customer service n atmosphere is SO New..."

LaToya LovingAdonis Haley

"The owners take a personal interest in everyone that comes in. They visit the table to make sure you're happy with the seating. They talk to you..."

Charles Conti

"Thanks again for morphing your signature Pearl River Po Boy into a truly terrific salad. The oysters were perfectly fried, the gravy a great..."

Reggie Seay

"An essential New Orleans po' boy shop, that I have returned to a few times since I first went last month. I've tried the fried potato salad (!),..."

Dan

"Small place, if it were closer to the Quarter they would be packed.... I have never been impressed with most of the places in the quarter and this..."

The Pet Transporter Guys

"Ever since I got arrested on Lundi Gras oh-so many years ago, I sort of dread being anywhere near the ominous courthouse at the Broad and Tulane..."

Kim Ranjbar

"Great Roast Beef!. The staff was super friendly, and the po-boy had a combination of flavor and shredded texture that was about as good as it gets...."

JEL

"Red beans better than my mamma. Shockingly inventive (vegan dishes!) considering the locale. So friendly. Debris is pretty stellar..."

Lauren

"Best Poboys in Nola. I'm a huge poboy fan, and Avery's by far is my favorite poboy shop. The seafood is fresh, and the price are good. I recommend..."

Katrina Rickels

"Build Your Own Peacemaker. Mine was Roast Beef & Oyster and I can see why Avery's is tops in popularity - huge oysters and nothing wrong with a..."

Geaux

"Justin and Christy are the best.. So we arrived in NOLA by train on a Monday afternoon. We had planned to visit a competitor but found it closed at..."

Tim

"We came into NO from Memphis late afternoon. We wanted good poboys at reasonable prices. The owners were fabulous & could not have been more..."

Karen E Norris Phillips

"Quite impressed. Came in at kind of a slow time, around 2:45, right as they were beginning to close. Ordered a small buffalo shrimp with blue cheese..."

Prop Joe Esq.

"Do yourself a favor and get the red beans the side is $4 or dinner sized with sausage for 10.75. I literally dream of their food. The oyster po'boys..."

Nicole

"The food here is delicious! The waiter was amazing. I will definitely eat here hopefully every time I'm in..."

Amie Weston

"Their Po Boys are great. Other items were also very good. This place has friendly service and a great vibe. Whatever you do, definitely try the Po..."

Hila Fogel-Yaari

"Wonderful food. Great service this is a local place that serves some of the best po boys and real new Orleans fare a little out of the way but so..."

Bert Goro

"Customer service is very friendly. Excellent atmosphere, great New Orleans atmosphere. Bathrooms are very clean. Food is spot-on. Delicious. First..."

A PS

"Price of the offers excellent food and such Rarities of drink is a Sazerac. They have a bar and limited seating but good atmosphere friendly..."

Al Elliott

"This debris roast beef poboy did not disappoint!! The fried pickles with the horseradish was def the best part. The food took 4ever..."

Lindsey Elrod Campbell

Tableau

90/100 (7843 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing dinner! The food, the staff, the cocktails, the ambiance were all incredible! Our servers Jasmine and Kristie were perfect! They were very..."

Brent Bogan

"My father and I were walking around looking for a nice place to eat. We ended up at Tableau and loved the atmosphere and the menu. We had the brown..."

Javiera Jackson

"If you are visiting New Orleans, the Tableau is a must. Make reservations for the balcony overlooking Jackson Square. We went for brunch which was..."

Francis Raitano

"Great place for brunch before the matinee at Le Petit Theatre. Highly recommend the French onion soup and the sugarless lemon meringue..."

Norris Smith Lupo Williams

"3/20/2018 - each and every one of the wait staff and management that we spoke to were excellent and personable. Eggs Benedict with sauteed..."

Donna Watts

"We were greeted by a super friendly hostess and our waiter was excellent! He recommended delicious cocktails (lady Dubois is very refreshing!) and..."

Michelle Borchardt

"This was my first visit to Tableau but it will not be my last. The staff was attentive and professional. The food and drinks were superb. The waiter..."

Shawanda Henderson Lewis

"Delicious! We had the Gumbo, and shrimp and grits. Both dishes were delicious and we will be going back! Services was outstanding. I highly recommend..."

Barbara Cook

"Great place, good food, super service, fab location. 3 band musicians were fun. Can highly..."

Dieter Sievers

"Thank you for a French Quarter top notch dinner on Wednesday. Joseph and I had a fun and memorable "4th" occasion, and we liked the good service. I..."

Marc Davison

"Fabulous spot for lunch, sat on the balcony overlooking Jackson Square. Food was delicious, Redfish and Shrimp with Grits are a must, oh and the..."

Denise Clarke

"I enjoyed this restaurant with my boyfriend Jerred on yesterday after church the food was great & I would recommend the banana foster for..."

Twyla Moschetta

"Omg this place has amazing food, all the staff were wonderful. Make a reservation because Saturday night in the French quarter is..."

Anne Frost

"Nestled in the heart of the city, "Tableau" is a culinary gem that promises an exquisite dining experience. From the moment you step in, the..."

Alejo R

"We love the patio on the second floor. Beautiful setting up, perfect lighting with three different light temperatures. We do not like much about..."

SPICY

"The patio overlooking the quarter was adorable. I appreciated the aesthetic of the restaurant and thought the design was fantastic. The food was..."

malik elizee

"We have eaten at Tableau several times. These are really nice people and we love the restaurant. The view from the gallery is superb and with the..."

Louis and Elaine

"We had an amazing brunch experience at Tableau. We were seated in the courtyard which was beautiful, and had an amazing service by Ashleigh. She made..."

Ariel Canino

"Balcony seat while band was playing. Day one of birthday weekend in NOLA. Chef created special happy birthday creme brulee. Plated. Dish was truffle..."

Yen-Hong

"We came here as part of a foodie and cocktail tour. We were all so excited to try it!! We had the most delicious duck gumbo!! The duck was tender..."

Erin FoxDoan

"Tableau is an exquisite place to visit. Located near the Cathedral, the building used to be part of the theater next door. It is a modern restaurant..."

Samantha Dugue

"Great experience overall! The French onion soup and crème brûlée were AMAZING! I didn’t love the fried oyster appetizer but my Gulf Fish..."

Ana Garcia

"Came to celebrate a birthday and everything we ordered was delicious. Cocktails are also great. Would recommend for a special occasion. Courtyard..."

Tiffany Z.

Vacherie

90/100 (1099 ratings)

Fried Chicken and Waffle with Your Choice of 1 Side

Mimosa

Crawfish

Ham and Egg Sandwich on Marble Rye

Crab cakes

Catfish

Etouffee

Fried Shrimp New Orleans Style

Shrimp and Grits

Iced Cold Mocha Coffee

Breakfast Sandwich with Fruit

Wheelchair Accessible

"The bartender was extremely accommodating to a walk in group of 11. Set us up with food and drinks....kept them coming as well. Food was pub faire,..."

Nat Hall

"We rolled into this joint during happy hour on Sunday to get a cool drink and escape the heat. Enjoyed the cool air and cool beverages. Happy flight..."

Taos Jones

"We came here for the happy hour drinks and apps. The chicken poppers and waffle is very good, although the sauce was supposed to have a kick and it..."

Jennie Rountree

"Loved this place. Affordable prices considering the prices.on the French Quarter. The portions are big and delicious. Our server Michael was very..."

Mara Luna

"Absolutely delicious. Kinda pricey, but there's a LOT of food for the money. I don't eat a lot so I had the small chicken salad and crackers and..."

Jennifer Thornton

"Hidden gem right in the heart of New Orleans 😍 Great vibes and the drinks are marvellous! The barman Tre was an absolute blast and attentive. We..."

Chasing Solaris

"This place just rocks! Victoria was perfectly splendid. We eat breakfast and dinner at the bar when In town. Everything on the menu is fabulous. If..."

Tommy Shinn

"Went 3 nights out of 4 here for drinks. Had dinner here one of thee nights. Bartender was fantastic and so was the food and drinks. Stayed at the..."

Ryan Taylor

"The food was great we had new server but he tried. Kinda of slow with the food and atmosphere was..."

Nicole Colby

"Service was very friendly! Food came out quickly and was hot! Was able to order from brunch and dinner menu so there were numerous..."

Francis Abbott

"A really nice, quiet place very close to Bourbon street. They have local food at affordable prices, and the service is great. I would go..."

Victoria Vidal Tomas

"Great bar on the street level of Hotel St. Marie. Went down almost every night I stayed at the hotel. Michael and Scotty were awesome bartenders and..."

Kristy Wilson

"To all coffee lovers this is the coffee place to go to and its not priced like other place . Loved the iced mocha coffee. David was great, funny, ..."

Lex Elo

"We enjoyed it time we went to Vacherie’s. We sat at the bar one nite. Great happy hour (it’s like 3 hours long!). The bar was a nice place to..."

Jim Scantlin

"The food here is incredible and the portions quite generous. It's a little pricey but you can easily share a main dish between two people. The..."

Kayleigh Trolio-Keats

"After perusing the Museum of Death, we had a few hours to kill before dinner. After walking a few blocks we ducked into this café. Very glad we..."

Greg Gowens

"Had dinner and a couple of drinks in the bar section of Vacherie this evening. Had the loaded roast beef Po-Boy with a side salad, it was delicious..."

Jennifer Biggs

"Favorite deli in the quarter. Love there chicken salad. No wait time, great options o the menu. I heard they also do..."

Megan Thobe

Carousel Bar

90/100 (5975 ratings)

Blue Crab & Crawfish Beignets

Wheelchair Accessible

"We didn’t order food but we did get drinks! This is such a fun bar, but to get a seat at the carousel, you need to be lucky! It was very busy and..."

Misha Averill

"What a tremendously fun and essential New Orleans experience. From the spinning bar to the live music, this place is classy, unique, charming and..."

David Chang

"Arrived about 45 minutes before doors opened and we were front of the line, by about 5 minutes. Great selection of cocktails and other drinks on the..."

Brian Jarman

"Really cool videos! But super busy!! Very yummy drinks, great good and amazing music. If you can find a seat it’s worth..."

Brigitte LaChapelle

"Very delicious cocktails. We didn't get the seats at Rotating Bar because everyone wanted to sit there, but seriously it no point in sitting there...."

SPICY

"Been here several times to SEE the revolving bar but this was the first time I sat down and placed an order. Stays busy so to get a seat, gotta..."

LeDora Kee Langston

"I had stayed at the Monteleone Hotel years ago with my parents. I remember seeing the Carousel Bar and thinking it was amazing. I was underage at the..."

D.M. Corbett

"The Carousel Bar at Hotel Monteleone is pure enchantment. The revolving bar, classic cocktails, and live jazz create a timeless atmosphere. The..."

Sean Doss

"This is a must-see in NOLA! While it was very busy, we did manage to snag some seats on the actual carousel bar itself. It was also one of the best..."

Stephanie Johnson

"We didn't have food, but we did have drinks, and they were fantastic. Once you step on the Carousel and start to spin around, you won't want to..."

sarah wurz

"Great little bar inside of the Hotel Monteleon. We stopped in on Halloween afternoon. It was busy, but we still got great seats next to the..."

Beyond the Shore Adventures (BTS Adventures)

"Whomever is booking for them is very consistent at bringing in great bands. The bar is always a great respite from the heat and hustle, the service..."

J K

"The Carousel Bar is unique bar! The atmosphere was great, the service was top notch, and the drinks were delicious! Highly recommended for a stop in..."

David Vasquez

"In The Monteleone hotel. Amazing one of a kind rotating bar. Great food and drink menus with impeccable service. The Vieux Carre is perfectly..."

Brent Campbell

"Drinks were phenomenal of course. That old fashioned and vieux carre were top notch. Wife got the pimm’s cup and really enjoyed it. The live music..."

Jonathan Oetken

"Rely fun for a drink. Its going to be packed, just anticipate a croud. We waited patiently until some seats opend up and we took our chance. You have..."

Nick Nolan

"Adorable bar. It was the busiest bar around 7.30pm compared to what was on Bourbon. The concept is very cute there wasn't any live music the night I..."

Alexia Ducanois

"We stopped in for a couple drinks, I had the Plantation Old Fashioned which was absolutely amazing and my wife had a Hurricane which was as good as..."

Alan Pierce

Elizabeth's

90/100 (4172 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were a group of 4 women and we all ordered different dishes. The pecan waffle with fresh whipped cream and strawberries was not too sweet and..."

Lisa Larkins Godbolt

"My husband and I went as soon as we got into the city from Indiana. What a great welcome to New Orleans! I had the Eggs Elizabeth and was stuffed. He..."

Jonathan Schiavone-LaRue

"Great food. There are plenty of great places to eat in New Orleans but this rates a definite visit. The breaded pork chops are smoked prior to..."

Rick Suarez

"The best breakfast in New Orleans. Low key and comfortable. Def worth the..."

Becca Abercrombie

"We had a great meal, and service to match. The boudin special, and the French toast burrito were scrumptious. Next time in NO, we will be..."

Carlos Zigel

"Fantastic food! Try the praline bacon, it’s like candy... great menu items, Standard stuff plus great specials. Coffee is great and service is very..."

Steve Anderson

"This is the most awesome hole in the wall hidden treasure!! Food and service is phenomenal. Thank you all for all u do. Food, service, hospitality..."

Tonya Cheroni Meche

"Sweet spot! Friendly staff, good food, fast service- decorated with Dr Bob's art...."

Tim Andrews

"Dax the bartender was so fun and attentive. Ask him to tell you a joke. The praline bacon was like what crack must be like. So tasty! Oversized..."

Susan Tehan Jasica

"The Crabby was as delicious as our waitress promised it would be! I would also highly recommend the Bloody..."

Michelle Snell

"From arrival to leaving we thoroughly enjoyed our first but definitely not last visit here. Praline bacon was the bomb!!!! Iced coffee with Bailey..."

Denise DeRosa Liset

"This was by far one of the best food experiences I've had in a while. Megan was my waitress she was very personable. I love this quality in a service..."

Renea Fleming

"The food was amazing. When I walked in the door someone was coming out and he said, "Be warned. The food is too damn good!" He was right. I tried the..."

Darah Patterson

"I loved everything about this place. Had brunch on a Friday in September. The host was amazing and hilarious. The bartender/server, Alex, was so..."

Erik Puffer

"What a surprise, we were recommended this place but thought they had got it wrong! It seems to be in the middle of housing estate. But the food was..."

David Johnson

"My daughter and I were greeted by a pleasant host and hostess. It was Sunday so there was a short wait. The decor of the building inside and out is..."

Anne Molloy

"My favorite brunch place and not just for the Praline Pig Candy. Varied menu will please everyone and the food is delicious. We had the pecan waffle,..."

Mary Griggs

"The place was amazing. Great food (although a bit spicy for my baby tongue). Loved the art and..."

Cathy Haynes

"My husband and I came here for the first time yesterday morning on our way home, after spending the long weekend in New Orleans. The food is AMAZING!..."

Kendyl B

"Elizabeth's was amazing. The steak and eggs was one of the best steaks I've ever had. You could taste the smoke, it melts in your mouth, and the..."

Wesley K

"Elizabeth’s is a really good old style restaurant with great breakfast items. We really like the praline bacon being big fans of both. The service..."

Louis and Elaine

"My family enjoyed our breakfast at Elizabeth’s. We arrived right after opening on a Saturday and didn’t have any weight. The praline bacon and..."

Gregory Cook

"Simply the best breakfast around in a funky old house filled with local art in the Bywater. Good coffee, giant, soft biscuits and PRALINE bacon. I..."

Lisa E. (Peachy in Georgia)

"HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! The food was spectacular, the service was great. I got the boudin.... words can't describe how delicious it was. Oh! And I also..."

Chelsea Scaggs

"Had the French Toast Breakfast Burrito. It was good but not as good as other reviewers would have me believe. I also ordered a side of has browns...."

Scott B

"Turning bacon into a dessert type food is genius for starters, praline bacon is as good as it sounds. In the years I've been going here I've never..."

David Galvan

"My crab cakes and poached eggs were good but the fried green tomatoes take the cake as do their Bloody Marys! (The green beans are so yummy I bought..."

Dawn McCastor

"We ate here 3 of the 4 days while in town, food was excellent, waite staff (jessica, Billy) were both very good and entire staff were friendly and..."

korby proffitt

"Went here for brunch and it is a nice affordable brunch spot in the Bywater. The restaurant is covered with colorful artwork and New Orleans style...."

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