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A photo of Audubon Clubhouse by Dickie Brennan & Co. restaurant
1. Audubon Clubhouse by Dickie Brennan & Co.
4.5
Awesome(447)
$$$$
• American • Uptown
Booked 15 times today
Offering Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner featuring salads, sandwiches & mains made with Louisiana seafood & seasonal local produce. Highlights are the 1898 Club Sandwich, the Crabcake Benedict, a Chicken & Waffle Salad topped with a fried chicken thigh, and a house classic - the Palace Cafe Turtle Soup. The bar offers curated craft cocktails with local spirits, and a stellar wine list. We are located in the beautiful Audubon Park so you can dine on our veranda under the Oaks. Operated by Dickie Brennan & Co. Family of Restaurants.
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2. Meril
4.6
Exceptional(7026)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Warehouse District
Booked 34 times today
Located in the Warehouse District, Meril is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s lively restaurant in New Orleans. Meril’s casual restaurant interior is marked by a signature open style kitchen and a large bar area, featuring a varied wine selection and craft cocktails. Named after his daughter, the restaurant showcases some of Chef Emeril’s favorite dishes that he loves to eat, featuring everything from Wood Fired Flatbreads to Korean Chicken Wings. Lagasse brings his expertise and distinguished hospitality to Meril, creating a deliciously spirited dining experience.
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3. Shaya
4.9
Exceptional(5388)
$$$$
• Middle Eastern • Uptown
Booked 57 times today
Inspired by the many amazing meals with family and dear friends throughout the Middle East, Shaya has been a trailblazer in modern Levantine cuisine. Drawing inspiration from the diverse cuisines & cultures of the Middle East, Mediterranean, and across North Africa, Shaya has set the benchmark for contemporary Mediterranean cuisine by honoring the age-old culinary traditions of the people who invented hospitality as we know it. Our fluffy hand-crafted pita bread baked to order in our wood-fired oven with delectable vegetable-driven dips, salads, and spreads will transport you to an exotic place. Today we hope that our food and hospitality will help you create delicious memories with your friends and family using the very best of our local and sustainably harvested ingredients, prepared and served by people who truly care.
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4. Lula Restaurant Distillery
4.5
Awesome(2087)
$$$$
• Contemporary Southern • Lower Garden District
Booked 7 times today
In the heart of New Orleans, expertly crafted food, spirits and cocktails come together in a unique privately owned micro-distillery and restaurant.We are quintessentially southern with a distinct Louisiana influence. We are Lula Restaurant-Distillery.As the first and only restaurant-distillery in New Orleans, Louisiana and in the Southeast US, we promise to offer you an incredible experience in the shadows of our copper still and along the historic streetcar line of St. Charles Avenue.Join us Monday-Sunday for Happy Hour from 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-3 for Bottomless Vodka Bar
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5. Sofia New Orleans
4.7
Exceptional(2256)
$$$$
• Italian • Warehouse District
Booked 24 times today
Sofia is an Italian-inspired kitchen that has an elevated take on traditional cuisine in a fun and funky setting in the warehouse district. Acclaimed chef Talia Diele's menu of inventive small plates, traditionally prepared meats and fish, handmade pasta, and wood fired pizza has drawn rave reviews locally and nationally. Our Italian inspired cocktails, craft beers and Italian wine list have been carefully curated and will appeal to the most discerning palates.
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6. Compère Lapin
4.8
Exceptional(3204)
$$$$
• American • Central Business District
Booked 27 times today
Compère Lapin - noun - "kom-pare la-pan" - 1. anthropomorphic rabbit character who served as the mischievous protagonist in Creole and Caribbean folk tales; 2. Chef Nina Compton's restaurant at the Old No 77 Hotel & Chandlery in the Warehouse Arts District of New Orleans. Meals aren’t about trends, shock value, or opulence.Meals are about moments, memories and those who surround you at your table.We believe in the complexity of simplicity, and the power of pure flavors. Our histories, vast and varied, deserve to be memorialized and romanticized by dishes that at once remind us of home and transport us to somewhere new.We don’t make food for everyone else, we make food for you.
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7. plates
4.5
Awesome(71)
$$$$
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Warehouse District
Booked 17 times today
If you are visiting New Orleans and want one meal that covers more of the city than a weekend in the French Quarter, this is the table. Louisiana Roots. Global Palate. Plates is a shareable restaurant in the Warehouse District's Cotton Mill building where every culture that shaped New Orleans cooking gets its own plate.Chef Farrell Harrison sources Gulf seafood from local fishermen and rotates the menu with the season. The garlic shrimp, patatas bravas, wild mushrooms, and puff-puffs, West African beignets with cinnamon sugar, are the dishes regulars never skip. The Old World wine list leans Spanish and French, and happy hour runs daily with $8 cocktails.The room seats 150 with private dining for groups of 10 to 250, steps from the Convention Center and the National WWII Museum. Weekend brunch brings bottomless mimosas and chorizo hash. Walk-ins welcome at the bar. Reservations on OpenTable for dinner.
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8. Mister Mao
4.8
Exceptional(188)
$$$$
• Asian • Uptown
Booked 26 times today
Mister Mao is a vibrant restaurant in New Orleans, offering a unique dining experience with globally-inspired small plates and creative cocktails. The menu features a diverse selection of dishes, including dim sum and an always changing variety of shareable plates. The restaurant has a trendy, casual atmosphere with a tropical twist, highlighted by vibrant colors, funky decor, and lively music. The bar serves innovative cocktails and twists on classics. Mister Mao prides itself on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create delicious dishes. The friendly and knowledgeable staff provides attentive service to ensure a memorable dining experience.Whether you're enjoying a fun night out with friends or celebrating a special occasion, Mister Mao is the perfect place to savor the unique flavors and atmosphere of New Orleans. Location: 4501 Tchoupitoulas.
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9. Saj
4.8
Exceptional(358)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Uptown
Booked 3 times today
Saj is a modern BYOB Mediterranean restaurant, offering an authentic family style concept that revolves around our freshly baked Saj bread in a fun, cozy atmosphere. Feel free to bring your own drink and we will take it from there.
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10. Zasu
4.9
Exceptional(983)
$$$$
• American • Mid-City / City Park
Booked 28 times today
Zasu is a dream a long time in the making for James Beard Award winning Chef Sue Zemanick. The name Zasu is derived from Zasa, which means “once again” in Slovak, inspired by Sue’s Slovak heritage and childhood memories of family bonding in the kitchen. Located in the New Orleans neighborhood of Mid-City, Zasu’s culinary goal is to explore new ways to inspire traditional favorites by allowing fresh ingredients to speak for themselves. Here, you will find a mix of local and non-native ingredients, creating a unique dining experience that is clean and light, yet rich in experience.

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  • ginger
    Orange County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Loved the food sooo good! Friendly and gracious service
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    Shaya$$$$• Middle Eastern• Uptown
    •
    4.9
  • LisaGold
    New Orleans / Louisiana •54 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We love dining here for the pork skewer appetizer, the lamb chops and onion rings, and the fish. Highly recommend!
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    Lula Restaurant Distillery$$$$• Contemporary Southern• Lower Garden District
    •
    4.5
  • Julie
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had a wonderful dining experience at Meril in New Orleans! After receiving a recommendation from Emeril's earlier in the week, we decided to stop by for brunch on our last day in NOLA, and we're so glad we did. We were celebrating a birthday, and the staff made the experience even more memorable. Everyone was incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional from the moment we walked in until we left. Even though the dining room was still fairly quiet since we arrived early, the level of service never wavered. Our coffee cups were refilled before we even had to ask, which was a thoughtful touch that didn't go unnoticed. For brunch, we ordered the Blue Crab Omelette and the Chicken & Waffles, along with a couple cups of coffee. Everything was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. This was our first visit to New Orleans, and Meril was the perfect way to end an amazing trip. Great food, exceptional service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We would happily recommend Meril to anyone visiting the area and look forward to returning on a future trip to NOLA!
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    Meril$$$$• Contemporary American• Warehouse District
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    4.6
  • DavidGold
    New York City •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Audubon Clubhouse provides excellent and constant Food, Service and Ambiance. From getting on arrival to the completed evening dining, the staff provides exemplary service and professionalism.
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    Audubon Clubhouse by Dickie Brennan & Co.$$$$• American• Uptown
    •
    4.5
  • Amy
    New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Amazing experience in one of the most competitive food cities in the world, Mister Mao manages to stand out! Fantastic service, taste explosion, and ambiance galore. Will be back as often as we are able to travel to NOLA. Chef's kiss!
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    Mister Mao$$$$• Asian• Uptown
    •
    4.8

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