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60 restaurants in New Orleans recognised by AAA Diamond Awards, Forbes Travel Guide, Michelin, The World's 50 Best Restaurants and Wine Spectator. The ones most guides agree on come first.
3 guides · 800 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, Louisiana
Emeril's in New Orleans, a two-star Michelin flagship serving seasonal Louisiana tasting menus led by chef E.J. Lagasse.
2 guides · 301 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, Louisiana
Contemporary Creole dinners in a historic French-Creole building in New Orleans, with Louisiana ingredients and a 2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence.
2 guides · 6100 Annunciation St., New Orleans, Louisiana
Clancy's at 6100 Annunciation St. in New Orleans serves classic Creole cooking, a Michelin Recommended pick for 2026.
2 guides · 1403 Washington Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana
Creole and Southern American cooking at 1403 Washington Ave., New Orleans. AAA Four Diamond (2026), a Jazz Brunch, 25¢ martini lunches and private dining.
2 guides · 215 Bourbon St., New Orleans, Louisiana
Galatoire's 33 Bar & Steak at 215 Bourbon St., New Orleans: Creole steakhouse dining, USDA prime beef, classic cocktails and a Michelin Recommended distinction for 2026.
2 guides · 300 Gravier Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Modern American cuisine with a distinct New Orleans flair, live jazz, and a Forbes Four-Star rating inside the Windsor Court Hotel.
1 guide · 714 Baronne St., New Orleans, Louisiana
Portuguese and Spanish cuisine on Baronne Street, New Orleans, with a wine list recognized by Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence.
1 guide · 3070 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA, 70117, USA
Sisters Ana and Lydia Castro bring the flavors of Mexico City and the Gulf to the Bywater. Michelin Bib Gourmand. Mariscos pa' la banda.
1 guide · 2514 Bayou Rd., New Orleans, LA, 70119, USA
Addis Nola brings modern Ethiopian cuisine to New Orleans' historic Bayou Road. A Michelin-recognized, family-owned restaurant blending tradition with innovation.
1 guide · New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Discover the five-generation legacy and historic plates at Antoine’s, a New Orleans landmark recognized by AAA.
1 guide · 901 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA
Atchafalaya in New Orleans' Irish Channel serves contemporary Creole brunch and dinner with craft cocktails. Michelin Recommended. Live music Sundays.
1 guide · 430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
A historic 1769 Creole cottage on Dauphine St, Bayona delivers chef Susan Spicer's globally influenced American cuisine in one of New Orleans' most beloved dining rooms.
1 guide · 417 Royal St., New Orleans, Louisiana
A New Orleans institution since 1946, Brennan's on Royal Street serves landmark Creole cuisine, tableside flambés, and a Wine Spectator Grand Award cellar.
1 guide · 701 S. Peters St., New Orleans, Louisiana
Housed in an 1800s molasses refinery, Briquette serves coastal contemporary seafood and Creole cuisine in New Orleans' Warehouse District.
1 guide · New Orleans, LA, 70116, United States
A historic New Orleans dining destination recognized by AAA for maintaining exceptional service and culinary standards across generations.
1 guide · 2 Canal St., New Orleans, Louisiana
Chef Donald Link's riverfront steakhouse at the Four Seasons New Orleans blends Creole soul, French technique, and a grand oyster bar with Mississippi views.
1 guide · 930 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA, 70130, USA
Chef Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski serve traditional Cajun dishes with locally sourced pork, seafood, and produce in a rustic warehouse setting.
A casual New Orleans deli and butcher shop where house-made meats and sandwiches earn Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition.
1 guide · The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, 535 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA, 70130, USA
James Beard Award-winning Chef Nina Compton blends Caribbean heritage with Gulf Coast bounty at this Michelin-recommended New Orleans restaurant.
1 guide · 3814 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA
Chef Serigne Mbaye’s seven-course tasting menu honors Senegal’s coastal flavors with Louisiana ingredients. A Michelin Recommended experience.
1 guide · 716 Iberville St., New Orleans, Louisiana
A Brennan family institution on Iberville St., serving USDA Prime beef with New Orleans hospitality and a Wine Spectator award-winning cellar.
1 guide · 5240 Annunciation St., New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA
A family-run Creole deli in Uptown New Orleans serving classic po-boys on Leidenheimer bread since 1918. Bib Gourmand 2026.
1 guide · 2301 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, USA
For over 80 years, Dooky Chase has served authentic Creole cuisine in New Orleans' Treme neighborhood, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its quality and value.
1 guide · 620 Chartres St., New Orleans, Louisiana
A Mediterranean steakhouse in the French Quarter earning Wine Spectator recognition for an exceptional wine program and specialty cuts.
1 guide · 1036 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
A New Orleans wine bar on North Rampart Street earning Wine Spectator recognition for its champagne-forward list and seafood small plates.
1 guide · 614 Canal St., New Orleans, Louisiana
Since 1979, Fogo de Chão has brought the churrasco tradition to New Orleans. A Brazilian steakhouse with fire-roasted cuts and a Wine Spectator Award-winning list.
1 guide · 2441 Orleans Ave., new orleans, Louisiana
Award-winning chef Greg Sonnier serves Cajun food with New Orleans flair at this family-run restaurant on Orleans Avenue.
1 guide · 1728 Soniat St., New Orleans, Louisiana
Gautreau's brings refined French cuisine to a quiet Uptown street in New Orleans, earning Wine Spectator recognition for its exceptional cellar.
1 guide · 808 Bienville St., New Orleans, Louisiana
GW Fins on Bienville St. serves destination-worthy seafood in New Orleans, recognized by Wine Spectator for its exceptional wine program.
1 guide · 701 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70130, USA
Chef Donald Link's flagship on St. Charles Avenue serves contemporary French-Southern cuisine with Italian accents. James Beard Award winner, Michelin Recommended 2026.
1 guide · 4206 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA
Hungry Eyes on Magazine Street serves fusion fare with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, plus nods from Bon Appétit and Esquire.
1 guide · 2031 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana
Jack Rose at the historic Pontchartrain Hotel brings eclectic Creole and Southern American dining, vibrant cocktails, and a Wine Spectator-recognized list to St. Charles Ave.
1 guide · 225 Chartres St., New Orleans, Louisiana
Justine on Chartres St. brings French-American cuisine to New Orleans' French Quarter, earning a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2024.
1 guide · 219 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA, 70112, USA
Killer PoBoys crafts chef-driven, internationally inspired New Orleans-style po-boys from two French Quarter locations. A Michelin Recommended pick.
1 guide · 521 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, Louisiana
Refined brasserie classics with bold Southern flavor at King Brasserie in downtown New Orleans. Recognized with Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
1 guide · 4238 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA
Chef Justin Devillier's Uptown New Orleans restaurant honors its century-old building with creative takes on local cuisine, like Turtle Bolognese and Blue Crab Beignets.
1 guide · 301 Saint Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70130, USA
Lufu Nola brings Indian contemporary cuisine to New Orleans, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its accessible, high-quality cooking.
1 guide · 942 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, Louisiana
MaMou brings French-rooted European brasserie cooking with Creole soul to New Orleans' Lower French Quarter, from chef Tom Branighan and sommelier Molly Wismeier.
1 guide · 424 Girod St., New Orleans, Louisiana
Named after Chef Emeril Lagasse's daughter, Meril brings globally inspired Contemporary American cooking to New Orleans' Warehouse District.
Miss River at Four Seasons New Orleans reimagines Louisiana's grand dining traditions with bold Creole flavors, local ingredients, and a lively jazz brunch.
1 guide · 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA
Quirky, eclectic, and unapologetically inauthentic – Mister Mao serves globally inspired small plates in a New Orleans tropical roadhouse. Michelin Bib Gourmand.
1 guide · 2368 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, 70130, USA
Counter-service brunch spot on Magazine Street serving creative American classics like Fried Chicken Biscuit and Crispy Rice Salad. Michelin Recommended 2026.
1 guide · 201 Royal St., New Orleans, Louisiana
Mr. B's Bistro on Royal Street is a New Orleans institution serving American Creole cuisine, recognized by Wine Spectator for its exceptional wine program.
1 guide · 4609 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA
Northern Italian cuisine, house-made pastas, and wood-fired dishes at Osteria Lupo, a Michelin Recommended spot on Magazine Street in New Orleans.
1 guide · 538 Hagan Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, USA
Since 1911, Parkway Bakery & Tavern has served New Orleans its defining po' boys. Now a Michelin Bib Gourmand, this Mid-City icon is a must for Creole deli food.
1 guide · 6078 Laurel St., New Orleans, LA, 70118, USA
Chef Aaron Burgau's Patois brings Louisiana cuisine with a French accent to Uptown New Orleans. A Michelin Recommended neighborhood gem.
1 guide · 800 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, 70130, USA
Chef Donald Link's Pêche in New Orleans celebrates the Gulf's bounty with wood-fired seafood, acclaimed by Michelin. A seafood restaurant rooted in Southern ingredients.
1 guide · 900 City Park Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana
Overlooking City Park's ancient oaks, Ralph's on the Park serves modern Creole and Cajun cuisine in a storied 1860s building. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
1 guide · 777 Bienville St., New Orleans, Louisiana
Chef John Folse's magnum opus in the French Quarter: modern, imaginative Cajun and Creole cuisine, a 10,000-bottle cellar, and Wine Spectator recognition.
1 guide · 5757 Magazine St., Ste. A, New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA
Chef Alon Shaya’s Saba brings wood-fired pita and family-style Middle Eastern dishes to Uptown New Orleans, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
1 guide · 4128 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA
The Vilkhu family’s award-winning Indian restaurant on Magazine Street, blending heritage with Louisiana ingredients. Michelin Recommended.
1 guide · 3054 Saint Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70117, USA
Saint-Germain in New Orleans offers a ten-course, ever-evolving tasting menu shaped by refined techniques and seasonal ingredients, earning a Michelin star.
1 guide · 616 St. Peter St., New Orleans, Louisiana
Tableau brings modern Creole-French cooking to the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter, with balcony views over Jackson Square and a Wine Spectator-honored list.
1 guide · 634 Louisa St., New Orleans, Louisiana
A Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recipient, The Country Club serves American and Creole cuisine in the heart of New Orleans.
1 guide · 4201 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, 70115, USA
Chef Ashwin Vilkhu reimagines childhood family dinners at The Kingsway, a refined Asian restaurant on Magazine Street in New Orleans.
1 guide · 312 Exchange Place, New Orleans, Louisiana
A French Quarter institution since 1990, The Pelican Club blends Creole tradition with French, Italian, and Asian influences in a 19th-century townhouse.
1 guide · 429 Decatur St., New Orleans, Louisiana
Over 170 years of Creole and French tradition in the French Quarter, home to the oldest stand-up bar in America and the birthplace of brunch.
1 guide · 739 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70130, USA
Counter-service sandwich shop in New Orleans named America's Best New Restaurant by Bon Appétit and a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient.
1 guide · 898 Baronne St., New Orleans, LA, 70113, USA
Since 1957, Willie Mae's Nola serves America's Best Fried Chicken in downtown New Orleans. A Michelin Recommended spot for legendary Southern comfort food.
1 guide · 127 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70119, USA
James Beard Award-winning Chef Sue Zemanick brings her dream to life in Mid-City, serving clean, light, and ingredient-driven American Contemporary cuisine.
