Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in New Orleans / Louisiana

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in New Orleans / Louisiana? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cafe Reconcile

4.8

4.8 (43)

$30 and under

Regional American (Southern)

Lower Garden District

About the restaurant

Our innovative Workforce Development Program is designed as a positive youth development space that supports the career exploration and job readiness opportunities of young people 16-24 years old. Interns earn industry credentials, explore career and educational pathways that suit their individual abilities, and experience real-world, on the job training.

Led by a skilled team of industry professionals with shared lived-experience and incorporating a cadre of community-based partners, we work to build bright futures with and alongside our young people.

Café Reconcile is a destination lunch spot for a wide cross-section of New Orleanians as well as visitors from all across the country. Focusing on the kind of “soul food” for which New Orleans is known, the restaurant has earned high praise from local and national critics.

When guests dine in the cafe, funds go directly back into our Workforce Training Program ensuring Interns and Alumni have essential supports.

Top review

Rona

Dined on Apr 15, 2025

The food is excellent. The service is terrific. I've taken out-of-town guests here many times.

Bistro Daisy

5.0

5 (1360)

$30 and under

American

Uptown

About the restaurant

A quaint eatery nestled in the heart of Uptown New Orleans, Bistro Daisy -named for the daughter of owners Anton & Diane Schulte-opened in the summer of 2007. The Restaurant features fresh, seasonal and often local ingredients prepared in the American bistro style. Daisy's award-winning dishes and charming atmosphere have established this Uptown bistro as one of the city's premier dining experiences.

Top review

Patrick

Dined 3 days ago

Consistently very good food and pleasant ambiance.

Mayas

4.8

4.8 (635)

$30 and under

Latin American

Garden District

About the restaurant

Mayas Restaurant is a captivating Latin dining experience with exciting social rhythms. We feature the cuisines of multiple countries of Latin American, but rather than simply transferring dishes we pay compliment to the ingredients that are natural to Latin America. Our food is prepared from scratch using classic and modern techniques but always remembering the aromas and flavors of our mother's and grandmother's kitchen. We invite you to choose your own escapade by selecting from our Plantains, Ceviches, Empanadas, Curries, Steaks, and Small Plates for a multi-course dining experience.

Top review

Adiaha

Dined 3 days ago

Had lunch here yesterday and i thoroughly enjoyed everything. My server was very attentive. They bring out a mango "salsa" to start. It's more reminiscent of sweet chili sauce than salsa but delicious nonetheless. I got the crab and shrimp ceviche which this dish alone will have me coming back and again and again! I also ordered the shrimp tostada lunch special which came with soup or salad. I opted for the soup which was a delicious chicken and vegetable soup. I also had 2 lychee martinis which were probably the best lychee martinis I've ever had. The foodie in me was pleased and I left full as a tick. No room for dessert, maybe next time.

Pat Gallagher's 527 Restaurant & Bar

4.9

4.9 (1946)

$31 to $50

American

Mandeville

About the restaurant

Welcome to Pat Gallagher’s 527 – Your Local Steakhouse! Try our award winning entrees featuring sizzling steaks, ribeyes, pork chops, and the best seafood Louisiana has to offer. Whether you prefer a fine wine or a fresh new cocktail, our team is always ready to help you find your perfect pairing.

**Please note a 3.5% processing fee is applied to all card payments**

Top review

Kathy

Dined 6 days ago

A group of three and we all loved our entree’s! The food was absolutely delicious and we received the most outstanding service from Jordan. We will definitely be back!

Impastato Cellars

4.7

4.7 (642)

$30 and under

Italian

Madisonville

About the restaurant

In 1979, after over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Joe Impastato opened Impastato’s in Metaire. Only 5 years before, his brother Sal opened Sal and Judy’s in Lacombe. Now the family of restaurants extends to Madisonville with the opening of Impastato Cellars on September 5, 2013. The Impastato family decided to bring the same traditional, authentic Italian cuisine to the table on the Northshore along with the old world ambiance of a 600 square foot wine cellar featuring over 400 labels, in addition to a wide variety of spirits and craft beers.

Top review

Judy

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Food was very good and very reasonable. I enjoyed my birthday dinner.

Irene's

4.9

4.9 (4444)

$31 to $50

Italian

French Quarter

About the restaurant

*Please note that if your desired reservation time is not available online, or your party is larger than those accepted through this service, please call the restaurant. We are happy and excited to make great effort in accommodating you. *

RESERVATION POLICY: Reservations requiring a credit card are subject to a $10/person fee as a result of no call-no show, or if not cancelled before 4:00pm central time on the reservation date.

Our cuisine is country French and Italian with a New Orleans influence. Although a majority of our seating is available for walk-in guests we do take reservations. While you wait we have a piano player and serve cocktails. We look forward to serving you.
"Love and Cuisine, Sempre con Passione"

Top review

JulieVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Fabulous restaurant, great food, lovely atmosphere and the best service from Sean

Athenian bar & grill

4.9

4.9 (29)

$30 and under

Greek

French Quarter

About the restaurant

ATHENIAN BAR & GRILL, founded in 2024, is dedicated to the celebration of culture, tradition, and the artistry of authentic GREEK cuisine. We are welcoming you to our cozy and vibrant establishment where every dish is a journey to Greece. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience, see our CHEF SERGIO in action in our open kitchen, and immerse yourself in the flavors and hospitality of the Mediterranean. We are also offering a delicious VEGAN menu, as well as unique OUZO cocktail menu!
See you soon!

Top review

Thomas

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Great food, great service, great ambiance. Definitely on the level of the food in the Greek Isles.

Keith Young's Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (1831)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Madisonville

About the restaurant

For over 25 years, we have devoted our culinary efforts to one basic principle:Serve the finest quality steak of a more than generous portion with consistency that never varies. This is what we strive to do and always with the warmest personal service.

We still hand-cut every steak when you place your order tableside. It’s not the easiest way, but quality never is. This allows us to make sure that every steak that leaves our kitchen is consistently succulent and flavorful.

This is our pledge to you. Join us!

Top review

Michael

Dined 4 days ago

The food was outstanding. We both got the beef and shrimp kabobs. Quite a bargain at $18.00. Also enjoyed the bread pudding with whiskey sauce for dessert. Service was very good and attentive.

Discover more

Crescent City Steak House

4.7

4.7 (1673)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Mid-City / City Park

About the restaurant

Step back in time as you step through the door into our beautiful, dining room where New Orleans’ original sizzling steaks have been served since the doors opened in 1934. We offer prime, dry-aged beef that is cut in-house and cooked to your desire as well as seafood options. Our commitment to quality does not end in the kitchen. Our extensive wine list consists of over 130 bottles from around the world. Our bar offers a wide array of quality liquors and liqueurs. Crescent City Steaks has been owned and operated by the Vojkovich family since Mr. John first opened the doors over 89 years ago, and his spirit lives on through the essence of family that transcends everything we do. So, come in; have a seat; and, become part of the family at Crescent City Steaks, the home of New Orleans’ original sizzling steak.

Top review

Matthew

Dined on Apr 15, 2025

My guess and I enjoyed Crescent City Steak House as usual. The steaks were prepared to perfection and the old fashions were excellent as well. We very much look forward to our next outing at Crescent City Steak House.

Discover more

Porterhouse for Three

Gallagher's Grill

4.8

4.8 (1592)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Covington

About the restaurant

Welcome to Gallagher’s Grill – Your Local Steakhouse! Try our award winning entrees featuring sizzling steaks, ribeyes, pork chops, and the best seafood Louisiana has to offer. Whether you prefer a fine wine or a fresh new cocktail, our team is always ready to help you find your perfect pairing.

Gallagher's Grill, located at 509 S Tyler St in Covington, La. Rated Four Stars by Tom Fitzmorris, "Mr Food". Serving USDA Prime and choice steaks, quail, lamb and the largest selection of fresh fish on the Northshore! Open for lunch Tuesday thru Friday and Dinner Tuesday thru Saturday.

Top review

Louis

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Food was outstanding well prepared and served. It was a pleasure to dine with my friends

Explore Diners' Choice best of New Orleans / Louisiana

Explore more Diners' Choice lists