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Toups Meatery
Price: Expensive•Cajun•4.7(2,492)Toups' Meatery is a contemporary Cajun restaurant featuring fine food, wine, specialty cocktails, extensive Bourbon selection and charcuterie inspired by deep-rooted Louisiana family traditions. Chef Isaac Toups represents the new guard of Cajun chefs for his updated refined approach to rustic dishes. Cooking the food that’s closest to his heart has earned him rave reviews including recently being named a James Beard Semi-Finalist for Best Chef of the South 2014 & 2015. Located in beautiful Mid City near City Park and the New Orleans Museum of Art.Ralph's on the Park
Price: Expensive•Creole•4.7(4,457)Voted a "Top 10" Restaurant by NOLA.com readers and offering the city's best view of the majestic oak trees of City Park, Ralph's on the Park dishes up award-winning modern Louisiana cuisine amidst relaxed, casual elegance. Executive Chef Christopher Vazquez's menu blends Creole, Cajun, and Southern Louisiana influences, driven by market-fresh ingredients. Vazquez sources locally, supporting community purveyors with dishes built from fresh produce, farm harvests, and Gulf seafood, following the region’s micro-seasonality.
Ralph's on the Park's Lunch is a freewheeling New Orleans tradition. Weekend Brunch is a festive occasion featuring inspired egg entrées paired with perennial favorites Turtle Soup and City Park Salad. Dinner draws locals longing to celebrate - something, anything! with good company, creative cooking, and well-crafted cocktails.
Monday Restaurant + Bar
Price: Expensive•American•4.6(951)Located in one of New Orleans’ most historic neighborhoods, Mid-City, Monday is an indoor/outdoor dining destination crafted by renowned restauranteurs, Larry Morrow and Lenora Chong, and is a must-visit for anyone seeking the best in American Cuisine and Happy Hour Specials in the city.
The bar menu includes everything from exclusive crafted cocktails to bottle service to all-day Happy Hour specials on Mondays.
More than just a dining venue, Monday promises to deliver a singular blend of excellent food, innovative cocktails, and one-of-a-kind experiences, making it the perfect Event Hosting and Brunch Spot.
Monday is open for lunch and dinner six days a week.
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For large party bookings (8+ people) and private events, email reservations@mondaynola.com.Lola's
Price: Moderate•Spanish•4.4(776)Lola's is truly authentic Spanish food, with a twist, in New Orleans. We are a local restaurant in the Mid-City area serving traditional Spanish dishes that have influenced the local Creole cuisine for decades.
Vessel NOLA
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.2(2,675)Vessel Specializes in Fresh Seafood and New American Cuisine! Renowned Chef Wille Cooper, who trained under Emeril Lagasse & Wolfgang Puck sources fresh local ingredients incorporating many of the traditions New Orleans is famous for. Dinner is served 7 days a week and brunch Sat-Sun! Happy Hour weekdays 4-6 pm (except holidays). Reservations are advised and we welcome walk-ins! Dine inside or outdoors on our gorgeous covered patio! ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST featured VESSEL as one of "8 of the Most Gorgeous Restaurants in Former Churches Worldwide". Paranormal activity lurks at VESSEL as featured on The Travel Channel's hit show "THE DEAD FILES" in the episode "Deadly Vessel" showcasing the spirits that haunt Vessel. Eat, Drink, Congregate! at Vessel at New Orleans' most exciting restaurant/bar, housed in a 1914 historic church in Mid-City, 10 minutes from the French Quarter just off the Canal Street Streetcar.Maze Cocktail Lounge
Price: Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.3(23)Step into our stylish Midcity lounge, the perfect blend of elegance and energy for New Orleans’ vibrant nightlife scene. Savor artfully crafted cocktails and gourmet bites while immersing yourself in our curated weekly experiences. Martini nights, midweek margaritas, French 75 Thursdays and champagne Sundays set the tone, with live DJs transforming weekends into unforgettable celebrations. This is where sophistication meets the pulse of the city.
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- SStephanieVIPNew Orleans / Louisiana •25 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoMy server was Amazing! Food was incredible and I can’t wait to go back.More infoAlma Cafe - Mid CityPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Mid-City / City Park•4.5
- OTOpenTable DinerScranton / Poconos •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAbsolutely amazing experience! The food was divine, the ambience was incredible and our service was outstanding!!!More infoBrennan'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.7
- MMicheleNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoVessel is space unto itself. Drinks and food were on the mark. Highly recommend.More infoVessel NOLAPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Mid-City / City Park•4.2
- SshornkochVIPNew Orleans / Louisiana •12 reviews5.0Dined on Aug 13, 2021Really great food very affordable. Attentive and friendly serviceMore infoRevel Cafe and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Mid-City / City Park•4.5
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Discover Mid-City
Mid City New Orleans is considered the heart of this soulful city, and with good reason. With so many great attractions and spots for visitors, the area is full of great places to grab a bite. True Cajun food and Southern hospitality are abundant here; you'll have the chance to chow down on some freshly cooked crawfish by the pound or a bowl of homemade pasta. On one of the boundaries of Mid City New Orleans is another gem, City Park. The 1,300-acre park is an urban public oasis and neighborhood that is home to several great restaurants where guests can dine on fresh gulf seafood in eclectic dishes like turtle soup and crabmeat Benedict.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Mid-City / City Park is Clesi's Restaurant & Catering
The best vegan restaurants in Mid-City / City Park are Lola's, Vessel NOLA and Cafe Degas
The best vegetarian restaurants in Mid-City / City Park are Lola's, Cafe Degas and Vessel NOLA
The restaurants with the best service in Mid-City / City Park are Clesi's Restaurant & Catering, Gabrielle Restaurant New Orleans and Crescent City Steak House
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Mid-City / City Park are Clesi's Restaurant & Catering, Ralph's on the Park and Cafe Degas
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