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- TTamikaNew Orleans / Louisiana •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoAbsolutely wonderful experience from the minute you enter the front door! The wait staff was absolutely phenomenal!!! Food was amazing, cooked to perfection and of high quality.More infoChophouse New Orleans – Prime SteaksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Central Business District•4.7
- AaliceChicago / Illinois •7 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoJC was our waiter and has been forever. We had a great time as usual and we love Mr Bs and JC makes it all possible. I’ve been repeat customer for 20 years and now bringing my kids there. Love love love itMore infoMr. B's BistroPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerNew Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFood was amazing as always. Our favorites were the BBQ oyster poboy and the bananas foster French toast. The bottomless mimosas WORTH IT. Our server Romeo was wonderful!! He brought out birthday ice cream for me and an extra personal serving for my godson :)More infoRed Fish GrillPrice: Moderate• Seafood• French Quarter•4.6
- CCristanLas Vegas •9 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoThis is one of the best dinners I’ve had in a long time. I took a number of the review suggestions and ordered them. Started with the lobster dumplings, beet salad, swordfish (hubby), scalibut (me), then the salty malty ice cream for dessert. The scalibut was AMAZING! The rolls were over the top. I was worried about the dessert because I am not a malt fan but this dessert was so good. Highly recommend GW Fins, but make a reservation as this restaurant is extremely popular. Note there is a dress code. But the dress code is very reasonable.More infoGW FinsPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• French Quarter•4.9
- TTomvipNew Orleans / Louisiana •13 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 28, 2024This was the best meal we have had in a long time!! Luke will now be our favorite restaurant in NOLA!! We can’t wait to come back!!More infoLukePrice: Moderate• French• Central Business District•4.7
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Celebrate special occasions at the best restaurants in Central Business District. Our customers recommend Chophouse New Orleans – Prime Steaks, Nobu - Caesars New Orleans and Tacos del Cartel
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