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- DDavidGreater Boston •10 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoI always go to Dominica when I am in town. Super super hospitality and great food!More infoDomenicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Central Business District•4.6
- FFrankiOrlando / Central Florida East •1 review4.0Dined 4 days agoChocolate bread pudding is amazing. The Kids fettuccine was the best entree surprisingly enough. The service was great ambience was great as well overall it was nice but our food was just ok. Would go back for just a desert date thoughMore infoRed Fish GrillPrice: Moderate• Seafood• French Quarter•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined on Sep 28, 2024Dylan was THE BEST server!! So kind & attentive and was so knowledgeable about the menu. You could feel his passion for the restaurant & his recommendations were all great! We’ll be back!More infoCopper VinePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Central Business District•4.8
- FFranklinAtlanta Metro •1 review5.0Dined on Sep 16, 2024Will be back enjoy the play selection of music and love the atmosphereMore infoHeadquarters by NGNPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Central Business District•4
- NNolaguy1vipNew Orleans / Louisiana •63 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 3, 2024The fried chicken is always amazing! T and Eddie are the best servers anywhere! They really make the whole experience!More infoFountain LoungePrice: Moderate• undefined• Central Business District•4.1
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Discover New Orleans
New Orleans has been attracting food lovers for over two centuries, and it's perhaps the first American city to develop a cuisine all its own. Drawing from its rich French and Spanish origins, the city has given the world iconic Cajun dishes such as jambalaya, king cakes, and oysters Rockefeller. However, that doesn't mean that popular modern cuisines aren't well-represented too. Asian, Italian and soul food, in particular, are definite standouts. Even non-gourmands won't leave the city without enjoying beignets and a café au lait in the French Quarter. It’s the rare American chef who hasn't spent time polishing his or her skills here. With such a rich culinary history, New Orleans reigns supreme as America's premier foodie destination.
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in New Orleans is Le Salon
The best vegan restaurants in New Orleans are GW Fins, Louisiana Pizza Kitchen- French Quarter and Ruth's Chris Steak House - Metairie
The best vegetarian restaurants in New Orleans are GW Fins, Mr. B's Bistro and Cafe Degas
The restaurants with the best service in New Orleans are Le Salon, MoPho and Buddies Bar and Grill
The restaurants with the best ambiance in New Orleans are Le Salon, Habanero's - Metarie and Josephine Estelle