SURREY'S CAFE & JUICE BAR

lower garden district
1418 MAGAZINE STREET
(504) 524-3828

There's something for everyone on the Surrey's menu. If you'd like to be healthy, here's one of the only places you can grab a green juice. If you're in the mood to indulge, they have one of the best French toasts we've ever had! The bananas foster French toast is out of this world.  

No reservation needed. 

STANLEY

FRENCH QUARTER
547 ST. Ann STREET
(504) 587-0093

One of the jewels of Jackson Square, Stanley's serves a traditional breakfast with a creole twist all day long. Expect to find several eggs benedicts to choose from, fried soft-shell crab, and decadent French toasts. It doesn't take reservations so if you run into a wait, peruse the shops in the Square, listen to the ever-flowing live music, or hang out in the park. The location couldn't be better. 

R'EVOLUTION

FRENCH QUARTER
777 BIENVILLE STREET
(504) 553-2277

Sunday Jazz Brunch is legendary. If you're in town for Easter, they're doing a special menu so get your reservation quickly. 

BUTCHER

Warehouse DISTRICT
930 tchoupitoulas STREET
(504) 588-7675

We can't recommend Butcher enough! It's our favorite. Order everything! Don't skip the house-made pickles, the to-die-for macaroni and cheese, the brussels sprouts that crunch and burst with flavor or the perfect cookies. And those are just the sides. Every meat is prepared in house and completely off-the-charts. Don't miss it!!

WILLIE MAE'S SCOTCH HOUSE

TREME
2401 ST. ANN STREET
(504) 822-9503

This place is the real deal. On the way over you may think you've gotten lost because it's literally located in a residential neighborhood. You won't find a better fried chicken. It's legendary, and for good reason. Try to pick an off-time so you're not waiting. The line has been known to stretch the block. 

CENTRAL GROCERY

FRENCH QUARTER
923 DECATUR STREET
(504) 523-1620

A small Italian market with the best muffuletta in town, and for good reason. Open since 1906, it's owner invented the famous sandwich that will knock your socks off. 

CAFE AMELIE

 FRENCH QUARTER
912 ROYAL STREET
(504) 412-8965

The perfect spot for an impromptu glass of wine and delicious small plates. The courtyard is charming by day and romantic come night. 

MOTHER'S

CBD
401 POYDRAS STREET
(504) 523-9696

A New Orleans institution, Mother's specializes in po'boys and traditional creole fare. 

LÜKE

GARDEN DISTRICT
1403 MAGAZINE STREET
(504) 899-8221

An elegant French brasserie owned by John Besh that boasts an incredible oyster happy hour and a famous cheeseburger. 

LILLETTE

uptown
3637 MAGAZINE STREET
(504) 895-1636

Lillette is special. The dishes are delicious, uplifting and inventive. The vibe is elegant and low key at the same time. They serve a traditional Lilette, which if you haven't had it, is a sweet liquor/wine served with salty sides you prepare the way you like. This spot is one of our favorites. 

Also open for lunch. 

Reservation required. 

HERBSAINT

warehouse DISTRICT
701 St. Charles avenue
(504) 524-4114

Acclaimed French and Italian style restaurant with a distinctive Southern flare. The spaghetti carbonara is the stuff dreams are made of and if you're feeling adventurous, the rabbit is highly reviewed. Herbsaint won chef Donald Link the James Beard award for best chef in the South. Also open for lunch.  

Reservation required.

COCHON

warehouse DISTRICT
930 TCHOUPITOULAS STREET
(504) 588-2123

Chef Donald Link serves the traditional Cajun Southern dishes he grew up with, working with locally sourced pork, fresh produce and seafood. His focus is on traditional methods, creating authentic flavors of Cajun country.

It's set in a rustic, yet contemporary interior of a renovated warehouse.

Reservation required.

GAUTREAU'S

UPTOWN
1728 SONIAT STREET
(504) 899-7397

 An inventive combination of New American and New French that places an emphasis on seafood. Zagat rated #1 restaurant in New Orleans. Chef Sue Zemanick is a recent James Beard top chef in the South award winner and Top Chef Master. 

Reservation required.

AUGUST

CBD/DOWNTOWN
301 TCHOUPITOULAS STREET
(504) 299-9777

Chef John Besh's flagship restaurant. Modern twist on traditional New Orleans fare.

Reservation required.

GALATOIRE'S

FRENCH QUARTER
209 BOURBON STREET
(504) 525-2021

Galatoire's is a New Orleans institution founded in 1905. New York Times ranked it one of the top 10 restaurants in the world. Traditional New Orleans cuisine with a focus on seafood. Located on Bourbon Street. (Jackets required)

Reservation required.

DOMENICA

CBD/DOWNTOWN
123 BARONNE STREET
(504) 648-6020

A rustic Italian eatery that incorporates Louisiana's best ingredients. Delicious artisan pizzas and the best Italian dishes in New Orleans.

Reservation required

COQUETTE

LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT
2800 MAGAZINE STREET
(504) 265-0421

A cool bistro that offers innovative Southern cuisine with an emphasis on locally sourced products. Also count on great craft cocktails

Reservation required.

LA PETITE GROCERY

UPTOWN
4238 MAGAZINE STREET
(504) 891-3377

Located in a quaint cottage that housed a grocery store in the 1800's, La Petite Grocery is a bistro that offers contemporary Louisiana fare. Modern but still very New Orleans.

Reservation required.