There's no place like New Orleans when it comes to delicious food -- we are known as much for our delicious food as for our love of living! Dining in New Orleans is truly an experience in itself, and it is worth a visit just to enjoy the taste of New Orleans -- you'll want to plan a return trip just to eat at those restaurants you weren't able to catch the first time!

Our many excellent restaurants make any trip to New Orleans worthwhile. Spicy seafood, blackened redfish, shrimp remoulade, Cajun delicacies, pralines, beignets, cafe au lait ... be prepared! 

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Fine Dining | Casual Fine Dining | Casual Dining

	Andrea's Italian Restaurant New Orleans' world-renowned gold medal winner, Chef Andrea combines Louisiana products with Northern Italian cuisine to create a memorable New Orleans Italian dining experience. A favorite among locals -- free transportation provided. Located in Metairie, 10 minutes from the French Quarter. (See special offer)
	Tujague's New Orleans' second oldest restaurant! Located across from the French Market in the heart of the French Quarter, Tujague's has retained its reputation for providing an unforgettable dining experience in the original Creole tradition.
	The Pelican Club The Pelican Club's menu offers a wide range of fabulous New Orleans dishes and its outstanding decor and incredible atmosphere is sure to make your event a true New Orleans experience. Located on Exchange Place in the heart of the French Quarter.
	Broussard's In the Heart of the French Quarter, Broussard's brings you back to a more enchanting time, with our hand painted tiles, lush tropical courtyard and three beautiful dining rooms, each with its own distinct personality and French doors that open out onto the courtyard.
	Brennan's A legend in New Orleans -- and a dining experience not to be missed. Enjoy the famous breakfast at Brennan's .. and lunch and dinner, too! Located in the heart of the French Quarter.
	The Bistro at Maison de Ville Chef Greg Picolo, a New Orleans native created a menu that pleases both diners and critics alike. Cooking in the Louisiana Creole style, different than the spicy Cajun style most people associate with Louisiana, Chef Picolo delivers sophisticated dishes that satisfied both body and soul.
	Le Meritage Inspired by the success of the French Quarter Wine Festival and modeled after the award winning Meritage Restaurant at the Boston Harbor Hotel, Le Meritage is proud to introduce a new approach to dining at the Maison Dupuy.
	Antoine's Since 1840, Antoine's has been noted for its excellent French-Creole cuisine and numerous historical dining rooms. Antoine's has long been a tradition for both locals and visitors to New Orleans. An unmatched dining experience in the heart of the French Quarter.
	Louis XVI Restaurant A Member of the New Orleans Hotel Collection Private Parties Only Lavish French cuisine and fine wines are presented with European-style service at this internationally acclaimed courtyard restaurant. Check out its 360º View! Located in the heart of the French Quarter.

Casual Fine Dining
The following restaurants combine casual dining with white tablecloth elegance -- casual dress allowed.

	Galvez Restaurant Continental, Spanish, Portuguese, and French Cuisine in the heart of the French Market. Formerly Bella Luna Restaurant.
	The Bombay Club Creole and French cuisine in an elegant and sophisticated setting featuring entertainment and "the best martini in town." Located a block from Bourbon in the French Quarter.
	Begue's Restaurant Begue's Restaurant, often called New Orleans' best kept secret, is a AAA Four-Diamond Award New Orleans restaurant overlooking a secluded lush, tropical French Quarter courtyard. It is renowned for its superb contemporary French and Creole cuisine prepared under the direction of Executive Chef Joseph Maynard.
	Mr. John's Steakhouse Voted by local food critic, Tom Fitzmorris, as one of the top two Steakhouses in New Orleans. Located on the World Famous prestigious St. Charles Avenue in the heart of the Garden District -- right on the streetcar line!
	The Marigny Brasserie Award-winning restaurant on Royal Street 1 block from French Quarter -- a favorite among locals.
	Café Giovanni Located on Decatur Street, Café Giovanni offers a large array of New World Italian Food that set this restaurant apart from competitors but still is comfortable for local diners. A taste of New Orleans with a very personal touch in the heart of the French Quarter..
	Jean Lafitte's Bistro Long known by its customers as an Oasis on Bourbon Street, Jean Lafitte's Bistro offers the finest of Creole and Cajun cuisine utilizing local seafood, prepared from treasured family recipes along with locally influenced versions of some old favorites.
	Tony Moran's Some of the finest seafood and Cajun cuisine in New Orleans, prepared from treasured family recipes along with locally influenced versions of some old favorites. Don't miss this fabulous dining experience! Located right on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter.

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Casual Dining

	Crescent City Brewhouse The Crescent City Brewhouse is one of New Orleans' premier restaurants and the only French Quarter microbrewery. The atmosphere at the Crescent City Brewhouse is warm, relaxed and festive with LIVE JAZZ performed nightly by local musicians
	Cajun Cabin Live Cajun music and free dance lessons nightly; one of the best Cajun food and people-watching balcony on Bourbon Street. Check out its 360º View! (See special offer)
	Copeland's of New Orleans Copeland's of New Orleans is more than a restaurant, it is the family's promise to provide you with the finest dining experience each and every visit. Enjoy our authentic New Orleans cuisine, signature dishes, pasta, fish, sizzlin' steaks and much more!
	Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro Join Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro for a casual meal, and sample the revered, boundless menu. With its caring staff, signature dishes, and fun ambiance, you'll discover there's much more here than just cheesecake.
	Byblos Restaurants Every day is special at BYBLOS, especially Belly Dancing Thursdays, at our Magazine Street location, our very popular $3 Martini Specials, and our New Year’s Eve Celebration. No other restaurant offers the unique experience available at Byblos.
	Cafe Beignet New Orleans' Cafe provides a grand cafe setting outside and in, and the best coffee and beignets anywhere. Breakfast Served All Day. New Orleans Cajun Specialties and Fried Seafood Also Available.(See special offer)
	Copeland's Social City A romantic ultra lounge where all martinis are made from fresh ingredients and signature recipes. As the night goes on a live band will entertain you with music that our guest knows and wants to hear.
	Steamboat Natchez Dinner and Jazz Cruises The Steamboat Natchez offers daily dinner jazz cruises and harbor jazz cruises with a New Orleans food buffet. Enjoy our music and food as you cruise along the Mississippi! (See special offer)

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Our Creole and Cajun food has a long history....it has been influenced throughout the years by many cultures. It is interesting to note that the Ursuline Sisters from France introduced French cooking to our city! Sister Xavier Herbert of their order was the first woman pharmacist in the country, and taught settlers the benefits of using herbs in their cooking. When the Spanish began to settle here, they brought us the pepper and the tomato...the beginnings of our "Shrimp Creole!" Refugees from the West Indies, Sicilians and Indians have all been influential in the evolution of what we believe is the best spicy and delicious food anywhere!

New Orleans even has traditions related to food One of them is eating Red Beans and Rice on Mondays. Many of us grew up never knowing the reasons why ... we just enjoyed it. However, Monday is "clothes" day, and Red Beans and Rice is the perfect meal because it cooks slowly while we are doing the laundry.

Our tradition of eating seafood on Fridays is based on the Catholic practice of fasting from meat on that day, especially during the Lenten season. (In this city, it is no sacrifice!)

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