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

	Louis XVI Restaurant 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.
	The Plimsoll Club With breathtaking views of New Orleans and the Mississippi River, elegantly decorated banquet rooms, and a staff dedicated to your needs, the Plimsoll Club is the perfect place to host your special event. Their five private rooms can accommodate groups of up to 700 people. Parties over four only, please.
	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.
	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 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.
	Dominique's Restaurant Contemporary French selections, complemented with Louisiana influences -- voted one of the ten best restaurants in New Orleans. Located 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.
	Andrea's New Orleans' world-renowned gold medal winner, Chef Andrea combines Louisiana products with Northern Italian cuisine to create a memorable 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.

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

	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.
	Paillard's Paillard's, the Bourbon Orleans' new signature southern fusion restaurant, offers diners a range of dishes, from sophisticated cuisine to traditional Southern cooking. Paillard's is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Although reservations are not required, they are recommended. Paillard's can also accommodate groups.
	The Marigny Brasserie Award-winning restaurant on Royal Street 1 block from French Quarter -- a favorite among locals.
	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!
	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.
	Bistro38 Welcome to bistro38. This award-winning New Orleans restaurant offers the French Quarter's superlative dining experience. Treat yourself to the region's richest blend of fine cuisine and romantic atmosphere.
	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.
	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..

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Casual Dining

	Cannon's Restaurant Located on the streetcar line on beautiful oak-tree lined St. Charles Avenue in the Garden District, Cannon's offers a blend of New Orleans and traditional American cuisine in a casual dining atmosphere. (See special offer)
	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
	Cookin' Cajun Cafe Enjoy jambalaya, the daily special, or one of the other wonderful Cajun or Creole dishes Cookin' Cajun Cafe offers in the beautiful glass enclosed dining room, with a perfect view of the Mississippi River.
	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)
	Then, Now and Next Cafe Located in the scenic suburb of Metairie, Then, Now and Next Cafe serves traditional American dishes in addition to Cajun and Creole specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
	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)
	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)

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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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