Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Central Business District, New Orleans

Kate P. • May 10, 2017So good and such friendly service, and the food is awesome -- it's like a sweetgreen (but better) meets your favorite neighborhood wine bar 👏🏼

Arturo I. • May 24, 2017Great lunch and place. Tried the chicken sandwich and the artichoke dip

Jordan P. • July 25, 2016Definitely get the cheese bites! Bite-sized intriguing flavor combinations that are crazy good. Perfect for two people to share.

AmateurConcierge • May 7, 2021Dope little small plates and cocktails in Maison de la Luz hotel. Funky. Great design. All small plates we tried were great. So were the drinks. Staff was vibes

Kelsey A. • November 28, 2014Definitely try a cocktail. Take your time and enjoy the atmosphere. Save room for the bourbon bread pudding dessert.

Dave S. • March 8, 2015Pair the chocolate malted mousse dessert with the Old Rasputin Imperial Stout. Nicely complimenting dessert / beer pairing.

Chloe C. • November 19, 2017Great food! Rabbit with dumplings was good. Get the drink in the copper bunny!

Brandi B. • June 2, 2021Food wears great. Went for brunch and enjoyed the selection. The pork on the Benedict was amazing

Feed Me Good • April 20, 2012The roasted cauliflower with sea salt & whipped goat feta is AMAZING!!!

Michael K. • September 22, 2013Awesome BBQ shrimp, Bloody Mary's and Duck Spring Rolls

Bitches Who Brunch • May 16, 2017This popular seafood chain lives up to its buzz and is worth the wait. We slurped down enormous fresh oysters and inhaled shrimp po’boys. It’s a classic must-visit for lunch before all that drinking.

_ • May 14, 2015Love this classy ambiance! Great drinks. Preferred the 1840 sazerac over the original.

Crys M. • February 15, 2012The Rico is one of the greatest dishes I have ever had anywhere. I had it with pork but there's a vegan and a vegetarian option too! The staff here is wonderful. Very nice and helpful.

Louis-Victor K. • May 11, 2021Great coffee, very intimate and well decorated indoor and outdoor areas. Perfect for working/studying away from the noise and madness of the city. Highly recommend.

Josh F. • October 23, 2012The best kept secret in New Orleans. Live jazz Thursday — Saturday nights, and it's the best in town!

Peter Z. • May 1, 2016Crudo in brown butter and hazelnuts was extraordinary. Soft shell crabs were wonderful. Deserts were all amazing (esp. the peanut butter and the citrus tart).

David Todd B. • May 1, 2015Great jazz and great original cocktails

Anthony G. • November 11, 2015Beautiful shop. Designed well, talented baristas, hip, a little spendy but absolutely worth every penny. New to NOLA as of this post. Go for the Ethiopian if you can!

Fabio R. • September 3, 2016Delicious Food! Should try their caramel bacon

Thea R. • April 21, 2014Order the crab gnocchi as a starter and the trout as your main! Don't skip out on dessert, the bread pudding is delicious!

Whitney R. • March 14, 2012A fun spot to stop on your bike ride with good food and a back patio.

Curt • December 6, 2016Had the brussel sprouts, upside down cornbread, cauliflower, brussel sprout salad, the jerk chicken, and the fettuccini nero. All incredibly good and the service was great.

Anamaria H. • November 19, 2015Get the Eggs Cochon! Eggs Benedict with pulled pork. You'll want to lick your plate!

Amber • November 3, 2016Some of the best cocktails anywhere. Inventive and super varied and all well balanced. A highlight of the whole trip.

Erica J. • June 29, 2018Hard to go wrong with anything on the menu! Great vegetarian options, too. Want something different? Try the Bo Kho (beef stew) or the PTB wonton soup. Both are excellent.

Nelson V. G. • January 28, 2018Porterhouse was delicious, Mac n’ cheese was creamy and balanced flavor. Mushrooms were outstanding. Great cocktails, try the Pimm’s cup.

Christian B. • July 16, 2017Amazing food! All of the tacos are delicious - don't limit yourself to one type, order two or three (I highly recommend the crispy cauliflower!) Try not to fill up on the tasty plantain chips either.

Beth B. • September 17, 2018Forgot to take a picture! Étouffée was delicious. Excellent PoBoy. Fried Gator cooked perfectly. Best bread pudding we had in New Orleans. Huge serving. But one and split. We split between 9!

Jeffrey G. • November 12, 2023Best breakfast in Nola! Get here right when they open to beat the wait. Shrimp and grits are extraordinary.

Jonathan S. • July 20, 2018Great affogato, the bananas foster is the best! Well worth the walk to Drip. Tremendous service as well! Great ice cream and coffee shop!