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Must-visit Food in New Orleans

Must-visit Food in New Orleans

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Created by Chris Harvey • Updated On: October 7, 2011
The Original Italian Pie is one of Must-visit Food in New Orleans.

1. The Original Italian Pie

8.1
417 S Rampart St, New Orleans, LA
Pizzeria · Central Business District · 15 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris Harvey: This place was so yummy I think I ate here 3 times in one week. The neighborhood looks scary (post-katrina), but pretty safe.

Café du Monde is one of Must-visit Food in New Orleans.

2. Café du Monde

8.7
800 Decatur St (at The French Market), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 1560 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris Harvey: If you like coffee, you will love this place. Nothing like coffee with chicory and a hot place of benigets! Listen to the guy playing the trumpet while you enjoy the ambience.

Landry's Seafood House is one of Must-visit Food in New Orleans.

3. Landry's Seafood House

6.8
400 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · French Quarter · 41 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris Harvey: Be prepared to eat too much...cause it's so good. Great dining in the FQ. You must try the Crawfish Etouffée!

4. Cochon Butcher

9.4
930 Tchoupitoulas St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Lower Garden District · 586 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris Harvey: The restaurant is set in a rustic, yet contemporary interior of a renovated New Orleans ware house. A little more pricy than most NOLA places but worth it.

Oceana Grill is one of Must-visit Food in New Orleans.

5. Oceana Grill

8.4
739 Conti St (at Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 314 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris Harvey: Blackened Redfish... Seasoned and pan-broiled in a searing skillet. Served with jambalaya and sauteed vegetables with a big glass of southern iced tea?! Yes, please!