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New Orleans

1. Parasol's

8.7
2533 Constance St (at 3rd St.), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · Irish Channel · 51 tips and reviews

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: A standout shrimp po-boy...firecracker shrimp are coated with butter, hot sauce and garlic. Read more.

2. Sucré

8.7
3025 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Dessert Shop · Irish Channel · 130 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: At Sucré, indulge in macaroons that approach works of art. -Travel Editor

Creole Creamery is one of New Orleans.

3. Creole Creamery

9.3
4924 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA
Ice Cream Parlor · Uptown · 123 tips and reviews

Geoffrey G.Geoffrey Gauchet: Get the salted caramel! Creamy and savory and amazing

4. St. James Cheese Company

9.0
5004 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA
Cheese Store · Uptown · 47 tips and reviews

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Try the cheese plates: plates are assembled from a global inventory at this cheese emporium. -Gambit's Five in 5

5. Tartine

8.7
7217 Perrier St (Pine), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Audubon · 30 tips and reviews

Sammy F.Sammy Fischman: Best bread intown!

6. The Camellia Grill

8.4
626 S Carrollton Ave (btwn St Charles Ave & Hampson St), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 131 tips and reviews

Genny H.Genny Haylock: So good get the waffles

7. Café du Monde

8.7
800 Decatur St (at The French Market), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 1561 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Start your day off with a classic taste of New Orleans; coffee and a beignet. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.

8. The Praline Connection

7.1
542 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Marigny · 80 tips and reviews

@sloane@sloane: Walk through the restaurant to get to the praline counter. Try the chocolate one, it's delicious!

9. Willie Mae's Scotch House

2401 Saint Ann St (Tonti Street), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Treme - Lafitte · 183 tips and reviews

BETBET: Willie Mae's is known for their chicken! - Dawn Richard Read more.

10. Cochon Butcher

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

Chef Patrick w.Chef Patrick www.tasteandseepcs.com: Everything I've had here is good. I love to stop by and get a muffalata now and then.

d.b.a. is one of New Orleans.

11. d.b.a.

8.8
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 134 tips and reviews

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Gambit's Best of New Orleans Readers' Poll 2011 Winner: Best Bar for Nonsmokers Read more.

Central Grocery Co. is one of New Orleans.

12. Central Grocery Co.

923 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Deli · French Quarter - CBD · 156 tips and reviews

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: Created by Central Grocery in 1906, the muffuletta is New Orleans’ signature sandwich. If this sounds like your average Italian hero, then the delicious marinated olive salad will change your mind. Read more.

13. Acme Oyster House

8.9
724 Iberville St (btwn Bourbon and Royal), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 529 tips and reviews

Sean J.Sean Jacobsohn: Get the grilled oysters.

14. Cochon Butcher

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

EaterEater: A James Beard Award winning restaurant run by two James Beard Award winning chefs, there’s no surprise Cochon is among the best restaurants in town. [Eater 38 Member]

15. Domilise's Po-Boys

8.8
5240 Annunciation St (at Bellecastle St.), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Uptown - Carrollton · 65 tips and reviews

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: Fried oysters, on a big honkin roll, with mayo, lettuce, and hot sauce. Say no more. Grab an Abita, a local beer that goes great with the city’s deep-fried menus.

16. Stanley

8.0
547 Saint Ann St (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 253 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The casual counterpart to Scott Boswell's masterpiece, Stella! Because it is a Boswell restaurant, everything is exceptionally well prepared. They have the best reuben in town. [Eater 38 Member]

17. Green Goddess

307 Exchange Pl, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 119 tips and reviews

EaterEater: If the weather’s nice, sit outside and enjoy the French Quarter in all its beauty. [Eater 38 Member]

18. Sazerac Bar

8.7
130 Roosevelt Way (at Common St), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Central Business District · 123 tips and reviews

RobRob: They have a wonderful bourbon/scotch listing if the cocktail menu doesn't suit you

Angelo Brocato's is one of New Orleans.

19. Angelo Brocato's

9.0
214 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA
Gelato Shop · Mid-City · 82 tips and reviews

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Gambit's Best of New Orleans 2011 Winner: Best Place to Get Ice Cream/ Gelato Read more.

20. Blue Dot Donuts

7.6
4301 Canal St (at Hennessey St.), New Orleans, LA
Donut Shop · Mid-City · 30 tips and reviews

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Peanut Butter Indulgences: peanut butter frosting over a jelly donut honors the lunchbox classic. -Gambit's Five in 5

Clancy's is one of New Orleans.

21. Clancy's

8.8
6100 Annunciation St (at Webster St.), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Audubon · 41 tips and reviews

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Gambit's 2011 Best of New Orleans Readers' Poll Winner: "Best Neighborhood Restaurant" Read more.

22. La Divina Gelateria

3005 Magazine St (Seventh), New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · Irish Channel · 29 tips and reviews

Dayna E.Dayna Evans: The bourbon pecan gelato is delightful!

Herbsaint is one of New Orleans.

23. Herbsaint

8.9
701 Saint Charles Ave (Girod St.), New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 113 tips and reviews

24. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

8.7
941 Bourbon St (at St Philip St), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 381 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Gloomy. Dark. Perfect. It's like stepping back in time when the Nachez Trace ended here and rafts filled the streets. Read more.

25. Croissant d'Or Patisserie

8.3
617 Ursulines Ave (btwn Chartres & Royal), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 85 tips and reviews

OffBeat MagazineOffBeat Magazine: Delicious French pastries... a great spot for coffee and dessert in the Quarter

Starbucks is one of New Orleans.

26. Starbucks

5.7
500 Canal St (Sheraton Lobby), New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · Central Business District · 20 tips and reviews

27. Drago's Seafood

8.1
2 Poydras St (Hilton New Orleans Riverside), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Business District · 233 tips and reviews

MichelleMichelle: Either location. Get the charbroiled oysters.

28. Clover Grill

7.7
900 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
Burger Joint · French Quarter · 125 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: This 24-hour dive griddles its massive burgers under a hubcap (owner Tom Woods believes it helps seal in the juices).

29. Patois

9.0
6078 Laurel St (at Webster Street), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 21 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: Like the name implies, the menu speaks a dialect, marrying the stylishness of French bistro comfort foods with the soul of Southern, Spanish, Italian and even occasionally Asian flavors.

30. Stella!

1032 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 20 tips and reviews

Dani R.Dani Rose: Everything on this menu is to die for. I recommend eating with someone who wll share their dish with you so you can take it all in.

31. Arnaud's Restaurant

8.6
813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 104 tips and reviews

NOLA Nites Concierge | Meloney SmithNOLA Nites Concierge | Meloney Smith: Arnaud’s intoxicating bread pudding dotted with rum-soaked raisins and topped with warm bourbon sauce.

32. Brigtsen's Restaurant

8.8
723 Dante St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 28 tips and reviews

carey b.carey bodenheimer: Great spot for a true New Orleans dining experience

33. La Boulangerie

8.8
4600 Magazine St (at Cadiz St), New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Uptown - Carrollton · 48 tips and reviews

Allen N.Allen Nguyen: Easily the best French bakery in town. If they have it, go for the Brioche Suisse and a cup of joe, you won't regret it.

34. Bourbon House

8.1
144 Bourbon St (at Iberville St.), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Business District · 206 tips and reviews

Abby D.Abby Despins: Order the BBQ Shrimp as an appetizer

35. Maple Street Patisserie

6.7
7638 Maple St, New Orleans, LA
Bakery · East Carrollton · 20 tips and reviews

xtofer s.xtofer starnes: Best new bakery in nola hands down! Gonna give Boulangerie a run for the money. Best Ham & Cheese Croissant I've ever had outside of France. These guys know their stuff!

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel is one of New Orleans.

36. Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

7.4
500 Canal St (btwn Camp St and Magazine St), New Orleans, LA
Hotel · Central Business District · 132 tips and reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is one of New Orleans.

37. The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

9.0
921 Canal St, New Orleans, LA
Hotel · Central Business District · 80 tips and reviews
Aunt Sally's Pralines is one of New Orleans.

38. Aunt Sally's Pralines

7.2
810 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Candy Store · French Quarter · 21 tips and reviews
Mr. B's Bistro is one of New Orleans.

39. Mr. B's Bistro

8.9
201 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Central Business District · 199 tips and reviews
Mother's Restaurant is one of New Orleans.

40. Mother's Restaurant

8.2
401 Poydras St (at Tchoupitoulas St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 479 tips and reviews