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Rocky & Carlo's is one of NOLA.

1. Rocky & Carlo's

8.6
613 W Saint Bernard Hwy (at Lloyds Ave.), Chalmette, LA
Italian Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews
Warehouse Grille is one of NOLA.

2. Warehouse Grille

869 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Central Business District · 38 tips and reviews

Thomas T.Thomas Thomason: 40 beers on tap! Staples and plenty of seasonal. The food is FANTASTIC!!! Try the Wings, Burgers, and Crawfish Quesadillas. $3 Drinks on Thursday and Happy Hour 4-7! So much going on!!!

Mother's Restaurant is one of NOLA.

3. 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

Team CocoTeam Coco: "If this place was as authentic as the name implies, you would eat your entire meal while someone screams at you that you're worthless." - Conan O'Brien

Café du Monde is one of NOLA.

4. Café du Monde

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

Team CocoTeam Coco: "If you're ordering the delicious French-style beignets here, don't wear black." - Conan O'Brien

Coop's Place is one of NOLA.

5. Coop's Place

7.7
1109 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 332 tips and reviews

Rodolfo V.Rodolfo Villarreal III: The country fried chicken is ungodly amazing! So tender and juicy!

Cochon Restaurant is one of NOLA.

6. Cochon Restaurant

9.2
930 Tchoupitoulas St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 206 tips and reviews

Wayne S.Wayne Surber: If it's just two or three, order the small plates: Boudin, Roasted Oysters, Boucherie, Shrimp & Eggplant Dressing #wtf, Smothered Greens, Pork Cheeks Paneed. Dessert:Butterscotch pudding.

The Ruby Slipper is one of NOLA.

7. The Ruby Slipper

8.8
204 Decatur St (at Common St), New Orleans, LA
Breakfast Spot · French Quarter · 336 tips and reviews

Shane M.Shane Martz: Best breakfast in NOLA so far.

8. 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.

Capdeville is one of NOLA.

9. Capdeville

520 Capdeville St (btw Camp & Magazine), New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 79 tips and reviews

Kris A.Kris A.: The Truffle Mac And Cheese was to die for. The Loaded Grilled Cheese and Capdeville Burger were amazing too.

The Joint is one of NOLA.

10. The Joint

9.2
701 Mazant St (at Royal), New Orleans, LA
BBQ Joint · Bywater · 131 tips and reviews
Three Muses is one of NOLA.

11. Three Muses

9.0
536 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Marigny · 160 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The focus here is on the music as much as the food—both are great—making it a quintessential New Orleans experience. [Eater 38 Member]

SoBou is one of NOLA.

12. SoBou

310 Chartres St (Bienville), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 104 tips and reviews

Gloria C.Gloria Chin: owner of commander's palace. get tuna cones, crispy oyster taco & butternut beignets w/ duck. great brunch! pb & j--spiced pecan butter & SOCO apple jam on toasted brioche w/ mini bourbon milk punch

Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar is one of NOLA.

13. Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar

8.1
739 Iberville St (Btw Royal St. & Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Business District · 274 tips and reviews

Oula L.Oula Lang: Get your oysters at the bar. Felix's is less busy and touristy than ACME, and the oysters are just as good.

Killer Po-boys is one of NOLA.

14. Killer Po-boys

8.5
811 Conti St (Bourbon), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 79 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Tucked into the back of the French Quarter's Erin Rose bar, this kitchen makes po' boys that present more like chef-y banh mi sandwiches.

Willie Mae's Scotch House is one of NOLA.

15. Willie Mae's Scotch House

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

EaterEater: Amazing fried chicken, often called the best in town. The food and atmosphere are quintessential New Orleans, among the best you’ll find in town. [Eater 38 Member]

16. Parkway Bakery & Tavern

9.3
538 Hagan Ave (at Toulouse St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Bayou St. John · 203 tips and reviews

Leslie A.Leslie Almeida: My favorite fried shrimp po-boy. Those sweet potato fries are delicious. Not a fan of the bland roast beef, though.

Emeril's is one of NOLA.

17. Emeril's

8.3
800 Tchoupitoulas St (at Julia Street), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 114 tips and reviews
Erin Rose is one of NOLA.

18. Erin Rose

8.8
811 Conti St (at Bourbon St), New Orleans, LA
Irish Pub · French Quarter · 141 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Brandt: A nice place to have a drink. Try the frozen Irish coffee.

Pizza Delicious is one of NOLA.

19. Pizza Delicious

8.5
617 Piety St (btwn Royal & Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Pizzeria · Bywater · 77 tips and reviews
Pat O'Brien's is one of NOLA.

20. Pat O'Brien's

8.1
718 Saint Peter St (at Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Piano Bar · French Quarter · 533 tips and reviews

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Gambit's Best of New Orleans Readers' Poll 2011 Winner: Best Bar to People-Watch Read more.

Maison is one of NOLA.

21. Maison

8.8
508 Frenchmen St (btwn Decatur & Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 92 tips and reviews
Jacques-Imo's Cafe is one of NOLA.

22. Jacques-Imo's Cafe

8.9
8324 Oak St (at Dante Street), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 175 tips and reviews
Blue Nile is one of NOLA.

23. Blue Nile

8.4
532 Frenchmen St (btwn Decatur St & Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Rock Club · Marigny · 68 tips and reviews
Domilise's Po-Boys is one of NOLA.

24. Domilise's Po-Boys

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

EaterEater: It’s impossible to say any shop has the best po’ boys, but they make a strong claim to that title here. They’re expensive for po’ boys, but they’re large and worth every penny. [Eater 38 Member]

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar is one of NOLA.

25. 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.

The Spotted Cat Music Club is one of NOLA.

26. The Spotted Cat Music Club

9.2
623 Frenchmen St (Royal Street), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 196 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Listen to the city's best jazz, blues, and zydeco while sucking down an Abita Amber. Read more.

Elizabeth's is one of NOLA.

27. Elizabeth's

8.8
601 Gallier St (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Bywater · 179 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A little gem way down in the Upper Ninth Ward, Elizabeth's is a great spot for brunch or, really, any meal. [Eater 38 Member]

Slim Goodies Diner is one of NOLA.

28. Slim Goodies Diner

7.9
3322 Magazine St (btw Toledano St & Louisiana Ave), New Orleans, LA
Diner · Central City - Garden · 49 tips and reviews
Katie's Restaurant & Bar is one of NOLA.

29. Katie's Restaurant & Bar

9.0
3701 Iberville St (Telemachus St.), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Mid-City · 95 tips and reviews

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Try the Oysters Slessinger- it's topped with shrimp, bacon, spinach and Provel cheese. Read more.

Rum House is one of NOLA.

30. Rum House

8.7
3128 Magazine St (9th St.), New Orleans, LA
Caribbean Restaurant · Irish Channel · 177 tips and reviews

Dave C.Dave Cariello: My favorite of the tacos is calypso beef.

Mariza is one of NOLA.

31. Mariza

2900 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · Bywater · 19 tips and reviews

Tracey H.Tracey Hoff: AMAZING. What a gem to find. Everything was wonderful for start to finish and food was off the hook!!!!.

Booty's Street Food is one of NOLA.

32. Booty's Street Food

800 Louisa St (Dauphine), New Orleans, LA
Tapas Restaurant · Bywater · 39 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This Bywater restaurant serves Stumptown coffee and local pastries for breakfast, and a variety of street food, from ceviche to banh mi, for lunch and dinner. [Eater 38 Member]

Parkway Bakery & Tavern is one of NOLA.

33. Parkway Bakery & Tavern

9.3
538 Hagan Ave (at Toulouse St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Bayou St. John · 203 tips and reviews

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: A standout shrimp po-boy...order includes enough shrimp for a sandwich and a side plate. Read more.

701 Bar & Restaurant is one of NOLA.

34. 701 Bar & Restaurant

701 Tchoupitoulas St (at Girod St), New Orleans, LA
Bar · Central Business District · 117 tips and reviews

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Gambit's Top Bars 2012: Bar's w/ Bar Food Read more.

Central Grocery Co. is one of NOLA.

35. Central Grocery Co.

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

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Be sure to buy a muffaletta sandwich, made with Italian deli meats, cheeses and chopped-olive salad on round bread. Before the first bite, place a heavy napkin on your lap! -Travel Editor

Royal House Oyster Bar is one of NOLA.

36. Royal House Oyster Bar

8.0
441 Royal St (at St. Louis St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 238 tips and reviews

Steve N.Steve Nemroff: The char-broiled oysters here are amazing, some of the best I've had anywhere

Vic's Kangaroo Cafe is one of NOLA.

37. Vic's Kangaroo Cafe

6.3
636 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA
Pub · Central Business District · 14 tips and reviews

KathrynKathryn: Juke box and late night sheperds pie! What else do you need in life?

Avenue Pub is one of NOLA.

38. Avenue Pub

9.0
1732 Saint Charles Ave (at Polymnia St), New Orleans, LA
Pub · Central City - Garden · 132 tips and reviews
Crescent Pie & Sausage Company is one of NOLA.

39. Crescent Pie & Sausage Company

4400 Banks St (S. Alexander St.), New Orleans, LA
Pizzeria · Mid-City · 31 tips and reviews
The Bulldog is one of NOLA.

40. The Bulldog

8.5
3236 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Beer Garden · Irish Channel · 100 tips and reviews

41. Chart Room

7.9
300 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 75 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. With its super-cheap beers, even cheaper shots, it's an oasis of sanity in the French Quarter. Read more.

Middendorf's is one of NOLA.

42. Middendorf's

8.7
30160 Highway 51, Akers, LA
Seafood Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews
Coquette is one of NOLA.

43. Coquette

9.1
2800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Garden District · 68 tips and reviews

44. Mimi's in the Marigny

2601 Royal St (at Franklin Ave), New Orleans, LA
Tapas Restaurant · Bywater · 76 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Get there early & enjoy your food in a relatively quiet & peaceful bar setting, or get there late, dance your ass off, & feed your soul. Get the patatas bravas & thank us later. [Eater 38 Member]

Willie's Chicken Shack is one of NOLA.

45. Willie's Chicken Shack

7.3
229 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
Fried Chicken Joint · French Quarter · 38 tips and reviews
Toups Meatery is one of NOLA.

46. Toups Meatery

8.8
845 N Carrollton Ave (Dumaine), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · City Park · 53 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A meat-centric spot chef Isaac Toups and his wife Amanda. House-cured meat and house-made sausages (plus other non-meat options). Oh, and they have insanely good Doberge cake. [Eater 38 Member]

Frady's One Stop Food Store is one of NOLA.

47. Frady's One Stop Food Store

8.8
3231 Dauphine St (at Piety St.), New Orleans, LA
Deli · Bywater · 11 tips and reviews
Johnny's Po-Boys is one of NOLA.

48. Johnny's Po-Boys

7.9
511 Saint Louis St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 173 tips and reviews
Mr. B's Bistro is one of NOLA.

49. Mr. B's Bistro

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

50. NOLA

534 Saint Louis St, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · French Quarter · 136 tips and reviews
The Original Pierre Maspero's is one of NOLA.

51. The Original Pierre Maspero's

7.7
440 Chartres St (corner of Chartres & St. Louis), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 140 tips and reviews
Cafe Maspero is one of NOLA.

52. Cafe Maspero

454-498 Canal St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 2 tips and reviews
Cafe Maspero is one of NOLA.

53. Cafe Maspero

6.8
601 Decatur St (at Toulouse St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 87 tips and reviews
Taceaux Loceaux is one of NOLA.

54. Taceaux Loceaux

Mobile Tacos!, New Orleans, LA
Food Truck · Uptown - Carrollton · 27 tips and reviews
Taceaux Loceaux is one of NOLA.

55. Taceaux Loceaux

7.8
45 Tchoupitoulas St. (Cadiz), New Orleans, LA
Food Truck · Uptown - Carrollton · 5 tips and reviews
Cafe Reconcile is one of NOLA.

56. Cafe Reconcile

8.6
1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Central City - Garden · 22 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Even if it wasn’t a successful job training program for at-risk kids, the food here would still be incredibly delicious, old-school New Orleans soul food. [Eater 38 Member]

Satsuma is one of NOLA.

57. Satsuma

8.5
3218 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · Bywater · 70 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Ridiculous selection of fresh-squeezed juices. [Eater 38 Member]

Dat Dog is one of NOLA.

58. Dat Dog

8.6
5030 Freret St (btwn Soniat & Robert), New Orleans, LA
Hot Dog Joint · Freret · 106 tips and reviews

EaterEater: All the hot dogs your heart (and stomach) could desire. Also sausages and other sorts of deliciousness. [Eater 38 Member]

Cake Cafe & Bakery is one of NOLA.

59. Cake Cafe & Bakery

2440 Chartres St (at Spain Street), New Orleans, LA
Café · Marigny · 96 tips and reviews

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Breakfast Sandwiches Worth Seeking: Thick bacon and fried eggs are piled on a house-made biscuit or ciabatta. -Gambit's Five in 5 Read more.

Food Drunk is one of NOLA.

60. Food Drunk

Napoleon (Magazine), New Orleans, LA
Food Truck · Central City - Garden · 2 tips and reviews

Steph J.Steph J: When its in season the KingCake Burger is a MUST!!! Don't 4get the Bacon!!!! #Yumm-O

Café Adelaide & the Swizzle Stick Bar is one of NOLA.

61. Café Adelaide & the Swizzle Stick Bar

300 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Central Business District · 82 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Recover from a wild night with “hangover hospital,” a Croque Madame and your choice of Mimosa, Bloody Mary or Brandy Milk Punch for $17. Via CityEats.com Read more.

R Bar is one of NOLA.

62. R Bar

8.2
1431 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · Marigny · 36 tips and reviews

Glenn S.Glenn Sergeánt: Best bar in town, a must stop in for everyone!

DISTRICT. Donuts. Sliders. Brew. is one of NOLA.

63. DISTRICT. Donuts. Sliders. Brew.

8.9
2209 Magazine St (Jackson), New Orleans, LA
Donut Shop · Irish Channel · 198 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: This coffee and doughnut shop makes a great addition to your breakfast rotation; just know that the sandwiches, like the fried chicken and five-spice duck sliders, may just bring you back for dinner.

Creole Creamery is one of NOLA.

64. Creole Creamery

9.3
4924 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA
Ice Cream Parlor · Uptown · 123 tips and reviews
Restaurant R'evolution is one of NOLA.

65. Restaurant R'evolution

8.8
777 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 82 tips and reviews

Gloria C.Gloria Chin: great cajun/creole. crab beignets come w/ 4 different aoli types! try the death by gumbo (stuffed quail) and banana cream pie

66. Bittersweet Confections

8.2
725 Magazine St Ste A (Girod), New Orleans, LA
Café · Central Business District · 24 tips and reviews

LeeAnn T.LeeAnn Talarico: Very cute with good cupcakes and inventive latte flavors. I recommend letting their buttercream warm to room temp, otherwise it seems a bit hard.

67. Bittersweet Confections

5331 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA
Food and Beverage Retail · 3 tips and reviews

Blake C.Blake Coheley: Simply yummy - wonderful decadence for the tongue!!

Acme Oyster House is one of NOLA.

68. 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
Cooter Brown's Tavern & Oyster Bar is one of NOLA.

69. Cooter Brown's Tavern & Oyster Bar

8.2
509 S Carrollton Ave (at Leake Ave), New Orleans, LA
Pub · Black Pearl · 98 tips and reviews

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Head to Cooter Brown's to watch the game! Stocked with TVs and a feasting menu of po-boys, burgers and fried goodness--not to mention plenty of beer--you can't go wrong.

Horn's is one of NOLA.

70. Horn's

8.9
1940 Dauphine St (Touro st), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Marigny · 32 tips and reviews
Stanley is one of NOLA.

71. Stanley

8.0
547 Saint Ann St (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 253 tips and reviews
Drago's Seafood Restaurant is one of NOLA.

72. Drago's Seafood Restaurant

8.9
3232 N Arnoult Rd (at 18th St.), Metairie, LA
Seafood Restaurant · 95 tips and reviews
Sac-a-Lait is one of NOLA.

73. Sac-a-Lait

1051 Annunciation St, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 4 tips and reviews
Vacherie Cafe is one of NOLA.

74. Vacherie Cafe

8.0
827 Toulouse St (at Dauphine St.), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 30 tips and reviews

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Try the Boudin-stuffed deep-fried hen that comes with collard greens - Gambit's Five in 5. http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/five-examples-of-boudin-stuffed-goodness/Content?oid=2056938

Yo Mama's Bar & Grill is one of NOLA.

75. Yo Mama's Bar & Grill

727 Saint Peter St (2nd Floor Bar), New Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 138 tips and reviews

Matt D.Matt Deitz: Peanut Butter Bacon Burger is the Best! Baked Potato Loaded!

NOLA Good Eats & Po-Boys is one of NOLA.

76. NOLA Good Eats & Po-Boys

351 Andrew Higgins Dr (Annunciation), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Lower Garden District · 3 tips and reviews

Andreas P.Andreas Preuss: Great po-boys here! This is the real deal. Ask for the owner, Marc. Support the locals.

French Market is one of NOLA.

77. French Market

8.7
1008 N Peters St (btwn Ursulines Ave. & Barracks St.), New Orleans, LA
Farmers Market · French Quarter · 227 tips and reviews

House of Blues Restaurant & BarHouse of Blues Restaurant & Bar: Meandering around this historic French quarter flea market, you can grab some food, drinks, and very unique souvenirs made by some of New Orleans best artisans!

Luke is one of NOLA.

78. Luke

8.9
333 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Central Business District · 329 tips and reviews
Dirty Coast is one of NOLA.

79. Dirty Coast

5631 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Miscellaneous Store · Audubon · 23 tips and reviews
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro is one of NOLA.

80. Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

8.2
626 Frenchmen St (Royal St.), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 61 tips and reviews
Juan's Flying Burrito is one of NOLA.

81. Juan's Flying Burrito

8.8
2018 Magazine St (at Saint Andrew), New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 115 tips and reviews
The Ruby Slipper Café is one of NOLA.

82. The Ruby Slipper Café

139 S Cortez St (Cleveland Avenue), New Orleans, LA
Breakfast Spot · Mid-City · 50 tips and reviews
Cafe Degas is one of NOLA.

83. Cafe Degas

8.6
3127 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Fairgrounds · 31 tips and reviews
Pêche is one of NOLA.

84. Pêche

9.3
800 Magazine St (Julia), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 205 tips and reviews