New Orleans Restaurant Recommendations

WAHOO_EGGER_CVILLE · May 2017

My Wife and I are headed to NOLA next week for our first trip. We would love to hear of any local recommendations for restaurants, bars, and places to listen to music. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance.

lkapigian · May 2017

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1203466/nola-eggers-help#latest

I was there last month, see this thread for good input. Download the No Wait App to save some frustration

stlcharcoal · May 2017

K Paul's was fantastic

78 T140E · May 2017

If you're looking for an upscale Creole NOLA fine dining experience, check out The Commander's Palace. You won't be disappointed.

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EggHeadJohn · May 2017

I second Commanders Palace. That place is top notch. Get the 1-1-1 soup for a starter.

OhioEgger · May 2017

Kinda hard to imagine getting anything but a great meal in Nawlins.

B747crew · May 2017

Cafe Du Monde

epcotisbest · May 2017

Central Grocery muffuletta...possibly the best sandwich I have ever had. Touristy, yes...tasty, yes. Get a Barq's rootbeer and some Zapp's chips and it is a crazy good lunch.

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CornfedMA · May 2017

I hit a few of these places every time I'm in town- Cochon Butcher, St James Cheese Co, GW Fins, and Toups Meatery. Enjoy

REB17 · May 2017

Spent a week there last month. Commanders Palace, R'volution, Luke, Mr. B's, Ruby Slipper. As you can imagine, plenty of good eats. I will say that for oysters, try Bourbon House. I usually hit Felix or Acme, but Bourbon House was as good without the long lines. Also highly recommend the WWII museum

Acn · May 2017

I haven't been to Commanders in some time, so this may be outdated info, but I believe it is still jacket required for gentlemen. If you do go there (and it is a place everyone should go at some point), pack accordingly.

GrillSgt · May 2017

The muffuletta is a must but I have to say that the Central Grocery's version (the original) has slid a bit. Any John Besh restaurant is aces but I recommend Luke, great bar also. If you're a meataholic Cochon will take care of your needs. My favorite place for all thing oyster is Superior Seafood, it about half way out the street car line on the south side. They have a dish of creamed crawfish over cornbread. @#$^sake. For nostalgia hit up Pascal Manale, barbecue shrimp. It's at the end of the streetcar line.

Have a great time. One of the great cities of the world.

GrillSgt · May 2017

As far as music there is a ton. Preservation Music Hall is a must. Head over to Frenchman St. A ton of bars with great music. Snug Harbor has top notch music and it is on Frenchman. Check out Tipitina's lineup. Taxi in and taxi out at Tip's but there is no problem getting taxis there.

kbutler84 · May 2017

Shaya (Greek/Middle Eastern - best meal I've had in a while, everything absolutely delicious)
La Petite Grocery (James Beard Award Winning chef)
Cochon Butcher (get a charcuterie board)
Coquette (had brunch here, 4 or 5 course? fantastic)
Pizza Domenica
K-Paul's

Out of all of those, I highly suggest Shaya.

GrillSgt · May 2017

Avoid Galatoire's, prices keep going up and quality keeps going down.

Give us a full report on your return.

northGAcock · May 2017

EggHeadJohn said:

I second Commanders Palace. That place is top notch. Get the 1-1-1 soup for a starter.

and the Bananas Foster for desert.....table side.

DonWW · May 2017

For world class po boys, try Domilise's. Hard to beat.

RickLRMS · May 2017

Been a few years ago, but I'll third, or fourth, or wherever the count is on Commander's Palace. We also really enjoyed Jacques Imo's.

78 T140E · May 2017

Commander's Palace does have a dress code:

Dress Code

Business Attire
Jackets are preferred for gentlemen
Collared shirts and closed-toe shoes required for gentlemen
No shorts, flip-flops, t-shirts, sweat shirts or sweat pants
Jeans are discouraged; ripped jeans are not allowed

GrillSgt · May 2017

He's okay because he ain't no gentleman

WAHOO_EGGER_CVILLE · May 2017

Thank you all for the recommendations. The food was top notch:

Line up:

Cochon Butcher (lunch)- https://cochonbutcher.com/ Great Pork!!

Herbsaint (dinner)- https://www.herbsaint.com/ Pretty rediculous...ridiculous

Willa Jean- http://www.willajean.com/menu/ - Insane breakfast...lights out good!

Peche- https://www.pecherestaurant.com/ - best fish dish I have ever eaten

Pizza domenica- http://www.pizzadomenica.com/ - Great drinks and great pizza

bamadude · May 2017

If you are eating in the French Quarters, we visit Felix's. Its across from Acme Oyster House. If you want the best service and free oysters, sit at the oyster bar! Also, take a visit out to the Garden District! Enjoy

buzd504 · May 2017

WAHOO_EGGER_CVILLE said:

Thank you all for the recommendations. The food was top notch:

Line up:

Cochon Butcher (lunch)- https://cochonbutcher.com/ Great Pork!!

Herbsaint (dinner)- https://www.herbsaint.com/ Pretty rediculous...ridiculous

Willa Jean- http://www.willajean.com/menu/ - Insane breakfast...lights out good!

Peche- https://www.pecherestaurant.com/ - best fish dish I have ever eaten

Pizza domenica- http://www.pizzadomenica.com/ - Great drinks and great pizza

Nice line up, but you realize you chose 3 Link restaurants and 2 Besh restaurants? (Not that there's anything wrong with that - all good choices). I think Herbsaint is the best restaurant in the city.

thetrim · May 2017

Popeye's

rcone · May 2017

August was good, but not great.

Jacques Imos BBQ Shrimp is outstanding

piney · May 2017

Carey Hogan's

buzd504 · May 2017

rcone said:

August was good, but not great.

Jacques Imos BBQ Shrimp is outstanding

Great BBQ shrimp is easy. Key is fresh giant head on shrimp.

Hub · May 2017

I couldn't get out of that city fast enough. It smelled horrible. I've read great stories about the food, but couldn't get past the smell long enough to dine.

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