Best Fine Dining in Lower Garden District

We've collected top 10 mentioned fine dining places in Lower Garden District from other articles such as The Clarion-Ledger, Food Com, Yelp.

Best Fine Dining in Lower Garden District

Commander's Palace
Commander's Palace
4.6 (4825 ratings)
Notable spot for refined Creole fare & an elegant jazz brunch in a chandelier-hung space since 1880.
1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantBarBrunch restaurantCreole restaurantFine dining restaurantSeafood restaurantSouthern restaurant (US)
Mentioned by 10Best
The best restaurants in New Orleans deliver authenticity on a plate
"The turquoise and white awning is the first sign of good taste at this flagship of the Brennan family, housed in a gorgeous Victorian mansion in the Garden District since 1880. Sporting a decor that combines whimsy with elegance, Commanders is a dressy spot, no shorts or t-shirts and jackets are preferred - but not required - for gents at dinner. The kitchen, where Emeril Lagasse and Paul Prudhomme started and chef Meg Bickford now presides, delivers Haute Creole specialties including oysters with absinthe and skillet seared gulf fish."
Mentioned by Eater New Orleans
The 38 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Open for Takeout and Delivery
"The Commander’s takeout menu changes daily and rotates classics like turtle soup, lacquered quail, and pecan pie as well as seasonal dishes like duck breast salad and wild Louisiana barbecue shrimp, available in family or individual sizes. Call to order, seven days a week between 11:30 a.m."
Mentioned by Fun In New Orleans
Outdoor Dining
"Known for the award-winning quality of its food and its convivial atmosphere, the history of this famous restaurant offers a glimpse into New Orleans’ storied past and has been the go-to destination for Haute Creole cuisine and whimsical Louisiana charm."
Galatoires
Galatoires
4.3 (1187 ratings)
Fine-dining century-old institution serving French-Creole fare in upscale space (jackets required).
209 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
RestaurantFine dining restaurantFrench restaurant
Mentioned by Serious Eats
A Chefs' Guide to Eating Out in New Orleans
"If you’re going to take somebody to something fancy, show them Galatoire’s in the French Quarter. Bring them to the Friday lunch, and order so many things: the pommes soufflées (crispy twice-fried potato wedges); the café brûlot (a boozy hot coffee drink, served flaming in a chafing dish); and the trout amandine (fried with a butter, lemon, and almond pan sauce)—all super-traditional New Orleans. And if the restaurant has the soft-shell crabs on the menu, you’ve got to get them."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The 10 Best Restaurants In Downtown New Orleans
"In 1905, founder Jean Galatoire brought French recipes and traditions to New Orleans with his restaurant. Galatoire’s has continued thriving with the help of his descendants. The original culinary customs have been preserved because the restaurant believes in consistency."
Arnaud's
Arnaud's
4.5 (677 ratings)
Classic upscale restaurant & lounge featuring Creole cuisine, cocktails & Dixieland jazz since 1918.
813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Fine dining restaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 10 Most Classic Restaurants in New Orleans
"French QuarterAnother historic fine dining institution in the Vieux Carre, Arnaud’s has been offering classic Creole fare since 1918. Aside from housing the famous French 75 Bar -- where you’ll find cocktail master and historian Chris Hannah -- you can’t help but be charmed by its Old-World elegance. And that's not to mention live Dixieland in the Jazz Bistro, a fantastic brunch, and dishes like Shrimp Arnaud, Crab Claws Provencale, Oysters Bienville, Crawfish O’Connor, Crabmeat Karen, and other fantastic French Creole dishes named after people (or places)."
Mentioned by Food Com
On the Road Eats: New Orleans City Guide
"Soft candlelight and great cocktails make this New Orleans fixture a favorite with couples: There’s even a mezzanine in the main dining room called Lovers’ Lookout. A popular date-night dessert is the Bananas Foster, a local invention with a dramatic tableside presentation. Perfect for two, the dish consists of halved bananas that are sauteed in a caramel sauce made from brown sugar and creme de banane liqueur, then doused with a healthy pour of Jamaican rum for a tableside flambe presentation."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 25 Best Desserts in New Orleans to Eat Before You Die
"When I lived in NOLA, every Easter morning my family and I would go to church at St. Louis Cathedral and then walk to Arnaud's for a festive brunch. Arnaud's is a fantastic restaurant for many reasons, including their hospitable service, fun band, and especially their bananas foster. Part of the fun of ordering bananas foster is that they make it for you table side, flames and everything."
Pêche Seafood Grill
Pêche Seafood Grill
4.6 (2681 ratings)
Seafood from a coal grill & raw bar, plus local brews, are found in rustic digs with weathered wood.
800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Seafood restaurantFine dining restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
27 Best Restaurants in New Orleans
"Pêche celebrates a visceral approach to eating seafood, so expect whole fish delivered to the table, ready to fbe sliced up and eaten between tables of friends. The menu is deceptively simple, but the presentation, choice of ingredients, and dressings are what elevates the experience beyond the tourist traps of the French Quarter. It’s a Donald Link restaurant, so fans of Cochon wanting to ease off on the meat are in abundance, as are people keen to go beyond the usual shrimp and fish dishes that permeate this city."
Mentioned by Time Out New Orleans
The 27 best New Orleans restaurants
"Donald Link’s seafood-focused restaurant features fresh, local seafood, much of it cooked on a wood-fired grill. Boisterous and always packed, Pêche is a great place for group dining. Small plates like smoked tuna dip and beer-battered fish sticks are shareable, as is the delicious whole grilled fish."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Best restaurants in New Orleans, USA
"Coastal seafood dishes are prepared simply here, but unexpected flourishes – whether from salt, spices or magic – sear the deliciousness onto your taste buds. The vibe is convivial, with a happy crowd savoring... Top ChoiceCreole in Uptown & Riverbend"
Restaurant R'evolution
Restaurant R'evolution
4.6 (852 ratings)
Swanky hotel restaurant with an extensive menu of Creole fare, plus a 10,000-bottle wine cellar.
777 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Cajun restaurantCreole restaurantFine dining restaurantSouthern restaurant (US)
Mentioned by Time Out New Orleans
20 best restaurants in the French Quarter
"A relative newcomer to the Quarter, Restaurant R'evolution opened in 2012 and immediately garnered attention for the menu created by collaborating chefs John Folse and Rick Tramonto. Today, this elegant, seasonally sourced farm-to-table restaurant located on Bienville in the famed Royal Sonesta Hotel keeps bringing locals back for more and drawing tourists in, too. Classic Creole and Cajun dishes sparkle here, with death by gGumbo (roasted quail, andouille sausage, oysters) leading the pack."
Mentioned by TRIP.COM
10 BEST Cajun and Creole Restaurants In New Orleans
"Restaurant R’evolution offers both classic Louisiana food fare and new innovative dishes created by world-renowned chef John Folse and Executive Chef Rick Tramonto. Chef Rick Tramonto is from Chicago and is a James Beard award winner. Chef John Folse is a local personality from Donaldsonville."
Mentioned by OpenTable
The Best Cheap Eats in New Orleans
"People looking for cheap eats in New Orleans that are also inventive should check out Restaurant R'evolution. The menu here boasts both classic takes on Creole fare and inventive n..."
La Boca Steakhouse
La Boca Steakhouse
4.3 (527 ratings)
Argentine steakhouse with simply prepared cuts & pisco sours in a rustic space with exposed beams.
870 Tchoupitoulas Street Vaccine Required, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Steak houseArgentinian restaurantBarFine dining restaurantLatin American restaurantSouth American restaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The 10 Best Restaurants In The Warehouse District, New Orleans
"La Boca, which resides in a chic renovated former warehouse, is an Argentinian steakhouse specializing in fine cuts of beef served in a simple and traditional way. Established by James Beard semi-finalist chef Adolfo Garcia, La Boca features designs from local architect Brooks Graham and metal craftsman Duane Link, resulting in a beautifully designed space able to accommodate the restaurant’s ever growing clientele. Try dishes such as the chorizo de la casa, La Boca’s house made grilled sausage and the bife ancho, a mouthwatering 24 ounce cowboy cut, bone-in rib eye steak."
Mr. B's Bistro
Mr. B's Bistro
4.5 (2214 ratings)
Special-occasion spot serving modern, seasonal Louisiana fare in a refined, wood-paneled space.
201 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Creole restaurantCajun restaurantFine dining restaurantSeafood restaurant
Foundation Room New Orleans
Foundation Room New Orleans
4.6 (118 ratings)
Posh upstairs lounge at House of Blues offering dinner, drinks, DJs & a balcony with stage views.
225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
LoungeBarCocktail barEvent plannerFine dining restaurantLive music barLive music venueNew American restaurantNight clubWedding venue
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 8 Best Nightclubs in New Orleans
"French QuarterMore of a lounge than a dance club, this place is on exclusive side... as in, you have to be a member of the House of Blues Foundation to even get in the door, or at least be a member’s guest. Swankily decked from top to tails like a sultan’s tent, if you want to mingle with the classy crowd (not to mention get to see HOB shows from a reserved spot on the balcony), this is your place."
Max Well, New Orleans
Max Well, New Orleans
4.6 (99 ratings)
Health-conscious cafe dishing up inventive vegetarian fare including soups, salads & bowls.
6101 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
Vegetarian restaurantFine dining restaurantGluten-free restaurantHealth food restaurantJuice shopOrganic restaurantVegan restaurant
Mentioned by Big 7 Travel
The 7 Best Vegetarian Restaurants In New Orleans
"Max Well serves lunch and dinner and sticks to vegetarian fare such as salads, soups and bowls. There are protein sides ranging from hummus to lentils, and they have expanded entree offerings at dinner. Try the NOLA Bowl which features red beans, brown rice, cajun coleslaw and a jalapeño millet muffin."
Mentioned by Big 7 Travel
The 7 Best Vegan Restaurants In New Orleans
"If you’re looking for a quick, easy vegan lunch option in NOLA then Max Well is your best bet. From healthy, fresh juices to power bowls and super salads, there’s a lot on the menu here that will fuel your body in the right way."
Effervescence
Effervescence
4.6 (223 ratings)
Sparkling wines & small plates served in a polished modern setting with outdoor seating.
1036 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
RestaurantBrunch restaurantCocktail barFine dining restaurantLoungeTapas restaurantWine bar
Mentioned by NOLA Weekend
Sweet Spots: Local Romantic Bars for Your Next Date Night
"Pop some bubbly at Effervescence, an elegant champagne bar at the edge of the French Quarter. Create the perfect date night at the Rampart Street bar with a champagne-focused menu featuring sparkling flights, light bites and desserts. The bar also offers live music every Wednesday and Sunday."
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
23 Best Bars in New Orleans
"If there are tangible signs of Rampart Street smartening up, Effervescence is undeniably one of them. As you step in, you’re enveloped in a sea of white walls and polished wooden floors. Behind a central bar, corks pop, and there’s a pleasing, well, effervescence to the whole room."

Best Gelato in Lower Garden District

Abbott's Frozen Custard New Orleans
Abbott's Frozen Custard New Orleans
4.6 (31 ratings)
628 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Ice cream shop
Mentioned by Wheretraveler
New Orleans’ Chill Ice Cream Scene
"frozen custard franchise, known for small-batch frozen custard made with milk from happy cows, is new to New Orleans. The signature Turtle (frozen custard, peanuts and fudge, dipped in coating chocolate) is one novelty on the extensive menu of frozen custard for cones, sundaes, milkshakes, treats and some locally themed sweets. 628 Toulouse St., 504.345.2524"
Red Rooster
Red Rooster
4.6 (363 ratings)
2801 1/2 Washington Avenue corner Of, Clara St, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
Po’ boys restaurantFast food restaurantIce cream shop
Creole Creamery
Creole Creamery
4.7 (1443 ratings)
Local ice cream parlor chain serving scoops, sundaes & malts in casual surroundings.
4924 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Ice cream shop

Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Lower Garden District

Shake Sugary
Shake Sugary
4.3 (57 ratings)
Quaint, family-run bakeshop offering pastries, vegan treats & coffee plus creative custom cakes.
3304 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
BakeryWedding bakeryWholesale bakery
Mentioned by Thrillist
NOLA's Best Bakeries by 'Hood
"In the land of hipsters, this vegan- and gluten-free-friendly bakery may sound gimmicky, but it is the real deal. Get badass pastries like the maple bacon sweet potato biscuit, fig rosemary scones, vegan orange sweet rolls, chai spice blondie, or gluten-free and vegan tart slice of the day, made with seasonal ingredients. If you can’t get enough, come by for breakfast and chow down on vegan biscuits & gravy."
Mentioned by GoNOLA.com
5 Places to Get Cookies in New Orleans
"Those who seek chewy cookies and all-natural ingredients can try Shake Sugary on St. Claude Avenue. Vegan cookies in flavors like chunky peanut butter chocolate chip and lemon poppyseed almost feel healthy, while traditional cookies like cran-orange white chocolate oatmeal and mocha chocolate pecan are simply decadent. You’ll also find buttery shortbreads with herbs and spices baked right in."
Maple Street Patisserie
Maple Street Patisserie
4.3 (127 ratings)
Specialist in rustic European breads, cakes & other baked goods, plus sandwiches & dessert sweets.
7638 Maple St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
Bakery
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Bakeries In New Orleans
"Blueberry pastries at Maple Street Patisserie|© Maple Street Patisserie. Serving European pastries, cakes, breakfast, sandwiches, and coffee, Maple Street Patisserie is an Uptown bakery run by Master Baker and Master Pastry Chef Ziggy Cichowski and Executive Chef Patricia-Ann Donohue. Inspired by Europe’s bakeries, this Maple Street sweet joint features a menu filled with delicious sugary treats, such as flaky croissants, decadent dark chocolate cake with rich Belgium fudge icing, and of course, puff pastry bear claws stuffed with almond paste, raspberry, and cinnamon."
Mentioned by GoNOLA.com
Sweet Spots: Delicious Donut Shops in New Orleans
"European baker extraordinaire Ziggy Cichowski is the mastermind behind this small bakery on Maple Street, cranking out some of the best baked goods in the city. The chocolate chip cookies are amazing, as are the tarts, éclairs, and Napoleons. But the best in show are the glazed donut twists: soft, yeasty donuts fried golden brown and covered in a decadent, sugary glaze."
Chez Pierre Bakery Lakeview
Chez Pierre Bakery Lakeview
4.6 (26 ratings)
141 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA
BakeryCafeCake shopCatererPastry shop

Best Spas in Lower Garden District

Spa Reyna
Spa Reyna
2.9 (39 ratings)
5241 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
SpaDay spaMassage therapistNail salon
Mentioned by America Top 10
Spas
"Spa Reyna began operations on December 22, 2009, and has been going strong ever since their opening. Come by and let their superior staff care for you."
The Gallery Salon & Spa
The Gallery Salon & Spa
4.8 (196 ratings)
6312 Argonne Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA
Day spaBeauty salonHair salonMassage spaNail salon
Mentioned by America Top 10
Spas
"Pamper your mind, body, and spirit at their day spa and hair salon in Lakeview. At My Spa By The Park, they offer the very best in personal care and comfort. Their professionals are committed to providing you with the highest quality salon and spa service."
Riverside Day Spa & Nails
Riverside Day Spa & Nails
4.2 (140 ratings)
401 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Massage therapistFacial spaHair salonNail salonSpa

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Lower Garden District

4.0 (7 reviews)
Uptown New Orleans Home -7 mins to FQ Free Parking
Apartment · 8 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$93 /night*
View deal
Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans-Elmwood/Clearview Pkway, LA
Hotel
$220 /night
View deal
4.9 (25 reviews)
Fully renovated 2 bed / 2 bath Julia @ St. Charles Ave. walk to WWII, Superdome
Condo · 4 Guests · 2 Bedrooms
$279 /night*
View deal
* The displayed nightly rate may be estimated based on a future travel date. Narrow down your search with checkin and checkout dates to see the exact price.