Best Fine Dining in French Quarter

We've collected top 10 mentioned fine dining places in French Quarter from other articles such as Condé Nast Traveler, New Orleans 3 days itinerary, 10Best.

Best Fine Dining in French Quarter

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 Wandering Wheatleys
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"A lot of people think the “three-martini lunch” is part of a bygone era, but in New Orleans it’s still alive and well. In fact, you can complete your boozy trifecta for less than a dollar at the swanky Commander’s Palace (1403 Washington Ave.). Order one of the delicious lunch entrees and you can choose from 3 different martinis that will only set you back $0.25 each!"
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 Feastio
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"Galatoire's is another of the French Quarter's grand, family-owned restaurants, sharing much in common with Antoine's. It was opened on Bourbon Street in 1905 by Jean Galatoire, a French immigrant, and focuses on French-Creole cuisine. The main dining room is at street level and features a high ceiling with fans, mirrors along the walls, and numerous coat hooks that hang above them."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"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 GoNOLA.com
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"Arnaud’s is one of those legendary New Orleans establishments – complete with an elegant dining room, white tablecloths, flaming desserts made table-side, a client list made up of the who’s-who of New Orleans, and classic Creole dishes that make both locals and tourists’ mouths water. It might not sound kid-friendly, but it’s a restaurant that locals trust for the holidays, celebrations, and life’s precious moments – which many times involves the kiddos in our lives. For the kids that might not yet have a palate for gumbo or Shrimp Arnaud’s, the restaurant offers off-the-menu options just for them – including grilled or fried chicken strips, shrimp, or a small filet, all served with French fries, of course."
Mentioned by Fodor’s Travel
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"This grande dame of classic Creole restaurants still sparkles. In the main dining room, ornate etched glass reflects light from charming old...Read More"
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
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"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 Washington Post
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"The best fishing hole for miles may be the Warehouse District’s kind-of-rustic, sort-of-industrial dining room, where the great catches include catfish with pickled greens, a Louisiana shrimp roll and a model caramel cake. Small wonder that the James Beard Foundation presented Peche with awards last year for both Best New Restaurant and Best Chef: South."
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
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"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 Oprah Daily
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"This is not your typical gumbo, which has a thick filé stock with seafood and or meat, and a Louisianian “Holy Trinity” of vegetables: bell peppers, celery, and onions. Rather, it’s a modern and elevated take on the traditional stew by chefs John Folse and Rick Tramonto. John Folse is an expert on Louisiana cuisine and the author of several books, most notably The Encyclopedia of Cajun & Creole Cuisineand The Evolution of Cajun & Creole Cuisine."
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 Secret New Orleans
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"Awesome vegan comfort food is available at this Magazine Street gem. Three blocks from Audobon Park, have a post-park lunch at this plant-based paradise. We recommend getting the gyoza and make sure you grab a smoothie to-go before you pay the check!"
Mentioned by Big 7 Travel
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"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."
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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"My first time eating at Max Well and the food was delicious. I ordered the Birria and crab cakes. I I wanted to take pictures but I couldn’t stop eating...."
Gautreau's Restaurant
Gautreau's Restaurant
4.7 (193 ratings)
Intimate, secluded spot for sophisticated New American-French cuisine, housed in a former pharmacy.
1728 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Fine dining restaurantNew American restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Eater New Orleans
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"All these years later, this restaurant still feels like a discovery, but it’s under-the-radar by design: The restaurant doesn’t even have a sign. Housed in a century-old building that was once a pharmacy and camouflaged in a leafy residential neighborhood, the dining room, with the attentive touch and constant presence of impeccable Gautreau’s owner Patrick Singley buzzes with well-heeled locals. It feels like a club, and that’s one of the many things that make it so cool."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"There’s no sign outside Gautreau’s, just the number 1728 discreetly marking a nondescript house in a residential neighborhood. Cross the threshold to find a refined but welcoming dining room, where savvy diners,... Top ChoiceLouisianan in Uptown & Riverbend"
Lakeside Shopping Center
Lakeside Shopping Center
4.4 (6419 ratings)4.5 (53 ratings)
Six-shop plaza off the main mall featuring one big store & five small shops, plus free parking.
3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002, USA
Shopping mallShoppingBoutiqueClothing storeFast food restaurantFine dining restaurantFood courtGift shopJewelry storeRestaurantShoe store
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Visitors seeking the best malls in Greater New Orleans must only venture slightly north of the city to find Lakeside Shopping Center. This expansive retail hub is one of the area's most popular malls with more than 120 well-known stores including M.A.C., Dillard's, Lane Bryant, Gap, Old Navy and Eddie Bauer, as well as boutiques such as Ann Taylor Loft and Talbot's. Lakeside Shopping Center offers seemingly endless shopping opportunities for men and women (and enough distractions for kids)."
M bistro Restaurant
M bistro Restaurant
4.3 (76 ratings)
Upmarket eatery in the Ritz-Carlton with Southern fare, live jazz, chandeliers & private booths.
921 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
BistroBarFine dining restaurantSeafood restaurant
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

Best Breweries in French Quarter

New Orleans Lager & Ale (NOLA) Brewing
New Orleans Lager & Ale (NOLA) Brewing
4.6 (640 ratings)
Smoked BBQ & sides join more than 20 beers on tap at this two-story brewery with a roof deck.
3001 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Brewery
Mentioned by My New Orleans
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Second Line Brewing
Second Line Brewing
4.8 (273 ratings)4.5 (24 ratings)
Child & pet-friendly beer garden pouring the Second Line's craft beers 7 days a week.
433 N Bernadotte St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Beer gardenFood & DrinkBreweries
Mentioned by Eater New Orleans
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"Second Line’s been growing quietly since opening in 2015, adding more fermentation capacity and diversifying its styles. The imperial rye IPA called Allryte, Allryte, Allryte, released several times a year, is a critical success. The beer garden is a great place for locals to mix it up with beer, food trucks, and movies every Wednesday."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Second Line Brewing’s name derives from New Orleans’ tradition of second line parades. Over 100 years ago, the parades began as customs for jazz funerals. Today, the parades are held as symbols of joy, fun, and celebration."
Atelier Vie, LLC
Atelier Vie, LLC
5 (5 ratings)
1001 S Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70125, USA
ManufacturerBreweryLiquor storeWinery
Mentioned by My New Orleans
Cheers
"Atelier Vie is a craft distillery that produces a hefty lineup of spirits including Euphrosine Gin #9 Bottled in Bond; a standard version of Euphrosine; and a nine-month, barrel-aged version called Barrel-Finished Reserve. The Atelier Vie lineup also includes Louisiana Single Malt; Riz, a Louisiana rice whiskey; Calio Rum and Barrel Aged Calio Rum; Orphan Street Brandy and Orphan Street Brandy “El Jefe” Edition; Toulouse Green, a traditional-style absinthe distilled with Louisiana wormwood; and Toulouse Red, an American absinthe colored red with hibiscus. Atelier Vie also bottles Buck 25 Vodka and Orphan Street Bourbon."
Mentioned by Country Roads Magazine
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"Founded in 2011, Atelier Vie produces vodka, gin, whiskey and even absinthe, from its South Broad Street location in Mid-City New Orleans.Atelier Vie’s two varieties of absinthe include the traditional green absinthe and a red version colored and flavored with hibiscus flowers. Try: Louisiana Single Malt Whiskey, Calio Rum, Orphan Street Brandy, and Euphrosine Gin, which took the Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition."

Top Best French Restaurants in French Quarter

K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen
K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen
4.6 (1227 ratings)
Chef Paul Prudhomme's legendary down-home spot with upscale Cajun fare, open kitchens & a courtyard.
416 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Cajun restaurantCreole restaurantFrench restaurantSeafood restaurantSouthern restaurant (US)
Mentioned by Time Out New Orleans
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"Sadly, both Kay and Paul Prudhomme are no longer with us, but their revolutionary K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen still lives on. Kay was the businesswoman, Paul was the Cajun chef who knew just how to make diners smile. His blackened catfish took the world by storm in 1979 (it even caused a catfish shortage) and his blackening spices are still just as delicious today, now made with fresh Louisiana drum."
Mentioned by Fun In New Orleans
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"K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen is a legendary New Orleans restaurant serving upscale Cajun and Creole dishes with top-quality service and atmosphere. It features open kitchens, a beautiful courtyard, and private event rooms with a balcony overlooking the French Quarter. Many say it is hands-down the best Cajun and Creole, French Quarter restaurant in New Orleans."
Mentioned by TRIP.COM
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"K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen is the pioneer New Orleans food place for Cajun cuisine. This New Orleans food place at Charters Street was started by late Louisiana Chef Paul Prudhomme. The famous chef invented the “blackening” seasoning process and started this upscale restaurant which served high-quality dishes, including Cajun and local cuisine."
Cafe Degas
Cafe Degas
4.5 (660 ratings)
Romantic, intimate French bistro where a tree growing through the dining room adds to the ambiance.
3127 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
French restaurant
Mentioned by Scenic States
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"Named after the 19th-century painter Edgar Degas, Café Degas is a cozy French bistro that features reasonably priced French-inspired cuisine with a touch of Creole. On warm days and evenings, the front windows are opened up to the street. Don’t forget to order the La Gratinée d’Oignons, which is French onion soup with crispy croutons and bubbly Swiss cheese."
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Cafe Degas is a European style French bistro housed in the leafy Bayou St. John neighborhood along the Esplanade Ridge. A metal-roofed porch enclosed in plastic houses the quirky dining room. Ceiling fans and metal garden tables and chairs with tapestry cushions flank the tight but charming space."
Luke
Luke
4.6 (2525 ratings)
French & German fare at an elegant brasserie with a bar & house brews.
333 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Creole restaurantBarFrench restaurantGerman restaurantBrasserie
Mentioned by America From The Road
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"Luke is a French-style brasserie serving French and German inspired cuisine with a Louisiana twist. The menu here is very ‘old world’ and uses slow and traditional cooking techniques. We recommend ordering their Blue Crab Gratin plate to share which is made with spinach, Emmenthaler cheese and country bread croutons."
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"A Creole-inspired brasserie located in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District on world-famous St. Charles Avenue, Luke sits just steps away from the French Quarter."

Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in French Quarter

Old Ursuline Convent Museum
Old Ursuline Convent Museum
4.5 (319 ratings)4.5 (231 ratings)
This convent-turned-museum is the city's oldest building & features French colonial architecture.
1100 Chartres St #2505, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkHistorical place museumSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
Fort Macomb
Fort Macomb
3.9 (60 ratings)
Photography is popular at the remains of these 2 19th-century brick forts on the water.
New Orleans, LA 70129, USA
FortressHistorical placeHistorical landmark
The Luling Mansion
The Luling Mansion
3.5 (19 ratings)
1436 Leda Ct, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Historical landmark

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near French Quarter

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