Best Lunch Restaurants in French Quarter

We've collected top 10 mentioned lunch restaurants in French Quarter from other articles such as Country Roads Magazine, NOLA.com, Time Out New Orleans.

Best Lunch Restaurants in French Quarter

Josephine Estelle
Josephine Estelle
4.4 (559 ratings)
Southern-inspired Italian meals & wine served in a soaring dining room with ornate decor.
600 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Italian restaurantBreakfast restaurantCocktail barLunch restaurant
Mentioned by La Cucina Italiana
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"Opened in 2016 in the grand, Art Deco auspices of the Ace Hotel in the trendy Warehouse District, Josephine Estelle might be the epitome of New Italian in New Orleans. The osteria from James Beard Award-nominated chefs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman mingles the Southern upbringing of the chefs with their Italian backgrounds. The result consists of modern interpretations of classic recipes featuring seasonal, local ingredients, and homemade pastas, including a ravioli with crab meat, green garlic, basil, and ricotta or a pork porterhouse with pistachio, brown butter, coriander and vignole."
Mentioned by NOLA Weekend
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"Ace Hotel stands in the Warehouse District, where you can check out Alto, the hotel’s rooftop garden. Get a mix of seasonal cocktails, wines, craft beers, frozen drinks and rotating on-tap specials at Alto’s bar. Poolside dining includes a selection of Italian-inspired small plates for any growing appetites."
BEARCAT CBD
BEARCAT CBD
4.8 (194 ratings)
845 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
RestaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCoffee shopGluten-free restaurantLunch restaurantNew American restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"Uptown/CBDBoth locations of this breakfast/lunch/coffee shop/restaurant divide their menus into “Good Cat” and “Bad Cat.” Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free items are on the “Good Cat” menu, but definitely keep reading down the page for impossibly delicious vegan queso and Buffalo cauliflower in the small plates menu. Breakfast is served all day and if you’re in the mood for a classic lunch, try the vegan grilled cheese with gazpacho."
Mentioned by Big 7 Travel
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"The retro-industrial vibes of this cafe make it a cosy place to chow down on some of NOLA’s best vegan food. The menu is cute and creative, divided into two sections, “good cat” or “bad cat,” depending on how healthy you’re feeling. We recommend their vegan quesadillas with a side of one of their delicious juices."
Mentioned by Time Out New Orleans
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"At Bearcat Café Uptown, your mood determines just how healthy your meal will be. Are you a “good cat” or a “bad cat” today?. The former enjoys vegan tofu scrambles or house-made yogurt while the latter indulges in gluten-free chai pancakes smothered in candied pecans and folded in with pumpkin cream cheese."
Satsuma Cafe
Satsuma Cafe
4.5 (593 ratings)
Hipster-friendly coffeehouse with locally sourced American fare off a chalkboard menu plus a patio.
3218 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
CafeBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopHealth food restaurantJuice shopLunch restaurantWi-Fi spot
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
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"Satsuma is about as healthy-ish as brunch options get in the Big Easy, from a kale salad cut with spinach, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, bacon, slender avocado slices, crisp basil, and parmesan croutons to vegetarian dishes like a coconut-ginger curry scramble with quinoa or tofu and an egg sandwich with baby arugula, tomato, Swiss, and avocados. The Cali-style cafe is a welcome break from a weighty diet of beignets, po' boys, and so..."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"First opened in 2009, the owners of Satsuma strive to serve healthy, local, organic food to their community. The menu eschews additives, preservatives and high fructose corn syrup in favour of fresh, whole foods. First opened in the Bywater neighbourhood, Satsuma now also has a location in Uptown New Orleans."
Mentioned by AFAR Media
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"Tattooed, yoga mat-toting hipsters frequent this Bywater haunt for its locally roasted coffee, kale salads, and just-pressed juices. And on select weekday nights, the space plays host to a pop-up called Twilight Tacos. The succinct menu includes..."
Slim Goodies Diner
Slim Goodies Diner
4.3 (801 ratings)
Cash-only daytime diner with vegetarian-friendly comfort fare in funky digs with a leafy backyard.
3322 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
DinerAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCreole restaurantFamily restaurantLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantVegan restaurant
Mentioned by Eater New Orleans
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"Ten years old and going strong, Magazine Street's quirky, always-slammed early morning to lunch time diner, is known for their Slammer options, a hangover-helper made with hashbrowns and scrambles of various sort (eggs, chili, tofu, what have you). There is also a potato latke/crawfish etouffee dish called the Jewish Coonass, not PC, but a fan favorite."
Mentioned by New Orleans & Company
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"A classic diner, Slim Goodies prepares quintessential breakfast and brunch foods with a selection of plant-based adjustments. The Garden Slammer is a breakfast tofu scramble served with soy bacon and mixed veggies. Try this or one of their other slammer options made with tofu for plant-based perfection."
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Another Broken Egg Cafe
4.2 (1024 ratings)
Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items plus brunch sandwiches & a specials board.
2917 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Brunch restaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeFamily restaurantLunch restaurantNew American restaurantSouthern restaurant (US)
Mentioned by NOLA Weekend
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"This chain has two New Orleans locations, and the menu offers a wide variety of options from omelettes to benedicts. The spot also offers a kids menu and vegetarian dishes. Prices top out at around $12."
HORN'S EATERY And Catering
HORN'S EATERY And Catering
4.6 (809 ratings)
Hearty Southern fare, including breakfast, served in a cozy bungalow with sidewalk seating.
1940 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Breakfast restaurantAmerican restaurantBrunch restaurantLunch restaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"Set in a quaint corner bungalow on Dauphine Street, Horn's Eatery and Catering is a friendly neighborhood café with lovely sidewalk seating, and they serve hearty Southern fare in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Packed with regulars and newcomers alike, the restaurant is a bustling breakfast spot with a menu of classic and traditional food such as fluffy three-egg omelets with different fillings, egg scrambles, grits and étouffée, carrot waffles, and waffle couchons. Signature dishes include the Jewish Coonass with two potato latkes, two eggs, and freshly grilled spinach topped with crawfish étouffée and a homemade biscuit, and the Havana Omelet with seasoned black beans, salsa, and cheddar cheese."
Mentioned by Eater New Orleans
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"Greasy spoon meets wood panelling at the Marigny's 24 hour breakfast and fried foods mecca founded in 1981 and seemingly (perfectly) never updated, except for new table cloths. Not the cheapest on the list, but affordable still. The biscuits and gravy will only set you back $3.95, but most dishes you're aiming toward $10, give or take."
BEARCAT CAFE
BEARCAT CAFE
4.7 (799 ratings)
Breezy daytime cafe with an eclectic comfort food menu, plus artisanal coffee & bottled teas.
2521 Jena St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Brunch restaurantCafeRestaurantCoffee shopLunch restaurantVegan restaurantBreakfast restaurantVegetarian restaurantVegetarian cafe and deliNew American restaurant
Mentioned by Yurview
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"The Bearcat Cafe in Uptown lets you decide by indicating healthy or less healthy items on the menu. This modern sit-down cafe offers an array of fresh breakfast and lunch options. There are also selections of coffees from Equator Coffee Co, a wide variety of loose-leaf teas, and house-made bottled beverages."
Vals
Vals
4.2 (102 ratings)
4632 Freret St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
RestaurantLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantMexican restaurant
Mentioned by My New Orleans
Alfresco Fresh
"When this Mexican spot from the team at CureCo (which also operates nearby Cure and French Quarter favorite Cane and Table) opened last summer, it brought the Freret neighborhood a welcome open-air dining option. The former gas station has been reimagined as a sprawling, casual gathering spot serving up tacos, ceviche, queso fundido and specials like the birria torta. The CureCo bar pedigree is evident in the cocktail and spirits list, which includes not only praiseworthy margaritas but also creative twists on classics like the mezcal negroni or Oaxacan old fashioned."
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"The gist: The team behind Cure Co. headed down Freret Street to open Vals, a taco stand with pitch-perfect mezcal margaritas and a big, gorgeous patio, making it a great pick for those who aren’t yet ready to dine indoors.The food: You’ve got “not tacos” (elotes, a beautiful tuna tostada, chips, various salsas) and tacos (crispy beef belly, sweet potato, chicken in green mole, fried fish, and pork shoulder). The cost: Starters and side $5 - $10, tacos $3, beer are $4 - $5, frozen margaritas $10 - $70.How to book: Stop by for counter service or order take-out online."
Mentioned by Eater New Orleans
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"Neal Bodenheimer and his partners pushed through the pandemic to open Vals, a former garage on Freret they’d been eying for more than five years. The space is warm and inviting, chef Fredo kills it with his charred tomato salsa, green mole chicken tacos, and ceviche of the day — and no surprise, the drink menu is amazing. Scan the QR code to dive deep into the tequila and mezcal list."
Polly's Bywater Cafe
Polly's Bywater Cafe
4.4 (154 ratings)
3325 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
RestaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeContemporary Louisiana restaurantDinerLunch restaurant

Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in French Quarter

The Organic Banana
The Organic Banana
4.4 (102 ratings)
1100 N Peters St # 27, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Bar
The Sazerac Bar
The Sazerac Bar
4.6 (692 ratings)
Grand Roosevelt Hotel cocktail bar with classic drinks, plush banquettes & elegant old-world vibe.
130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Bar
Mentioned by Premium Tours
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"Located in The Roosevelt hotel, the Sazerac Bar is an upscale bar originally opened as the Main Bar in 1938. For decades the Sazerac Bar and the legendary Blue Room down the hall were home to the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra to name a few. Named after what is widely considered to be the worlds first mixed drink, the Sazerac Bar makes a great place to soak in some New Orleans history over a pre dinner drink."
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
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"You can almost sense the history as you walk into the Roosevelt Hotel’s signature bar. A small seating area gives way to the long, narrow bar room with its dark, African Walnut woods, leather-backed chairs and the striking colorful murals of old New Orleans that frame the entire scene. Even in a city of characterful hotel bars, it stands out, though it’s definitely upscale so you’ll want to dress appropriately."
Meauxbar
Meauxbar
4.6 (430 ratings)
Sleek bistro preparing a locally inspired French menu of small & large plates in an intimate space.
942 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
French restaurantBar
Mentioned by 10Best
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"This quaint little neighborhood spot perfectly exemplifies what makes the French Quarter so special: even on its boundary streets, you'll find something to charm and surprise. Though locals usually occupy the tables at Meauxbar each night, these snug yet easygoing quarters welcome all comers. Framed photos, mirrors, burnished wood floors and moody lighting reinforce the bistro concept, and seating is available both at tables and at the bar."

Must See Sights and Landmarks in French Quarter Area

Marigny
Marigny
4.5 (398 ratings)
The offbeat Marigny district is known for its Cajun bistros, bohemian bars and jazz clubs, especially along Frenchmen Street. Sidewalk musicians and brass bands add a block party vibe to the nighttime Frenchmen Art Market, which sells local artwork and handicrafts. Quieter spots include Washington Square where the lawns are shaded by old oak trees. The Marigny Opera House offers an eclectic program.
New Orleans, LA, USA
Sights & LandmarksNeighborhoods
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
The Perfect 3 Day New Orleans Itinerary
"Start the day with a bike tour of Marigny and Bywater The two neighborhoods this tour goes on is Marigny and Bywater. These are “coming up” areas, kind of a little hipster and definitely not the standard places to visit. You’ll go to the bike shop in the French Quarter to meet the tour instructor then ride off!"
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
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"After lunch take at least 15 minutes to explore the next few blocks of colorful homes in Marigny. There isn’t much else to do other take great photos and enjoy the neighborhood that has alot of character before heading back to the French Quarter."
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
4.4 (322 ratings)4.5 (2614 ratings)
Historic 19th-century cemetery with above-ground tombs & statuary characteristic of the area.
1427 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
CemeterySights & Landmarks
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"Of all the cemeteries in New Orleans, Lafayette exudes the strongest sense of subtropical Southern Gothic. The stark contrast of moldering crypts and gentle decay with the forceful fertility of the fecund greenery is incredibly jarring. It’s a place filled with stories – of German and Irish immigrants, deaths by yellow fever, social societies doing right by their dead – that pulls the living into New Orleans’ long, troubled past."
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
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"I chose to do a tour of the Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery. It was fascinating to learn more about the history and symbolism behind the impressive mansions and decorated headstones and mausoleums. If you’d rather wander on your own, then check out this self-guided tour so you know what you’re looking at!"
St. Mary's Assumption Church
St. Mary's Assumption Church
4.8 (126 ratings)5 (17 ratings)
923 Josephine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals

Best Diners in French Quarter

Russell's Marina Grill
Russell's Marina Grill
4.6 (943 ratings)
Daytime diner draws crowds with big menu of homestyle dishes in a no-frills space with a retro vibe.
8555 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA
American restaurantBreakfast restaurantDiner
Mentioned by Eater New Orleans
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"Lakeview's diner institution, unlike a lot of greasy spoons on this list, seems mainly more catered to families and sober people. But don't let that fool you, the breakfast options are astounding from fried chicken and waffles to a slew of egg specialties. Try the Egg Saints #33 with a grilled biscuit, alligator sausage, grilled tomatoes, poached eggs, and homemade country gravy, and save room for the housemade pies."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"A post shared by ~Sara's Photography~ (@saraphotography_05) on Dec 31, 2018 at 9:00am PST. Russell’s Marina Grill opened its doors in 1985 and has been a favourite of locals ever since. Kids will love that this eatery is on the waterfront."
Silver Whistle Café
Silver Whistle Café
4.4 (117 ratings)
A cute cafe in the Portchartrain Hotel offering coffee, baked goods & sandwiches.
2031 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
CafeCoffee shopDiner
Riccobono's Panola Street Cafe
Riccobono's Panola Street Cafe
4.5 (627 ratings)
Bright, quaint daytime cafe best known for its hearty American breakfasts.
7801 Panola St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
CafeBrunch restaurantDinerRestaurantTea house
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"A quintessential New Orleans neighborhood spot on the corner of Panola Street and Burdette Street, Riccobono's Panola Street Café is located in the heart of Uptown and is well loved by locals and visitors alike. Food-lovers flock to this neighborhood café to tuck into classics like Crab Cakes Benedict, a host of specialty three-egg omelets with various fillings, Belgian waffles, huge stacks of pancakes, and breakfast sandwiches. Signature dishes include liver and onions and hearty breakfast plates of bacon, eggs, country ham, sausage patties, fried green tomatoes, hash browns, grits, English muffins, and toast."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Riccobono’s Panola Street Café is known for serving some of the best breakfasts in the city. Guests can enjoy eggs benedict, crab cakes benedict, stacks of pancakes, and omelets in the heart of New Orleans. Because of the great plates, locals and tourists crowd the café."

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