The best restaurants New Orleans

After a quarter of an hour (by car, rather half an hour by tram and foot) after the Old Square, you will see a brick facade, but decorated with frescoes by the painter Martin LaBorde. Upperline is a music and graphic arts palace as well as a culinary spectacle. All that is best in Creole cuisine is formidably successful by chef Dave Bridges, born here in New Orleans. The menu is a true summary of what is divinely good in Louisiana's cuisine cuisine, such as shrimp bisque or massive and tartar to shrimp. The subtle touch of spices and original sauces.

JoAnn Clevenger, owner of the restaurant, will take care of you and exchange a few words with you! A real character, not taking seriously, she says it takes at least once a day to give up and make the crazy to redo full energy. The positive energy that emerges when you cross it! Coming from an extremely besogneux farm family, she decided to elect home in New Orleans, falling in love with the Old Square, her characters and her vitality. Without a penny, she took the risk of opening the Upperline restaurant in 1983. Soon, he was fascinated by criticism and received many awards, but JoAnn had a lot of passion and stubbornness to make it a profitable business. Passionate about literature, painting, music and human relations, she is a true cultural ambassador, who keeps up-to-date with the Fiche (best-of) artistic and literary lagniappe of New Orleans, which she makes available to amateur clients. In the restaurant is exposed all that the city has recognized artists and amounts.

The owners (a French painter, Jacques Soulas, and an eccentric American, Jerry Edgar) have managed to recreate the perfect atmosphere of a French café. You are greeted in French or English. For the aperitif, start with a Ricard or a Suze. And to whet your appetite, have a plate of homemade pâtés and cheeses. Save room for desserts. The chocolate mousse is excellent and, in summer, the homemade sorbets are not to be missed. The service is very courteous and loyal. It is also the perfect place for a little drink at the bar.

Napoleon House is a good place to have a bite to eat in the French Quarter. We like the cozy setting of this popular tavern with its vintage decor and dimmed lights. The Cajun specialties, such as chicken and sausage jambalaya or seafood gumbo, as well as other local dishes, such as muffulettas (one of the great specialties of the place), po-boys and various sandwiches, are simple but greedy. The interior courtyard is also a very pleasant place to sit. A must try: the Pimm's Cup Original cocktail.

Paris view by the Americans always smiles, here is only chic, doughnuts, crêpes and Eiffel tower… You can get carried with pleasure in the cliché, just the time of a cheese platter or a grandmother way. While discovering more than amazing associations, such as the crepe with dry sausage (which is actually du) or shrimp (rather successful). A good lunch option.

John Besh is recognized as one of the top chefs in the United States. His cuisine is a reverence to the local culture. The welcome and service are impeccable, like in a great French house. The restaurant's setting is incredible, and you feel like you're in a very chic place as soon as you enter. The cuisine is on par with the decor. The taste and quality of each dish is a must. The prices are sometimes a little too high for what's on the plate, especially for the cheese plate. But eating at John Besh is an experience in itself.

Brennan's is known for two things: its extensive cocktail menu and its award-winning chef Ryan Hacker, who devotes all his knowledge and talent to the restaurant's Creole menu. You can start with one of the classic house cocktails (dubbed eye openers ) before checking out the bold menu, whether for brunch or dinner. Everything is delicious, not to mention the decor, which is absolutely sumptuous. A small courtyard is a perfect place to sip your coffee.

Evangeline puts on a few cajun specialities perfectly mastered to seduce us. Taste shrimp and grits (corn preparation) or jambalaya chicken, while enjoying the pleasant courtyard in which you can dine almost all year round, louisiana sweet. If you are hungry, order a tasting plate of cajun sausages, massive, boudin and smoked sausage. Another tasty release is crab cake, prepared with the blue crab of Lake Pontchartrain.

This Uptown address is a real nugget, founded by three friends who wanted to celebrate the joys of picnicking. Four picnic boxes are offered, each accompanied by at least one butter cookie, homemade pickles and a choice of side dishes (different sizes offered according to the number of people). Otherwise it is possible to eat on the spot in a really pretty and trendy decor. We recommend taking several small dishes to share.

All those who could not find a place at Acme find themselves on the sidewalk opposite Felix. This small restaurant certainly does not have the charm of its neighbour, but seafood - especially oysters - is fresh and tasty.

This is an address to discover between good friends. This tiny boui-boui is well hidden. Its entrance is located above the Apple Barrel bar on Frenchmen. Go through the bar or enter the door to the left of the building and climb the stairs a bit stiff. Adolfo Perez, the chef and owner of the places, welcomes you in a framework that may seem somewhat neglected sometimes, but the food is always good and fresh. If the tables are occupied, take the aperitif on the ground floor. The kitchen is Italian, semi-Spanish… you can say Creole to take Over Local Terms, with strong European influence. A very friendly atmosphere.

Since its opening in 1840 by a Frenchman, Antoine Alciatore, it is still the same family that runs the establishment. Nothing has really changed, except the way it is used. The building has more than ten rooms, each with its own purpose and decoration. On the menu, the Pontchartrain pompano, the trout amandine and the famous oysters Rockefeller and their butter sauce (a dish invented here). And for dessert, you must try the huge Baked Alaska (a Norwegian omelet). The cellar also contains many treasures. Bar Hermès located just next door.

Founded by Wayne Banquet Sr. and now run by his son and wife, this Treme neighborhood restaurant is very popular and frequented by locals. You often have to wait to get to the packed and lively room. The specialty of the house: soul food and local flavors. While the main attraction is the fried chicken, the restaurant also offers gumbo, po-boys (fried shrimp, hot sausage or fried catfish) and fried seafood platters, not to mention the hearty daily specials offered at low prices.

A renowned restaurant of typical Cajun cuisine in the heart of the French Quarter. On the menu, Cajun fried chicken, seafood gumbo, jambalaya with sausage and rabbit, shrimp Creole or shrimp and crawfish etouffee. And as is often the case in the United States, a good address means a good line. So you usually have to wait a while to get a table, but it's worth it. To pass the time, you just have to sip a cocktail in the queue, a very common practice.

Beware of the explosion of flavors! Donald Link (chef Stephen Stryjewski's partner) focuses here on local pigs, but also the products of local farmers and fishermen. Southern American and Cajun cuisine is his calling card with lightly spiced sauces and sweet and sour dishes. Note: the waiters know their wines pretty well and will be able to direct you to domestic or French varietals. The space called Cochon Butcher, adjacent to the restaurant, offers cochonnailles, charcuterie and other cured meats.

You'll get a taste of the dodo and Cajun culture at this restaurant, which serves typical specialties such as the gumbo of the day, chicken and sausage jambalaya and crawfish etouffee (we recommend the tasting dish that includes gumbo, etouffee and red beans). Also on the menu: fried or grilled seafood platters, po-boys, grilled alligator bites, etc. As for desserts, the bread pudding with butter and rum sauce is a must. Enjoy it to the tunes of local musicians.

A typical address in the CBD whose success is based on the traditional recipes of the mother of the first owner. Since the years have passed, the owners have changed but the kitchen has remained the same.

Be warned, there is often a queue. It's normal since it's one of those good gourmet and affordable addresses. A must try: the ham (house specialty), the hearty po-boys (including the unavoidable Ferdi with ham, roast beef and debris in juice), the homemade cookies or the famous omelets.

Maxim's in New Orleans. Installed in a Victorian house from the 1880's, you can't miss this restaurant with its duck blue walls and the white and blue striped awning that shelters its facades. Don't forget to make a reservation and to follow the dress code. Since its opening in 1880, the Commander's Palace has received numerous awards for the quality of its cuisine. You must try the turtle soup, the wild white Louisiana shrimp and, for dessert, the famous bread pudding soufflé. The weekend brunch is also very popular.

Franky & Johnny's has been in existence for over half a century and has kept this label in "New Orleans Diner". This is where to eat crayfish. The entrance to the bar is dark and just lit by the TV screens. Then there is a way to go through the crowd of beer drinkers and American football players to sit down at a messy table. The atmosphere is very typical; especially during games or after the Jazz Fest and Tuesday Gras. Almost everything on the menu is fried: Big sweet butterfly shrimp with green pepper and crispy chicken. All sandwiches are possible, just ask. This is a place not to miss to test what New Orleans really is.

This restaurant is very representative of New Orleans and its cuisine. Far from downtown, it is a good place to escape the tourist attractions and meet the locals. Even if the place is noisy and crowded, the food is good and the service excellent. You must try the shrimp & alligator sausage cheesecake with shrimp and alligator, the fried green tomatoes with shrimp remoulade. Don't be in a hurry! Everything is prepared on site and to order.

This historic bistro is known to be located at the most photographed corner of the French Quarter on Bourbon Street. The interior reminds a Parisian brewery with its golden chandeliers and windows adorned with stained glass windows. If the place is particularly tourist, you must recognize a certain charm and a very broad map. All louisianaises specialties and their shades are represented, such as Creole gumbo, po-boy, jambalaya or crayfish. Oyster trays are also stars of the place. We come to every hour of the day, with great pleasure!