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Jack Rose - New Orleans
$$$$•Creole•4.9(2,719)Jack Rose embodies the spirit of New Orleans, celebrating its rich culinary and cultural heritage through every dish and drink served. Nestled in the historic Garden District, the restaurant offers an eclectic and engaging dining experience, where guests can savor classic Creole and New Orleans-style dishes reimagined with a modern twist. At Jack Rose, the vibrant joie de vivre of New Orleans is not just an atmosphere, but an immersive experience enhanced by skillfully executed cuisine and an array of vibrant cocktails. This dynamic setting is designed to dazzle and delight, blending the familiar with the extraordinary, ensuring that every visit is a captivating encounter.Coquette
$$$$•American•4.9(3,268)Located in the Garden District of New Orleans, Coquette offers innovative southern cuisine with an emphasis on locally sourced product. Featuring an accessible international wine list, classic and creative New Orleans cocktails and a well-traveled beer list.
Wow Turkey
$$$$•Southern•4.4(46)The WOW Turkey is an elevated dining experience where Southern comfort food meets modern flair. We take the flavors and traditions you know and love and reimagine them with bold creativity, exceptional hospitality, and an unforgettable presentation. From thoughtfully crafted cocktails to chef-driven dishes, every detail is designed to deliver a dining experience that feels both familiar and extraordinary. At WOW Turkey, we don't just serve meals—we create moments worth remembering.Lula Restaurant Distillery
$$$$•Contemporary Southern•4.5(2,089)In the heart of New Orleans, expertly crafted food, spirits and cocktails come together in a unique privately owned micro-distillery and restaurant.
We are quintessentially southern with a distinct Louisiana influence. We are Lula Restaurant-Distillery.
As the first and only restaurant-distillery in New Orleans, Louisiana and in the Southeast US, we promise to offer you an incredible experience in the shadows of our copper still and along the historic streetcar line of St. Charles Avenue.
Join us Monday-Sunday for Happy Hour from 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-3 for Bottomless Vodka Bar
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- JJeannineGoldNew Orleans / Louisiana •55 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAlways a fun time here for the brunch and the bottomless vodka bar! Was very excited to see the steak and eggs back on the menu. It’s my favorite. The food is always delicious and the service is always great. Can’t wait till the next time.More infoLula Restaurant Distillery$$$$• Contemporary Southern• Lower Garden District•4.5
- LLaurindaWashington, D.C. Area •5 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOur waiter, Chosen, made the experience memorable, and we can’t wait to come back.More infoBiscuits & Buns OCH$$$$• Breakfast• Garden District•4.4
- RRAganGoldNorthwest Florida •8 reviews5.0Dined on 4 Jun 2026Great experience! We had a lot of fun with the staff and the happy hour menu! 😋🙌🏽More infoThe Bower$$$$• American• Lower Garden District•4.6
- DDarbyHouston •1 review5.0Dined on 30 May 2026First time here but it definitely won’t be the last. Wonderful assortment of uniquely flavored oysters. Absolutely delicious! Great and prompt service.More infoSeaWitch$$$$• American• Garden District•4.2
- PPamelaDenver / Colorado •7 reviews5.0Dined on 2 May 2026The food was delicious and the service was wonderful!More infoCafe Normandie at The Higgins$$$$• French American• Warehouse District•4.6
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Discover Lower Garden District
The Lower Garden District is a tiny part of the greater Garden District of New Orleans, located adjacent to Tulane University. It is home to many college graduate students and a prime location for quick contemporary and unique entree eateries and international cuisine. New Orleans is historically synonymous with Cajun food of all types, especially seafood gumbos served at iconic local establishments. International food, other than Spanish and French combination restaurants, includes Vietnamese, Caribbean, Italian, and Thai. There are also several American sandwich shops and cafes interspersed in this historic district catering to both the locals and the many visitors to the New Orleans area.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Lower Garden District is Turkey and the Wolf
The best vegan restaurants in Lower Garden District are Cafe Reconcile, NOCHI: New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute and Gaia Seafood & Steakhouse
The best vegetarian restaurants in Lower Garden District are Cafe Reconcile, Coquette and Jack Rose - New Orleans
The restaurants with the best service in Lower Garden District are Emeril's Restaurant, Turkey and the Wolf and Cafe Reconcile
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Lower Garden District are Emeril's Restaurant, Jack Rose - New Orleans and NOCHI: New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute
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