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Brewery Saint X
Diners’ top pick
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$$$$
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Brewery
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4.8
(19)
For parties over 8 please call for reservations.
Brewery Saint X, located at the corner of Girod and Loyola on the ground floor of The Odeon at South Market, will feature a full array of craft beer styles, focusing especially on classic German and British offerings, with a nod toward traditional lager brewing and cask ale production along with hop-forward ales and experimental sours.
Our brewery will pour no fewer than 12 drafts and 2 casks for on-site enjoyment, along with a selection of freshly canned beer available to-go. The state-of-the-art draft and cask system will ensure that all beers are served at the proper temperature and with proper texture; in addition to the traditional hand-pump cask system for dispensing real ale, Czech-style side-pull faucets will be utilized to best express the creamy softness of great lager beer.
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Restaurant August
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Contemporary French / American
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4.8
(7577)
August is a Contemporary Creole restaurant creating unique dishes with a focus on Louisiana ingredients and inspired by classical training. Located in a historic 19th century French-Creole building in New Orleans’ Central Business District, the main dining room caters to the most unique dining experience. The interior is rich with original architectural details, gleaming hardwood floors, soaring columns, mahogany paneling and antique mirrors.
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Chophouse New Orleans – Prime Steaks
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Steakhouse
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4.8
(4341)
Named the highest rated steakhouse in New Orleans, this old-school steak restaurant is a powerhouse. The focus at Chophouse New Orleans is on its top-quality, USDA prime-only meat, from barrel cut filets to top-of-the-line cooking techniques, every detail counts. The easygoing atmosphere complements the great food and bustling, live entertainment nightly.
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Willa Jean
Top-rated food
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$$$$
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Southern
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4.7
(2051)
Willa Jean is a southern bakery restaurant that adds a modern and elegant touch to the iconic, southern food we all know and love. It's the perfect spot for a coffee and a breakfast pastry to-go as well as a relaxed meal with friends and family. Located in the Central Business District in downtown New Orleans. 
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Yo Nashi
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Japanese
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4.5
(340)
Yō Nashi is a New Orleans omakase restaurant. Utilizing local ingredients and flavor with Japanese technique and presentation, Chef Mack creates a dining experience that invokes a sense of transportation while simultaneously being rooted in the city where he presides.
Our daily omakase menu is created around the best seasonal ingredients available. Please provide any allergies or dietary restrictions with your reservation so that we may be able to ensure your best possible experience.
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Le Salon at the Windsor Court Hotel
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Afternoon Tea
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4.8
(949)
Themed Tea Dates: Easter Tea-April 8 & 9, Mothers Day Tea-May 13 & 14, *Royal-Tea (Princess Tea)-June 24 & 25 (Price-Adult $67pp & Kids $47pp) *Prohibition Tea-July 22 (Adults Only-Price $67pp), *LGBTEA September 2, (Adults Only-Price $67pp) *Halloween Tea-October 28 & 29 (Price-Adults $80pp & Kids $55pp) *Holiday Tea-November 24-Dec 31st (Adults $80pp & Kids 12 & under $55pp) (limited seating) - Please call for availability.
Experience the delightful tradition of afternoon tea at Le Salon. Sip from a selection of 30 of the finest loose-leaf variety brews while your ears enjoy soft melodies from a harpist or pianist from the LA Philharmonic Orchestra. Enjoy an assortment of delicious tea sandwiches, scones and sweets as you engage in one of New Orleans locals most beloved and fashionable pastimes.
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NOLA Caye
Top-rated hospitality
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Caribbean
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4.7
(548)
NOLA Caye combines New Orleans’ charm, culture and its genuine sense of hospitality with bold, fresh Caribbean flavors. The word "CAYE" eludes to a small island giving the restaurant's name a literal translation of "New Orleans Island" or "Isle of New Orleans."
Our menu offers Crispy Shrimp Tacos, Tuna Ceviche, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Cuban Sandwich, Ginger Salmon, Jamaican Jerk Fish and a Strip Steak with chimichurri sauce.
Save room for dessert so you don’t miss out on our Banana Crème Pie, Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich, Key Lime Pie or Tres Leches.
Our signature cocktails include “Climate Change” a hibiscus infused margarita with a fiery three-chili ice ball providing the catch phrase: “the longer you wait….the hotter it gets” Also try our “Bloody Jerk” which contains our house-made Bloody Mary mix. We dare say it’s the best version of a Bloody Mary New Orleans has to offer.
We look forward to serving you!
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The Grill Room at the Windsor Court Hotel
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Unspecified
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4.7
(1379)
The Grill Room at Windsor Court is recognized as a local leader in Modern American cuisine with a distinct New Orleans flair. Join our highly-acclaimed Executive Chef Igor Krichmar for a truly remarkable breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of the finest restaurants in the world - and one of only three four-star/four-diamond restaurants in all of Louisiana.
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Copper Vine
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Contemporary American
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4.7
(1765)
Copper Vine is a wine gastropub… a winepub. Our mission is to make wine accessible to everyone, to democratize wine. Wine should be easy and fun, not intimidating. Housed in a historic, Victorian building originally constructed in 1894, our aim is to be the neighborhood gathering place for downtown New Orleans with a simple, approachable menu that you can eat every day. With 30 different wines on tap, each pour the perfect temperature, we can ensure every glass tastes like the first sip. Sourced from the best local breweries, we promise that our eight beers on tap will go down just as smoothly.
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Chemin à la Mer
Great vibe
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$$$$
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Contemporary French / American
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4.6
(717)
Donald Link honors his Louisiana heritage in his newest venture, Chemin a la Mer. With panoramic views of the Mississippi River, enjoy a curated menu of Louisiana fare expertly executed with French technique, including classic and specialty steaks and a grand oyster bar, converging at the pathway to the sea.
Reservations strongly encouraged, but not required based availability.
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Miss River
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Creole / Cajun / Southern
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4.6
(883)
Miss River is Alon Shaya’s “love letter to Louisiana,” based on his vast experience of the local culture and cuisine in his nearly 20 years as a resident. As the signature lobby-level restaurant of Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans, this ingredient-driven restaurant pays tribute to New Orleans grand dining, showcasing Chef Shaya’s spirited take on beloved local dishes, while providing surprise and fun to the dining experience. Diners will enjoy exceptional personalized service and elements of whimsy throughout their experience, including the show of the Food Stage - the centerpiece of Miss River, where chefs display extravagant plating of signature dishes. The bar at Miss River offers 30 seats, set within the space of the restaurant, and is a gathering place for pre and post-diners. The bar features a daring cocktail program, where unexpected and inventive takes on the classics are showcased.
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Domenica
Great budget-friendly spot
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Italian
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4.6
(6792)
Domenica translates to “Sunday,” in Italian, it is the day of the week to explore and cook leisurely, abundant meals. At Domenica restaurant, our chefs seek to transport guests to those coveted moments, offering passionately prepared dishes that marry pure, local ingredients with revered techniques.
While the menu is rooted in tradition, our chefs focus on elevating Italian ingredients and classic flavors to create modern classics, adapted for the contemporary palate of New Orleans. The fresh pastas made by hand daily, roasted vegetables, meats and Napolitano style pizzas, all prepared in the restaurant’s iconic wood oven, are perfectly complemented by custom-brewed beers, seasonal craft cocktails and an Italian-focused wine list.
We are open at 10:00am for Saints home games at noon, we look forward to serving you before the game!

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  • Matt
    Dallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great place with great food and service! Would definitely recommend.
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    Josephine Estelle$$$$• Contemporary Italian• Central Business District
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    4.1
  • Heathervip
    Austin •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 2 Jan 2023
    This restaurant was recommended by locals and the seafood was very good. Amazing oyster selection and overall good food. Service was great but very, very slow.
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    Luke$$$$• French• Central Business District
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    4.5
  • OpenTable Diner
    Baton Rouge / Lafayette •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 2 Jan 2023
    Phenomenal! Me and my girlfriend celebrated our anniversary here and we couldn’t have chosen a better restaurant to dine at. Our server Chelle was great and the food was awesome. I love the wine flight options of half glasses. Ended up leaving with 3 bottles to go. Will definitely come back
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    Copper Vine$$$$• Contemporary American• Central Business District
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    4.7
  • Michianafoodiesvip
    Indiana •41 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 1 Jan 2023
    We are never disappointed when we dine here. It is the one restaurant we will continually return to on our visits to New Orleans although we like to try out ones we have not been to yet. Steaks are the best we have had anywhere in the US!
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    Chophouse New Orleans – Prime Steaks$$$$• Steakhouse• Central Business District
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    4.8
  • MaxineH
    New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 1 Jan 2023
    As a resident of New Orleans, I normally recommend this restaurant to my clients and company visiting New Orleans. My. clients are always happy with their service, so I decided to try it out. It was nice meeting the staff face-to-face that assist me with my reservations. The food was fabulous. We ordered the redfish with pecan topping. OMG! The manager, Marcus Benoit and Katie, the hostess was very accommodating. The servers were awesome!
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    Meril$$$$• Contemporary American• Warehouse District
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    4.6

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French, Spanish and Creole influences evolved New Orleans cuisine into a genre all its own. Combine Gulf coast seafood, a butter-based sauce and Cajun spices, and you’re looking at a classic Nola dish. Take the famed crawfish boil, for instance, which locals advise is best eaten as a family. In the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, the restaurant industry banded together to support their city in the wake of serious devastation. New restaurants began opening their doors, and today you’ll find a wealth of cuisines that span the classics to modern reinventions to everything in between.

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