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Explore New Orleans | | | | | | | 417 Royal St
New Orleans,
LA
70130-2151
504-525-9711 | | | | | Description: FRENCH QUARTER. Brennan's is a time-tested classic for French Creole cuisine and for "Breakfast at Brennan's," its elegant, gourmet take on morning fare. A New Orleans institution, the restaurant endears itself to locals and tourists alike. After you've dined on incredible seafood like blackened redfish or trout pecan, make sure you sample the truly sinful bananas Foster, their signature dessert! You'll treat yourself in one of 12 dining rooms inside a circa-1795 building or on the outdoor patio. A la carte and prix fixe menus are available.
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| 6100 Annunciation St
New Orleans,
LA
70118
504-895-1111 | | | | | Description: UPTOWN. Removed from the tourist traffic, this classy Uptown dining room's a hit with the locals. The skilled waitstaff, clad in tuxedos, deliver plates of Nouvelle Creole cuisine and introduce the impressive wine and scotch collection. Once you dig into one of the kitchen's specialties, like fried oysters with brie or the paneed veal, you'll understand why the restaurant's so busy.
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| 1403 Washington Ave
New Orleans,
LA
70130
504-899-8221 | | | | | Description: GARDEN DISTRICT. This delightful French Creole restaurant is one of the city's best, no matter what time of day you visit. Prix fixe and à la carte options promise choice items, including seared Muscovy duck breast and onion-crusted Gulf snapper with shrimp and chanterelles. The prix fixe "jazz brunch" is a great weekend treat and features one of the best Bloody Mary's in the city, along with eggs Sardou, quail, and the restaurant's famous bread pudding soufflé. Outdoor seating available.
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| 8324 Oak St
New Orleans,
LA
70118
504-861-0886 | | | | | Description: RIVERBEND. This quirky Creole kitchen features a welcoming interior and patio. Diners dig into homemade cornbread while browsing the menu of regional classics and a few New American concoctions. Succulent fried chicken and flash-fried whole flounder served with home style veggies win raves, and more unusual dishes such as escolar, flavored with an artichoke-ginger glaze, give the cuisine a fresh twist. In addition to the gourmet fare, friendly service and generous portions enhance the restaurant's appeal.
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| 1940 Dauphine St
New Orleans,
LA
70116
504-943-1460 | | | | | Description: MARIGNY. Located in Marigny, this 24-hour eatery is a neighborhood favorite. The menu offers everything from chicken livers and fried pork chops to eggs Benedict, build-your-own omelets, and sandwiches. Be sure to check out the daily specials, which might include a "hot damn" omelet with tomatoes, Italian sausage, and jalapenos, or Belgian waffles with peaches and whipped cream.
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| 25020 Hwy 190
Big Branch,
LA
70445
985-626-7662 | | | | | Description: BIG BRANCH. Ranked by "Traveler" magazine as one of America's top ten restaurants, La Provence absolutely justifies the 40-minute drive from New Orleans. Located across Lake Pontchartrain, it's affiliated with a country inn and features a Provencal atmosphere. The chef savors seclusion from New Orleans, and La Provence's idyllic spot only enhances its inherent charm. Meals frequently commence with a series of pâtés and languish well into the evening. Entrees take their inspiration from fine French and Creole cuisines, and service is well above par.
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| 534 St Louis St
New Orleans,
LA
70130
504-522-6652 | | | | | Description: FRENCH QUARTER. Nouvelle Creole-American cuisine is served at this fabulous bistro, one of celeb chef Emeril Lagasse's restaurants. Try the Louisiana crab cakes or the double-cut pork chops. What makes this Emeril restaurant different is the wood-burning oven gourmet pizzas. A local and tourist favorite.
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| 312 Exchange Pl
New Orleans,
LA
70130
504-523-1504 | | | | | Description: FRENCH QUARTER. Clubby leather furniture, starchy table cloths, abstract art and a spacious bar flank the interior of this authentic 19th century townhouse. The kitchen's New American dishes range from luscious appetizers such as crawfish spring rolls with hot mustard, citrus mint and soy sauce to premium seafood, game and beef for dinner. The prized trio of duckling consists of duck leg confit, grilled duck breast and barbecued duck with navel orange and vinegar sauce.
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| 1413 Upperline St
New Orleans,
LA
70115
504-891-9822 | | | | | Description: UPTOWN. Featuring some of the most innovative Creole cooking in New Orleans, this Uptown restaurant takes pride in its menu. Starters include Creole shrimp gumbo and duck and andouille étouffée with corn cakes. Entrees range from fennel-crusted salmon with crawfish to grilled filet mignon with garlic sauce. Leave room for dessert, which includes favorites like warm pecan pie and honey pecan bread pudding with caramel sauce. The Upperline, located in a 19th-century town house, features a classic bistro setting and attentive service.
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| 444 St Charles Ave
New Orleans,
LA
70130
504-525-5566 | | | | | Description: CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. Within the InterContinental New Orleans is one of the city's most spacious and airy dining rooms. White linens, abundant greenery, and high ceilings provide the backdrop for a menu of Cajun and Creole fare. Breakfast and brunch buffets are popular during the week, and Sunday's jazz brunch is a well-attended event, courtesy of great food, incredible music, and a nip or two of champagne.
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