Dining

When it comes to dining, New Orleans is certainly a food destination. With almost 1.300 restaurants in the city, it’s an embarrassment of riches, which sometimes it makes it hard to choose. Most of the time, people want a more casual option that is budget-friendly but still offers the great food New Orleans is known for throughout the world. Here are a few spots to consider this spring while you’re here.

Café Beignet: cafebeignet.com
622 Canal St.
600 Decatur St.
311 Bourbon St.
334 Royal St.

Few foods embody the notion of what it means to be American like steak. The founding of the United States itself is tied up in every steak and hamburger. During the first half of the 19th century, most European immigrants to the New World embarked from Hamburg, and New York City was their most common destination. Restaurants in New York offered Hamburg-style American fillet, or even beefsteak à la Hambourgeoise. Early American preparations of beef were therefore made to fit the tastes of European immigrants, evoking memories of the port of Hamburg and the world they left behind.

Stepping out for an extravagant evening of fine dining is an experience in which many of us take great pleasure. However, let’s face it: most days call for casual, unpretentious eats that won’t break the bank. And while New Orleans is renowned for having its fair share of luxurious dining options, there’s also some great grub out there that’s sure to tempt your taste buds and fill your belly without emptying your wallet.

Cochon Butcher – cochonbutcher.com

Although New Orleans may be better for its casual cuisine like jambalaya, gumbo, and po-boys, as luck would have it, there’s no shortage of elite steakhouses we’ll roll the dice on any day. Whether you’re craving a classic, tender filet or are looking to double down on a hefty tomahawk for two, we’re dealing up some winning, meat-centric restaurants that are sure to sizzle!

Desi Vega’s Steakhouse – desivegasteaks.com

In a city revered for its fantastic fish, mouthwatering mollusks and choice crustaceans, and where finding tasty eats is like shooting fish in a barrel, standing out in the seafood scene is no easy feat. We dove in head-first to catch a glimpse of just a few local dining establishments that are dishing up some delish catch of the day, so you don’t have to go fishing around.

Acme Oyster House – acmeoyster.com