New Orleans, LA

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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune. Updated September 2026.

Commander's Palace · Garden District

A New Orleans grand-dining room where Creole cooking and attentive service turn dinner into an occasion.

Brennan's · French Quarter

Tableside traditions meet contemporary New Orleans cooking under chef Ryan Hacker.

Emeril's · Warehouse District

E.J. Lagasse's tasting menu in New Orleans.

A 12-seat French-bistro tasting menu turning on fermentation, aging, and unexpected pairings.

MaMou · French Quarter

Chef Tom Branighan's take on a French-leaning New Orleans cuisine.