Garden District Restaurants

Although a stroll through this quiet enclave of stately antebellum mansions is an essential part of a New Orleans trip, the dining options here are limited, since most of the area is residential. The handful of recommended restaurants, however, are some of the city’s most talked about.

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  • 1. Coquette

    $$$ | Garden District

    Every neighborhood needs a hangout, and the dwellers of the Garden District's elegant mansions tend to spend their time at this fabulous corner bistro, enhanced by elaborate chandeliers and a gleaming white-tile floor. The relentlessly creative chef changes the menu almost nightly, making every meal here a new adventure. The long bar downstairs fuels the lively scene, and the window seats here, looking out on Magazine Street, are always in demand. Those seeking a quieter evening head to the upstairs dining room, where chef Michael Stoltzfus has created a menu of seasonal modern-American offerings. The seafood dishes, in particular, are stellar. The kitchen opens at 5:30 pm, but the bar gets started at 4:30 pm.

    2800 Magazine St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70115, USA
    504-265–0421

    Known For

    • Creative menus focusing on stellar fresh seafood
    • Warm vibe
    • Nice views over Magazine Street

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 2. Emeril's Delmonico

    $$$$ | Garden District

    Chef Emeril Lagasse bought the century-old Delmonico restaurant in 1998 and converted it into a large, extravagant restaurant serving some of the most ambitious reinterpretations of classic Creole dishes in town. Prime dry-aged steaks with traditional sauces have emerged as a specialty in recent years, but the menu gets more ambitious by the month. The atmosphere is lush, with high-ceiling dining spaces swathed in upholstered walls and super-thick window fabrics, and the food is decadent. House-cured charcuterie is a reliable option, as is the crisp duck leg confit, smothered pork chop, and stuffed boudin balls. "Plush" and "polish" are the bywords here, and the service is exemplary.

    1300 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, USA
    504-525–4937

    Known For

    • House-cured charcuterie
    • Inventive Creole plates
    • Lavish dining room

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.–Thurs., Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
  • 3. Gris-Gris

    $$$ | Garden District

    If you're looking for an opportunity to converse with a top New Orleans chef, then Gris-Gris is your best bet. The first level of this Magazine Street restaurant is a wrap-around chef's table where you can watch all the action in the kitchen while enjoying homey and refined classics like shrimp and gris-gris grits and chicken gizzards served with grit cakes, carmelized peppers and onions, and gravy. On the second floor, you can sit at a lively indoor bar or on the balcony. Reservations are recommended.

    1800 Magazine St., New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    504-272–0241

    Known For

    • Engaging atmosphere
    • Classy comfort food
    • Great cocktails
  • 4. Molly's Rise and Shine

    $ | Garden District

    In this second restaurant from Turkey and the Wolf chef Mason Hereford, attention is turned to the classics of breakfast food. Decorated with '80s and '90s pop culture memorabilia, Molly's Rise and Shine feels like a trip down memory lane, and so do its riffs on McMuffins and bagel bites. Though there is ample seating, be prepared to wait in line. Come early since the restaurant does sell out of its most popular dishes.

    2368 Magazine St., New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    504-302–1896

    Known For

    • Nostalgic charm
    • Greasy breakfast classics
    • Running out of the most popular dishes, so coming early is smart

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No dinner
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