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ARNAUD'S (French Quarter) - 813 Rue Bienville, New Orleans, LA 70112. Phone: 1-866-230-8892. Legendary Creole cuisine in one of New Orleans' oldest restaurants, birthplace of Oysters Bienville and Shrimp Arnaud. The main dining room is an elegant setting for any occasion. Enjoy the casual ambience of Dinner and Dixieland in the Jazz Bistro looking out onto lively Bourbon Street.
BAYONA (French Quarter) - 430 Dauphine Street 525-4455. Fresh, clean and lively flavors flow from Chef Susan Spicer's creative contemporary American cuisine, served with professional skill in a comfortably chic renovated Creole cottage in the French Quarter. From appetizers to desserts, quality consistently reaches impressive levels.
BRIGTSENS (Uptown)- 723 Dante St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118. Phone: (504) 861-7610. A great reason to explore Uptown New Orleans! A likeable crew of attentive waitstaff work the restaurant's three small rooms to create a lively yet intimate atmosphere. Regulars pack the tables, especially during the early midweek seatings.Chef Frank Brigtsen puts modern, upscale twists on classic dishes from Cajun, Creole and American cuisine. The menu changes daily, but expect to find everything from rabbit tenderloin in a tangy Creole mustard sauce to broiled Gulf fish in a rich crust of crabmeat and Parmesan cheese.
COMMANDER'S PALACE (Garden District)- 1403 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. Phone: (504) 899-8221. A hidden jewel in the heart of New Orleans' Garden District, Commander's Palace is truly the finest dining experience in the world. Commander's gardens are well shaded and thick with lush greenery. Running water completes the serene setting with sounds that soothe the soul and set the mood for an unparalleled culinary adventure.
GALATOIRES (French Quarter)- 209 Bourbon Street, New Orleans 70116 Reservations (504) 525-2021. Since 1905, diners have raised their glasses to toast the good life at Galatoire's, an elegant New Orleans dining haven steeped in tradition. Galatoire's was named as one of the nation's Top 50 restaurants in the October, 2001 issue of Gourmet magazine, and has garnered many other awards during its 97-year-old history.
STELLA! (French Quarter) - 1032 Chartres Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116 USA. Telephone: (504) 587-0091. Located in the Hotel Provincial, the clever, arty food is heavy on design and construction, with some combinations more successful than others. The menu changes daily and it is always interesting to see what Chef might be experimenting with, and a pleasure to participate in something that isn't afraid to depart from the New Orleans culinary norm.
UPPERLINE (Uptown) - (closed Monday & Tuesday) 1413 Upperline Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118 USA. Telephone: (504) 891-9822. "If you can eat at only one fine restaurant in New Orleans, make it the Upperline." Southern Living / Travel South. One of our favorite restaurants anywhere!
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EMBERS STEAK HOUSE (French Quarter) - 700 Bourbon Street (corner of Bourbon & St. Peter), New Orleans, Louisiana 70123 Telephone: (504) 595-3172. The Embers (as locals call it) has long been the place to go to when you want to have have a serious steak AND enjoy the fun of Bourbon Street. With the largest balcony on Bourbon Street, the Embers offers a chance to watch the revelry of the French Quarter and enjoy great steaks. Embers has long been known for their oversized prime rib which averages two pounds and comes with salad and a baked potato. Embers also tends to stay open late, perfect for a city that doesn't like to sleep!
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