New Orleans: what to eat and where

The city's signature dishes and the best places for each.

12 places in New Orleans · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: brigtsens.com

1. 1

   Gris-Gris

   Lower Garden District

   Order: Chicken and andouille gumbo

   1800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   Mandina's

   Mid-City

   Order: Muffuletta on French bread

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3. 3

   Brigtsen’s

   Order: Shrimp and oyster gumbo with okra

   Also on the list: Romantic dinners in New Orleans.

   723 Dante St, New Orleans, LA 70118 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   Coop's Place

   French Quarter

   Order: Red beans simmered all day with ham hocks

   1109 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   Cochon Butcher

   Warehouse District

   Get: The muffuletta (hot) and the pork belly sandwich with cucumbers

   Order: Warmed muffuletta

   Also on the list: Long lines in New Orleans.

   930 Tchoupitoulas St · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
6. 6

   Napoleon House

   French Quarter

   Order: Warm muffuletta with melted cheese, with a Pimm's Cup

   500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Central Grocery

   French Quarter

   Get: A whole muffuletta to share (half is plenty for two)

   Order: Whole or half muffuletta, served cold

   Also on the list: Long lines in New Orleans.

   923 Decatur St · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Acme Oyster House

   French Quarter

   Get: Chargrilled oysters

   Order: Chargrilled oysters

   Also on the list: Long lines in New Orleans.

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9. 9

   Heard Dat Kitchen

   Central City

   Order: Slow-cooked creamy red beans

   2520 Felicity St, New Orleans, LA 70113 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
10. 10

    Neyow's Creole Cafe

    Mid-City

    Order: Chargrilled oysters

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11. 11

    Liuzza's by the Track

    Fair Grounds / Bayou St. John

    Order: Dark-roux seafood gumbo with a BBQ shrimp po'boy

    Also on the list: Breakfast and sandwiches in New Orleans.

    1518 N Lopez St, New Orleans, LA 70119 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
12. 12

    Drago's Seafood Restaurant

    Central Business District

    Order: Original charbroiled oysters

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