The big-night tables of New Orleans

Michelin stars and World's 50 Best, for the big night.

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

1. 1

   Zasu

   Uptown

   Michelin 1★ (2025) · American contemporary · $$$

   Critics: Read MICHELIN Guide 2025, The Advocate (NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) 2019, Out All Day NOLA.

   The crowd: 4.7 of 5 on Yelp (157 ratings).

   North Carrollton Avenue, 70019 New Orleans · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   Cochon

   Warehouse District

   Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025) · Cajun · $$

   Critics: 79% liked it, from 5 reviews (2018 to 2022). Gone quiet: nothing new written in three years. Read Michelin Guide, The Infatuation 2022, Time Out, The Times-Picayune 2018.

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3. 3

   Acamaya

   Bywater

   Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025) · Mexican seafood · $$$

   Critics: 81% liked it, from 5 reviews (2024 to 2025). Read Michelin Guide 2025, Condé Nast Traveler / Time Out coverage 2025, The Infatuation 2024, Esquire (via MyNewOrleans) 2024.

   The crowd: 3.7 of 5 on Tripadvisor (10 ratings).

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4. 4

   Emeril's

   Warehouse District

   Michelin 2★ (2025) · Creole contemporary · $$$$

   Also on the list: Romantic dinners in New Orleans.

   800 Tchoupitoulas Street, 70130 New Orleans · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   Dakar NOLA

   Uptown (Magazine Street)

   North America's 50 Best #4 (2026, per Fan Equity data) · Senegalese tasting · $$$$

   Critics: 87% liked it, from 5 reviews (2023 to 2026). Read World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, James Beard Foundation 2024, MICHELIN Guide, The Infatuation 2023.

   937 Leonidas Street, 70118 New Orleans · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
6. 6

   Saint-Germain

   Bywater

   Michelin 1★ (2025) · Contemporary tasting · $$$$

   Critics: Read Michelin Guide 2025, The Infatuation 2022, The Advocate 2018.

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7. 7

   Turkey and the Wolf

   Irish Channel

   Get: The fried bologna sandwich and the collard green melt

   Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025) · Sandwiches · $

   Critics: 81% liked it, from 6 reviews (2016 to 2025). Slipping: the recent write-ups are worse than the old ones. Read Michelin Guide 2025, The Infatuation 2024, Bon Appétit 2017, The Advocate 2017.

   The crowd: 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor (260 ratings).

   Also on the list: Long lines in New Orleans.

   739 Jackson Ave · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar

   Uptown

   Get: A fried shrimp po'boy, dressed, with gravy

   Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025) · Po'boys · $

   Critics: 83% liked it, from 5 reviews (2022 to 2025). Read Michelin Guide 2025, The Infatuation 2025, Time Out, Culinary Backstreets 2025.

   Also on these lists: Breakfast and sandwiches in New Orleans, Long lines in New Orleans.

   5240 Annunciation St · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
9. 9

   Parkway Bakery & Tavern

   Mid-City

   Get: A roast beef po'boy with debris gravy, or fried shrimp

   Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025) · Po'boys · $

   Critics: Read Michelin Guide 2025, The Infatuation 2025, Time Out.

   The crowd: 4.6 of 5 on Tripadvisor (1,478 ratings).

   Also on these lists: Breakfast and sandwiches in New Orleans, Long lines in New Orleans.

   538 Hagan Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
10. 10

    Dooky Chase's Restaurant

    Tremé

    Get: Gumbo and the fried chicken

    Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025) · Creole soul · $$

    Also on these lists: Long lines in New Orleans, The best gumbo in New Orleans.

    2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing