The Most Delectable Salad in New Orleans

Cleo's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (877) • $$

"Cleo's is legit delicious, fabulous and a Godsend. I was snowed in in New Orleans at the Roosevelt Hotel in January 2025. I stayed in rather than venture out in the snow for dinner ... but then I got very hungry. I toddled the quarter block to Cleo's at 11 pm over slick ice and snow and got the Egyptian Breakfast. It is heartbreakingly delicious. The fried eggplant melts in your mouth, even a day later as I eat each precious bite of leftovers on my plane home. The feta ... the best very best feta. The cucumbers are perfect and sliced to perfection. Someone knows what they're doing at Cleo's and now you know too ... at the back of a bodega on Canal Street, open late until 5 am ... Mediterranean food that will break your heart and mend it. So. So. So. Good!!!"

Bayona

★★★★☆ 3.8 (890) • $$$

"Oh the scallops are the best I have ever had in my life. They were so extremely tender and sweet."

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (629) • $$

"Louisiana Pizza Kitchen is located not far from Frenchmen Street. You can make a reservation through OpenTable and they are able to accommodate large groups. The service was great. Our server was very attentive and she managed our large group well! The food was just fine. Nothing was really special or outstanding. I didn't love the appetizers and the pizza's thin crust just wasn't my style. Overall, it was a good spot to be able to accommodate our group, but nothing special."

The Velvet Cactus

★★★★☆ 3.6 (661) • $$

"Velvet Cactus is the most unique Mexican gem in the city! The ambiance of this place is unbeatable, with excellent indoor and outdoor seating. A great place to dress up for a girls night, or dress down for a casual dinner. Especially during the Christmas season, they offer bubble tents and transform the place into a winter wonderland. Everything I have tried here has been great! But my all time favorites are the salsa and the cheese grits. I crave both of them! I recommend getting the taco plates. They are super yummy with a better portion. Most of the plates they offer are big portions so I normally have a lot to take home. They also have yummy margaritas with a great happy hour!The service is great too with very nice and thoughtful servers. Our server came to check on us and refilled anything we needed. Love love love!!"

The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar

★★★★☆ 3.5 (685) • $$

"Had a family outing with kiddos and grandparents at The Blue Crab for a weekend lunch and we all left full, satisfied with our choices and happy with our service. Air-conditioning was keeping things perfectly cool in the hot summer heat and the elevated views of Lake Pontchartrain were wonderful (note there is an elevator).We enjoyed chargrilled oysters, crabmeat au gratin, a fried shrimp poboy with a side of must order hand-dipped onion rings, the west end cobb salad, crab cake sandwich with fries and a fried catfish poboy with fries. Plus a bucket of beer. Oh, we loved that the Blue Crab has a fairly large kids menu, six total items that max out at $6.95 and include french fries. Our kiddos enjoyed their burgers.Short and sweet, we will happily return to The Blue Crab."

Baru Bistro & Tapas

★★★★☆ 4.1 (412) • $$

"I've had Baru on my radar forever and finally checked it out and glad I did. Service was friendly and efficient. The food was very good although I'd prefer if some of the items came with a spicy cream sauce vs just a chili based oil sauce. The avocado salad had only 1 sliver of avocado. Glasses of wine were super skimpy. Seemed like 4 ounce pours. The ceviche was very good. The empanadas while simple the crust was amazing. The shrimp dish was classically prepared but appreciate they were ready to eat. But beyond my nitpicky comments I enjoyed the overall experience and will be back. I'll just order a bottle of wine to avoid the skimpy pours."

El Gato Negro

★★★★☆ 3.7 (389) • $$

"My son insisted on going to eat here. We love the food! Everything is served hot and fresh. The service is always on point. The manager checked on us at our table, which I appreciate. We truly enjoyed our taco dishes. The pork and brisket tacos are so flavorful and tasty."

Our Mom's

★★★★☆ 3.9 (349) • $$

"Service was good. Food was decent . A bit messy for me. Bun was sweet like Hawaiian bread. We sat in an odd booth. Wasn't particularly comfortable. it wasn't busy yet we got put in a corner type booth with a post in the way, what an odd seating arrangement."

Venezia Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (387) • $$

"Loved loved my experience here! Came here on a Saturday night and it was pretty packed . Make sure you make reservations if not you will be waiting, especially on busy nights. So we started with the fried mozzarella . I also got the cannelloni and then my friend got the shrimp pasta. So so good. Loved the atmosphere. Our waitress Lacey was amazing. She was attentive, kind and great with her recommendations. If you're looking for Italian this is the spot to check out ."

Ancora Pizzeria & Salumeria

★★★★☆ 4.1 (289) • $$

"Excellent food and service. This was our second visit to Ancora and will surely not be my last. My wife and I had the Calabrian sausage reponata and house salad contorini (starters). Sausage made in-house was spicy and tasty. Salad was well dressed, fresh, and dressing was tangy. We also shared the Bianca (white pizza). Excellent crust, good chew, toppings made it salty and occasionally sweet. What a wonderful contrast!On our precious visit we thoroughly enjoyed the meatball appetizer (scrumptious!) and a pizza special. I don't recall what it was, only that we both enjoyed it. The pizzas are small, so you can share some of their great appetizers and the pizza. The dining g room is spacious and high ceiling, but can be a bit noisy due to the hard surfaces. I highly recommend Ancora. I can't wait to go back and try their crab gnocchi!"

Acropolis

★★★★☆ 4.3 (236) • $$

"FABULOUS FOOD!The meat on the gyros is the tastiest I have ever had. I will admit I don't eat A LOT of gyros, but I've had enough to know that this meat is special. Perfect combo of toppings on a great pita as well. And it's reliably good each time you order. The soups are amazing as well. Definitely recommending!"

Peck's Seafood Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (234) • $$

"Love Pecks. Food is always delicious. We ate there several times a month. Great ambiance and staff. Highly recommend."

Mid City Pizza

★★★★☆ 4 (242) • $$

"The pizza here is exceptional... owner is doing something right for sure. Nola is not really known for its pizza game but this place without a doubt makes the cut. Service has been good and atmosphere is easy. (Wings are hittin' too!)"

Bistro Byronz

★★★★☆ 3.9 (252) • $$

"Cute spot! All the windows really brighten up the rooms during lunch so it's great for brunch pics with the girls haha! It's a little cramped so something to consider for those with limited mobility. We got the spinach and artichoke dip as an appetizer and I had the shrimp and grits for my entree. Both were very flavorful."

Pop's Poboys

★★★★☆ 4.4 (189) • $$

"Saw this place on man vs food so we wanted to try it. The poboys were ok. Grilled shrimp didn't have much flavor and the fried oysters were a little floury tasting. We also got hush puppies with a sweet butter and tartar sauce. The sauces were nice. Our daughter got the kids fried shrimp basket and those were really nice. I would have given 3 stars if the staff wasn't so nice."

Abita Roasting Co. Covington

★★★★☆ 3.8 (180) • $$

"The coffee is delicious and they have many options... we just went for a regular black coffee and it was perfect. We ordered the bbq shrimp and grits, they were cheesy and came with pieces of bacon. It was one of the most delicious grits dishes that we've ever had. We also had the firecracker burger with 5-cheese mac and cheese on the side... we said we were not going to eat it all but it was sooooo good that we did. The bread was extremely delicious. The atmosphere was relaxed and quiet but we were also the only ones on a Wednesday at 3pm. Something that we noticed is that the place is a bit dusty. They have a lot of art (canvas) that could be dusted."

Fat Boys Pizza

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (236) • $$

"02NOV24 ~ Their pizza is good, better than most of the delivery & pick up pizza places, to NOT name names, but you pay more. You get what you pay for. You do stand in line in order to order at the counter. They give you a cup at the counter & the drinks are self-service. I do not like that they have the 'tip' cup, I guess it is for service that is NOT given. It is all self-service! The tables are small, so they have stands, about 10" high, that the pizza sits on top of. This is an accident waiting to happen. You do go to a pizza place to eat pizza, and the pizza is good, though I would not normally go out of my way to go eat at Fat Boys. ~ They share the store with 'Savvy Sliders'.Parking: Lots of free parking.Kid-friendliness: Kids will enjoy the place, and it is 'family friendly'.Wheelchair accessibility: My wife is in a wheelchair, so this is near & dear to my heart. They have 'Van Accessible' parking, but too many people do not understand that they should leave the spot to the left of the hash marks open."

La Tia Taqueria & Cantina

★★★★★ 4.5 (126) • $$

"I had the lengua tacos and my husband had the Birria tacos. Both were amazing, as well as the appetizer and cocktail! Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu!"

Sawasdee Thai Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.5 (125) • $$

"Got us a little to-go order after a long week of snow (yes, snow in south Louisiana, y'all know it's true) and ice. Tom Kha soups all around for me and the Petunia.Totally yum - coconut milk, lemongrass, all the good things and shrimp! I can't wait for my next bowl, really.The folks here are friendly and smiling, even though we took our food to go, and really bolstered my mood in this weather...thanks!"

City Greens

★★★★☆ 3.9 (142) • $$

"The guy at the counter was awesome. Food was fresh and great. Will definitely come back !!"

Goodwood Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (115) • $$

"I took a gamble on Goodwood Grill for delivery awhile back and I've enjoyed it so much that I've been going back since. I've always known this place was loved by locals but after trying the food, I completely understand why. It's not fancy food by any stretch, but the kind of comfort food that Baton Rouge faithful has been supporting for years. And just how much support? This place is hoppin' at lunch time, almost daily. It's even more crowded on the weekends and it gets a bit claustrophobic in here quickly. There are a handful of tables for 4 in the main dining room, with a smaller room in the back to handle the additional crowds. The format is simple enough: order at the counter and get seated. If the latter doesn't happen by a certain time, it may not happen at all. Hence, delivery / takeout for me all the way (#1).The food doesn't look like much, like an average spruced up diner version of sandwiches, burgers, and fried food. But looks only go so far, the taste was good enough to get me wanting more. Overall, everything was very tasty and I can't complain. The portions are southern hearty and the prices are pretty good, especially during their popular lunch specials. The burger was juicy and cooked just right, the fried catfish was well seasoned, and the gumbo was outstanding.And of course, the service has always been excellent. They know how to cut the wait time down and are able to handle phone / online orders with ease. They have never made a fuss about substitutions and are quick to make recommendations for what's going to be sure bet food wise.______________(#1) Plus, pandemic."

Fat Boy’s Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.9 (124) • $$

"Pizza was fine, but if you wanted it custom, you had to order a whole 30 inch pie. Not much variety but it will do for most looking for a pizza fix. The sauce tasted almost like what you get on a frozen pizza. Crust was nice and thin, but not much flavor."

Rocco's New Orleans Style PO Boys & Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (108) • $$

"Amazing service- felt very taken care of start to finish even though we arrived a bit close to closing time! Louisiana hospitality and delicious Louisiana food- some real home cooking type vibes! A large restaurant with plenty of space, quick food, and the perfect place to stop and rest while on a road trip. Highly recommend!"

Market Eatz

★★★★☆ 4 (106) • $$

"Great food and drinks with a fun Bingo and trivia night! Highly recommended Mediterranean bowl add shrimp, Brussels sprouts app!"

Mr. Ed's Restaurant - Live Oak

★★★★☆ 3.7 (119) • $$

"ALWAYS a great meal and excellent service! Ask for Timmy! This is a hidden gem located in a residential neighborhood but don't be fooled, it's one of NOLA's best restaurants!"

George's Southside

★★★★☆ 3.8 (104) • $$

"Got to eat here every time I'm in town Food is great and especially the shrimp po boy"

Lago Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (89) • $$

"Food is always fresh and the family always greets you with a smile. We love to support local businesses and this is one that we support OFTEN! Ambiance is authentic and very very clean."

Que Rico Cuban Cafe

★★★★★ 4.8 (64) • $$

"My second time visiting. Service was great! The watermelon mojito was excellent! I got the pork and my son got the sea bass. Both so flavorful and excellent! Do yourself a favor and try it!"

Juicy Seafood - Baton Rouge

★★★★☆ 3.8 (100) • $$

"We originally first had juicy seafood in Aurora, Colorado we were so happy to see a location in Baton Rouge. We traveled all the way from Houston, Texas and we were so happy with the service and were blown away with the quality taste service and ambience of this restaurant. It was huge, clean, cool and decorated so good whoever owns this establishment you should be proud. I recommend this place to anyone. I know coming to Baton Rouge. I cannot wait to visit again."

Rock-n-Sake Bar & Sushi

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (131) • $$

"This place is great, no disrespect to the Fulton St location (which is my usual). The staff is very busy so don't get your feelings hurt if they don't "wait on you hand-and-foot". I try to sit a the sushi bar if I'm solo, so they typically have 1-2 waitresses/waiters that cover the entire sushi bar ... again, just be chill. The food quality is good and lives up to the RnS hype. Check them out if you're in Metairie!"

Mizu Sushi Bar & Asian Fusion

★★★★★ 4.5 (67) • $$

"For me the most important thing is the flavor of the food. I found this place while in Elmwood looking for something to eat and the 4.5 stars intrigued me. Well, it did not disappoint! I was torn between the Geisha and Emerald. The server recommended the Emerald because the jalapeño Garlic Sauce. She was not wrong. It is SO good. The sushi is fresh, the rice is perfect and the presentation is nice. I will say the emerald is SPICY.. like I normally get spicy salmon and tuna, but it's a little next level heat for me. Nevertheless, I'm drinking my water and loving every bite. The gyoza was also good.. I do feel it's hard to go wrong there. It wasn't a wowzers but still worth the order. I would recommend this place over and over again. No complaints on service. It was a sit yourself and I was promptly waited on. The inside is clean and nicely decorated."

Botanicals Nola

★★★★★ 4.8 (58) • $$

"Great service , from the moment you walk in.. the gentleman was very helpful in my questions ... I got the bowl and a smoothie ... the ambiance and the vibe is welcoming. Will definitely be back"

The Munch Factory

★★★★★ 4.6 (59)

"It's been tooo long since we've been to Munch Factory. This is our first time at the new location on the golf course. The margarita was so good and strong. The thing about the food is, it's excellent. Whatever it is. The spinach artichoke was first rate, shrimp and grits unparalleled, and the kids shrimp didn't stand a chance. I only wish it were Brunch so I could get the hot sausage poboy."

City Greens

★★★★☆ 3.7 (78) • $$

"High prices but good product, so you get what you pay for. Miss the Elmwood location but Metairie Road is the exact same -- and maybe even less busy -- so it's a good option. Wish there were more options but orders are easy to customize. Staff is helpful enough. Music is often...odd but nothing to be mad about."

Las Cruces Tex Mex

★★★★☆ 3.8 (73)

"I've been here twice now, and the food was terrific both times. On the first visit, the service was a little rough, but I've decided that was growing pains for a new restaurant. Everyone was friendly, but the service missed on a few spots. On the next visit, I was with a pretty large, disorganized group, but our server was very patient and very good. This is a large, comfortable space, with a very large full bar. There's an outdoor space that is great for kids to play and run around. The location is very convenient for me, and I can see this becoming one of my go-to spots for tasty Tex-Mex."