The Most Flavorful Venues & Event Spaces in New Orleans

Sofia

★★★★☆ 4.4 (562) • $$

"Oh wow. Where to start? Visiting for a conference and decided to check out places nearby. Stumbled upon this gem and fell in love. Ambiance is cozy, service was on point and the food was divine! The crab risotto I still dream about- creamy and luxurious. So good. The pasta was filling and full of flavor and a good kick to it! My coworker got a cocktail and raved about it. Would be a great date spot or after work and just relax and unwind fromThe day spot. I can't remember the name of the dessert I got as I asked the host to surprise me with his favorite- but I did add a picture- it was fantastic. Can't wait to come back and explore the rest of the menu."

Jubans Restaurant and Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (338) • $$$

"Juban's has great food, excellent service and a nice ambiance. We had a group of 12 and a private room for a work dinner. Our server was amazing. He was friendly, listened well, made good suggestions, and provided wonderful service. The food was excellent as well. We had several appetizers, main dishes and desserts. I ordered the Hallelujah Crab. It is a fried soft-shell crab, seafood stuffing, Creolaise, tartar mashed potatoes - served with hands raised. It was really good. I highly recommend Juban's. If we return to the area, we will definitely eat here again."

The Gallery Venue

★★★★☆ 4.1 (247)

"What a fantastic little spot! Fellow Yelper Jeff C. suggested that we try this place and since I had heard a lot of good things about it, I was down.This cozy little restaurant on Tchoupitoulas is the perfect spot for a date night or a celebration. We made reservations for 8, and although we were a few minutes late, we were seated immediately upon arrival. We were given our menus and we ordered some wine. Looking over the menu, I immediately knew what I wanted. I have been on quite the grits kick lately, so when I saw that they offered catfish and grits, I knew that was the dish for me.As a starter we decided to get the scallops, which were pan seared with butter, lemon, croutons and capers. I'm normally not a HUGE fan of scallops (it's a texture thing), but I am always willing to try food that I haven't liked before prepared in a different way. My experiment paid off because these scallops were delicious. They were flavorful and I really liked them a lot. The capers and butter created a nice sauce for them and I didn't think about the texture once!Next came the catfish and grits. Check out my picture- this dish was just beautiful. The catfish was crispy and fried to perfection and the grits were nice and firm and not watery at all. The smoothness of the grits was a perfect compliment to the fish and I was sure to get a little bit of both in every bite. I really can't say enough about this part of the meal and I was beside myself happy.Finally, we really decided to indulge and we treated ourselves to the chocolate mousse. This delicious concoction of whipped light chocolate came in a small chocolate shell bowl. The mousse was delectable and light and was the perfect conclusion to the meal. I also liked the presentation. I posted a picture- it really is a work of art.The staff was very attentive the entire time and was quick to refill the wine glasses and clear the plates when necessary. I was really very pleased with the entire experience and I think that Tomas Bistro might be one of my new favorite dinner spots in the city.I would absolutely go back and I am now hungry for more catfish and grits."

Bayou Wine Garden

★★★★☆ 4.2 (189) • $$

"Champagne sangria. Say no more. I lied. I'll say more. I swear BWG has become my #1 drinking destination and I don't even live in Mid-City (but I have considered moving walking distance). In warm weather, not hot, I like sitting outside. When it's very hot or too cold to sit out on the porch or by the fountain, I find myself sitting at the large, oval bar that takes up the majority of the main room before heading to the gardens that surround it. There are friendly regulars and just the kind of neighborhood bar that I can tolerate.Bayou Wine Garden is a magical place where you are amazed at the reasonable prices and the wine and cocktail selection, but also where you find that Champagne sangria is perfect no matter the weather outside.I still wish I could at least have a snack whilst on the sip. I implore you to at least offer up a plant-based app or two... nuts? Taralli? Chips?"

Blend

★★★★☆ 4.3 (82) • $$

"My boyfriend and I are new to town and we have been trying all the local spots. Tonight we came to Blend for a quick drink. The FUQUA SMASH -- ( bourbon, blackberry, raspberry, lemon) was so refreshing and had perfectly balanced flavors. Ill definitely be back for another. We left after our drinks. Well, a few hours later we were in the mood for something sweet, and we had saw a great dessert on their menu- so we decided to head on back to blend. When we arrived we were informed that the kitchen was unfortunately closed for the evening. Just as we were leaving to go home- the chef ( who was off work mind you) got off her barstool and said she would go make me some dessert!!!!!! I mean, she didn't have to do that, i was just speechless. How awesome is that!?!!! I didn't catch her name, but I wish I did because I want to say THANK YOU and express my gratitude. The Gelato was phenomenal. It was more than just Gelato- Blueberry Gelato with Brown Butter Cake and Hazelnut Crumble. To die for. Thank you so much Joey and the super sweet chef for accommodating us! You have made loyal customers of us and we will be back!!!!"

Nuvolari's Ristorante

★★★★☆ 3.5 (114) • $$$

"This is our go to for dinner on Sunday evenings as a lot of restaurants are closed on Sunday's around Mandeville and Covington. Nuvolari's never disappoints, it's a crowd favorite too. Whenever family is in town, we make sure to eat here and everyone we bring leaves satisfied with fond memories, the prices are very reasonable as well."

Rendon Inn

★★★★☆ 3.8 (67) • $$

"There's a reason New Orleans is the greatest city in the universe. Getting a steak of this quality, at 10 pm New Years day is just solid as it gets. And I the home style mashed potatoes were on point Tons of TVs to watch your game of choice, and a pool tables to boot. Retro hip hop playing, and phenomenal service. I'll be back"

The Red Maple

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (82) • $$

"This place has old school Elegance. The busser Dylan helped us so much with all steps. Brett our server knocked it out of the park too. He took very good care of us. We had three of my very favorite things. Whenever somebody says where should I eat in New Orleans I say you have to try The Red Maple restaurant in Gretna it is worth the drive from The busy stuff. Absolutely nothing disappointed. They've really done some cute stuff with the patio outside. They've opened for lunch on Thursdays and Fridays which is such a treat! Wednesdays and Thursdays are steak nights and our 18 Oz ribeye was $39 with mashed potatoes and a house salad. Totally worth it. I didn't take a picture of the bread pudding because it's not warmed up yet. If I think about it I'll come add it."

Southern Char Steakhouse

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (38) • $$

"This place does not disappoint. My second time here. This time was even better than the last. The steak was great!! The burger was just as good maybe better. But you can't beat a steak. Service was good. Food was even better!!Will definitely be coming back! :-)"

Bryant Park Nola

★★★★★ 4.6 (14)

"Bryant Park NOLA is a new bar with a long tradition they are carrying from their Dino's heritage. Dino's Bar & Grill was a long time favorite of mine and it was a very popular bar in this area for many years and this is their new location after they moved just across the street from their old location. The old Dino's was long noted for being a really great spot to grab a good meal and have some good times in New Orleans. So as Bryant Park NOLA Eatery & Drinkery is now the new home of the old Dino's Bar & Grill they connect with many of my good memories of some good times and good food I carry into their space along with some high expectations. I stopped in here on my first visit to sample their cheeseburger and that was a decent experience. I invited a few friends to join me for their steak night and that got a bit more problematic with the pricing as somehow they don't have beer prices on the menus here and I didn't see anything posted about a happy hour. So somehow the price of beer jumps from $4 to $6 once happy hour ends which would have been fine if they would have posted something up about that or had it on the menu. I just find charging $6 for a Yuengling to be excessive personally but they can charge what they want but they need to post their prices. My dining companions were also a bit surprised at their bills as well so that left a bit of a bad taste in our mouths. I think this fancy new joint has a lot of possibilities so I just hope they get better at being better at posting prices. My video review of Bryant Park NOLA is here:https://youtu.be/zpNd2lNkBQ8"

La Nueva Tequilas

★★★★★ 4.6 (9)

"Love it. I work close so I go here quite often for lunch or after work. My usuals are the chicken or beef enchiladas but, of course, you'll find all of the dishes you'd expect to find at a Mexican restaurant. You won't be disappointed with the options or quality of the food here. The couple who own the place are very friendly and personal. Both have made me feel at home and welcomed since my very first visit when it first popped up in the area. From my experiences there, there seem to be a lot of regulars and a most of diners seem to know each other and have gotten to know the owners well from frequenting the restaurant so often which should tell you something about the quality of the food and feel of the place. There are lunch specials but the prices on the regular menu aren't that bad either. I don't think I've ever paid over $20 for my meal and a drink which includes chips and salsa, so you can't complain about that. I've never had an adult beverage there since I'm mostly going midday during work but there is a bar there and if I come later people are often enjoying margaritas and such. Yes. Definitely go support this local business if you're in the mood for Mexican food. Not sure how close it is to do everyone else in that area but it would be worth a little drive as well. For me it's great to have an option for lunch, besides Subway or the Chinese place in that same shopping center. Looking forward to my next visit!"

Le Roux's On The Lake

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Great food. Service and entertainment . The vibe was also great, and everyone enjoyed the night."

Crescent City Brewhouse

★★★★☆ 3.5 • $$

"Nice place. Courteous staff. Our waiter was the grandson of the founder of the restaurant's special garlic butter. He said it was sold outside a "BLUE PLATE MAYO" It was indeed delicious and went well with the Parmesan fries and the Weiss beer. Unfortunately, we could not have lunch, as they did not have any vegetarian options. BUt definitely a nice place with niec ambience."

Bourbon House

★★★★☆ 3.6 • $$

"While looking for a place to eat on Bourbon Street, we came across Bourbon House which had some seating in the bar area near the hotel lobby. We had to wait a bit to get the waiter to clear the table for us to sit but finally got to sit down and get some drinks. I had the Magazine drink which was good and ended up ordering the Bourbon Shrimp & Grits for dinner (made gluten free). I liked it. Service could have been a little faster but overall I enjoyed the food and drinks. The restaurant atmosphere definitely would've been better compared to the bar so plan in advance."