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The Best Steakhouse Spots
The Best Steakhouse Spots in New Orleans (2026)
№ 1 · Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
By Celeste Marchand · 6 rooms · Updated June 2026
Muffuletta
Best Muffuletta in New Orleans (2026)
№ 1 · Pat O'Brien's
By Beau Thibodeaux · 12 rooms · Updated June 2026
Where to Eat the Best Southern
Where to Eat the Best Southern in New Orleans (2026)
№ 1 · Willa Jean
By Beau Thibodeaux · 11 rooms · Updated September 2026
Restaurants in Garden District
Best Restaurants in Garden District (2026)
№ 1 · Atchafalaya Restaurant
By Remy Boudreaux · 10 rooms · Updated October 2026
French
Best French Restaurants in Greater New Orleans (2026)
№ 1 · Cafe Beignet, Bourbon Street
By Celeste Marchand · 9 rooms · Updated October 2026
Vietnamese
Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Greater New Orleans (2026)
№ 1 · Lilly's Café
By Linh Tran · 7 rooms · Updated June 2026
Around town
Day trips, seasons and nights out, written by the people who do the thing. Every piece ends at a restaurant from The List.
Gardens
Celebration in the Oaks through the Botanical Garden, Longue Vue's holiday market, and where to eat in New Orleans
By Botanical Garden Near Me · October 23, 2026
Day trip
Three state parks within 50 miles of New Orleans, and where to eat after
By State Park Near Me · October 22, 2026
Veterans Day
Veterans Day in New Orleans: Chalmette, the WWII Museum, the free meals, and where to eat
By Beau Thibodeaux · September 18, 2026
Halloween
Haunted houses and Halloween nights in New Orleans, and where to eat after
By Mr. Fear · September 15, 2026
Day trip
Fishing the Lakefront seawall and Seabrook, and where to eat after
By Ray Dodson · September 12, 2026
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