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A photo of Spicy Mango restaurant
4.5
Awesome(623)
££££
• Caribbean • The Marigny
Booked 47 times today
We went after having all the chargrilled oysters and beignets we could have. Very good drinks and food! We ordered the shrimp ceviche, elote corn, braised oxtails, jerk Mac&Cheese, and Cabbage. Everything was amazing! Will be back again to eat on the beautiful patio!
A photo of New Orleans Creole Cookery restaurant
4.3
Awesome(3715)
££££
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter
Booked 14 times today
Very well planned Creole and Cajun menu. Excellent assortment for everyone. Only comment, portion sizes are huge. Might be worth splitting a plate. The catfish Decatur had the best jambalaya I've ever had.
A photo of Kingfish - New Orleans restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2085)
££££
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter
Booked 15 times today
Great time with my son, my friend and his son. They started with the gumbo. They really liked it. I had étouffée and it was very tasty. Friend had NOLA BBQ shrimp. Really liked it. Burger and fries for my son as he isn’t a seafood guy. Tasty and cooked perfect. Friends son had fried chicken. Gone within a minute so I think he really liked Great location away from Bourbon St but close enough that you can walk it after
A photo of Desi Vega's Steakhouse - New Orleans restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2953)
££££
• Steakhouse • Warehouse District
Booked 34 times today
We've been to New Orleans many times over the years, but this was the first time visiting Desi's. It win't be the last! What a great experience in every way and the ribeye was amazing!
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4.6
Exceptional(7102)
££££
• Contemporary American • Warehouse District
Booked 41 times today
Great service and great food. Love the cotton candy
A photo of Delacroix Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(630)
££££
• Creole • Central Business District
Booked 57 times today
Wow! The staff was so awesome! Everyone so helpful with the menu and so fun to talk to. Loved our visit - great entree recommendations!
A photo of Bon Ton Prime Rib restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(920)
££££
• Steakhouse • Central Business District
Booked 58 times today
I believe they have the absolute best crabcakes in the city. I would recommend to everyone also Jay The bartender is amazing. Can’t wait to go back.
A photo of Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar restaurant
4.0
Excellent(676)
££££
• Seafood • French Quarter
Booked 30 times today
Breakfast with coworkers was great! Love bringing clients here as well. We have many meetings coming up and will definitely be bringing them here for breakfast and lunch!
A photo of Sun Chong restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(984)
££££
• Asian • French Quarter
Booked 43 times today
Just perfect Our go to spot when coming to New Orleans.
A photo of Copper Vine restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2937)
££££
• Contemporary American • Central Business District
Booked 61 times today
Food and service were great!  I love the ambience there sitting on the back patio

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  • DanielleGold
    Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We went after having all the chargrilled oysters and beignets we could have. Very good drinks and food! We ordered the shrimp ceviche, elote corn, braised oxtails, jerk Mac&Cheese, and Cabbage. Everything was amazing! Will be back again to eat on the beautiful patio!
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    Spicy Mango$$$$• Caribbean• The Marigny
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    4.5
  • Bridget
    Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Thoroughly enjoyed our meal! Started with the beef salad which was so refreshing! Entrees we had were the seafood drunken noodles (best I’ve had) and the basil scallops! Lastly the $5 basil margarita was a nice compliment to our meal. Would definitely recommend!
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    Sukho Thai - Royal St$$$$• Thai• The Marigny
    •
    4.8
  • Adi
    New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Our waiter Jian was amazing! Very nice restaurant and great food! Great ambiance!
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    Sukho Thai - Magazine St$$$$• Thai• Uptown
    •
    4.6
  • Jay
    Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 3 Nov 2026
    Amazing food as always. The shrimp pakora and tuna crudo were amazing. We also had the grilled pork and it was so juicy and so fresh off the wood fired grill. Definitely recommend this spot if you’re looking for great food and an upbeat ambience.
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    Mister Mao$$$$• Asian• Uptown
    •
    4.8
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