Highest-rated restaurants in New Orleans by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in New Orleans by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in New Orleans, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Wonderland & Sea
- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 4842 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#29. I-tal Garden
- Rating: 5.0/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 810 North Claiborne Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Vegan, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Frady's One Stop Food Store
- Rating: 5.0/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3231 Dauphine St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Grocery, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Olive
- Rating: 5.0/5 (303 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 339 Carondelet St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Lebanese, Mediterranean, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#26. The Appetite Repair Shop
- Rating: 5.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 Vallette St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Modern European
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Francolini's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3987 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Original Slap Burger
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2483 Burgundy St. Ste 1 New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Petite Clouet Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3100 Royal St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Pomelo Thai Boutique Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4113 Magazine St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Zee's Pizzeria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (126 reviews)
- Address: 3914 Baronne St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Thai'd Up
- Rating: 5.0/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1839 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Botanicals Nola
- Rating: 5.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2401 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Salad, Acai Bowls
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Crescent Counter
- Rating: 5.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 800 Common St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Taqueria La Lucha
- Rating: 5.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 404 Andrew Higgins Blvd. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Taqueria El Poblano
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Mamou
- Rating: 5.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 942 North Rampart St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Brasseries
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Ayu Bakehouse
- Rating: 5.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 801 Frenchmen St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Beggars Banquet
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1330 Prytania St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Antidote Juice
- Rating: 5.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 734 Union St. Ste 100 New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Salad, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Original Thought
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1857 Agriculture St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Cafe Porche and snowbar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1625 Baronne St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Yinzer's Amazing Cheesesteaks
- Rating: 5.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 1514 Delachaise St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Queen Trini Lisa
- Rating: 5.0/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 4200 D Hemecourt St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Trinidadian
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Iacovone Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 5033 Freret St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: American, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Afrodisiac
- Rating: 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5363 Franklin Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Sammy's Ethiopian Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 422 South Broad St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Ethiopian, African
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Nagomi
- Rating: 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 3214 Burgundy St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Cajun Dragon
- Rating: 5.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 806 Conti St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Plume Algiers
- Rating: 5.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 1113 Teche St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Luna Libre
- Rating: 5.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 3600 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Beer Gardens
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
