Highest-rated restaurants in New Orleans, according to Foursquare

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in New Orleans using data from Foursquare. Restaurants are ranked by average rating as of Jan. 20, 2021, these restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

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#30. Toups Meatery

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$$
- Category: American
- Address: Carrollton (Dumaine), New Orleans

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#29. Herbsaint

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$$
- Category: New American
- Address: 701 Saint Charles Ave (Girod St.), New Orleans

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#28. Stein's Market & Deli

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $
- Category: Deli / Bodega
- Address: 2207 Magazine St, New Orleans

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#27. Horn's

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 1940 Dauphine St (Touro st), New Orleans

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#26. Pagoda Café

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $
- Category: Café
- Address: 1430 N Dorgenois St (Bayou Rd), New Orleans

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#25. Katie's Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 3701 Iberville St (Telemachus St.), New Orleans

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#24. Willa Jean

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 611 Okeefe Ave, New Orleans

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#23. Gautreau's

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$$$
- Category: French
- Address: 1728 Soniat St, New Orleans

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#22. Dong Phuong Oriental Bakery

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Vietnamese
- Address: 14207 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans

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#21. 1000 Figs

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Falafel
- Address: Ponce De Leon St, New Orleans

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#20. Coquette

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$$
- Category: French
- Address: 2800 Magazine St, New Orleans

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#19. Turkey and the Wolf

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Sandwiches
- Address: 739 Jackson Ave (at Annunciation St), New Orleans

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#18. Shaya

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$$
- Category: Israeli
- Address: 4213 Magazine St, New Orleans

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#17. Restaurant R'evolution

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$$$
- Category: Cajun / Creole
- Address: 777 Bienville St, New Orleans

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#16. Doris Metropolitan

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$$
- Category: Eastern European
- Address: 620 Chartres St, New Orleans

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#15. Atchafalaya Restaurant

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$$
- Category: Cajun / Creole
- Address: 901 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans

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#14. La Boulangerie

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 4600 Magazine St (at Cadiz St), New Orleans

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#13. DISTRICT. Donuts. Sliders. Brew.

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $
- Category: Donuts
- Address: 2209 Magazine St (Jackson), New Orleans

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#12. Maïs Arepas

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: South American
- Address: 1200 Carondelet St (Clio st.), New Orleans

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#11. Brennan's

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$$
- Category: Restaurant
- Address: 417 Royal Street, New Orleans

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#10. Juan's Flying Burrito

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 4724 S Carrollton Ave (at Canal St.), New Orleans

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#9. Pêche

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$$
- Category: Seafood
- Address: 800 Magazine St (Julia), New Orleans

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#8. Vincent's Italian Cuisine

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Italian
- Address: 7839 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans

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#7. Paladar 511

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Italian
- Address: 511 Marigny St (Decatur), New Orleans

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#6. St. Roch Market

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: not available
- Category: Food Court
- Address: 2381 Saint Claude Ave (at Saint Roch Ave), New Orleans

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#5. Bywater American Bistro

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: not available
- Category: Bistro
- Address: 522 Montegut St, New Orleans

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#4. Parkway Bakery & Tavern

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Sandwiches
- Address: 538 Hagan Ave (at Toulouse St), New Orleans

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#3. Asuka Sushi & Hibachi

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $$$
- Category: Japanese
- Address: 7912 Earhart Blvd (S Carrollton Ave), New Orleans

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#2. Cochon Butcher

- Rating: 9.4
- Price: $$
- Category: Sandwiches
- Address: 930 Tchoupitoulas St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans

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#1. French Truck Cafe

- Rating: 9.5
- Price: $
- Category: Café
- Address: 4536 Dryades St (Cadiz St.), New Orleans