New Orleans is home to a slew of renowned restaurants scattered all around the city. If you’re spending the bulk of your time in the French Quarter—a mere square mile jam-packed with historic treasures—you’ll still be spoiled for choice when it comes to dining. The oldest neighborhood in the city is home to some of New Orleans’ most iconic restaurants, from the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the U.S. to new spots that were quickly showered with accolades upon opening. The Quarter boasts special occasion restaurants where you can dress to the nines and receive top-notch service, but you can also find casual spots for a quick bite that are still quintessentially New Orleans. There are even eateries where the cocktails stand out as much as the cuisine. Dive in at the best restaurants in the French Quarter and you’ll be rewarded with a taste of culinary tradition and history. Don’t worry about the calories—you can dance them off at a jazz club afterward.
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This guide was updated by New Orleans-based writer Gerrish Lopez. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.