Metairie Restaurants

Chef Jacques Leonardi's eclectic mix of creole and Cajun, and the restaurant's lively atmosphere combine to create a memorable dining experience. The decor includes Mardi Gras beads and Christmas lights, a giant boar's head, an... more

Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Under the guiding hands of chef and owner, John McCollam and pastry chef... more

This Bourbon Street landmark is arguably the most famous restaurant in New Orleans. The grand dame of French/Creole dining, Galatoire's has packed them in since its doors opened in 1905. A recent expansion opened up a second... more

This turn-of-the-century restaurant has operated out of an old New Orleans home since 1895. Since Emeril's Delmonico New Orleans' re-establishment in 1997, the restaurant has been in the hands of world-famous chef, Emeril Lag... more

Cap off your walking tour of the historic Garden District with a classy brunch, breakfast, or lunch inside this beautiful 1880's Victorian. Chef Tory cooks up award-winning creole delicacies, while the attentive staff makes you... more

From its first day, Emeril's Restaurant & the multitalented man who reinvents it with every meal became the focus of ecstatic praise. A decade after Emeril's Restaurant exploded onto the culinary scene, Emeril's has evolved & t... more

Arnaud's seems to have the lowest profile of all the classic old New Orleans restaurants, but undeservedly so, since it tops them in quality. You need to try at least one venerable, properly New Orleans atmospheric estab... more

The 19th-century French Impressionist, Edgar Degas, once lived in the fashionable Creole district. Cafe Degas is a charming place to eat outdoors, but with all the comforts of indoor dining. Located on Esplanande Avenue, this... more

Set in an 1877 townhouse, Upperline Restaurant is brought up-to-date by a collection of modern paintings. This oasis of Southern charm and Creole traditions creates a nostalgic ambiance. For starters, try Crispy Sweetbreads w... more

"Please, oh please, don't mention Lola's in the book!" beg our local foodie friends. Why? Because this small, special place doesn't take reservations, and the nightly wait is already long as it is. But we are going to sp... more