New Orleans, Louisiana

Specializing in fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients, Bourbon House is renowned for its Gulf oysters, served straight up or topped with champagne mignonette and Cajun caviar. The menu seamlessly blends classic Creole dishes with innovative creations, providing a dining experience that’s both traditional and modern. Located on bustling Bourbon Street, the restaurant features airy dining spaces with large picture windows that offer a lively view of the action outside. Beyond its exceptional seafood, Bourbon House boasts one of the most extensive bourbon selections in the country, making it a haven for bourbon enthusiasts.

Fine dining is at its best at Antoine’s, one of the oldest family-run restaurant in the United States, operating since 1840. This classic old-world grand dame of French-Creole cuisine is not only elegant but also rich in history as the birthplace of Oysters Rockefeller.

While the burgers at Company Burger might forgo some traditional toppings like lettuce and tomato, they more than makeup for it with unique homemade condiments like basil mayonnaise and Creole honey mustard, adding a distinctly New Orleans flair. Whether you opt for beef, turkey, or lamb, every choice here is a winner. At Company Burger, there’s no such thing as a wrong order—just great flavor.

As the French Quarter’s premier destination for high-quality seafood, GW Fins offers an ever-changing menu that showcases fresh catches at their seasonal peak. Housed in a turn-of-the-century warehouse, the restaurant features 210 dining seats, stunning graduated ceilings, and grand windows with views over the French Quarter. The dress code is "dressy casual," with gentlemen requested to wear collared shirts.

Located in a 19th-century French-Creole building in the Central Business District, August is the brainchild of famed chef John Besh. Here, contemporary French cuisine is crafted with fresh ingredients and a nod to Besh’s southern Louisiana roots. Warm hardwood floors, mahogany paneling, gallant columns, and antique mirrors give the interior a touch of majesty. There are three dining rooms and a two-story wine room.

Boasting authentic Southern Cajun cuisine, Cochon utilizes locally grown pork, seafood, and produce to stay true to New Orleans' culinary heritage. Cochon's chefs employ traditional preparation and cooking methods to deliver genuine flavors. Housed in a renovated warehouse, Cochon offers a modern yet cozy atmosphere that perfectly complements its hometown charm.

Broussard’s, a historic New Orleans institution since 1920, offers an exquisite dining experience with high-end Creole cuisine in an elegant, timeless setting. Guests can savor dinner in the beautifully appointed dining rooms, enjoy a jazz brunch in the intimate courtyard, or unwind with crafted cocktails at the Empire Bar.

At Ancora, pizzas are baked to perfection in a wood-burning oven brought all the way from Naples, following traditional Neapolitan methods for the dough. The result is authentic, simply delicious pies. The menu also features alternatives centered around cured meats, which are equally worth trying.