Ralph’s on the Park
From Cajun scotch eggs served with boudin sausage and cheese-grit soufflé to boudin-sausage stuffed chicken accompanied by chocolate chip waffles, this intimated neighborhood in City Park's brunch menu puts a palate-exciting twist on the typical breakfast grub.
Domilise’s Po Boys
New Orleans is famous for its Po-Boys, and few restaurants make them better than this uptown neighborhood grab-and-go spot. Perhaps it's because of their years of experience (they've been serving up po-boys since 1924), but whether they're stuffed with shrimp, oysters or roast beef, the sandwiches always keep customers coming back for more.
Willie Mae's Scotch House
Those with a comfort food craving head to this iconic eatery, which has become a local favorite due to its decadent fried chicken, which they claim is "America's best." Crunchy and golden brown, this splurge-worthy dish is generally served up with red beans and rice or fries.
Drago's
This casual (and often) spot is famed for its charbroiled oysters, which are brushed with a garlic, butter and herb sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan and Romano cheese before they are grilled in their shell. The seafood dish is so popular here that they churn out 900 dozen charbroiled oysters a day.
Antoine's Restaurant
The restaurant, which has been around since 1840, serves up French-Creole grub in a historic setting. This local favorite is known for its oysters Rockefeller, which originated there in 1889.
Mr. B's
‘Nawlins residents and visitors flock to this city staple for lunch to feast on their famous BBQ shrimp, but that isn't the only grub they've got cooking. Gumbo, shrimp and grits, fried soft shell crab and Tres Leches cake are also on the menu
Central Grocery
This Italian market doesn't have a restaurant inside, but it is the place to go to get a taste of the original muffaletta, The sandwich was invented her 60 years ago and consists of a variety of cold cuts (salami, pepperoni and ham to name a few and Swiss and provolone cheeses. After you grab one here, go sit by the nearby riverwalk and enjoy the view.
Brennan's
For brunch, folks run to this French Quarter restaurant to take a bite out of their Bananas Foster—which started here. Eggs Hussarde (poached eggs over Canadian bacon and Holland rusks) are also the rage here.
Galatoire's
The pommes soufflé here is so good that it topped Chef John Besh's "Best Thing I Ever Ate" list when he appeared on the Travel Channel. As diners decide what to order, their taste buds are baited with hot French bread before they nibble on some of the restaurant's most noted dishes, like shrimp remoulade, turtle soup and trout topped with crabmeat and almonds.
Cafe Du Monde
When it comes to getting a taste of a decadent beignet, look no further than the world famous Café Du Monde. A long line of people waiting to munch on the mouthwatering desserts usually wraps around the building, but once you taste just one, you'll see exactly why it's worth the wait.