Bars
Atchafalaya Restaurant
East Riverside
Closed9:30 AM – 9 PM$$
Creative Louisiana fare, drinks & brunch B…
Local Restaurants in New Orleans, LA
Family-run kitchens, taquerias, diners and chef-owned rooms. No chains, no franchises — just places locals actually eat. Everything below is in New Orleans — open hours, ratings and directions are live.
Local Restaurants in New Orleans
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19 spots
Food
Shift Nola
Marigny
Closed12 PM – 6 PM$
Restaurant in Marigny
Bars
Nikkei Izakaya
Tremé / Lafitte
Closed5 PM – 10 PM$
Asian fusion restaurant in Tremé / Lafitte
Food
Bistro Daisy
Audubon
ClosedClosed$$$
Quaint cottage crafting New American & Sou…
Food
The Independent Caveau NOLA
Gert Town
Hours not listed$$
Educational institution in Gert Town
Food
Paladar 511
Marigny
Closed10 AM – 9:30 PM$$
Local & imported talent helm the kitchen a…
Food
Irene's
French Quarter
ClosedClosed$$
Upscale Italian classics draw crowds to th…
Food
Jacques-Imo's
Leonidas
ClosedClosed$$
Quirky, mural-lined hot spot luring locals…
Bars
Mandina's Restaurant
Mid-City
Closed11 AM – 9 PM$$
Casual choice with a varied menu featuring…
Food
Palm&Pine
French Quarter
Closed10:30 AM – 9 PM$$
Relaxed, brick-lined eatery serving local,…
Coffee
The High Hat Cafe
Freret
Closed11 AM – 9 PM$$
Catfish, pimiento cheese & other Southern …
Bars
Pulcinella!
Seventh Ward
ClosedClosed$$
Italian restaurant in Seventh Ward
Food
Frankie & Johnny's
West Riverside
Closed11 AM – 8 PM$$
Cozy, dimly lit bistro specializing in fri…
Coffee
The Commissary - Market + Kitchen by Dickie Brennan & Co.
Lower Garden District
ClosedClosed$
American restaurant in Lower Garden Distri…
Food
King Brasserie + Bar
Central Business District
Closed7 AM – 9 PM$$
Restaurant in Central Business District
Food
Daisy Dukes Creole Kitchen
Central Business District
Closed8 AM – 12 AM$$
Local chain serving seafood & Cajun-Southe…
Food
Patois
West Riverside
Closed10:30 AM – 2 PM$$$
Airy, upscale spot serving locally sourced…
Food
Queen Trini Lisa
Mid-City
ClosedClosed$
Caribbean restaurant in Mid-City
Food
La Petite Grocery
East Riverside
Closed10:30 AM – 9:30 PM$$$
Made-from-scratch Louisiana fare in a quai…