City Guide

Best American Restaurants in New Orleans

By HypedAbout · 9 places · New Orleans

9 American restaurants in New Orleans that creators actually filmed, ranked by how many of them went.

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   Li'l Dizzy's Cafe

   American · Tremé / Lafitte · $$ Loved it

   Ross Eats · I Ate The Best Food in New Orleans · Jul 2026
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   Emeril's

   American · Lower Garden District · $$$ Loved it

   S3 · We Ate at NEW ORLEANS BEST Restaurant | 2 Michelin Emeril's · Jun 2026
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   Willa Jean

   American · Warehouse District · $$ Loved it

   • Spicy Honey Fried Chicken and Biscuit I think I actually forgot how good this gravy was in between bites. Everything's better with that sausage gravy.
   • Shrimp and Grits The cheesy grits are really nice.

   JOLLY · Two Brits try Shrimp and Grits for the first time! · Nov 2023
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   Phở Tầu Bay Restaurant

   American · Central Business District · $$$

   Anthony Bourdain · Bourdain — The Layover (2011)
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   Cochon Restaurant

   American · Lower Garden District · $$$

   Anthony Bourdain · Bourdain — The Layover (2011)
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   New Orleans Original Daiquiris

   American · Desire Area · $$$

   Anthony Bourdain · Bourdain — The Layover (2011)
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   Kingpin

   American · Uptown/Carrollton · $$$

   Anthony Bourdain · Bourdain — The Layover (2011)
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   Jacques-Imo's

   American · Leonidas · $$$

   Anthony Bourdain · Bourdain in New Orleans
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   Antoine's Restaurant

   American · French Quarter · $$$

   Anthony Bourdain · Bourdain — No Reservations (2007)

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