Best places: Fine dining restaurants in Orleans Parish

Seafood from a coal grill & raw bar, plus local brews, are found in rustic digs with weathered wood.

Elegant Creole classics, martinis & a long wine list offered in a bustling, homey space.

American fare & creative cocktails served in a breezy, historical cottage with a pool & cabana bar.

Swanky hotel restaurant with an extensive menu of Creole fare, plus a 10,000-bottle wine cellar.

Intimate bar serves French cuisine & wine by the glass, bottle or flight, plus courtyard seating.

Special-occasion spot serving modern, seasonal Louisiana fare in a refined, wood-paneled space.

Classic upscale restaurant & lounge featuring Creole cuisine, cocktails & Dixieland jazz since 1918.

Stylish place with a sophisticated Creole menu, 3 dining rooms, a bar & weekend piano music.

Airy, upscale spot serving locally sourced French & New American fare by lauded chef Aaron Burgau.

Sparkling wines & small plates served in a polished modern setting with outdoor seating.

Refined Creole bistro in the Hotel Monteleone with a seasonal menu & a revolving carousel bar.

Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting

Classic steakhouse fare with a Creole twist in a posh, wood-paneled space with a busy happy hour.

Historic, circa-1920 fine-dining spot for high-end Creole fare, plus an intimate courtyard.

Intimate, secluded spot for sophisticated New American-French cuisine, housed in a former pharmacy.

Chef Susan Spicer cooks creative Louisiana fare in a charming old cottage with a lush courtyard.

👍👍 Amazing food, chef, service, and experience! I did not know much about Senegalese food or culture prior to dining here. Keep in mind that this is communal style dining with each table seating six guests. My boyfriend and I were seated with two other lovely couples, and it was a blast getting to meet...

Family-friendly chain eatery offering steaks & Gulf Coast seafood in laid-back surroundings.

Fine-dining century-old institution serving French-Creole fare in upscale space (jackets required).

Argentine steakhouse with simply prepared cuts & pisco sours in a rustic space with exposed beams.