13 Restaurants You Have To Visit In New Orleans Before You Die
There are some truly special restaurants all around New Orleans–it can be really difficult to figure out which ones are important to try. But we here at Only in New Orleans have you covered. We’ve found the 13 most delicious restaurants in New Orleans that you have to visit before you die. Here’s your bucket list for the city in 2016….
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This unique Creole cafe in mid-city offers delicious and authentic creole favorites.
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The service here alone makes this restaurant worth a visit.
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One of the latest spin-offs from the amazing John Besh dynasty, Shaya serves up Mediterranean food like you have never tasted it before.
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The diner food here sets the standard for diners throughout New Orleans.
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The unique and creative cuisine here, along with healthy and vegetarian options, makes Carmo an unforgettable experience.
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The small plates and larger options here scour the best of southern and New Orleans cuisine in a sweet atmosphere.
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An emphasis on fresh ingredients and creative plates makes Dante's Kitchen an excellent choice.
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Taco Tuesdays alone makes The Rum House a must visit--not to mention the amazing mixed drinks here.
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The Chinese food here has served as the standard in New Orleans for years.
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There's something amazing about the ways Cochon sinks into pork and the dishes made here will blow you away.
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Vietnamese food is crucial to New Orleans cuisine at this point and Lily's has some of the best.
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The creative and unusual environs of this restaurant are an amazing accent to the delicious food here.
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Another newer restaurant on this list, Green Goddess has wowed residents and visitors alike for their creative dishes.
Which of these restaurants have you been to? Which do you think are the best restaurants in New Orleans? Where do you like to go? Let us know your thoughts! We love to hear your feedback.
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