REGINA’S NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANT LIST - Updated Feb. 2024The Southern Food & Beverage Museum now known as the National Food & Beverage Foundation 1504 Oretha Haley Blvd is a must do tour!!! Hours: Wednesday through Monday, 11:00 to 5:30 Closed TuesdaysThe most current favorites of foodies- Marji’s GrillMamou for fine dining N-7 still trending…then Susan Spicer’s casual Rosedale is solid.I love a progressive dinner – especially in New Orleans where there are so many choices and never enough time. Remember that all of these are great stand-alone restaurants and in my favorite list!)*These 3 stops are all in one block in the Central Business DistrictI LOVE A PROGRESSIVE DINNER – ESPECIALLY IN NEW ORLEANS I do this to get two or three restaurants in one meal (but remember that all of these are great stand-alone restaurants and on my favorite list!)BAR MARILOU in theHotel Maison de la Luz (the bar) -546 Carondelet A drink and appetizer at this charming speakeasy- definitely the sexiest bar in New Orleans. SEA WORTHY 620 CARONDELET STREETSet in a classic Creole cottage built in 1832, Raw Bar and Oysters, Ceviche and more... Happy Hour: Monday – Friday: 4pm – 6pm. Late Night Happy Hour: Every day 11pm – 1am. Oyster / Raw bar menu served every day 4pm - 1am.JOSEPHINE-ESTELLE’S (Ace Hotel) 600 CarondeletMemphis Chefs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman, have their own signature style of combine Italian cooking with flavors of the American South. If you get to Memphis- they rule there as well with Hog and Hominy &(These 3 make for a great walking tour-burning off calories walking between stops)RUM BAR AT PALACE CAFÉ –605 Canal Street Start with a cocktail and appetizer- the best selection of rum!OYSTERS AT PECHE- 800 Magazine –Chef Ryan Prewitt (part of the Donald Link group) Love this restaurant- you night not want to go further but if you do stick with small plates and oysters at the barSMALL PLATES AT HERB SAINT BAR –just trust the bar tender’s recommendations- everything I have ever tried was perfection! MORE OF REGINA’S FAVORITES…..COCHON / Chef Donald Link & Stephen StryjewskiBUTCHER SHOP next door- amazing sandwiches!930 TCHOUPITOULAS (Warehouse District)PH. 504 588 2123Traditional Cajun dishes- using the best regional ingredients!
PATOIS – 6078 LAUREL (worth the cab ride!)My favorite NO neighborhood restaurant. I just love everything about it. IRENES – 529 BIENVILLE ST.In the Quarter- French Italian Cuisine (it seems to be everyone’s favorite. Plan way ahead to get in. COQUETTE- 2800 MAGAZINE Chef Michael Stolzfus never disappoints. This is always considered in the top ten in NO. Contemporary preparations of the best local ingredients.
PETITE GROCERY / Chef Justin Devillier4238 Magazine My favorite weekend brunch if I’m not at Angeline – great to walk down Magazine and shop after LILETTE / Chef John Harris3637 magazine street, between Louisiana and Napoleon 504.895.1636The sexiest restaurant in NO love the room and the French and Italian inspired cuisine AUGUST / Chef John Besh creation - Chef Todd Pulsinelli 301 Tchoupitoulas Street This high style, high end restaurant is beautiful with gorgeous food.SHAYA (Israeli Cuisine- created by Alan Shaya)4213 Magazine Street Phone: 504.891.4213 (I have not found the time to get here- but have known Alon long enough to know the good press is real!
NEW ORLEANS CLASSICSPASCAL’S MANALE – 1838 NAPOLEAN AVE.504 895-4877Famous for their BBQ shrimp, and it has gotten even better now that it has been adopted by the Brennan family.COMANDERS PALACE – 1403 Washington Ave. 504-899-8221Since 1890 it remains like its longtime owner the grand dame of New Orleans, Ella Brennan’s legacy is carried on by her family. Plan to make this your entire experience for the day in NO. A long lunch or dinner is essential when in NOGALATOIRES – 209 Bourbon Street 504.525.2021.Remains my favorite “classic” that never disappoints – just make sure you have anything with the béarnaise sauce and lump crab meat! So old school New Orleans- it is a must do!DICKIE BRENANS STEAK HOUSE – best martini and burger at the bar or excellent steak house with the best service I have ever had in NOLAANTOINES 713 St. Louis StreetIt all started here in 1840. Antoine’s for over 175 years is still owned and operated by fifth generation relatives of the original founder, Antoine Alciatore. They have added a casual piano bar concept as well. It is like a museum- so much to see inside the restaurant. OTHER NEW ORLEANS FOOD CLASSICS NOT TO BE MISSED
BEST OYSTERS- CASAMENTO’S 4330 MAGAZINETry the oysters any way they offer them!Also great Oysters at The Bourbon House in the Quarter. BEST PO BOYS -AVERYS ON TULANE 2510 Tulane Ave BEST MUFFALETTA -CENTRAL MARKET 923 Decatur StreetThe original – you can’t leave New Orleans without one – get one for the plane! BEST BEIGNETS -CAFÉ DU MONDE – 800 Decatur StreetOpen 24 hours a day closed 6pm December 24opens 6am December 26 BEST BAKERY – SUCRE location in the French Quarter and on Magazine- if you see one- go in!!!
PATOIS – 6078 LAUREL (worth the cab ride!)My favorite NO neighborhood restaurant. I just love everything about it. IRENES – 529 BIENVILLE ST.In the Quarter- French Italian Cuisine (it seems to be everyone’s favorite. Plan way ahead to get in. COQUETTE- 2800 MAGAZINE Chef Michael Stolzfus never disappoints. This is always considered in the top ten in NO. Contemporary preparations of the best local ingredients.
PETITE GROCERY / Chef Justin Devillier4238 Magazine My favorite weekend brunch if I’m not at Angeline – great to walk down Magazine and shop after LILETTE / Chef John Harris3637 magazine street, between Louisiana and Napoleon 504.895.1636The sexiest restaurant in NO love the room and the French and Italian inspired cuisine AUGUST / Chef John Besh creation - Chef Todd Pulsinelli 301 Tchoupitoulas Street This high style, high end restaurant is beautiful with gorgeous food.SHAYA (Israeli Cuisine- created by Alan Shaya)4213 Magazine Street Phone: 504.891.4213 (I have not found the time to get here- but have known Alon long enough to know the good press is real!
NEW ORLEANS CLASSICSPASCAL’S MANALE – 1838 NAPOLEAN AVE.504 895-4877Famous for their BBQ shrimp, and it has gotten even better now that it has been adopted by the Brennan family.COMANDERS PALACE – 1403 Washington Ave. 504-899-8221Since 1890 it remains like its longtime owner the grand dame of New Orleans, Ella Brennan’s legacy is carried on by her family. Plan to make this your entire experience for the day in NO. A long lunch or dinner is essential when in NOGALATOIRES – 209 Bourbon Street 504.525.2021.Remains my favorite “classic” that never disappoints – just make sure you have anything with the béarnaise sauce and lump crab meat! So old school New Orleans- it is a must do!DICKIE BRENANS STEAK HOUSE – best martini and burger at the bar or excellent steak house with the best service I have ever had in NOLAANTOINES 713 St. Louis StreetIt all started here in 1840. Antoine’s for over 175 years is still owned and operated by fifth generation relatives of the original founder, Antoine Alciatore. They have added a casual piano bar concept as well. It is like a museum- so much to see inside the restaurant. OTHER NEW ORLEANS FOOD CLASSICS NOT TO BE MISSED
BEST OYSTERS- CASAMENTO’S 4330 MAGAZINETry the oysters any way they offer them!Also great Oysters at The Bourbon House in the Quarter. BEST PO BOYS -AVERYS ON TULANE 2510 Tulane Ave BEST MUFFALETTA -CENTRAL MARKET 923 Decatur StreetThe original – you can’t leave New Orleans without one – get one for the plane! BEST BEIGNETS -CAFÉ DU MONDE – 800 Decatur StreetOpen 24 hours a day closed 6pm December 24opens 6am December 26 BEST BAKERY – SUCRE location in the French Quarter and on Magazine- if you see one- go in!!!