One of the best parts of traveling is trying out new foods. If you're headed to New Orleans, you may want to add one or more of these best restaurants to your itinerary.
Interview with Mark Romig - New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation
To bring you the most unique and well known restaurants in New Orleans, LoveToKnow interviewed Mark Romig, CEO of New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation. Born in New Orleans, he has spent his life enjoying the fine restaurants and unique food of New Orleans. As head of the city's tourism agency, he makes it his business to promote the world's best food to anyone he entertains.
New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation (NOTMC) serves as the City of New Orleans' leisure travel promotion agency. NOTMC is a private economic development corporation created under Louisiana State Law to foster jobs and economic growth by developing the tourism industry in New Orleans.
1. K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen
416 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 524-7394
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Attire: Business Casual
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Types: Cajun, Contemporary
Description: Owned and operated by Chef Paul Prudhomme since 1979, K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen has recently undergone a complete renovation and now features scenic balcony and romantic courtyard dining, spacious dining rooms, three kitchens and a bakery. There is also K's Parlor for private parties and corporate events, which can seat up to 60 people. For larger functions, the entire upstairs is available and seats a maximum of 115 guests. In addition, K-Paul's offers special menus for off-site events that can accommodate seated dinners up to 150 people and receptions for 1,200 guests.
Website: K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen
2. Commander's Palace
1403 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 899-8221
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required)
Open For: Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Types: Contemporary, Creole, Louisiana
Description: New Orleans Magazine 1996 Chef of the Year. New Orleans Magazine 1995 Favorite Overall Restaurant. GQ's Golden Dish Award for Eggs Sardou. Located in the historic Garden District. You can walk through the kitchen to the bar and patio. Rated five stars. Original Jazz brunch, patio dining - Commander's Palace - that's what living in New Orleans is all about!
Website: Commander's Palace
3. Antoine's
713 St. Louis St., New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 581-4422
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required)
Open For: Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Types: French, Creole
Description: Since 1840, world-renowned Antoine's Restaurant has set the standard that made New Orleans one of the greatest dining centers of the world. Known for their Oysters Rockefeller.
Website: Antoine's
4. Arnaud's Restaurant
813 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 523-5433
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required)
Open for: Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Types: French, Creole
Description: Leader of the culinary old guard since 1918. Dinner & Dixieland at world-famous Arnaud's with legendary Creole cuisine and music in the Jazz Room every night from 6:30. Enjoy Sunday brunch and jazz. Try fine cigars, cognacs, ports in Arnaud's Bar. Visit the Mardi Gras museum.Thirteen private dining rooms for special occasions are available.
Website: Arnaud's Restaurant
5. The Rib Room
621 St. Louis St., Omni Royal Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7045
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required)
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Cuisine Types: Cajun, Contemporary
Description: This popular spot (even with the locals) is best known for its prime rib and huge martinis. Other excellent selections include, wood grilled rotisseries, spit-roasted rack of lamb, grilled barrel-cut tenderloin, roasted shrimp, and juicy, pan-seared salmon, served with wilted spinach and fried leeks.
Website: The Rib Room
For more information on area restaurants, visit New Orleans Online.
