Fine food is always in season. Spice up your Valentine’s Day at these incredible New Orleans Restaurants!
Audubon Clubhouse by Dickie Brennan
You must try the Seared Tuna Quinoa at the Audubon Clubhouse by Dickie Brennan & Co. A vibrant dish with chili-roasted carrots, arugula, and peanut butter & ginger vinaigrette. Open to the public for lunch, brunch, and dinner!
Breads On Oak
With Carnival Season in full swing, come by for Breads On Oak’s award-winning King Cake creations, all-natural and plant-based with organic ingredients. Flavors include Cream Cheese, Bavarian Cream, Almond Cream, and Salted Praline Pecan. Also, ask about Adult Flavors.
Briquette
A historic gem tucked cozily among the historic warehouse district, Briquette offers the finest in modern tastes and design. Featuring a signature open kitchen and an 18-foot seafood display, enjoy watching fresh fish being prepared before your eyes on red-hot briquettes while sampling an extensive wine list and beautifully crafted cocktails. Join us on Valentine’s Day for a special 3-course meal at $65 per person from 5 pm to close. Open Mardi Gras Day 11 am-9 pm!
Juan’s Flying Burrito
With a wide selection of options, from street tacos to unique burritos, Juan’s Flying Burrito is where New Orleans gets their Creole Mex fix. Come into one of their four New Orleans locations to try their new Tofu Street Tacos with adobo tofu, cilantro, diced white onions, and cotija cheese.
La Petite Grocery
Charming guests for two decades on Magazine Street, La Petite Grocery is a beloved Uptown gem celebrating over 20 years of business. Menu favorites include Turtle Bolognese and Blue Crab Beignets, among other creative adaptations of New Orleans cuisine.Â
Lil Dizzy’s
A third-generation family-owned restaurant located in the heart of the Treme neighborhood and the only Baquet-owned restaurant still running. Lil Dizzy’s Café features some of the finest gumbo and fried chicken in a city known for both. Come on down and taste the difference a little history makes!
Loretta’s Authentic Pralines
Loretta’s Authentic Pralines has been in business for over 35 years. Loretta was the first African American woman to successfully own and operate her own praline company in New Orleans. Today, Loretta’s Authentic Pralines is a thriving business with two locations.
Mother’s Restaurant
Did you know that debris, the popular po’ boy topping made of flavorful beef au jus (gravy) generously flecked with shredded roast beef, originated at Mother’s? Over a half-century ago, the founder made a po-boy for a regular out of the shredded roast beef remnants which fell into the pan while the meat was being sliced. He scooped up pan gravy to moisten it—and a classic was born.
New Orleans Creole Cookery
New Orleans Creole Cookery prides itself on offering the finest in Cajun and Creole cuisine in a stylish and innovative fashion that excites audiences and ignites appetites. With Carnival Season rapidly approaching, NOCC is your hub for families and friends to sit down for the finest in comfort dining. Join us on Valentine’s Day for a 3-course meal at $65 per person! Open Mardi Gras Day 11 am-9 pm. Make reservations now for Mardi Gras Weekend in the French Quarter.
Sukho Thai
Serving fine Classical Thai cuisine in New Orleans over 20 years. Uncompromising authenticity, bold Thai spices, and healthy ingredients make SukhoThai a foodie favorite. Distinctive seafood, spicy curries, scrumptious noodles, broad vegan/ gluten-free options, Thai cocktails and sake.
Tacos del Cartel
Tacos del Cartel’s birria tacos are a fan favorite—tender, flavorful, and rooted in tradition. The presentation pays homage to Mexican customs— like putting their clothes on a clothesline a unique touch that sparks conversation and adds to the experience of the wonderful Mexican gem.
Thaihey
Thaihey NOLA presents novel Thai Cuisine with a cozy space in the French Quarter. We offer a concise menu with regional gems from across Thailand including delightful vegan and vegetarian dishes; including these delicious Green Curry Pork Dumplings with Kurobuta Pork.
