COOLinary New Orleans is your chance to try some of the best meals in town at New Orleans’ best restaurants. And this year, COOLinary has been extended beyond its usual August run into September, giving you 46 days to feast your way through New Orleans without breaking the bank, as participating restaurants offer two-course lunch menus for $28 or less and three-course brunch and dinner menus for $58 or less.

With cuisine ranging from contemporary to Italian, Asian, and French, it’s also a fantastic time to try out some of NOLA’s most classic Creole and Cajun cuisine. Whether it’s the iconic pink exterior of Brennan’s in the French Quarter, the private dining rooms tucked all around Antoine's, or the charming courtyard at Napoleon House, many of these restaurants have been around for decades (in fact, some are over 100) and are all bucket-list dining destinations in NOLA. 

Beyond the grand dames, you’ll also find standout seafood restaurants like Clesi’s, wrap-around balconies overlooking Jackson Square at both Tableau and Muriel’s, and gumbo and other iconic dishes at spots like Gris-Gris, Mr. B’s, and Gabrielle.

See our top picks below or click here to see a full list of participating restaurants.