Uptown Restaurants

Have a memorable meal in one of the city's most memorable neighborhoods

From classic to modern, upscale to casual, and brunch to cheap eats, there’s something for every foodie in Uptown New Orleans. Savor classic Creole cuisine and fusion flavors in a neighborhood so vast you’ll need multiple meals to explore. Hop aboard the St. Charles Avenue streetcar and head Uptown for the feast of a lifetime.

Fine Dining in Uptown New Orleans 

Uptown has a lot to offer in the tune of fine dining. The James Beard Award-winning restaurant Commander’s Palace offers Haute Creole cuisine in a quintessential New Orleans dining experience. Brigtsen’s is a restaurant in the Riverbend offering a warm and friendly atmosphere and delicious Creole cuisine. Newcomer on the block Dakar NOLA takes diners on a journey to Senegal with dishes served family style and accompanied with a story. Osteria Lupo showcases Northern Italian cuisine and Atchafalaya embraces New Orleans culinary traditions while pushing boundaries.

Cheap Eats in Uptown New Orleans 

Feelin’ fancy but dining on a dime? Uptown has plenty of budget eats ranging a variety of cuisine. Grab a po-boy from Domilise’s or a pizza from Reginelli’s. Located on Magazine Street, Stein’s Market is an old-school, New York-style deli, and Empanola puts a twist on the empanada by offering fillings like crawfish étouffée and shrimp and cheese. Head to Freret Street for rotisserie chicken sandwiches from Good Bird and smash burgers from The Company Burger. Tchoupitoulas Street is lined with taco shops, including Barracuda, El Cucuy, and Avo Taco.

Brunch in Uptown New Orleans 

Brunch lovers have plenty of options to choose from in Uptown New Orleans. On Magazine Street alone, check out Birdy’s, Surrey's Café & Juice Bar, or Gris Gris. Dine on pani puri and Chinese chicken rice & dumplings at Mister Mao or shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles at Jack Rose.

Romantic Restaurants in Uptown New Orleans 

Date night is easy when in Uptown New Orleans. Fall in love over crêpes at La Crêpe Nanou. Or, have your lady and the tramp moment over pasta at Avo. Patois, Lilette, and La Petite Grocery are all romantic French restaurants, or you could take your date to Jamila’s Café, LUVI, or Hungry Eyes for a little something different. And we can’t forget dessert! Lucy Boone Ice Cream, Sucré, or Creole Creamery will put a cherry on the night.