Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Garden District

"1403 Washington Ave., (504) 899-8221; www.commanderspalace.com. Duck fat-seared bluefin tuna is served with Meyer lemon grilled greens and sweet potato boulangere with miso-lemon grass veal bone jus and foie gras ganache. Reservations recommended."

"This world-famous dessert was first created right here at Brennan’s restaurant by chef Paul Blange in 1951 when he was challenged to create a dish featuring the fruit. The delectable result is now the most ordered item on the Brennan’s menu. Patron’s of the restaurant will dine here just to order the Banana Foster having dined elsewhere for dinner."

"If you want to experience one of the best brunches in the French Quarter, stop looking and head to Brennan’s. Since 1946, this fine-dining landmark on Royal Street is famous for its Creole cuisine, posh breakfasts, and bananas Foster dessert. You can’t mistake the building – just look for the iconic pink exterior."

"A Friday lunch at Galatoire’s is the stuff of legend, but good luck getting in. The black and white tiled downstairs dining room at the more than a century old Bourbon Street reprieve is the only acceptable place to sit, but it doesn’t take reservations (and lines to get in can be long). Eater favorites include the Galatoire goute (crabmeat maison and shrimp remoulade); pompano meuniere with crabmeat; oysters Rockefeller; and fried soft shell crab laced with brown butter when it’s in season."

"A post shared by MyLifeStory🎩 (@happyvirus37) on Mar 21, 2019 at 5:48am PDT. This century-old restaurant is known for its amazing fine-dining experience and delicious Creole cuisine. This fancy and elegant restaurant has set its standard through their French Creole standards and great cocktails served for ages."

"In 1905, founder Jean Galatoire brought French recipes and traditions to New Orleans with his restaurant. Galatoire’s has continued thriving with the help of his descendants. The original culinary customs have been preserved because the restaurant believes in consistency."

"GW Fins on Iberville is the place where chef Tenney Flynn and co-owner Gary Wollerman have been cooking the best and freshest seafood in New Orleans for close to 20 years—quite the statement in a city that adores its seafood. The daily menu, which is settled upon at 4pm, depends on what seafood the staff was able to find that same morning. If you're lucky, the lobster dumplings will be there, as well as the "scalibut," the venue’s signature dish featuring halibut, sea scallops and risotto."

"If you enjoy seafood dishes with a bit of international flair, then GW Fins is a good option. On the menu, you will find dishes featuring seafood from everywhere from the Gulf to New Zealand. The restaurant is co-owned by Gary Wollerman and Chef Tenney Flynn."

"New Orleans' location on Lake Pontchartrain and near the Gulf of Mexico means that restaurants have access to fresh seafood. AT GW Fins, Chef Tenney Flynn uses fresh ingredients to..."

"If it’s tubular tastes that you seek, Dat Dog is here to delight your every desire. Yes, the classic Vienna beef with ketchup is on the menu, but it’s wildly outshined by the dozens of other elaborate combinations. Go all-in on an alligator dog with dat sauce and nana’s slaw."

"Address: 5030 Freret St (although the restaurant has four other locations in Magazine st, Frenchmen st, Lafayette and College st.). Phone number: (504) 899-6883. What’s better than some smooth jazz?"

"The sprawling stand is painted in primary hues, as if the work had been outsourced to a talented kindergarten...Read More"

"Visitors seeking the best malls in Greater New Orleans must only venture slightly north of the city to find Lakeside Shopping Center. This expansive retail hub is one of the area's most popular malls with more than 120 well-known stores including M.A.C., Dillard's, Lane Bryant, Gap, Old Navy and Eddie Bauer, as well as boutiques such as Ann Taylor Loft and Talbot's. Lakeside Shopping Center offers seemingly endless shopping opportunities for men and women (and enough distractions for kids)."

"One of the more modern designs, this Marigny coffee house has a chic facade that breathes new life into the definition of a corner coffeeshop. Inside, you can work from a table or the eponymous orange couch. View this post on Instagram"

"Prince Conti Hotel, 830 Conti St., (504) 577-2237; www.bombayclubneworleans.com. Ginger beer-braised beef short ribs are served with brown butter, ginger-garlic fried rice, caramelized Savoy cabbage and curry-roasted peanut and herb salad. Reservations accepted."

"* Just a short walk away from here is Lafayette Cemetery, where the inspiration for Lester's tomb sits, and has also recently been a filming location for the vampire-themed show The Originals. You can also find the coven house of American Horror Story in the Garden District, AND the house that was the inspiration for Disneyland's Haunted Mansion!. * Is it any surprise that after our self-led tour of the Garden District we were inspired to take what turned out to be an amazing ghost tour of the French Quarter the following night?!. * * * * #neworleans #nola #bigeasy #ig_neworleans #gltlove #followyournola #igersneworleans #igersnola #alwaysneworleans #visitneworleans #discovernola #flashesofdelight #photosinbetween #wearetravelgirls #theprettycities #unlimitedparadise #sheisnotlost #darlingescapes #femmetravel #globelletravels #openmyworld #thatauthenticfeeling #pursuepretty #traveldeeper #letsgoeverywhere #forbestravelguide #mytinyatlas #dametraveler #timeoutsociety #huffpostgram"

"Of all the cemeteries in New Orleans, Lafayette exudes the strongest sense of subtropical Southern Gothic. The stark contrast of moldering crypts and gentle decay with the forceful fertility of the fecund greenery is incredibly jarring. It’s a place filled with stories – of German and Irish immigrants, deaths by yellow fever, social societies doing right by their dead – that pulls the living into New Orleans’ long, troubled past."

"New Orleans found itself amid a large influx of Italian, German, Irish, and American immigrants from the North when this magnolia-shaded…"

"If you seek satisfying soul food made with love, this cozy spot in the shadow of the airport delivers. Each day brings a fresh plate lunch for under $10, and any day may bring slow-cooked red or white beans with hunks of ham, roasted pork ribs, smothered chicken, smothered okra, stuffed bell peppers, fried catfish or seafood stew. You can’t go wrong here."

"500 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2999; www.corneroysterhousefrenchquarter.com. Char-broiled oysters are topped with Parmesan and herbs and served with French bread. Reservations accepted."

"Situated along Lake Pontchartrain is a restaurant that boasts lovely sunset views and delicious food to enjoy it with. The lakefront restaurant offers a traditional New Orleans menu, including local favorites with a twist. Brisbi’s is one of a handful of restaurants that combines a cool breeze and dining."

"Located just around the corner from the Blue Crab, Brisbi’s offers a similar experience with Lakefront dining and outdoor seating. Take in the sunset from one of their many outdoor tables. Photo courtesy: Brisbi’s Lakefront Restaurant"

"West End/Lakeshore: Like Blue Crab, a menu that focuses on the West End seafood houses of yore. Great seafood, drinks, and views."

"Located on the historic Jackson Square, Stanley Restaurant is an elegant restaurant with a beautifully appointed dining room with lovely views of the St. Louis Cathedral and downtown New Orleans. The stylish eatery serves all-day breakfast and brunch, a variety of gourmet sandwiches, and house-made ice cream desserts, and their old-fashioned a soda fountain serves non-alcoholic drinks. Chef Scott Boswell (of Stella! fame) helms Stanley and creates mouth-watering dishes like Bananas Foster French Toast, Fried Oyster Benedict, and a not-for-the-faint-hearted Breakfast Platter of cornmeal-crusted soft-shell crab and Louisiana oysters, poached eggs, Gulf shrimp, Canadian bacon, and creamy Hollandaise sauce on toasted English muffin."

"Bananas Foster is a classic New Orleans dessert, so why not eat dessert for breakfast with the Bananas Foster French Toast at Stanley’s?. That said, this menu isn’t shy when it comes to decadent flavors. Chow down on the eggs Acadiana, which comes with poached eggs and creole hollandaise on toasted French bread."

"Definitely not short for options when it comes to breakfast, but we, of course, suggest that you start (or finish) with the pancakes, topped with vanilla ice cream and Louisiana cane syrup with the option to add bananas, toasted walnuts, or blueberries."

"A post shared by Lea Blackburn (@blackburn.lea) on Jan 24, 2019 at 12:39pm PST. Located in Canal Street inside the Saint Hotel, this renowned restaurant can offer you a plethora of choices to satisfy your taste buds ranging from the Southern classics to the savory martinis to satiate your desires. This chic restaurant also offers great buffets with a large spread of dishes."