Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Harvey

"GQ's Golden Dish Award for Eggs Sardou, Commander’s Palace’s legacy speaks for itself. Located in the Garden District, Commander’s Palace is thought to be the original spot for a jazz brunch and patio dining. For contemporary Louisiana food and alfresco dining, look no further than Commander’s Palace."

"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."

"You can’t miss the grand turquoise Victorian restaurant Commander’s Palace when you’re strolling through the Garden District and it shouldn’t be skipped!. Enjoy a fine Creole dining experience that makes you feel like you’ve gone back in time."

"After a recent $20 million renovation, which included a complete gutting of the kitchen and the removal of the awkward restroom in the entrance hall/carriageway by the front door, the Grande Dame of New Orleans’ brunch restaurants is back, and better than ever, in that famous circa 1795 building. We spent Father’s Day brunch here, and it was my first time back since the renovation. All of the classic egg dishes that were invented here are still on the menu."

"Visitors can pop into boutique shops, voodoo stores, art galleries, iconic restaurants like Brennan’s, be entertained by street performers, admire the architecture and wrought iron balconies, and even visit inside the historic Gallier House. You might also notice Cafe Beignet on Royal Street which some say has better beignets than Cafe du Monde. You’ll have to compare and decide for yourself. As for me, it was a toss-up."

"A cornerstone of the French Quarter and one of the city’s great dining institutions, the iconic restaurant has been wowing diners for nearly seven decades. Though it features white tablecloths and dapperly dressed staff, it’s still fit for families. Save room for the Banana’s Foster, which was invented there, because it involves a fiery tableside preparation that will awe everyone."

"If you want a Po Boy, we recommend checking out Killer Po-Boys, if you want a fancy dining experience where you dress up and have another Commander’s Palace like experience head on over to Galatoire’s on Bourbon St., if you want some great gumbo head on over to the Gumbo Shop, or if you want some of the best oysters in town to check out Acme Oyster House for their famed seafood. We had a hard time choosing our last meal because all of the food we ate was so good."

"One of the four restaurants in the French Quarter boasting a James Beard awards, Galatoire's is the grand old man of the group. Since 1905, this high-end French-Creole restaurant on Bourbon Street has been the destination of choice of locals and tourists craving a world-class meal. The restaurants is open for lunch and dinner and the menu has virtually remained unchanged since its inception."

"If you're lucky enough to go on a night when soft-shell crab is on the menu, it'll be one of the best damn pieces of food you'll ever put in your mouth."

"GW Fins’s celebration of everything seasonal, fresh, and from the water is contagious, with chef Michael Nelson constantly churning out specials, and specialties, that convey the love and care brought to each dish. The white linen French Quarter restaurant adapted quickly during the pandemic, offering dishes that were takeout-appropriate as well as quarts of Nelson’s beloved sauces, soups, and sides; offering delivery for the first time ever; and selling fresh, uncooked seafood from its supplier. That dedication to its product — lobster, fish collars, sheepshead, sea bass, and more — and diners make GW Fins a standout."

"This 20-year-old success story is an elegant, old-fashioned dining room with wooden posts and beams – reminiscent of a ship’s masts. It has lashings of sea-blue and metallic, marine-inspired art. The menu is a mix of trad southern hospitality (lobster bisque, red snapper with okra) and international (lionfish ceviche, tuna tacos); co-founder chef Tenney Finn is so knowledgeable about the fruits of the sea that he’s known as the fishmonger of the South."

"This French Quarter restaurant is known for having one of the best gumbos in New Orleans. There’s also a really great wine list to go with your food."

"Hot dogs and cool jazz make a delicious Frenchmen Street pairing. Take a break from club-hopping to fill your belly with inventive goodness from one of the most popular cheap eats in New Orleans. Choose your sausage—traditional, crawfish, alligator, and more—then go wild with toppings ranging from blue cheese to crawfish etouffee in what Dat Dog calls “jazz improvisation on a bun.” Or let the bandmaster lead with specials like the Bacon Werewolf with Slovenian sausage and sauerkraut."

"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?"

"Marigny: This location of weenie and beer emporium Dat Dog has the best balcony for people watching on Frenchmen, whether it's lunchtime or late night."

"We met a lovely local family on Mardi Gras Day who invited us for a play date with their kids at City Park, which is awesome by the way!. Besides all the fun activities you can do in City Park such as rent pedal boats or kayaks, play mini-golf, ride a carousel or miniature train, and visit Storyland’s colorful storybook sculptures, it’s also home to Morning Call which serves beignets, and New Orleans style coffee, the classic café au lait, 24 hours a day!. Also on the menu are other NOLA favorites like jambalaya and gumbo."

"The beignet/café au lait stand— which operated in the French Market for 100 years prior to a Metairie move in the 70s— is like the godfather of NOLA's greasy spoons. The newest location in City Park is open 24 hours with gumbo, alligator sausage, beignets, and servers that range from aloof to indifferent."

"My biggest problem was that there were probably 10 employees and not a lot customers and the beignets we ordered were not f..."

"Wife took me to Houston's for my birthday and treated me to a great Prime Rib. The food was good, and the service attentive. We enjoyed the music…"

"Fried oysters St. Charles are served over creamed spinach and artichokes with lemon aioli. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily."

"This Uptown locals favorite for crawfish has covered outdoor seating in the front and back, though the few tables along the front porch are the most coveted. A neighborhood throwback with a lively but relaxing atmosphere, regulars also love Frankie & Johnny’s for po’ boys, chargrilled oysters, and cold beers."

"A seafood combo platter includes fried shrimp, catfish, oysters, a crab cake, french fries and salad. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily."

"This place is a hole in the wall, but its for mature groups, has cheap beer, is in a great night spot and feels like you're dining in someone's…"

"4301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-1288; www.eatbrooklyn.net. A Brooklyn Florentine pie is topped with chicken, spinach, artichoke, garlic and Alfredo sauce."

"If you’re visiting NOLA and staying in the Quarter and looking for great Creole-Italian nearby that’s something above a muffaletta, Irene’s is definitely your best bet. And you’ll be even more pleased if you have a hankering for comfort dishes prepared with generous amounts of butter, cream, and cheese. Just be prepared to make a reservation in advance or you’re sure to run into a serious wait for a table."

"For a taste of the Creole-Italian cuisine that is one of New Orleans’ culinary signatures, follow the smell of garlic to Irene’s new French Quarter home. The family-owned restaurant has cooked classics like house-made pasta topped with soft shell crab and a cream sauce, duck St. Philip, and lasagne Bolognese since 1992. The new location on Bienville exudes all the charm of the original."

"Since 1993, upscale Italian classics draw crowds to this homey yet elegant dining room with a piano bar. 529 Bienville St, in the heart of the French Quarter."