Restaurants

Some travelers collect souvenirs. We collect restaurant recommendations.

One of the first things we research before visiting a new destination is where to eat. From hidden neighborhood gems and family-owned restaurants to iconic local institutions, we believe some of the best travel memories are made around a table.

This page is dedicated to memorable meals, favorite restaurants, and food experiences that are worth sharing. You'll find recommendations from New Orleans and beyond, along with the stories, dishes, and discoveries that made them stand out.

Whether you're looking for the perfect bowl of gumbo, a hole-in-the-wall breakfast spot, a memorable date-night restaurant, or a meal that's worth planning a trip around, you'll find it here.

After all, some destinations are chosen for the sights. We choose ours for what's on the menu.

Featured Restaurant Story

The Restaurant We Take Every Visitor To

What started as the first stop on a New Orleans food tour ended with Blake eating so much roast beef po-boy that he struggled through the rest of the tour. Years later, Mahony's remains the restaurant we recommend most often and the first place we take visitors.

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Restaurant Moments