Best Restaurants Near City Park in New Orleans

With "breathtaking" balcony views of City Park oaks "dripping with moss" , Ralph Brennan's "elegant" Mid-City namesake provides a "romantic" backdrop for enjoying "high-quality" Contemporary Louisianan fare from a "dependable kitchen" ; though pricey, it's "the perfect place to celebrate" , making anything from "company functions" to "after-work" drinks from the "cool bar" a "memorable experience."

"High cuisine meets street food" at this Mid-City pho joint, where the cooking "marries Creole and Vietnamese" cuisines, resulting in "innovative eats" with flavors that make fans "want to lick the bowl" ; mo perks include "great cocktails" (including a bubble tea variety) and the patio (which hosts weekly "pig roasts" ).

"If you're a carnivore, this is your restaurant" rave fans of this rustic Mid-City meatery, where chef/co-owner Isaac Toups' contemporary Cajun menu features "fantastic" house-cured charcuterie, some of the "best" cracklin's around and other "Flintstones-sized" hunks of meat – "it's so good you could eat it all, just not on the same day" ; paired with a cocktail pitcher or a beer from the "mostly local" selection, everything "tastes like happiness."

Southern barbecue is what it's about at this Mid-City destination (a permanent location of the happening pop-up) known for specialty sandwiches, pit plates and classic sides served in laid-back digs.

It's "like you're at a cafe in Paris" at this "charming" , "classic French bistro" in Bayou St. John that impresses patrons with its "rich" , "delicious" fare and "nice wine list" ; an "enclosed porch (complete with the tree coming through)" helps paint "the perfect setting for a romantic date" , making it "highly recommended."

"Don't overthink it" advise patrons of this "iconic" Bayou St. John po' boy shop, because "you can't go wrong" with anything on the "drool" -worthy menu, whether it's the "rave" -about roast-beef version or the "over-the-top" oyster sandwich – just make sure to "grab a handful of napkins" ; "the line moves quickly" , so while you wait to order at the counter, grab a drink from the "friendly" bartenders and ogle the vintage ephemera in this century-old "New Orleans tradition."

"Susan Spicer can do no wrong" proclaim fans of her Lakeview venture, where a "constantly changing" menu of "inspired" Contemporary Louisiana fare sparkles with "eclectic" global influences; the "relaxed" , "contemporary" setting is staffed by an "accommodating" crew, making this "neighborhood gem" a "great" place to "visit and catch up with family."

Set in a historic former church, this Mid-City Mediterranean dishes up seasonal coastal fare with Louisiana inspirations – think Gulf snapper crudo, charcuterie and creative flatbreads – in a striking space complete with original stained-glass windows, Gothic chandeliers and high ceilings. True to the restaurant's name, the bar serves its cocktails, beer bombers and wine in thoughtfully chosen vessels.