The Petrel Picks

Where to eat in New Orleans

10 restaurants in New Orleans, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.

1. 1

   Acamaya

   Bib Gourmand 2025 · North America's 50 Best #30 2025

2. 2

   Dakar NOLA

   James Beard winner 2024 · North America's 50 Best #4 2025

3. 3

   Emeril's

   North America's 50 Best #20 2025

4. 4

   Jewel of the South

   James Beard winner 2024

5. 5

   Cochon

   Bib Gourmand 2025

6. 6

   Cochon Butcher

   Bib Gourmand 2025

7. 7

   Domilise’s Po-Boy & Bar

   Bib Gourmand 2025

8. 8

   Dooky Chase

   Bib Gourmand 2025

9. 9

   Hungry Eyes

   Bib Gourmand 2025

10. 10

    Lufu Nola

    Bib Gourmand 2025

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Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed August 2026.