Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Mid-City / City Park

13 restaurants available nearby

1. Vessel NOLA

4.2

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 12 times today

Vessel Specializes in Fresh Seafood and New American Cuisine! Renowned Chef Wille Cooper, who trained under Emeril Lagasse & Wolfgang Puck sources fresh local ingredients incorporating many of the traditions New Orleans is famous for. Dinner is served 7 days a week and brunch Sat-Sun! Happy Hour weekdays 4-6 pm (except holidays). Reservations are advised and we welcome walk-ins! Dine inside or outdoors on our gorgeous covered patio! ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST featured VESSEL as one of "8 of the Most Gorgeous Restaurants in Former Churches Worldwide". Paranormal activity lurks at VESSEL as featured on The Travel Channel's hit show "THE DEAD FILES" in the episode "Deadly Vessel" showcasing the spirits that haunt Vessel. Eat, Drink, Congregate! at Vessel at New Orleans' most exciting restaurant/bar, housed in a 1914 historic church in Mid-City, 10 minutes from the French Quarter just off the Canal Street Streetcar.

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2. Monday Restaurant + Bar

4.6

Exceptional(905)

Price: Expensive

• American • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 19 times today

Located in one of New Orleans’ most historic neighborhoods, Mid-City, Monday is an indoor/outdoor dining destination crafted by renowned restauranteurs, Larry Morrow and Lenora Chong, and is a must-visit for anyone seeking the best in American Cuisine and Happy Hour Specials in the city.The bar menu includes everything from exclusive crafted cocktails to bottle service to all-day Happy Hour specials on Mondays. More than just a dining venue, Monday promises to deliver a singular blend of excellent food, innovative cocktails, and one-of-a-kind experiences, making it the perfect Event Hosting and Brunch Spot.Monday is open for lunch and dinner six days a week. NOTE:For large party bookings (8+ people) and private events, email reservations@mondaynola.com.

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3. Broussard's Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(4086)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 22 times today

Since Broussard’s first opened its doors in 1920, our sensational French-Creole cuisine and historic French Quarter architecture have delighted locals and visitors alike. Enjoy brunch in the courtyard, dinner in our elegant dining rooms, or cocktails at the Empire Bar. Our innovative dishes and attentive service will create an experience you’ll remember for the next 100 years. Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator's 2024 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.

4. Toups Meatery

4.7

Exceptional(2458)

Price: Expensive

• Cajun • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 11 times today

Toups' Meatery is a contemporary Cajun restaurant featuring fine food, wine, specialty cocktails, extensive Bourbon selection and charcuterie inspired by deep-rooted Louisiana family traditions. Chef Isaac Toups represents the new guard of Cajun chefs for his updated refined approach to rustic dishes. Cooking the food that’s closest to his heart has earned him rave reviews including recently being named a James Beard Semi-Finalist for Best Chef of the South 2014 & 2015. Located in beautiful Mid City near City Park and the New Orleans Museum of Art.

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5. Atchafalaya Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(6504)

Price: Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Garden District

Booked 59 times today

Atchafalaya is a true New Orleans neighborhood eatery where the eclectic yet elegant atmosphere is only outshone by the attentive service and delicious local fare. Nestled under the oaks on the edges of the Irish Channel, Magazine Street, and historic Garden districts, this hidden gem is one the best contemporary Creole dining experiences that one can find in the city. Neighbors, locals, and out of towners alike will become regulars after experiencing the brand of hospitality offered by New Orleans’ only five “A” restaurant. If having standards such as a gumbo du jour, blue crab raviolo, or shrimp & grits, a nightly seafood special, or a filet paired with a selection from the world class wine program you will not be disappointed. The introductions of brunch, live music, cocktails, and now an extensive happy hour continue the newest culinary chapter for a storied local haunt, embracing New Orleans’ culinary culture while placing contemporary spin on traditional New Orleans cuisine.

6. Cafe Degas

4.7

Exceptional(2992)

Price: Expensive

• French • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 12 times today

Voted Most Romantic Restaurant in New Orleans, this Faubourg St. John Bistro offers simple, yet artfully executed, classic French cuisine featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy a fine dining experience in a casual outdoor cafe atmosphere on the beautiful and historic Oak-lined Esplanade Avenue.

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7. New Orleans Creole Cookery

4.3

Awesome(3395)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 24 times today

You haven't experienced New Orleans until you've been to New Orleans Creole Cookery! Enjoy traditional local specialties including Red Beans & Rice, Jambalaya, Chargrilled Oysters, Blackened Redfish or our famous "Taste of New Orleans", with a sampling of favorites! Our Bar features 5 Hurricane Categories - hold on to your hat! Along with our signature Bacon Bloody Mary, and Bourbon Street Tea. Enjoy Happy Hour 3p-6p Monday-Friday with drink specials and bar bites.Launched by Anna Tusa of the famous New Orleans Tusa restaurant family, the New Orleans Creole Cookery boasts a spark of new-generation energy, presenting some of New Orleans’ most treasured cooking traditions in an innovative setting that speaks to the way people dine today.

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8. The Italian Barrel

4.6

Exceptional(3506)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • French Quarter

Booked 8 times today

Fine dining awaits you in our intimate dining area. Both indoor & outdoor as well as seating at our premier handcraft bar. Our marble-top bar greets you upon entry, you will find yourself in candle light looking at white linen tables that are positioned on beautiful wood and brick flooring surrounded by bottles of fine Italian wines. The Chef and Owner Samantha Castagnetti brings her city in Northern Italia to you via overnight shipments of imported Italian foods and boast over 40 wines almost all are served by the glass- 14 years and counting.. Come and see what everyone raves about! Authentic food is an understatement - this is the real thing. Reservations are most welcomed and taken only through OpenTable for parties of 12 or less.

9. Shaya

4.9

Exceptional(5097)

Price: Expensive

• Israeli • Uptown

Booked 42 times today

Originally inspired by the many amazing meals with family and dear friends throughout the Middle East, Shaya has been a trailblazer in modern Levantine cuisine. Drawing inspiration from the diverse cuisines & cultures of the Middle East, Meditteranean, and across North Africa, Shaya has set the benchmark for contemporary Mediterranean cuisine by honoring the age-old culinary traditions of the people who invented hospitality as we know it. Our fluffy hand-crafted pita bread baked to order in our wood-fired oven with delectable vegetable-driven dips, salads, and spreads will transport you to an exotic place. Today we hope that our food and hospitality will help you create delicious memories with your friends and family using the very best of our local and sustainably harvested ingredients, prepared and served by people who truly care.

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10. Lula Restaurant Distillery

4.5

Awesome(1930)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Lower Garden District

Booked 11 times today

In the heart of New Orleans, expertly crafted food, spirits and cocktails come together in a unique privately owned micro-distillery and restaurant.We are quintessentially southern with a distinct Louisiana influence. We are Lula Restaurant-Distillery.As the first and only restaurant-distillery in New Orleans, Louisiana and in the Southeast US, we promise to offer you an incredible experience in the shadows of our copper still and along the historic streetcar line of St. Charles Avenue.Join us Monday-Sunday for Happy Hour from 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-3 for Bottomless Vodka Bar

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JerriVIP
Houston •52 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The Jazz Brunch was excellent. The food was great we had the quiche, short ribs & eggs and the Bbq gulf shrimp and grits. The wait staff was attentive and should be commended for the excellent recommendations and service. The music was not too loud, just enough to hear it but be able to hear all the conversations at the table. Will definitely go again when we are in New Orleans.
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Broussard's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
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4.4
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JasmynVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The absolute best food we’ve had so far in NO! So good that we went back two days in a row. Our waitress, Cheeks, was amazing and recommended awesome choices. We will be back again when we are in town.
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Monday Restaurant + BarPrice: Expensive• American• Mid-City / City Park
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4.6
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SusanVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •100 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Outstanding meal. Wonderful service, the friendliest and most helpful servers.
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Toups MeateryPrice: Expensive• Cajun• Mid-City / City Park
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We really enjoyed the ghost stories about this beautiful old church told to us by Jimmy, who provided us excellent service as well as excellent food. I can’t say enough about this wonderful restaurant
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Vessel NOLAPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Mid-City / City Park
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4.2
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Michelle
New Orleans / Louisiana •19 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 12, 2025
Taylor our server was nice and engaging for our brunch. Wonderful to have two soups on the menu to choose from on this cold day. The duck cabbage soup was thick and comforting but I will always love the onion soup. Ravioli app...no one does the lemon beurre blanc sauce better than Cafe Degas...we enjoyed the Eggs Benedict, Omelet special and the omg delish grits and grillades...the shared Paris brest rounded out our meal...I love Cafe Degas...it's always a special experience...
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Cafe DegasPrice: Expensive• French• Mid-City / City Park
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4.7

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Vessel NOLA

2. Monday Restaurant + Bar

3. Broussard's Restaurant

4. Toups Meatery

5. Atchafalaya Restaurant

6. Cafe Degas

7. New Orleans Creole Cookery

8. The Italian Barrel

9. Shaya

10. Lula Restaurant Distillery

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