5 Best Restaurants with Bar Seating in New Orleans

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1. Desi Vega's Steakhouse - New Orleans

4.8

Exceptional(2871)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Warehouse District

Booked 22 times today

Desi Vega's Steakhouse is the only all USDA Prime steakhouse in New Orleans. Chef Muggsy Beals ensures that each steak is of the highest quality. Cuts are meticulously selected, wet-aged for tenderness, and hand-cut in-house.Desi Vega's offers signature dishes like the Who Dat Shrimp, one of the best bites of food in all of New Orleans. Our Crystal Hot Sauce Onion Rings are a spicy twist to the classic appetizer and the Crawfish-Andouille Mac & Cheese, a creamy, flavorful side that compliments any of our main courses.The floor to ceiling windows overlooking Lafayette Square and the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, is the setting for an unforgettable evening "On The Avenue"!An award-winning wine list and fresh Louisiana seafood ensures there is something for everyone. Whether you're a local or a visitor seeking an exceptional dining experience, Desi Vega's Steakhouse offers a combination of quality, flavor, and hospitality that makes it a standout choice in New Orleans.

2. Tana

4.6

Exceptional(836)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Metairie

Booked 22 times today

Tana is an upscale Italian restaurant drawing from local Chef Michael Gulotta's New Orleans Sicilian upbringing as well as his time training in the Liguria region of Italy.Experience cocktails in our comfy lounge with jewel toned plush booths and ambient lighting. Dine in the classically Italian styled main room with wood beams or The Villa, which is light and airy with lots of natural light, as if you're dining al fresca on the Sicilian coast.

3. Kenji Omakase

4.7

Exceptional(288)

$$$$

• Japanese • French Quarter

Booked 7 times today

The Kenji Omakase Experience is a multi-course menu created by the chef Matthew Nguyen, served at the sushi bar. There's limited seating Wednesday-Sunday with seatings at 5:45 and 8:30. All other guests are seated in the dining room with choice of table-side omakase or a la carte menuA traditional Japanese experience which guests leave themselves in the hands of chef and receive a meal which is seasonal, elegant, artistic and uses the finest ingredients. The chefs will take you on a tour around the world with ingredients from the Toyosu market while also highlighting the dry aging program used only at Kenji• We kindly decline requests to accommodate any dietary restrictions• A 3.95% credit card fee will be added to all non-cash payments • Service fee is added to parties of 5 or more and to go orders. • Cancellations will only be accepted up to 24 hours prior to your reservation• Any cancellations within 24 hours of the reservation will be charged $75 per person

4. Pigeon and Whale

4.8

Exceptional(78)

$$$$

• Seafood • Uptown

Booked 23 times today

Pigeon & Whale on Freret Street offers an elevated dining experience focused on premier seafood, blending the culinary traditions of New Orleans with exceptional sourcing from global coastal regions. The sophisticated ambiance is intimate and refined, providing a striking backdrop for the innovative cuisine. Signature menu items often include a Warm Buttered Lobster Roll, utilizing Maine lobster, Prince Edward Island Mussels, and a celebrated Caviar Service accompanied by traditional accoutrements. The establishment is also noted for its extensive raw bar selection, featuring a diverse array of fresh oysters, alongside a thoughtfully curated beverage program specializing in artisanal cocktails, particularly variations on the Negroni, designed to complement the rich, coastal-inspired flavors.

5. Sofia New Orleans

4.7

Exceptional(2233)

$$$$

• Italian • Warehouse District

Booked 46 times today

Sofia is an Italian-inspired kitchen that has an elevated take on traditional cuisine in a fun and funky setting in the warehouse district. Acclaimed chef Talia Diele's menu of inventive small plates, traditionally prepared meats and fish, handmade pasta, and wood fired pizza has drawn rave reviews locally and nationally. Our Italian inspired cocktails, craft beers and Italian wine list have been carefully curated and will appeal to the most discerning palates.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Desi Vega's Steakhouse - New Orleans

2. Tana

3. Kenji Omakase

4. Pigeon and Whale

5. Sofia New Orleans

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