New Orleans Restaurants to Try This Father's Day
New Orleans is bursting with culinary adventure, from new bites to old favorites that have been around long before us. Father's Day is a great excuse to try some of these amazing places!
Here are 10 restaurants to take Dad to for this year's Father's Day holiday.
1. Crescent City Steakhouse
1001 N. Broad St., (504) 821-3271
Crescent City Steakhouse is New Orleans oldest family-run steakhouse and is great place for dinner with Dad. Since 1934, they have been serving delicious food and are known for having invented the New Orleans-style steak, which comes sizzling in butter. Try their prime-aged steak and save room for their famous cheesecake!
2. Drago's
Multiple Locations
Drago's is a delicious seafood restaurant, and the birthplace of the New Orleans classic charbroiled oysters. Their oysters are grilled with garlic, butter, and herbs to create a mouthwatering bite. They also have amazing lobster and a variety of Gulf Coast seafood at many different locations!
3. Legacy Kitchen Steak + Chop
91 Westbank Expy. #51, Gretna, (504) 513-2606
Legacy Kitchen Steak + Chop, which is part of the Legacy Kitchen family of restaurants, is a steakhouse and seafood restaurant in Gretna on the Westbank. They have delicious center cut filet, tomahawk steak, and craft cocktails. Whether you are in the mood for surf or turf, this is a great option this Fathers Day!
4. Orleans Grapevine
720 Orleans St., (504) 523-1930
Orleans Grapevine is an amazing restaurant and wine bar located in the heart of the French Quarter. Their restaurant is French with Cajun-Creole influences, featuring dishes such as Gulf fish amandine and filet au poivre. Orleans Grapevine has the largest selection of wine by the bottle in the area, making it perfect for discovering your new favorite wine with your dad!
5. Luke
333 St. Charles Ave., (504) 378-2840
Luke is a French and German style brasserie with Creole influences in the Central Business District. Their raw bar is a sight to behold, with Gulf oysters, jumbo Louisiana shrimp, and citrus-cured Gulf tuna. Luke has incredible quality seafood and others a classic European feel.
6. Rib Room
621 St. Louis St., (504) 529-7045
Rib Room is a steakhouse inside the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel in the heart of the French Quarter. They have amazing slow-roasted prime rib, classic Creole dishes, and a jazz brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The Rib Room has attracted impressive guests with their menu, including The Rolling Stones, Louis Armstrong, and Muhammad Ali!
7. Galliano
200 Julia St., (504) 218-5753
Galliano is a Southern Louisiana-inspired restaurant with creative dishes and excellent craft cocktails. They describe themselves as the "rustic sister restaurant" to Restaurant Rebirth, and they specialize in Cajun and Creole flavors with a modern twist. From their turtle soup to the Wagyu po-boy burger, they are excellent at mixing comfort food with exciting flavors.
8. 3rd Block Depot
310 Chartres St., (504) 552-4095
3rd Block Depot is a modern bar and eatery in the French Quarter. They have New Orleans-themed craft cocktails, such as the Gris Gris Margarita and the Ursuline Convent, as well as a great draft beer selection. Their menu has mouthwatering dishes including their braised short ribs and citrus salad. This is a great choice for Father's Day!
9. Moe's Original BBQ
1101 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 407-3533
Moe's is a popular Alabama-style barbecue barbecue chain with over 50 locations across the country. They are famous for their low-and-slow-cooked pork and delicious dipping sauces. You can't go wrong with Moe's from its great Southern hospitality to its even better meat.
10. New Orleans Vampire Café
801 Royal St., (504) 581-0801
The New Orleans Vampire Café is an elegant establishment with a deadly twist. This vampire-themed bar and restaurant in the French Quarter will give you an experience you won't forget! From chicken and waffles and shrimp and grits to bottomless mimosas, their brunch is filled with delicious options. Don't forget to try their Trueblood wine, Bloody Mary, or Vampire Pinot Noir.
