10 Best Restaurants in Metairie
Explore all Metairie has to offer, starting with the community's culinary options. Each restaurant varies in ambiance, history, and culinary inspiration. From classic Cajun cuisine to Italian food, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
1. Drago's Seafood Restaurant
Multiple Locations
Drago's seafood is highly rated and is easily accessible by visiting one of its five Louisiana locations, with an additional location in Mississippi. The restaurant prides itself on their charbroiled oysters, dressed in a garlic, butter, and herbs sauce and garnished with a cheese blend. Whether dining in, ordering takeout, or requiring catering, Drago's original location in Metairie offers a classic seafood experience.
2. Boulevard American Bistro
Multiple Locations
With locations in both Metairie and the Warehouse District, Boulevard is a model for the bistro experience with French influences. Seasonal favorites include the lobster bisque and the hangar steak Oscar, as well as a $75 four-course prefixed menu until the end of December. Private dining is offered at the New Orleans locations, for those interested in hosting a celebration or formal dining event.
3. Tana
2919 Metairie Rd., (504) 533-8262
Tana brings a premier Italian dining experience to Metairie, mastered by Sicilian chef Michael Gulotta. Tana's authentic and upscale dishes include squid ink tagliatelle with blue crab and gulf fish alla piastra, among other cuisines. The restaurant's happy hour includes exclusive pizza and cocktail selections. On Sundays, guests have access to a wine selection curated by the sommelier.
4. Chef Ron's Gumbo Stop
2309 N. Causeway Blvd., (504) 835-2022
Chef Ron's Gumbo Stop was opened by award-winning chef Ron Iafrate, who personally leads the restaurant's food purchasing. Since being awarded 2010 Chef of the Year by the American Culinary Federation, Iafrate has honed in on his skills in Cajun cuisine at Gumbo Stop. His menu features classics such as gumbo, crawfish, and Creole shrimp.
5. Porter & Luke's Restaurant
1517 Metairie Rd., (504) 875-4555
Porter and Luke's offers an assortment of dishes that can be classified as Cajun and Italian. Various po-boys are offered—including catfish, Gulf shrimp, and oyster—among Italian flatbread options such as muffuletta. Brunch is available on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring egg dishes, grits, and chicken with waffles.
6. The Galley
2535 Metairie Rd., (504) 832-0955
The Galley is known for its seafood and reasonable prices for high quality food. Guests have a choice of soup, salad, po-boy, a house special, and more. This charming restaurant is a cozy place for guests to enjoy a thoughtfully crafted meal in the comfort of good company.
7. Fury's Restaurant
724 Martin Behrman Ave., (504) 834-5646
Fury's notes its fried dishes as some of the best in Louisiana, all of which are freshly made to serve. The restaurant makes their sauces in-house and recommends pairing a fried meal with their New Orleans-style tartar. Since remodeling in 2023, this family-owned establishment ensures only the freshest products served to guests.
8. A Tavola Restaurant and Wine Bar
3413 Veterans Blvd., (504) 577-2235
A Tavola is an Italian restaurant with many options of appetizers, salads, pastas, pizzas, and main protein dishes. They have a pre-fixed seasonal course until the end of December, which includes a first course, entree, and dessert all for $45. A Tavola's drinks are also well regarded, introducing guests to Italian cocktails.
9. Impastato's Restaurant
3400 16th St., (504) 455-1545
Joe Impastato and his family have headed Impastato's since its opening in 1979. The restaurant combines Creole and Italian influences to produce a unique menu of local fish and pasta combinations. Impastato's ambiance is warm and provides a tasteful environment with tasty foods.
10. Austin's Seafood and Steakhouse
5101 W. Esplanade Ave., (504) 888-5533
Austin's, established 22 years ago, is Metairie's premier location for seafood and steak. The restaurant is a part of a larger series of six restaurants, known as Mr. Ed's restaurant group, with different locations featuring an oyster bar, Italian food, and Creole cuisine. Austin's has an extensive menu, with specialized menus for Christmas and New Year's, sharing numerous Creole-Italian meal options.
