[Courtesy of 34 Restaurant & Bar's Website]

10 Best Spots to Eat Near the Caesars Superdome

07:00 February 04, 2025
By: Nadir Benslimane

With the Super Bowl LIX just around the corner, finding satisfying meals is quintessential to that Super Bowl spirit. So if you're going to the Superdome, you need to know which corners to check for the best restaurants that New Orleans has to offer. So look no further than these 10 superb spots near the Superdome that are guaranteed to give you amazing meals with amazing service!


10 Best Spots to Eat Near the Superdome


1. Head Quarters by Nice Guys NOLA

445 S. Rampart St., (504) 217-6851

headquartersnola.com

[Head Quarters by Nice Guys, Web]

Are you craving some crispy Cajun? Then head on over and enjoy Head Quarters, which has a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere with live music and cuisine that is sure to please the palate. Try their Jumbo Lump Crabcakes or Shrimp Po-Boys. With their Cajun-style menu, signature craft cocktails, and excellent service, you can't go wrong with a visit to Head Quarters by Nice Guys NOLA.


2. Bearcat Cafe (CBD)

845 Carondelet St., (504) 766-7399

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[Bearcat Cafe, Web]

If you're looking for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or dinner that can give everyone in your friend group a meal just for them, look no further than Bearcat Cafe. Bearcat Cafe offers coffees, loose-leaf teas, house-made beverages, and a full bar, alongside a variety of vegetarian, vegan, paleo, and gluten free options peppered across their menu. This cafe serves both a Good Cat and a Bad Cat menu that will offer you either a light, appetizing dish such as their excellent Mushroom Soft Scramble or a hearty, indulgent meal with their wonderful Shrimp and Grits, respectively. All of this is paired with a top of the line service that will be sure to satisfy any cravings.


3. Meril

424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745

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[Courtesty of Meril, Web]

Named after Chef Emeril Lagasse's daughter and located in New Orleans' Warehouse District, Meril is a tribute to Lagasse' journeys worldwide with global influences enveloped in the menu. With an elegant atmosphere and presentation, Meril will be sure to sweep you off your feet before they even bring out your first meal. Serving stellar contemporary meals such as their Pan Seared Scallops, Vietnamese Caramel Wings, or Fettuccine Nero, you'll be sure to find your perfect flavor match with professional waiters ready to serve and meet your every need.


4. LUFU NOLA

301 St. Charles Ave., (504) 354-1104

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[Courtesy of LUFU NOLA, Web]
We all have our cravings and, sometimes, you just have to indulge it. If you're feeling indulgent and want some imaginative Indian cuisine with a pinch of New Orleans spice, then LUFU NOLA is the destination for you! With dishes such as their tender Tandoori Lamb Burra, delectable Shrimp Bowl, and their excellent Chicken Biryani, you can't go wrong with this menu before the big game.


5. 34 Restaurant & Bar

714 Baronne St., (504) 498-343434

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[Courtesy of 34 Restaurant & Bar, Web]
As a tribute to Chef Emeril Lagasse' late mother, this restaurant is dedicated to serving cuisine of Lagasse's Portuguese heritage. The restaurant takes pride in its cultural presentation with wood accents, ornate Portuguese tiling, a jamon bar with countertop service, and a DJ booth with music from local and touring DJs to celebrate every aspect about Portugal. Their standout dishes include Clams in Vinho Verde and Arroz de Pato with chourico and mushrooms, alongside their delectable Pasteis de Nata and Basque Cheesecake for dessert with Portuguese and Spanish wines to bring it all into harmony.

6. Juan's Flying Burrito

8140 Oak St., (504) 897-4800

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[Courtesty of Juan's Flying Burrito]
This Creole taqueria bar has been a part of New Orleans culture for 26 years with a menu that combines the best of local New Orleans seafood and classic taqueria staples like tacos, burritos, and quesadillas with bold flavors and seasonal ingredients. With staples like their signature Flying Burrito, Red Chile Chicken Quesadilla, or their Guajillo-Spiced Ground Beef Street Tacos, the fun can never stop around this venue.


7. Domenica

123 Baronne St., (504) 648-6020

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[Courtesy of Domenica, Web]

Steeped in tradition, this restaurant makes sure to serve the best of Italian cuisine to ensure that all their guests enjoy a taste of Italy. Domenica takes pride in their fresh ingredients and hand-crafted dishes such as their variety of pastas, their wood oven-cooked pizzas, and spectacular seafood dishes. All tied together with their custom-brewed beers, seasonal craft cocktails, and Italian-focused wine list to make sure your taste of Italy lasts a lifetime.


8. Willie Mae's

898 Baronne St., (504) 354 - 8194

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[Courtesy of Willie Mae's, Facebook]
Originally established as a bar in New Orleans' Treme neighborhood with 70 years of tradition, this renowned restaurant is known for serving up "America's Best Fried Chicken" to everyone that walks through their doors. Willie Mae's, now at its new location, is proud to serve up classic Southern Louisiana cooking with options like their iconic Willie Mae Sandwich, Seafood Gumbo, and their Fried Fish Po-Boy. So if you're down for the finest fried chicken in New Orleans with a side of classic Louisiana dishes, then come on down to Willie Mae's


9. Luke

333 St. Charles Ave., (504) 378-2840)

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[Courtesy of Luke, Web]
Luke is a Creole-inspired brasserie that offers only the freshest seafood and oysters found in the Gulf of Mexico. This diverse menu and curated wine list shows homage to Chef Erick Loos IV's Franco-German roots. With staples including their Specialty Oysters, Pan Seared Duck Breast, or Citrus Cured Gulf Tuna Tartare, satisfaction is virtually guaranteed over at Luke.


10. Seaworthy

630 Carondelet St., (504) 930-3071

seaworthynola.com

[Courtesy of Seaworthy, Web]

If you're craving seafood and nothing but, then Seaworthy is the go-to destination to make sure you get the best of the best. Seaworthy provides its guests with wild-caught and sustainably harvested oysters from American waters, including the Gulf Coast, East Coast, and West Coast, alongside locally-sourced fish and game. With dishes fresh from the sea such as their Charbroiled Oysters, their Trout Roe Caviar, and Seared Scallops with their signature cocktails to boot, you'll experience the true flavors of the coast in every bite.

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