Top 15 Affordable Restaurants in New Orleans, LA

ED Lewis Nice cozy place I found on Google close to our hotel for the jambalaya. I also ordered fried green tomatoes that came with roulade sauce… fie. It went perfectly with my cup of jambalaya which was the perfect portion. My husband’s wings were good and he ordered the special sauce on the side. Service was excellent and our water glasses stayed full. We were also able to catch the highlights of the IU game with the big screen television where we had a perfect unobstructed view.

Swim Doc We loved our meal and the amazing service by Nandi! Everyone was very attentive and kind. Nandi gave us wonderful recommendations and clearly knew the menu well. The food was delicious, reasonably priced and good portions. We had the bread pudding pancakes which were like a mix between French toast and pancakes and were very indulgent. The biscuits and gravy were delicious and the hot honey fried chicken was the perfect balance of heat and sweet. The fried green tomatoes were also great! Would highly recommend!

Nyor Mirror My son and I made Sunday brunch reservations after seeing rave online reviews, and Brennan’s did not disappoint. We were seated immediately upon arrival at a double-linen, eloquently organized, low-top table in the dining room, with views of the courtyard. I enjoyed the turtle soup as an appetizer and the perfectly prepared duck confit hash for my entree. My son was delighted with his gumbo soup and his medium-rare hanger steak with a sunny-side-up egg. They did not skimp on the alcohol in either our Brandy Milk Punch or Irish coffee. Of course, we had their world-famous Bananas Foster prepared table-side for our dessert. This was our second restaurant during our New Orleans vacation, and we used it to set the bar for what to expect from fabulous food and service. Door man. Excellent service, and every single staff member greeted you when you walked by. Brilliant linens and silverware. They even had someone who scraped the breadcrumbs off the table between servings. Only a collared shirt is required for brunch. The price is consistent with the experience, food, and ambiance. I would highly recommend Brennan’s for an upscale restaurant experience.

Andrea Beeks The redux was so nice I drank it twice! Charbroiled oysters were delicious. Also had red fish and ribeye. All was delicious. Our server, Ambreal, was very attentive and super nice. I was pleasantly surprised at the food and service due to its location on Bourbon Street.

Izzy My parents, boyfriend and I stopped by here after our flight into New Orleans. This place was awesome! Our server Lisa was very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very welcoming. Our food was delicious! I personally recommend the roast potatoes and gravy! If we ever come to New Orleans again we will be sure to stop by here again!

Adolfo Garcia This is the most exciting new restaurant in New Orleans! Super warm hospitality and over achieving food. I got the specials tuna ceviche with aji amarillo and coconut milk next I finished with the fancy tuna melt I’m not exaggerating I was blown away by both this will be my new go to spot for lunch/dinner.

Comfort Inn First of all Bonnie is amazing!! Service is amazing! Food is amazing! Travis is amazing! Very clean……. Great atmosphere and fresh ingredients. If you want to enjoy great food and service this IS THE PLACE! In hospitality ourselves we recognize great service and energy when we see it.

Scarlet Nichole We celebrated my birthday dinner at GW Fins, and it absolutely lived up to its stellar reputation. Reservations are a must—and for good reason. The service was impeccable from start to finish. Our server, Chloe, was exceptional and truly elevated the entire experience. The table was decorated with birthday confetti, which was such a thoughtful and celebratory touch. The cocktails were beautifully made, but the food was the real star of the evening. We each ordered different fish dishes, and every single one was outstanding—perfectly prepared, incredibly flavorful, and genuinely melt-in-your-mouth delicious. It’s one of those meals you keep talking about long after it’s over. I couldn’t have chosen a better place to celebrate my birthday. Highly recommend, and we absolutely hope to return on a future visit to New Orleans.

Kat Sykes This was a good choice for a meal. Hubby had oysters and I stuck with a burger because Im not adventurous! Oysters were very good and the burger was outstanding. We also had the bread pudding which was also top notch. Fairly busy but with just 2 we got seated immediately. Good service in a very busy, noisy place!

Taylor Stringam I stopped in here for a solo dinner while visiting New Orleans and Im so glad I did. The service was excellent, and the staff all made excellent drink and food recommendations. All the food I ordered was very good, but the pork chops were absolutely delicious (maybe the best pork chops Ive ever eaten?). Go for the prix fixe menu if you have the time and the appetite for three courses! They also have a pretty good wine selection and their cocktails were unique and delicious!

Evan Zhang The daily happy hour did not let us down! The oysters were fresh, and we loved the mussels too - they were fresh and flavorful. We almost wanted to take home the leftover broth. Drinks are good too and they were at half price!

Nikki Kitko Fiance and I came here for a late lunch after exploring City Park, and absolutely loved our experience here! Our Lyft dropped us off, and this place looked PACKED! I was nervous that wed be waiting awhile, as some parties were seated on benches out front, so we walked in to assess what the wait time might be. To our surprise, there were a few seats open at the bar, so we squeezed in and started with some strong margaritas! Probably one of the best during our NOLA trip! We also had the charbroiled oysters which were on their happy hour specials so that was nice! They were soooo delicious!!! We both chose the Redfish which was perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked! The summer squash it came with was also tasty! Despite them being slammed with guests (always a good indicator that the food is gonna be good!!!) we still had wonderful service. Happy we came here!!!

Tad Howard This place has a wonderful selection of locally inspired offerings! Lots of them are gluten free as well. One of my family members suffers from Celiac so it was a blessing to have GF beignets from here. The gumbo tacos are a must. We also had pork tacos, gator bites, duck bombs (so good), chicken & waffles and more. Plenty of outdoor seating and right across from Jackson Park. John gave us excellent service and took great care of us. Shout out to you, John! Karen, our walking tour guide, recommended this place and she’s right (as usual). Try this place, especially if you have Celiac.

Brittany Hill I live 9 hours away let me start there. My first time visiting the food was amazing. My husband said it was the best food he ever had. Long story short I decided to come back 2 years later. I bought my mom and sister and they absolutely did not disappoint! Our waitress Gabby was amazing. She was extremely attentive. She explained her favorites and top choices of other guests. This will always be my recommendation when I come or telling other people.

Aubrey Smalls The French Market Restaurant is wonderful little hometown place to have lunch or dinner. The service was a little slow, but once seated they were very attentive and timely bringing out our order. The atmosphere reminds me of a small southern eateries with big mama in the kitchen and the food will have you asking for more. I had the seafood gumbo and the shrimp poboy sandwich. The gumbo was nicely seasoned, could have been a little thicker and richer, but the poboy was just right with that special mayonnaise to go with it. The price was, in a word, family friendly. When you get to New Orleans enjoy the food, shops, museums, and all that city has to offer.