Charmant
Husband-and-wife culinary and hospitality veterans Chris and Bonnie Borges opened Charmant near City Park late last year. This French bistro-style restaurant offers brunch, dinner, and happy hour and is open every day but Tuesday. Enjoy fried Brussels Sprouts salad, maple glazed pork chop, cheese and charcuterie, and even a dish dedicated to the restaurant it replaced, MoPho.
Moi Vietnamese Deli & Homestyle Cooking
Moi is a woman-owned and Asian-owned restaurant on bustling St. Claude Avenue. Enjoy a variety of appetizers, spring rolls, banh mi, bun, and other Vietnamese classics, plus specials every weekend.
Sushi by Us
A restaurant inside a restaurant, Sushi by Us has an exclusive feel that only locals known about. Located inside Tacos Del Cartel in the Warehouse District, Sushi by Us will make you feel like you’re underwater on a deep-sea expedition. Craft cocktails are served alongside sashimi, nigiri, and sushi rolls. Branch out and try the alligator bao or teriyaki lamb.
Taquerias Carnalito
Head to Taquerias Carnalito on Poydras for authentic Mexican tacos. This taqueria is known for their rotisserie meat and late-night hours on the weekends (open till 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday).
Chada
Chada is a Thai restaurant in Mid-City from the same people behind Dahla downtown. Look forward to menu items such as short rib panang curry, Thai-style fish, shrimp drunken noodles, khao soi chicken, basil fried rice, and more.
Dolfy’s
At Spanish restaurant Dolfy’s, dine on dishes from the Basque Country. It’s located on Freret Street and run Chef Adolfo Garcia Jr. and Sophia Petrou Garcia who also own Korean fried chicken joint Chi-Chi’s. Dine on mussels, octopus, steaks, and sourdough baked in-house.
Sunnies
Also on Freret Street, Sunnies is a vibrant poolside restaurant and bar offering tropical-inspired bites, creative cocktails, and a laid-back day-to-night vibe centered around its temperature-controlled saltwater pool. The space is 21+ for pool access, with entry limited to pass holders, making it a go-to spot for adults looking to relax, dine, and enjoy full food and drink service right by the water.
Café Conmigo
Café Conmigo is a Cuban-inspired café on Freret Street serving bold cafecito, pressed sandwiches, and house-made pastries rooted in family recipes and tradition. The cozy, walk-up style spot brings a taste of ventanita culture to New Orleans, with a focus on strong coffee and simple, flavorful bites made fresh daily.
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