NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — OpenTable has included two New Orleans restaurants on its 2026 top 100 restaurants in America list.
According to the OpenTable website, the list takes into account reviews from verified diners and other dining metrics from Sept. 1, 2025, to Aug. 31, 2026. Restaurants considered were evaluated through diner ratings, percentage of five-star reviews, number of alerts set, percentage of reservations made in advance and more, according to OpenTable’s methodology.
The list features 100 restaurants listed in alphabetical order by state.
Two New Orleans restaurants represent Louisiana on the list: Dakar NOLA and GW Fins.
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Dakar NOLA 4.9/5⭐
Dakar NOLA offers a pescetarian tasting menu inspired by Sengalese techniques and flavors, as well as Louisiana traditions, according to the restaurant website. The restaurant and Chef Serigne Mbaye have received several accolades this year, including a Michelin star and the James Beard Award for Best Chef: South. With more than 400 OpenTable reviews, guests mention the intimate atmosphere and the quality of the food and service.
GW Fins 4.9/5⭐
This French Quarter fine dining seafood restaurant serves a variety of hot and cold seafood dishes, including lobster dumplings, snapper ceviche, dry aged bluefin tuna “ribeye” and more, according to the GW Fins website. With more than 22,000 reviews on OpenTable, many guests highlight the quality of the food and service.
See OpenTable’s full list on the OpenTable website.
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