Boasting a plentiful mix of fine dining and casual cafes, New Orleans is home to distinctive Creole and Cajun cuisines (think po’ boys, gumbo and muffulettas) that bring food lovers back to the bayou year after year. We’ve got the scoop on the best spots to visit for tried-and-true Big Easy classics as well as innovative riffs on the region’s traditional dishes. Let the good times — and the good eats — roll.

Editor's note: This guide has been updated with the latest information on these restaurants as of June 2021.