Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in New Orleans

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Dick & Jenny's

83/100 (1392 ratings)

"Cute spot with delicious food and attentive service. Try the brisket...it’s melt in your mouth..."

Margaret Adkins

"The best food and service I’ve ever had! We went during happy hour and that was awesome too! Loved everything about this place! You set the bar..."

Michelle Wolfe

"Mother's Day Brunch was wonderful in every way--the food was excellent, the staff friendly and welcoming. The omelets were tasty, the organic grits..."

Joan Schirle

"A great New Orleans dining experience in a “neighborhood kitchen.” Great food all night, wonderful wine list and cocktails, and superb..."

Rob Meyer

"Really good food , I had the beets salad that was incredible and the famous Merlin Crab cakes, that was amazingly delicious ! Merlin, you are a great..."

Nathalie Dubois

"Our first time here, had recommendation from a friend and everything was perfect! Service was above and beyond, drinks were perfect, food was amazing..."

Patti Mawn Alley

"Amazing food!! The best corn bread I have ever had. Never knew chicken could taste so good ! Great dining..."

Stacey Panepinto

"The bartender we had tonight was spectacular. He was a younger gentleman and made my Bittersweet Bellini so perfectly. I came to New Orleans to have..."

Jenny Koba

"The chargrilled oysters are to die for! We went for the special fish of the day. It was fantastic..."

Mark Terry

"Loved the food and the staff were amazing � price was a little high..."

Tiffany Walker

"Quaint creole cottage with an intimate setting. The blackened drum with crawfish risotto was..."

Melody Morris Williams

"Absolutely Extraordinary Delicious dinner with spectacular service. A fantastic dining..."

Blayne Bergeron

"It was one of the best meals we had in New Orleans! Definitely the best off the quarter! Make sure you get a reso as we didn't but they did their..."

Emmy Thompson

"We had an absolutely beautiful and exceptional family dinner last night. The staff was excellent but the food was amazing. Seafood Cheesecake,..."

Hance Myers

"Great food, not sure if it's worth the price - "delicious, but a little boring for the money" was my family's catchphrase for the night. The risotto..."

Maddie

"Great place and definitely lived up to our expectations. Service was exceptional as well. The atmosphere was perfect. Would definitely recommend the..."

C Sticker

"Split Decision. We took some friends visiting from Colorado to dinner Friday night, not knowing that there was a new chef at the helm. The menu was..."

Breezyno

"My sister and I recently dined here and EVERYTHING was fabulous. Service, food, atmosphere, and company. We enjoyed everything and the next table..."

Paula Cuccia

"It had been some years since I had dined here & I am the one who has been missing out. A sensational culinary show. The chicken & rice soup w/..."

Localyokel1976

"Grand Slam!. A welcoming ambiance accompanied by a delicious array of dishes! Jules, our waitress, was informative, friendly and very attentive...."

GirlsGoneFoodie

"Enjoyed the experience Alt.... Enjoyed the experience Although scared of the new owner ship I ventures to Dick and Jennys to see what the new..."

Chef

"I have eaten at Dick and Jenny's twice in the past week if that tells you anything about the quality of their service and food! From their fried..."

Edie Hagens

"Top 5 in NOLA. Went here last night for my Mom's birthday. This is a place you would definitely want to make a reservation, just a heads up. The..."

Julie Whitley

"One of the city's best. I've only lived in Nola a few months. One of my coworkers recommended the place when i first moved here and I'm glad they..."

Steven Jesse

"Uh. Maze. Ing!! Go!! I know it's out of the way from the French quarter, but it's not too far from the all of the shops on magazine and only a block..."

NOLAfoodie

"Dick & Jenny's Very Good. Four of us went to dinner last night and we had a great time. The appetizers we ordered were the Savory Roasted Pablo..."

Chet Kastava

"Great experiences here. ask for bru as your server & try the bouillabaisse... you won't be..."

Drucie

"Had dinner there tonight. Amazing experience. The escargot was the hands down favorite at the table. Beat fried green tomatoes I've yet to have in..."

ImKindaHungry

"Consistently good, but know their strengths. After another memorable evening at D&J's, I got curious and checked if anyone had actually ever clicked..."

BurgundyBarry

"Local Favorite. LOVE this place!Small, classy, fairly casual place for an amazing dining experience. Great food, unique dishes on a seasonal..."

Melissabonnett

"Real deal. With its eclectic decor, back porch waiting area, and charming wait staff you know you are in NOLA. Menu is a great mix of Southern,..."

IronDuke

"Good Local Place. Out of the way from most places you'd try when visiting New Orleans, but it's great food. Fried oysters were superb, and everyone..."

Newt

"Dicknasty. Scrumtralescent meal and cocktails with liberal portion size.make me wanna say GOOD..."

Dragon Tamer Ray

"Haven't had a bad dish yet. I love this place...."

Katie

"Great spot!!!. What a great spot!!! I love the decor, wine list, food, service. We went the day they changed their menu (they do a seasonal menu and..."

AJ Warhol

"Good lawd good!. I'd been thinking about eating here for years and finally pulled the trigger. So glad I did! My girlfriend and I had one of the best..."

Charlie

"Such a treat!. Everything i have ever had here is outstanding! Main dining room tends to get pretty loud so its a better place to go with a group of..."

Chip

"I. Love. This place!! Worth the wait. It's a fun atmosphere. I've never had a bad experience there. If you don't believe in waiting for good food,..."

Penny Lane

"DRINK THE WINE!!!. Went for lunch today (my 1st time having lunch there) & was VERY pleased. As always, the easy, comfortable atmosphere was just..."

Leslie Love Williams

"Love every bite. The only down side is the wait. Reservations only for tables of 5 or more. 1 hour can easily turn in to 2+. Once you get to the..."

Brian C

"Tried all three apps and three different lunch entrees. Almost every bite was incredible. The stuffed pork tenderloin was the best pork entree I have..."

Ed Eats

"Always a great meal. NOW OPEN FOR..."

Matteo

"Consistently..."

Albert R.

"We like this place and always have great meals an service. Go early if you don't want to wait, they won't take..."

Rjh

"Fried Green Tomatoes. Thats all ya gotta know. This is a quaint spot just west of the warehouse district, and is one of my favorites. The entire menu..."

Stinky

"A longtime fave. Contemporary Creole. Unique. Casual. Very good. (Entrees now $21-32). Great people. This was my favorite place in Uptown to take out..."

Ray Cannata

"Lovely.. Always a wonderful..."

A. Gamble

"Take it from a New Orleanian. Dick & Jenny's is one of our favorites. When we are celebrating or entertaining tourists, this is where we go. The menu..."

Jennifer

"Food hound. I have a "no wait" policy I mean so many good restaurants why wait! Having said that Dick n Jenny's is the exception as long as it's not..."

Food Hound

"Dick and Jenny’s is located along New Orleans’ own Tchoupitoulas street, known for it’s old time New Orleans homes and traditional warehouse..."

Chefsgirl

"Thanks to a Living social deals, I was able to eat a full dinner here for under $30 including tax and tip! Look for this bright corner by..."

Julia Shin Lee

"One of my favorites in the Big Easy. Tucked away in the Irish Channel in a old nineteenth century barge board cottage this is one of the places..."

Troy Dick

"5 stars. Yes. FOOD, service, employee personality, in my neighborhood, all together, add up to A WINNER. The girl who would be my girlfriend and I..."

Mike Chicago

"The decor, adorable. The service, outstanding. The food was amazing! A different take on seafood favorites, such as the crab topped fried green..."

Jennifer Marcial Diaz

"I had the honor and the privilege to find this place while I was working in the area. They allowed me to do a little work around their establishment,..."

Tom Himel

"Merlin was an amazing host and chef and Sammy took great care of us, as our waiter. The food, sigh, so lovely. Complex flavors that are still..."

Kathryn Tripp

"See Sammie! Incredible server and so knowledgeable regarding the local area. Love him! The food was perfection too. Must..."

Allison Marley

"The service was excellent and the fried green tomatoes with shrimp romaloude was fabulous, as well as the oyster fritters and crawfish..."

Jill Unruh

"Ate dinner tonight with a group of friends tonight and it was incredible. The food was so tasty and perfect. I had the drum and my friends ordered a..."

Alex Geriner

"Being that our names are Dick and Jenni this was a must stop for us! Booked through open table, seated promptly. Our waitress however definitely..."

Jenni Chauvin

"The food was absolutely fantastic. Our server Melissa was kind and very enthusiastic during the entire experience. We went looking for an authentic..."

Casey Mclennan

"Super happy we came here. Josh was the best server I have had in a long time. The chef came out said hello and made a fantastic dinner. Could not be..."

Jenee Patterson

"A staple of the nice, casual dining around New Orleans. The food is excellent and the feel is homey. It's an easy drive and there is sufficient..."

Jason Calmes

"Food was very good, service was polite, pleasant and efficient. It was very busy on Friday and Saturday nights of Jazz Fest - make reservations and..."

David K.

"Wife and I had a great experience for our first restaurant in NOLA. Staff was warm and welcoming. The host brought us champagne to celebrate our..."

Austin Kenney

"The food was great and the service was phenomenal. Can't wait to..."

Lisa StCyre

"This place was highly recommended by a friend so I gave it a try. Nice cozy atmosphere and a friendly helpful staff. I chose the fish which was..."

O Locke

"Service was nice, thanks Carey. Crab cake was superb. BBQ shrimp a little disappointing.... More of a roux based shrimp and grits. Gin and tonics..."

Bennie Good

The Country Club

82/100 (3206 ratings)

Accepts American Express

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"This was my first experience and it was lively and amazing! The performance, the atmosphere, the drinks, the service was wonderful. This was..."

Emily Dinh

"This place is underrated!... The cocktails are well made, and in the right amount of sugar and alcohol; the food is delicious, service is superb! The..."

Paula Castillo

"We just went to Drag Brunch here this weekend and it was THE BEST time. The space itself is gorgeous and and the performances were amazing. The..."

Rachel Shapiro

"I have been hearing about the drag brunch at the country club for quite some time now. I was so happy that I could finally go, but did not truly..."

Crystal Patrick

"Nice intimate staycation resort setting with NOLA charm/style. Food/drinks are pricey yet delicious. Limited lounge chairs but additional sitting..."

Earth Tone

"At 61 I was definitely the oldest person here, but that didn't stop my wife and I from having a great afternoon lounging by the back yard pool. This..."

Sebastian DiFelice

"This was my first visit and the perfect place to celebrate a July birthday. Service was exceptional and atmosphere welcoming. Our group of 4 shared a..."

Mouton In Motion

"My group went for the Drag Brunch for a bachelorette party and it was a 10 out of 10 experience!! Nothing could have made this better. When the uber..."

Kim Hein

"Our hotel pool was unheated so we were thankful to the recommendation from the bartender at Boondock Saint. Everyone is welcome to this..."

Carl Hasten

"Our neighborhood association held our annual winter social at The Country Club. Everything about this place is excellent! The food is delicious, ..."

Shirley Young

"We went to the Drag Brunch and oh what a fun time it was! The queens were great and so much fun. The food was delicious, everyone at the table loved..."

Derrick Sager (The.Rainbow.Review)

"Drag brunch was an entertaining time! Wasn't expecting the food to be anything to talk about because I THOUGHT brunch was going to just revolve..."

James Carney

"This place is super cute and has such a fun energy about it. Every single member of the staff was absolutely fantastic. The bar makes some stellar..."

Ravenous Rat King

"Friends invited me to join them and the place felt very upscale with beautiful walls, lovely tables, bar and more. The pool and jacuzzi outside..."

David Woodier

"The Country Club is a unique spot where locals can enjoy an upscale dining experience or a totally casual and relaxing experience out back around the..."

David Walton

"Came here for a day swim with a group of friends. 20 dollars to get into the pool and 2 dollars for a towel. Drinks are a little expensive when..."

Ryan Lowe

"First time here. The building is absolutely beautiful! All of the walls are handpainted and they have unique art everywhere. The service was really..."

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