TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Orleans - Updated July 2024

"I’ve been going to Port of Call since attending Tulane in the mid 80’s and it has never disappointed. The best burgers on earth and a baked..."

Dan Labow

"I will ALWAYS come in for a mushroom cheeseburger and a Bloody Mary when in town no matter how long a wait m, it’s worth it! Amazing food, amazing..."

CamBeaux Horne

"Home in the wall place - walked a long way there in a very, very hot day. When I got there it was so worth it. The best burger and perfectly cooked..."

Jennifer Jones

"Awesome place by far the best Bloody Mary around, and food was awsome small cool little dark place loved..."

Amber Horne Mcknight

"This place is one of the better burger places in the NO. Very nice atmosphere and service, burgers rival California burgers..."

Anthony Walker

"Simply the very best. Get a monsoon as you..."

Megan

"BEST BURGER AND BAKED POTATO ON THE PLANET! SERIOUSLY! If you want to eat for lunch(12ish) get here for 10:30am or you will wait a..."

The Minista

"Often rated the best burger in NOLA, I've been wanting to try this place. I have been reluctant to go because its ALWAYS GOT A LINE out the door. So..."

Jamsnola1

"I am not a huge fan of hamburgers, but I make an exception here because these are AMAZING! Juicy, perfectly cooked burgers pilled with meaty cheese,..."

Cory Johnson

"1st visit to Port of Call and it's well worth it. We saw this place on one of the Food Network. We ordered the cheeseburger which comes with baked..."

Mick

"It was my first time eating at Port of Call I and enjoyed the environment as well as the food. Love the burgers and baked potato. Little to heavy on..."

Cena

"Great burgers, served with a baked potato! Great location in respect to Frenchmen Street or the FQ. I'd say it would be a great spot for a greasy..."

Amelee71

"Enjoyed a great cheeseburger while visiting. Definitely delish & as stated in menu. Dark atmosphere but would certainly go again when I'm in the..."

Lisa Brenizer O'Brien

"Port of Call is one of my favorites. You WILL wait, whether it's in line before the place opens or in line after it opens... For a reason, their..."

AytchEmm

"Often called the best burger in town... Port of Call's definitely doesn't disappoint. We waited over an hour for our table for 4.... but that wasn't..."

Lynn And Dans Kitchen

"Best burger ever. Seriously. I know a lot of people claim they've found it, but Port of Call is the real deal. I travel to New Orleans from Saint..."

Paige

"Amazing hamburgers definetly the best in the city bathrooms need a lityle work but thats my only complaint amazing should be ur #1 choice if you want..."

Hilary

"Good burgers even better drinks. I really like the huma huma. It's tropical and refreshing. I used to think it was a really dirty restaurant but the..."

Courtney

"Best burger in the French Quarter but don't expect fries. Try a loaded baked potato instead. Good Bloody Mary; Monsoons will set you free. Come..."

SWall

"Port of Call is a great place to go grab a burger and a few drinks with friends! The wait time is a little ridiculous though. Which is why they got a..."

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"AMAZING burgers. It wasn't cooked as well-done as I normally like, which would normally turn me way off, but it was so delicious that I savored every..."

Staci

"Great atmosphere, amazing food (we had the filet mignon, salad and loaded baked potato and it was as good helping of food) and wonderful waitress...."

Jennifer Bethell

"Mushroom Cheeseburger. Love this burgerNo place like Port of..."

Slidell Diner

"Best filet I ever had. Cooked perfectly.. Nothing else to say. It was great. As was the house Italian dressing. Husband loved his loaded baked..."

Listwithlaurie

"Featured on shows such as Travel Channel's Burger Land, Port of Call is as good as advertised. A huge, juicy burger that is perfectly cooked to..."

Tracey Trammell

"Go for the..."

Amg

"Best burger I've ever had. I travel a lot, but I have yet to find a better burger than Port of Call's. Usually there's a decent wait for a table, but..."

Cooklikeacajun

"Best burgers in the City...PERIOD. Before you say, "So what? Its a burger!"Just try one.The wait is long, but the burger at the..."

DrPiggapus

"Be prepared for a wait. The odds of walking up and getting a table easily are slim and large parties will wait an entirety. The burgers are stellar..."

Chris

"It's an acquired taste. Yeah, it's dingy/dirty on the inside. Yeah, it's menu is limited (steak or burger + baked potato). Yeah, it's a little..."

Mrredrocker

"Hole-in-the-wall places are right up our alley! It smells a little dank when you walk in and although there were plenty of empty tables it took the..."

Mooremama4

"If you are looking for great service - go somewhere else - service is fair. If you're looking for the best tasting hamburger in New Orleans - go to..."

Scout

"We ran across Port of Call during Jazzfest. After a week of seafood I needed a burger, I am a Wisconsin girl. We enjoyed monsoons during the wait and..."

Heidi Veit

"Back of the Bus. Rooster was losing his grip, it had been over one hour since our last meal and his eyes were starting to go hollow and distant. So I..."

Drexler McStyles

"Great food. Love the burgers & baked potato. Worth the..."

Gabriel Soza

"Best burger I have ever had. They really know how to cook your burger to order. Bake potatoes are..."

Segan Humble

"I go all the time! My favorite is the mushroom cheeseburger, dressed, medium rare. Never had a bad burger from..."

Mary Khouri

"The best hamburger in nola. The best hamburger in new orleans. period. a must for your bucket list. you cannot leave this earth without dining here..."

Howard Castay

"Worth the Wait. Worth the wait. Those that are annoyed about waiting, this is New Orleans. Things are slower here. If you want 'fast food' go to..."

Seante

"Good burger but in my opinion it is over priced by a few bucks. Great bar with an old nautical..."

Honomac

"What an amazing lunch! The hamburger was delicious and I loved the baked potato with sour cream. Nice..."

John_x

"Just finished eating an excellent burger and not to mention the service. Highly recommend it. Definitely will come..."

Mario Rojas Galindo

"Carte Blanche. I found this place by accident (while sober) and gave it a try without knowing anything about the place. There are different styles of..."

LC

"We have been coming to New Orleans for years ate here one night on the advice of a local never regretted taking their advice. Now this is the reason..."

Jeff Gilbert

"Always a good time here!. Always a wait (except Christmas Eve), always pleasant too!Simple menu, fair..."

JAZzy

"Love it!. SImply the Best burgers and Baked..."

Jade

"AMAZING.. Fresh every time.Go even if you aren't hungry.You will be after a..."

NillaWafer

"I hate to call out previous reviews, but the food is not frozen! These burgers are the..."

James S Smith

"Do one thing and do it well! Beef. Fillet the size of my head. Good, good food. Couldn't finish my "Monsoon"...but it was..."

Halle Hutchison

"Great food service not so much on the service. Food was great. Would of like to have seen more side option items but nonetheless one of the better..."

Steven Jesse

"Burger & baked potato in new Orleans? Oh yeah, it's that..."

Dena Grablowsky

"WOW. ...I had no idea a hamburger could be like that! Definitely the best hamburger I've ever put in my mouth. I will make this a regular stop when..."

Alicia Perkins

"Good cheeseburgers and really good potatoes , price was about $12 though so that's pretty high for what it is , nice atmosphere and right on the..."

Howie Groves

"THE BEST BAKED POTATO I'VE EVER..."

Eric Northman

"Great burger! Small place so can be a bit loud. Try the..."

Leah Joyner

"New Orleans at its best... Not to mention the good burgers and even better monsoons, if you want to have a great dining experience that has new..."

Barry

"If you like a meaty burger then you will like this place. i enjoy it but are not crazy about it like the rest of the..."

Cele Kelpsch

"Worth the Walk. Their signature drinks are some of the best we tried while in the city. They were pretty busy but our service seemed to be..."

Angelica

"Great and I mean great burgers. If you are a veggie, get a salad and the best baked potato you may ever have. Even the Bacos are vegan. Something for..."

Angie1858

"AMAZING. Best burger in the City of New Orleans. The wait can and usually is long, and you should be prepared to make friends with those around you...."

Casey

"The burger was worth it.. I loved it. This place was about two blocks away from our hotel and even though I had severly messed my leg up that day..."

Michelle Crumpley

"Was my favorite burger for awhile but has gotten to be such a long lunch wait, we just go to Yo Mama's. The monsoon drink will have you drunk by..."

Jpw

"Don't visit New Orleans and not stop here!. Port of Call has been rated with the best burger for years running. Stop in, order one, and you will see..."

Mike Callery

"Great Burger. They have one of the best burgers you have ever taster. The restaurant daily grinds ground round to make the burgers with (hardly..."

EMT

"Good burger. I like Port of Call - but the lines are usually horrible. Yo Mama's on St. Ann's in the Quarter is better..."

HollyBee

"Yum!. Get over the way the place looks and give it a try. There is a reason why there's people lined up outside WAITING at any given time of the day...."

Whitney

"Great place for a BIG burger and an even bigger..."

Minnie-Moo

"Worth the Wait. Worth the wait, and there will be one! Order a Monsoon and kick back with some locals. The wait time will fly! No fries...but the..."

Maria Ammons

"Worth the hunt!. Not easy to find - but worth it! Be agressive to get a seat - there will be a line. But, hold out. The burgers are amazing!!..."

Kristen A. Gil

"Awesome burgers! Awesome atmosphere! But I wish they had fries..."

LiveToEat

"One of my fave places to grab a late night burger. Yes the decor is tacky and the lighting is bad, but who goes here for that?? The burgers are huge..."

Brittany H.

"We have tried many many burgers across the country (see our other reviews and votes) and we have simply never had a better burger than at Port of..."

California3

"I continue to search the world for a better burger. So far, Port of Call can't be..."

Matt Hopper

"BEST Burgers EVER. I have been hooked on this place after the first time i went to it was a couple years ago. since then i havnt been able to find..."

Aicilihp

"Worth the Wait. There is always a wait to get in here, never fear. Order one of their great cocktails a chill out. The best part of being int he big..."

Amber Griffith

"Good food friendly staff. Worth the..."

BigAl66

"Awesome. We are frequent visitors of NOLA, we found Port of call and it is highly recommended. The hamburger, the steak- the baked potatoe and the..."

Sherlyn McDaniel McWhorter

"OFF THE BEATEN PATH. The best hamburgers ever are located in this small shack of place. It is very dark and dim inside but the food is amazing...."

Laura Aranda

"Great Food and Drinks!!!. Great food and Drinks!!! Did I say Drinks!!! You have to eat here get a burger and a Drink.. Relax in New Orleans and have..."

Justin

"Pretty good but a word of advice..... We ate here not too long ago for the first time and it was actually pretty good. A bit dark at night in there,..."

Jamie

"Nice but not for everyone. Went last night because I had heard so much about this place. Off the beaten path from the Quarter. It was a Monday night..."

Alligatorgar

"Sublime Burger Destination. BRAVO! Port of Call on Esplanade Avenue has been long overlooked by the national media. Its a fabulous place anytime! Our..."

Tom Kurzenbaum

"Great burgers. Yes, POC does have very, very good burgers. Yes, the Monsoons are awesome.I don't like pretty much everything else about the..."

Prop Joe Esq.

"Great beef burger and baked potato. Worth the long..."

PW

"YUMMY. The Best Burger in New Orleans..."

Denise

"Awesome!!!. Awesome burgers! Gotta try..."

Jewls

"Best Restaurant Burger I've Ever Had.. Port of Call is an odd name for a burger joint. It would be a more apt title of a seafood place, but I..."

Gastroferrum

"Great Burger. Hand ground beef, cold Abita and a loaded baked potato - what more could you ask for? Don't be scared by it's appearance, they put out..."

Bill

"The best! I have been to LAkeview harbor and was not impressed...Port if Call hands down. It's not a fancy restaurant, so servers aren't there to..."

Kim Lynn

"A Must. When you crave the best burger in town...go to Port of Call! Great burger and delicious baked potato to compliment! A must if you are..."

Gina

"This used to be a favorite stop of mine in college years. It's still just as great. No bells or whistles just a burger cooked the way you want it...."

Simone Guardia

"Bacos!!!. Everything that you think would be awesome IS. The burgers... the pizza... ALL fantastic. Service is OK, which is about what I would..."

Leslie Love Williams

"Extroardinary Burgers! Tremendous Wait!. Huge portion size, well cooked burgers. no fries, but the baked potato is one of the best I've ever..."

Dragon Tamer Ray

"Drinks. Skip the food unless you love a massive dead burger. The drinks are always good though. Fun spot out in the Frenchmen..."

Das Veggie

"Great..."

Jonathan Green

"Amazing!! Best burgers you will ever eat and the monsoons are killer! You will Have to wait to be seated but it's worth..."

Carrie

"Oh my BURGER!. Best Burger I've ever had. Yes, better than 'In n out' and 'Shakeshack.' Don't be hatin' on me for saying that..."

Kabir

"Bring me fries!. The burgers were pretty good! They are bigger than your mouth can open, served with pickles, lettuce, onion and tomato. They also..."

FoodGirl

"Crazy amount of food with burger and potato but oh so good...you won't leave..."

VLS

"Love, love, love this place. Best burger and baked potato in town. The humma humma drink is a must have. The staff here is awesome - sometimes I..."

Tracy N.

"Beast. Best burger around, with a big ol loaded potato by its..."

Jay

"All aboard. I am not big on burgers but you will find the best served here. The patty is juicy and wonderfully seasoned, topped with extra mushrooms...."

Loux

"Ahh I can taste it now!. Monsoon, Steak & huge stuffed potato!! equals an AWESOME..."

Cinthia

"Great food, service lacking. We went in between lunch and dinner and still had to wait 45 minutes for a table, but I think this is to be expected for..."

Daniel B

"Amazing. Love the burgers love the drinks my only complaint is no real..."

Reb0319

"Of course this is a fav of mine! Huma Huma & a nice burger w baked potato hits the spot..."

A Cherokee Barbie

"My favorite. Port of Call's burger is still the best I've ever had. And the large Port of Call drink (not Monsoon) will do the..."

QB

"Despite food. This place is frequently said to have the best burgers in NOLA. I don't understand how. If by a good burger you mean the most generic..."

Not Picky

"Great Burgers and Cocktails. The burgers are so big you can barely eat them without cutting them in half. They are fantastic though. I love their..."

Kate

"Was lucky not to have to wait as I heard it gets pretty busy. Burger was insanely juicy and good. Drinks were strong and..."

Foodgoeshere

"Legendary goodness that hasn't changed a winning..."

Matt C

"Sit at the bar.... This place is a dive. What do you expect? You arent going to get candle light and white table cloth service, but you are going to..."

Eat Drink Be Merry

"Worth the Wait!. Mouth-watering burgers piled high with shredded cheese. Best burger I've had in my life! Limited menu and hole-in-the-wall..."

GeauxSouthernBelle

"After hearing so many wonderful things about the historic Port of Call, my expectations were set very high. Unfortunately, Port of Call fell a little..."

Symone' Gabrielle

"A must-try. What a good burger. Very satisfying fuel for wandering the Quarter. Always a long wait, and they don't take reservations, so plan on..."

StephRanieR

"Good enough. Port of Call just barely squeaks by on the good side of French Quarter dining. The slightly bland cooking and the outrageous cost is..."

Leon P

"I was surprised that anyone could have anything bad to say about this place. I was in new Orleans for work at a convention an someone insisted that..."

Jacqueline Dagher

"Juicy brgrs, awsum drnks, cool atmosphere wht culd b bttr. Ordr a..."

Nazha Abdul-Hadi

"#2 Burger in Nola. Used to be my go-to burger until I found another hole-in-the-wall down the street...but I won't take away from PoC's spotlight,..."

S. Nicholas Burlison

"Get here EARLY!!. I don't know how they do it, but this bar located at the far east end of the Quarter has absolutely THE BEST BURGER i ever ate. Go..."

Stinky

"Get past the dinge.... And you will have one of the best hamburgers of your life. so typical of new orleans... great food in a "could care less"..."

Mike M.

"Best burger you'll ever..."

Charlie Carr

"JUST OK. Although the hamburgers are pretty good, my past experiences have just been ok. The restaurant itself is pretty dirty looking. Overall, this..."

Nola Foodie

"One of the finest burgers I've ever had. The potatoes looked intimidating in size so we had salads instead, and they were large too! Definitely worth..."

Jorge Montes

"Best Burgers!. By far the BEST burgers in the area!Maybe not even just in the area..Great smoked flavor, and cooked to your..."

Billal Jaber

"Best burger I ever had. Overall rating 9 out of..."

Hunter

"The financial crisis attacks my favorite. The burger and potato was fantastic, just as I remembered from when my high school sweetheart and I..."

Karen Marie Cherry

"Port of Call. This restaurant is very friendly environment, with great service from the waiters. The food, like the cheeseburger is rich in flavor..."

Christopher

"Overrated, smelly, dark. Hamburgers, steaks. I really wanted to love this place, but highly overrated to me. Very limited menu - just hamburgers..."

Ray Cannata

"Burger Potato!!. I am an out of towner who doesn't have a blog...and our first stop was Port of Call for burger, potato and an Abita. It was a great..."

Chris X.

"Happily Stranded at the Port of Call. You might as well be comfortable with a wait when you decide to enter the Port. Yes, it is almost always..."

CSC NOLA

"I love it i want some more of it. I go there for every occassion like christmas eatser and my favorite mardi..."

Elise

"The natives are unanimous - the best burgers in town!. On a trip to New Orleans a few years ago, I wanted a change of pace from gumbo and seafood. So..."

Darkism

"Best Burgers, Monsoons. If I lived in New Orleans, I would eat at this place every day. Nothing beats an off-the-beaten path restaurant with grungy..."

Amy Pickwick

"But here's the thing -- while you are waiting, you can get a Monsoon , which is light and dark rum with pineapple juice and a..."

Steve Oliver

"wow, the line for this place is ridiculous. Unless you go right when they open, then good luck! I've seen the line go..."

Julia Shin Lee

"Port of Call sits on the outskirts of French Quarter bordering a neighborhood called Marginy. It is definitely walkable, providing a nice leisurely..."

Kristen Fenton

"Located at 838 Esplanade Avenue, on the far side of the French Quarter, you’ll find Port of Call , a restaurant famous for its mean hamburger..."

EatJXN

"They deliver on the burgers and personalities! Sit at the bar and watch all the shenanigans go on. No fries served here just a delicious huge baked..."

Monserrat A.

"This place is off the beaten path, a little on the outskirts of the typical French Quarter places. I don't know this for sure, but it also seems like..."

Halie Pullen

"I'm a local and this is my favorite place in the entire city to have a burger. I don't normally eat beef but when I do, this is my favorite choice...."

Theresa Crosby

"The food was very good and a friendly atmosphere, along with fast and great service. My entire family enjoyed their meal and the drinks were sooooo..."

Sheila Colquitt

"We waited at least 30 minutes to get in. Ordered a steak and it didn’t have any flavor (not even salt), it was perfectly cooked but no salt at..."

Nataly Puente L.

"The burger was absolutely amazing. We had mushroom burger. On the side, instead of standard fries, they offer baked potato with butter which heavenly..."

Babak Karimpour

"Very busy place on a Sunday evening with excellent burgers and cheeseburgers, baked potatoes, and specialty drinks. Outstanding customer service as..."

Jamie Griffin

"I came for the burgers because I heard it was the best in NOLA. And I have to say that they did not disappoint. The wait was understandable because..."

Cat Evans

"Port A Call in New Orleans serves up an unforgettable dining experience, with a Mushroom Cheeseburger that surpasses expectations. The Loaded Baked..."

Micheal john Vidaurre

"Came here for lunch today after arriving to Nola and we were seated right away. The girl who took our drink order and the girl who took the foods..."

Philip Hevey

"I looove their drinks and also their food. But for some reason, my last visit wasn't the best at all. Starting with the service, they can..."

Naty Rivera

"You know you want it… 😎👍 can you say “destination burger”? On a hot summer day there is no better dive bar to hangout, have a cold beer,..."

Bill Cheatham

"This was my first time here, mushroom burgers is amazing soooooooo good, very big portion, love jacket potato, please bring u friends and..."

Di Gregorio Vincenzo

"Fun "pirate bar" burger and steak joint. Burgers come with baked potatoes. Who knew this would be such a good alternative to ubiquitous..."

Victoria Sterling

"The beef patties have a creamy texture which is I believe what make this place unique! You can't get disappointed here Drinks are fire..."

Marzio Napolitano

"Fun with Great food and excellent service! You even get a Souvenir Cup just for getting an Iced Tea or Coke. While the Burgers were much smaller,..."

Dylan Rawline

"Like most places in the French Quarter, you can't tell a book by its cover. The outside looks like any other place. Walking in, it looks like most..."

Mattie Tyson

"Came here base on somewhere I read where they said to try their hurricanes. However there isn’t hurricanes on the menu but I ordered their..."

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