The 10 Best Places to Eat in New Orleans

The 10 Best Places to Eat in New Orleans — All Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

New Orleans has quietly become one of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives‘ favorite stops. We pulled every New Orleans restaurant Guy Fieri has featured on the show, kept the 10 that are still open and still highly rated (4.4 stars and up, hundreds to thousands of real Google reviews), and ranked them by popularity. Here’s where to eat on your next trip.

1. Katie’s Restaurant

Katie’s Restaurant — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American, Seafood, Breakfast, Southern · $$ · 4.6★ (4,981 Google reviews)

Katie’s Restaurant earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 4,981 reviewers backs it up.

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Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 11, Episode 10 — “Fully Loaded” (March 21, 2011)
• Season 24, Episode 4 — “Rockin' New Orleans” (January 20, 2016)
Address: 3701 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: +1 504-488-6582
Website: www.katiesinmidcity.com
See the full Katie’s Restaurant listing →

2. The Joint

The Joint — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

BBQ, Southern · $$ · 4.7★ (3,586 Google reviews)

Known for low-and-slow barbecue, The Joint still draws a crowd — a 4.7-star rating from 3,586 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 3, Episode 13 — “All Kinds of BBQ” (July 7, 2008)
• Season 24, Episode 4 — “Rockin' New Orleans” (January 20, 2016)
Address: 701 Mazant St, New Orleans, LA 70117
Phone: +1 504-949-3232
Website: alwayssmokin.com
See the full The Joint listing →

3. Turkey and the Wolf

Turkey and the Wolf — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American, Sandwich · $$ · 4.7★ (2,991 Google reviews)

The American classics at Turkey and the Wolf clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.7-star rating across 2,991 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 1 — “Piling on the Pork” (January 11, 2019)
Address: 739 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: +1 504-218-7428
Website: www.turkeyandthewolf.com
See the full Turkey and the Wolf listing →

4. Surrey’s Cafe

Surrey’s Cafe — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American, Breakfast, Cajun · $$ · 4.7★ (2,548 Google reviews)

Surrey’s Cafe is one of the area’s go-to spots for American classics, with a strong 4.7 stars from 2,548 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 24, Episode 4 — “Rockin' New Orleans” (January 20, 2016)
Address: 1418 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: +1 504-524-3828
Website: www.surreysnola.com
See the full Surrey’s Cafe listing →

5. The Creole Creamery

The Creole Creamery — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Southern, Dessert · $ · 4.7★ (2,187 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for Southern home cooking, The Creole Creamery keeps a 4.7-star rating across 2,187 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 4, Episode 5 — “Brain Freeze” (August 11, 2008)
• Season 24, Episode 4 — “Rockin' New Orleans” (January 20, 2016)
Address: 4924 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: +1 504-894-8680
Website: www.creolecreamery.com
See the full The Creole Creamery listing →

6. Mahoney’s Po-Boy Shop

Mahoney’s Po-Boy Shop — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Italian, Sandwich · $$ · 4.4★ (1,950 Google reviews)

Mahoney’s Po-Boy Shop earned its spot on the show for Italian comfort food that regulars rave about, and the 4.4-star average from 1,950 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 11, Episode 2 — “Po' Boys, Pasta & Pork” (January 10, 2011)
Address: 3454 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: +1 504-766-6697
Website: www.mahonyspoboys.com
See the full Mahoney’s Po-Boy Shop listing →

7. Parasol’s Restaurant & Bar

Parasol’s Restaurant & Bar — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Cajun · $ · 4.5★ (1,633 Google reviews)

Known for Cajun cooking, Parasol’s Restaurant & Bar still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 1,633 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 24, Episode 4 — “Rockin' New Orleans” (January 20, 2016)
Address: 2533 Constance St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: +1 504-354-9079
Website: parasols.gbiz.shop
See the full Parasol’s Restaurant & Bar listing →

8. Sammy’s Food Services & Deli

Sammy’s Food Services & Deli — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American, Sandwich · $ · 4.4★ (1,463 Google reviews)

The American classics at Sammy’s Food Services & Deli clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 1,463 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 23, Episode 16 — “Ultimate Turkey Fest” (November 19, 2015)
Address: 3000 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122
Phone: +1 504-947-0675
Website: sammysfood.com
See the full Sammy’s Food Services & Deli listing →

9. Seither’s Seafood

Seither’s Seafood — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Seafood, Cajun · $$ · 4.6★ (1,255 Google reviews)

Seither’s Seafood is one of the area’s go-to spots for fresh seafood, with a strong 4.6 stars from 1,255 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 29, Episode 13 — “Eating Up New Orleans” (March 1, 2019)
Address: 279 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA 70123
Phone: +1 504-738-1116
Website: seithers.com
See the full Seither’s Seafood listing →

10. Casamento’s Restaurant

Casamento’s Restaurant — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Seafood · $$ · 4.4★ (571 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for fresh seafood, Casamento’s Restaurant keeps a 4.4-star rating across 571 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 4, Episode 10 — “Cookin' It Old School” (October 6, 2008)
• Season 24, Episode 4 — “Rockin' New Orleans” (January 20, 2016)
Address: 4330 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: +1 504-895-9761
Website: www.casamentosrestaurant.com
See the full Casamento’s Restaurant listing →

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