Best Fine Dining in New Orleans

The omakase experience is consistently lauded for its outstanding quality, innovative flavor combinations, and masterful preparation, with many diners calling it the best sushi they've ever had.

“Every dish is masterfully and thoughtfully put together”

Service, particularly from Elijah, is frequently highlighted as charismatic, attentive, and first-rate, contributing significantly to the overall upscale omakase feel.

“Elijah, the waiter is amazing and very attentive”

The intimate, calm, and theatrical atmosphere, often enhanced by lofi hip hop, creates a unique and upscale omakase experience.

“The intimate calm vibe. The lofi hip hop”

While an investment, the omakase experience is considered a great deal for the quality and quantity of food provided.

“The price to amount of food given was also a great deal”

The food is well-regarded for its outstanding quality, creative execution, and delicious flavors, with many dishes, particularly soups and desserts, highlighted as standouts.

“Food was phenomenal”

Service is described as impeccable, attentive, and first-rate, with staff frequently going above and beyond to make guests feel special and well-cared for.

“Service by Nash and team was impeccable.”

The atmosphere is consistently described as elegant, historic, sophisticated, and festive, contributing to a memorable and special dining experience.

“Timeless atmosphere”

While considered pricey by some, the overall experience, quality of food, and top-notch service are frequently cited as making it well worth the cost, especially for special occasions.

“Price is unbeatable for the quality”

The food is well-regarded for its excellent quality, fresh ingredients, and perfect seasoning, with specific dishes like the gumbo, deviled eggs, and charbroiled oysters receiving high marks.

“Bisque and Gumbo was fresh”

Service is frequently highlighted as outstanding, with staff described as friendly, attentive, and welcoming, contributing to a positive overall experience.

“The staff was absolutely amazing”

The atmosphere is consistently described as beautiful, gorgeous, and luxurious without being pretentious, creating a delightful ambiance.

“The atmosphere was fantastic”

While not explicitly detailed, the consistent recognition for food and service suggests good value for the dining experience.

The food is well-regarded for its fresh ingredients, beautiful presentation, and authentic, delicious Peruvian flavors, with many dishes highlighted as first-rate.

“Fresh, buttery, and beautifully prepared”

Service is frequently described as top-notch, attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly, with numerous staff members well-regarded for enhancing the dining experience.

“Raphael was really amazing”

The atmosphere is consistently described as beautiful, vibrant, cozy, and having a cool, sexy vibe, contributing positively to the overall dining experience.

“Cool, sexy vibe”

While not explicitly detailed, the consistent recognition for food quality, presentation, and overall experience suggests good value for the price.

The food is consistently described as excellent, creative, and impeccably prepared, with a focus on local ingredients and thoughtful tasting menus.

“Everything was absolutely incredible”

Service is frequently highlighted as personalized, attentive, friendly, and accommodating, contributing significantly to the overall experience.

“The staff was attentive and prompt”

The atmosphere is well-regarded as beautiful, intimate, inviting, and well-appointed, often set in a historic home.

“Atmosphere is fantastic”

While generally well-received, suggested portions could be smaller with stronger flavors, and another found the wine pairing weak and the price not justified.

“The price”

The food is well-regarded for its outstanding quality, delicious flavors, and thoughtful preparation, often described as a standout culinary experience.

“Outstanding meal at Saint Clair”

Service is frequently highlighted as attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and warm, contributing significantly to the overall positive dining experience.

“The service is attentive, friendly, and knowledge.”

The atmosphere is consistently described as beautiful, charming, cozy, magical, and romantic, often evoking a sense of being in another time or place.

“Beautiful, delicious & unique!”

While the food and experience are highly regarded, one diner noted it felt a 'tiny bit expensive for the global experience,' suggesting value may be perceived as moderate.

“Felt a tiny bit expensive”

The food is well-regarded for its first-rate, bold, and unique flavors, expertly blending Caribbean and Creole influences. Dishes are often described as creative, well-seasoned, and memorable.

“The food… omg… amazing!”

Service is frequently highlighted as impeccable, friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, with staff often going above and beyond for guests, including accommodating allergies.

“Service was impeccable and the staff”

The atmosphere is consistently described as lovely, vibrant, chic, and well-decorated, creating a comfortable and enjoyable ambiance suitable for various occasions.

“Good vibe in the restaurant”

While the food quality is highly regarded, some diners note that prices are on the higher side, and portions can be perceived as small by some.

“Pretty expensive and each dish is a little small”

The food is well-regarded for its outstanding quality, creative modernization of Southern classics, and delicious flavors, with specific highlights including duck confit, gumbo, spaghetti, and various small plates.

“Everything was wonderful”

Service is generally described as attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional, contributing significantly to a positive dining experience.

“Great service and great food”

The atmosphere is described as upscale yet unpretentious, suitable for special occasions, though it can be noisy.

“Atmosphere manages to feel upscale yet completely unpretentious”

While the food quality is high, some diners found the portions to be small for the price, leading to a feeling of not being entirely worth the cost.

“The portions were just too small”

The food is well-regarded for its first-rate flavor, fresh ingredients, and culinary artistry, with many dishes highlighted as standouts.

“True culinary artistry; they're incredibly fresh”

Service is frequently described as exquisite, attentive, friendly, and professional, with specific staff members often receiving commendations.

“Service was just exquisite. Super attentive.”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as great, lively, beautiful, and tasteful, with notable artwork and a pleasant ambiance.

“Great vibe, and amazing artwork”

While generally considered good value, some diners noted that certain dishes might be pricey relative to portion size or expectation.

“Not necessarily in line with the price”

The cuisine is well-regarded for its authentic Creole and Acadian flavors, with many dishes described as outstanding and perfectly cooked, utilizing fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

“The food was magnificent”

Service is frequently highlighted as superb, attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, with staff often going above and beyond to ensure a positive dining experience.

“Service was superb”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as charming, cozy, intimate, and inviting, often described as being in a quaint old house or cottage.

“Love the atmosphere here so much”

While the food quality is highly regarded, some diners find the pricing to be on the higher side, with one diner questioning if the cost justified the experience.

“Expensive, food is good but not worth it”