New Orleans is much known for its nightlife and parties, but it’s also famous for good food. Dining is considered a passionate art form in New Orleans and it houses some of the finest restaurants and has award winning chefs, who will make your visit to New Orleans a memorable one. Known as the home to gumbo and crawfish, it is also famous for its beignet and Creole dishes. Beignets are a type of deep fried French pastry; they're usually square and covered in powdered sugar.
New Orleans has a strong influence of French cuisine due to the multicultural overlap dating back to 300 years. Creole dishes are one of the specialties of New Orleans’ food scene with gumbo being one of the signature dishes. It’s made with shrimp, crabs, crawdads, or a mix of meat and sausage, and then the stock is thickened with Native American file spice, okra and tomato. Creole dishes are a cosmopolitan blend from Africa, Europe and the Caribbean. Other specialties include New Orleans version of Spain's paella and Sauce Piquant.
Some of the top rated restaurants in New Orleans that offer great food are:
Located in the French quarter at Conti street, The Bombay Club is a well known restaurant decorated with a plush British theme. Its menu features a rich variety of Creole dishes and French dishes. Some of the specialties of the Bombay Club include Bar B Q Shrimp, Duck Duet, and Bombay Filet Mignon. Their bar is famous for the best (125) martinis, single malt scotches, ports, reserved bourbons, and premium cigars.
BACCO is known for its exclusive gulf seafood cuisine with a great service and ambience. Its specialties include delicious pastas and fresh regional seafood which are artfully prepared with fresh home grown ingredients and presented with a touch of the robust flavors of Italy. Some of the exquisite delicacies of BACCO are Bacco’s Lobster & Shrimp Ravioli, Grilled Tuna topped with seasonal seafood salsa and the decadent “Mr. Ralph’s” Ice Cream Sandwich.
Commander's Palace Restaurant, Palace Cafe and Mother's Restaurant are some of the other popular restaurants found in New Orleans. Voted as “Best Restaurant of USA” in 1996, Commander's Palace restaurant offers great food with excellent service in a pleasant atmosphere. Situated in the lower garden district of New Orleans, Palace Cafe is famous for its seafood delicacies like Pecan Crusted Catfish, Crabmeat Cheesecake and their famous White Chocolate Bread Pudding.
These were some among the most popular restaurants present in New Orleans and there’s much to be hungry for in The Big Easy.
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