Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Lower Garden District

12 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Birdy's Behind The Bower restaurant

1. Birdy's Behind The Bower

4.7

Exceptional(589)

Price: Moderate

• American • Garden District

Booked 26 times today

Birdy’s Behind the Bower is a brunch spot perched in the back of the Framework building, serving Southern-inspired, locally-sourced American cuisine alongside a welcoming outdoor courtyard. We partner with Sugar Roots Farm in New Orleans to source fresh, local ingredients for dishes that range from comforting, house-made breakfast staples to lighter, health-conscious fare. Celebrate on our chic patio or nestle in for a coffee to start your day.

2. Wild South

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5.0

Exceptional(0)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Lower Garden District

Booked 2 times today

Take the right turn off of Magazine Streetin the Lower Garden District and you’llstumble upon Wild South.Through the yellow doors lies a restaurant that showcases local ingredients we hold dear in new, innovative ways while celebrating the signature elements that make up this Southern cuisine. Whether you’re popping in for snacks atthe bar or want the full tasting experience,Chef Michael Stoltzfus and his team invite you to partake in the unique taste of the Wild South.

3. Domenica

4.6

Exceptional(7399)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 120 times today

Domenica translates to “Sunday,” in Italian, it is the day of the week to explore and cook leisurely, abundant meals. At Domenica restaurant, our chefs seek to transport guests to those coveted moments, offering passionately prepared dishes that marry pure, local ingredients with revered techniques.While the menu is rooted in tradition, our chefs focus on elevating Italian ingredients and classic flavors to create modern classics, adapted for the contemporary palate of New Orleans. The fresh pastas made by hand daily, roasted vegetables, meats and Napolitano style pizzas, all prepared in the restaurant’s iconic wood oven, are perfectly complemented by custom-brewed beers, seasonal craft cocktails and an Italian-focused wine list.

4. Miss River

4.7

Exceptional(1279)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Central Business District

Booked 32 times today

Miss River at the Four Seasons New Orleans offers a grand Creole dining experience in the heart of the French Quarter. Led by renowned Chef Alon Shaya, the restaurant serves elevated New Orleans favorites with bold Cajun flavors and local ingredients. Signature dishes include Whole Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Seared Duck Breast, and Red Beans and Rice. Open for lunch and dinner, diners can savor expertly crafted dishes throughout the day. Enjoy a lively weekend jazz brunch every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, featuring a Bloody Mary bar and live jazz. Perfect for any special occasion, Miss River delivers an unforgettable experience for lunch, dinner, or brunch in New Orleans.

5. Couvant

4.5

Awesome(338)

Price: Expensive

• French • Central Business District

Booked 24 times today

Take a seat at our signature French-inspired bistro, Couvant, housed in the former Peychaud Cocktail Bitters factory. Here, French techniques (think pain perdu for breakfast and cochon de lait for dinner) play on the roots of New Orleans cuisine using fresh, local ingredients. New Orleans is renowned for its French cuisine, and you won’t have to leave the confines of The Eliza Jane to enjoy delicious fare within a French bistro. Couvant specializes in classic French cooking serving entrees that pay homage to French history and regional specialties. Never pretentious, the dishes and service at Couvant are purposefully simple and social. Nestle into an intimate dining room banquette. Or dine at a bistro table in our historic courtyard for chef-driven entrées and a bottle of wine — or maybe two.

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6. The Steakhouse - Caesars New Orleans

3.7

Very Good(1987)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Central Business District

Booked 19 times today

The Steakhouse at Caesars offers a fresh, playful perspective on the traditional steakhouse. The Steakhouse combines a devotion to local Louisiana ingredients and techniques to provide an unexpected twist on traditional steakhouse menu items.

7. Yo Nashi

4.7

Exceptional(452)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Central Business District

Booked 3 times today

Yō Nashi is a New Orleans omakase restaurant. Utilizing local ingredients and flavor with Japanese technique and presentation, Chef Jose creates a dining experience that invokes a sense of transportation while simultaneously being rooted in the city where he presides. Our daily omakase menu is created around the best seasonal ingredients available. Please provide any allergies or dietary restrictions with your reservation so that we may be able to ensure your best possible experience.

8. Vessel NOLA

4.3

Awesome(2582)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 20 times today

Vessel Specializes in Fresh Seafood and New American Cuisine! Renowned Chef Wille Cooper, who trained under Emeril Lagasse & Wolfgang Puck sources fresh local ingredients incorporating many of the traditions New Orleans is famous for. Dinner is served 7 days a week and brunch Sat-Sun! Happy Hour weekdays 4-6 pm (except holidays). Reservations are advised and we welcome walk-ins! Dine inside or outdoors on our gorgeous covered patio! ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST featured VESSEL as one of "8 of the Most Gorgeous Restaurants in Former Churches Worldwide". Paranormal activity lurks at VESSEL as featured on The Travel Channel's hit show "THE DEAD FILES" in the episode "Deadly Vessel" showcasing the spirits that haunt Vessel. Eat, Drink, Congregate! at Vessel at New Orleans' most exciting restaurant/bar, housed in a 1914 historic church in Mid-City, 10 minutes from the French Quarter just off the Canal Street Streetcar.

9. Carmo

4.7

Exceptional(172)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Warehouse District

Booked 3 times today

Situated in New Orleans' charming Arts District, Carmo is a tropical restaurant, bar and cultural center with a commitment to providing fresh, flavorful, healthy and affordable dishes in a warm, friendly and casual atmosphere. Chef Dana Honn's menu is built upon the rich, multi-cultural culinary influences found throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America, West Africa, Southeast Asia, Gulf South and beyond, featuring eclectic and traditional/traditionally-inspired dishes with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients, as well as unique and little-known flavors from around the world. “Origins to table” is the term Honn uses to describe the narratives of the dishes, connecting ingredients to food traditions and ultimately the people who originally created those traditions. From our fresh local seafood and produce to heritage and organic meats, Carmo caters to vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians and omnivores alike.

10. BABs

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4.8

Exceptional(770)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Bywater

Booked 19 times today

To us, BABs is a place for friends, or those who will soon be. BABs is a casual energetic place with yummy food, authentic hospitality, great libations and friendly faces.We cook ingredient driven food where inspiration comes from our personal experiences or one of the many cultures represented in our area, past and present. Our cooking is inspired by small local farms, using ingredients that are seasonal and raised or caught with care.New Orleans is our home. It’s a place with an amazing sense of community where we’ve created meaningful relationships, and met extraordinary people along the way. We’re excited to continue feeding visitors and the people like us, who call it home.-Nina Compton, Larry Miller, and the BABs Team

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Amitvip
Montreal / Quebec •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
excellent food, professional service of the highest caliber.
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Miss RiverPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Central Business District
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4.7
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Donna
New Orleans / Louisiana •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very good food! Big servings! Loved the rabbit dish even though I could not eat it all! Other parties had lasagna that was individually served in a big pan for each. So close to the Orpheum theater which we attended thst evening. All so very convenient snd good. Plenty of time for everything.
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DomenicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Central Business District
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4.6
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douglas
Minneapolis - St. Paul •33 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
A delightful and delicious discovery for dinner while on a visit to New Orleans. Had a great meal at
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CouvantPrice: Expensive• French• Central Business District
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4.5
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Sadievip
New Orleans / Louisiana •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
This restaurant is always 100% on target. We have eaten here almost every time we visit New Orleans, and the food and service are always absolutely amazing. I would recommend this place if you have never been here, and I can promise you won't be disappointed!
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Birdy's Behind The BowerPrice: Moderate• American• Garden District
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4.7

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Birdy's Behind The Bower

2. Wild South

3. Domenica

4. Miss River

5. Couvant

6. The Steakhouse - Caesars New Orleans

7. Yo Nashi

8. Vessel NOLA

9. Carmo

10. BABs

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