New Orleans is renowned for its unique cuisine that blends French, African, and American influences. Here are some of the best restaurants in the Big Easy:

1. Commander’s Palace
   • Cuisine: Creole
   • Known for its elegant atmosphere and innovative takes on classic New Orleans dishes
   • Signature dish: Turtle soup
2. Dooky Chase’s Restaurant
   • Cuisine: Creole, Soul Food
   • A historic restaurant that played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement
   • Must-try: Fried chicken and gumbo
3. Brennan’s
   • Cuisine: Creole, French
   • Famous for inventing the Bananas Foster dessert
   • Excellent for breakfast and brunch
4. Galatoire’s
   • Cuisine: French-Creole
   • A Bourbon Street institution since 1905
   • Known for its Friday lunch tradition
5. Cochon
   • Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
   • Focuses on traditional Cajun dishes with a modern twist

Try the wood-fired oysters and cochon de lait