The Best Restaurants In New Orleans' Central Business District
What began in the late 18th century as New Orleans’ first expansion beyond its original French Quarter footprint, today the Central Business District is a mainstay for many of the city’s finest and most exclusive eateries. From Southern and Caribbean to Brazilian and European-inspired fare, these are the best restaurants in New Orleans’ Central Business District.
Herbsaint Bar and Restaurant
Bar, Bistro, Restaurant, French, American
Compère Lapin
Restaurant, Caribbean, Cajun
Willa Jean
Bakery, Cafe, Restaurant, American
Carmo
Restaurant, Vegan, Vegetarian
Southeast Asian, West African, Caribbean, and South American flavors combine at Carmo, a tropical café and bar serving innovative, vegan-friendly fare with tropical flavors. This NOLA-based open-kitchen eatery, founded in 2010, prides itself on its “commitment to providing vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike with healthy and affordable” dining options in a laid-back atmosphere. Menu favorites at this CBD restaurant, open Monday from 9 am–3 pm and Tuesday to Saturday from 9 am–10 pm, include the carmo salad, the rico sandwich, or any of the appetizers featuring avocado. Because duh.
Restaurant August
Restaurant, French
Luke
Brasserie, Cajun