With the new year comes new year’s resolutions. One popular resolution (besides losing weight) is to try something new every day. With so many restaurants peppered throughout this beautiful city, you could easily eat at a new restaurant every day this year and still not come close to visiting them all. To get you started, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite restaurants that you’ll want to eat at in 2020. Be sure to click the links within the article to find out more about each restaurant!
- Avery’s on Tulane
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Walter Tran/Google This quirky eatery in the shadows of Tulane University has some of the most unique po’boys around, and you’re going to love them. Top picks include their fried potato salad, buffalo shrimp po’boy, and their oysters Rockefeller po’boy. Yum! For more information, click here.
- Avo
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Avo/Facebook Nestled on historic Magazine Street, Avo is a sophisticated little Italian restaurant that seamlessly blends Italian and Louisiana flavors together for a meal you’ll fall in love with. For more information, click here.
- Banh Mi Boys
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Banh Mi Boys/Facebook For a po’boy with a twist, head on over to Banh My Boys where you can chow down on some delicious Vietnamese banh mi. For more information, click here.
- Casa Borrega
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Casa Borrega/Facebook For authentic Mexican food, Casa Borrega is the place to be. The vibrant atmosphere is perfectly complimented by the delicious food which include homemade version of Mexican street food and traditional Mexican cuisine that you just won’t find anywhere else in New Orleans. For more information, click here.
- Cavan
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Aeyen Z./Google Tucked away in a historic mansion that dates back to 1883, Cavan might just be the most beautiful restaurant in New Orleans. Each dining room is more beautiful than the next, and the only thing better than the atmosphere is the menu. Southern small plates and American Coastal fare is what to expect when you dine, and don’t pass up an opportunity to check out their impressive cocktail menu. For more information, click here.
- Parkway Tavern
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dsj5777/Trip Advisor When it comes to po’boys Parkway has been a top spot for locals and tourists for over a century. There’s usually a line, but it moves quick! And your patience will be rewarded with an overstuffed po’boy. For more information, click here.
- R & O’s
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Papa Roux/Google Family friendly and always a delight, R & O’s has been a neighborhood staple since they opened their doors in 1980. From pizza to po’boys and everything in between, their expansive menu ensures there’s something for everyone. For more information, click here.
- Rocky & Carlos
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Rocky & Carlo’s Restaurant/Google Since 1965, New Orleanians have been making the trek out to Chalmette to get a bite to eat from this homey establishment. Their mac & cheese is legendary, and worth breaking your diet over. For more information, click here.
- Stingray’s
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Stingray’s/Facebook Family-owned and operated, this casual eatery has been around since 1997, and should move to the top of your bucket list for 2020. The portions are enormous, the the menu covers everything from fries seafood to pasta. For more information, click here.
- Venezia
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Greg Schenck/Google For a hearty Italian meal, look no further than Venezia. This family owned and operated restaurant has been serving the New Orleans community for over 60 years, and they’re no where close to stopping. Huge portions of pasta with homemade pasta sauce so good you’ll want to lick the plate. Sounds incredible, right? For more information, click here.
How many of these restaurants have you eaten at? Any that are going to make the list for 2020? Let us know in the comments below!
Jamar Lot/Google
Walter Tran/Google
This quirky eatery in the shadows of Tulane University has some of the most unique po’boys around, and you’re going to love them. Top picks include their fried potato salad, buffalo shrimp po’boy, and their oysters Rockefeller po’boy. Yum! For more information, click here.
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Avo/Facebook
Nestled on historic Magazine Street, Avo is a sophisticated little Italian restaurant that seamlessly blends Italian and Louisiana flavors together for a meal you’ll fall in love with. For more information, click here.
Harry Flores/Google
Banh Mi Boys/Facebook
For a po’boy with a twist, head on over to Banh My Boys where you can chow down on some delicious Vietnamese banh mi. For more information, click here.
C Tannerd/Google
Casa Borrega/Facebook
For authentic Mexican food, Casa Borrega is the place to be. The vibrant atmosphere is perfectly complimented by the delicious food which include homemade version of Mexican street food and traditional Mexican cuisine that you just won’t find anywhere else in New Orleans. For more information, click here.
Topher Law/Google
Aeyen Z./Google
Tucked away in a historic mansion that dates back to 1883, Cavan might just be the most beautiful restaurant in New Orleans. Each dining room is more beautiful than the next, and the only thing better than the atmosphere is the menu. Southern small plates and American Coastal fare is what to expect when you dine, and don’t pass up an opportunity to check out their impressive cocktail menu. For more information, click here.
Parkway Tavern/Google
dsj5777/Trip Advisor
When it comes to po’boys Parkway has been a top spot for locals and tourists for over a century. There’s usually a line, but it moves quick! And your patience will be rewarded with an overstuffed po’boy. For more information, click here.
Ralston Morris/Google
Papa Roux/Google
Family friendly and always a delight, R & O’s has been a neighborhood staple since they opened their doors in 1980. From pizza to po’boys and everything in between, their expansive menu ensures there’s something for everyone. For more information, click here.
Rocky & Carlo’s Restaurant/Google
Since 1965, New Orleanians have been making the trek out to Chalmette to get a bite to eat from this homey establishment. Their mac & cheese is legendary, and worth breaking your diet over. For more information, click here.
Raymond Truxillo/Google
Stingray’s/Facebook
Family-owned and operated, this casual eatery has been around since 1997, and should move to the top of your bucket list for 2020. The portions are enormous, the the menu covers everything from fries seafood to pasta. For more information, click here.
Jake Hunt/Google
Greg Schenck/Google
For a hearty Italian meal, look no further than Venezia. This family owned and operated restaurant has been serving the New Orleans community for over 60 years, and they’re no where close to stopping. Huge portions of pasta with homemade pasta sauce so good you’ll want to lick the plate. Sounds incredible, right? For more information, click here.
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