Best Date Night Restaurant in New Orleans — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

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Rank 1.
Brigtsen's Restaurant
american · New Orleans
Eater 38
4.8 across 852 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; praised by Eater 38 (Eater 38 — New Orleans (2026)).
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
10 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:00G4.8T4.6Y4.5MS
Google4.8(852)Yelp4.5(481)Tripadvisor4.6(561)
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Rank 2.
GW Fins
seafood · New Orleans
JBF · Outstanding Restaurant '25Eater 38
4.7 across 8.8k Tripadvisor reviews, and Google lands in the same place; named by Eater 38 and James Beard Foundation.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.8T4.7Y4.5MS
Google4.8(5.5k)Yelp4.5(3.5k)Tripadvisor4.7(8.8k)
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Rank 3.
Izzat
french · New Orleans
5.0 across 1.4k Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 08:00 — 22:00G5.0T5.0Y4.4MS
Google5.0(1.4k)Yelp4.4(31)Tripadvisor5.0(6)
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★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 4.
Emeril's
american · New Orleans
★★ MichelinJBF · Emerging Chef '26World's 50 BestEater 38
4.4 across 2.9k Tripadvisor reviews, and Google lands in the same place; named by World's 50 Best and Eater 38.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
10 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 22:30G4.5T4.4Y4.0MSFB4.6FS3.8
Google4.5(2.5k)Yelp4.0(1.9k)Tripadvisor4.4(2.9k)Facebook4.6(1)Foursquare3.8(282)
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Rank 5.
Cafe Porche & Snowbar | Coffee, Brunch, Pastries & Snowballs
brunch · coffee-shop · New Orleans
4.9 across 644 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; quaint weekend brunch/lunch spot with a patio, for Southern staples like gumbo & fried….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
19 min · $ · ClosedToday · 08:00 — 13:45G4.9T5.0Y4.8MSFB4.9
Google4.9(644)Yelp4.8(316)Tripadvisor5.0(19)Facebook4.9(71)
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Rank 6.
Dahla
thai · asian · New Orleans
4.6 across 188 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #763 of 2,215 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 14:30G4.6T4.8Y4.6MSFB5.0
Google4.6(188)Yelp4.6(151)Tripadvisor4.8(6)Facebook5.0(2)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 7.
Restaurant Rebirth
cajun · american · New Orleans
4.6 across 878 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #17 of 2,215 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
13 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:30G4.6T4.7Y4.5MS
Google4.6(878)Yelp4.5(713)Tripadvisor4.7(451)
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Rank 8.
Herbsaint
french · New Orleans
Michelin Guide
4.6 across 1.9k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; listed in the Michelin Guide.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
5 min · $$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.6T4.4Y4.1MS
Google4.6(1.9k)Yelp4.1(1.1k)Tripadvisor4.4(1.4k)
WarningYou're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
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Rank 9.
Le Moyne Bistro
french · New Orleans
4.8 across 141 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
10 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:00G4.8T4.7Y4.3MS
Google4.8(141)Yelp4.3(25)Tripadvisor4.7(8)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 10.
Bayona
fine-dining · american · New Orleans
4.3 across 1.7k Tripadvisor reviews, and Google lands in the same place; chef Susan Spicer cooks creative Louisiana fare in a charming old cottage with a lush….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
10 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:00G4.4T4.3Y3.8MS
Google4.4(1.2k)Yelp3.8(927)Tripadvisor4.3(1.7k)
WarningEnjoyable enough, but the bill is partly buying brand and vibes.
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Best Date Night Restaurant in New Orleans — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

date-night first

● These results are 1mo old. Re-run for fresh data?

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Brigtsen's Restaurant
american · New Orleans
Eater 38
4.8 across 852 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; praised by Eater 38 (Eater 38 — New Orleans (2026)).
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
10 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:00G4.8T4.6Y4.5MS
Google4.8(852)Yelp4.5(481)Tripadvisor4.6(561)
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Rank 2.
GW Fins
seafood · New Orleans
JBF · Outstanding Restaurant '25Eater 38
4.7 across 8.8k Tripadvisor reviews, and Google lands in the same place; named by Eater 38 and James Beard Foundation.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.8T4.7Y4.5MS
Google4.8(5.5k)Yelp4.5(3.5k)Tripadvisor4.7(8.8k)
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Rank 3.
Izzat
french · New Orleans
5.0 across 1.4k Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 08:00 — 22:00G5.0T5.0Y4.4MS
Google5.0(1.4k)Yelp4.4(31)Tripadvisor5.0(6)
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★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 4.
Emeril's
american · New Orleans
★★ MichelinJBF · Emerging Chef '26World's 50 BestEater 38
4.4 across 2.9k Tripadvisor reviews, and Google lands in the same place; named by World's 50 Best and Eater 38.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
10 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 22:30G4.5T4.4Y4.0MSFB4.6FS3.8
Google4.5(2.5k)Yelp4.0(1.9k)Tripadvisor4.4(2.9k)Facebook4.6(1)Foursquare3.8(282)
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Rank 5.
Cafe Porche & Snowbar | Coffee, Brunch, Pastries & Snowballs
brunch · coffee-shop · New Orleans
4.9 across 644 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; quaint weekend brunch/lunch spot with a patio, for Southern staples like gumbo & fried….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
19 min · $ · ClosedToday · 08:00 — 13:45G4.9T5.0Y4.8MSFB4.9
Google4.9(644)Yelp4.8(316)Tripadvisor5.0(19)Facebook4.9(71)
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Rank 6.
Dahla
thai · asian · New Orleans
4.6 across 188 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #763 of 2,215 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 14:30G4.6T4.8Y4.6MSFB5.0
Google4.6(188)Yelp4.6(151)Tripadvisor4.8(6)Facebook5.0(2)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 7.
Restaurant Rebirth
cajun · american · New Orleans
4.6 across 878 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #17 of 2,215 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
13 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:30G4.6T4.7Y4.5MS
Google4.6(878)Yelp4.5(713)Tripadvisor4.7(451)
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Rank 8.
Herbsaint
french · New Orleans
Michelin Guide
4.6 across 1.9k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; listed in the Michelin Guide.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
5 min · $$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.6T4.4Y4.1MS
Google4.6(1.9k)Yelp4.1(1.1k)Tripadvisor4.4(1.4k)
WarningYou're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
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Rank 9.
Le Moyne Bistro
french · New Orleans
4.8 across 141 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
10 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:00G4.8T4.7Y4.3MS
Google4.8(141)Yelp4.3(25)Tripadvisor4.7(8)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 10.
Bayona
fine-dining · american · New Orleans
4.3 across 1.7k Tripadvisor reviews, and Google lands in the same place; chef Susan Spicer cooks creative Louisiana fare in a charming old cottage with a lush….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
10 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:00G4.4T4.3Y3.8MS
Google4.4(1.2k)Yelp3.8(927)Tripadvisor4.3(1.7k)
WarningEnjoyable enough, but the bill is partly buying brand and vibes.
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Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Date Night Restaurant in New Orleans — Harry's ten

Brigtsen's Restaurant

GW FinsH★

IzzatH★★

Emeril's

Cafe Porche & Snowbar | Coffee, Brunch, Pastries & SnowballsH★

Dahla

Restaurant Rebirth

Herbsaint

Le Moyne Bistro

Bayona

Best Date Night Restaurant in New Orleans — Harry's ten

Brigtsen's Restaurant

GW FinsH★

IzzatH★★

Emeril's

Cafe Porche & Snowbar | Coffee, Brunch, Pastries & SnowballsH★

Dahla

Restaurant Rebirth

Herbsaint

Le Moyne Bistro

Bayona

GW Fins

Izzat

Cafe Porche & Snowbar | Coffee, Brunch, Pastries & Snowballs

GW Fins

Izzat

Cafe Porche & Snowbar | Coffee, Brunch, Pastries & Snowballs