Best Group Dinner 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.

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Rank 1.
August
american · New Orleans
Michelin Guide
michelin-backed american cooking that actually delivers on technique and flavor, not just hype.
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.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
6 min · $$$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:00G4.7T4.6Y4.4MS
Google4.7(1.5k)Yelp4.4(1.6k)Tripadvisor4.6(2.3k)
Warningyou're paying for the room and the reputation as much as the plate.
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Rank 2.
Doris Metropolitan New Orleans
steak-house · New Orleans
solid steakhouse execution with nola swagger—dry-aged beef done right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
12 min · $$$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.7T4.6Y4.4MS
Google4.7(1.3k)Yelp4.4(898)Tripadvisor4.6(831)
Warningscene-heavy pricing; go for the meat, not the mystique.
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Rank 3.
Restaurant R'evolution
cajun · fine-dining · New Orleans
cajun fine-dining that doesn't drown everything in roux—actual refinement.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
7 min · $$$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:00G4.6T4.5Y4.4MS
Google4.6(1.8k)Yelp4.4(1.6k)Tripadvisor4.5(2.1k)
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Rank 4.
Arnaud's New Orleans
fine-dining · New Orleans
old-guard nola institution with the pedigree to back it up.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
7 min · $$$$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 13:30G4.4T4.2Y3.8MS
Google4.4(1.7k)Yelp3.8(1.2k)Tripadvisor4.2(3.0k)
Warningyelp score dips hard; execution can be uneven for the price.
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Rank 5.
Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
steak-house · fine-dining · New Orleans
competent steakhouse with solid bones and a proper bar.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
5 min · $$$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:00G4.4T4.3Y3.9MS
Google4.4(2.0k)Yelp3.9(1.2k)Tripadvisor4.3(1.9k)
Warningnothing here you won't find elsewhere; paying for the name.
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Rank 6.
Galatoire's
french · fine-dining · New Orleans
Michelin Guide
michelin-rated french institution with genuine history and technique.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
6 min · $$$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:00G4.3T4.1Y3.5MS
Google4.3(2.9k)Yelp3.5(1.4k)Tripadvisor4.1(2.3k)
- Critics love it. Normal people are divided. Could be brilliant, could be a $240 mistake.
Warningcritic-loves-it / crowd-divided situation—stuffy room, inconsistent nights, jacket required vibes.
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Rank 7.
The Grill Room at Windsor Court
american · fine-dining · New Orleans
fine-dining american in a luxury hotel setting with real kitchen chops.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
6 min · $$$$ · Open nowToday · 07:00 — 14:00G4.4T4.3Y3.5MS
Google4.4(190)Yelp3.5(101)Tripadvisor4.3(300)
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
Warninggoogle loves it, yelp doesn't—read that gap before committing.
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Rank 8.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
steak-house · catering-service · New Orleans
reliable steakhouse chain; if you know what you're getting, it delivers.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
8 min · $$$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 23:00G4.5T4.3Y3.5MS
Google4.5(3.4k)Yelp3.5(546)Tripadvisor4.3(741)
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
Warningcorporate chain energy and a yelp-google score gap that screams tourist trap.
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Rank 9.
GW Fins
seafood · New Orleans
JBF · Outstanding Restaurant '25Eater 38
seafood done with real precision—james beard and eater both back this, and the scores agree.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Occasion Worthy
7 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:30G4.8TY4.5MS
Google4.8(5.5k)Yelp4.5(3.5k)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 10.
Emeril's
american · New Orleans
★★ MichelinJBF · Emerging Chef '26World's 50 BestEater 38
emeril's a legit chef with michelin rave and 50 best pedigree—american cooking with personality and skill.
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.
Verdict: Occasion Worthy
10 min · $$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.5T4.4Y4.0MSFB4.6FS3.8
Google4.5(2.5k)Yelp4.0(1.9k)Tripadvisor4.4(2.9k)Facebook4.6(1)Foursquare3.8(282)
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Best Group Dinner 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

splurges first

Worth sharing

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

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
August
american · New Orleans
Michelin Guide
michelin-backed american cooking that actually delivers on technique and flavor, not just hype.
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.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
6 min · $$$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:00G4.7T4.6Y4.4MS
Google4.7(1.5k)Yelp4.4(1.6k)Tripadvisor4.6(2.3k)
Warningyou're paying for the room and the reputation as much as the plate.
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Rank 2.
Doris Metropolitan New Orleans
steak-house · New Orleans
solid steakhouse execution with nola swagger—dry-aged beef done right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
12 min · $$$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.7T4.6Y4.4MS
Google4.7(1.3k)Yelp4.4(898)Tripadvisor4.6(831)
Warningscene-heavy pricing; go for the meat, not the mystique.
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Rank 3.
Restaurant R'evolution
cajun · fine-dining · New Orleans
cajun fine-dining that doesn't drown everything in roux—actual refinement.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
7 min · $$$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:00G4.6T4.5Y4.4MS
Google4.6(1.8k)Yelp4.4(1.6k)Tripadvisor4.5(2.1k)
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Rank 4.
Arnaud's New Orleans
fine-dining · New Orleans
old-guard nola institution with the pedigree to back it up.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
7 min · $$$$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 13:30G4.4T4.2Y3.8MS
Google4.4(1.7k)Yelp3.8(1.2k)Tripadvisor4.2(3.0k)
Warningyelp score dips hard; execution can be uneven for the price.
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Rank 5.
Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
steak-house · fine-dining · New Orleans
competent steakhouse with solid bones and a proper bar.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
5 min · $$$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:00G4.4T4.3Y3.9MS
Google4.4(2.0k)Yelp3.9(1.2k)Tripadvisor4.3(1.9k)
Warningnothing here you won't find elsewhere; paying for the name.
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Rank 6.
Galatoire's
french · fine-dining · New Orleans
Michelin Guide
michelin-rated french institution with genuine history and technique.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
6 min · $$$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:00G4.3T4.1Y3.5MS
Google4.3(2.9k)Yelp3.5(1.4k)Tripadvisor4.1(2.3k)
- Critics love it. Normal people are divided. Could be brilliant, could be a $240 mistake.
Warningcritic-loves-it / crowd-divided situation—stuffy room, inconsistent nights, jacket required vibes.
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Rank 7.
The Grill Room at Windsor Court
american · fine-dining · New Orleans
fine-dining american in a luxury hotel setting with real kitchen chops.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
6 min · $$$$ · Open nowToday · 07:00 — 14:00G4.4T4.3Y3.5MS
Google4.4(190)Yelp3.5(101)Tripadvisor4.3(300)
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
Warninggoogle loves it, yelp doesn't—read that gap before committing.
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 23K Facebook Card
Rank 8.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
steak-house · catering-service · New Orleans
reliable steakhouse chain; if you know what you're getting, it delivers.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
8 min · $$$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 23:00G4.5T4.3Y3.5MS
Google4.5(3.4k)Yelp3.5(546)Tripadvisor4.3(741)
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
Warningcorporate chain energy and a yelp-google score gap that screams tourist trap.
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Rank 9.
GW Fins
seafood · New Orleans
JBF · Outstanding Restaurant '25Eater 38
seafood done with real precision—james beard and eater both back this, and the scores agree.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Occasion Worthy
7 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:30G4.8TY4.5MS
Google4.8(5.5k)Yelp4.5(3.5k)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 10.
Emeril's
american · New Orleans
★★ MichelinJBF · Emerging Chef '26World's 50 BestEater 38
emeril's a legit chef with michelin rave and 50 best pedigree—american cooking with personality and skill.
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.
Verdict: Occasion Worthy
10 min · $$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.5T4.4Y4.0MSFB4.6FS3.8
Google4.5(2.5k)Yelp4.0(1.9k)Tripadvisor4.4(2.9k)Facebook4.6(1)Foursquare3.8(282)
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Group Dinner Restaurant in New Orleans — Harry's ten

August

Doris Metropolitan New Orleans

Restaurant R'evolution

Arnaud's New Orleans

Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse

Galatoire's

The Grill Room at Windsor Court

Ruth's Chris Steak House

GW FinsH★

Emeril's

Also considered

Best Group Dinner Restaurant in New Orleans — Harry's ten

August

Doris Metropolitan New Orleans

Restaurant R'evolution

Arnaud's New Orleans

Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse

Galatoire's

The Grill Room at Windsor Court

Ruth's Chris Steak House

GW FinsH★

Emeril's

Also considered

GW Fins

GW Fins