Craving French food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end French restaurants around New Orleans, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.
1. August
Zagat hailed chef John Besh's flagship restaurant, August, as "a masterpiece" and "wonderfully creative." Inspired by a mix of Besh's classical training in Europe and his Southern Louisiana roots, August aims to offer diners an experience that is nothing less than sublime.
Located at 301 Tchoupitoulas St., August is the most popular high-end French restaurant in New Orleans, holding 4.5 stars out of 1,125 reviews on Yelp.
2. Arnaud's
Next up is the nearly 100-year-old Arnaud's. Situated in the French Quarter at 813 Rue Bienville (Bienville Street), the restaurant features a classic French-Creole menu and live jazz in the French 75 bar.
With 4.5 stars out of 354 reviews on Yelp, Arnaud's French-Creole cuisine is a proven local favorite for those looking to indulge.
3. Meauxbar
Just steps away from the streetcar, Meauxbar is the inspiration of chef John Bel's commitment to seasonal ingredients and creative cocktails that compliment each dish.
Located at 942 N. Rampart St., Meauxbar is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the French Quarter spot 4.5 stars out of 207 reviews.
4. Trinity
Trinity is a traditional American, French and Creole spot offering seafood, steaks and cocktails in the French Quarter. With 4.5 stars out of 207 Yelp reviews, the restaurant is a much-loved local haunt — sashay over to 1117 Decatur St. and see for yourself.
5. Herbsaint
For contemporary French cuisine with a hint of Italian flavors and a dash of Southern flair, check out chef Donald Link's flagship restaurant, Herbsaint. The restaurant earned Link the James Beard Award for "Best Chef: South" in 2007, and currently holds 4.5 stars out of 669 reviews on Yelp. Head over to 701 St. Charles Ave. and treat yourself.
