Spending time in the Central Business District? Get to know this New Orleans neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an oyster house to a Southern spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in the Central Business District, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Willa Jean
Topping the list is Southern restaurant and bakery Willa Jean, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the week, as well as brunch on the weekends. Located at 611 O'Keefe Ave., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,589 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, look for classic Southern comfort foods like country fried pork, shrimp and grits, smoked salmon and chicken salad. Check out the restaurant's calendar of events here.
2. The Grill Room
Next up is New American spot The Grill Room, situated in the Windsor Court Hotel at 300 Gravier St., Floor 2.
The upscale restaurant serves "contemporary American cuisine with a distinctive New Orleans flair," such as gumbo, crab cakes, red fish and duck breast. With four stars out of 86 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. Check out the wine list, full menu and special events calendar before you go.
3. Acme Oyster House
Cajun/Creole spot Acme Oyster House, which offers raw/live food and more, is another top choice.
Menu highlights include raw or chargrilled oysters, gumbos, po' boys, crab cakes and seafood platters. Yelpers give the business, located at 724 Iberville St., four stars out of 6,780 reviews. Catering services are also available.
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