New Orleans/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 25, 2019
The 5 best French spots in New OrleansLuke. | Photo: Kathy Y./Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for French fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top French spots around New Orleans, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

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1. Luke

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First on the list is Luke. Located at 333 St. Charles Ave. in Central Business District, the French, German and Cajun/Creole spot is the most popular French restaurant in New Orleans, boasting four stars out of 4,226 reviews on Yelp.

2. Arnaud's French 75 Bar

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Next up is the French Quarter's Arnaud's French 75 Bar, situated at 813 Rue Bienville. With 4.5 stars out of 430 reviews on Yelp, the lounge and French spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar

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Touro's Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar, located at 4338 St. Charles Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the brasserie and Cajun/Creole spot, which offers seafood and more, four stars out of 1,299 reviews.

4. Apolline Restaurant

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Apolline Restaurant, a French, New American and breakfast and brunch spot in Uptown, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 340 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4729 Magazine St. to see for yourself.

5. Cajun Seafood

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Over in Seventh Ward, check out Cajun Seafood, which has earned four stars out of 872 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Cajun/Creole and French spot, which offers seafood and more, at 1479 N. Claiborne Ave.


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