Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Lakeview/Gentilly

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BywaterCarrolltonCentral Business DistrictCrown PointFrench QuarterGarden District

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1. Cafe Degas

4.7

Exceptional(3056)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 36 times today

Voted Most Romantic Restaurant in New Orleans, this Faubourg St. John Bistro offers simple, yet artfully executed, classic French cuisine featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy a fine dining experience in a casual outdoor cafe atmosphere on the beautiful and historic Oak-lined Esplanade Avenue.

2. Tana

4.8

Exceptional(599)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Metairie

Booked 27 times today

Tana is an upscale Italian restaurant drawing from local Chef Michael Gulotta's New Orleans Sicilian upbringing as well as his time training in the Liguria region of Italy.Experience cocktails in our comfy lounge with jewel toned plush booths and ambient lighting. Dine in the classically Italian styled main room with wood beams or The Villa, which is light and airy with lots of natural light, as if you're dining al fresca on the Sicilian coast.

3. Nice Guys Nola

4.3

Awesome(525)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Creole • Crown Point

Booked 46 times today

Quality you can taste! Nice Guys family offers many different cuisines and traditions. Most importantly to us, we are obsessed with excellent food and superior customer service. In New Orleans we realize people come from all across the globe for some amazing New Orleans food. At Nice Guys, we are happy to serve you that amazing food. Located in New Orleans at 7910 Earhart Blvd, five minuets from downtown, Nice Guys Nola is a new restaurant adventure with all the vibes. The concept and creativity in every dish was created by owners Glenn and Allison Charles. We always have something crazy and over the top to look forward to every weekend. Join us for our fall off the plate specials, amazing brunch and craft cocktails. We look forward to serving you.

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4. Ye Olde College Inn

4.7

Exceptional(1776)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Creole • Carrollton

Booked 10 times today

Since 1933 Ye Olde College Inn has served generations of New Orleanians. Come join us at a true New Orleans farm to table landmark. Our menu features our latest Creole specials and plenty of twists on traditional New Orleans standards. We have a farm located adjacent to the restaurant where we get a variety of fresh produce. Next door is another New Orleans landmark, the Rock’n'Bowl®. Ask for a $5 off voucher when you dine from the entree section of our menu. - visit www.rocknbowl.com for live music listings

5. Vacca Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(148)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Metairie

Booked 2 times today

VACCA STEAKHOUSEIndulge in the ultimate steak experience.

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6. Fleming's Steakhouse - Metairie

4.5

Awesome(1070)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Metairie

Booked 32 times today

Your Metairie Fleming's is located on the corner of North Causeway and 17th Street, in the northwest corner of the Lakeside Mall parking lot. Fleming's in Metairie is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room or Outdoor Patio. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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7. Crescent City Steak House

4.7

Exceptional(1673)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 8 times today

Step back in time as you step through the door into our beautiful, dining room where New Orleans’ original sizzling steaks have been served since the doors opened in 1934. We offer prime, dry-aged beef that is cut in-house and cooked to your desire as well as seafood options. Our commitment to quality does not end in the kitchen. Our extensive wine list consists of over 130 bottles from around the world. Our bar offers a wide array of quality liquors and liqueurs. Crescent City Steaks has been owned and operated by the Vojkovich family since Mr. John first opened the doors over 89 years ago, and his spirit lives on through the essence of family that transcends everything we do. So, come in; have a seat; and, become part of the family at Crescent City Steaks, the home of New Orleans’ original sizzling steak.

8. MoPho

4.5

Awesome(460)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southeast Asian • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 45 times today

MOPHO strives to be a true neighborhood restaurant, combining the flavors of Southeast Louisiana and Southeast Asia. From rich pho broths, to hand ground curries, and our signature bubble tea cocktails; everything at MOPHO is made from scratch with care and attention to freshness and flavor. We also serve whole roasted hog brushed with lemongrass, garlic, and chiles every Saturday for lunch.In 2014, MOPHO was nominated as one of Bon Appetit's Top 50 Best New Restaurants. It was also named Restaurant of the Year by New Orleans Magazine and People's Choice Best New Restaurant by Gambit Magazine in 2014.

9. A Tavola

4.6

Exceptional(478)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Metairie

Booked 10 times today

A Tavola Restaurant & Wine Bar is located on Veterans Blvd. at Lakeside Shopping Center. Showcasing modern Italian cuisine in a lively setting, a Tavola, which means “at the table” in Italian, is a family-friendly restaurant featuring an open kitchen serving wood-fired pizzas, antipasti, soup and salads, paninis and sandwiches, alongside other Italian favorites. We invite you to join us "at the table!"Our open kitchen and wood-fired pizza oven make every meal a feast for the eyes, as well as the palette. And whether you’re enjoying a business lunch or Aperitivos with your amici, our large bar and al fresco patio make socializing a breeze. From house-baked bread to a Bambini menu for the kids, our dishes welcome everyone to the table.

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10. Alma Cafe - Mid City

4.3

Awesome(18)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 13 times today

Alma Mid-City is a Honduran restaurant located on Carrollton Avenue. Alma has its roots deeply entrenched into Honduran tradition and celebrates Honduran culture, food, and music as experienced by Executive Chef Melissa Araujo. Melissa is a two time nominee for the James Beard Award Best Chef -South award.From Pollo Chuco, to Bloody Mary's and avocado toast, Alma offers an extensive array of dishes focusing on Honduran Food. Alma pay’s tribute to Chef Araujo’s grandmother and her cooking with hearty dishes like the Alma Breakfast, Baleadas and Pollo Chuco. This New Orleans cafe also serves delicious dishes like Carne Asada, Platano Maduro, Pupusas, and Marmahon Alma means soul in Spanish. Created to showcase Chef Melissa Araujo's Honduran heritage and take each guest on a journey through food and culture. The Soul has many stories to tell; Alma tells shares them through it's dining experience.

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Shana
1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The ambiance was fantastic! The service was great! The food was really good. I got the lambchops. They were a little overcooked imo but I'm gathering they only cook them one way since I wasn't given a choice. My sister got the chili thai chicken wings they were delicious. The drinks were potent and very tasty. I also would have liked more than three Asparagus spears, maybe six. One thing I have to remember when coming to NOLA is there is always someone drunk so ask to not sit near the big group tables if you don't want to be bumped into by their drunk dancing and whatever lol
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Monday Restaurant + BarPrice: Expensive• American• Mid-City / City Park
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4.5
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Ben
New Orleans / Louisiana •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had a wonderful experience. The food and service is so consistently very good.
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Cafe DegasPrice: Expensive• French• Mid-City / City Park
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4.7
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Devon
New Orleans / Louisiana •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent service and food. We’ll definitely head back at some point!
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Desi Vega's Seafood and SteaksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Metairie
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4.8
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Courtney
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Friendly service- personal. Delicious lunch menu. Always a stellar experience!
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TanaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Metairie
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4.8
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Carolyn
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 18, 2025
Food was very tasty and the server had personality plus!
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Landry’s Seafood House – New Orleans Lake PontchartrainPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Lakeview/Gentilly
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4.5

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