Best Restaurants in Central Business District, New Orleans
Six spots in the CBD, and four clear Delicious with James Beard wins to spare.
Compère Lapin and Herbsaint lead, each a Delicious with a James Beard win and Michelin Selected 2025. Lufu Nola backs them up with a Bib Gourmand, and Willie Mae's NOLA rounds out the top tier. August and Willa Jean land at Damn Good, both carrying their own Beard wins. Small guide, stacked badges.
