The Best French Restaurants in New Orleans
Updated July 2026 · 6 places tracked
New Orleans has 6 French restaurants on WaitlistWizard's live reservation catalog, clustered in French Quarter, Warehouse District, and Downtown. The list below ranks the standouts by diner rating, and we track real-time table availability at 6 of them.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best French restaurants in New Orleans?
- Ranked by diner ratings across the 6 French restaurants in our New Orleans catalog, the top picks are MaMou, Patois, and Herbsaint Bar & Restaurant.
- Which New Orleans neighborhoods are best for French restaurants?
- French Quarter, Warehouse District, and Downtown have the highest concentration of French restaurants in our New Orleans catalog.
- How do I get a table at a fully booked restaurant in New Orleans?
- WaitlistWizard monitors live reservation availability at 6 of these restaurants. Set a free watch on a sold-out table and you'll get an alert the moment a reservation opens up.