2016 was an amazing year for New Orleans dining. We had many new restaurants open up as well as old favorites being recognized by famous restaurant review places around the world. Here are some of the greatest restaurants opened in New Orleans this year. We think you will enjoy them!

  1. Café Sbisa, 1011 Decatur St.

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Yelp.com / Cafe Sbisa This new French Quarter restaurant gives an awesome view of Decatur street as well as awesome New Orleans cuisine.

  1. El Pavo Real, 4401 S. Broad St.

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Yelp.com / James D. You’ll be charmed by this delicious mexican restaurant found across the street from the Rosa F Keller library and community center.

  1. Meril, 424 Girod St.

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Yelp.com / Sarah M. Emeril Lagasse’s latest restaurant gives diners the opportunity to enjoy his fine cuisine while watching the chefs do their work in the open kitchen.

  1. Marjie’s Grill, 320 Broad St.

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Yelp.com / Dan S. This delicious new asian fusion restaurant on Broad St. is all set up to be one of the hottest in 2017.

  1. Central City BBQ, 1201 S. Rampart St.

Yelp.com / Central City BBQ

Yelp.com / Marielle S. One of the newest BBQ joints in the city is sure to please your taste buds.

  1. Petit Lion, 1111 Gravier St.

Yelp.com / Mike K.

Yelp.cm / Lizzy N. This dainty and delicate French restaurant serves up favorites in a modern French bistro setting.

  1. Toups South, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.

Yelp.com / Karen T.

Yelp.com / Adrienne K. You’ll enjoy the second iteration of Toups on Oretha Castle Haley that still serves the creative meat dishes everyone has learned to love.

  1. 14 Parishes, 1638 Clio St.

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Yelp.com / 14 Parishes This amazing Jamaican restaurant should not be missed in 2017–and you can even catch a show while you eat!

How many of these places have you already visited this year? Are there any places that should be on this list? Let us know in the comments below! We love to hear your ideas and feedback.

Yelp.com / Café Sbisa

Yelp.com / Cafe Sbisa

This new French Quarter restaurant gives an awesome view of Decatur street as well as awesome New Orleans cuisine.

Yelp.com / David M.

Yelp.com / James D.

You’ll be charmed by this delicious mexican restaurant found across the street from the Rosa F Keller library and community center.

Yelp.com / Tony H.

Yelp.com / Sarah M.

Emeril Lagasse’s latest restaurant gives diners the opportunity to enjoy his fine cuisine while watching the chefs do their work in the open kitchen.

Yelp.com / Dan S.

This delicious new asian fusion restaurant on Broad St. is all set up to be one of the hottest in 2017.

Yelp.com / Central City BBQ

Yelp.com / Marielle S.

One of the newest BBQ joints in the city is sure to please your taste buds.

Yelp.com / Mike K.

Yelp.cm / Lizzy N.

This dainty and delicate French restaurant serves up favorites in a modern French bistro setting.

Yelp.com / Karen T.

Yelp.com / Adrienne K.

You’ll enjoy the second iteration of Toups on Oretha Castle Haley that still serves the creative meat dishes everyone has learned to love.

Yelp.com / 14 Parishes

This amazing Jamaican restaurant should not be missed in 2017–and you can even catch a show while you eat!

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