Pick of the dining options within The Royal Sonesta Hotel, Restaurant R'evolution is the result of a much awaited collaboration between award-winning chefs John Folse and Rick Tramanto. Their varied culinary influences have resulted in food with Louisiana at its heart but with inventive contemporary touches. Sample such creative delights as Death by Gumbo and A Tale of Three Fishes from the diverse menu options. The Tasting Menu is recommended to fully experience the menu's depth. The elegant bar serves up a stellar array of spirits, with the vintage cocktails being a hot favorite among patrons. The restaurant's interiors feature a classical set-up with earthy pastels on the walls and ambient lighting, completing the comfortable atmosphere. Hosting private functions here is a delight, with six dining rooms available, each with its own unique charm. Check the website for more.

Situado en una pintoresca casa de campo, Bayona atrae a comensales con su pintoresca decoración, que consiste en centros florales, murales y fotografías. Sirve cocina del Nuevo Mundo, fuertemente influenciada por Asia, España y Francia, la chef Susan Spicer crea platos tentadores. Es posible sentarse en el patio en medio de las plantas o disfrutar del ambiente de la romántica sala interior. Los postres son imperdibles, con ejemplos como el pastel de zanahoria glaseado y la panna de chocolate entre los favoritos.

Muriel's es el lugar para saborear un poco de Nueva Orleáns. Algunos de los aperitivos que hacen compañía mientras preparan los platos son: camarones asados, Gumbo, y ostras, entre otros. Hay que probar el ‘Pecan Crusted Puppy Drum’, o el ‘Creole Eggs Benedict’. El ‘Chocolate Decadence’ es una cosa de otro planeta. Las mesas están espaciadas, para mantener las conversaciones en privado. Según la temporada, se realizan eventos, como por ejemplo cena show.

Diners can find a taste of the Caribbean in the Crescent City with a meal at Coco Hut. This ultra casual hidden gem on Bayou Road serves up Caribbean favorites with a home cooked feel. Jerk options are always on the menu, alongside a number of seafood and vegetable dishes served with island flare. Fresh limeade is available to compliment any meal. While the standard menu is available at every meal, don't miss the daily specials spelled out on the restaurant's chalkboard. - Bethany Culp