Piece of Meat

The 26 Best Restaurants in New Orleans, From Comfort Food Classics to Locally-Caught Seafood Spots

"Owners Leighann Smith and Daniel Jackson won much acclaim for their butcher’s shop and counter spot, now parlayed into a full-service eatery. They’ve already racked up local and national awards, and so their restaurant chops are really beyond reproach. You could definitely head here for a special occasion, with the steak cuts on the menu ascending in quality to truly special dishes (just wait until you try the Mishima Wagyu Bavette). But the more regular entrees—the prime filet and the pork chop—are also prepared with obvious care and attention to detail, so that even a standard-issue Sunday date night is going to be memorable. Even the side dishes here are a triumph: The Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes—loaded with herbed tallow and crispy ribeye bits—delight everyone that orders them, and the broccoli florets come alive in their parmesan and Caesar dressing. The cocktail list features rich flavors that stand up to the menu, with pineapple habanero Moscatel sherry in the mixes as well as house-infused spirits and plenty of lighter notes for those long Louisiana summers." - Paul Oswell