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Best Steakhouses for a Special Meal in New Orleans

Best Steakhouses for a Special Meal in New OrleansAlright, so you're in NOLA... and you think it's all gumbo and oysters huh? Nah. This city has some SERIOUS steakhouses. These are the places for a REAL meal... when you want to treat yourself. Forget the trends... this is about QUALITY, not what's 'new.'
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    Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse

    716 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70130
    dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com
    Classic French Quarter steakhouse. They do prime beef right... and that tableside martini service? Chef's kiss. This is how you do it, folks.
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    Doris Metropolitan

    620 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
    dorismetropolitan.com
    Dry-aged meat... that's the good stuff. These guys know their beef. Modern spot, kinda swanky but still gets the job done.
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    Ruth's Chris Steak House

    525 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130
    m.ruthschris.com
    Yeah, it's a chain, but it started here in NOLA. Them sizzling plates... they're LEGENDARY. You know you're getting a perfectly cooked, buttery steak every time.
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    Mr. John's Steakhouse

    2111 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
    mrjohnssteakhouse.com
    This place is an old-school gem. Drew Brees likes it... so you know it's good. Great ambiance, great wine list, phenomenal steaks.
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    Crescent City Steaks

    1001 N. Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70119
    crescentcitysteaks.com
    Since 1934... this is the real deal. They practically invented the 'New Orleans style' steak... sizzling in butter. An institution.
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    Chophouse New Orleans

    322 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
    chophousenola.com
    Another solid pick for USDA Prime. Good cuts... live music sometimes. Sophisticated vibe without being too stuffy, you know?
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    Desi Vega's Steakhouse

    628 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
    Elegant spot, seriously good USDA Prime steaks. Filet Mignon, Cowboy cut... all the heavy hitters are here. Great wine selection too.
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    La Boca

    870 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130
    Argentine steakhouse, a little different but in a good way. Wood-fired steaks... they got all sorts of cuts you might not see everywhere else. Worth checking out.
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    Galatoire's 33 Bar & Steak

    215 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
    This is Galatoire's steak spot. You want the history of Bourbon Street but also a killer steak? This is your move. Jacket still might be required... don't be a savage lol.
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    Restaurant R'evolution

    777 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130
    Not just a steakhouse but their meat game is strong. Fine dining. Chefs Folse and Tramonto... they know what they're doing. Go for a special occasion.
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    Emeril's New Orleans

    800 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130
    Bam! Emeril's flagship restaurant... always a high-end experience. They do Louisiana cooking, yeah, but their proteins are top-notch. Can't go wrong here.

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