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BayonavsGautreau's Restaurant
Both restaurants are recommended by writers. On balance, Bayona is the choice of most professionals compared to Gautreau's Restaurant. Bayona is ranked #2 in New Orleans with endorsements from 12 publications such as Frommer's, BlackBook and Rough Guide.
Bayona
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430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3406
From $31/night
Fodor's "A legendary favorite at lunch is the sandwich of smoked duck, cashew peanut butter, and pepper jelly." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Bayona is a great splurge in the Quarter. It's rich but not overwhelming, classy but unpretentious, innovative without being precocious." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Hailed by Food and Wine as among the "best of the best," Executive Chef Susan Spicer has done wonders at Bayona." Full review
Zagat4.6
"Dishes with "creative" Contemporary Louisiana twists are complemented by a "top-notch wine list" and delivered to the table with "grace"." Full review
BlackBook "It's not clear whose ass got kicked, but what was once becoming a place to avoid has reemerged as one of Nola's best restaurants."
DK Eyewitness "Renowned chef Susan Spicer lives up to all expectations here at her flagship restaurant. The service, setting, and menu embody elegance."
Rough Guide "Splendid, romantic and upmarket restaurant – the lovely courtyard feels more relaxed than the formal dining room."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"A little slice of the romantic Mediterranean awaits you at Bayona, a jewel of a restaurant tucked into a 200-year-old Creole cottage in the heart of the French Quarter." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Chef Susan Spicer has been a household name in New Orleans for about a quarter of a century, especially because of her signature restaurant, Bayona." Full review
Not For Tourists "Consistently in the top ten. Try the sweetbreads."
Gautreau's Restaurant
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Frommer's Not For Tourists
Bon Appétit
1728 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115
From $0/night
Concierge "Sue Zeminack... is precise in execution and far-reaching in influence."
Fodor's "At Gautreau's, even the simple roasted chicken satisfies, and everyone should indulge in the caramelized banana split at least once." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Named James Beard Award "Rising Star" Finalist in 2011, Zemanick is known for her signature duck confit with German potato salad." Full review
Zagat4.8
"The "elite meet" at this "secluded" Uptown bistro for chef Sue Zemanick's "elegant", "inspired" New American–New French cooking backed by an "outstanding little wine list"." Full review
BlackBook "The jewel of Uptown restaurants, Gautreau's serves subtly intoxicating French cuisine in an intimate, gilded setting."
Gayot16.0
"New Orleans' French heritage is nicely represented in the understated bistro-like ambience." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This upscale neighborhood eatery always keeps a professional staff. Chefs seem to earn accolades here and then move on – making way for more young talent."
Frommer's "Tucked away in a residential Uptown neighborhood, with no signage to speak of, is this favorite local hideaway." Full review
Not For Tourists "No sign. Expensive. One of the best."
Bon Appétit "For that quiet night out with the grownups." Full review
