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BayonavsRestaurant Patois
Both restaurants are praised by writers. On balance, Bayona ranks significantly better than Restaurant Patois. Bayona comes in at 93 with accolades from 11 publications such as Gayot, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.
Bayona
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
BlackBook
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Forbes Travel Guide
Gayot
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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."
Restaurant Patois
Concierge Fodor's
Frommer's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Zagat Gayot DK Eyewitness
Where
Condé Nast Traveler
6078 Laurel St, New Orleans, LA 70118-5726
From $40/night
Concierge "Chef Aaron Bergau turns out bistro specialties with an emphasis on farm-to-table cuisine."
Fodor's "Hidden on a quiet residential corner, this bustling bistro could have been transported directly from Provence." Full review
Frommer's "A fine choice for a delightful Uptown meal or brunch, highlighting local seafood, produce, and cheese sources." Full review
Lonely Planet "One of the hottest names on local foodies’ lips, Patois serves French haute with a New Orleans accent (hence ‘patois’)." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Patois customers especially rave about dishes like fennel-crusted panéed Mississippi rabbit, potato and crab gnocchi, and crispy pork belly with seared scallops." Full review
Zagat "There's a "buzz" in a "quiet pocket of Uptown" thanks to this "so-cool" French–New American where "talented" chef/co-owner Aaron Burgau crafts a "confident" "farm-to-table" menu." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Located on an Uptown side street, this intimate restaurant sits in an artfully designed space that pulses with energy." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Louisiana regional dishes take center stage, but there are plenty of influences from French, Italian, and Spanish cuisines as well."
Where "Patois is one of the city’s hottest venues, combining Burgau’s inventive French cooking with a cool neighborhood bar scene. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The service is attentive but never overbearing...Patois delivers local Creole and Cajun flavors with a European touch and lots of restorative natural light." Full review
