5 Restaurants You Have To Visit This August During Coolinary New Orleans

It’s no secret that cuisine is an integral part of New Orleans culture. Anytime New Orleanians can dine, socialize, and support a good cause, we’re there. COOLinary New Orleans is an inaugural culinary event that takes place every August. During COOLinary, an array of New Orleans restaurants offer specially curated menus at unbeatable prices. Restaurant goers can enjoy two-course lunches for $25 or less and three-course brunches and dinners for $45 or less. COOLinary features over 60 exquisite restaurants, but we’ve selected our top 5 restaurants you must visit during this magnificent culinary experience. View our list below!

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Antoine’s Restaurant

Antoine’s is a world-famous, family-owned New Orleans restaurant that offers traditional French-creole cuisine. As the oldest restaurant in the city, countless notable figures have dined at Antoine’s and enjoyed their delicious Oysters Rockefeller dish. Their amazing COOLinary menu will include Alligator Bisque, Slow Roasted Creole Pork Loin, and Louisiana Strawberry Basil Bread Pudding. 

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Barrilleaux’s Restaurant and Wine Bar

Located in the charming Marigny, Barrilleaux’s is a family-owned restaurant that is passionate about family, superb cuisine, and fine wine. Barrilleaux’s Restaurant and Wine Bar prides themselves on making their guests feel like family and ensures their patrons will always feel like they are one of their own. Barrilleaux’s COOLinary menu will offer Cannoli Stuffed Beignet, Muffalettas, and Eggplant Molli.

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Gris Gris Restaurant

Featuring refined, Southern cuisine and local favorites, Gris Gris has become a staple restaurant in New Orleans. Gris Gris serves classic New Orleans favorites such as shrimp and grits, chicken and dumplings, oysters, and redfish court-bouillon. Their signature dish, the Oyster BLT,  features fried gulf oysters, smoked pork belly, tomato jam, and arugula. Gris Gris's delectable COOLinary menu will include Bruleed Goat Cheese Salad, Crispy Catfish And Spiced Pecans, and Bourbon and Sugarcane Peach Cobbler.

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Pascal’s Manale Restaurant

On the corner of Napoleon Avenue and Dryades Street sits Pascal’s Manale. From the very beginning, Pascal’s Manale Restaurant was a family affair with a mission to fuse Creole and Italian cuisine. Pascal’s is world-famous for its BBQ Shrimp and Parmigiana dishes. Through the years, Pascal’s has gained notoriety as one of New Orleans's must-dine restaurants. Pascal’s COOLinary menu will feature BBQ Shrimp and Grits, Veal or Chicken Parmigiana, and Grilled Fish Orleans.

For Pascal’s Manale Restaurant's full COOLinary New Orleans Menu and Info, click here!

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Red Fish Grill Restaurant 

Named one of the nation's "Best Seafood Restaurants" by Travel + Leisure, Red Fish Grill is a premier seafood restaurant located in the heart of the French Quarter. Red Fish Grill is known for their fantastic seafood dishes and quality pieces of fish. Their motto is “Friends don’t let friends eat frozen fish.” You won’t ever have to worry about your seafood dish not being fresh at Red Fish Grill. Their delicious COOLinary menu will consist of Crab and Avocado Toast, Crab Croque Madame, and Lavender and Peach Crème Brûlée. 

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Be sure you visit Rêve’s Top 5 COOLinary New Orleans picks! The culinary event runs from August 1st-31st. For more information and a complete list of participating restaurants visit www.coolinaryneworleans.com!