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An outdoor patio with tables, blue chairs, and plants. — Hungry Eyes.

The Best Restaurant Patios in New Orleans

These essential outdoor dining spots range from kid-friendly patios to romantic courtyards

by Clair Lorell and Eater Staff Updated Sep 26, 2024, 11:58am CDT

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by Clair Lorell and Eater Staff Updated Sep 26, 2024, 11:58am CDT

Outdoor dining is a pillar of New Orleans's food and drink scene, given the city’s affinity for lush courtyards, intricate balconies, and welcoming front porches. There’s such an abundance of al fresco options in every New Orleans neighborhood, so let this map serve as a selection of some of the finest. A mix of new and old, backyard party vibes and chic sanctuaries, these are some of New Orleans’s best patios and courtyards for outdoor dining. The criteria? It’s all about food and ambiance, here. For the best outdoor setting for drinks, check out this guide to New Orleans’s best bar patios — and remember, if the weather is iffy, it’s always best to call ahead.

Don’t miss our other outdoor dining maps, including covered patios for when it rains, date night dining under the stars, and restaurants with heated outdoor dining for cold nights. Did we miss your favorite restaurant patio in New Orleans? Send us a tip.

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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits

Head out back at Bacchanal, after choosing a bottle of wine and cheeses and meats for what might just be one of the tastiest cheese platters in town. Welcome to the funkiest yard party in Bywater, where there’s live music on the patio, bright Mediterranean small plates on deck, and good vibes all around.

600 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

Bacchanal’s outdoor courtyard

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Bratz Y'all! Bistro • Bakery • Biergarten

Schnitzel hanging over the plate, German beer and wine on tap, fresh baked pretzels, all kinds of sausages, and a roomy area for kids to roam. That’s the gist of this friendly spot in the Bywater next door to Pizza D. Bratz Ya’ll has a few indoor high tops, but try for a seat at the communal picnic tables, where dogs are welcome, kids can be loud, and the vibe is chill.

617-B, Piety St, New Orleans, LA 70117

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Galaxie

This lively St. Claude Avenue taco joint and outdoor haven has undergone a few changes in recent years, including its proprietors and new executive chef and partner, Pablo Reyes. The food is better than ever thanks to Reyes, a native of Oaxaca who has been cooking in New Orleans for two decades, and the vibe is immaculate — the converted mid-century gas station has two covered outdoor areas equipped with fans and funky decor, in addition to an open area with kid-friendly picnic tables strung with lights and festive flags. Happy hour is a steal.

3060 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

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N7

N7 is still a hotspot, and the outdoor setting is no small reason — the chic bistro boasts a lovely candlelit outdoor space, one of the best in town. Add to that some dishes not easily found on New Orleans menus — smoked mackerel, wagyu tataki, and duck l’orange, for example — and a huge menu of wines from small producers across the globe (including lots of natural varieties), as well as rare spirits, and sipping drinks out back can feel like a mini-vacation.

1117 Montegut St, New Orleans, LA 70117

N7.

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The Elysian Bar

At Hotel Peter and Paul, the cool renovation of a Catholic church complex in the Marigny, the Elysian Bar offers a dramatic center patio for nibbling under the stars. Order small to medium plates and choose from a huge cocktail menu of spritzes, aperitif-forward concoctions, and for after dinner, plenty of amaros and other digestifs.

2317 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70117

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Cane and Table

Cane & Table delivers super cocktails on lower Decatur, along with a vegetable-forward menu that is best enjoyed in one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in the Quarter. Done up in tropical oasis meets tiki, this is the spot to enjoy the likes of avocado salad, tuna ala plancha, and garlic soup with sourdough croutons.

1113 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116

A fried chicken sandwich topped with pikliz on a sesame bun with a knife through the top.

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Sylvain

Grab a seat on the intimate back patio at Sylvain and prepare to be pleased. While the gastropub cuisine is stellar, the impeccable cocktails, good wine list, and candlelit outdoor space make it destination-worthy.

625 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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The Court of Two Sisters

A go-to for weddings and private parties, the Court of Two Sisters is also known for its ample jazz buffet and stunning outdoor dining area. Its Creole Louisiana fare, while not reinventing the wheel, is solid, as the old-school cocktails are solid. There are seemingly endless nooks and crannies to discover in the courtyard, a lovely setting. Did we mention it’s haunted?

613 Royal St (btwn Toulouse & St. Peter St.), New Orleans, LA 70130

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Brennan's

This quintessential French Quarter courtyard is home to a champagne-based happy hour every Thursday to Monday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a special menu, bubbly discounts, and champagne sabering at 5 p.m. on Fridays.

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417 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Vyoone’s Restaurant

Vyoone’s is one of the Warehouse District’s best restaurants, a romantic French-meets-Creole spot oozing with ambiance. Love the walk to the charming patio through an enchanting brick hallway covered in a seemingly impossible number of string lights.

412 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Bayona

Bayona, set in an 18th-century Creole cottage, has been charming diners since Regina Keever and chef Susan Spicer opened the doors in 1990. Bayona drips with romance, but the vibe is casual and inviting. Pair chef Spicer’s award-winning global cuisine with one of the city’s most serene patios for fine dining in New Orleans.

430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112

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Sidecar Patio & Oyster Bar

If it’s in the name, you know the patio must be a priority. And really, it doesn’t get much better than Sidecar’s patio — pretty, lush, and spacious. Plus, some of the best oysters in town by the piece or dozen, ceviche and tartare, and natural wine.

1114 Constance St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Jewel of the South

Jewel of the South’s 19th century Creole cottage offers a classy respite from French Quarter chaos, whether inside the elegant dining room or on the enchanting courtyard out back, strung with lights and tucked away from its busy surroundings. One sip of a cocktail and you’ll want to try them all, but make sure to try Chris Hannah’s expert Brandy Crusta.

1026 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112

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Santa Fe

This Faubourg St. John restaurant draws crowds with simple but tasty New Mexico/Tex-Mex food, great margs and most importantly, its pretty, covered outdoor seating overlooking beautiful and bustling Esplanade Avenue.

3201 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Lola's

Lola’s paellas and fideuàs (same idea but with angel-hair pasta) are legend in these parts. A tiny dining room is a sweet backdrop for Spanish peasant fare, but the charming sidewalk seating accompanied by sangria is beyond dreamy.

3312 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

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The Delachaise Wine Bar

Drive by this St. Charles Avenue favorite in the evenings or late at night and the front patio is bound to be packed with people. With epic cheese plates, duck fat fries, cocktails, cutting-edge wine, and a streetcar view, it’s long been a destination for a casual, Parisian-inspired outing.

3442 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Barracuda

Think patio meets margarita garden meets funky picnic space and you’ll get the drift of what Barracuda has going for it. Order food inside and then grab a picnic table out back. The crowd is a fun mix of families with kids, pals, and date-night couples. Oh, and the food is across the board excellent.

3984 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Rosella

Rosella, Mid-City’s new nostalgia-infused cafe and wine bar, has a snug backyard patio, ideal for relaxed evening meals. Grab a seat for cocktails and biodynamic wines; smoked catfish dip and Andouille corn dogs; and fried Hubigs pies, served with a scoop of rich Angelo Brocato gelato.

139 S Cortez St, New Orleans, LA 70119

The exterior of a building painted a warm red color with green trim, on a corner. — Rosella, in Mid-City.

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Mosquito Supper Club

Mosquito Supper Club’s beautiful garden, where you can imagine yourself sitting along a Louisiana bayou as you slurp raw oysters and scrape the meat off of crab claws, is open to walk-ins. The prix fixe, modern Cajun meal is a leisurely event, available to diners in and outside. The restaurant now also offers bites and drinks that can be had at the bar, no commitment necessary.

3824 Dryades St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Hungry Eyes

Hungry Eyes’ patio resembles a deconstructed Airstream trailer, an on-theme extension of the restaurant’s ’80s-centric interior aesthetic. It’s also fenced-in and lush, two keys to ideal outdoor dining settings in New Orleans. Sip on classic martinis or savory cocktails and snack on light but satisfying medium plates like artichokes on the half-shell, grilled pastrami skewers, halibut crudo, and savory seafood curry. Enjoy drinks under the stars until 10 p.m.

4206 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

The patio at Hungry Eyes.

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Monday | Restaurant + Bar

New Orleans entrepreneur Larry Morrow has brought his signature touch to Bienville Street with Monday, a restaurant and bar he opened with his mother, chef Lenora Chong. The space was built for outdoor dining for its original debut as Trep’s, and its destination-worthy patio is a hot setting for an eclectic mix of bar food, Creole specialties, and creative twists on Southern specialties — and for happy hour and brunch.

4327 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Rosedale Restaurant

Rosedale is Susan Spicer’s casual, neighborhood spot in Lakeview, a family-friendly restaurant serving some of the best versions of Creole and Southern American comfort food to be found in New Orleans. The restaurant has recently decked out its outdoor seating setup, with new tables and chairs, shaded pergola and covered areas, and landscaping.

801 Rosedale Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124

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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits

600 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

Head out back at Bacchanal, after choosing a bottle of wine and cheeses and meats for what might just be one of the tastiest cheese platters in town. Welcome to the funkiest yard party in Bywater, where there’s live music on the patio, bright Mediterranean small plates on deck, and good vibes all around.

600 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

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Bacchanal’s outdoor courtyard

Bratz Y'all! Bistro • Bakery • Biergarten

617-B, Piety St, New Orleans, LA 70117

Schnitzel hanging over the plate, German beer and wine on tap, fresh baked pretzels, all kinds of sausages, and a roomy area for kids to roam. That’s the gist of this friendly spot in the Bywater next door to Pizza D. Bratz Ya’ll has a few indoor high tops, but try for a seat at the communal picnic tables, where dogs are welcome, kids can be loud, and the vibe is chill.

617-B, Piety St, New Orleans, LA 70117

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Galaxie

3060 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

This lively St. Claude Avenue taco joint and outdoor haven has undergone a few changes in recent years, including its proprietors and new executive chef and partner, Pablo Reyes. The food is better than ever thanks to Reyes, a native of Oaxaca who has been cooking in New Orleans for two decades, and the vibe is immaculate — the converted mid-century gas station has two covered outdoor areas equipped with fans and funky decor, in addition to an open area with kid-friendly picnic tables strung with lights and festive flags. Happy hour is a steal.

3060 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

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N7

1117 Montegut St, New Orleans, LA 70117

N7 is still a hotspot, and the outdoor setting is no small reason — the chic bistro boasts a lovely candlelit outdoor space, one of the best in town. Add to that some dishes not easily found on New Orleans menus — smoked mackerel, wagyu tataki, and duck l’orange, for example — and a huge menu of wines from small producers across the globe (including lots of natural varieties), as well as rare spirits, and sipping drinks out back can feel like a mini-vacation.

1117 Montegut St, New Orleans, LA 70117

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N7.

The Elysian Bar

2317 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70117

At Hotel Peter and Paul, the cool renovation of a Catholic church complex in the Marigny, the Elysian Bar offers a dramatic center patio for nibbling under the stars. Order small to medium plates and choose from a huge cocktail menu of spritzes, aperitif-forward concoctions, and for after dinner, plenty of amaros and other digestifs.

2317 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70117

Visit Website

Cane and Table

1113 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Cane & Table delivers super cocktails on lower Decatur, along with a vegetable-forward menu that is best enjoyed in one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in the Quarter. Done up in tropical oasis meets tiki, this is the spot to enjoy the likes of avocado salad, tuna ala plancha, and garlic soup with sourdough croutons.

1113 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Visit Website

A fried chicken sandwich topped with pikliz on a sesame bun with a knife through the top.

Sylvain

625 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Grab a seat on the intimate back patio at Sylvain and prepare to be pleased. While the gastropub cuisine is stellar, the impeccable cocktails, good wine list, and candlelit outdoor space make it destination-worthy.

625 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Visit Website

The Court of Two Sisters

613 Royal St (btwn Toulouse & St. Peter St.), New Orleans, LA 70130

A go-to for weddings and private parties, the Court of Two Sisters is also known for its ample jazz buffet and stunning outdoor dining area. Its Creole Louisiana fare, while not reinventing the wheel, is solid, as the old-school cocktails are solid. There are seemingly endless nooks and crannies to discover in the courtyard, a lovely setting. Did we mention it’s haunted?

613 Royal St (btwn Toulouse & St. Peter St.), New Orleans, LA 70130

Visit Website

Brennan's

417 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

This quintessential French Quarter courtyard is home to a champagne-based happy hour every Thursday to Monday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a special menu, bubbly discounts, and champagne sabering at 5 p.m. on Fridays.

417 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Visit Website

Vyoone’s Restaurant

412 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Vyoone’s is one of the Warehouse District’s best restaurants, a romantic French-meets-Creole spot oozing with ambiance. Love the walk to the charming patio through an enchanting brick hallway covered in a seemingly impossible number of string lights.

412 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Visit Website

Bayona

430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112

Bayona, set in an 18th-century Creole cottage, has been charming diners since Regina Keever and chef Susan Spicer opened the doors in 1990. Bayona drips with romance, but the vibe is casual and inviting. Pair chef Spicer’s award-winning global cuisine with one of the city’s most serene patios for fine dining in New Orleans.

430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112

Visit Website

Sidecar Patio & Oyster Bar

1114 Constance St, New Orleans, LA 70130

If it’s in the name, you know the patio must be a priority. And really, it doesn’t get much better than Sidecar’s patio — pretty, lush, and spacious. Plus, some of the best oysters in town by the piece or dozen, ceviche and tartare, and natural wine.

1114 Constance St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Visit Website

Jewel of the South

1026 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112

Jewel of the South’s 19th century Creole cottage offers a classy respite from French Quarter chaos, whether inside the elegant dining room or on the enchanting courtyard out back, strung with lights and tucked away from its busy surroundings. One sip of a cocktail and you’ll want to try them all, but make sure to try Chris Hannah’s expert Brandy Crusta.

1026 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112

Visit Website

Santa Fe

3201 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

This Faubourg St. John restaurant draws crowds with simple but tasty New Mexico/Tex-Mex food, great margs and most importantly, its pretty, covered outdoor seating overlooking beautiful and bustling Esplanade Avenue.

3201 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

Visit Website

Lola's

3312 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

Lola’s paellas and fideuàs (same idea but with angel-hair pasta) are legend in these parts. A tiny dining room is a sweet backdrop for Spanish peasant fare, but the charming sidewalk seating accompanied by sangria is beyond dreamy.

3312 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

Visit Website

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The Delachaise Wine Bar

3442 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115

Drive by this St. Charles Avenue favorite in the evenings or late at night and the front patio is bound to be packed with people. With epic cheese plates, duck fat fries, cocktails, cutting-edge wine, and a streetcar view, it’s long been a destination for a casual, Parisian-inspired outing.

3442 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115

Visit Website

Barracuda

3984 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Think patio meets margarita garden meets funky picnic space and you’ll get the drift of what Barracuda has going for it. Order food inside and then grab a picnic table out back. The crowd is a fun mix of families with kids, pals, and date-night couples. Oh, and the food is across the board excellent.

3984 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Visit Website

Rosella

139 S Cortez St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Rosella, Mid-City’s new nostalgia-infused cafe and wine bar, has a snug backyard patio, ideal for relaxed evening meals. Grab a seat for cocktails and biodynamic wines; smoked catfish dip and Andouille corn dogs; and fried Hubigs pies, served with a scoop of rich Angelo Brocato gelato.

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139 S Cortez St, New Orleans, LA 70119

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The exterior of a building painted a warm red color with green trim, on a corner. — Rosella, in Mid-City.

Mosquito Supper Club

3824 Dryades St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Mosquito Supper Club’s beautiful garden, where you can imagine yourself sitting along a Louisiana bayou as you slurp raw oysters and scrape the meat off of crab claws, is open to walk-ins. The prix fixe, modern Cajun meal is a leisurely event, available to diners in and outside. The restaurant now also offers bites and drinks that can be had at the bar, no commitment necessary.

3824 Dryades St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Visit Website

Hungry Eyes

4206 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Hungry Eyes’ patio resembles a deconstructed Airstream trailer, an on-theme extension of the restaurant’s ’80s-centric interior aesthetic. It’s also fenced-in and lush, two keys to ideal outdoor dining settings in New Orleans. Sip on classic martinis or savory cocktails and snack on light but satisfying medium plates like artichokes on the half-shell, grilled pastrami skewers, halibut crudo, and savory seafood curry. Enjoy drinks under the stars until 10 p.m.

4206 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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The patio at Hungry Eyes.

Monday | Restaurant + Bar

4327 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70119

New Orleans entrepreneur Larry Morrow has brought his signature touch to Bienville Street with Monday, a restaurant and bar he opened with his mother, chef Lenora Chong. The space was built for outdoor dining for its original debut as Trep’s, and its destination-worthy patio is a hot setting for an eclectic mix of bar food, Creole specialties, and creative twists on Southern specialties — and for happy hour and brunch.

4327 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Visit Website

Rosedale Restaurant

801 Rosedale Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124

Rosedale is Susan Spicer’s casual, neighborhood spot in Lakeview, a family-friendly restaurant serving some of the best versions of Creole and Southern American comfort food to be found in New Orleans. The restaurant has recently decked out its outdoor seating setup, with new tables and chairs, shaded pergola and covered areas, and landscaping.

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801 Rosedale Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124

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