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[Cookie Baker]

I am returning to my beloved NO in two weeks. Staying in the FQ and will only be able to dine in the FQ. I believe I have been to most of the NO best;

Emerils
NOLA
Arnauds
Galatoires
Antoines
Mr B
Cafe Palace
Dickie Brennans
Brennans
August
Bayona
Herbsaint
Luke
Dracos
Bon Ton
Mothers
Felixs
Mulate
Another oyster place I can't remember

I'm sure I have missed a few. What's next?

[Suzy Wong]

Stella!
http://www.restaurantstella.com/

While not "traditonal" N.O. cuisine, a true gem not to be missed!

[BayouTeche]

Bistro at Maison de Ville
Green Goddess
GW Fins
Iris
Le Meritage
Maximo’s
Meauxbar

[brucec]

Stanley ? Galvez

[FoodChic]

Cochon, Cuvee, Cafe Giovanni, Dominica, Bourbon House, Coops, and Royal House Oyster

[nikinik]

Cochon is great, but not in the quarter.

Add Pelican Club

[FoodChic]

It is great, but since the OP has about seven options in CBD and Warehouse I thought I'd add some additional choices.

[nola79]

Irene's Cuisine
Tujague's
Broussard's
K-Paul's

Not quite in the quarter but just across Canal:
MiLa
Le Foret

[hazelhurst]

Those are all good ideas..how is Broussard's these days? Haven't been in at least three years

[paz5559]

IMHO, while lots of good suggestions have been made, I personally would skip
Tujague's, Bourbon House, Royal House Oyster, Galvez,. Also LeForet, while excellent food, has not worked out a lot of the service kinks yet, and should be considered in the future, not now.

[FoodChic]

And...what are your suggestions for the quarter?

[hazelhurst]

Of the ones you mention, I'd go with Tujague's only..and not that it is terrific but is is fine for the ordinary. And the bar is tons of fun.

Last night at Clancy's there was aman next to me raving about Le Foret but I did not have a chance to cross-examine in detail

[FoodChic]

I've read so many negative reviews on Le Foret and only a handful of good reviews. The restaurant is beautiful and the menu looks so great - I'd really like to see them overcome their curernt issues and obvious growing pains.

[nola79]

I went about a month ago. The restaurant was only about half full at dinnertime. I had the trio of oysters which was nice, but also tried the corn, shrimp, and sweet potato bisque, which was delicious. The pompano napoleon had an excellent caper sauce, and for me, was the highlight of the evening. Also tried the redfish broussard, which was the only disappointing dish of the night. It wasn't bad, but the seafood accompanying the fish (shrimp and crab) outshined the fish itself. The service was attentive throughout the evening, didn't have any complaints there.

[snocat]

A strong second for K-Paul's.

[figndate]

I totally second Maximo's (really really awesome mussels and killer lamb chops) and MiLa (BBQ lobster is one of the best things i have ever had, as are the truffled grits). I had a decent meal at Maison de Ville recently. Food was tasty, but my app was cold unfortunately. Stella! is amazing, and I adore Herbsaint (though not in FQ). The dishes are so scrumptious (try the house made stuffed pasta...it changes periodically). I have heard only good things about Green Goddess. I would say Pelican Club can be hit or miss. I have had great and so-so meals there. I keep hearing that Adolfo's on Frenchmen is a tiny, cheap, slice of South Italy heaven, but haven't tried it yet. If you are after any lunch spots, and are willing to cross Canal, Butcher right next door to Cochon (same chef) is so awesome. Their turkey sandwich is the singular best version of that staple I have ever had. Duck pastrami sliders and marinated brussels sprouts are also incredible.

[Liz Gober]

This is strictly my opinion but forget about Mulates, Felixes (exc. for oysters on the half shell), Mothers, Palace Cafe and Arnauds. Had lunch at Broussards recently and it was only so-so.
Cafe Amelie is lovely, but go for a later lunch. K Pauls, while over the top in flavor is too heavy for my taste, unless you like lots of deep fried foods. There are so many choices....so have fun.