Best Bacon Dishes in New Orleans
3 restaurants compared
Price range: $7.50 – $22.00
Avg recommendation: 90%
Top 3 Bacon Dishes in New Orleans (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 3 restaurants:
- Oysters en Brochette at Galatoire's — score 92/100, $22.00 (French Quarter)
- Biscuit with Bacon, Egg, and Pimento Cheese at Willa Jean — score 91/100, $18.00 (CBD)
- Praline Bacon at Elizabeth's Restaurant — score 88/100, $7.50 (Bywater)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Bacon Dishes
#1Score 92/100
Oysters en Brochette
Galatoire'sFrench Quarter·$$$$
$22.00
Breaded oysters wrapped in bacon and fried until golden and crispy.
Tip: Don't skip this even if you normally avoid fried appetizers. The bacon and breading are restraint-driven — they enhance the oyster rather than hide it.
#2Score 91/100
Biscuit with Bacon, Egg, and Pimento Cheese
Willa JeanCBD·$$
$18.00
A warm biscuit layered with crispy bacon, a soft-cooked egg, and creamy, tangy pimento cheese.
Tip: Share two different biscuits and taste both. The contrasts are instructive and delicious.
#3Score 88/100
Praline Bacon
Elizabeth's RestaurantBywater·$
$7.50
Bacon strips glazed with pecans, brown sugar, and spices — the official NOLA bacon.
Tip: Order extra — two or three pieces. One is never enough, and the kitchen sells out by noon.