What are the best beef dishes in New Orleans?

Based on diner recommendations, the best beef dish in New Orleans is at Sylvain. We compared 12 restaurants serving beef dishes.

How much do beef dishes cost in New Orleans?

Beef dish prices in New Orleans range from $11.50 to $32.00 across 12 restaurants.

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Best Beef Dishes in New Orleans

12 restaurants compared

Price range: $11.50 – $32.00

Avg recommendation: 85%

Top 5 Beef Dishes in New Orleans (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 12 restaurants:

Pappardelle Bolognese at Sylvain, $18.00 (French Quarter)
Bayou Beast Po'Boy at Parkway Bakery & Tavern, $28.00 (Mid-City)
Patty Melt at Buffa's Bar & Restaurant, $14.50 (Marigny)
James Brown Po'Boy at Parkway Bakery & Tavern, $13.95 (Mid-City)
Carne Asada at Alma Cafe, $19.00 (Bywater)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 12 Beef Dishes

Pappardelle Bolognese

Sylvain

French Quarter·$$

$18.00

Wide ribbon pasta with a meat ragù sauce.

Tip: If you want something warm and substantial but lighter than fried options, the pappardelle is a good choice. The ragù is rich and satisfying.

Bayou Beast Po'Boy

Parkway Bakery & Tavern

Mid-City·$

$28.00

Three-foot-long sandwich with fried shrimp, gator sausage, roast beef, and cheese.

Tip: Made for sharing between 2-4 people, or for the extremely hungry. A spectacle worth ordering for photos.

Patty Melt

Buffa's Bar & Restaurant

Marigny·$

$14.50

Half-pound Buffa Burger with melted cheese and grilled onions on rye bread.

Tip: The rye bread is toasted with the burger so the cheese melts into it — order this on a slow day to experience the diner at peace.

James Brown Po'Boy

Parkway Bakery & Tavern

Mid-City·$

$13.95

BBQ beef, fried shrimp, pepperjack cheese, and spicy mayo on one roll.

Tip: This sandwich is ambitious — it works because each component is excellent on its own and they balance together.

Carne Asada

Alma Cafe

Bywater·$$

$19.00

Grilled marinated beef served with tortillas, rice, and beans.

Tip: Ask for extra lime and achiote sauce — the beef is simple but the condiments make it.

Roast Beef Po'Boy

Liuzza's by the Track

Mid-City·$$

$13.45

Tender roast beef on a French roll with gravy.

Tip: Available daily and always in stock — a reliable choice if the oyster po'boy is out of season.

Philly Cheesesteak Beignets

Stuph'd Beignets & Burgers

Bywater·$

$12.00

Beignets stuffed with sliced steak, melted cheese, onions, and peppers.

Tip: Try this alongside the Creole Queen to experience both sides of Stuph'd's beignet range.

#893% recommend

Roast Beef Po'Boy

Parkway Bakery & Tavern

Mid-City·$

$11.50

Slow-roasted beef bathed in savory gravy on a crispy-outside, airy-inside roll.

Tip: This is the gateway po'boy — the signature that built the 100-year reputation. The gravy is non-negotiable.

#988% recommend

Eggs Hussarde

Brennan's

French Quarter·$$$$

$32.00

Poached eggs on Holland rusks topped with beef marchand de vin and béarnaise sauce.

Tip: This is more substantial than typical eggs benedict — the beef marchand de vin adds real depth. Come hungry or plan to share.

#1085% recommend

Buffa Burger

Buffa's Bar & Restaurant

Marigny·$

$13.50

Half-pound beef patty, blackened, topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.

Tip: Get it at 2 am with fries and a beer — it tastes better at 2 am, somehow.

#1179% recommend

Cheesy Jalapeño Burger

Stuph'd Beignets & Burgers

Bywater·$

$13.50

Gourmet burger with cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and special sauce.

Tip: Ask for extra jalapeños — the heat cuts through the cheese richness.

#1279% recommend

TARDIS Burger

Buffa's Bar & Restaurant

Marigny·$

$16.00

Half-pound Buffa Burger topped with bleu and American cheese, bacon, tomato, onion ring, and bleu cheese dressing.

Tip: Order this after midnight when you want something indulgent — the blue cheese dressing is the key.