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Stella! is definitely the best high end in the quarter. Mr. B's is reasonable and BBQ Shrimp which they do very well is one of the unique New Orleans dishes that many don't know about. Definitely hit up Johnny's for lunch, beware long lines. (All great Quarter lunch spots have them though) Beyond that just search restaurants online for ratings before you walk in the doors. There are too many good restaurants to accidently get stuck in a bad tourist trap, which there are plenty of in the quarter.

Couple of other things, if you have time make sure you hit Frenchman street at night if you never have to sample the real local music scene. The best hamburger in the city is in between the quarter and Frenchman at Port of Call on Esplanade ave. Go for drinks at Napolean House in the quarter one evening or night. (Best bartenders in the city.)