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HerbsaintvsCochon

Both restaurants are praised by professionals. Overall, Cochon is preferred by most reviewers compared to Herbsaint. Cochon has a TripExpert Score of 93 with approval from 15 publications including Where, Zagat and Frommer's.

Herbsaint
8/10
701 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130-3713
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Concierge Concierge
"Chef Donald Link started his local empire with this gem of a bistro... His trademark small plates balance substance with finesse, while his excellent cocktail selection predated the mixology craze."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Chef Donald Link (also of Cochon and Cochon Butcher) turns out food that sparkles with robust flavors and top-grade ingredients at this casually upscale restaurant." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This may cause a riot, but Herbsaint’s duck and andouille gumbo might be the best restaurant gumbo in town." Full review
Zagat Zagat
"Chef/co-owner Donald Link (Cochon) "makes you swoon" with his "refined yet joyous" New American–New French cooking at this Warehouse District "delight"." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Donald Link's popular restaurant melds the dirty rice traditions of Cajun cooking with the elegance of French cuisine."
Gayot Gayot
15.0
"Chef Donald Link is a true culinarian who has never lost his intense focus on authentic Cajun cuisine." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"There is simply nothing better than a menu that showcases quality ingredients paired thoughtfully, and that is the case with every dish at this elegant bistro."
Times-Picayune Times-Picayune
"The restaurant is operated by Link Restaurant Group, the company founded by Donald Link, one of New Orleans' most prominent chefs." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Explorative, approachable cuisine rooted in NOLA's refined culinary tree."
Where Where
"One of the city's premier fine dining spots." Full review
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Cochon
9/10
930 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA
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Concierge Concierge
"One of the city's enduring "hot tickets"."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The interior may be a bit too hip and noisy for some patrons, but the food makes up for it." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"James Beard Award–winning chef Donald Link's fabulous brasserie serves up gourmet Southern comfort food in such curious and intriguing ways, you won't know what to do with yourself." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.7
""A must if you dig the pig", Donald Link's "phenomenal" Warehouse District Cajun earns a resounding "oink" of approval and New Orleans' No. 1 Food score." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.3
"The "pig never saw it coming" at this "trendy" Warehouse District Cajun where chefs-owners Donald Link (Cochon Butcher) and Stephen Stryjewski fulfill "porky fantasies"." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"The unpretentious menu from owner Donald Link boasts pork ribs, ham hocks, hogshead cheese and pork gumbo, but the other, non-swinish fare is no less tasty."
Gayot Gayot
14.0
"With its blond wood furniture, bare brick walls and open kitchen, Cochon manages to feel simultaneously sleek and rustic." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"Upscale but unintimidating CBD place, full of blissed-out diners – from businessmen to bearded hipsters – feasting on fine, authentic Cajun food."
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Soul food vaunted by the James Beard Foundation."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Known for its brilliant and delicious obsession with pork-based food, Cochon is a staple in the local’s dining circuit." Full review
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