The votes have been tallied and the results are in! Today we’re revealing the ratings and reviews for hundreds of top restaurants in New Orleans, based on the feedback of more than 2,800 diners. The new reviews can be found on Zagat.com and across the Google products you use everyday.

Participants come to zagat.com to share their thoughts and opinions on the restaurants they visit throughout the year and separately rate the restaurants for their Food, Decor and Service on a 0-3 scale. Scores are averaged and presented on Zagat’s signature 30-point scale, and our editors curate diners’ comments to create the iconic “quote-filled” reviews.

Below are the top restaurants in New Orleans in a variety of categories.

Top Food: Gautreau’s (Food: 28 Decor: 25 Service: 26 Cost: $77)

Top Decor: Restaurant R’evolution (Food: 27 Decor: 28 Service: 25 Cost: $91)

Top Service: Commander’s Palace (Food: 28 Decor: 28 Service: 28 Cost: $70)

Best Buy: Cochon Butcher (Food: 27 Decor: 21 Service: 22 Cost: $26)

Best French: Gautreau’s (Food: 28 Decor: 25 Service: 26 Cost: $77)

Best Cajun/Creole: Commander’s Palace (Food: 28 Decor: 28 Service: 28 Cost: $70)

Best Late-Night Restaurant: Cafe Du Monde (Food: 25 Decor: 18 Service: 19 Cost: $11)

Check out our list of Top 50 food winners here - an exciting mix of classic favorites, affordable eats and hot newcomers.

Posted by Tiffany Herklots, Zagat