Max Well is one of a growing army of plant-based cafes that have popped up in recent years, the brainchild of owner and committed vegetarian Maxwell Eaton. Nothing ho-hum about the likes of beet Wellington, banh mi bowl with brown rice, tofu, pickled vegetables and green onions; or “steak” and potatoes made with portobello, braised kale, and smashed potatoes.

Cavan is such a pretty spot, a decadent 1800s mansion with a chill vibe and a menu of terrific shareable plates and stellar cocktails. Order plates of truffle Caesar, squid ink gnocchi, poke tacos or load up on a hefty burger and a tasty fish amandine with popcorn rice, a memorable date night experience sure to set the mood.

This casual family and canine-friendly comfort spot from the folks at Commander’s Palace is open from Wednesday through Sunday with a nice amount of outside seating an added bonus. Picnic Provisions & Whiskey lives up to its name — any outdoor repast would benefit from the likes of hot fried chicken thighs, a mammoth muffaletta, and an especially satisfying pulled pork po-boy. Yes, the whiskey drinks are good too.

Opened by John Harris in 2010, chef de cuisine Christie Plaisance oversees an inviting grown up menu of bistro faves. Gougères with Comté burrata; bruschetta topped with roasted tomato salad; duck confit with greens and house made charcuterie — try it all. Bouligny Tavern’s winning drinks menu is locally inspired. A Gentilly G&T anyone?

Give your inner francophile a treat with the French offerings at Bistro Daisy. Set in a sweet New Orleans cottage with a handsome side gallery, the restaurant offers take out/curbside service and dining in. Chef Anton Schulte’s elegant hand informs the likes of grilled filet with truffled demi glace and crispy leg of duck confit and roasted breast slices over roasted mushroom choucroute. Can you say date night?

Alon Shaya’s Saba is the chef’s flagship ode to the brilliant and varied Israeli culinary landscape. Get every single spread— they are all amazing and arrive with puffs of sourdough pita hot from the oven. The vegetable dishes are equally stellar, especially the whole roasted cauliflower with whipped feta, great with any kabab.

Adore the bold global flavors served at this bright Latin-Caribbean inspired bistro. Crudos and ceviche are a specialty at Baru, along with chef Edgar Caro’s habit-forming tapas like cornmeal crusted local oysters with cilantro aioli and caramelized onions and skewers of mojo marinated skirt steak slathered with chimichurri, absolutely bursting with flavor. Get the charred octopus. And the jerked chicken.

Long Chim Nola is just one of a current tide of newish Thai restaurants that are raising the bar for lovers of Thailand’s varied cuisine. This casual spot specializes in Thai street food, the comfort food that locals eat. Like duck noodle soup, minced pork laab with tamarind paste, and warm mango sticky rice. The restaurant was originally la stall in the Auction House Market and opened on Magazine in January.

Red Gravy, Roseann and Lou Rostoker’s homey Northeast-inspired Italian restaurant, moved Uptown from the CBD in September. Since then, Roseann’s minimalist approach to regional Italian cuisine feeds the neighborhood the likes of al dente homemade pasta, three-ingredient red gravy, feather light ricotta gnocchi. Unlike Creole Italian style cooking, sauces and melted cheese is used sparingly, and seafood and cheese don’t mix. Small plates include hand rolled meatballs with fresh ricotta and salumi and cheese boards.

SukhoThai has honed the art of take away with its designated window for ordering and curbside pick up, with socially distant inside dining also an option. Like its sister restaurant in the Marigny, the Uptown restaurant offers authentic Thai flavors, from curies to stir fries and noodle dishes bright with fresh herbs and tamarind paste. Expect great lunch deals and a stellar cocktail line up.

Such a lovely space, Le Petite Grocery, the former 19th century neighborhood grocery transformed by owner/chefs Justin Devillier and wife, Mia in 2010. Devillier, a Best Chef: South James Beard Award winner, puts his creative spin on traditional New Orleans cuisine with dishes like turtle Bolognese and blue crab beignets. Online ordering and delivery, along with dining in, unlock goodness like outstanding fried pork chops with broccolini, parsnip puree and fermented chili butter.

Chef Maggie Scales oversees the pastry program for the Link Restaurant Group and runs this wonderful French bakery, with its menu of toothsome breads, pastries and sandwiches. La Boulangerie offers a back courtyard and sidewalk tables for outdoor dining. Try the avocado toast, grilled cheese or the L’Atlantique — toasted olive bread loaded with smoked salmon, lemon mayonnaise, avocado and arugula — but save room for dessert.