re: Nola Trip

Friday dinner at August. Fine dining, white table clothe, possibly the best in the city. A coat is not required, but recommended. Alternative: Herbsaint.

Saturday Lunch at Casamento's on Magazine since you want seafood.

Saturday Dinner at Cochon.

Sunday Brunch at Patois or Atchafalaya.

That would be a really nice weekend.

Alternative places:

PoBoy: Parkway Bakery and Tavern in Midcity.

Neighborhood place: Katie's.

High End but not super formal:

Coquette, Atchafalaya, Clancy's.

Coquette and Atchafalaya are my two favorite restaurants in the city. I would take an out of towner to Atchafalaya.

EDIT: I would get reservations at all of these places except for Casamento's, Katie's and Parkway as far in advance as possible.