Guidebook for New Orleans
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy, rustic-chic gastropub with a killer $5 old fashioned, great for drinks or a full meal. The food highlight is the appetizer menu, featuring Cajun butter rum spiced popcorn and a cheese plate.
376 locals recommend
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StCozy, rustic-chic gastropub with a killer $5 old fashioned, great for drinks or a full meal. The food highlight is the appetizer menu, featuring Cajun butter rum spiced popcorn and a cheese plate.
Known for hosting Kermit Ruffins on Thursdays, this laid-back joint is a great place to catch a Saints game and meet your friendly neighbors.
221 locals recommend
Vaughan's Lounge
4229 Dauphine StKnown for hosting Kermit Ruffins on Thursdays, this laid-back joint is a great place to catch a Saints game and meet your friendly neighbors.
The best place for brunch and clothing-optional swimming in town. In addition to the lushly landscaped pool, there's also a sauna, hot tub and expansive porch.
451 locals recommend
The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetThe best place for brunch and clothing-optional swimming in town. In addition to the lushly landscaped pool, there's also a sauna, hot tub and expansive porch.
Farm-to-table small plates, plus a full bar, in a high-ceilinged, art-hung place.
45 locals recommend
Maurepas Foods
3200 Burgundy StreetFarm-to-table small plates, plus a full bar, in a high-ceilinged, art-hung place.
Everything Else
A smorgasbord of wines by the glass or bottle, a leafy, tiki-torch lit backyard, live jazz and yummy eats...what more could you ask for?
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveA smorgasbord of wines by the glass or bottle, a leafy, tiki-torch lit backyard, live jazz and yummy eats...what more could you ask for?
Picnic tables, a dog park, running trails, manicured gardens and the best view of the city you'll find.
423 locals recommend
Crescent Park
2300 N Peters StPicnic tables, a dog park, running trails, manicured gardens and the best view of the city you'll find.
What's not to love about this petite, art-deco style library? It's two blocks away! Great stop to do some reading or relax in the side yard.
14 locals recommend
Alvar Library
913 Alvar StWhat's not to love about this petite, art-deco style library? It's two blocks away! Great stop to do some reading or relax in the side yard.
A basic, no-frills workout spot, open 24/7. There's weight machines, treadmills, boot camp classes and a spot to shower.
26 locals recommend
Anytime Fitness
4600 Freret StA basic, no-frills workout spot, open 24/7. There's weight machines, treadmills, boot camp classes and a spot to shower.
Need to grab a quart of soy milk, loaf of bread, Advil or some beer? This is the (overpriced but convenient) stop for all your grocery needs.
17 locals recommend
Jimmy's Grocery
4201 Dauphine StreetNeed to grab a quart of soy milk, loaf of bread, Advil or some beer? This is the (overpriced but convenient) stop for all your grocery needs.
Melt-in-your-mouth house-baked pastries, plus coffee and a snug nook of a seating area. Great breakfast spot, or grab a scone to go.
93 locals recommend
Shake Sugary
3304 St Claude AveMelt-in-your-mouth house-baked pastries, plus coffee and a snug nook of a seating area. Great breakfast spot, or grab a scone to go.
This boutique is THE place to snag a locally made souvenir. Most of the vendors who sell their clothes, art, crafts & soaps in this quirky little nook live in the neighborhood.
28 locals recommend
Bon Castor
3207 Burgundy StreetThis boutique is THE place to snag a locally made souvenir. Most of the vendors who sell their clothes, art, crafts & soaps in this quirky little nook live in the neighborhood.
Barbecue heaven, plus a full bar! No fear, vegetarians, the sides are hearty enough to make a meal of. Try the mac and cheese and pecan pie.
405 locals recommend
The Joint
701 Mazant StBarbecue heaven, plus a full bar! No fear, vegetarians, the sides are hearty enough to make a meal of. Try the mac and cheese and pecan pie.
In addition to serving yummy coffee & tea, this inviting coffeeshop is also an art gallery. There's always a friendly cat or two hanging out. It's a good spot to work or socialize.
13 locals recommend
Byrdie's Pottery
2402A St Claude AveIn addition to serving yummy coffee & tea, this inviting coffeeshop is also an art gallery. There's always a friendly cat or two hanging out. It's a good spot to work or socialize.
Food Scene
Dim, eclectic eatery with global fusion plates like roasted cauliflower & savory house-made raviolis. Decor is an artsy mishmash of religious candles, faux fireplaces & tiny toy cars.
86 locals recommend
Suis Generis
3219 Burgundy StDim, eclectic eatery with global fusion plates like roasted cauliflower & savory house-made raviolis. Decor is an artsy mishmash of religious candles, faux fireplaces & tiny toy cars.
We probably eat here more than anywhere else. Thin, New-York style pies by the slice, plus beer and wine, in a casual, counter-serve atmosphere. They also deliver!
460 locals recommend
Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StWe probably eat here more than anywhere else. Thin, New-York style pies by the slice, plus beer and wine, in a casual, counter-serve atmosphere. They also deliver!
Shopping
Euclid Records
3301 Chartres StRecord shop where you can pick up some tunes or catch a free show.