Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Katie's
3701 Iberville StGreat southern comfort food!
Historic poboy shop within walking distance of our home - sort of a hidden gem in the city and we are lucky to live so close!
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveHistoric poboy shop within walking distance of our home - sort of a hidden gem in the city and we are lucky to live so close!
A must-do when in New Orleans - home of the famous New Orleans beignet and delicious cafe au lait.
703 locals recommend
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StA must-do when in New Orleans - home of the famous New Orleans beignet and delicious cafe au lait.
One of the best venues on Bourbon Street! Hidden patio in the back is a great place to rest after walking through the French Quarter - be sure to try their famous hurricanes!
243 locals recommend
Pat O'Brien's
718 St PeterOne of the best venues on Bourbon Street! Hidden patio in the back is a great place to rest after walking through the French Quarter - be sure to try their famous hurricanes!
Great pizza and atmosphere. There are often drink specials as well.
56 locals recommend
Theo's Neighborhood Pizza, Mid-City
4024 Canal StGreat pizza and atmosphere. There are often drink specials as well.
Great food and casual dining atmosphere. Outdoor seating is available as well
172 locals recommend
Juan's Flying Burrito - Mid-City
4724 S Carrollton AveGreat food and casual dining atmosphere. Outdoor seating is available as well
Our favorite spot for oysters and other traditional New Orleans dishes!
21 locals recommend
Royal House
441 Royal StOur favorite spot for oysters and other traditional New Orleans dishes!
New market in a newly renovated St. Roch building - There are different stands inside the building where you can get various plates, drinks, and fresh products from well-established New Orleans chefs
466 locals recommend
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveNew market in a newly renovated St. Roch building - There are different stands inside the building where you can get various plates, drinks, and fresh products from well-established New Orleans chefs
Short walk from our home - perfect for a morning coffee or quick on-the-go breakfast bite
25 locals recommend
PJ's Coffee
3700 Orleans AvenueShort walk from our home - perfect for a morning coffee or quick on-the-go breakfast bite
Delicious coffee, pastries and breakfast/lunch selections that support local. You'll get a good bite without having to bother with a sit-down meal. Tip: Call ahead because they have irregular hours!
33 locals recommend
Laurel Street Bakery
2701 S Broad StDelicious coffee, pastries and breakfast/lunch selections that support local. You'll get a good bite without having to bother with a sit-down meal. Tip: Call ahead because they have irregular hours!
VERY famous fried chicken joint in the heart of historic Treme neighborhood. One of the best amongst all of the incredible Creole cuisine options in Treme
673 locals recommend
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetVERY famous fried chicken joint in the heart of historic Treme neighborhood. One of the best amongst all of the incredible Creole cuisine options in Treme
Speakeasy style restaurant owned by beloved jazz musician Kermit Ruffin. In speakeasy style, not so remarkable from the outside, but when you enter you're guaranteed to get genuine NOLA food and music
9 locals recommend
Kermit Ruffin's Speakeasy
1535 Basin StreetSpeakeasy style restaurant owned by beloved jazz musician Kermit Ruffin. In speakeasy style, not so remarkable from the outside, but when you enter you're guaranteed to get genuine NOLA food and music
Drinks & Nightlife
Our FAVORITE local pub - comfortable and casual environment, where you're sure to find affordable drinks and great company. Best for watching a variety of sports games.
221 locals recommend
Finn McCool's Irish Pub
3701 Banks StOur FAVORITE local pub - comfortable and casual environment, where you're sure to find affordable drinks and great company. Best for watching a variety of sports games.
Truly a hidden treasure! Great food, beautiful venue, and spectacular views of the riverfront. (Though I suppose I am biased because we got engaged on their balcony!)
Galvez
914 North Peters StreetTruly a hidden treasure! Great food, beautiful venue, and spectacular views of the riverfront. (Though I suppose I am biased because we got engaged on their balcony!)
Great spot within walking distance from our home - You can even enjoy a crawfish boil here when in season.
356 locals recommend
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayGreat spot within walking distance from our home - You can even enjoy a crawfish boil here when in season.
Cool brewery with awesome views of the riverfront. Will also have special events on occasion.
36 locals recommend
The Shops at Jax Brewery
600 Decatur StCool brewery with awesome views of the riverfront. Will also have special events on occasion.
Conveniently located wine bar and lounge - a hidden treasure with a great selection of wines
53 locals recommend
Pearl Wine Co.
3700 Orleans AveConveniently located wine bar and lounge - a hidden treasure with a great selection of wines
Arts & Culture
Frenchmen street is the place to be for a night of live music without the chaos of Bourbon Street tourists - be sure to go check out its open-air art market from Thurs-Sun nights.
112 locals recommend
Frenchmen Art Market
2231 Saint Claude AvenueFrenchmen street is the place to be for a night of live music without the chaos of Bourbon Street tourists - be sure to go check out its open-air art market from Thurs-Sun nights.
A bowling alley/bar/restaurant combo! Always makes for a fun date night, especially on the nights where there is live music. For classier dinner, Ye Old College in next door is great!
160 locals recommend
Rock 'N' Bowl
3016 S Carrollton AveA bowling alley/bar/restaurant combo! Always makes for a fun date night, especially on the nights where there is live music. For classier dinner, Ye Old College in next door is great!
Great for buying a variety locally inspired and made souvenirs - There are also some stands to buy fruit, drinks, small meals, etc.
119 locals recommend
Franch Market Place
French Market PlaceGreat for buying a variety locally inspired and made souvenirs - There are also some stands to buy fruit, drinks, small meals, etc.
A pretty small museum, but leaves a big impression! Great way to learn bout traditional New Orleans culture, including that of the Mardi Gras Indians.
143 locals recommend
Backstreet Cultural Museum
1531 Henriette Delille StA pretty small museum, but leaves a big impression! Great way to learn bout traditional New Orleans culture, including that of the Mardi Gras Indians.
Conveniently located in beautiful City Park, this offers an entertaining option especially when seeking refuge from the warm summer weather.
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirConveniently located in beautiful City Park, this offers an entertaining option especially when seeking refuge from the warm summer weather.
Sightseeing
While a bit farther from home, this is a great and lively place to hang in the sun and have a BBQ while enjoying a view of the Mississippi - The sunsets are great as well!
110 locals recommend
Audubon Riverview Park
6500 Magazine StWhile a bit farther from home, this is a great and lively place to hang in the sun and have a BBQ while enjoying a view of the Mississippi - The sunsets are great as well!
A really nice park to enjoy a peaceful afternoon, but close to the French Quarter to go grab a meal or a drink after!
252 locals recommend
Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart StA really nice park to enjoy a peaceful afternoon, but close to the French Quarter to go grab a meal or a drink after!
Must see in the French Quarter - historic St. Louis Cathedral, great street artists, and right across from Cafe du Monde. You can also catch a French Quarter tour here.
477 locals recommend
Jackson Square
701 Decatur StMust see in the French Quarter - historic St. Louis Cathedral, great street artists, and right across from Cafe du Monde. You can also catch a French Quarter tour here.
Catholic or not, this is a sight to see! Beautiful and historic church that was founded by and for black citizens and slaves in 1842.
32 locals recommend
St Augustine's Catholic Church
1210 Governor Nicholls StCatholic or not, this is a sight to see! Beautiful and historic church that was founded by and for black citizens and slaves in 1842.
Essentials
For the more adventurous visitor - an off-the-beaten path farmers market to help support local business!
20 locals recommend
Hollygrove Market & Farm
8301 Olive StreetFor the more adventurous visitor - an off-the-beaten path farmers market to help support local business!
Winn-Dixie
401 N Carrollton AveMost convenient grocery store from our home.
Good for your healthy grocery options, conveniently located just about 5 minutes from our house.
736 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StGood for your healthy grocery options, conveniently located just about 5 minutes from our house.
Shopping
Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields AveClosest pharmacy to our home