Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Great little french market right up the street within walking distance. Fresh baked breads and treats, sandwiches, and coffee to top it off. This is great for breakfast or lunch.
188 locals recommend
La Boulangerie
4600 Magazine StGreat little french market right up the street within walking distance. Fresh baked breads and treats, sandwiches, and coffee to top it off. This is great for breakfast or lunch.
A James Beard Award restaurant with exceptional food. It is within minutes walk from our home but you should try and make a reservation weeks prior if you want a dinner. Lunch is usually open to walk ins and you might be able to grab a bar spot if you go early in the evening. This is a definite must for foodies.
218 locals recommend
Shaya
4213 Magazine StA James Beard Award restaurant with exceptional food. It is within minutes walk from our home but you should try and make a reservation weeks prior if you want a dinner. Lunch is usually open to walk ins and you might be able to grab a bar spot if you go early in the evening. This is a definite must for foodies.
Fine dining in a 1877 townhouse. Townhouse hung with art & local memorabilia. Do not miss the sensational fried green tomatoes and the shrimp rémoulade
73 locals recommend
Upperline
1413 Upperline StFine dining in a 1877 townhouse. Townhouse hung with art & local memorabilia. Do not miss the sensational fried green tomatoes and the shrimp rémoulade
Excellent little restaurant with Creative Louisiana fare, drinks & brunch Bloody Mary bar in a high-ceilinged space lined with art. Brunch is HIGHLY recommended, but make reservation at least two weeks in advance.
222 locals recommend
Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana AveExcellent little restaurant with Creative Louisiana fare, drinks & brunch Bloody Mary bar in a high-ceilinged space lined with art. Brunch is HIGHLY recommended, but make reservation at least two weeks in advance.
Excellent happy hour between 4-6:30 daily and reverse happy hour Friday and Saturdays 10 pm to close. $.50 raw oysters (only from 4-6:30), 1/2 off house wine bottles, $3 draft beer, $3 house wine, 2 for 1 frozen mojitos.
198 locals recommend
Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
4338 Saint Charles AvenueExcellent happy hour between 4-6:30 daily and reverse happy hour Friday and Saturdays 10 pm to close. $.50 raw oysters (only from 4-6:30), 1/2 off house wine bottles, $3 draft beer, $3 house wine, 2 for 1 frozen mojitos.
Yummy ice cream...a must for ice cream lovers with unique flavors. About a 15 minute walk from our home.
142 locals recommend
Creole Creamery
4924 Prytania StYummy ice cream...a must for ice cream lovers with unique flavors. About a 15 minute walk from our home.
Commander's Palace was established in 1890, and is located in the Garden District of Uptown New Orleans. It is a New Orleans classic that offers great Creole cuisine. It is a little on the touristy side but the food is still good, though expensive. Dress Code: Business Attire Jackets are preferred for gentlemen Collared shirts and closed-toe shoes required for gentlemen No shorts, flip-flops, t-shirts, sweat shirts or sweat pants Jeans are discouraged
574 locals recommend
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveCommander's Palace was established in 1890, and is located in the Garden District of Uptown New Orleans. It is a New Orleans classic that offers great Creole cuisine. It is a little on the touristy side but the food is still good, though expensive. Dress Code: Business Attire Jackets are preferred for gentlemen Collared shirts and closed-toe shoes required for gentlemen No shorts, flip-flops, t-shirts, sweat shirts or sweat pants Jeans are discouraged
Excellent restaurant within 7 minutes walk from our front door. It offers a great bar selection and French cuisine. This is a must and one of our favorite restaurants.
184 locals recommend
La Petite Grocery
4238 Magazine StExcellent restaurant within 7 minutes walk from our front door. It offers a great bar selection and French cuisine. This is a must and one of our favorite restaurants.
Iconic restaurant in Uptown for Po-Boys. This is definitely worth checking out! It is about a 15 minute walk from our house and an easy drive.
113 locals recommend
Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar
5240 Annunciation StIconic restaurant in Uptown for Po-Boys. This is definitely worth checking out! It is about a 15 minute walk from our house and an easy drive.
Cute coffee shop that is quick to walk to, a great place for coffee lovers! About 5 minutes walk from our door.
52 locals recommend
HEY! Café & Coffee Roastery
4303 Magazine StCute coffee shop that is quick to walk to, a great place for coffee lovers! About 5 minutes walk from our door.
Great place for breakfast! Can be busy on the weekends and on a nice day. Try the Quinoa bowel!
31 locals recommend
Cherry Espresso Bar
4877 Laurel StGreat place for breakfast! Can be busy on the weekends and on a nice day. Try the Quinoa bowel!
Great place for breakfast. Can get busy on the weekends, especially when the weather is nice.
180 locals recommend
Toast
1845 Gentilly BoulevardGreat place for breakfast. Can get busy on the weekends, especially when the weather is nice.
Have a snowball, a New Orleans must especially during the hot summer months! Started by Ernest and Mary Hansen in 1939. Ernest invented the first ice shaving machine and Mary created her own flavored syrups. Has been featured on the travel channel a few times.
115 locals recommend
Hansen's Sno-Bliz
4801 Tchoupitoulas StHave a snowball, a New Orleans must especially during the hot summer months! Started by Ernest and Mary Hansen in 1939. Ernest invented the first ice shaving machine and Mary created her own flavored syrups. Has been featured on the travel channel a few times.
Sophisticated eatery serving elevated Indian fare with local influences, plus craft cocktails. Reservations needed.
38 locals recommend
Saffron nola
4128 Magazine StSophisticated eatery serving elevated Indian fare with local influences, plus craft cocktails. Reservations needed.
Nestled in a local neighborhood serving creole/cajun cuisine. Reservations are needed and dress attire. Upstairs is quieter than downstairs for those looking for a quiet romantic night.
146 locals recommend
Clancy's Restaurant
6100 Annunciation StNestled in a local neighborhood serving creole/cajun cuisine. Reservations are needed and dress attire. Upstairs is quieter than downstairs for those looking for a quiet romantic night.
Quirky, mural-lined hot spot luring locals & tourists with Creole soul food; just expect a wait.
406 locals recommend
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StQuirky, mural-lined hot spot luring locals & tourists with Creole soul food; just expect a wait.
Sucré
3025 Magazine StYummy dessert boutique!
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music right up the street. It is about a 15 minute walk from our home. Friday night they have free oysters for a hour or two!
153 locals recommend
Le Bon Temps
4801 Magazine StLive music right up the street. It is about a 15 minute walk from our home. Friday night they have free oysters for a hour or two!
Handcrafted cocktails in a good location. You'll need to drive to this one but it is close.
47 locals recommend
Wayfare
Handcrafted cocktails in a good location. You'll need to drive to this one but it is close.
Open 24 hours a day. This is definitely a dive but if you're looking for some late night entertainment or just want to grab a drink at 7 in the morning then this is your spot.
111 locals recommend
The Club Ms Maes
4336 Magazine StOpen 24 hours a day. This is definitely a dive but if you're looking for some late night entertainment or just want to grab a drink at 7 in the morning then this is your spot.
Opened in 1977 and is one of the cities oldest music clubs. Was the stage for Professor Longhair (Fess) and since has become an iconic club for launching careers of well known artists. We are an easy 2 minute walk to this iconic landmark.
429 locals recommend
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveOpened in 1977 and is one of the cities oldest music clubs. Was the stage for Professor Longhair (Fess) and since has become an iconic club for launching careers of well known artists. We are an easy 2 minute walk to this iconic landmark.
Nice local brewery just down the road. They offer a full restaurant and brewery tours. Sit on the balcony upstairs for great views of the river while enjoying a nice local IPA. They also have live music on occasion.
140 locals recommend
NOLA Brewing Co.
3033 Tchoupitoulas St Nice local brewery just down the road. They offer a full restaurant and brewery tours. Sit on the balcony upstairs for great views of the river while enjoying a nice local IPA. They also have live music on occasion.
This is a cool bar in the Hotel Monteleone. It has an iconic rotating bar and live music. It is class in the French Quarter generally without all of the tourists and drunks.
251 locals recommend
Carousel Bar
214 Royal StThis is a cool bar in the Hotel Monteleone. It has an iconic rotating bar and live music. It is class in the French Quarter generally without all of the tourists and drunks.
Hands down our favorite place to enjoy food, have a drink and listen to some local music! Its about a 20 minute drive from our house but well worth it! Great after an afternoon in the quarter, you could get an uber easily from there without too much expense.
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveHands down our favorite place to enjoy food, have a drink and listen to some local music! Its about a 20 minute drive from our house but well worth it! Great after an afternoon in the quarter, you could get an uber easily from there without too much expense.
You can crawl to this brewery from our house. Great place to grab a drink and food without going far. Open until 10pm every night.
50 locals recommend
Port Orleans Brewing Co.
4124 Tchoupitoulas StYou can crawl to this brewery from our house. Great place to grab a drink and food without going far. Open until 10pm every night.
Located in the Carrolton neighborhood on Oak street. Famous for great live music nightly. Check out Maple Leaf on Tuesday for Rebirth Brass Band. Have dinner at Jacques-Imo’s then head over to Maple leaf. Oak street also worth a walk around when in the area!
384 locals recommend
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak StLocated in the Carrolton neighborhood on Oak street. Famous for great live music nightly. Check out Maple Leaf on Tuesday for Rebirth Brass Band. Have dinner at Jacques-Imo’s then head over to Maple leaf. Oak street also worth a walk around when in the area!
Sightseeing
Great street for walking and having lunch or dinner at a nice cafe. Plenty of boutiques, shops and antiques. Relaxed environment in New Orleans. Highly recommend strolling this street for a nice day. From brunch to reverse happy hour you are sure to find something you will like. Stroll Magazine street for its boutiques, shops and antiques. Every Friday from 4-9pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 12-6*, Dat Dog on Magazine Street hosts the super wonderful Magazine St. Art Market!
396 locals recommend
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetGreat street for walking and having lunch or dinner at a nice cafe. Plenty of boutiques, shops and antiques. Relaxed environment in New Orleans. Highly recommend strolling this street for a nice day. From brunch to reverse happy hour you are sure to find something you will like. Stroll Magazine street for its boutiques, shops and antiques. Every Friday from 4-9pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 12-6*, Dat Dog on Magazine Street hosts the super wonderful Magazine St. Art Market!
Enjoy the garden district and its architecture. Victorian mansions with lush gardens. Great to walk around and enjoy NOLA.
260 locals recommend
Garden District
Enjoy the garden district and its architecture. Victorian mansions with lush gardens. Great to walk around and enjoy NOLA.
Tucked behind Audubon Zoo across the Mississippi River levee, this waterfront portion of Audubon Park is a great spot to relax and take a breath from the hustle and bustle of New Orleans. Known to locals as ‘The Fly’, folks come out here to hang out, toss a frisbee, have a crawfish boil, barbecue, or watch the sun go down over the river. We have two bikes available for rent which from the fly you can bike the leave along the Mississippi River.
110 locals recommend
Audubon Riverview Park
6500 Magazine StTucked behind Audubon Zoo across the Mississippi River levee, this waterfront portion of Audubon Park is a great spot to relax and take a breath from the hustle and bustle of New Orleans. Known to locals as ‘The Fly’, folks come out here to hang out, toss a frisbee, have a crawfish boil, barbecue, or watch the sun go down over the river. We have two bikes available for rent which from the fly you can bike the leave along the Mississippi River.
Parks & Nature
Excellent hiking through the bayous. You'll have the opportunity to run into some alligators on the boardwalks and see the lush marshes and swamps unique to Louisiana.
124 locals recommend
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Excellent hiking through the bayous. You'll have the opportunity to run into some alligators on the boardwalks and see the lush marshes and swamps unique to Louisiana.
Great spot for relaxing or taking a run. Grab some cheese and wine at St. Charles Cheese Company and have yourself a relaxing time! If its rained recently this place tends to retain water here, so try to go when its been a day or two since a rain!
893 locals recommend
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StGreat spot for relaxing or taking a run. Grab some cheese and wine at St. Charles Cheese Company and have yourself a relaxing time! If its rained recently this place tends to retain water here, so try to go when its been a day or two since a rain!
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StA massive park near the lake. This is definitely about a 15 minute drive from our home but worth it if you want to just go out and relax. There is a small lake you can rent canoes and kayaks on and you can rent bikes to cruise around the park. There is also the botanical gardens and the art museum here as well as a nice cafe for breakfast or lunch.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrA massive park near the lake. This is definitely about a 15 minute drive from our home but worth it if you want to just go out and relax. There is a small lake you can rent canoes and kayaks on and you can rent bikes to cruise around the park. There is also the botanical gardens and the art museum here as well as a nice cafe for breakfast or lunch.
An old tree that is super cool for snapping some neat photos when exploring Audubon Park!
21 locals recommend
Tree of Life
East DriveAn old tree that is super cool for snapping some neat photos when exploring Audubon Park!
Essentials
Great grocery store in the area. Excellent wine and beer selection on top of everything else. Two blocks from our house.
1002 locals recommend
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveGreat grocery store in the area. Excellent wine and beer selection on top of everything else. Two blocks from our house.
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StEverything Else
Great place to pop in and grab a bite to eat. You can easily walk from our house and check out magazine street. Great place to explore when you are just arriving and want to grab a quick bite and explore a little before heading off to bed or to the quarter!
74 locals recommend
Mahony's Po-boys & Seafood - Uptown
3454 Magazine StGreat place to pop in and grab a bite to eat. You can easily walk from our house and check out magazine street. Great place to explore when you are just arriving and want to grab a quick bite and explore a little before heading off to bed or to the quarter!
Great place to pop in and grab a bite to eat. You can easily walk from our house and check out magazine street. Great place to explore when you are just arriving and want to grab a quick bite and explore a little before heading off to bed or to the quarter!
74 locals recommend
Mahony's Po-boys & Seafood - Uptown
3454 Magazine StGreat place to pop in and grab a bite to eat. You can easily walk from our house and check out magazine street. Great place to explore when you are just arriving and want to grab a quick bite and explore a little before heading off to bed or to the quarter!