Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Open 7am-2pm mon-sat, and 8am-2pm on Sunday this place will hit the spot. It's close enough to walk to, but you may need a lift back to St. Ann. Check out their website menu http://lildizzyscafe.net/. Buffet is killer, and this place features some of the best Fried Chicken you've never heard of.
201 locals recommend
Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade AveOpen 7am-2pm mon-sat, and 8am-2pm on Sunday this place will hit the spot. It's close enough to walk to, but you may need a lift back to St. Ann. Check out their website menu http://lildizzyscafe.net/. Buffet is killer, and this place features some of the best Fried Chicken you've never heard of.
Magazine Po-boy & Sandwich Shop
2368 Magazine Streetkiller roast beef po-boys.
great place for raw oysters if you find yourself in the quarter.
98 locals recommend
Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
7400 Lakeshore Drgreat place for raw oysters if you find yourself in the quarter.
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveGrab some Poboys
Liuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez StMore of a Bar, but BBQ shrimp po-boy is a must
Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
1418 Magazine StreetGreat for breakfast, usually at least 30 min wait
Blue Oak BBQ
900 N Carrollton Avethe best New Orleans BBQ Joint
Strong Turkish Coffee, pastries, cakes and pans of baklava. There are savory baked goods, like feta cheese pies and quiches, breakfast sandwiches and panini made on crusty, ciabatta-like rolls, stuffed grape leaves, hummus and fatoush salad (with feta and red onion, parsley and cucumbers). More Turkish specialties are to come, like boreks (or flaky, puff pastry turnovers) and pide, a type of flatbread similar to pita.
34 locals recommend
Fatma's Cozy Corner
1532 Ursulines AveStrong Turkish Coffee, pastries, cakes and pans of baklava. There are savory baked goods, like feta cheese pies and quiches, breakfast sandwiches and panini made on crusty, ciabatta-like rolls, stuffed grape leaves, hummus and fatoush salad (with feta and red onion, parsley and cucumbers). More Turkish specialties are to come, like boreks (or flaky, puff pastry turnovers) and pide, a type of flatbread similar to pita.
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StGood food. Pork and other items.
https://cochonrestaurant.com/
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak Sthttp://places.singleplatform.com/jacques-imos-caf/menu?ref=google
If you head uptown this is a good stop. Lot's of bars and restauraunts right in this vicinity. Change of pace from downtown. Eat inside or outside
http://www.therumhouse.com/
228 locals recommend
The Rum House
3128 Magazine StIf you head uptown this is a good stop. Lot's of bars and restauraunts right in this vicinity. Change of pace from downtown. Eat inside or outside
http://www.therumhouse.com/
The Ruby Slipper Cafe
200 Magazine StreetAwesome Breakfast/Brunch. Multiple Locations
COFFEE HOUSE STEPS AWAY- Super convenient cafe steps from my place. Great coffee, and they have pastries and some small plates. Friendly atmosphere and tons of seating
11 locals recommend
Pax Treme
810 North Claiborne AvenueCOFFEE HOUSE STEPS AWAY- Super convenient cafe steps from my place. Great coffee, and they have pastries and some small plates. Friendly atmosphere and tons of seating
Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton AvePork chop is amazing!
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveGreat hamburgers, baked potatoes, and drinks!
Arts & Culture
Backstreet Cultural Museum
1531 Henriette Delille StThe National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StThis museum is top notch for any history buff.
Located inside of City Park. some good pieces and a sculpture garden. There's also a beignet shop across from the museum.
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirLocated inside of City Park. some good pieces and a sculpture garden. There's also a beignet shop across from the museum.
Parks & Nature
Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart Stthis is one of the larger city parks in the country. Trails, golf courses, paddle boats, art museum, mini-golf, and all around amazing southern scenery.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm Drthis is one of the larger city parks in the country. Trails, golf courses, paddle boats, art museum, mini-golf, and all around amazing southern scenery.
Drinks & Nightlife
http://frenchmenstreetlive.com/
This little strip is packed with some flavorful music venues. Get dropped off and check out places like maison, blue nile, etc.
500 Frenchmen St
500 Frenchmen Streethttp://frenchmenstreetlive.com/
This little strip is packed with some flavorful music venues. Get dropped off and check out places like maison, blue nile, etc.
This place has some great options, and there is often live music in the courtyard.
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveThis place has some great options, and there is often live music in the courtyard.
http://barcadianeworleans.com/
Food, Drinks, and tons of arcade games. Good way to kill some time and still be in the action. Some nights have dj or live entertainment.
76 locals recommend
Barcadia New Orleans
601 Tchoupitoulas Sthttp://barcadianeworleans.com/
Food, Drinks, and tons of arcade games. Good way to kill some time and still be in the action. Some nights have dj or live entertainment.
Kermit's Treme Mother in Law Lounge
1500 North Claiborne AvenueGreat way to start the night
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StOldest Bar in New Orleans.
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak StWill find best of local musicians here any night of the week
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveThe Tchoup Yard
405 Third StUrban South Brewery
1645 Tchoupitoulas StHarrah's Casino station
Why not?
http://hiholounge.net/
You can find some unique local acts here from time to time. Check the calendar
297 locals recommend
Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude Avehttp://hiholounge.net/
You can find some unique local acts here from time to time. Check the calendar
Great late night spot. Upstairs too! food and drinks, and some eclectic acts to intrigue you from time to time.
http://mimismarigny.com/
673 locals recommend
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetGreat late night spot. Upstairs too! food and drinks, and some eclectic acts to intrigue you from time to time.
http://mimismarigny.com/
Bayou Wine Garden
315 N RendonBayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayEntertainment & Activities
Upscale bowling alley right in the heart of downtown near Harrah's casino and Drago's Seafood Restaurant.
55 locals recommend
Fulton on Tap
600 Fulton StUpscale bowling alley right in the heart of downtown near Harrah's casino and Drago's Seafood Restaurant.
If you find yourself needing to blow off some steam and hit a bucket of golf balls
27 locals recommend
Bayou Oaks City Park - North Course
1051 Filmore AveIf you find yourself needing to blow off some steam and hit a bucket of golf balls
Sightseeing
You can take the ferry from Canal St across the river, then right back in 15 mins. Great alternate view of the city from the river. You can check out historic Algiers Point and even grab a brew at Old Point Bar.
18 locals recommend
Canal St. Ferry station
You can take the ferry from Canal St across the river, then right back in 15 mins. Great alternate view of the city from the river. You can check out historic Algiers Point and even grab a brew at Old Point Bar.
Must See Stop. The original Central Point of New Orleans. St. Louis Cathedral, vendors, etc.
477 locals recommend
Jackson Square
701 Decatur StMust See Stop. The original Central Point of New Orleans. St. Louis Cathedral, vendors, etc.