Guidebook for New Orleans
Drinks & Nightlife
The Saint Bar & Lounge
961 St Mary StThe Club Ms Maes
4336 Magazine StThey have a Ms. Packman machine and an air hockey table
The Bulldog, Uptown
3236 Magazine StFree pint glasses on Wednesday
Great spot for watching spots, hanging out with friends, and drinks.
356 locals recommend
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayGreat spot for watching spots, hanging out with friends, and drinks.
Bayou Wine Garden
315 N RendonWine with friends
Sunday afternoon usually features live music during the summer and some nights will have a piano player. However the real reason to come here is for the Pimm's Cup. Order it with the cucumber muddled.
220 locals recommend
The Columns Hotel
3811 St Charles AveSunday afternoon usually features live music during the summer and some nights will have a piano player. However the real reason to come here is for the Pimm's Cup. Order it with the cucumber muddled.
Wrong Iron On The Greenway
3532 Toulouse StBarrel Proof
1201 Magazine StIn addition to vegan Chinese fusion in the evenings, there are also vegan brunch pop-ups here.
Piscobar
914 Union StIn addition to vegan Chinese fusion in the evenings, there are also vegan brunch pop-ups here.
Cavan
3607 Magazine St
Cure
4905 Freret StBouligny Tavern
3641 Magazine StParks & Nature
Personally the Piety street entrance is my favorite, with plenty of parking and a great view of downtown.
423 locals recommend
Crescent Park
2300 N Peters StPersonally the Piety street entrance is my favorite, with plenty of parking and a great view of downtown.
The shade from all of the trees makes this a nice stretch along Camp/Coliseum street for walking the dog or running outdoors. The park usually isn't very busy except when school is in session.
54 locals recommend
Coliseum Square Park
1708 Coliseum StThe shade from all of the trees makes this a nice stretch along Camp/Coliseum street for walking the dog or running outdoors. The park usually isn't very busy except when school is in session.
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StSightseeing
City Park
1 Palm DrCathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France
615 Pere Antoine AlleyGreat place to find local artisans selling hand crafted items or to get your fortune read.
477 locals recommend
Jackson Square
701 Decatur StGreat place to find local artisans selling hand crafted items or to get your fortune read.
Whitney Plantation
5099 LA-18Arts & Culture
Be sure to also check out the Sculpture Garden on the grounds surrounding the museum. If the weather is nice, consider renting a kayak and viewing the grounds from the water.
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirBe sure to also check out the Sculpture Garden on the grounds surrounding the museum. If the weather is nice, consider renting a kayak and viewing the grounds from the water.
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StOgden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp StMcKenna Museum of African American Art
2003 Carondelet StContemporary Arts Center
900 Camp StSculpture Garden
1 Collins Diboll CirEssentials
Breaux Mart on Magazine
3233 Magazine StRouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveFood Scene
Parasol's
2533 Constance StFirecracker Shrimp Po-boy
Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar
5240 Annunciation StPo-boys :)
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AvePoboys with a great bar
Great little coffee shop offering vegetarian friendly breakfast options and free Wifi.
148 locals recommend
Hivolt
1829 Sophie Wright PlGreat little coffee shop offering vegetarian friendly breakfast options and free Wifi.
The Rum House
3128 Magazine StIf you're in a hurry, they also have a buffet in the back that is kept hot and fresh.
34 locals recommend
Nirvana Indian Cuisine
4308 Magazine StIf you're in a hurry, they also have a buffet in the back that is kept hot and fresh.
Slim Goodies Diner
3322 Magazine StOpen for breakfast/brunch until 3 pm daily
The french toast for sunday brunch or the soul food buffet for lunch... life doesn't get too much better than that.
201 locals recommend
Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade AveThe french toast for sunday brunch or the soul food buffet for lunch... life doesn't get too much better than that.
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StPraline bacon
Best chargrilled oysters in the city. There's a reason their line at oyster fest is consistently the longest... it's because they're the best. Sit by the bar and watch them cook the oysters if you want a show!
162 locals recommend
Drago's - Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras StBest chargrilled oysters in the city. There's a reason their line at oyster fest is consistently the longest... it's because they're the best. Sit by the bar and watch them cook the oysters if you want a show!
Arguably one of the most iconic restaurants in the city that fuses Creole/Cajun cuisine in a fine dining atmosphere. You must have the bread pudding souffle and you should try the turtle soup.
574 locals recommend
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveArguably one of the most iconic restaurants in the city that fuses Creole/Cajun cuisine in a fine dining atmosphere. You must have the bread pudding souffle and you should try the turtle soup.
SoBou is the dressed down version of Commander's Palace that's in the Quarters. The food is just as good but the atmosphere exudes the W Hotel vibe. Great weekday lunch spot and they have 25-cent martinis.
33 locals recommend
SoBou
310 Chartres StreetSoBou is the dressed down version of Commander's Palace that's in the Quarters. The food is just as good but the atmosphere exudes the W Hotel vibe. Great weekday lunch spot and they have 25-cent martinis.
Hands down this place has some of the freshest margaritas you could possibly imagine made with seasonal fruits and love.
40 locals recommend
El Gato Negro - French Market
81 French Market PlHands down this place has some of the freshest margaritas you could possibly imagine made with seasonal fruits and love.
Cafe Abyssinia
3511 Magazine StBennachin
1212 Royal StAlso has vegan options. Try the jama jama
Sweet Soulfood
1025 N Broad StCarmo
527 Julia StMost of their dishes can be made vegan. They also have creative cocktails.
Trilly Cheesesteaks
3735 Ulloa StThe menu is split between vegan and meat offerings.
They offer both traditional meat PoBoys and vegan PoBoys.
23 locals recommend
Killer Poboys at Erin Rose
811 Conti StThey offer both traditional meat PoBoys and vegan PoBoys.
Local family owned restaurant with great food and service. They can usually accommodate dietary restrictions due to everything being scratch made (closed Mondays).
27 locals recommend
The Munch Factory
6514 Congress DriveLocal family owned restaurant with great food and service. They can usually accommodate dietary restrictions due to everything being scratch made (closed Mondays).
Shaya
4213 Magazine StGreat Mediterranean/ Israeli cuisine
I love Ethiopian food and truly enjoy getting a platter for just myself and never to share 😀
10 locals recommend
Addis Nola
2514 S Broad StI love Ethiopian food and truly enjoy getting a platter for just myself and never to share 😀
Shopping
Harkins the Florist Inc
1601 Magazine St$6 stems on Fridays
Shops of the Colonnade - French Market
1008 N Peters St