Restaurants
Favorite Restaurants
New Orleans is a foodie's dream city and there is no shortage of tasty eats, coffee houses, cocktails and beer, and sweets. We hope you enjoy and pick from a few of our favorite spots.
Pêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine StSidecar Patio & Oyster Bar
1114 Constance StTucked away off of Tchoupitoulas St., a great casual outdoor spot! My fav are the fish tacos and guac! Perfect for pairs, groups or families!
38 locals recommend
Barracuda
3984 Tchoupitoulas StTucked away off of Tchoupitoulas St., a great casual outdoor spot! My fav are the fish tacos and guac! Perfect for pairs, groups or families!
Union Ramen Bar
One of the ultimate classic New Orleans dining experiences, Commander's Palace is great for couples, groups or families. Try the Flambéed Crawfish and Creole Cream Cheese Gnocchi, Gulf Oyster Panzanella, Turtle Soup (it takes 3 days to make!), Gumbo, and the Pecan Roasted Gulf Fish. Don't forget the Creole Bread Pudding Soufflé!
574 locals recommend
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveOne of the ultimate classic New Orleans dining experiences, Commander's Palace is great for couples, groups or families. Try the Flambéed Crawfish and Creole Cream Cheese Gnocchi, Gulf Oyster Panzanella, Turtle Soup (it takes 3 days to make!), Gumbo, and the Pecan Roasted Gulf Fish. Don't forget the Creole Bread Pudding Soufflé!
Delicious fresh in-house made pastas and pizzas. Fantastic cocktails and great service in a well-designed atmosphere. Great for groups or date night! Just call to make reservations in advance!
Osteria Lupo
Delicious fresh in-house made pastas and pizzas. Fantastic cocktails and great service in a well-designed atmosphere. Great for groups or date night! Just call to make reservations in advance!
A healthy restaurant in NOLA that tastes great? Look no further! The Carmo salad with vegan ham is delicious and satisfying! We also enjoy the Creole Banquette Bread (extra Shrimp), the Rico Sandwich, and the Ceviche selections are always tasty and fresh!
66 locals recommend
Carmo
527 Julia StA healthy restaurant in NOLA that tastes great? Look no further! The Carmo salad with vegan ham is delicious and satisfying! We also enjoy the Creole Banquette Bread (extra Shrimp), the Rico Sandwich, and the Ceviche selections are always tasty and fresh!
A cool and casual lunch or dinner option would be the Company Burger - add the egg and bacon, trust me. Pair that with a side of green salad, sweet potato fries or onion rings with a milkshake and you'll be a happy camper.
20 locals recommend
The Company Burger
611 O'Keefe AveA cool and casual lunch or dinner option would be the Company Burger - add the egg and bacon, trust me. Pair that with a side of green salad, sweet potato fries or onion rings with a milkshake and you'll be a happy camper.
For oysters, enjoy fresh or the best chargrilled oysters from Drago's located in the Hilton Hotel downtown.
162 locals recommend
Drago's - Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras StFor oysters, enjoy fresh or the best chargrilled oysters from Drago's located in the Hilton Hotel downtown.
A sweet, cold treat for everyone? Hansen's has an amazing selection of flavors for anyone craving a sno-ball to create relief from the summer heat.
115 locals recommend
Hansen's Sno-Bliz
4801 Tchoupitoulas StA sweet, cold treat for everyone? Hansen's has an amazing selection of flavors for anyone craving a sno-ball to create relief from the summer heat.
Our favorite Shrimp Po-boys in the city!!! Hands down. Mic drop. Enjoy.
113 locals recommend
Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar
5240 Annunciation StOur favorite Shrimp Po-boys in the city!!! Hands down. Mic drop. Enjoy.
Delicious French-style cuisine in a modern chic setting. You'll love the Verrine of Chicken Liver Mousse, (my personal favorite) Salad Lyonnaise, Steak Tartare, (delicious) Moules Frites, Poisson Rouge 'A la Nicoise', and Filet Mignon! Bon appetite!
Couvant at The Eliza Jane Hotel
315 Magazine StDelicious French-style cuisine in a modern chic setting. You'll love the Verrine of Chicken Liver Mousse, (my personal favorite) Salad Lyonnaise, Steak Tartare, (delicious) Moules Frites, Poisson Rouge 'A la Nicoise', and Filet Mignon! Bon appetite!
For a super cool vibe for a night out on the town, try Jack Rose. It is located in the Pontchartrain Hotel and offers an eclectic decor fitting for a great time! All the appetizers are flavorful and fun to share with a group of friends or with a date. Sip on some crafted cocktails and then make your way up the Hot Tin Roof on the top floor for the best views of the city.
37 locals recommend
Jack Rose
2031 St Charles AveFor a super cool vibe for a night out on the town, try Jack Rose. It is located in the Pontchartrain Hotel and offers an eclectic decor fitting for a great time! All the appetizers are flavorful and fun to share with a group of friends or with a date. Sip on some crafted cocktails and then make your way up the Hot Tin Roof on the top floor for the best views of the city.
Saba
5757 Magazine StLebanon's Café
1500 South Carrollton AvenueEl Gato Negro - French Market
81 French Market PlRestaurant R'evolution
777 Bienville St
Doris Metropolitan New Orleans
620 Chartres StFreshly shucked oysters, seafood dishes and the best frozen pomegranate mojitos! Great for groups!
Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
Freshly shucked oysters, seafood dishes and the best frozen pomegranate mojitos! Great for groups!
Chemin à la Mer
Miss River
Brennan's
417 Royal StDomilise's Po-Boy & Bar
5240 Annunciation StBest shrimp po boys!!
St. Pizza
BEARCAT CBD
845 Carondelet StThings To Do
Looking for family friendly places to go with your little ones? Try all of these recommendations and have fun!
Looking for a family outing? The Audubon Zoo is great for adults and kids of all ages. During the summer months, the Cool Zoo is great to cool off with a lazy river, a water playground and a wading pool for toddlers. Concessions and bathrooms are in the area and there is plenty of seating in the shade.
83 locals recommend
Audubon Zoo station
Looking for a family outing? The Audubon Zoo is great for adults and kids of all ages. During the summer months, the Cool Zoo is great to cool off with a lazy river, a water playground and a wading pool for toddlers. Concessions and bathrooms are in the area and there is plenty of seating in the shade.
If the NOLA heat is getting to you and your family, try exploring indoors at the Aquarium! Tons of great exhibits, a bird feeding area, shark tank and a Louisiana wildlife wing, the kids are sure to enjoy!
577 locals recommend
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal StIf the NOLA heat is getting to you and your family, try exploring indoors at the Aquarium! Tons of great exhibits, a bird feeding area, shark tank and a Louisiana wildlife wing, the kids are sure to enjoy!
If you and your child enjoy pottery or painting, this is a great little spot to create something special! Not only will you have a wonderful piece of pottery, plate, cup or artwork, you will have created wonderful memories with your family.
Chez Clay
862 Tchoupitoulas StIf you and your child enjoy pottery or painting, this is a great little spot to create something special! Not only will you have a wonderful piece of pottery, plate, cup or artwork, you will have created wonderful memories with your family.
There is a great indoor toddler play area on the 2nd floor and tons of interesting exhibits the kids will love to explore! Check their website for special events like arts and crafts, live readings, and plays!
138 locals recommend
Louisiana Children's Museum
15 Henry Thomas DrThere is a great indoor toddler play area on the 2nd floor and tons of interesting exhibits the kids will love to explore! Check their website for special events like arts and crafts, live readings, and plays!
If you're looking for wide open space with playgrounds, kayaking, bike rentals and a small amusement park, City Park has all the fun! There is a toddler park area called Storyville and a "big kid" area with the iconic Lady Bug roller coaster (not scary at all!), the majestic Carousel and some other fun carnival-type rides.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrIf you're looking for wide open space with playgrounds, kayaking, bike rentals and a small amusement park, City Park has all the fun! There is a toddler park area called Storyville and a "big kid" area with the iconic Lady Bug roller coaster (not scary at all!), the majestic Carousel and some other fun carnival-type rides.
Another great indoor and air conditioned destination is the Butterfly Garden and Insectarium where, at the end, you can eat chocolate covered insects! Yum..Yuck?
190 locals recommend
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
1 Canal StAnother great indoor and air conditioned destination is the Butterfly Garden and Insectarium where, at the end, you can eat chocolate covered insects! Yum..Yuck?
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirJAMNOLA
2832 Royal StNew Orleans Pharmacy Museum
514 Chartres StCity Sightseeing New Orleans
700 Decatur StRoyal Carriages
700 Decatur StSteamboat Natchez
400 Toulouse StNew Orleans Ghost Bus Tours
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Tour
Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp StOgden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp StBar/Brewery
Claret Wine & Cocktail Bar
1320 Magazine StUrban South Brewery
1645 Tchoupitoulas StSeven Three Distilling Co.
301 N Claiborne AveNOLA Brewing Co.
3033 Tchoupitoulas StBakery Bar
1179 Annunciation StTracey's
3226 Magazine StBarrel Proof
1201 Magazine StCarousel Bar
214 Royal StChandelier Bar
Three Keys At Ace Hotel New Orleans
Intimate and cool jazz bar on Frenchman St. Off the touristy path - this is our local favorite!
521 locals recommend
The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StIntimate and cool jazz bar on Frenchman St. Off the touristy path - this is our local favorite!
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen StHot Tin
2031 St Charles AveThe Will & The Way
The Bulldog, Uptown
3236 Magazine StLucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant
701 Tchoupitoulas StCoffee/Cafe
The fresh juices are made daily! We especially love the Bananas Foster French Toast, Crabmeat Omlet and the Shrimp and Grits! My kids also enjoy the Banana Pancake which is a huge serving so multiple kids can share.
392 locals recommend
Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
1418 Magazine StreetThe fresh juices are made daily! We especially love the Bananas Foster French Toast, Crabmeat Omlet and the Shrimp and Grits! My kids also enjoy the Banana Pancake which is a huge serving so multiple kids can share.
I love the NOLA Iced Coffee (1/2 the sweetness) and my husband enjoys the Chai Tea Latte. They also offer pastries and breakfast croissants in the mornings. A great way to start the day!
183 locals recommend
French Truck Coffee
1200 Magazine StI love the NOLA Iced Coffee (1/2 the sweetness) and my husband enjoys the Chai Tea Latte. They also offer pastries and breakfast croissants in the mornings. A great way to start the day!
Mojo Coffee House
1500 Magazine StBirdy's Behind The Bower
Hivolt
1829 Sophie Wright Plavenue cafe
1907 St Charles AveGracious Bakery
2854 St Charles AveBEARCAT CBD
845 Carondelet StHivolt
1829 Sophie Wright PlDesserts
Piccola Gelateria
4500 Magazine StreetSucré
3025 Magazine StParish Parlor
Creole Creamery
4924 Prytania StYogurtland
4903 Prytania StHansen's Sno-Bliz
4801 Tchoupitoulas StPiccola Gelateria
4500 Magazine StreetSucré
3025 Magazine StAngelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton Ave