Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Only a few blocks away, Parkway boasts some of the best po-boys in town. Also, I've been told, some of the best gumbo. The president ate here on one of his trips; look for the photo when you go!
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveOnly a few blocks away, Parkway boasts some of the best po-boys in town. Also, I've been told, some of the best gumbo. The president ate here on one of his trips; look for the photo when you go!
One of my favorite restaurants in the area. Try the portobello mushroom panini, if you're into that sort of thing. It's my go-to.
86 locals recommend
Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria
3125 Esplanade AveOne of my favorite restaurants in the area. Try the portobello mushroom panini, if you're into that sort of thing. It's my go-to.
Great southwestern food, including some of the best guacamole I've had in the city and tasty margaritas.
164 locals recommend
Santa Fe
3201 Esplanade AveGreat southwestern food, including some of the best guacamole I've had in the city and tasty margaritas.
A neighborhood favorite, this small neighborhood restaurant has great Spanish food and particularly good Sangria.
257 locals recommend
Lola's
3312 Esplanade AveA neighborhood favorite, this small neighborhood restaurant has great Spanish food and particularly good Sangria.
Good New Orleans food in the neighborhood, and just blocks from the racetrack.
182 locals recommend
Liuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez StGood New Orleans food in the neighborhood, and just blocks from the racetrack.
Great coffee and a fun neighborhood atmosphere. This is where the locals go in the neighborhood for their daily dose of coffee and pastries.
166 locals recommend
CC's Coffee House
701 Metairie RdGreat coffee and a fun neighborhood atmosphere. This is where the locals go in the neighborhood for their daily dose of coffee and pastries.
Beignets and coffees for those who don't want to brave the crowds and pigeons of Cafe du Monde in the Quarter. Locals prefer this spot, if only for the easy parking and view of City Park.
221 locals recommend
Morning Call
56 Dreyfous DrBeignets and coffees for those who don't want to brave the crowds and pigeons of Cafe du Monde in the Quarter. Locals prefer this spot, if only for the easy parking and view of City Park.
This local favorite offers great Italian desserts: ice cream, gelato, pastries, and more.
256 locals recommend
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveThis local favorite offers great Italian desserts: ice cream, gelato, pastries, and more.
Great vietnamese food not far from the house by car. If you're up for Asian, this is the way to go.
68 locals recommend
Namese
Great vietnamese food not far from the house by car. If you're up for Asian, this is the way to go.
My favorite New Orleans food done well and at the right price. I bring all my out-of-town visitors here.
Ignatius Eatery
4200 Magazine StreetMy favorite New Orleans food done well and at the right price. I bring all my out-of-town visitors here.
Theo's Neighborhood Pizza, Mid-City
4024 Canal StGreat pizza in the neighborhood
If you're in the Quarter and you need a po-boy, this is the place to go. Just know, the crowd can get long at lunch time.
37 locals recommend
Johnny's Po-Boys
511 St Louis StIf you're in the Quarter and you need a po-boy, this is the place to go. Just know, the crowd can get long at lunch time.
The Ruby Slipper Cafe
1001 Canal StreetFamous for their brunch!
The Company Burger
4600 Freret StVoted one of the best burgers in the country
Drinks & Nightlife
Not far from the house by car or by foot, this bar is a good size and has TVs, a large outdoor patio, pool tables, beers on draft, and some live music/events. It's a favorite in the neighborhood.
356 locals recommend
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayNot far from the house by car or by foot, this bar is a good size and has TVs, a large outdoor patio, pool tables, beers on draft, and some live music/events. It's a favorite in the neighborhood.
Wine bar in walking distance. Great neighborhood atmosphere.
156 locals recommend
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon StWine bar in walking distance. Great neighborhood atmosphere.
Just a few blocks away, this small neighborhood bar has a pool table, air hockey table, and an eclectic style. Also: free red beans and rice on Monday nights at 6.
223 locals recommend
Pal's Lounge
949 N RendonJust a few blocks away, this small neighborhood bar has a pool table, air hockey table, and an eclectic style. Also: free red beans and rice on Monday nights at 6.
A local comedy club with great sketch, improv, and stand up shows. It's got cheap ticket prices, cozy atmosphere, and a bar.
22 locals recommend
The New Movement
2706 St Claude AveA local comedy club with great sketch, improv, and stand up shows. It's got cheap ticket prices, cozy atmosphere, and a bar.
Arts & Culture
The racetrack/casino not only hosts Jazz Fest--our biggest festival--it also has Starlight Racing on Friday nights in the late fall-spring.
244 locals recommend
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly BlvdThe racetrack/casino not only hosts Jazz Fest--our biggest festival--it also has Starlight Racing on Friday nights in the late fall-spring.
Rock 'N' Bowl
3016 S Carrollton AveBowling, live music, food, and a full bar.
NOLA Paddleboards
8001 Lakeshore DriveGuided stand up paddleboarding on the lake or on the bayou
Live music and full bar. Arguably the best live music venue in the city
429 locals recommend
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveLive music and full bar. Arguably the best live music venue in the city
Everything Else
City Park has plenty to offer: coffee and beignets, golf, putt-putt, an amusement park, botanical gardens, an art museum and sculpture garden, tennis courts, walking paths, festivals/music, and more!
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrCity Park has plenty to offer: coffee and beignets, golf, putt-putt, an amusement park, botanical gardens, an art museum and sculpture garden, tennis courts, walking paths, festivals/music, and more!
This Lakeview neighborhood avenue boasts plenty of great restaurants and shops, including Susan Spicer's Mondo.
Harrison Avenue
Harrison AvenueThis Lakeview neighborhood avenue boasts plenty of great restaurants and shops, including Susan Spicer's Mondo.
If you're in town and it's hot, stop by this neighborhood corner shop for snowballs and more.
45 locals recommend
Pandora's Snowballs
901 N Carrollton AveIf you're in town and it's hot, stop by this neighborhood corner shop for snowballs and more.
This uptown thoroughfare is best known for its large houses and unique architecture. On the downtown side, check out the myriad of shops and restaurants. On the other end, Audubon Park and the zoo.
150 locals recommend
Saint Charles Avenue
Saint Charles AvenueThis uptown thoroughfare is best known for its large houses and unique architecture. On the downtown side, check out the myriad of shops and restaurants. On the other end, Audubon Park and the zoo.
Best known for its restaurants and antique shops, this is a place to wander on foot when it's nice out.
396 locals recommend
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetBest known for its restaurants and antique shops, this is a place to wander on foot when it's nice out.
Best place to rent a bike in the city. Ride the Canal Streetcar downtown and walk just a more few blocks to get there!
19 locals recommend
The American Bicycle Rental Company
317 Bienville StBest place to rent a bike in the city. Ride the Canal Streetcar downtown and walk just a more few blocks to get there!
Essentials
A nearby grocery store. Also your spot to purchase beer/wine/liquor.
1002 locals recommend
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveA nearby grocery store. Also your spot to purchase beer/wine/liquor.
Winn-Dixie
401 N Carrollton AveA nearby grocery store. Also: your spot to purchase beer/wine/liquor.
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade AveA small grocery store within walking distance
Terranovas Supermarket
3308 Esplanade AveSmall family grocery within walking distance
Looking for organic? This small Whole Foods is close to home and partners with a breakfast/lunch-only restaurant and cafe that teaches local young adults the restaurant business.
736 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StLooking for organic? This small Whole Foods is close to home and partners with a breakfast/lunch-only restaurant and cafe that teaches local young adults the restaurant business.
Getting Around
Here's the closest/easiest place to hop on the streetcar. It's about a ten minute walk from the house. The streetcar schedules are posted online.
Just keep in mind, it's not the nicest place in town (nor the worst, by far). So, either walk in a group or drive to/from the streetcar stop if you're planning to be there late at night.
Canal at Jeff Davis (Out) station
Here's the closest/easiest place to hop on the streetcar. It's about a ten minute walk from the house. The streetcar schedules are posted online.
Just keep in mind, it's not the nicest place in town (nor the worst, by far). So, either walk in a group or drive to/from the streetcar stop if you're planning to be there late at night.
Here's the closest bus stop on the line that takes you to the edge of the quarter.
14 locals recommend
Splish Splash Washateria
3101 Grand Rte Saint John StHere's the closest bus stop on the line that takes you to the edge of the quarter.