Favorites in the neighborhood and around the city
Sightseeing
Just a few blocks away! The sculpture garden is one of my favorite places in the City. An amazing collection and beautiful landscaping. Many local artists and a nice cafe.
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirJust a few blocks away! The sculpture garden is one of my favorite places in the City. An amazing collection and beautiful landscaping. Many local artists and a nice cafe.
See Mardi Gras Indian suits up close and learn about this integral part of New Orleans culture.
143 locals recommend
Backstreet Cultural Museum
1531 Henriette Delille StSee Mardi Gras Indian suits up close and learn about this integral part of New Orleans culture.
We are in the Bayou St John neighborhood, named after this Bayou. Take a walk down and sit on the banks and watch the sunset. There is a lovely pedestrian bridge that has nice views.
238 locals recommend
Bayou St John
We are in the Bayou St John neighborhood, named after this Bayou. Take a walk down and sit on the banks and watch the sunset. There is a lovely pedestrian bridge that has nice views.
Candlelight Lounge
925 N Robertson StFor authentic New Orleans Brass bands.
1,300 acres of historic oaks, bike and walking paths, an amusement park, miniature golf, boat rentals: City Park is like a little city within a park. 3 blocks away.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm Dr1,300 acres of historic oaks, bike and walking paths, an amusement park, miniature golf, boat rentals: City Park is like a little city within a park. 3 blocks away.
Right on the edge of the Mississippi River, this park allows visitors to see the River as a working river, with huge barges and container ships sailing past.
423 locals recommend
Crescent Park
2300 N Peters StRight on the edge of the Mississippi River, this park allows visitors to see the River as a working river, with huge barges and container ships sailing past.
Domino Sound Record Shack
2557 Bayou RdExcellent record store within walking distance.
d.b.a. has a great variety of local acts. Often there is an earlier set offering traditional jazz. Most music in New Orleans gets started late.
387 locals recommend
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen Std.b.a. has a great variety of local acts. Often there is an earlier set offering traditional jazz. Most music in New Orleans gets started late.
Kayak rental for Bayou St. John. An excellent activity for a beautiful day.
22 locals recommend
Kayakitiyat
3494 Esplanade AveKayak rental for Bayou St. John. An excellent activity for a beautiful day.
Kermit's Treme Mother in Law Lounge
1500 North Claiborne AvenueGreat place for local, live music.
Fun place to catch outdoor movies and live music. Crawfish boils in the spring!
17 locals recommend
The Broadside
600 N Broad StFun place to catch outdoor movies and live music. Crawfish boils in the spring!
Linear park that provides protected bicycle and pedestrian lanes from Mid- City to the French Quarter. Rent a bike and explore!
Lafitte Greenway
Linear park that provides protected bicycle and pedestrian lanes from Mid- City to the French Quarter. Rent a bike and explore!
Excellent coffee and even better location - overlooks the Lafitte Greenway and has a big covered patio.
French Truck Coffee
Excellent coffee and even better location - overlooks the Lafitte Greenway and has a big covered patio.
This is not a sports bar per se but a 7th Ward neighborhood bar that often has brass bands and is often a stopping point for Second Lines.
30 locals recommend
Bullet's Sports Bar
2441 A P Tureaud AveThis is not a sports bar per se but a 7th Ward neighborhood bar that often has brass bands and is often a stopping point for Second Lines.
Food scene
Located in City Park, this is the same Cafe du Monde as in the French Quarter with no lines! Benigets are a must for visitors to New Orleans.
86 locals recommend
Cafe Du Monde City Park
56 Dreyfous DrLocated in City Park, this is the same Cafe du Monde as in the French Quarter with no lines! Benigets are a must for visitors to New Orleans.
Right up the block, this is our favorite neighborhood place. Intimate and cozy, if they don't have room for you, they will text you when there is a table. Excellent vegetarian options.
237 locals recommend
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StRight up the block, this is our favorite neighborhood place. Intimate and cozy, if they don't have room for you, they will text you when there is a table. Excellent vegetarian options.
Our neighborhood grocery store down the street that is well stocked for a small space.
236 locals recommend
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade AveOur neighborhood grocery store down the street that is well stocked for a small space.
Local coffee chain one block away that has outdoor seating under the oaks.
166 locals recommend
CC's Coffee House
701 Metairie RdLocal coffee chain one block away that has outdoor seating under the oaks.
Another must for visitors. This is the only place to get a muffaletta. I know - bold statement, but the quality here is unsurpassed. They are happy to make a vegetarian option if asked.
128 locals recommend
Central Grocery & Deli
923 Decatur StAnother must for visitors. This is the only place to get a muffaletta. I know - bold statement, but the quality here is unsurpassed. They are happy to make a vegetarian option if asked.
The more casual counter service sister restaurant to Cochon, Cochon Butcher has fantastic sandwiches and homemade boudin. They can also vacuum pack sausage for the trip home.
448 locals recommend
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StThe more casual counter service sister restaurant to Cochon, Cochon Butcher has fantastic sandwiches and homemade boudin. They can also vacuum pack sausage for the trip home.
First rate, innovative cocktails from James Beard award winning bartender. Good small plates as well and lovely courtyard.
26 locals recommend
Jewel of the South
1026 St Louis StFirst rate, innovative cocktails from James Beard award winning bartender. Good small plates as well and lovely courtyard.
Neighborhood daytime restaurant with excellent local food. The BBQ shrimp po-boy is a messy delight. Also known for their gumbo.
182 locals recommend
Liuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez StNeighborhood daytime restaurant with excellent local food. The BBQ shrimp po-boy is a messy delight. Also known for their gumbo.
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayHuge outdoor bar that serves beer, wine, cocktails. Nearby.
Neyow's Creole Café
3332 Bienville StLocal New Orleans cooking. Delicious and big portions!
Pal's Lounge
949 N RendonOur neighborhood bar.
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveClassic po-boys within walking distance.
Neighborhood wine shop. Wine also sold by the glass. A few tables on the sidewalk and large patio out back.
156 locals recommend
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon StNeighborhood wine shop. Wine also sold by the glass. A few tables on the sidewalk and large patio out back.
Everything here is excellent and fresh. Great outdoor seating. Breakfast and lunch.
233 locals recommend
Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois StEverything here is excellent and fresh. Great outdoor seating. Breakfast and lunch.
Old school raw oyster bar and fried seafood. Check and make sure they are open before you head out - closed during months without Rs.
107 locals recommend
Casamento's Restaurant
4330 Magazine StOld school raw oyster bar and fried seafood. Check and make sure they are open before you head out - closed during months without Rs.
This deserves all of its accolades. Beautiful interior, great food, and impeccable service. Locals tip: Wed-Friday they offer a fixed price lunch menu for $25.00 and 25 cent martinis! To blend, dress up (no shorts!!) as New Orleanians do when they go. It is the place locals go for celebrations and special occasions. Reservations a must. They will also give you a tour of the kitchen if you ask.
574 locals recommend
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveThis deserves all of its accolades. Beautiful interior, great food, and impeccable service. Locals tip: Wed-Friday they offer a fixed price lunch menu for $25.00 and 25 cent martinis! To blend, dress up (no shorts!!) as New Orleanians do when they go. It is the place locals go for celebrations and special occasions. Reservations a must. They will also give you a tour of the kitchen if you ask.
Recently named in Bon Appetit's list of 8 favorite gumbos. Their gumbo is delicious and served with grilled cheese (to dip, of course) and potato salad, which I put in the gumbo - I'm not the only one. Take out only but they do have picnic tables outside.
12 locals recommend
Heard Dat Kitchen
2520 Felicity StRecently named in Bon Appetit's list of 8 favorite gumbos. Their gumbo is delicious and served with grilled cheese (to dip, of course) and potato salad, which I put in the gumbo - I'm not the only one. Take out only but they do have picnic tables outside.
Recently opened natural wine bar. Often have pop up food. Kind of hard to find - use GPS and expect to make wrong turns (it's tucked under the Crescent City Bridge on ramp) but worth it!
THE TELL ME BAR
Recently opened natural wine bar. Often have pop up food. Kind of hard to find - use GPS and expect to make wrong turns (it's tucked under the Crescent City Bridge on ramp) but worth it!
Fantastic bagels with excellent specials- everything here is high quality. Breakfast and lunch only.
Flour Moon Bagels
Fantastic bagels with excellent specials- everything here is high quality. Breakfast and lunch only.
Classic New Orleans creole cooking executed well within walking distance. Fried chicken is A+.
201 locals recommend
Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade AveClassic New Orleans creole cooking executed well within walking distance. Fried chicken is A+.