Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
This the first and last place we eat at when in town. Fantastic family owned Vietnamese food. The spicy tofu is delish.
122 locals recommend
Lilly's Café
1813 Magazine StThis the first and last place we eat at when in town. Fantastic family owned Vietnamese food. The spicy tofu is delish.
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StCajun food done up
Pêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine StWonderfull seafood
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StWorld famous beignets
Adolfo's
611 Frenchmen StOld New Orleans Italian seafood
Pascal's Manale
1838 Napoleon AveOld New Orleans Italian. Famous BBQ shrimp
Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana AveGreat Louisiana food
Morning Call
56 Dreyfous DrMore Beignets please!
The Joint
701 Mazant Stincredible BBQ
Pizza Delicious
617 Piety Streal NYC pizza in New Orleans
Tourist laden, but really good New Orleans food
128 locals recommend
Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter
841 Iberville StTourist laden, but really good New Orleans food
Great Brunch! Less crowded than the other locations usually.
202 locals recommend
The Ruby Slipper Café
2001 Burgundy StreetGreat Brunch! Less crowded than the other locations usually.
The Ruby Slipper Cafe
200 Magazine StreetGreat Brunch!
Boucherie
8115 Jeannette StAmazing Louisiana food
Coquette
2800 Magazine StMagnificent and fancy
La Crepe Nanou
1410 Robert StMagnificent and fancy
The Rum House
3128 Magazine StGreat Caribbean food
One of the oldest New Orleans restaurants. Get the pommes soufflées! Also, ask your waiter for a tour of the place. It's amazing.
106 locals recommend
Antoine's Restaurant
713 Saint Louis StreetOne of the oldest New Orleans restaurants. Get the pommes soufflées! Also, ask your waiter for a tour of the place. It's amazing.
K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen
416 Chartres StChef Paul Prudhomme's own
Super fancy and super good. Death by Gumbo is one of the best gumbos in town. Not cheap.
59 locals recommend
Restaurant R'evolution
777 Bienville StSuper fancy and super good. Death by Gumbo is one of the best gumbos in town. Not cheap.
Cafe Maspero
601 Decatur StNew Orleans food.
The most authentic Mexican food outside Mexico City. Great drinks as well. Live latin music on the weekends.
55 locals recommend
Casa Borrega: Fonda & Mezcaleria
1719 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdThe most authentic Mexican food outside Mexico City. Great drinks as well. Live latin music on the weekends.
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StBest coffee and healthy breakfast in town. Healthy juices, too.
Satsuma Café
1320 Magazine StBest coffee and healthy breakfast in town. Healthy juices, too.
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StGreat New Orleans food
Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
1418 Magazine StreetHealthy Breakfast. Get there early to beat the crowd.
Juan's Flying Burrito - LGD
2018 Magazine StNew Orleans Mex. Delicious.
Drago's - Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras StMore wonderful New Orleans food.
Creole Creamery
4924 Prytania StDelicious Ice Cream.
avenue cafe
1907 St Charles AveGreat coffee and fast breakfast
Coop's Place
1109 Decatur StNew Orleans food at a reasonable price.
Eat New Orleans
769 West 5th StreetGreat brunch, as well as other meals.
Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton AveGreat Louisiana food
yummy muffins. crusty, open face baguette sandwiches. gluten free & vegan options. local and community oriented.
148 locals recommend
Hivolt
1829 Sophie Wright Plyummy muffins. crusty, open face baguette sandwiches. gluten free & vegan options. local and community oriented.
they invented one of the most popular sno ball machines---super fluffy snow-like ice. not overly syrupy & natural flavors available.
115 locals recommend
Hansen's Sno-Bliz
4801 Tchoupitoulas Stthey invented one of the most popular sno ball machines---super fluffy snow-like ice. not overly syrupy & natural flavors available.
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveAmazing gelato and other Italian baked deserts. Also, coffee.
Amazingly healthy juices, smoothies, gluten-free goodies, salads, etc. Fast and close.
24 locals recommend
The Green Fork
1400 Prytania StAmazingly healthy juices, smoothies, gluten-free goodies, salads, etc. Fast and close.
Dian Xin
1218 Decatur StFavorite restaurant in NOLA. Soup dumplings and fantastic side dishes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Avenue Pub
1732 St Charles AveBest beer selection in town
Molly's at the Market
1107 Decatur StLocals' dive bar. Get the frozen Irish coffee
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen StLive local music and a great beer and liquor selection.
The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StMore live local music
Cosimo's Bar
1201 Burgundy StLocals' dive bar
Bar Tonique
820 N Rampart StMixologist special. Get a Sazerac!
Blue Nile
532 Frenchmen StLive Music
Apple Barrel
609 Frenchmen StBar and music
Best atmosphere in town. Live jazz, great wine and good.
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveBest atmosphere in town. Live jazz, great wine and good.
Wonderful food and an extensive wine, beer and liquor selection. Dine outside on St Charles!
188 locals recommend
The Delachaise
3442 St Charles AveWonderful food and an extensive wine, beer and liquor selection. Dine outside on St Charles!
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak StLive music on Oak St.
The Jazz Playhouse
300 Bourbon Stlive Jazz
Hangout in a 2-story house open 24 hours & offering drinks, live music, a jukebox & a laundromat.
18 locals recommend
Lucky's Bar
1625 St Charles AveHangout in a 2-story house open 24 hours & offering drinks, live music, a jukebox & a laundromat.
Kingpin
1307 Lyons StLocals' bar
Bayona
430 Dauphine StSusan Spicer restaurant
Herbsaint
701 St Charles AveSusan Spicer restaurant
Quirky 24-hour dive bar & burger spot with a laundromat in back, plus jukebox tunes.
35 locals recommend
Igor's Lounge & Gameroom
2133 St Charles AveQuirky 24-hour dive bar & burger spot with a laundromat in back, plus jukebox tunes.
The new brew pub at NOLA brewery is family friendly and had great bar-b-cue, as well as an exclusive selection of brews not sold in stores/bars.
140 locals recommend
NOLA Brewing Co.
3033 Tchoupitoulas StThe new brew pub at NOLA brewery is family friendly and had great bar-b-cue, as well as an exclusive selection of brews not sold in stores/bars.
The jewel in the crown of the Pontchartrain Hotel, the rooftop space, will boast a breathtaking 270-degree view of the Mississippi River and downtown New Orleans. Behind the bar, guests will find elevated cocktails and champagne as well as shareable plates and light snacks. The space will capture the look and feel of a 1940s artist loft with nods to American playwright, Tennessee Williams, who lived at the hotel while writing A Streetcar Named Desire.
Check the website for hours...http://hottinbar.com/ (Wed-Sun?)
137 locals recommend
Hot Tin
2031 St Charles AveThe jewel in the crown of the Pontchartrain Hotel, the rooftop space, will boast a breathtaking 270-degree view of the Mississippi River and downtown New Orleans. Behind the bar, guests will find elevated cocktails and champagne as well as shareable plates and light snacks. The space will capture the look and feel of a 1940s artist loft with nods to American playwright, Tennessee Williams, who lived at the hotel while writing A Streetcar Named Desire.
Check the website for hours...http://hottinbar.com/ (Wed-Sun?)
Shopping
Dirty Coast
5415 Magazine StLocals' Tshirts and Souvenirs
Louisiana Music Factory
421 Frenchmen StLocal record shop
Goorin Bros
2127 Magazine StNew Orleanians wear hats
Meyer The Hatter
120 St Charles AveGet in where you fit in, with a New Orleans hat
Peaches Records
4318 Magazine StLocally owned record shop.
Arts & Culture
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirCity Park has many things to offer, as well as art
A very extensive collection and narrative of the European and Pacific campaigns
804 locals recommend
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StA very extensive collection and narrative of the European and Pacific campaigns
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp StOne of the best Art museums downtown
Preservation Hall
726 St PeterPreserving New Orleans music for all to enjoy
Great local music venue for touring acts. The front bar is also nice for a quick drink.
82 locals recommend
One Eyed Jacks
Great local music venue for touring acts. The front bar is also nice for a quick drink.
Newly renovated museum of the American cocktail and Southern food.
64 locals recommend
Southern Food and Beverage Museum
1504 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdNewly renovated museum of the American cocktail and Southern food.
Newly renovated home of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. There is a nice bar, as well as Saturday family day with activities for the kids.
27 locals recommend
New Orleans Jazz Market
1436 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdNewly renovated home of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. There is a nice bar, as well as Saturday family day with activities for the kids.
Great rainy day activity. Great indoor playground for hot or rainy days.
138 locals recommend
Louisiana Children's Museum
15 Henry Thomas DrGreat rainy day activity. Great indoor playground for hot or rainy days.
Entertainment & Activities
You can't beat this zoo in the woods. One of the coolest zoos in the country.
893 locals recommend
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StYou can't beat this zoo in the woods. One of the coolest zoos in the country.
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal StSharks, penguins, alligators and more!
Great outdoor setting for a zoo with lots of green space and shady trees.
893 locals recommend
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StGreat outdoor setting for a zoo with lots of green space and shady trees.
Fancy movie theater with reserved seating, so book online, and table service during the show.
136 locals recommend
Cinebarre Theatre Regal Cinemas
333 Canal StFancy movie theater with reserved seating, so book online, and table service during the show.
Essentials
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveLocal Grocery store.
The Fresh Market
3338 St Charles AveHigh end grocery
Small convenience shop with a corner spot also offering to-go dishes, poboys & sandwiches. Lunch & dinner.
9 locals recommend
Williams Supermarket
2139 Saint Charles AvenueSmall convenience shop with a corner spot also offering to-go dishes, poboys & sandwiches. Lunch & dinner.
Amazing wine and liquor selection. They also have great sandwiches, cheese and other hors d'oeuvres/snacks.
66 locals recommend
Martin Wine Cellar New Orleans
3827 Baronne StAmazing wine and liquor selection. They also have great sandwiches, cheese and other hors d'oeuvres/snacks.
Everything Else
Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields AvePharmacy