Steffany and Tim’s guide to the Bywater and NOLA
Food scene
Great locals breakfast spot try the Bloody Mary and the praline bacon. The whole menu is great ask about the specials.
https://www.neworleans.com/listing/elizabeths/32544/
442 locals recommend
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StGreat locals breakfast spot try the Bloody Mary and the praline bacon. The whole menu is great ask about the specials.
https://www.neworleans.com/listing/elizabeths/32544/
The junction burger joint and Bar. A rotating beer selection of about 40 beers. Amazing baked mac & cheese.
3021 St Claude Ave
3021 Saint Claude AvenueThe junction burger joint and Bar. A rotating beer selection of about 40 beers. Amazing baked mac & cheese.
Call ahead get there before 5-6pm they sell out the good stuff like brisket and burnt ends earlier.
405 locals recommend
The Joint
701 Mazant StCall ahead get there before 5-6pm they sell out the good stuff like brisket and burnt ends earlier.
N7
1117 Montegut StElegant dining and amazing food. Great for a special celebration.
Rosalita's Backyard Tacos 🌮
3304 St Claude AveTry the margaritas
Stuph'D Beignets & Burgers
3325 St Claude AvePizza Delicious
617 Piety StGood idea for takeout or delivery after long day.
Get you German food fix, I love the pretzel and great German beers. Some nights have music.
73 locals recommend
Bratz Y'all! Bistro • Bakery • Biergarten
617-B Piety StGet you German food fix, I love the pretzel and great German beers. Some nights have music.
Great place to dine or have brunch. Great cocktails as well. All lifestyles our super welcome here. Dining by the pool is great.
451 locals recommend
The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetGreat place to dine or have brunch. Great cocktails as well. All lifestyles our super welcome here. Dining by the pool is great.
Multiple pop ups restaurants and other item here. A must visit in the Bywater.
466 locals recommend
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveMultiple pop ups restaurants and other item here. A must visit in the Bywater.
Great breakfast, lunch brunch coffee and cafe walkable like almost everything in the Bywater.
376 locals recommend
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StGreat breakfast, lunch brunch coffee and cafe walkable like almost everything in the Bywater.
Alma Cafe
800 Louisa StGreat variety of South American flavors.
Gumbo Shop
630 St PeterSome of the best gumbo in town. Call for reservations.
BBQ Shrimp is one of the best dishes in all of New Orleans. This is Steffany favorite restaurant in town. Call ahead for reservations, if a festival is in town book a month or more ahead. You can wait for a table or sit at the bar. But be patient.
83 locals recommend
Mr. B's Bistro
201 Royal StreetBBQ Shrimp is one of the best dishes in all of New Orleans. This is Steffany favorite restaurant in town. Call ahead for reservations, if a festival is in town book a month or more ahead. You can wait for a table or sit at the bar. But be patient.
Birdy's Behind The Bower
1320 Magazine StreetThis is just a few blocks away and a great adventure of flavor.
7 locals recommend
Jamaican Jerk House
4017 Saint Claude AvenueThis is just a few blocks away and a great adventure of flavor.
Neighborhoods
Be sure to visit the NOLA T-Shirt Store and any of the great food and drink places.
https://magazinestreet.com/
396 locals recommend
Magazine Street
Magazine Street Be sure to visit the NOLA T-Shirt Store and any of the great food and drink places.
https://magazinestreet.com/
Great view of the upper class and beautiful areas to walk and get some food.
260 locals recommend
Garden District
Great view of the upper class and beautiful areas to walk and get some food.
Sightseeing
Use this link to see a guide to Bywater
https://www.neworleans.com/blog/post/guide-to-the-bywater-neighborhood/
106 locals recommend
Bywater
Use this link to see a guide to Bywater
https://www.neworleans.com/blog/post/guide-to-the-bywater-neighborhood/
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StGreat place for history buffs
Great walk, bike ride or jog beautiful view of Mississippi River.
https://www.neworleans.com/listing/crescent-park/32174/
423 locals recommend
Crescent Park
2300 N Peters StGreat walk, bike ride or jog beautiful view of Mississippi River.
https://www.neworleans.com/listing/crescent-park/32174/
Global wildlife center
See over 100 different wild exotic animals. Feed them from the caravan. Buy about 2 large cups of feed per person or you will run out early.
https://www.globalwildlife.com
AFRICA ... IN LOUISIANA!
Enjoy a one-hour and 15 minute guided safari wagon tour over 900 acres of beautiful Louisiana countryside, complete with 12 ponds and a lake. During the tour, you’ll come face to face with free-roaming bison, giraffes, zebras, camels, elands, and much more!
26389 LA-40
26389 Louisiana 40Global wildlife center
See over 100 different wild exotic animals. Feed them from the caravan. Buy about 2 large cups of feed per person or you will run out early.
https://www.globalwildlife.com
AFRICA ... IN LOUISIANA!
Enjoy a one-hour and 15 minute guided safari wagon tour over 900 acres of beautiful Louisiana countryside, complete with 12 ponds and a lake. During the tour, you’ll come face to face with free-roaming bison, giraffes, zebras, camels, elands, and much more!
Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans PlSee the history of Mardi Gras parade floats.
Beverages and Cocktails
Best crafted home made tonics, juices, Bloody Mary mix. Try the Ramos gin fizz. It does take 20 minutes so have a cocktail while you wait for one the best drink in NOLA
Bar Tonique
820 N Rampart StAsk about Ramos Gin Fizz it may be the best drink in NOLA
Great wine and drinks and tapas type menu with live music
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveGreat wine and drinks and tapas type menu with live music
Worth the wait for a seat, ask for a classic New Orleans cocktail. They make them all here.
251 locals recommend
Carousel Bar
214 Royal StWorth the wait for a seat, ask for a classic New Orleans cocktail. They make them all here.
Great Gay bar with a great Sunday Drag show bring your dollar bills and prepare to have a great time. Cash only bar.
32 locals recommend
Golden Lantern
1239 Royal StGreat Gay bar with a great Sunday Drag show bring your dollar bills and prepare to have a great time. Cash only bar.
Central City BBQ
1201 S Rampart StLight night food
A diner with attitude. Great way to get late night grub after partying. 15-25 minute wait average after Midnight. They make great shake.
Clover Grill
900 Bourbon StLive music
Best place to see great music most is free or small cover. Tip the bands that is how they make most of their. Don’t watch the music if your cheap. Our music is our soul please help our musicians with something.
Mostly Free some cover charges. Please tip the bands that is how they make money. Don’t be a cheapskate, we would prefer you not watch the bands if you can’t give them a few dollars. Help keep our musicians able to make a living.
655 locals recommend
Frenchmen Street
Mostly Free some cover charges. Please tip the bands that is how they make money. Don’t be a cheapskate, we would prefer you not watch the bands if you can’t give them a few dollars. Help keep our musicians able to make a living.
Lots of street music can be found up and down royal street. And lots of great of other shops and art galleries.
156 locals recommend
Royal Street
Royal StreetLots of street music can be found up and down royal street. And lots of great of other shops and art galleries.
One of the best no cover music venues. 2 drink per hour minimum. Tip the band and the bartenders. You can pay $5-20 dollars and some bands will play a request if they know it.
53 locals recommend
BMC Balcony Music Club
1331 Decatur StOne of the best no cover music venues. 2 drink per hour minimum. Tip the band and the bartenders. You can pay $5-20 dollars and some bands will play a request if they know it.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Bikes, streetcar, Uber
2 bikes at apartment, safety and risk is your responsibility, any damages will use the deposit. It is a great city to bike, also try the street car it takes you many of the best places. Uber can be a safe way to have fun and be safe.
Don't miss
City Park, beignets and art.
Don’t miss the sculpture garden and our best beignets in city park. Mini-Golf and a great place for photos. Also a great art museum. https://noma.org/background/
Customs and culture
Safety
Tips for Staying Safe in New Orleans
* Like anywhere else, New Orleans crime is higher in certain neighborhoods. Know which New Orleans neighborhoods to avoid—and which to stick to. And definitely don’t visit the cemeteries without a formal tour group, especially after dark.
* If you’re walking, stay alert and, if possible, travel with a companion. After dark, avoid strolling around by yourself. Public transit, including streetcars and taxis, is relatively safe, but driving in New Orleans can present some problems—vehicle break-ins are quite common in New Orleans, as are traffic accidents.
Don't miss
Best cocktail bar in New Orleans
Bar Tonique