Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StAmazing brunch and the most fun and beautiful "gay bar" you will ever find! Also boasts a pool that can be used for a fee.
451 locals recommend
The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetAmazing brunch and the most fun and beautiful "gay bar" you will ever find! Also boasts a pool that can be used for a fee.
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StThis is a mix between a market and a food court, but so much more elevated! There are tons of food options, all locally sourced and run. There is a great bar, and the scene here is a lot of fun!
466 locals recommend
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveThis is a mix between a market and a food court, but so much more elevated! There are tons of food options, all locally sourced and run. There is a great bar, and the scene here is a lot of fun!
Can get very crowded on the weekend, but definitely worth it!
202 locals recommend
The Ruby Slipper Café
2001 Burgundy StreetCan get very crowded on the weekend, but definitely worth it!
In the heart of Frenchman Street, one of the most fun places to go in the city for live music. Dat Dog offers a great spot to refuel on delicious food (the most funky and delicious hot dog options you could ever ask for) and drinks before heading out to more music and dancing!
359 locals recommend
Dat Dog
5030 Freret StIn the heart of Frenchman Street, one of the most fun places to go in the city for live music. Dat Dog offers a great spot to refuel on delicious food (the most funky and delicious hot dog options you could ever ask for) and drinks before heading out to more music and dancing!
Amazing food and happy hour; you'll be in the heart of the CBD if you dine here at John Besh's famous restaurant. Make a reservation between 3 and 6 pm and you'll get their amazing happy hour deals on oysters and drinks!
113 locals recommend
Luke
333 St Charles AveAmazing food and happy hour; you'll be in the heart of the CBD if you dine here at John Besh's famous restaurant. Make a reservation between 3 and 6 pm and you'll get their amazing happy hour deals on oysters and drinks!
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StBest beignets!
Amazing sandwiches, and a more affordable version on the Cochon flavor that can be found next door!
448 locals recommend
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StAmazing sandwiches, and a more affordable version on the Cochon flavor that can be found next door!
Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter
841 Iberville StTujague's
429 Decatur StGumbo Shop
630 St PeterAcme Oyster House
724 Iberville StThe city's most famous oyster house! Always a line.
Right across the street from Acme Oyster House; less well known, great oysters, much shorter line!
98 locals recommend
Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
7400 Lakeshore DrRight across the street from Acme Oyster House; less well known, great oysters, much shorter line!
Drinks & Nightlife
Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
1418 Magazine StreetAlso serves great small plates and tapas, and serves food late!
673 locals recommend
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetAlso serves great small plates and tapas, and serves food late!
There are so many music spots on Frenchman, but this is one of the best!
234 locals recommend
The Dragon's Den
508 Frenchmen StThere are so many music spots on Frenchman, but this is one of the best!
Boasts an amazing bar built out of an actual carousel, as well as amazing live music in a beautiful space!
251 locals recommend
Carousel Bar
214 Royal StBoasts an amazing bar built out of an actual carousel, as well as amazing live music in a beautiful space!
Offers great bottles of wine, small plates, and wonderful live music in a fun outdoor space!
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveOffers great bottles of wine, small plates, and wonderful live music in a fun outdoor space!
The most fun piano bar in the world! The patio is also a great time. This place is huge and the Hurricanes are a must-try; be warned, the price of your drink includes the glass, so ask for a to-go box and take it with you, or ask for the refund before leaving :)
243 locals recommend
Pat O'Brien's
718 St PeterThe most fun piano bar in the world! The patio is also a great time. This place is huge and the Hurricanes are a must-try; be warned, the price of your drink includes the glass, so ask for a to-go box and take it with you, or ask for the refund before leaving :)
The World Famous Cats Meow
701 Bourbon StSuper fun karaoke bar in the heart of Bourbon Street!
Purportedly New Orleans' oldest bar! Try the purple drink :)
294 locals recommend
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StPurportedly New Orleans' oldest bar! Try the purple drink :)
Gold Mine Saloon
701 Dauphine StFun dancing venue that places a wild variety of music!
Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveKajun's Pub
2256 St Claude AveEntertainment & Activities
Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour
6601 Leo Kerner Lafitte PkwyMercedes-Benz Superdome
1500 Sugar Bowl DrSmoothie King Center
1501 Dave Dixon DrHarrah's Casino station
Parks & Nature
Audubon Park station
City Park
1 Palm DrAudubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal StAudubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
1 Canal StAudubon Park
6500 Magazine StArts & Culture
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirThe National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StMardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans PlaceLearn about New Orleans Mardi Gras and how it's made!
Saenger Theatre
1111 Canal StShopping
Lakeside Shopping Center
3301 Veterans Memorial BlvdCanal Street
Canal StreetThis market has all sorts of things to peruse and buy, some locally made and vended! Lots of fun to walk around and peruse.
217 locals recommend
Shops of the Colonnade - French Market
1008 N Peters StThis market has all sorts of things to peruse and buy, some locally made and vended! Lots of fun to walk around and peruse.
Sightseeing
Tons of shops, food, and bars! Great street to explore and walk around.
396 locals recommend
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetTons of shops, food, and bars! Great street to explore and walk around.
French Quarter
Bourbon Street
Bourbon StreetJackson Square
701 Decatur StAmazing view of the beautiful mansions built along this beautiful street (and location of the Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans!) can be seen for a very inexpensive ride on the New Orleans streetcar!
150 locals recommend
Saint Charles Avenue
Saint Charles AvenueAmazing view of the beautiful mansions built along this beautiful street (and location of the Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans!) can be seen for a very inexpensive ride on the New Orleans streetcar!
Frenchmen Street