Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Cafe Bienville
334 Royal StGreat spot to start the day!
Cafe Bienville
334 Royal StCoffee and beignets!
Royal House
441 Royal StGreat fresh raw oysters, champaign and other delicious meals!
The Bayou Burger & Sports Company
503 Bourbon StIf you want to watch The Saints game!
Oceana Grill
739 Conti StDelicious meals
Langlois Culinary Crossroads
Bourbon StreetAbsolutely amazing
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StAn absolute must when in New Orleans!
The Camellia Grill
626 S Carrollton Avegreat place
Café Fleur De Lis
301 Chartres Stgreat place
Red Gravy
4206 Magazine Streetjust a little outside the quarter, but delicious and worth the walk
Clover Grill
900 Bourbon Stgreat diner!
Cafe Amelie
900 Royal Stsuper cute!
Hotel St. Marie
827 Toulouse StGreat breakfasts!
More than 100 years old, and famed for its sprightly teal color and striped awnings, this historic restaurant defined (and continues to define) what “first-class service” means. Dining on Creole- and
574 locals recommend
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveMore than 100 years old, and famed for its sprightly teal color and striped awnings, this historic restaurant defined (and continues to define) what “first-class service” means. Dining on Creole- and
Emeril's Delmonico
1300 St Charles Avetop-notch Creole cuisine
Located on a quiet corner of Magazine Street, the city’s seemingly never-ending shopping corridor, Lilette is the perfect neighborhood restaurant.
137 locals recommend
Lilette
3637 Magazine StLocated on a quiet corner of Magazine Street, the city’s seemingly never-ending shopping corridor, Lilette is the perfect neighborhood restaurant.
As cool as it gets in New Orleans, Cochon strikes a smart balance with rustic contemporary interiors and a soul food menu of Cajun Southern dishes.
448 locals recommend
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StAs cool as it gets in New Orleans, Cochon strikes a smart balance with rustic contemporary interiors and a soul food menu of Cajun Southern dishes.
Everyone has their favorite po’ boy shop in town, and this Mid-City spot is mine. Go fried or go home.
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveEveryone has their favorite po’ boy shop in town, and this Mid-City spot is mine. Go fried or go home.
St. James Cheese Company - Uptown
5004 Prytania StWhat’s not to love about cheese?
Luring tourists and locals alike for its “real Nawlins Creole soul food,” Jacques-Imo’s in Uptown is known as much for its alligator cheesecake as it is for its owner, Jacques Leonardi.
406 locals recommend
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StLuring tourists and locals alike for its “real Nawlins Creole soul food,” Jacques-Imo’s in Uptown is known as much for its alligator cheesecake as it is for its owner, Jacques Leonardi.
Nice place to brunch, Surrey’s is an eclectic, funky café with locations in the Lower Garden District (the original) and Uptown.
392 locals recommend
Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
1418 Magazine StreetNice place to brunch, Surrey’s is an eclectic, funky café with locations in the Lower Garden District (the original) and Uptown.
With culinary roots that date back to 1924, Atchafalaya is known for its contemporary spin on traditional NOLA cuisine.
222 locals recommend
Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana AveWith culinary roots that date back to 1924, Atchafalaya is known for its contemporary spin on traditional NOLA cuisine.
Award-winning artisanal confectioner Sucré is one of the country’s best, handcrafting French macarons, delicate chocolates, flavored marshmallows, and more.
123 locals recommend
Sucré
3025 Magazine StAward-winning artisanal confectioner Sucré is one of the country’s best, handcrafting French macarons, delicate chocolates, flavored marshmallows, and more.
Book their jazz brunch! amazing atmosphere and outdoor seating in the courtyard!
84 locals recommend
The Court of Two Sisters
613 Royal StBook their jazz brunch! amazing atmosphere and outdoor seating in the courtyard!
Great restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating
35 locals recommend
Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar & Bistro
720 Orleans StGreat restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating
Great place for fresh oysters and a glass of champaign. Also other great items on the menu
11 locals recommend
Desire Oyster Bar
300 Bourbon StGreat place for fresh oysters and a glass of champaign. Also other great items on the menu
Lola's
3312 Esplanade AveBest Spanish restaurant in town!
Domenica
123 Baronne Stgreat restaurant
Coquette
2800 Magazine Stgreat restaurant, romantic, ask to be seated upstairs
Irene's
529 Bienville Stgreat restaurant
Muriel's Jackson Square
801 Chartres Stgreat restaurant
Bayona
430 Dauphine Stgreat restaurant
Drinks & Nightlife
Fritzel's European Jazz Bar
733 Bourbon StMy absolutely favorite spot for live jazz music.
Acme Oyster House
724 Iberville StDelicious!
Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
7400 Lakeshore Dranother great sportsbar
The Jimani
141 Chartres Stgood sports bar
Good Friends Bar
740 Dauphine Stsports bar
The Original French Market Restaurant and Bar
1001 Decatur StreetGreat restaurant!
Red Fish Grill
115 Bourbon StGreat seafood
Déjà Vu Restaurant & Bar
400 Dauphine Stgreat place!
Le Bon Temps is as classic as they come when we're talking about the city’s watering holes, with pool tables and a decent sandwich bar.
153 locals recommend
Le Bon Temps
4801 Magazine StLe Bon Temps is as classic as they come when we're talking about the city’s watering holes, with pool tables and a decent sandwich bar.
Opened in 2009, Cure is a posh cocktail bar that brought New Orleans up to speed with the current craft cocktail renaissance that’s been taking the country by storm.
244 locals recommend
Cure
4905 Freret StOpened in 2009, Cure is a posh cocktail bar that brought New Orleans up to speed with the current craft cocktail renaissance that’s been taking the country by storm.
This French Quarter restaurant has a nice, rustic Caribbean-inspired menu, but for us, it’s all about the drinks, thanks to an innovative island-influenced lineup.
118 locals recommend
Cane and Table
1113 Decatur StThis French Quarter restaurant has a nice, rustic Caribbean-inspired menu, but for us, it’s all about the drinks, thanks to an innovative island-influenced lineup.
You won’t find this daiquiri lounge in any travel guide; it’s a hole in the wall that’s a bit off the beaten path for most tourists, and the area can be dangerous at night.
7 locals recommend
Jazz Daiquiri Lounge
3400 S Claiborne AveYou won’t find this daiquiri lounge in any travel guide; it’s a hole in the wall that’s a bit off the beaten path for most tourists, and the area can be dangerous at night.
Carousel Bar
214 Royal Stgreat cocktails
Everything Else
Stanley Restaurant
547 St Ann Stgreat spot!
Great Carousel Bar for cocktails and life music on selected nights. Also great restaurant in hotel.
25 locals recommend
Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal StGreat Carousel Bar for cocktails and life music on selected nights. Also great restaurant in hotel.
Wether you are on the girls trip, anniversary trip or alone just on the business trip, you will love a visit to Woodhouse Day spa - book a massage, couples massage, mani&pedi, facial or anything else!
13 locals recommend
The Woodhouse Day Spa - New Orleans
4030 Canal StWether you are on the girls trip, anniversary trip or alone just on the business trip, you will love a visit to Woodhouse Day spa - book a massage, couples massage, mani&pedi, facial or anything else!
Essentials
Rouses is by far the best for a good selection of fresh vegetables, breads and meats
1002 locals recommend
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveRouses is by far the best for a good selection of fresh vegetables, breads and meats
A historic food hall that relaunched this spring, St. Roch Market is a gourmet’s dream, playing host to 13 individual vendor stalls representing coastal and local foods.
466 locals recommend
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveA historic food hall that relaunched this spring, St. Roch Market is a gourmet’s dream, playing host to 13 individual vendor stalls representing coastal and local foods.
Entertainment & Activities
Don’t leave the city without trying a sno-ball, a New Orleans confection that dates back to the ’30s made with finely shaved ice and flavored cane sugar syrup.
115 locals recommend
Hansen's Sno-Bliz
4801 Tchoupitoulas StDon’t leave the city without trying a sno-ball, a New Orleans confection that dates back to the ’30s made with finely shaved ice and flavored cane sugar syrup.
Arts & Culture
A landmark for live music and Cajun dancing, Tipitina’s is an international icon that hosts the best acts in town, along with some of the greatest bands traveling through—of all musical genres.
429 locals recommend
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveA landmark for live music and Cajun dancing, Tipitina’s is an international icon that hosts the best acts in town, along with some of the greatest bands traveling through—of all musical genres.