Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Excellent wait staff, the gumbo is delicious, and extremely flavorful. Don't forget dessert, especially the cheesecake.
53 locals recommend
Oceana Grill
739 Conti St Excellent wait staff, the gumbo is delicious, and extremely flavorful. Don't forget dessert, especially the cheesecake.
Oysters, gumbo, crab claws, meat pies,all sooooo good. And service is excellent
174 locals recommend
Acme Oyster House
724 Iberville St Oysters, gumbo, crab claws, meat pies,all sooooo good. And service is excellent
Food is delicious and comforting. Fried chicken is great here, light crispy, not too oily.
100 locals recommend
Mother's Restaurant
401 Poydras St Food is delicious and comforting. Fried chicken is great here, light crispy, not too oily.
The ever iconic Cafe Du Monde. Beautiful view of the river. Great food cash only, if you're coming on the weekend, there will be a line. Very simple menu. Fast service. Great food.
703 locals recommend
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur St The ever iconic Cafe Du Monde. Beautiful view of the river. Great food cash only, if you're coming on the weekend, there will be a line. Very simple menu. Fast service. Great food.
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveVoted Best Restaurant in New Orleans for 3 years in a row!
A little on the pricier side, but definitely worth it, especially the brunch
95 locals recommend
Muriel's Jackson Square
801 Chartres StA little on the pricier side, but definitely worth it, especially the brunch
Great atmosphere, must make a reservation, call ahead, but the food is excellent and creative. Great service.
115 locals recommend
Cafe Amelie
900 Royal StGreat atmosphere, must make a reservation, call ahead, but the food is excellent and creative. Great service.
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveAwesome burgers, and great little restaurant spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
French Quarter
Rowdy hangout where party people dance, ride a mechanical whale & chill in the courtyard.
10 locals recommend
Beach On Bourbon
227 Bourbon StRowdy hangout where party people dance, ride a mechanical whale & chill in the courtyard.
Crescent City Cooks
527 Decatur StEnjoy beer? Come here!
Sightseeing
Great place to people watch, take a stroll or listen to local music.
477 locals recommend
Jackson Square
701 Decatur StGreat place to people watch, take a stroll or listen to local music.
Good Bars, Nightclubs, Entertainment. Be prepared to see strange things if you've never been to a city a night before.
347 locals recommend
Bourbon Street
Bourbon StreetGood Bars, Nightclubs, Entertainment. Be prepared to see strange things if you've never been to a city a night before.
Shopping
The Shops at Jax Brewery
600 Decatur StA little something for everyone
From designer boutiques to Saks Fifth Avenue, it's all here at The Shops at Canal Place at the foot of Canal Street.
52 locals recommend
One Canal Place
Canal StreetFrom designer boutiques to Saks Fifth Avenue, it's all here at The Shops at Canal Place at the foot of Canal Street.
Everything Else
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
1500 Sugar Bowl DrHome of the New Orleans Saints
Smoothie King Center
1501 Dave Dixon DrHome of the New Orleans Pelicans
Arts & Culture
Plan to spend at least half a day here. So much history and really takes you back the time period with wonderful recreations of the battlefield and different theaters of war. If you're a history buff - a must see
804 locals recommend
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StPlan to spend at least half a day here. So much history and really takes you back the time period with wonderful recreations of the battlefield and different theaters of war. If you're a history buff - a must see
Home to some of the city's popular live-music venues, and just an all-round great time.
655 locals recommend
Frenchmen Street
Home to some of the city's popular live-music venues, and just an all-round great time.
Parks & Nature
Famous park, but just a nice quiet and a nice getaway from all the people, and action.
252 locals recommend
Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart St Famous park, but just a nice quiet and a nice getaway from all the people, and action.