Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
City's best burritos! "Sizable menu of made-to-order Tex-Mex fare & margaritas in a funky, bustling space."
172 locals recommend
Juan's Flying Burrito - Mid-City
4724 S Carrollton Ave City's best burritos! "Sizable menu of made-to-order Tex-Mex fare & margaritas in a funky, bustling space."
"Trendy spot for Vietnamese fare (including pho) with a Creole influence, plus bubble-tea cocktails."
146 locals recommend
MOPHO
514 City Park Ave"Trendy spot for Vietnamese fare (including pho) with a Creole influence, plus bubble-tea cocktails."
"Comfy kitchen with a cozy coffee-shop vibe & a menu of breakfast fare, plus a delivery option."
89 locals recommend
Wakin' Bakin'
4408 Banks St"Comfy kitchen with a cozy coffee-shop vibe & a menu of breakfast fare, plus a delivery option."
"Comfy coffee shop with sidewalk seating serving American & Creole breakfast & lunch standards."
87 locals recommend
Biscuits & Buns on Banks
4337 Banks St"Comfy coffee shop with sidewalk seating serving American & Creole breakfast & lunch standards."
Neighborhood BYOB parlor with gourmet pizza & sandwiches, plus outdoor seating & TVs showing sports.
21 locals recommend
G's Pizza
4840 Bienville StNeighborhood BYOB parlor with gourmet pizza & sandwiches, plus outdoor seating & TVs showing sports.
"Unique donuts made on-site, such as red velvet cake & bacon maple, draw crowds to this small shop."
33 locals recommend
Blue Dot Donuts
4301 Canal St"Unique donuts made on-site, such as red velvet cake & bacon maple, draw crowds to this small shop."
Church Alley Coffee Bar
4201 Canal StOur favorite coffee shop!
"Set in an 1860's house, this elegant, eclectic eatery features a bar, wine list & Sunday brunch."
117 locals recommend
Ralph's On The Park
900 City Park Ave"Set in an 1860's house, this elegant, eclectic eatery features a bar, wine list & Sunday brunch."
"Iconic New Orleans cafe known for café au laits, chicory coffee & beignets since 1862."
703 locals recommend
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur St"Iconic New Orleans cafe known for café au laits, chicory coffee & beignets since 1862."
City's best Po-Boys on the Bayou! "Longtime (since 1911) neighborhood hangout with a patio known for classic-style po' boys."
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveCity's best Po-Boys on the Bayou! "Longtime (since 1911) neighborhood hangout with a patio known for classic-style po' boys."
"Laid-back bar & eatery with sandwiches & seafood plus beers, cocktails & drink specials."
54 locals recommend
Dry Dock Cafe
133 Delaronde St"Laid-back bar & eatery with sandwiches & seafood plus beers, cocktails & drink specials."
"Lively neighborhood spot for Creole-Italian fare like pizza & po' boys, plus a busy weekend brunch."
294 locals recommend
Katie's
3701 Iberville St"Lively neighborhood spot for Creole-Italian fare like pizza & po' boys, plus a busy weekend brunch."
"Mediterranean coastal fare, plus cocktails & beer bombers in a repurposed historic church."
62 locals recommend
Vessel NOLA
3835 Iberville St"Mediterranean coastal fare, plus cocktails & beer bombers in a repurposed historic church."
"Legendary Creole chef Leah Chase serves down-home staples in a vibrant, art-filled space."
250 locals recommend
Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans Ave"Legendary Creole chef Leah Chase serves down-home staples in a vibrant, art-filled space."
"Relaxed neighborhood joint serving po' boys, seafood & Creole-Italian fare since 1947."
86 locals recommend
Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar
3636 Bienville St"Relaxed neighborhood joint serving po' boys, seafood & Creole-Italian fare since 1947."
"Casual Creole tavern for gumbo, slow-simmered corned beef & signature BBQ shrimp po' boys."
182 locals recommend
Liuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez St"Casual Creole tavern for gumbo, slow-simmered corned beef & signature BBQ shrimp po' boys."
"Waterfront eatery dishing up down-home seafood, from oysters on the half shell to grilled catfish."
56 locals recommend
The Blue Crab Restaurant and Oyster Bar
7900 Lakeshore Dr"Waterfront eatery dishing up down-home seafood, from oysters on the half shell to grilled catfish."
Best beignets in the city! Wonderful views, quick walk to playgrounds, children's museum, art museum, miniature golf, sculpture garden, and amusement park. Open 24-7 and also serves alcohol (because this is New Orleans).
86 locals recommend
Cafe Du Monde City Park
56 Dreyfous DrBest beignets in the city! Wonderful views, quick walk to playgrounds, children's museum, art museum, miniature golf, sculpture garden, and amusement park. Open 24-7 and also serves alcohol (because this is New Orleans).
NEW LOCATION! This historic 150 year old beignet spot has moved from it's old City Park location (now Cafe Du Monde) into a brand new facility right up the street! It's now located at the end of the Canal/Cemetaries street car line, at the intersection of Canal Blvd and City Park Ave.
221 locals recommend
Morning Call
56 Dreyfous DrNEW LOCATION! This historic 150 year old beignet spot has moved from it's old City Park location (now Cafe Du Monde) into a brand new facility right up the street! It's now located at the end of the Canal/Cemetaries street car line, at the intersection of Canal Blvd and City Park Ave.
Fullblast Brunch
139 S Cortez StA delicious brunch spot located 8 blocks down Cleveland.
Our favorite restaurant in Mid-City! Just about everything on the menu is terrific (including, obviously, the crawfish and oysters). They've got plenty of outdoor seating, and an easy 5 block walk.
43 locals recommend
Clesi's Restaurant & Catering
4323 Bienville StOur favorite restaurant in Mid-City! Just about everything on the menu is terrific (including, obviously, the crawfish and oysters). They've got plenty of outdoor seating, and an easy 5 block walk.
Italian ice cream parlor with other specialty sweet treats and coffee too!
256 locals recommend
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveItalian ice cream parlor with other specialty sweet treats and coffee too!
Venezia
134 N Carrollton AveEasy Walk! Make reservations!
So close by!
Open for lunch Tues-Saturday and dinner Tuesday-Saturday, they close 8:30/9 pm so keep that in mind for later nights.
n 2007, after Hurricane Katrina, Chef Minh Bui and Chef Cynthia VuTran wanted to have a new beginning. They were ready to open a new restaurant in Mid-city, the area in New Orleans where it all started for Chef Minh.
Cafe Minh is a place where people can come together and experience different cultures through Saigon’s Southern Vietnamese flavors, modernized with influences from French and American cuisine; all made with the freshest local ingredients available. Unique entrees such as our Crab and Watermelon Martini (seasonal) are served next to familiar Vietnamese dishes like Pho Bo and Ga Roti (see our photo gallery).
The creativity just doesn’t end in the kitchen! Cafe Minh boasts an extensive bar menu; including a diverse wine selection, international beer and sake selections, and a global loose tea selection. Guests can sip on unique, creative libations, such as our Lemongrass Cocktail made from house made liqueurs and mixers, as well as classic New Orleans cocktails.
37 locals recommend
Café Minh
4139 Canal StSo close by!
Open for lunch Tues-Saturday and dinner Tuesday-Saturday, they close 8:30/9 pm so keep that in mind for later nights.
n 2007, after Hurricane Katrina, Chef Minh Bui and Chef Cynthia VuTran wanted to have a new beginning. They were ready to open a new restaurant in Mid-city, the area in New Orleans where it all started for Chef Minh.
Cafe Minh is a place where people can come together and experience different cultures through Saigon’s Southern Vietnamese flavors, modernized with influences from French and American cuisine; all made with the freshest local ingredients available. Unique entrees such as our Crab and Watermelon Martini (seasonal) are served next to familiar Vietnamese dishes like Pho Bo and Ga Roti (see our photo gallery).
The creativity just doesn’t end in the kitchen! Cafe Minh boasts an extensive bar menu; including a diverse wine selection, international beer and sake selections, and a global loose tea selection. Guests can sip on unique, creative libations, such as our Lemongrass Cocktail made from house made liqueurs and mixers, as well as classic New Orleans cocktails.
Original Mexican homestyle dishes served in a casual, colorful environment with off-beat decor. No liquor the last time I checked... but very authentic and yummy!
21 locals recommend
Taqueria Guerrero Mexico Inc
208 N Carrollton AveOriginal Mexican homestyle dishes served in a casual, colorful environment with off-beat decor. No liquor the last time I checked... but very authentic and yummy!
New Orleans' Best Barbeque in the World. :)
Come join them for Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3pm to 6pm for discounts on wings, cocktails, and more! Beat the heat with their covered patio, equipped with fans and misters to help keep cool while you enjoy your meal.
189 locals recommend
Blue Oak BBQ
900 N Carrollton AveNew Orleans' Best Barbeque in the World. :)
Come join them for Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3pm to 6pm for discounts on wings, cocktails, and more! Beat the heat with their covered patio, equipped with fans and misters to help keep cool while you enjoy your meal.
Thin-crust pizza & nightly drink specials in a casual, family-friendly setting with outdoor seats.
56 locals recommend
Theo's Neighborhood Pizza, Mid-City
4024 Canal StThin-crust pizza & nightly drink specials in a casual, family-friendly setting with outdoor seats.
Drinks & Nightlife
"Veteran haunt in a purple building with live music, playful art & seafood like crawfish & oysters."
68 locals recommend
Banks Street Bar & Grill
4401 Banks St"Veteran haunt in a purple building with live music, playful art & seafood like crawfish & oysters."
"Lively local hangout with an outdoor patio & sports on TVs, offering crawfish boils, burgers & beer."
97 locals recommend
Mid City Yacht Club
440 S St Patrick St"Lively local hangout with an outdoor patio & sports on TVs, offering crawfish boils, burgers & beer."
"Sports on TV, pool & busy trivia nights in an Irish pub setting that can get crowded on game day."
221 locals recommend
Finn McCool's Irish Pub
3701 Banks St"Sports on TV, pool & busy trivia nights in an Irish pub setting that can get crowded on game day."
"Quaint cottage-turned-sports-bar with a big beer list, pub fare, TVs, a front porch & back patio."
356 locals recommend
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis Parkway"Quaint cottage-turned-sports-bar with a big beer list, pub fare, TVs, a front porch & back patio."
Evangeline Lounge
4501 Toulouse StLike Bourbon Street, but for locals! Great live music, food, and nightlife. Begins at Frenchmen & Esplanade, which is steps from the final Streetcar stop (French Market).
655 locals recommend
Frenchmen Street
Like Bourbon Street, but for locals! Great live music, food, and nightlife. Begins at Frenchmen & Esplanade, which is steps from the final Streetcar stop (French Market).
Great local brewery with indoor and outdoor seating, only a few blocks away.
96 locals recommend
Second Line Brewing
433 N Bernadotte StGreat local brewery with indoor and outdoor seating, only a few blocks away.
Second Line Brewing was founded in 2014 by a group of friends wanting adventure and the chance to share the joys of craft beer with their community. For the Second Line Brewing team, operating a neighborhood brewery is about more than making great beer, it is also about celebrating and supporting our community. As a Women-, Veteran- and Minority-owned business, Second Line Brewing stands committed to promoting the principles of diversity, inclusion and equality within the craft beer industry and our community.
96 locals recommend
Second Line Brewing
433 N Bernadotte StSecond Line Brewing was founded in 2014 by a group of friends wanting adventure and the chance to share the joys of craft beer with their community. For the Second Line Brewing team, operating a neighborhood brewery is about more than making great beer, it is also about celebrating and supporting our community. As a Women-, Veteran- and Minority-owned business, Second Line Brewing stands committed to promoting the principles of diversity, inclusion and equality within the craft beer industry and our community.
You won't regret it... Pal's lounge is a local's understated favorite-- open 24/7--it's a friendly place to pop by for a drink or stay all night and laugh loudly with the locals... your new best friends!
Dog friendly and often there are pop-up, super delish food from local vendors... check their social for food details and announcements.
223 locals recommend
Pal's Lounge
949 N RendonYou won't regret it... Pal's lounge is a local's understated favorite-- open 24/7--it's a friendly place to pop by for a drink or stay all night and laugh loudly with the locals... your new best friends!
Dog friendly and often there are pop-up, super delish food from local vendors... check their social for food details and announcements.
Parks & Nature
One of the largest and most beautiful urban parks in the country. Food, museums, playgrounds, hikes, festifals, golf (mini & pro), and more! Absolutely wonderful place to spend a day.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrOne of the largest and most beautiful urban parks in the country. Food, museums, playgrounds, hikes, festifals, golf (mini & pro), and more! Absolutely wonderful place to spend a day.
"Park with oak trees, jogging & bike paths, a lagoon, picnic shelters, tennis courts & playgrounds."
344 locals recommend
Audubon Park station
"Park with oak trees, jogging & bike paths, a lagoon, picnic shelters, tennis courts & playgrounds."
"31-acre park that's home to historic Congo Square & hosts concerts, films & other events."
252 locals recommend
Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart St"31-acre park that's home to historic Congo Square & hosts concerts, films & other events."
New bike and hiking trail connecting mid-city and Bayou St. John with the French Quarter.
90 locals recommend
Lafitte Greenway
North Prieur StreetNew bike and hiking trail connecting mid-city and Bayou St. John with the French Quarter.
"Compact park along the river offering trails, picnic areas & views of the city skyline."
423 locals recommend
Crescent Park
2300 N Peters St"Compact park along the river offering trails, picnic areas & views of the city skyline."
"Kayakers glide along the bayou, while picnickers on the banks sample specialties from nearby sandwich shops. The 1799 Pitot House is a landmark Creole colonial home with a museum and parlor garden, while pedestrian Cabrini Bridge has sweeping views of the bayou."
238 locals recommend
Bayou St John
"Kayakers glide along the bayou, while picnickers on the banks sample specialties from nearby sandwich shops. The 1799 Pitot House is a landmark Creole colonial home with a museum and parlor garden, while pedestrian Cabrini Bridge has sweeping views of the bayou."
Better known as The Fly. Best up-close views of the the boats on Mississippi River.
110 locals recommend
Audubon Riverview Park
6500 Magazine StBetter known as The Fly. Best up-close views of the the boats on Mississippi River.
Drive straight up Canal until you hit beautiful Lake Pontchartrain. Drive a few blocks west for great lakeside eating, and east for miles of great views and parks. Sunset is especially stunning.
25 locals recommend
Lakeshore Drive
Lakeshore DriveDrive straight up Canal until you hit beautiful Lake Pontchartrain. Drive a few blocks west for great lakeside eating, and east for miles of great views and parks. Sunset is especially stunning.
Longue Vue’s gardens are the masterwork of 20th-century landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman: a visionary designer, intrepid female entrepreneur, and dear friend to Longue Vue founders Edith and Edgar Stern. In 1968, Edith opened the gardens of Longue Vue to the public, so the entire community could experience them. Their job today is simple: Continue sharing Shipman’s design legacy with new audiences, from expert horticulturists to local families.
Check their site to see "WHAT'S IN BLOOM" now and check out the gorgeous architecture their too.
30 locals recommend
Longue Vue House and Gardens
7 Bamboo RdLongue Vue’s gardens are the masterwork of 20th-century landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman: a visionary designer, intrepid female entrepreneur, and dear friend to Longue Vue founders Edith and Edgar Stern. In 1968, Edith opened the gardens of Longue Vue to the public, so the entire community could experience them. Their job today is simple: Continue sharing Shipman’s design legacy with new audiences, from expert horticulturists to local families.
Check their site to see "WHAT'S IN BLOOM" now and check out the gorgeous architecture their too.
Clark Creek Natural Area
366 Ft Adams Pond RdBayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge in New Orleans is one of the last remaining marsh areas adjacent to Lakes Pontchartrain and Borgne. The refuge contains a variety of wildlife habitats — including patches of bottomland hardwood forest, freshwater, brackish and estuarine tidal marshes, lagoons, canals, and natural bayous. These habitats are a haven for wildlife and a great place to enjoy nature.
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge
17160 Chef Menteur HighwayBayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge in New Orleans is one of the last remaining marsh areas adjacent to Lakes Pontchartrain and Borgne. The refuge contains a variety of wildlife habitats — including patches of bottomland hardwood forest, freshwater, brackish and estuarine tidal marshes, lagoons, canals, and natural bayous. These habitats are a haven for wildlife and a great place to enjoy nature.
Right at an hour away...
The Global Wildlife Center is one of the largest free-roaming wildlife preserves of its kind in the country! We are located in Folsom, Louisiana and are home to over 3,500 exotic, endangered, and threatened animals from all over the world.
35 locals recommend
Global Wildlife Center
26389 LA-40Right at an hour away...
The Global Wildlife Center is one of the largest free-roaming wildlife preserves of its kind in the country! We are located in Folsom, Louisiana and are home to over 3,500 exotic, endangered, and threatened animals from all over the world.
Sightseeing
Cemeteries station
Historic Cemeteries
"A quiet suburb on the Mississippi River’s West Bank, Algiers Point is a mix of homey pubs, small art galleries and quaint Creole cottages. Visitors cross via the New Orleans Ferry or the Crescent City Connection Bridge for views over to Jackson Square and the French Quarter. "
44 locals recommend
Algiers Point
"A quiet suburb on the Mississippi River’s West Bank, Algiers Point is a mix of homey pubs, small art galleries and quaint Creole cottages. Visitors cross via the New Orleans Ferry or the Crescent City Connection Bridge for views over to Jackson Square and the French Quarter. "
Arts & Culture
"The New Orleans Museum of Art is the oldest fine arts museum in the city of New Orleans. It is situated within City Park, a short distance from the intersection of Carrollton Avenue and Esplanade Avenue, and near the terminus of the "Canal Street - City Park" streetcar line."
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll Cir"The New Orleans Museum of Art is the oldest fine arts museum in the city of New Orleans. It is situated within City Park, a short distance from the intersection of Carrollton Avenue and Esplanade Avenue, and near the terminus of the "Canal Street - City Park" streetcar line."
"Historic circa-1835 mint turned museum with coin exhibits & an upper-level jazz venue."
109 locals recommend
New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Ave"Historic circa-1835 mint turned museum with coin exhibits & an upper-level jazz venue."
Getting Around
Take a ferry ride across the Mississippi River to visit historic Algiers Point.
136 locals recommend
Cinebarre Theatre Regal Cinemas
333 Canal StTake a ferry ride across the Mississippi River to visit historic Algiers Point.
Entertainment & Activities
"THE MORTUARY is an icon of old New Orleans at the very dead end of world famous Canal Street. Less than 3 miles from the enchanting French Quarter on the cemetery streetcar line, this magnificent mansion was originally built in 1872 and operated for about 80 years as an actual MORTUARY. The venue operates year round in three fashions: A spectacular themed special event venue known as Mystere Mansion, an attraction that houses Live Escape Games known as Mystere Escape Rooms, and during the Halloween Season… The Infamous Mortuary Haunted Mansion."
13 locals recommend
The Mortuary Haunted House
4800 Canal St"THE MORTUARY is an icon of old New Orleans at the very dead end of world famous Canal Street. Less than 3 miles from the enchanting French Quarter on the cemetery streetcar line, this magnificent mansion was originally built in 1872 and operated for about 80 years as an actual MORTUARY. The venue operates year round in three fashions: A spectacular themed special event venue known as Mystere Mansion, an attraction that houses Live Escape Games known as Mystere Escape Rooms, and during the Halloween Season… The Infamous Mortuary Haunted Mansion."
"Long-running amusement park featuring 16 rides, including an antique wooden carousel with horses." Also nearby Storyland for little kids, miniature golf, and playgrounds.
28 locals recommend
Carousel Gardens Amusement Park
7 Victory Ave"Long-running amusement park featuring 16 rides, including an antique wooden carousel with horses." Also nearby Storyland for little kids, miniature golf, and playgrounds.
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly BlvdJazz Fest, horse races, live music, and slots.
Incredible Aquarium on the Canal streetcar route. Located on the historic Riverwalk and steps from the Algiers ferry.
577 locals recommend
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal StIncredible Aquarium on the Canal streetcar route. Located on the historic Riverwalk and steps from the Algiers ferry.
New Orleans' premiere casino is steps from the streetcar line and open 24-7.
152 locals recommend
Harrah's Casino station
New Orleans' premiere casino is steps from the streetcar line and open 24-7.
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StWonderful zoo located in beautiful Audubon Park
Great new movie theatre with food, drinks, and movies big and small.
155 locals recommend
The Broad Theater
636 N Broad StGreat new movie theatre with food, drinks, and movies big and small.
"Historic, circa-1914 single-screen movie theater showing new, classic, kids' & indie flicks."
125 locals recommend
Prytania Theatre
5339 Prytania St"Historic, circa-1914 single-screen movie theater showing new, classic, kids' & indie flicks."
A classic New Orleans attraction in it's brand new City Park location!
138 locals recommend
Louisiana Children's Museum
15 Henry Thomas DrA classic New Orleans attraction in it's brand new City Park location!
EXPERIENCE NEW ORLEANS’ CULTURAL FUNHOUSE
Their immersive 17 exhibits of pure joy showcase the iconic art, music, food and theatrics of the city through the eyes of over 30 local artists.
YOU MUST BOOK TICKETS ONLINE IN ADVANCE.
57 locals recommend
JAMNOLA
2832 Royal StEXPERIENCE NEW ORLEANS’ CULTURAL FUNHOUSE
Their immersive 17 exhibits of pure joy showcase the iconic art, music, food and theatrics of the city through the eyes of over 30 local artists.
YOU MUST BOOK TICKETS ONLINE IN ADVANCE.