Guidebook for New Orleans
Drinks & Nightlife
Corner Bar, awesome spot! Great outdoor area open late on weekends
356 locals recommend
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayCorner Bar, awesome spot! Great outdoor area open late on weekends
Pal's Lounge
949 N RendonAnother walkable neighborhood watering hole
Mid City Yacht Club
440 S St Patrick StTucked away in mid city, great little bar lovely patio area
Frenchman is the locals bourbon st, great bars and tons of live music including nolas's outstanding stock of jazz musicians
181 locals recommend
Blue Nile
532 Frenchmen StFrenchman is the locals bourbon st, great bars and tons of live music including nolas's outstanding stock of jazz musicians
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen StLive jazz all the time, good food...cool old joint
It's karaoke time y'all! Have a couple shots and make your selections ( they aid this with 2 for 1 drinks,
53 locals recommend
The World Famous Cats Meow
701 Bourbon StIt's karaoke time y'all! Have a couple shots and make your selections ( they aid this with 2 for 1 drinks,
Bourbon st may not be for everyone but Pat'Os is a must! Never met a soul who doesn't love singing along to some oldies in the piano bar
243 locals recommend
Pat O'Brien's
718 St PeterBourbon st may not be for everyone but Pat'Os is a must! Never met a soul who doesn't love singing along to some oldies in the piano bar
Palace Café
605 Canal StLocal music dive, worth a stop in for a drink and a listen!
Music spot, the schedule is never ending... Grab some dinner at dick and Jenny and you are a stone throw away from entertainment for the night!
429 locals recommend
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveMusic spot, the schedule is never ending... Grab some dinner at dick and Jenny and you are a stone throw away from entertainment for the night!
Vic's Kangaroo Cafe
636 Tchoupitoulas StLove this old bar, best juke box in the city for sure!
Local fav, for drinks and the usual mischief
57 locals recommend
Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant
701 Tchoupitoulas StLocal fav, for drinks and the usual mischief
The Club Ms Maes
4336 Magazine StA local staple... Open 24 hours, what else to say...
Great local music spot.... Oak st will always have a buzz going come 10pm
384 locals recommend
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak StGreat local music spot.... Oak st will always have a buzz going come 10pm
Beer Garden, lots o beer & a nice atmosphere... also one uptown on Magazine, both are always good spots to pop in for a drink
64 locals recommend
The Bulldog, Mid-City
5135 Canal BlvdBeer Garden, lots o beer & a nice atmosphere... also one uptown on Magazine, both are always good spots to pop in for a drink
Indoor outdoor bar with TVS, large outdoor space, pet friendly. Bar food and libations.
107 locals recommend
Wrong Iron On The Greenway
3532 Toulouse StIndoor outdoor bar with TVS, large outdoor space, pet friendly. Bar food and libations.
Arts & Culture
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirNOMA in City Park
Everything Else
There is a closer Jazz Fest entrance that is .94 miles from my front door! easy walk with friendly neighbors all the way there and back. Area is full of Jazz Fest activity!
244 locals recommend
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly BlvdThere is a closer Jazz Fest entrance that is .94 miles from my front door! easy walk with friendly neighbors all the way there and back. Area is full of Jazz Fest activity!
Food Scene
One of my favorite Italian spots in the city! Casual whole in the wall type joint... Amazing food
70 locals recommend
Venezia
134 N Carrollton AveOne of my favorite Italian spots in the city! Casual whole in the wall type joint... Amazing food
Quintessential gelato and espresso cafe with homemade Italian pastries! Always worth a visit especially after Venezias
256 locals recommend
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveQuintessential gelato and espresso cafe with homemade Italian pastries! Always worth a visit especially after Venezias
If you love a great and very reasonably priced brunch spot, you can't beat Ruby slipper! My favorite!
226 locals recommend
Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad StIf you love a great and very reasonably priced brunch spot, you can't beat Ruby slipper! My favorite!
Exceptional pizza, grab a drink and enjoy canal at hustling by, cool atmosphere
56 locals recommend
Theo's Neighborhood Pizza, Mid-City
4024 Canal StExceptional pizza, grab a drink and enjoy canal at hustling by, cool atmosphere
Little Tokyo Restaurant
310 North Carrollton AvenueGreat sushi, easy walk or bike ride down the street!
A must visit for true "New Orleans" cuisine, fun casual atmosphere ... I would say the menu is sophisticated Cajun for all to enjoy ( and maybe try something new, like alligator!)
406 locals recommend
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StA must visit for true "New Orleans" cuisine, fun casual atmosphere ... I would say the menu is sophisticated Cajun for all to enjoy ( and maybe try something new, like alligator!)
John besh's take on Mexican, great casual spot downtown walking distance from the super dome and numerous bars
29 locals recommend
Johnny Sánchez
930 Poydras StJohn besh's take on Mexican, great casual spot downtown walking distance from the super dome and numerous bars
Old time steak house, has a very mobster feel .... Amazing steaks!
81 locals recommend
Crescent City Steak House
1001 N Broad StOld time steak house, has a very mobster feel .... Amazing steaks!
A must for for tourists and locals alike... Great New Orleans style menu, a lifetime favorite!
61 locals recommend
Dick & Jenny's
4501 Tchoupitoulas StA must for for tourists and locals alike... Great New Orleans style menu, a lifetime favorite!
Amazinnnnng Italian, will definitely need a reservation for this one! Dressy casual, no jeans
114 locals recommend
Irene's
529 Bienville StAmazinnnnng Italian, will definitely need a reservation for this one! Dressy casual, no jeans
If your a steakhouse junkie, you will love this old school spot
43 locals recommend
Mr. John's Steakhouse
2111 St Charles AveIf your a steakhouse junkie, you will love this old school spot
Great spot, the second floor has a bar with balcony.... You can enjoy a drink and apps or a lovely meal and watch the quarter bustle below
48 locals recommend
Tableau
616 St PeterGreat spot, the second floor has a bar with balcony.... You can enjoy a drink and apps or a lovely meal and watch the quarter bustle below
Muriel's Jackson Square
801 Chartres StA classic, can't go wrong
Great New Orleans cusine, interesting but delicious food combinations nice cozy atmosphere
15 locals recommend
Tommy's Cuisine
746 Tchoupitoulas StreetGreat New Orleans cusine, interesting but delicious food combinations nice cozy atmosphere
Great Caribbean cusine , watch magazine st hustling while you enjoys a tasty beverage
228 locals recommend
The Rum House
3128 Magazine StGreat Caribbean cusine , watch magazine st hustling while you enjoys a tasty beverage
Small little restaurant, great for a date night! Amazing spanish food with some killer Sangria
257 locals recommend
Lola's
3312 Esplanade AveSmall little restaurant, great for a date night! Amazing spanish food with some killer Sangria
Cute little bistro atmosphere with patio seating on beautiful Esplanade Ave
19 locals recommend
Café Navarre
800 Navarre AveCute little bistro atmosphere with patio seating on beautiful Esplanade Ave
PJ's Coffee
3700 Orleans AvenueShort walk in the AM from the house for espresso and pastries
CC's Coffee House
701 Metairie Rdnice little spot for a cup of joe on beautiful Esplanade Ave
Beignets in City Park, no better way to start the day ( or end the night)! Beignets= fried squares of doughy goodness topped with powdered sugar paired with Cafe Au Lait
221 locals recommend
Morning Call
56 Dreyfous DrBeignets in City Park, no better way to start the day ( or end the night)! Beignets= fried squares of doughy goodness topped with powdered sugar paired with Cafe Au Lait
Great food, beautiful restaurant on the park ( dressy casual, no jeans)
117 locals recommend
Ralph's On The Park
900 City Park AveGreat food, beautiful restaurant on the park ( dressy casual, no jeans)
Found this little gem while day drinking... I recommend the DaYat Poboy (fried shrimp or oysters, smothered with gumbo) with a side a fried okra ... sooo good
17 locals recommend
NOLA Poboys
908 Bourbon StFound this little gem while day drinking... I recommend the DaYat Poboy (fried shrimp or oysters, smothered with gumbo) with a side a fried okra ... sooo good
Some serious burgers, baked potatoes and a big ole Hurricane to the day in the quarter... cant go wrong
386 locals recommend
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveSome serious burgers, baked potatoes and a big ole Hurricane to the day in the quarter... cant go wrong
I would say Parkway is on most locals top 10 po boy list, this little corner spot has been around for ages! and a bonus, it just 4 blocks from the house!
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveI would say Parkway is on most locals top 10 po boy list, this little corner spot has been around for ages! and a bonus, it just 4 blocks from the house!
Sightseeing
Who doesn't love the zoo? Enjoy the animals under the beautiful oaks
893 locals recommend
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StWho doesn't love the zoo? Enjoy the animals under the beautiful oaks
Bargain for souvenirs, stroll about along the river and enjoy the sights!
14 locals recommend
French Market Inn
509 Decatur StreetBargain for souvenirs, stroll about along the river and enjoy the sights!
City Park
1 Palm DrBeautiful oaks, gardens, walking paths, I could go on and on!
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StHistory buf , you will love this spot