Experience New Orleans
Food Scene
An always-good restaurant on the Uptown edge of the Irish Channel. It's a relaxed and intimate spot with meals that will not disappoint. Great brunch even served on some weekdays, Thursday-Monday. As with all the good spots, they tend to get busy during busy times. Plan to be in a queue on the weekends, but worth the wait.
222 locals recommend
Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana AveAn always-good restaurant on the Uptown edge of the Irish Channel. It's a relaxed and intimate spot with meals that will not disappoint. Great brunch even served on some weekdays, Thursday-Monday. As with all the good spots, they tend to get busy during busy times. Plan to be in a queue on the weekends, but worth the wait.
Meril
424 Girod StEmeril Legasse's latest eatery. Great for small dishes.
The Franklin
2600 Dauphine StreetThis is not a restaurant, but if you're into healthy eating or have a restrictive diet, The Green Fork is a good place to visit. They have a large list of fresh juices and smoothies that they make fresh while you're waiting, and serve prepared soups, sandwiches, salads and snacks. Tell them Cool Aaron sent you; you probably won't get a discount, but you will be welcomed.
24 locals recommend
The Green Fork
1400 Prytania StThis is not a restaurant, but if you're into healthy eating or have a restrictive diet, The Green Fork is a good place to visit. They have a large list of fresh juices and smoothies that they make fresh while you're waiting, and serve prepared soups, sandwiches, salads and snacks. Tell them Cool Aaron sent you; you probably won't get a discount, but you will be welcomed.
Awesome diner.A great brunch spot that many of the locals and traveler's enjoy. They have tasty diner dishes and a nice courtyard in the back that's nice to eat in if it's not blazing hot, or cold outside. They have awesome sweet potato pancakes. Great spot but they close early and may have a long queue on the weekend days, but not too bad a wait.
100 locals recommend
Slim Goodies Diner
3322 Magazine StAwesome diner.A great brunch spot that many of the locals and traveler's enjoy. They have tasty diner dishes and a nice courtyard in the back that's nice to eat in if it's not blazing hot, or cold outside. They have awesome sweet potato pancakes. Great spot but they close early and may have a long queue on the weekend days, but not too bad a wait.
Another great breakfast / brunch spot, highly recommended. They have a variety of fresh juices and healthy eating options. They do a French toast on French bread that is quite special. They close at 3pm and on weekend mornings will certainly have a line outside. Weekdays are usually not as busy
392 locals recommend
Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
1418 Magazine StreetAnother great breakfast / brunch spot, highly recommended. They have a variety of fresh juices and healthy eating options. They do a French toast on French bread that is quite special. They close at 3pm and on weekend mornings will certainly have a line outside. Weekdays are usually not as busy
A go-to restaurant on lively Magazine Street offering "Nuevo Latino" fare. Many good meals have been eaten here. They're sangria is worth mentioning.
43 locals recommend
Mayas | Nuevo Latino Cocina
2027 Magazine StA go-to restaurant on lively Magazine Street offering "Nuevo Latino" fare. Many good meals have been eaten here. They're sangria is worth mentioning.
A small French restaurant uptown that has been around for a while. The few times we've been there, I've been pleased. Note: they accept cash or check only.
23 locals recommend
Cote Sud
7918 Maple StA small French restaurant uptown that has been around for a while. The few times we've been there, I've been pleased. Note: they accept cash or check only.
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StBeignets & Cafe Au Lait!
Dat Dog
5030 Freret StAn Uptown favorite amongst locals and tourists, and one of my favorites. This spot has delicious New Orleans food (cajun/creole/soul) but usually has very long wait and you can't make reservations for parties less than 6. On a weekend night, the wait is ridiculous; so long that you end up extra tipsy by the time you make it to your table. However, drunk or not, when you get a table and eat the food, you will probably remember the meal for life. Great restaurant if you have the time to wait. The Maple Leaf Bar is right next door, they have live music nightly.
406 locals recommend
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StAn Uptown favorite amongst locals and tourists, and one of my favorites. This spot has delicious New Orleans food (cajun/creole/soul) but usually has very long wait and you can't make reservations for parties less than 6. On a weekend night, the wait is ridiculous; so long that you end up extra tipsy by the time you make it to your table. However, drunk or not, when you get a table and eat the food, you will probably remember the meal for life. Great restaurant if you have the time to wait. The Maple Leaf Bar is right next door, they have live music nightly.
Acme Oyster House
724 Iberville StPêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine StEmeril's New Orleans
800 Tchoupitoulas StDistrict Donuts Sliders Brew
2209 Magazine StDonut! Sliders! Coffee!
A Caribbean Taqueria in the Garden District on Magazine Street. They have a jerk fish there that's really good and the tacos are on point. Frozen margaritas are delicious!
228 locals recommend
The Rum House
3128 Magazine StA Caribbean Taqueria in the Garden District on Magazine Street. They have a jerk fish there that's really good and the tacos are on point. Frozen margaritas are delicious!
A local favorite Mexican eatery. They rarely disappoint with any of their dishes; reasonable prices and cool folks. When in season, their crawfish queso is like crack sauce (the regular queso is good too, and available year-round).
198 locals recommend
Juan's Flying Burrito - LGD
2018 Magazine StA local favorite Mexican eatery. They rarely disappoint with any of their dishes; reasonable prices and cool folks. When in season, their crawfish queso is like crack sauce (the regular queso is good too, and available year-round).
Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StOne of my favorite pizza spots outside of New York.
Appetite Repair Shop
400 Vallette StOpen Thursday - Sunday, check out their reviews!
Dry Dock Cafe
133 Delaronde StFun local spot for good bar food.
Tout de Suite Cafe has amazing breakfast and lunch, only a few blocks away.
82 locals recommend
Tout De Suite Cafe
347 Verret StTout de Suite Cafe has amazing breakfast and lunch, only a few blocks away.
Barú Bistro & Tapas
3700 Magazine StTavolino Pizza & Lounge
141 Delaronde StLocal Algiers Point pizza & Italian restaurant.
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StJosephine Estelle
600 Carondelet StI've never been disappointed when eating here. Worth the trip and highly recommended.
Hibiscus Whiskey Sour FTW!
57 locals recommend
Cowbell
8801 Oak StI've never been disappointed when eating here. Worth the trip and highly recommended.
Hibiscus Whiskey Sour FTW!
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveGet there for breakfast before 11am for the best beignets in New Orleans.
10 locals recommend
Criollo Restaurant
214 Royal StGet there for breakfast before 11am for the best beignets in New Orleans.
Congregation Coffee Roasters
240 Pelican AveWalking distance from the apartment.
La Boca Steakhouse
870 Tchoupitoulas StExcellent Argentinean steak house.
Excellent breakfast and lunch spot. Two words to get you started - Praline Bacon!
442 locals recommend
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StExcellent breakfast and lunch spot. Two words to get you started - Praline Bacon!
Herbsaint
701 St Charles AveBarracuda
3984 Tchoupitoulas StSome of the best tacos in the area!
Dian Xin
1218 Decatur StIf you're craving Chinese, visit Dian Xin.
Ancora Pizzeria
4508 Freret StBanana Blossom Thai Restaurant
500 9th StBlue Oak BBQ
900 N Carrollton AveYummy BBQ
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StHivolt
1829 Sophie Wright PlLa Petite Grocery
4238 Magazine StLebanon's Café
1500 South Carrollton AvenueTasty Lebanese food!
Lula Restaurant Distillery
1532 St Charles Ave
N7
1117 Montegut StA hidden gem of a restaurant.
Plume Algiers
1113 Teche StDelicious Indian restaurant in Algiers Point.
Saba
5757 Magazine StSo good!
Sylvain
625 Chartres StTurkey and the Wolf
739 Jackson AvenueMimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetSome of the best fried chicken around.
Drinks & Nightlife
Preservation Hall
726 St PeterPreservation Hall Jazz Band
They have live music every night. The Soul Rebels Brass Band play weekly on Thursday nights.
153 locals recommend
Le Bon Temps
4801 Magazine StThey have live music every night. The Soul Rebels Brass Band play weekly on Thursday nights.
House Of Blues
225 Decatur StHarrah's Casino station
Bourbon Street
Bourbon StreetGreat rooftop bar with a pool. Live music venue (Three Keys) on the ground floor.
61 locals recommend
Ace Hotel New Orleans
600 Carondelet StGreat rooftop bar with a pool. Live music venue (Three Keys) on the ground floor.
Ace Hotel New Orleans
600 Carondelet StFrenchmen Street
Avenue Pub
1732 St Charles AveSnake & Jake's Christmas Club Lounge
7612 Oak StreetAfter hours bar, for the late late nights.
Live music nightly. Rebirth Brass Band plays every Tuesday night! Coordinate going to the Maple Leaf with a visit to Jacque-Imo's (right next door) for an incredible evening out.
384 locals recommend
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak StLive music nightly. Rebirth Brass Band plays every Tuesday night! Coordinate going to the Maple Leaf with a visit to Jacque-Imo's (right next door) for an incredible evening out.
St. Joe's Bar
5535 Magazine StCool Dive!
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveNOLA Brewing Co.
3033 Tchoupitoulas StApple Barrel
609 Frenchmen StBlue Nile
532 Frenchmen StThe Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen Std.b.a.
618 Frenchmen StLafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StOldest bar in the country.
Pat O'Brien's
718 St PeterCrown & Anchor English Pub
200 Pelican AveLocal pub.
This Algiers Point local pub has been in more feature films than any other in America. They have live music.
82 locals recommend
Old Point Bar
545 Patterson RdThis Algiers Point local pub has been in more feature films than any other in America. They have live music.
Bar Tonique
820 N Rampart StGasa Gasa
4920 Freret StNew Orleans Jazz Market
1436 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdOne Eyed Jacks
Vaughan's Lounge
4229 Dauphine StLive music down in the Bywater.
Alto is Ace Hotel New Orleans' rooftop garden. Open everyday for lunch, dinner and drinks, you can relax poolside while snacking on small plates, sipping seasonal cocktails and enjoying panoramic views of the city. In addition to cocktails, Alto’s inspired bar offers a rotating tap, frozen drinks, craft beer and fine wine. Their pool is open to the public.
9 locals recommend
Alto
600 Carondelet StAlto is Ace Hotel New Orleans' rooftop garden. Open everyday for lunch, dinner and drinks, you can relax poolside while snacking on small plates, sipping seasonal cocktails and enjoying panoramic views of the city. In addition to cocktails, Alto’s inspired bar offers a rotating tap, frozen drinks, craft beer and fine wine. Their pool is open to the public.
Sightseeing
Steamboat Natchez
400 Toulouse StVillalobos Pitbull Rescue Center
Pit Bulls And Parolees!
Jackson Square
701 Decatur StMardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans PlaceSee how Mardi Gras is made. Very Cool!
Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart StSt Charles at Dufossat station
The Saint Louis Cathedral is the oldest Cathedral in North America, founded as a Catholic Parish in 1720.
106 locals recommend
St. Louis Cathedral
615 Pere Antoine Alley The Saint Louis Cathedral is the oldest Cathedral in North America, founded as a Catholic Parish in 1720.
Parks & Nature
Excellent for a walk, jog or bike ride around the 2 mile track or trail. Across Magazine Street from Audubon Zoo.
344 locals recommend
Audubon Park station
Excellent for a walk, jog or bike ride around the 2 mile track or trail. Across Magazine Street from Audubon Zoo.
City Park
1 Palm DrNew Orleans Botanical Gardens
5 Victory AveArts & Culture
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp StContemporary Arts Center
900 Camp StNew Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirThe National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StA city-dedicated memorial to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
6 locals recommend
Katrina National Memorial Museum
5400 Cleveland AveA city-dedicated memorial to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Within the boundaries of the “Habitation Haydel”, as the Whitney Plantation was originally known, the story of the Haydel family of German immigrants and the slaves that they held were intertwined.
In 2014, the Whitney Plantation opened its doors to the public for the first time in its 262 year history as the only plantation museum in Louisiana with a focus on slavery.
Through museum exhibits, memorial artwork and restored buildings and hundreds of first-person slave narratives, visitors to Whitney will gain a unique perspective on the lives of Louisiana's enslaved people.
70 locals recommend
Whitney Plantation
5099 LA-18 Within the boundaries of the “Habitation Haydel”, as the Whitney Plantation was originally known, the story of the Haydel family of German immigrants and the slaves that they held were intertwined.
In 2014, the Whitney Plantation opened its doors to the public for the first time in its 262 year history as the only plantation museum in Louisiana with a focus on slavery.
Through museum exhibits, memorial artwork and restored buildings and hundreds of first-person slave narratives, visitors to Whitney will gain a unique perspective on the lives of Louisiana's enslaved people.
The Southern Food & Beverage Museum is a nonprofit living history organization dedicated to the discovery, understanding and celebration of the food, drink and culture through the eyes of the South.
64 locals recommend
Southern Food and Beverage Museum
1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd The Southern Food & Beverage Museum is a nonprofit living history organization dedicated to the discovery, understanding and celebration of the food, drink and culture through the eyes of the South.
Studio Be
2941 Royal StJAMNOLA
2832 Royal StShopping
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetRosetree Blown Glass Studio
446 Vallette StNOLA Mix Records
1522 Magazine StRecord store for the vinyl heads.
Domino Sound Record Shack
2557 Bayou RdAnother one for the vinyl collectors.
Euclid Records
3301 Chartres StMore record shopping for the vinyl collectors.
Louisiana Music Factory
421 Frenchmen StMusic store.
Shops of the Colonnade - French Market
1008 N Peters StEssentials
Groceries, toiletries and other essentials.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
99 Westbank ExpyRouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveOpelousas Point Supermarket
601 Opelousas AveA local grocery store to grab up essentials and other food and grocery items only a couple blocks away from the house.
25 locals recommend
Faubourg Fresh Market
541 Bermuda StA local grocery store to grab up essentials and other food and grocery items only a couple blocks away from the house.