Guidebook for New Orleans
Walking Distance Restaurants & Drinks
These places are all a short walking distance away.
"The most authentic paella in the city" John Besh
If you call ahead you can order it and pick it up to eat at home, perfect for a quick dinner party.
257 locals recommend
Lola's
3312 Esplanade Ave"The most authentic paella in the city" John Besh
If you call ahead you can order it and pick it up to eat at home, perfect for a quick dinner party.
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StBest Falafel and humus plates!
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveGreat French food just down the street
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveFamous for poboys.
Liuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez StGreat po boys and gumbo and Bloody Mary's
Coffee, smoothies, vegan, oatmilk and all popular milks and all amazing.
34 locals recommend
LAMARA COFFEE & KITCHEN
1300 N Broad StCoffee, smoothies, vegan, oatmilk and all popular milks and all amazing.
Great ever changing weekly events. Wine tasting paired with small plates from a guest chef check their website for details and to sign up.
156 locals recommend
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon StGreat ever changing weekly events. Wine tasting paired with small plates from a guest chef check their website for details and to sign up.
This is our secret breakfast spot because very few people know that is place is tucked away in City Park. Never any lines and plenty of outdoor seating. Our favorite is the breakfast burrito and the homemade pop tarts.
Acorn
15 Henry Thomas DriveThis is our secret breakfast spot because very few people know that is place is tucked away in City Park. Never any lines and plenty of outdoor seating. Our favorite is the breakfast burrito and the homemade pop tarts.
Cafe Du Monde City Park
56 Dreyfous DrWhat New Orleans is famous for those yummy beignets!
My Personal Top Favorite Restaurants
Many of friends plan their trip around where they are eating next and when... That's how good these places are!
Lunch or Dinner
Smoked Tuna Dip is so incredible sometimes we order two, incredible oysters, also a James Beard Award Winner and I can order anything on the menu its amazing. Also incredible wine list and cocktails
261 locals recommend
Pêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine StLunch or Dinner
Smoked Tuna Dip is so incredible sometimes we order two, incredible oysters, also a James Beard Award Winner and I can order anything on the menu its amazing. Also incredible wine list and cocktails
Outstanding Female Chef!!! Incredible food the fish dishes are my favorite! Love the atmosphere and decor and don't skip desert!
19 locals recommend
Zasu
127 N Carrollton AveOutstanding Female Chef!!! Incredible food the fish dishes are my favorite! Love the atmosphere and decor and don't skip desert!
Just nominated for a James Beard Award.
Lunch or Dinner
I must say the lasagna is to die for, every bite is dreamy!
7 locals recommend
Gianna Restaurant
700 Magazine StJust nominated for a James Beard Award.
Lunch or Dinner
I must say the lasagna is to die for, every bite is dreamy!
Dinner
I love the avocado salad and all the incredible seasonal specials. I always have amazing food here.
Magical atmosphere and wonderful wines.
143 locals recommend
N7
1117 Montegut StDinner
I love the avocado salad and all the incredible seasonal specials. I always have amazing food here.
Magical atmosphere and wonderful wines.
Wonderful and varied menu, shared plates from pizzas, pastas and season vegetable like charred carrots with curry sauce.
203 locals recommend
Paladar 511
511 Marigny StWonderful and varied menu, shared plates from pizzas, pastas and season vegetable like charred carrots with curry sauce.
Lunch or Dinner
All of the food is spectacular, and the pita oven keeps turning out that amazing bread straight to your table!
90 locals recommend
Saba
5757 Magazine StLunch or Dinner
All of the food is spectacular, and the pita oven keeps turning out that amazing bread straight to your table!
Lunch or Dinner
Start with the Crab Beignets, then move to the Shrimp and Grits or maybe the Rabbit.
184 locals recommend
La Petite Grocery
4238 Magazine StLunch or Dinner
Start with the Crab Beignets, then move to the Shrimp and Grits or maybe the Rabbit.
Incredible aged steaks and meats done to perfection. Also a wonderful vegetarian appetizer is the roasted stuffed beet. Great great wines and mixed drinks.
70 locals recommend
Doris Metropolitan New Orleans
620 Chartres StIncredible aged steaks and meats done to perfection. Also a wonderful vegetarian appetizer is the roasted stuffed beet. Great great wines and mixed drinks.
Manolito
508 Dumaine StSt. James Cheese Company - Uptown
5004 Prytania StCocktails
Pal's Lounge
949 N RendonHip local bar. Dive Bar
Hotel Peter and Paul
2317 Burgundy St
Jewel of the South
1026 St Louis StFives
Bar Marilou
544 Carondelet StThe Will & The Way
Hotel Saint Vincent
1507 Magazine StArts & Culture
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirA great museum just a short walk away.
Mid-City
Live theater.
Family Fun
Storyland
5 Victory AveA great old fashioned park
Wheel Fun Rentals
Lake TrailBike, surrey, and paddleboat rentals within City Park.
Family fun with two Louisiana themed courses. Confession stand vends beer and wine.
83 locals recommend
City Putt Miniature Golf Course
33 Dreyfous DrFamily fun with two Louisiana themed courses. Confession stand vends beer and wine.
Great boutique movie theater with very cool lux chairs... They also have a great bar with a great selection of wines and mixed cocktails!
155 locals recommend
The Broad Theater
636 N Broad StGreat boutique movie theater with very cool lux chairs... They also have a great bar with a great selection of wines and mixed cocktails!
They have amazing events come through! Like Broadway shows on tour! Its a stunning theater that was newly renovated, an incredible gem!
112 locals recommend
Saenger Theatre
1111 Canal StThey have amazing events come through! Like Broadway shows on tour! Its a stunning theater that was newly renovated, an incredible gem!
The Aquarium has a wonderful selection of activites and wonders for children and adults alike. My son took part in the penguin experience and the snorkeling experience. Both were incredibly special and unusual! See their website for pricing and sign up availability you will want to do that in advance.
577 locals recommend
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal StThe Aquarium has a wonderful selection of activites and wonders for children and adults alike. My son took part in the penguin experience and the snorkeling experience. Both were incredibly special and unusual! See their website for pricing and sign up availability you will want to do that in advance.
This is a beautiful and petite zoo, it also features a lazy river so bring your swim suit.
157 locals recommend
Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine StThis is a beautiful and petite zoo, it also features a lazy river so bring your swim suit.
One of the few Jazz venues you can bring children, buy your tickets online, 3 shows a night. This a beautiful historic place where greats like Louis Armstrong played. Watch the film A Tuba To Cuba to learn the full story about this special place.
264 locals recommend
Preservation Hall
726 St PeterOne of the few Jazz venues you can bring children, buy your tickets online, 3 shows a night. This a beautiful historic place where greats like Louis Armstrong played. Watch the film A Tuba To Cuba to learn the full story about this special place.
I like to spend a few hours with the kids at the Insectarium then wlak over to the French Quarter.
190 locals recommend
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
1 Canal StI like to spend a few hours with the kids at the Insectarium then wlak over to the French Quarter.
Shopping
Martine Chaisson Gallery
727 Camp StIncredible Art Shows with such beautiful and unique pieces
Fleurty Girl
3137 Magazine StreetGreat local gifts with a fun focus on New Orleans
Dirty Coast
5415 Magazine StGreat local tshirts
Sunday Shop
2025 Magazine StEssentials
Terranovas Supermarket
3308 Esplanade AveAwesome stuffed pork chops.
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade AveConvenient family owned grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad St