New Orleans Guide: Mid-City and Beyond!
Outdoor Beauty
City Park is amazing! It's full of gorgeous oak trees with long mossy limbs. It is the largest municipal park in the country, larger than Central Park in NYC. Most people don't know that!
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrCity Park is amazing! It's full of gorgeous oak trees with long mossy limbs. It is the largest municipal park in the country, larger than Central Park in NYC. Most people don't know that!
Whatever you do during your time in New Orleans, do not miss the Sculpture Garden!!! It is easily one of my favorite spots in the city and it's close enough to walk from my place.
161 locals recommend
Sculpture Garden
1 Collins Diboll CirWhatever you do during your time in New Orleans, do not miss the Sculpture Garden!!! It is easily one of my favorite spots in the city and it's close enough to walk from my place.
It's only 3 blocks away and it's truly lovely: a quaint bayou that runs all the way down to City Park. Locals ride bikes, kayak and picnic there.
238 locals recommend
Bayou St John
It's only 3 blocks away and it's truly lovely: a quaint bayou that runs all the way down to City Park. Locals ride bikes, kayak and picnic there.
A great park that boasts many local weekend festivals during festival season and drumming on Sundays at Congo Square. French Quarter adjacent.
252 locals recommend
Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart StA great park that boasts many local weekend festivals during festival season and drumming on Sundays at Congo Square. French Quarter adjacent.
Another phenomenal park just off the St. Charles Streetcar line, right next to the zoo
893 locals recommend
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StAnother phenomenal park just off the St. Charles Streetcar line, right next to the zoo
Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine StOur zoo is wonderful. Don't take my word for it; see for yourself!
Window Shopping & People Watching
Not in the neighborhood, but worth trekking out for!
If you're into boutique shopping and people watching, Magazine Street is for you! Located in the Garden District, Magazine is home to the most restaurants, shops, and galleries in one place in all of New Orleans: 6 miles of pure shopping pleasure! Feel free to ask for specific recommendations on Magazine Street and I will be happy to share my knowledge!
396 locals recommend
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetIf you're into boutique shopping and people watching, Magazine Street is for you! Located in the Garden District, Magazine is home to the most restaurants, shops, and galleries in one place in all of New Orleans: 6 miles of pure shopping pleasure! Feel free to ask for specific recommendations on Magazine Street and I will be happy to share my knowledge!
My favorite street in the Quarter, bordered from end-to-end by Esplanade Avenue and Canal Street. All the best art galleries.
156 locals recommend
Royal Street
Royal StreetMy favorite street in the Quarter, bordered from end-to-end by Esplanade Avenue and Canal Street. All the best art galleries.
Frenchmen art market! Local artists selling things! Surrounded by jazz clubs :)
13 locals recommend
Palace Market
619 Frenchmen StFrenchmen art market! Local artists selling things! Surrounded by jazz clubs :)
Restaurants in the Neighborhood
Most of these are walkable from the house!
Creole Italian fare super close and walkable from the house, only 3 or 4 blocks, on our very street! home of my *FAVORITE* po-boy: the fried green tomato shrimp remoulade! Lucky me I can just walk there!!! now you can too ;)
honorable mention to the frenchulatta, whis is what they're known for. yummy huge sandwiches abound! this place has been open since the 1940's and it shows, in the best possible way!
86 locals recommend
Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar
3636 Bienville StCreole Italian fare super close and walkable from the house, only 3 or 4 blocks, on our very street! home of my *FAVORITE* po-boy: the fried green tomato shrimp remoulade! Lucky me I can just walk there!!! now you can too ;)
honorable mention to the frenchulatta, whis is what they're known for. yummy huge sandwiches abound! this place has been open since the 1940's and it shows, in the best possible way!
Lots of great seafood and other creole favorites. Menu rotates daily and it's super popular, with good reason. The chargrilled oysters will CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!!!! A stone's throw from the house ;)
196 locals recommend
Neyow's Creole Café
3332 Bienville StLots of great seafood and other creole favorites. Menu rotates daily and it's super popular, with good reason. The chargrilled oysters will CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!!!! A stone's throw from the house ;)
Arguably the most popular po-boy spot in the city. Closed on Tuesdays. Near the bayou for a picnic on a nice day, or at least a walk afterwards!
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveArguably the most popular po-boy spot in the city. Closed on Tuesdays. Near the bayou for a picnic on a nice day, or at least a walk afterwards!
This place is so very close, literally at the end of the block. If I threw a rock hard enough I'd probably hit it! I'm not a big meat eater so I've never eaten here, but it's popular and I've heard good things.
24 locals recommend
Piece Of Meat
3301 Bienville StThis place is so very close, literally at the end of the block. If I threw a rock hard enough I'd probably hit it! I'm not a big meat eater so I've never eaten here, but it's popular and I've heard good things.
This place truly rocks. They have a menu for meat eaters and a menu for vegans, both identical. The bread is to die for!
Trilly Cheesesteaks
3735 Ulloa StThis place truly rocks. They have a menu for meat eaters and a menu for vegans, both identical. The bread is to die for!
Gorgeous fine dining restaurant converted from an old church. The building is stunning both inside and out. Romantic vibes.
62 locals recommend
Vessel NOLA
3835 Iberville StGorgeous fine dining restaurant converted from an old church. The building is stunning both inside and out. Romantic vibes.
Yummy Mediterranean food! Such a cute place, feels very Brooklyn-y to me. Sandwiched between cute wine bar Swirl and one of our most beloved coffee houses, Fairgrinds Cafe.
237 locals recommend
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StYummy Mediterranean food! Such a cute place, feels very Brooklyn-y to me. Sandwiched between cute wine bar Swirl and one of our most beloved coffee houses, Fairgrinds Cafe.
Fine yet unpretentious French bistro. Fancy without being stuffy. You'll see people dressed up and people in t-shirts. It's all good here. Perfect location just off Esplanade avenue. Very cozy. A great people watching spot.
314 locals recommend
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveFine yet unpretentious French bistro. Fancy without being stuffy. You'll see people dressed up and people in t-shirts. It's all good here. Perfect location just off Esplanade avenue. Very cozy. A great people watching spot.
There are many gems on this list, but Marjie's takes the cake. Their food is, quite simply, incredible. It's best described as a fusion of Southeast Asian flavors with local seafood and regional dishes. Their menu will incorporate whatever they find at the farmers market that day or whatever fresh catch someone happens to bring in! Also they have a cute back patio seating area if the weather's nice.
Pro tip: go for lunch. More bang for your buck. Also visit their FB or IG to see what specials they may have on the menu that day.
49 locals recommend
Marjie's Grill
320 S Broad StThere are many gems on this list, but Marjie's takes the cake. Their food is, quite simply, incredible. It's best described as a fusion of Southeast Asian flavors with local seafood and regional dishes. Their menu will incorporate whatever they find at the farmers market that day or whatever fresh catch someone happens to bring in! Also they have a cute back patio seating area if the weather's nice.
Pro tip: go for lunch. More bang for your buck. Also visit their FB or IG to see what specials they may have on the menu that day.
One of my favorite restaurants in town! I love it so much. Spanish inspired tapas. Cute outdoor seating!
257 locals recommend
Lola's
3312 Esplanade AveOne of my favorite restaurants in town! I love it so much. Spanish inspired tapas. Cute outdoor seating!
This is the spot to get boiled crawfish if you're here during the season! 1/2 priced margaritas on Wednesdays. Walkable from the house!
70 locals recommend
Bevi Seafood Co.
236 N Carrollton AveThis is the spot to get boiled crawfish if you're here during the season! 1/2 priced margaritas on Wednesdays. Walkable from the house!
Drinks & Nightlife in our Neighborhood
Mid-City!
Nearby, large patio area, sportsball, kitchen, popular with the locals! excellent selection of beers.
356 locals recommend
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayNearby, large patio area, sportsball, kitchen, popular with the locals! excellent selection of beers.
Wine bar just a block away! i come here often. if we get along i may join you! cozy atmosphere, cheese plates. happy hour til 6:30. Patio connects to the beer garden for people who want both wine and beer.
133 locals recommend
Bayou Wine Garden
315 N RendonWine bar just a block away! i come here often. if we get along i may join you! cozy atmosphere, cheese plates. happy hour til 6:30. Patio connects to the beer garden for people who want both wine and beer.
Many beers on tap, food trucks, and the BEST frozen margarita in town! A huge patio, rocking chairs, and a fire pit for chilly nights. TVs for sports games if that's your thing.
107 locals recommend
Wrong Iron On The Greenway
3532 Toulouse StMany beers on tap, food trucks, and the BEST frozen margarita in town! A huge patio, rocking chairs, and a fire pit for chilly nights. TVs for sports games if that's your thing.
Local dive. Punk shows. Occasional karaoke, movie, and dance nights. You won't find tourists here.
68 locals recommend
Banks Street Bar & Grill
4401 Banks StLocal dive. Punk shows. Occasional karaoke, movie, and dance nights. You won't find tourists here.
Neighborhood dive with killer cocktails and food pop-ups. Local favorite.
223 locals recommend
Pal's Lounge
949 N RendonNeighborhood dive with killer cocktails and food pop-ups. Local favorite.
Essentials
walkable grocery and convenient stores
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad Stonly 3 or 4 blocks away
CVS
500 N Carrollton Ave500 N Carrollton Ave. Right off the Greenway!
Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields Ave4001 Canal Street at Carrollton Ave. Walkable from Bienville or Canal
Coffee shops, cafes, and other fun stuff!
Self-explanatory :)
A four screen cinema right down the street! They show a mix of blockbusters, classics, and indies so there's always something for everyone.
155 locals recommend
The Broad Theater
636 N Broad StA four screen cinema right down the street! They show a mix of blockbusters, classics, and indies so there's always something for everyone.
Fair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce De Leon StA local favorite. Super cozy in a lovely location.
Southern Rep Theatre
2533 Columbus Streetperforming arts venue of stage productions
If you're a coffee aficionado, this place is for you. They take it very seriously (but in a fun way!)
16 locals recommend
Coffee Science
410 S Broad StIf you're a coffee aficionado, this place is for you. They take it very seriously (but in a fun way!)
The Station
4400 Bienville Stcoffee and pastries right down the street
Uxi Duxi
4901 Canal StA cafe serving kava beverages, juices, and herbal teas. Super cute and inviting!
Literally just down the street, Norma's is a bakery specializing in traditional North and Central American pastries and bites. Their deli and bakery menu includes selections like flan, churros, empanadas both sweet and savory, and Cuban sandwiches.
31 locals recommend
Norma's Sweets Bakery
2925 Bienville StLiterally just down the street, Norma's is a bakery specializing in traditional North and Central American pastries and bites. Their deli and bakery menu includes selections like flan, churros, empanadas both sweet and savory, and Cuban sandwiches.
Not in the neighborhood, but here's a super-cool underground arcade! Almost any arcade game you could want to play on actual arcade cabinets.
7 locals recommend
Sea Cave Arcade
3000 St Claude AveNot in the neighborhood, but here's a super-cool underground arcade! Almost any arcade game you could want to play on actual arcade cabinets.
This place opened right next to the movie theater during covid where they did outdoor screenings. Now it's an open-air live music venue!
17 locals recommend
The Broadside
600 N Broad StThis place opened right next to the movie theater during covid where they did outdoor screenings. Now it's an open-air live music venue!
This place is so delightful and unique, it's hard to give a description that does it justice. Think quirky repurposed odds and ends built into musical instruments divvied into structures and stations. Local and touring artists and musicians perform here and it's always super creative and out of the box... the environment promotes it. There are also occasional seasonal markets and open hours for the public to explore and play around.
https://musicboxvillage.com/
75 locals recommend
The Music Box Village
4557 N Rampart StThis place is so delightful and unique, it's hard to give a description that does it justice. Think quirky repurposed odds and ends built into musical instruments divvied into structures and stations. Local and touring artists and musicians perform here and it's always super creative and out of the box... the environment promotes it. There are also occasional seasonal markets and open hours for the public to explore and play around.
https://musicboxvillage.com/
Getting Around
Your primary streetcar stop will be Canal at Lopez. You'll recognize it from the Church or the large fenced in field next to Warren Easton High School.
Canal at Lopez (Out) station
Your primary streetcar stop will be Canal at Lopez. You'll recognize it from the Church or the large fenced in field next to Warren Easton High School.
The Lafitte Greenway is a bicycle/pedestrian trail and green corridor connecting neighborhoods from Armstrong Park at the foot of the French Quarter to City Park here in Mid-City. It is quite literally behind my house at the end of the block! Spans 2.6 miles.
90 locals recommend
Lafitte Greenway
North Prieur StreetThe Lafitte Greenway is a bicycle/pedestrian trail and green corridor connecting neighborhoods from Armstrong Park at the foot of the French Quarter to City Park here in Mid-City. It is quite literally behind my house at the end of the block! Spans 2.6 miles.