Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Famous for a reason. Do like the locals and go for a leisurely lunch and 25 cent martinis. The rest of the day will take care of itself :-)
574 locals recommend
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveFamous for a reason. Do like the locals and go for a leisurely lunch and 25 cent martinis. The rest of the day will take care of itself :-)
Coquette
2800 Magazine StDelightful, but small so make reservations.
Still Perkin'
2727 Prytania St2 blocks away!
Don't miss the scallop or duck tacos and if you like frou-frou drinks get the key lime pie cocktail, yummy!
228 locals recommend
The Rum House
3128 Magazine StDon't miss the scallop or duck tacos and if you like frou-frou drinks get the key lime pie cocktail, yummy!
This place is awesome and converted me to a brussel sprout lover.
36 locals recommend
La Boca Steakhouse
870 Tchoupitoulas StThis place is awesome and converted me to a brussel sprout lover.
Super casual neighborhood sandwich shop. Order at the counter, no table service. Only open for lunch. Best Reuben around.
19 locals recommend
The Grocery
2854 St Charles AveSuper casual neighborhood sandwich shop. Order at the counter, no table service. Only open for lunch. Best Reuben around.
Lovely little Parisian style cafe in the Quarter. They have excellent food, beignets that I think are better than Cafe du Monde's, and a full bar. Thursday nights they have swing dancing upstairs.
Cafe Soule & Maison Soule
720 St Louis StLovely little Parisian style cafe in the Quarter. They have excellent food, beignets that I think are better than Cafe du Monde's, and a full bar. Thursday nights they have swing dancing upstairs.
Sheer awesome spot for a casual breakfast, or anytime really. Excellent coffee.
266 locals recommend
District Donuts Sliders Brew
2209 Magazine StSheer awesome spot for a casual breakfast, or anytime really. Excellent coffee.
Classic greasy spoon, don't go for the decor because it hasn't been updates since the 70's. Go for the food, especially breakfast. No pretenses, no gimmicks.
17 locals recommend
Please-U-Restaurant
1751 St Charles AveClassic greasy spoon, don't go for the decor because it hasn't been updates since the 70's. Go for the food, especially breakfast. No pretenses, no gimmicks.
Mr. John's Steakhouse
2111 St Charles AveSometimes you just need red meat and they do it right.
Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana AveLove this place for brunch!
Firehouse Cafe
Excellent coffee, good vibe
Drinks & Nightlife
Pascal's Manale
1838 Napoleon AveBest barbeque shrimp in town!
Great Happy Hour if you like oysters - 25 cents each! Nice spot to have a cold Lemon Wheat Abita and a dozen raw or char-grilled oysters on the patio or balcony.
57 locals recommend
The Blind Pelican
1628 St Charles AveGreat Happy Hour if you like oysters - 25 cents each! Nice spot to have a cold Lemon Wheat Abita and a dozen raw or char-grilled oysters on the patio or balcony.
Casual neighborhood bar. Some weekends they barbeque oysters right out front.
24 locals recommend
Verret's Lounge
1738 Washington AveCasual neighborhood bar. Some weekends they barbeque oysters right out front.
One of the few places on Bourbon St where the locals still go. Love the ambiance, especially at night when it's lit by candles and there's a piano player.
294 locals recommend
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StOne of the few places on Bourbon St where the locals still go. Love the ambiance, especially at night when it's lit by candles and there's a piano player.
We love having a drink or a snack in this lovely mansion turned hotel. It's beautiful and they often have live music. Don't miss seeing the stained glass dome above the reception desk.
220 locals recommend
The Columns Hotel
3811 St Charles AveWe love having a drink or a snack in this lovely mansion turned hotel. It's beautiful and they often have live music. Don't miss seeing the stained glass dome above the reception desk.
Great wine bar with really good food to boot! Love this place and love that it's walking distance.
188 locals recommend
The Delachaise
3442 St Charles AveGreat wine bar with really good food to boot! Love this place and love that it's walking distance.
Preservation Hall
726 St PeterA must do
Kitschy yes, but they make a great sazerac and there's just something fun about a spinning bar.
251 locals recommend
Carousel Bar
214 Royal StKitschy yes, but they make a great sazerac and there's just something fun about a spinning bar.
Upscale Irish pub, best fish and chips and lots of great seasonal offerings.
18 locals recommend
The Irish House
1432 Saint Charles AvenueUpscale Irish pub, best fish and chips and lots of great seasonal offerings.
Everything Else
Famous for the roast beef po-boy but I can get past the Reuben - love it and love that it's walking distance!
142 locals recommend
Tracey's
3226 Magazine StFamous for the roast beef po-boy but I can get past the Reuben - love it and love that it's walking distance!
My favorite spot on Frenchmen St. Small and cozy, not enough room to dance but that doesn't stop anyone. Good vibe and almost always good music.
521 locals recommend
The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StMy favorite spot on Frenchmen St. Small and cozy, not enough room to dance but that doesn't stop anyone. Good vibe and almost always good music.
Stein's Market and Deli
2207 Magazine StAwesome sandwiches!
Breaux Mart on Magazine
3233 Magazine StThey stock lots of local favorites.
Miles of boardwalk through the swamps and all for free. See the swamps in their natural glory without getting your feet wet! A wonderful way to spend a morning or afternoon.
124 locals recommend
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Miles of boardwalk through the swamps and all for free. See the swamps in their natural glory without getting your feet wet! A wonderful way to spend a morning or afternoon.
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StJust lovely
3 blocks of music clubs, quirky shops, people watching and delicious food. Thursday through Sunday don't miss the Artists' Market, 7pm - 1am, right next to the Spotted Cat.
112 locals recommend
Frenchmen Art Market
2231 Saint Claude Avenue3 blocks of music clubs, quirky shops, people watching and delicious food. Thursday through Sunday don't miss the Artists' Market, 7pm - 1am, right next to the Spotted Cat.
Essentials
The Fresh Market
3338 St Charles AvePlenty of organic fare
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveThey stock plenty of local favorites
Arts & Culture
Spring/Fall - Jazz in the Park, free concerts every Thursday evening!
252 locals recommend
Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart StSpring/Fall - Jazz in the Park, free concerts every Thursday evening!
Spring/Fall - Wednesday at the Square, free concerts every Wednesday evening!
33 locals recommend
Lafayette Square
South Maestri StreetSpring/Fall - Wednesday at the Square, free concerts every Wednesday evening!
Entertainment & Activities
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal StFun for all ages!