Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Vegan and vegetarian friendly. Local produce. Outdoor seating. Dog Friendly.
376 locals recommend
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StVegan and vegetarian friendly. Local produce. Outdoor seating. Dog Friendly.
High quality dining with a hole-in -the-wall feel. Locally sourced menu changes seasonally. Eclectic, fun, casual atmosphere.
86 locals recommend
Suis Generis
3219 Burgundy StHigh quality dining with a hole-in -the-wall feel. Locally sourced menu changes seasonally. Eclectic, fun, casual atmosphere.
Stop in for a quick breakfast biscuit to go, or order from the New Orleans style breakfast and lunch menu. Also try one of the home-made pastries. Outside dining, dog friendly, free WiFi.
175 locals recommend
Who Dat Coffee Cafe
2401 Burgundy StStop in for a quick breakfast biscuit to go, or order from the New Orleans style breakfast and lunch menu. Also try one of the home-made pastries. Outside dining, dog friendly, free WiFi.
$3 breakfast pastry selection daily. Full cafe menu for dining in. Great coffee and tea. Dog Friendly sidewalk dining.
140 locals recommend
Bywater Bakery
3624 Dauphine St$3 breakfast pastry selection daily. Full cafe menu for dining in. Great coffee and tea. Dog Friendly sidewalk dining.
Biergarten in the Bywater! Outdoor dining available. Amazing pretzels!
73 locals recommend
Bratz Y'all! Bistro • Bakery • Biergarten
617-B Piety StBiergarten in the Bywater! Outdoor dining available. Amazing pretzels!
Build your own pasta or choose one of their specialties. Great beer on tap selection, too.
59 locals recommend
Arabella Casa Di Pasta
2258 St Claude AveBuild your own pasta or choose one of their specialties. Great beer on tap selection, too.
Artisan Bar and Cafe
2514 St Claude AveBeer, burgers, what more do you want?
Gourmet food at a hole-in-the-wall cafe. Amazing menu changes seasonally. Outdoor dining.
193 locals recommend
Sneaky Pickle
3200 Burgundy StGourmet food at a hole-in-the-wall cafe. Amazing menu changes seasonally. Outdoor dining.
Jack Dempsey's Restaurant
738 Poland AveOld school New Orleans food. Bring your appetite.
The Joint
701 Mazant StGreat Bar-B-Que. The Joint is "Always Smokin'"!
Come get a plate lunch or a sandwich at one of the neighborhood's iconic establishments.
81 locals recommend
Frady's One Stop Food Store
3231 Dauphine St Come get a plate lunch or a sandwich at one of the neighborhood's iconic establishments.
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StAwesome revolving menu of seasonal pizza toppings. Delivery available.
460 locals recommend
Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StAwesome revolving menu of seasonal pizza toppings. Delivery available.
Great burgers, large selection of beer on tap, TV's for essential sports coverage.
116 locals recommend
Junction Bar & Grill
3021 St Claude AveGreat burgers, large selection of beer on tap, TV's for essential sports coverage.
Red's Chinese
3048 St Claude AveShake Sugary
3304 St Claude AveSweets, breakfast, coffee-everything you need to start your day.
Great food form a kitchen that is open late. Awesome live entertainment.
47 locals recommend
Bar Redux
801 Poland AveGreat food form a kitchen that is open late. Awesome live entertainment.
Got $5? Amazing food at a great price. Brisket enchiladas are a favorite!
34 locals recommend
Rosalita's Backyard Tacos 🌮
3304 St Claude AveGot $5? Amazing food at a great price. Brisket enchiladas are a favorite!
Melba's Poboys
1525 Elysian Fields AvenueEfficient and convenient.
Serving classic New Orleans cuisine and authentic Korean dishes, Morrow’s has quickly grown to national acclaim as a local hotspot, with a thoughtfully curated ambiance serving hearty portions of delicious food!
119 locals recommend
Morrow's
2438 St Claude AveServing classic New Orleans cuisine and authentic Korean dishes, Morrow’s has quickly grown to national acclaim as a local hotspot, with a thoughtfully curated ambiance serving hearty portions of delicious food!
Alma, prepared by Chef Melissa Araujo, celebrates modern Honduran cuisine. Honduran classics with fresh and local ingredients.
37 locals recommend
Alma Cafe
800 Louisa StAlma, prepared by Chef Melissa Araujo, celebrates modern Honduran cuisine. Honduran classics with fresh and local ingredients.
Classical Thai Cuisine in New Orleans since 2003. Designated as a “Thai Select Premium” restaurant by the Royal Thai Government.
138 locals recommend
SukhoThai
2200 Royal StClassical Thai Cuisine in New Orleans since 2003. Designated as a “Thai Select Premium” restaurant by the Royal Thai Government.
Drinks & Nightlife
Anyone can get to Bourbon street. Are you brave enough to party like a native?
Great music, friendly atmosphere. Drop in performances from Grammy-award winning artists!
221 locals recommend
Vaughan's Lounge
4229 Dauphine StGreat music, friendly atmosphere. Drop in performances from Grammy-award winning artists!
Owned for generations by the Markey family, this local pub is the main hangout spot for the neighborhood.
392 locals recommend
Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
1418 Magazine StreetOwned for generations by the Markey family, this local pub is the main hangout spot for the neighborhood.
The Country Club is open to the public. Adults-only. Stop in for gourmet dinner, or a high end cocktail. Don't miss weekend brunch poolside.
451 locals recommend
The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetThe Country Club is open to the public. Adults-only. Stop in for gourmet dinner, or a high end cocktail. Don't miss weekend brunch poolside.
Food, music, and wine. Bacchanal is a great place to try exotic cheeses and catch a show.
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveFood, music, and wine. Bacchanal is a great place to try exotic cheeses and catch a show.
Comedy, burlesque, theater, music, drag show, and everything else!
264 locals recommend
Allways Lounge and Theater
2240 St Claude AveComedy, burlesque, theater, music, drag show, and everything else!
One of the oldest pubs in the neighborhood. Laid back and low key place to have a cocktail.
108 locals recommend
Bud Rips
900 Piety StOne of the oldest pubs in the neighborhood. Laid back and low key place to have a cocktail.
Siberia Lounge
2227 St Claude AveGreat place to catch a show. Slavic food restaurant in the back.
Great local micro-brewery. Pleaseant outdoor seating. 3 blocks away!
72 locals recommend
Parleaux Beer Lab
634 Lesseps StGreat local micro-brewery. Pleaseant outdoor seating. 3 blocks away!
Kajun’s Pub has its doors open 24 hours a day and has become a haven for New Orleans locals, a shelter for neighbors during Hurricane Katrina, a safe place for LGBTQ folks, a watering hole for late night service industry workers, a party for college students, a memorable night out for tourists, a home away from home for our regulars, and a fun, welcoming karaoke bar
for EVERYONE.
220 locals recommend
Kajun's Pub
2256 St Claude AveKajun’s Pub has its doors open 24 hours a day and has become a haven for New Orleans locals, a shelter for neighbors during Hurricane Katrina, a safe place for LGBTQ folks, a watering hole for late night service industry workers, a party for college students, a memorable night out for tourists, a home away from home for our regulars, and a fun, welcoming karaoke bar
for EVERYONE.
HiHo Lounge prides itself on New Orleans musical tradition. HiHo is regarded as an underground alternative arts venue that hosts live music events every night of the week. The music will satisfy any ear, with genres ranging from hip-hop, funk, or indie rock. Beyond the music, HiHo has great drink specials everyday and inexpensive small plates made with local ingredients.
297 locals recommend
Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveHiHo Lounge prides itself on New Orleans musical tradition. HiHo is regarded as an underground alternative arts venue that hosts live music events every night of the week. The music will satisfy any ear, with genres ranging from hip-hop, funk, or indie rock. Beyond the music, HiHo has great drink specials everyday and inexpensive small plates made with local ingredients.
B J's Lounge
4301 Burgundy StIt's a dive, y'all. Like a deep dive.
Mimi's serves classic cocktails with our own bit of personality and charm because we have the best bar staff in town.
Over 20 types of Vodka, Gin and Rum, 10 types of Tequila and an abundance of Whiskeys.
673 locals recommend
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetMimi's serves classic cocktails with our own bit of personality and charm because we have the best bar staff in town.
Over 20 types of Vodka, Gin and Rum, 10 types of Tequila and an abundance of Whiskeys.
Capulet
3014 Dauphine StRooftop dining and cocktails with a river view. Lots of vegan options.
For over 30 years, Snug Harbor has provided the best in live jazz & great regional cooking at reasonable prices.
Music show tip: go upstairs to the balcony and sit in front of the sound booth.
273 locals recommend
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen StFor over 30 years, Snug Harbor has provided the best in live jazz & great regional cooking at reasonable prices.
Music show tip: go upstairs to the balcony and sit in front of the sound booth.
Parks & Nature
Walk along the river to the French Quarter while taking in the breathtaking view of the city skyline. Off-leash dog area is located at the Bartholomew entrance.
423 locals recommend
Crescent Park
2300 N Peters StWalk along the river to the French Quarter while taking in the breathtaking view of the city skyline. Off-leash dog area is located at the Bartholomew entrance.
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve protects the natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta region. It is named after French pirate Jean Lafitte and consists of six separate sites and a park headquarters.
124 locals recommend
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve protects the natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta region. It is named after French pirate Jean Lafitte and consists of six separate sites and a park headquarters.
Essentials
Open 24 hours a day. Great place to stock the kitchen. Mardi Gras supplies are upstairs. No alcoholic beverages sold on site.
211 locals recommend
Mardi Gras Zone Supermarket
2706 Royal StOpen 24 hours a day. Great place to stock the kitchen. Mardi Gras supplies are upstairs. No alcoholic beverages sold on site.
Best beer selection in town! Local breweries and recognized brands.
64 locals recommend
Hank's Super Market
2634 St Claude AveBest beer selection in town! Local breweries and recognized brands.
Savage Beauty Salon
1530 Burgundy StGreat place for a haircut. Also offers waxing services.
Mike's food mart
3935 St Claude AveBeer and pantry essentials.
Anytime Fitness
4600 Freret StLibrary card required. Also a Blue Bike station for pick-up and drop-off.
14 locals recommend
Alvar Library
913 Alvar StLibrary card required. Also a Blue Bike station for pick-up and drop-off.
She Comes in Peace
2025 Chartres StSalon and costume shop
Robért Fresh Market
135 Robert E Lee BlvdEverything Else
This is a locally owned pet and art supplies store. Bring your furry friend to the private dog park out back with agility equipment.
NOLA Bark Market
3041 N Rampart StThis is a locally owned pet and art supplies store. Bring your furry friend to the private dog park out back with agility equipment.
Getting Around
Bus stop is only one block away. RTA Website has a handy Trip Planner that maps your route anywhere in the city on the bus or streetcar.
54 locals recommend
Regional Transit Authority
2817 Canal StBus stop is only one block away. RTA Website has a handy Trip Planner that maps your route anywhere in the city on the bus or streetcar.
Professional, prompt service for anywhere in the city. Trip to the French Quarter is typically about $15 with a tip.
20 locals recommend
United Cabs Inc.
1634 Euterpe StProfessional, prompt service for anywhere in the city. Trip to the French Quarter is typically about $15 with a tip.
Bokah Bikes
4233 St Claude AveBike repair and rental
Entertainment & Activities
Get around like the locals do. Bike rental available for low hourly rates.
17 locals recommend
Alex's Bikes
607 Marigny StGet around like the locals do. Bike rental available for low hourly rates.
Since the 1920s, Sylvester’s family has been a part of New Orleans music entertainment.
“On my mother’s, side my grandmother had a place, my mother had a place and then I took over from her. On my daddy’s side, my great uncle had a place, my daddy had a place and here I am again,” Sylvester said.
39 locals recommend
Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club
1931 St Claude AveSince the 1920s, Sylvester’s family has been a part of New Orleans music entertainment.
“On my mother’s, side my grandmother had a place, my mother had a place and then I took over from her. On my daddy’s side, my great uncle had a place, my daddy had a place and here I am again,” Sylvester said.