Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Great creole food in the heart of Jackson Square... love the red dining room, courtyard bar, balcony viewing, and hidden exotic Den upstairs.
95 locals recommend
Muriel's Jackson Square
801 Chartres StGreat creole food in the heart of Jackson Square... love the red dining room, courtyard bar, balcony viewing, and hidden exotic Den upstairs.
Best Gelato in town, love the Turbo Dog Dark chocolate and a wander in Pirate's alley.
48 locals recommend
La Divina Cafe e Gelateria
621 Saint PeterBest Gelato in town, love the Turbo Dog Dark chocolate and a wander in Pirate's alley.
Great for hosting Business dinner's, steaks and seafood always the best
83 locals recommend
Mr. B's Bistro
201 Royal StreetGreat for hosting Business dinner's, steaks and seafood always the best
Slice Pizzeria
1513 St Charles AveBest Pizza! love the mussel appetizer
Enjoy best shrimp poboy and a beer under the big tent or at the bar... If you are lucky, you may catch the Mardi Gras indians on Bayou St.John on Super Sunday.
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveEnjoy best shrimp poboy and a beer under the big tent or at the bar... If you are lucky, you may catch the Mardi Gras indians on Bayou St.John on Super Sunday.
Great traditional french cuisine in unique dining room built around a large oak tree. Love the escargot, alsacian riesling, and brunch selections.
314 locals recommend
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveGreat traditional french cuisine in unique dining room built around a large oak tree. Love the escargot, alsacian riesling, and brunch selections.
Our favorite neighborhood restaurant, Chef Susan Spicer has wood oven pizza, seafood, and steaks with an international twists.
25 locals recommend
Mondo
900 Harrison AveOur favorite neighborhood restaurant, Chef Susan Spicer has wood oven pizza, seafood, and steaks with an international twists.
Chef John Besh great cocktail bar and Nola food with some hearty German dishes and seafood. Great business lunch spot.
113 locals recommend
Luke
333 St Charles AveChef John Besh great cocktail bar and Nola food with some hearty German dishes and seafood. Great business lunch spot.
Best Burger on the PLANET, made from Filet Mignon ground grilled and never patted down... forget hurricanes... You will want a Monsoon.
386 locals recommend
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveBest Burger on the PLANET, made from Filet Mignon ground grilled and never patted down... forget hurricanes... You will want a Monsoon.
El Gato Negro - French Market
81 French Market PlGreat tacos, sangria and margheritas!
Drago's - Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras StBest Chargrilled Oysters and fresh Nola seafood
Grungy hipster wine bar with amazing tapas... it's not really a courtyard but a big yard, and usually features a delightful quartet at sunset. #hipsteralert
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveGrungy hipster wine bar with amazing tapas... it's not really a courtyard but a big yard, and usually features a delightful quartet at sunset. #hipsteralert
Pho Tau Bay Restaurant
1565 Tulane AveGreat Pho, vietnamese poboys, and uber light on the wallet
Mona's Cafe
3901 Banks StBest Hummus, lentil soup, lamb, and a market
Best Pimms cup, and refuge for Napoleon Bonaparte in exile... Viva La France!
112 locals recommend
Napoleon House
500 Chartres StBest Pimms cup, and refuge for Napoleon Bonaparte in exile... Viva La France!
Great oysters and traditional nola seafood, usually with no line :)
98 locals recommend
Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
7400 Lakeshore DrGreat oysters and traditional nola seafood, usually with no line :)
Best sandwiches for a quick bite in the back of Cochon! Chef Donald serves authentic cajun yumm
448 locals recommend
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StBest sandwiches for a quick bite in the back of Cochon! Chef Donald serves authentic cajun yumm
Great duck gumbo and southern food by Chef John Besh. $10 lunch specials are a steal.
17 locals recommend
Borgne
601 Loyola AveGreat duck gumbo and southern food by Chef John Besh. $10 lunch specials are a steal.
New italian: I love the beet salad, pizza, and awesome pastas. Trendy bywater next to NOCCA.
100 locals recommend
Mariza
2900 Chartres StreetNew italian: I love the beet salad, pizza, and awesome pastas. Trendy bywater next to NOCCA.
Hottest Gastro Pub centrally located in the French Quarter, great cocktails and comfy courtyard.
150 locals recommend
Sylvain
625 Chartres StHottest Gastro Pub centrally located in the French Quarter, great cocktails and comfy courtyard.
The best creole new orleans food in a casual setting. Convenient if you want to stay in Gentilly.
27 locals recommend
The Munch Factory
6514 Congress DriveThe best creole new orleans food in a casual setting. Convenient if you want to stay in Gentilly.
The Franklin
2600 Dauphine StreetGreat oysters and craft cocktails
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local music on Frenchmen 'the bourbon street for locals' and always great german beers on tap, including Optimator.
387 locals recommend
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen StGreat local music on Frenchmen 'the bourbon street for locals' and always great german beers on tap, including Optimator.
Wine tasting around the world via an automated vend pour via debit card. Grab a cheese board and taste 4 oz or full glasses :)
20 locals recommend
W.I.N.O.
610 Tchoupitoulas StWine tasting around the world via an automated vend pour via debit card. Grab a cheese board and taste 4 oz or full glasses :)
Vintage video game arcade for all my geek manchild friends, always fun.
76 locals recommend
Barcadia New Orleans
601 Tchoupitoulas StVintage video game arcade for all my geek manchild friends, always fun.
International and local microbrews on tap, including NOLA Brew and Abita, great courtyard to watch the Saints game.
184 locals recommend
The Bulldog, Uptown
3236 Magazine StInternational and local microbrews on tap, including NOLA Brew and Abita, great courtyard to watch the Saints game.
Great courtyard and spot to watch the game! Great burgers, wraps and drinks.
36 locals recommend
Down the Hatch
1921 Sophie Wright PlGreat courtyard and spot to watch the game! Great burgers, wraps and drinks.
Molly's at the Market
1107 Decatur StSubversive political poetry ensues here
The tap room of our local microbrew, home of Hopitoulas, Nola Blonde, and other awesome brews.
140 locals recommend
NOLA Brewing Co.
3033 Tchoupitoulas StThe tap room of our local microbrew, home of Hopitoulas, Nola Blonde, and other awesome brews.
Generous BBQ, the best cole slaw, and a funky beaded piano.
8 locals recommend
The Ugly Dog Saloon and BBQ
401 Andrew Higgins BlvdGenerous BBQ, the best cole slaw, and a funky beaded piano.
The Dungeon
738 Toulouse StAnsi and metal heads love the dungeon, but ONLY after midnight.
Arts & Culture
Meander through the whimsical sculpture garden after viewing the standard or revolving collections.
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirMeander through the whimsical sculpture garden after viewing the standard or revolving collections.
Rock 'N' Bowl
3016 S Carrollton AveLive music and bowling, always fun to catch a zydeco band or funk
Michalopoulos
617 Bienville StMost acclaimed local artist, beautiful architecturals, vivid colors!
Rent some kayaks, water boots, party barge, or just enjoy the food, live music, and breeze off the lake. Country music by day, R&B Nola funk at night.
Pontchartrain Landing
6001 France RdRent some kayaks, water boots, party barge, or just enjoy the food, live music, and breeze off the lake. Country music by day, R&B Nola funk at night.
NOLA Motorsports Park
11075 Nicolle BlvdRace some cars! Adrenaline!
The Civic Theatre
510 O'Keefe AveCheck the lineup, some great comedians and live music
Small film theater that serve tapas and cocktails, 21+
136 locals recommend
Cinebarre Theatre Regal Cinemas
333 Canal StSmall film theater that serve tapas and cocktails, 21+
Essentials
Small organic market that has great artisan breads, vegan, and local grain fed lamb and beef.
195 locals recommend
New Orleans Food Co-Op
2372 St Claude AveSmall organic market that has great artisan breads, vegan, and local grain fed lamb and beef.
Home of the Muffuletta! Grab an italian soda or glass of wine and crowd around the counter for the best sandwich :)
128 locals recommend
Central Grocery & Deli
923 Decatur StHome of the Muffuletta! Grab an italian soda or glass of wine and crowd around the counter for the best sandwich :)
Broad market is convenient without the continuous crowds that overwhelm at the uptown and metairie locations.
736 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StBroad market is convenient without the continuous crowds that overwhelm at the uptown and metairie locations.
Good Eggs NOLA
4040 Euphrosine StreetGood Eggs will deliver fresh farmer's market food to our house! goodeggs(dot)com
Shopping
Fleurty Girl
3137 Magazine StreetBest Nola T-shirt shop!
Nordstrom RACK, cheap shopping, and individual brands, including Nike, with a great river view and busy food courtyard.
192 locals recommend
Nordstrom Rack
500 Port of New Orleans PlNordstrom RACK, cheap shopping, and individual brands, including Nike, with a great river view and busy food courtyard.
Everything Else
New Orleans Healing Center
2372 St Claude AveTherapeutic massage, art, yoga, and music
Belladonna Day Spa
2900 Magazine StGreat day spa and luxury gifts
Croissant D'Or Patisserie
617 Ursulines AveBest coffee shop, pastries, quiche and cakes!
Bike riding, paddle boats, and kayaking on Bayou St. John... there is even a gondola if you reserve it in advance www.nolagondolan.com
Big Lake Trail
Bike riding, paddle boats, and kayaking on Bayou St. John... there is even a gondola if you reserve it in advance www.nolagondolan.com
Get intimate around the piano for some cabaret or broadway tunes
294 locals recommend
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StGet intimate around the piano for some cabaret or broadway tunes
Sightseeing
Authentic Beautiful Creole French Plantation tour that digs into the real racial and gender issues of the period. not sentimental nor nostalgic
31 locals recommend
Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site
2247 LA-18Authentic Beautiful Creole French Plantation tour that digs into the real racial and gender issues of the period. not sentimental nor nostalgic
Beautiful 2 mile Cypress walking trail with alligators, frogs, cranes, snakes, and spiders :)
124 locals recommend
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Beautiful 2 mile Cypress walking trail with alligators, frogs, cranes, snakes, and spiders :)
Smithsonian archival individual stories bring life to history. They also have a nice happy hour in the American Sector 40s themed restaurant.
804 locals recommend
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StSmithsonian archival individual stories bring life to history. They also have a nice happy hour in the American Sector 40s themed restaurant.
Charter a yacht on the lake! Wednesday night is race night in the spring and fall.
New Orleans Yacht Club
403 N Roadway StCharter a yacht on the lake! Wednesday night is race night in the spring and fall.
Rent bikes and cover the park, or a paddleboat through the sculpture garden!
8 locals recommend
Big Lake
Rent bikes and cover the park, or a paddleboat through the sculpture garden!