Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
If you're looking for King Cake, look no further. Be sure to place your order early to enjoy this classic Mardi Gras season pastry!
6 locals recommend
Haydel's Bakery
4037 Jefferson HwyIf you're looking for King Cake, look no further. Be sure to place your order early to enjoy this classic Mardi Gras season pastry!
Top notch coffee with a great ambiance. If Starbucks, CC's, and PJ's just don't cut it, Revelator is the place to go for quality brews.
10 locals recommend
Revelator Coffee Company
3700 Orleans AveTop notch coffee with a great ambiance. If Starbucks, CC's, and PJ's just don't cut it, Revelator is the place to go for quality brews.
Explore the Bywater neighborhood while enjoying live music in the lush courtyard, as well as an excellent selection of fine wines and cheeses.
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveExplore the Bywater neighborhood while enjoying live music in the lush courtyard, as well as an excellent selection of fine wines and cheeses.
Traditional creole dining and nightly live shows from 8pm to 11pm Wednesday through Sunday, on Decatur near the French Market.
28 locals recommend
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
1204 Decatur StreetTraditional creole dining and nightly live shows from 8pm to 11pm Wednesday through Sunday, on Decatur near the French Market.
Central Grocery is the home of the original muffaletta, an Italian-American classic you can only find in New Orleans. We have to warn you though, this monster sandwich is not for the faint of heart - half of a muffaletta loaded with salami, cheese, and house made olive giardiniera is more than enough for one hungry traveler! Take home a jar of giardiniera as a great souvenir.
128 locals recommend
Central Grocery & Deli
923 Decatur StCentral Grocery is the home of the original muffaletta, an Italian-American classic you can only find in New Orleans. We have to warn you though, this monster sandwich is not for the faint of heart - half of a muffaletta loaded with salami, cheese, and house made olive giardiniera is more than enough for one hungry traveler! Take home a jar of giardiniera as a great souvenir.
This 50 year old dive has the best burgers in the city, and is conveniently located near the Frenchman Street jazz clubs.
386 locals recommend
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveThis 50 year old dive has the best burgers in the city, and is conveniently located near the Frenchman Street jazz clubs.
Seed is the best vegan restaurant in the city, offering veggie twists on southern classics. You'll love the contemporary atmosphere and the Southern Fried Nuggets!
67 locals recommend
Seed
1330 Prytania StSeed is the best vegan restaurant in the city, offering veggie twists on southern classics. You'll love the contemporary atmosphere and the Southern Fried Nuggets!
No trip to New Orleans is complete without beignets and cafe au lait from Cafe du Monde. Enjoy the best street art and music in the outdoor courtyard any time, any day!
703 locals recommend
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StNo trip to New Orleans is complete without beignets and cafe au lait from Cafe du Monde. Enjoy the best street art and music in the outdoor courtyard any time, any day!
A joint venture of two celebrity chefs showcasing local flavors, the perfect dinner choice for the foodies looking for cutting edge local fine dining.
59 locals recommend
Restaurant R'evolution
777 Bienville StA joint venture of two celebrity chefs showcasing local flavors, the perfect dinner choice for the foodies looking for cutting edge local fine dining.
Our go-to choice for seafood in the French Quarter, only a block off Bourbon Street.
114 locals recommend
GW Fins
808 Bienville StOur go-to choice for seafood in the French Quarter, only a block off Bourbon Street.
Casual fried seafood and raw oyster bar, a must for all seafood lovers in New Orleans.
174 locals recommend
Acme Oyster House
724 Iberville StCasual fried seafood and raw oyster bar, a must for all seafood lovers in New Orleans.
Upscale Bourbon Street haunt for over a century. Treat yourself to a classic New Orleans dinner and night out on the town!
167 locals recommend
Galatoires
209 Bourbon StUpscale Bourbon Street haunt for over a century. Treat yourself to a classic New Orleans dinner and night out on the town!
A family favorite hearty brunch spot that keeps guests coming back every morning. You'll love it so much you'll probably buy one of their t-shirts.
115 locals recommend
The Ruby Slipper Cafe
200 Magazine StreetA family favorite hearty brunch spot that keeps guests coming back every morning. You'll love it so much you'll probably buy one of their t-shirts.
Excellent contemporary Creole/Cajun at a sophisticated restaurant with outdoor seating. Expertly prepared local seafood, a Natchez favorite!
13 locals recommend
Trenasse
444 St Charles AveExcellent contemporary Creole/Cajun at a sophisticated restaurant with outdoor seating. Expertly prepared local seafood, a Natchez favorite!
For all your New Orleans food needs, Mother's has jambalaya, po boys, and any other southern comfort food you might need. They are famous for their baked ham and "debris" po boy. There is often a line out the door, but it moves fast, especially for our lucky guests staying just a few blocks away!
100 locals recommend
Mother's Restaurant
401 Poydras StFor all your New Orleans food needs, Mother's has jambalaya, po boys, and any other southern comfort food you might need. They are famous for their baked ham and "debris" po boy. There is often a line out the door, but it moves fast, especially for our lucky guests staying just a few blocks away!
Carnivores, look no further! Less than a block away from The Natchez, Chophouse offers live music and outdoor seating in addition to excellent prime steaks.
25 locals recommend
Chophouse New Orleans
322 Magazine StCarnivores, look no further! Less than a block away from The Natchez, Chophouse offers live music and outdoor seating in addition to excellent prime steaks.
John Besh's elegant new restaurant, only a few blocks away from us! Excellent breakfast through dinner, offering French and German fare along with an excellent bar.
113 locals recommend
Luke
333 St Charles AveJohn Besh's elegant new restaurant, only a few blocks away from us! Excellent breakfast through dinner, offering French and German fare along with an excellent bar.
A New Orleans classic for upscale, traditional dining. Perfect for special occasions - gents, don't forget your suit jacket! Be sure to make reservations for dinner in advance, or check out their lunchtime menu and 25 cent martini deals!
574 locals recommend
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveA New Orleans classic for upscale, traditional dining. Perfect for special occasions - gents, don't forget your suit jacket! Be sure to make reservations for dinner in advance, or check out their lunchtime menu and 25 cent martini deals!
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best wine bars in the country, located in the Hotel Mazarin. They serve small plates too!
10 locals recommend
Patrick’s Bar Vin
730 Bienville StOne of the best wine bars in the country, located in the Hotel Mazarin. They serve small plates too!
Classic upscale New Orleans cocktail bar. Try all the classics, especially the signature Sazerac!
100 locals recommend
The Sazerac House
101 Magazine StClassic upscale New Orleans cocktail bar. Try all the classics, especially the signature Sazerac!
Irvin Mayfield's spot for live music, in the Royal Sonesta hotel at 300 Bourbon St. Tickets are available online.
44 locals recommend
The Jazz Playhouse
300 Bourbon StIrvin Mayfield's spot for live music, in the Royal Sonesta hotel at 300 Bourbon St. Tickets are available online.
The historic Uptown home of some of New Orleans’ most famed Jazz musicians. Tickets sold online and at the door at 501 Napoleon Ave.
429 locals recommend
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveThe historic Uptown home of some of New Orleans’ most famed Jazz musicians. Tickets sold online and at the door at 501 Napoleon Ave.
Frenchmen Street is home to the best live music clubs in the city, and is a great alternative to the touristy spots on Bourbon. In addition to the clubs, Frenchmen is dotted with great restaurants and a beautiful art market!
655 locals recommend
Frenchmen Street
Frenchmen Street is home to the best live music clubs in the city, and is a great alternative to the touristy spots on Bourbon. In addition to the clubs, Frenchmen is dotted with great restaurants and a beautiful art market!
No trip to New Orleans is complete without a famous Hurricane cocktail from Pat O's! Enjoy the massive courtyard and fountain and dueling pianos.
243 locals recommend
Pat O'Brien's
718 St PeterNo trip to New Orleans is complete without a famous Hurricane cocktail from Pat O's! Enjoy the massive courtyard and fountain and dueling pianos.
The oldest running bar in the country, dating back to the 1720s. Everything you want in a historic French Quarter spot: dim lights, live piano, and occasional ghost sightings. Definitely worth the walk down Bourbon Street, if you can make it!
294 locals recommend
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StThe oldest running bar in the country, dating back to the 1720s. Everything you want in a historic French Quarter spot: dim lights, live piano, and occasional ghost sightings. Definitely worth the walk down Bourbon Street, if you can make it!
Sightseeing
World famous Bourbon Street is the place to go for drinks, music, and dancing, day or night. Closed toed shoes advised.
347 locals recommend
Bourbon Street
Bourbon StreetWorld famous Bourbon Street is the place to go for drinks, music, and dancing, day or night. Closed toed shoes advised.
A fun way to cross the Mississippi River over to Algiers Point. There is a path along the river with iron lamp posts and benches where you can watch the sunset before heading back to this side of the river.
136 locals recommend
Cinebarre Theatre Regal Cinemas
333 Canal StA fun way to cross the Mississippi River over to Algiers Point. There is a path along the river with iron lamp posts and benches where you can watch the sunset before heading back to this side of the river.
Jackson Square is home to St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest Cathedral in the U.S. and one of the most beautiful sights on the city. It is right across the street from the riverfront, and a great place to pick up a carriage ride or enjoy local street artists.
477 locals recommend
Jackson Square
701 Decatur StJackson Square is home to St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest Cathedral in the U.S. and one of the most beautiful sights on the city. It is right across the street from the riverfront, and a great place to pick up a carriage ride or enjoy local street artists.
Antique shops, art galleries, world-class restaurants, some of the best street performers in the city decorate Bourbon Street’s more refined neighbor.
156 locals recommend
Royal Street
Royal StreetAntique shops, art galleries, world-class restaurants, some of the best street performers in the city decorate Bourbon Street’s more refined neighbor.
Parks & Nature
City Park is MASSIVE, and has everything you might want in a park, from paddle boats to the NOMA sculpture garden.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrCity Park is MASSIVE, and has everything you might want in a park, from paddle boats to the NOMA sculpture garden.
Golf course, walking and biking path, the zoo, and beautiful views of Louisiana wildlife. If you make your way all the way behind the zoo, you'll find "The Fly", a favorite local spot for crawfish boils and picnics on the river. Make your way around the park for a peek at the giraffe enclosure from the outside and the centuries old "Tree of Life".
344 locals recommend
Audubon Park station
Golf course, walking and biking path, the zoo, and beautiful views of Louisiana wildlife. If you make your way all the way behind the zoo, you'll find "The Fly", a favorite local spot for crawfish boils and picnics on the river. Make your way around the park for a peek at the giraffe enclosure from the outside and the centuries old "Tree of Life".
Arts & Culture
Get in line early to catch the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, which performs nightly in the heart of the French Quarter. While you wait, enjoy a hurricane from Pat O's next door!
264 locals recommend
Preservation Hall
726 St PeterGet in line early to catch the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, which performs nightly in the heart of the French Quarter. While you wait, enjoy a hurricane from Pat O's next door!
The nationally designated WWII Museum is consistently rated as one of the top museums in the country. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to explore the whole museum, which includes the Beyond All Boundaries experience, Final Mission experience, and The American Sector restaurant.
804 locals recommend
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StThe nationally designated WWII Museum is consistently rated as one of the top museums in the country. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to explore the whole museum, which includes the Beyond All Boundaries experience, Final Mission experience, and The American Sector restaurant.
See where Mardi Gras is made at Mardi Gras World, the home of Kern Studios. Take a tour of the workshop, and see what the artists are working on for this year, as well as floats from past parades. An experience unlike any other!
66 locals recommend
Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans PlaceSee where Mardi Gras is made at Mardi Gras World, the home of Kern Studios. Take a tour of the workshop, and see what the artists are working on for this year, as well as floats from past parades. An experience unlike any other!
Take the Canal Streetcar out to City Park to enjoy the New Orleans Museum of Art and the sculpture garden. A great way to enjoy the day for the whole family!
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirTake the Canal Streetcar out to City Park to enjoy the New Orleans Museum of Art and the sculpture garden. A great way to enjoy the day for the whole family!
For a unique art experience, visit the Ogden for the largest collection of southern art.
315 locals recommend
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp StFor a unique art experience, visit the Ogden for the largest collection of southern art.
The Children's Museum offers fun for children of all ages, conveniently located in the Warehouse District.
138 locals recommend
Louisiana Children's Museum
15 Henry Thomas DrThe Children's Museum offers fun for children of all ages, conveniently located in the Warehouse District.
A truly unique, must-see plantation. Whitney is the only plantation tour that is dedicated to understanding the facts of slavery, where you will see expertly restored buildings for an unparalleled, authentic experience. As an added attraction, the plantation filmed as "Candyland" from Django Unchained is right next door.
70 locals recommend
Whitney Plantation
5099 LA-18A truly unique, must-see plantation. Whitney is the only plantation tour that is dedicated to understanding the facts of slavery, where you will see expertly restored buildings for an unparalleled, authentic experience. As an added attraction, the plantation filmed as "Candyland" from Django Unchained is right next door.
Shopping
For great deals, head to the Riverwalk to shop at the only downtown outlet mall in the country!
192 locals recommend
Nordstrom Rack
500 Port of New Orleans PlFor great deals, head to the Riverwalk to shop at the only downtown outlet mall in the country!
Head to Magazine Street in the Garden District for a unique shopping experience at boutique clothing stores, health and beauty shops, and art galleries while enjoying some of the best restaurants and bars in the city. You can get there from the St. Charles streetcar or a quick Uber.
396 locals recommend
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetHead to Magazine Street in the Garden District for a unique shopping experience at boutique clothing stores, health and beauty shops, and art galleries while enjoying some of the best restaurants and bars in the city. You can get there from the St. Charles streetcar or a quick Uber.
Essentials
Full service supermarket from produce to alcohol to paper goods that is a short cab or pedi-cab ride away at the corner of Baronne and Girod. Open until midnight, and offers a delivery service.
1002 locals recommend
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveFull service supermarket from produce to alcohol to paper goods that is a short cab or pedi-cab ride away at the corner of Baronne and Girod. Open until midnight, and offers a delivery service.