Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Neyow's Creole Café
3332 Bienville StOne of my favorite spots!
Drago's - Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras StThe Camellia Grill
626 S Carrollton AveDeanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter
841 Iberville StStarbucks
800 Harrison AveCafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StCafe Beignet - Jax Brewery
600 Decatur StParkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AvePandora's Snowballs
901 N Carrollton AveGreat snowballs!
Gene's Po-Boys
1040 Elysian Fields AveGreat Po-Boys
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine St Green juices, tofu scramble.
The Joint
701 Mazant StBBQ Ribs
Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StPizza Brooklyn style
This new Bywater restaurant has an impressive whiskey menu and some great menu items, including kimchi as an appetizer, a cauliflower “steak,” and the Oxalis Burger topped with marrow.
102 locals recommend
Oxalis
3162 Dauphine StreetThis new Bywater restaurant has an impressive whiskey menu and some great menu items, including kimchi as an appetizer, a cauliflower “steak,” and the Oxalis Burger topped with marrow.
New Orleans Cake Café & Bakery
2440 Chartres StWho Dat Coffee Cafe
2401 Burgundy StMelba's Poboys
1525 Elysian Fields AvenueMother's Restaurant
401 Poydras StOpen seven days a week from 11:00 to 10:00 at 4141 Bienville in Mid-City Market, we serve more than just award-winning barbecue. Come get burgers and salads for lunch with friends, or bring the whole family for dinner and milkshakes. Call for reservations at (504) 488-RIBS, or just stop by.
23 locals recommend
Frey Smoked Meat Co.
4141 Bienville StOpen seven days a week from 11:00 to 10:00 at 4141 Bienville in Mid-City Market, we serve more than just award-winning barbecue. Come get burgers and salads for lunch with friends, or bring the whole family for dinner and milkshakes. Call for reservations at (504) 488-RIBS, or just stop by.
Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
4338 Saint Charles AvenueChinese Kitchen
3327 S Carrollton AveGreat Chinese Food in New Orleans!
Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal StGreat Creole food!
"FOR YEARS WE'VE BEEN SERVING HUGE PORTIONS OF THE BEST BOILED AND FRIED SEAFOOD AND JUICY STEAK IN NEW ORLEANS"
99 locals recommend
Jack Dempsey's Restaurant
738 Poland Ave"FOR YEARS WE'VE BEEN SERVING HUGE PORTIONS OF THE BEST BOILED AND FRIED SEAFOOD AND JUICY STEAK IN NEW ORLEANS"
Welcome to Houston’s, an American institution since 1977, where our versions of the classics allow the exceptional quality of the ingredients to take center stage. Everything at Houston’s is prepared daily from scratch and each plate is composed with a thoughtful attention to detail. Known for atmospheric spaces influenced over the years by architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Houston’s has a modern feel with a sense of history. Our service strives to be timely and graceful thereby allowing you to focus on the important things: enjoying good company over a fine meal.
85 locals recommend
Houston's
1755 St Charles AveWelcome to Houston’s, an American institution since 1977, where our versions of the classics allow the exceptional quality of the ingredients to take center stage. Everything at Houston’s is prepared daily from scratch and each plate is composed with a thoughtful attention to detail. Known for atmospheric spaces influenced over the years by architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Houston’s has a modern feel with a sense of history. Our service strives to be timely and graceful thereby allowing you to focus on the important things: enjoying good company over a fine meal.
Cajun Seafood
1479 N Claiborne AveBoiled Seafood and hot foods
Landry's Seafood Restaurant – The Best Seafood in New Orleans
When it comes to preparing fresh Gulf Coast seafood and Louisiana-style cooking, Landry's Seafood restaurant has perfected the art. Nestled along the shores of Lake Pontchartrain on Lakeshore Drive, Landry's Seafood serves classic fish specialties, succulent steaks and mouthwatering desserts, all from the waterfront with a view of Lake Pontchartrain. Landry's Seafood restaurant also adjoins the historic Canal Lighthouse and Museum. Enjoy all the fun of the Pontchartrain waterfront while enjoying Louisiana's best Gulf Coast seafood restaurant.
50 locals recommend
Landry's Seafood House
8000 Lakeshore DrLandry's Seafood Restaurant – The Best Seafood in New Orleans
When it comes to preparing fresh Gulf Coast seafood and Louisiana-style cooking, Landry's Seafood restaurant has perfected the art. Nestled along the shores of Lake Pontchartrain on Lakeshore Drive, Landry's Seafood serves classic fish specialties, succulent steaks and mouthwatering desserts, all from the waterfront with a view of Lake Pontchartrain. Landry's Seafood restaurant also adjoins the historic Canal Lighthouse and Museum. Enjoy all the fun of the Pontchartrain waterfront while enjoying Louisiana's best Gulf Coast seafood restaurant.
Fried, Broiled, or Grilled...
We're proud of all of our seafood. Everything is fresh and made to order.
56 locals recommend
The Blue Crab Restaurant and Oyster Bar
7900 Lakeshore DrFried, Broiled, or Grilled...
We're proud of all of our seafood. Everything is fresh and made to order.
Both night owls and early birds flock to this casual dining spot, housed in a converted gas station. Famous for its breakfast, this restaurant also offers sandwiches, salads, crab cakes and seafood platter. Don't be surprised if you are waiting for a table late at night!
42 locals recommend
The Trolley Stop Cafe
1923 St Charles AveBoth night owls and early birds flock to this casual dining spot, housed in a converted gas station. Famous for its breakfast, this restaurant also offers sandwiches, salads, crab cakes and seafood platter. Don't be surprised if you are waiting for a table late at night!
Daisy Dukes Cafe & Delivery 24/7
308 St Charles AveWE ARE OPEN 24/7
The Ruby Slipper Cafe is an award-winning cafe famous for our breakfast, brunch & lunch offerings. We bring New Orleans flair to southern breakfast standards, brunch classics and fresh lunch dishes.
We were founded in New Orleans, Louisiana in May 2008. From there we have grown to five locations in New Orleans, two on the Gulf Coast and one opening in early summer 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
202 locals recommend
The Ruby Slipper Café
2001 Burgundy StreetThe Ruby Slipper Cafe is an award-winning cafe famous for our breakfast, brunch & lunch offerings. We bring New Orleans flair to southern breakfast standards, brunch classics and fresh lunch dishes.
We were founded in New Orleans, Louisiana in May 2008. From there we have grown to five locations in New Orleans, two on the Gulf Coast and one opening in early summer 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
"From our burgers to our finest sea food dishes and hand crafted cocktails, we strive for excellent techniques and great personal service."
--Chef Bryon Peck
442 locals recommend
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier St"From our burgers to our finest sea food dishes and hand crafted cocktails, we strive for excellent techniques and great personal service."
--Chef Bryon Peck
In the heart of Uptown New Orleans on Magazine and Jackson it all began with our first donut, slider & cup of brew.
Ours is a concept that fills bellies for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A concept that daily serves grandfathers taking grandkids for donuts, businessmen and women, college students and neighborhood friends. We have found it to add great value to the first neighborhood we planted in: the Lower Garden District.
266 locals recommend
District Donuts Sliders Brew
2209 Magazine StIn the heart of Uptown New Orleans on Magazine and Jackson it all began with our first donut, slider & cup of brew.
Ours is a concept that fills bellies for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A concept that daily serves grandfathers taking grandkids for donuts, businessmen and women, college students and neighborhood friends. We have found it to add great value to the first neighborhood we planted in: the Lower Garden District.
LORETTA'S AUTHENTIC PRALINES
Loretta's Authentic Pralines has been in business for over 35 years. Loretta was the first African American woman to successfully own and operate her own praline company in New Orleans. Today, Loretta’s Authentic Pralines is a thriving business with two locations. For Loretta, success continues with the recent opening of another business venture HE-brews Coffeehouse in the Fabourg Marigny.
16 locals recommend
Loretta's Authentic Pralines - French Market
13 French Market PlLORETTA'S AUTHENTIC PRALINES
Loretta's Authentic Pralines has been in business for over 35 years. Loretta was the first African American woman to successfully own and operate her own praline company in New Orleans. Today, Loretta’s Authentic Pralines is a thriving business with two locations. For Loretta, success continues with the recent opening of another business venture HE-brews Coffeehouse in the Fabourg Marigny.
Mister Apple Candy Store
201 N Peters StGourmet (Covered) Apples
Entertainment & Activities
Cinebarre Theatre Regal Cinemas
333 Canal StThis neighborhood gem is a great spot to meet friends for socializing, and perhaps a swim in the pool or dip in the Jacuzzi (be forewarned that clothing is optional in the swimming areas). They’ve also got good food, and their Saturday and Sunday brunch features bottomless mimosas.
451 locals recommend
The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetThis neighborhood gem is a great spot to meet friends for socializing, and perhaps a swim in the pool or dip in the Jacuzzi (be forewarned that clothing is optional in the swimming areas). They’ve also got good food, and their Saturday and Sunday brunch features bottomless mimosas.
Shopping
Lakeside Shopping Center
3301 Veterans Memorial BlvdCanal Place
333 Canal StNordstrom Rack
500 Port of New Orleans PlThe Shops at Jax Brewery
600 Decatur StArts & Culture
French Market Inn
509 Decatur StreetDrinks & Nightlife
French Quarter
Order a cheese plate and enjoy it alongside your wine in this Bywater retailer and restaurant’s beautiful, quirky and spacious courtyard. At night, the lights in the courtyard give it an intimate feel, and there is often live music as well.
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveOrder a cheese plate and enjoy it alongside your wine in this Bywater retailer and restaurant’s beautiful, quirky and spacious courtyard. At night, the lights in the courtyard give it an intimate feel, and there is often live music as well.
If it’s a Thursday night, you’re guaranteed to hear live music here (yes, it’s the one you saw on HBO’s “Treme”) – most likely it will now be Corey Henry and the Treme Funktet.
221 locals recommend
Vaughan's Lounge
4229 Dauphine StIf it’s a Thursday night, you’re guaranteed to hear live music here (yes, it’s the one you saw on HBO’s “Treme”) – most likely it will now be Corey Henry and the Treme Funktet.
Visit this dive bar and play some old favorites on the jukebox. On Monday nights, they’ve got free red beans and rice and music by King James & the Special Men.
151 locals recommend
B J's Lounge
4301 Burgundy StVisit this dive bar and play some old favorites on the jukebox. On Monday nights, they’ve got free red beans and rice and music by King James & the Special Men.
THE METROPOLITANTHE METROPOLITAN
NEW ORLEANS DANCE CLUB
The Metropolitan is a New Orleans event venue that features a variety of well-known artists in the area. The Metropolitan offers two rooms filled with smoke machines, intelligent lighting and strobes set the party atmosphere.
The Metropolitan’s New Orleans VIP Experience is designed to offer our customers impeccable bottle service at affordable prices. The Metropolitan is one of the best event venues in New Orleans and has 14 beautiful VIP sections capable of accommodating parties of all sizes. Reservations are easy to make, just check out our reservation request form on the website or call our VIP Host directly at 504.810.8471
41 locals recommend
Metropolitan Events
310 Andrew Higgins Blvd
THE METROPOLITANTHE METROPOLITAN
NEW ORLEANS DANCE CLUB
The Metropolitan is a New Orleans event venue that features a variety of well-known artists in the area. The Metropolitan offers two rooms filled with smoke machines, intelligent lighting and strobes set the party atmosphere.
The Metropolitan’s New Orleans VIP Experience is designed to offer our customers impeccable bottle service at affordable prices. The Metropolitan is one of the best event venues in New Orleans and has 14 beautiful VIP sections capable of accommodating parties of all sizes. Reservations are easy to make, just check out our reservation request form on the website or call our VIP Host directly at 504.810.8471
Be in the center of it all! In the heart of Harrah’s New Orleans is Masquerade, a hip gathering spot with a pulsing vibe you don’t want to miss. Voted # 27 in Nightclub & Bar Magazine’s Top 100 Nightclubs—Masquerade is the place to be. Join your friends here for a drink at the city’s coolest bar. Dance to the pulse of the top DJ’s in the nation. The dancers take the stage with mesmerizing looks, styles and moves you won’t soon forget. On the other hand, play while you party with slots, $5 blackjack and other exciting table games right inside Masquerade!
For those looking for an escape into the world of luxury and privilege, visit the private Ultra VIP Lounge in Masquerade. This VIP haven is
12 locals recommend
Masquerade Nightclub
8 Canal StBe in the center of it all! In the heart of Harrah’s New Orleans is Masquerade, a hip gathering spot with a pulsing vibe you don’t want to miss. Voted # 27 in Nightclub & Bar Magazine’s Top 100 Nightclubs—Masquerade is the place to be. Join your friends here for a drink at the city’s coolest bar. Dance to the pulse of the top DJ’s in the nation. The dancers take the stage with mesmerizing looks, styles and moves you won’t soon forget. On the other hand, play while you party with slots, $5 blackjack and other exciting table games right inside Masquerade!
For those looking for an escape into the world of luxury and privilege, visit the private Ultra VIP Lounge in Masquerade. This VIP haven is
Iggy's
1943 N Rampart StKajun's Pub
2256 St Claude AveEverything Else
Peruse the used and new vinyl at this top notch New Orleans record store, and hopefully catch some in-store live music. They’ve also got CDs and cassette tapes and a lot of jazz selections.
85 locals recommend
Euclid Records
3301 Chartres St Peruse the used and new vinyl at this top notch New Orleans record store, and hopefully catch some in-store live music. They’ve also got CDs and cassette tapes and a lot of jazz selections.