Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Shake Sugary
3304 St Claude AveIf you bring a mug and buy a pastry, the coffee is only $1!
Recently voted one of the top 10 new restaurants in the US. This is a hip restaurant hidden behind a nondescript wooden fence - just look for the spray painted logo 'N7'. There is a great wine list. Check out the interesting menu of canned seafood.
143 residents recomanen
N7
1117 Montegut StRecently voted one of the top 10 new restaurants in the US. This is a hip restaurant hidden behind a nondescript wooden fence - just look for the spray painted logo 'N7'. There is a great wine list. Check out the interesting menu of canned seafood.
Great coffee, food and art. A very popular spot for breakfast and lunch.
376 residents recomanen
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StGreat coffee, food and art. A very popular spot for breakfast and lunch.
Wine shop, bar and restaurant all in one. Great food, great drinks, and check out some live music in the backyard.
839 residents recomanen
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveWine shop, bar and restaurant all in one. Great food, great drinks, and check out some live music in the backyard.
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StOften considered the best brunch spot in town. Praline Bacon!
Oxalis' menu is always great, but their happy hour food and drink menu is the best. Kale salad and wings off the happy hour menu are highly recommended.
102 residents recomanen
Oxalis
3162 Dauphine StreetOxalis' menu is always great, but their happy hour food and drink menu is the best. Kale salad and wings off the happy hour menu are highly recommended.
Sneaky Pickle
3200 Burgundy StGood, inexpensive food with a number of vegetarian options.
Sólo Espresso
1301 Poland AveCoffee!
St Roch Market is a recently renovated public market that now houses some great dining and coffee options. Stop here for some oysters and a cocktail on your way to the quarter, or come for dinner.
466 residents recomanen
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveSt Roch Market is a recently renovated public market that now houses some great dining and coffee options. Stop here for some oysters and a cocktail on your way to the quarter, or come for dinner.
Red's is a great Chinese - Southern food fusion restaurant nearby that will deliver. If you like spicy food, try the kung pao pastrami.
149 residents recomanen
Red's Chinese
3048 St Claude AveRed's is a great Chinese - Southern food fusion restaurant nearby that will deliver. If you like spicy food, try the kung pao pastrami.
The Joint
701 Mazant StBBQ! It's the only bbq in town worth its salt.
Parks & Nature
Great for walking/jogging along the Mississippi. Also a nice spot for a picnic.
423 residents recomanen
Parc Crescent
2300 N Peters StGreat for walking/jogging along the Mississippi. Also a nice spot for a picnic.
Arts & Culture
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp StA great museum showing local and regional art.
This is the national WWII museum, and is definitely worth the ticket price. An amazing building and amazing collection.
804 residents recomanen
El Museu Nacional de la Segona Guerra Mundial
945 Magazine StThis is the national WWII museum, and is definitely worth the ticket price. An amazing building and amazing collection.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bud Rips
900 Piety StIt's cool and it's close.
They have live music in the back, so there may be a cover. Don't be too put off by the exterior.
129 residents recomanen
Saturn Bar
3067 St Claude AveThey have live music in the back, so there may be a cover. Don't be too put off by the exterior.
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetGreat tapas, great bar.
If you need to watch the game, or just have a drink and a snack. Markey's is my go to spot for day drinking.
392 residents recomanen
Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
1418 Magazine StreetIf you need to watch the game, or just have a drink and a snack. Markey's is my go to spot for day drinking.
Kajun's Pub
2256 St Claude AveFor all your karaoke needs!
Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveGo here for DJ Soul Sister's Saturday night dance party.
Frenchmen Street is loaded with bars and live music. Just hop along the many drinking establishments until you find a band playing music you can dance to. My favorite bar for music is The Spotted Cat, and for food; Yuki Izakaya (Japanese small plates)
655 residents recomanen
Frenchmen Street
Frenchmen Street is loaded with bars and live music. Just hop along the many drinking establishments until you find a band playing music you can dance to. My favorite bar for music is The Spotted Cat, and for food; Yuki Izakaya (Japanese small plates)
Sightseeing
Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France
615 Pere Antoine AlleyA popular place to see local artists working and selling in the street.
477 residents recomanen
Plaça Jackson
701 Decatur StA popular place to see local artists working and selling in the street.
Stop by Cafe Du Monde for some beignets and cafe au lait. Open 24 hours, best to go late at night or early in the morning to avoid the crowds...
703 residents recomanen
Cafè Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StStop by Cafe Du Monde for some beignets and cafe au lait. Open 24 hours, best to go late at night or early in the morning to avoid the crowds...
Take a streetcar from Canal Street down St Charles Avenue to see Uptown neighborhoods and the many beautiful homes and mansions that line the street.
150 residents recomanen
Saint Charles Avenue
Saint Charles AvenueTake a streetcar from Canal Street down St Charles Avenue to see Uptown neighborhoods and the many beautiful homes and mansions that line the street.
Getting Around
You can catch a streetcar into the French Quarter from here, though the best way to get around is either uber or bicycles.
14 residents recomanen
St Claude at Elysian Fields (Nearside)
You can catch a streetcar into the French Quarter from here, though the best way to get around is either uber or bicycles.
Essentials
Here's the closest place to pick up beer & booze. You can also get some snack foods, but there aren't really any close grocery stores.
19 residents recomanen
Wagners
3200 St Claude AveHere's the closest place to pick up beer & booze. You can also get some snack foods, but there aren't really any close grocery stores.
A former Mardi Gras costume supply shop turned grocery store after Katrina. This is your closest spot to pick up some groceries, though it is expensive and carries very particular items to suit local customers. Check out the upstairs for all your Mardi Gras costume needs.
211 residents recomanen
Mardi Gras Zone Supermarket
2706 Royal StA former Mardi Gras costume supply shop turned grocery store after Katrina. This is your closest spot to pick up some groceries, though it is expensive and carries very particular items to suit local customers. Check out the upstairs for all your Mardi Gras costume needs.