Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Amazing food and happy hour; you'll be in the heart of the CBD if you dine here at John Besh's famous restaurant. Make a reservation between 3 and 6 pm and you'll get their amazing happy hour deals on oysters and drinks!
113 residents recomanen
Luke
333 St Charles AveAmazing food and happy hour; you'll be in the heart of the CBD if you dine here at John Besh's famous restaurant. Make a reservation between 3 and 6 pm and you'll get their amazing happy hour deals on oysters and drinks!
In the heart of Frenchman Street, one of the most fun places to go in the city for live music. Dat Dog offers a great spot to refuel on delicious food (the most funky and delicious hot dog options you could ever ask for) and drinks before heading out to more music and dancing!
359 residents recomanen
Dat Dog
5030 Freret StIn the heart of Frenchman Street, one of the most fun places to go in the city for live music. Dat Dog offers a great spot to refuel on delicious food (the most funky and delicious hot dog options you could ever ask for) and drinks before heading out to more music and dancing!
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StAmazing brunch and the most fun and beautiful "gay bar" you will ever find! Also boasts a pool that can be used for a fee.
451 residents recomanen
The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetAmazing brunch and the most fun and beautiful "gay bar" you will ever find! Also boasts a pool that can be used for a fee.
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StCan get very crowded on the weekend, but definitely worth it!
202 residents recomanen
The Ruby Slipper Café
2001 Burgundy StreetCan get very crowded on the weekend, but definitely worth it!
Cafè Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StBest beignets!
Amazing sandwiches, and a more affordable version on the Cochon flavor that can be found next door!
448 residents recomanen
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StAmazing sandwiches, and a more affordable version on the Cochon flavor that can be found next door!
This is a mix between a market and a food court, but so much more elevated! There are tons of food options, all locally sourced and run. There is a great bar, and the scene here is a lot of fun!
466 residents recomanen
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveThis is a mix between a market and a food court, but so much more elevated! There are tons of food options, all locally sourced and run. There is a great bar, and the scene here is a lot of fun!
Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter
841 Iberville StTujague's
429 Decatur StGumbo Shop
630 St PeterAcme Oyster House
724 Iberville StThe city's most famous oyster house! Always a line.
Right across the street from Acme Oyster House; less well known, great oysters, much shorter line!
98 residents recomanen
Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
7400 Lakeshore DrRight across the street from Acme Oyster House; less well known, great oysters, much shorter line!
Drinks & Nightlife
Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
1418 Magazine StreetOffers great bottles of wine, small plates, and wonderful live music in a fun outdoor space!
839 residents recomanen
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveOffers great bottles of wine, small plates, and wonderful live music in a fun outdoor space!
Also serves great small plates and tapas, and serves food late!
673 residents recomanen
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetAlso serves great small plates and tapas, and serves food late!
There are so many music spots on Frenchman, but this is one of the best!
234 residents recomanen
The Dragon's Den
508 Frenchmen StThere are so many music spots on Frenchman, but this is one of the best!
Boasts an amazing bar built out of an actual carousel, as well as amazing live music in a beautiful space!
251 residents recomanen
Carousel Bar
214 Royal StBoasts an amazing bar built out of an actual carousel, as well as amazing live music in a beautiful space!
The most fun piano bar in the world! The patio is also a great time. This place is huge and the Hurricanes are a must-try; be warned, the price of your drink includes the glass, so ask for a to-go box and take it with you, or ask for the refund before leaving :)
243 residents recomanen
Pat O'Brien's
718 St PeterThe most fun piano bar in the world! The patio is also a great time. This place is huge and the Hurricanes are a must-try; be warned, the price of your drink includes the glass, so ask for a to-go box and take it with you, or ask for the refund before leaving :)
Super fun karaoke bar in the heart of Bourbon Street!
53 residents recomanen
The World Famous Cats Meow
701 Bourbon StSuper fun karaoke bar in the heart of Bourbon Street!
Purportedly New Orleans' oldest bar! Try the purple drink :)
294 residents recomanen
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StPurportedly New Orleans' oldest bar! Try the purple drink :)
Gold Mine Saloon
701 Dauphine StFun dancing venue that places a wild variety of music!
Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveKajun's Pub
2256 St Claude AveParks & Nature
Aquari d'Audubon de les Amèriques
1 Canal StJardí de Papallones i Insectarium Audubon
1 Canal StAudubon Park
6500 Magazine StCity Park
1 Palm DrAudubon Park station
Sightseeing
Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour
6601 Leo Kerner Lafitte Pkwy
French Quarter
Bourbon Street
Bourbon StreetPlaça Jackson
701 Decatur StAmazing view of the beautiful mansions built along this beautiful street (and location of the Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans!) can be seen for a very inexpensive ride on the New Orleans streetcar!
150 residents recomanen
Saint Charles Avenue
Saint Charles AvenueAmazing view of the beautiful mansions built along this beautiful street (and location of the Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans!) can be seen for a very inexpensive ride on the New Orleans streetcar!
Frenchmen Street
Arts & Culture
Museum of Art station
El Museu Nacional de la Segona Guerra Mundial
945 Magazine StMardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans Place Learn about New Orleans Mardi Gras and how it's made!
Teatre Saenger
1111 Canal StShopping
Lakeside Shopping Center
3301 Veterans Memorial BlvdCanal Street
Canal StreetThis market has all sorts of things to peruse and buy, some locally made and vended! Lots of fun to walk around and peruse.
217 residents recomanen
Botigues de la Colonnade - Mercat Francès
1008 N Peters StThis market has all sorts of things to peruse and buy, some locally made and vended! Lots of fun to walk around and peruse.
Essentials
Do not use the address listed above; just a few months ago a fully stocked and brand new Robert Fresh Market grocery store opened in the neighborhood. It is located at 2222 St. Claude Avenue, at the intersection of St. Claude and Elysian Fields, which is 8 blocks from the house.
316 residents recomanen
Robért Fresh Market
135 Robert E Lee BlvdDo not use the address listed above; just a few months ago a fully stocked and brand new Robert Fresh Market grocery store opened in the neighborhood. It is located at 2222 St. Claude Avenue, at the intersection of St. Claude and Elysian Fields, which is 8 blocks from the house.