Jim's Guidebook for New Orleans
Recommended spots for food, drinks and fun!
About 10 minutes from my home near Bayou St John. Located adjacent to the Bayou Beer Garden and you can access both outdoor areas. Has beautiful indoor bar and really nice outdoor bar/patio serving delicious small plates. Has large selection of wines by the glass.
133 residents recomanen
Bayou Wine Garden
315 N RendonAbout 10 minutes from my home near Bayou St John. Located adjacent to the Bayou Beer Garden and you can access both outdoor areas. Has beautiful indoor bar and really nice outdoor bar/patio serving delicious small plates. Has large selection of wines by the glass.
Adjacent to the Bayou Wine Garden with indoor bar and really cool outdoor bar. Has numerous beers to choose from and really good food.
356 residents recomanen
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayAdjacent to the Bayou Wine Garden with indoor bar and really cool outdoor bar. Has numerous beers to choose from and really good food.
Also serves delicious small plates. Great wines by the glass and one can sit in the patio area overlooking St. Charles Avenue and enjoy the streetcars passing by.
188 residents recomanen
The Delachaise
3442 St Charles AveAlso serves delicious small plates. Great wines by the glass and one can sit in the patio area overlooking St. Charles Avenue and enjoy the streetcars passing by.
This place in the Bywater neighborhood past the quarter and is a wine tore and serves delicious food. Has a very cool outdoor patio area with local bands performing. Also has an indoor restaurant. Really cool and local for the most part.
839 residents recomanen
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveThis place in the Bywater neighborhood past the quarter and is a wine tore and serves delicious food. Has a very cool outdoor patio area with local bands performing. Also has an indoor restaurant. Really cool and local for the most part.
Frenchmen and Royal is intersection to start with. The street has lots of music venues, restaurants and bars. Street bands that are great are abundant as well. It runs from Esplanade Ave (bordering end of French Quarter) to Royal Street.
655 residents recomanen
Frenchmen Street
Frenchmen and Royal is intersection to start with. The street has lots of music venues, restaurants and bars. Street bands that are great are abundant as well. It runs from Esplanade Ave (bordering end of French Quarter) to Royal Street.
Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar
5240 Annunciation StHome of some of the BEST Po-Boys in Nawlins!
Our favorite dining spots
These are some of our favorite restaurants in town. Hope you check some out and please make advance reservations as most suggested where provided on websites.
Located on Maple Street which has lots of restaurant and bars. The bakery is just wonderful and you can dine in.
35 residents recomanen
Maple Street Patisserie
7638 Maple StLocated on Maple Street which has lots of restaurant and bars. The bakery is just wonderful and you can dine in.
Also on Maple Street near Tulane University. Great neighborhood to visit and enjoy.
53 residents recomanen
PJ's Coffee
7624 Maple StAlso on Maple Street near Tulane University. Great neighborhood to visit and enjoy.
New, local neighborhood restaurant just minutes from my home and you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at this authentic Mexican delight! Open everyday except Monday and Tuesday.
32 residents recomanen
El Pavo Real
4401 S Broad AveNew, local neighborhood restaurant just minutes from my home and you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at this authentic Mexican delight! Open everyday except Monday and Tuesday.
About two minutes from my house by car. A New Orleans institution. Great food and local scene.
46 residents recomanen
Ye Olde College Inn
3000 S Carrollton AveAbout two minutes from my house by car. A New Orleans institution. Great food and local scene.
Upscale restaurant about 8 to 10 minutes from my home with exceptional food and service. One of my top restaurants in New Orleans and located on wonderful Magazine Street with lots of art galleries, shops, bars and restaurants.
184 residents recomanen
La Petite Grocery
4238 Magazine StUpscale restaurant about 8 to 10 minutes from my home with exceptional food and service. One of my top restaurants in New Orleans and located on wonderful Magazine Street with lots of art galleries, shops, bars and restaurants.
This is one of my favorite places to dine in Mid-City on Esplanade Ave. If the weather is nice, suggest dining on the outside covered patio along the side walk. Lots of activity on this street and very enjoyable. The food is great as are the margaritas!
164 residents recomanen
Santa Fe
3201 Esplanade AveThis is one of my favorite places to dine in Mid-City on Esplanade Ave. If the weather is nice, suggest dining on the outside covered patio along the side walk. Lots of activity on this street and very enjoyable. The food is great as are the margaritas!
This restaurant is literally right around the corner from my home and has good po-boys, Chinese food and many popular New Orleans dishes. Great for pick up to bring back to the house.
10 residents recomanen
C & A Seafood
1429 South Dr. Norman C. Francis ParkwayThis restaurant is literally right around the corner from my home and has good po-boys, Chinese food and many popular New Orleans dishes. Great for pick up to bring back to the house.
Local favorite and popular with tourists as well. In Riverbend area Uptown. A Must for sure. Patrons sit at old time counter for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Great to catch the Carrollton/St. Charles streetcar and exit right in front of the restaurant.
189 residents recomanen
The Camellia Grill
626 S Carrollton AveLocal favorite and popular with tourists as well. In Riverbend area Uptown. A Must for sure. Patrons sit at old time counter for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Great to catch the Carrollton/St. Charles streetcar and exit right in front of the restaurant.
MOPHO
514 City Park AveVietnamese restaurant. Highly recommended and delicious. Local scene.
Local favorite and only about 10 minutes by car from my house. Open only for lunch. Check out their website.
37 residents recomanen
Crabby Jack's
428 Jefferson HwyLocal favorite and only about 10 minutes by car from my house. Open only for lunch. Check out their website.
A local institution serving Nawlins food! Local and tourist alike enjoy this. No reservations, so be prepared to wait at the bar for a table.
199 residents recomanen
Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal StA local institution serving Nawlins food! Local and tourist alike enjoy this. No reservations, so be prepared to wait at the bar for a table.
A favorite of locals and tourists as well. Truly New Orleans food served here and most delicious.
406 residents recomanen
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StA favorite of locals and tourists as well. Truly New Orleans food served here and most delicious.
I recently went to this restaurant and was blown away. Casual scene, mostly locals and delicious seafood and other New Orleans mainstay dishes.
9 residents recomanen
Station 6
105 Metairie-Hammond HwyI recently went to this restaurant and was blown away. Casual scene, mostly locals and delicious seafood and other New Orleans mainstay dishes.
Meet the legendary Mrs. Leah Chase and enjoy some delicious fried chicken that my be even better than Willie Mae's!
250 residents recomanen
Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans AveMeet the legendary Mrs. Leah Chase and enjoy some delicious fried chicken that my be even better than Willie Mae's!
Paladar 511 is a neighborhood restaurant featuring housemade pastas, pizza, gulf seafood and seasonal local produce.
203 residents recomanen
Paladar 511
511 Marigny StPaladar 511 is a neighborhood restaurant featuring housemade pastas, pizza, gulf seafood and seasonal local produce.
One of our new favorite restaurant spots. Upscale, yet causal and fun to share their delicious Tapas fare with friends.
6 residents recomanen
Bijou Restaurant & Bar
1014 North Rampart StreetOne of our new favorite restaurant spots. Upscale, yet causal and fun to share their delicious Tapas fare with friends.
Very popular with locals and visitors alike! Expect a wait, but worth it. Famous for their array of Nawlins Po-Boys!
681 residents recomanen
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveVery popular with locals and visitors alike! Expect a wait, but worth it. Famous for their array of Nawlins Po-Boys!
This dining experience is our favorite for its outstanding Columbian fare, fabulous fresh made Margaritas and Mojitos complimented by a super friendly and caring owners and staff! Please ask for chef/owner, David, and/or manager, Nora, and tell them we sent you!!
69 residents recomanen
Maïs Arepas
1200 Carondelet StThis dining experience is our favorite for its outstanding Columbian fare, fabulous fresh made Margaritas and Mojitos complimented by a super friendly and caring owners and staff! Please ask for chef/owner, David, and/or manager, Nora, and tell them we sent you!!
It's a favorite of ours and we love it's fabulous servers, authentic Mexican fare and outstanding Margaritas!
6 residents recomanen
Carreta's Grill
2320 Veterans Memorial BlvdIt's a favorite of ours and we love it's fabulous servers, authentic Mexican fare and outstanding Margaritas!
The best in French dining in the city and a mere 10 minutes by car from our home on beautiful Esplanade Avenue.
314 residents recomanen
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveThe best in French dining in the city and a mere 10 minutes by car from our home on beautiful Esplanade Avenue.
Dining in the Main dining room a must! Jackets required after 5 pm for gentlemen. It is a place to see and be seen in! Plan on enjoying a 2 hour+ dining experience too!
167 residents recomanen
Galatoires
209 Bourbon StDining in the Main dining room a must! Jackets required after 5 pm for gentlemen. It is a place to see and be seen in! Plan on enjoying a 2 hour+ dining experience too!
Parks & Nature
Has a biking/jogging/walking trail around the lagoons in the park with beautiful old oak trees throughout the park. Across the street from Tulane and Loyola Universities on St. Charles Ave.
344 residents recomanen
Audubon Park station
Has a biking/jogging/walking trail around the lagoons in the park with beautiful old oak trees throughout the park. Across the street from Tulane and Loyola Universities on St. Charles Ave.
The New Orleans Museum of Art is located in the part as well as bike/jogging/walking pats around what is called Big Lake. Has a Carousel for the kids, putt putt and Storyland.
1516 residents recomanen
City Park
1 Palm DrThe New Orleans Museum of Art is located in the part as well as bike/jogging/walking pats around what is called Big Lake. Has a Carousel for the kids, putt putt and Storyland.
Located in the middle of City Park is this large walking/hiking trail on 60 acres. Check out the website as this is a must for nature lovers. Just minutes from my home.
No charge to access this trail.
18 residents recomanen
Couturie Forest
1009 Harrison AveLocated in the middle of City Park is this large walking/hiking trail on 60 acres. Check out the website as this is a must for nature lovers. Just minutes from my home.
No charge to access this trail.
Home of the Original Beignets! This City Park location is only 10 minutes away and perfect for families to enjoy beignets is. beautiful City Park
86 residents recomanen
Cafe Du Monde City Park
56 Dreyfous DrHome of the Original Beignets! This City Park location is only 10 minutes away and perfect for families to enjoy beignets is. beautiful City Park
Arts & Culture
Located in City Park. Check out their websites for exhibits during your stay.
782 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Nova Orleans
1 Collins Diboll CirLocated in City Park. Check out their websites for exhibits during your stay.
Stunning artwork in this beautiful Sculpture Garden located in City Park.
161 residents recomanen
Jardí de l'escultura
1 Collins Diboll CirStunning artwork in this beautiful Sculpture Garden located in City Park.
A locally owned retail store featuring the work of 200+ southern makers in a charming New Orleans home. This is the perfect place to local New Orleans art pieces for yourself and for gifts. You will see some many art pieces on display in our patio area.
Home Malone
A locally owned retail store featuring the work of 200+ southern makers in a charming New Orleans home. This is the perfect place to local New Orleans art pieces for yourself and for gifts. You will see some many art pieces on display in our patio area.
Shopping
Enjoy strolling about 18 blocks of restaurants. art galleries, restaurants and bar and numerous shops. Suggest best area is between Washington and Louisiana Avenues.
Catch the Hop On and Hop Off double decker bus for this visit.
396 residents recomanen
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetEnjoy strolling about 18 blocks of restaurants. art galleries, restaurants and bar and numerous shops. Suggest best area is between Washington and Louisiana Avenues.
Catch the Hop On and Hop Off double decker bus for this visit.
Sightseeing
Go to their website and check out the streetcar lines nearest our home.
Google the RTSA streetcar line routes. The two closest ones to my house are the Carrollton Ave Line at Claiborne and Carrollton that will turn into the St Charles Ave line taking you past Audubon Park, the mansions in the Garden District and you end up at Canal Street Downtown and at the French Quarter. 1.2 miles from my house with a 4 minute drive (there is ample parking by the streetcar line) or a nice 21 minute walk. The second is located at Canal Street and Jefferson Davis, which is only about 6 minute drive were there is ample street parking and you can hop on the streetcar taking you to Downtown, French Quarter and Warehouse District.
54 residents recomanen
Regional Transit Authority
2817 Canal StGoogle the RTSA streetcar line routes. The two closest ones to my house are the Carrollton Ave Line at Claiborne and Carrollton that will turn into the St Charles Ave line taking you past Audubon Park, the mansions in the Garden District and you end up at Canal Street Downtown and at the French Quarter. 1.2 miles from my house with a 4 minute drive (there is ample parking by the streetcar line) or a nice 21 minute walk. The second is located at Canal Street and Jefferson Davis, which is only about 6 minute drive were there is ample street parking and you can hop on the streetcar taking you to Downtown, French Quarter and Warehouse District.
Essentials
Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields AveRobért Fresh Market
135 Robert E Lee BlvdRouses Market
400 N Carrollton Ave