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Neighborhood Restaurants

Casual or fancy, walking distance, short cab ride, or day trip - these are some of our favorites.
Great Breakfast or Lunch, New Orleans home cooking. Head down Esplanade, on your way to the Quarter.
201 habitants recommandent
Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade Ave
201 habitants recommandent
Great Breakfast or Lunch, New Orleans home cooking. Head down Esplanade, on your way to the Quarter.
Walk to Esplanade, sit outside and watch the world go by. Mexican, with an emphasis on seafood.
164 habitants recommandent
Santa Fe
3201 Esplanade Ave
164 habitants recommandent
Walk to Esplanade, sit outside and watch the world go by. Mexican, with an emphasis on seafood.
Wonderful little French Cafe within walking distance. Try a pineau des charentes with french onion soup for an afternoon aperitif and light bite, or grab a Groupon coupon and treat yourself to a French feast.
314 habitants recommandent
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade Ave
314 habitants recommandent
Wonderful little French Cafe within walking distance. Try a pineau des charentes with french onion soup for an afternoon aperitif and light bite, or grab a Groupon coupon and treat yourself to a French feast.
Walking distance Spanish restaurant. The paellas are tasty, or share a bunch of appetizers - it's all good. Break your keto diet and try the fresh bread with garlic aioli.
257 habitants recommandent
Lola's
3312 Esplanade Ave
257 habitants recommandent
Walking distance Spanish restaurant. The paellas are tasty, or share a bunch of appetizers - it's all good. Break your keto diet and try the fresh bread with garlic aioli.
Po-Boys - get the shrimp. Or the roast beef. And an Abita beer. Finest kind.
681 habitants recommandent
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan Ave
681 habitants recommandent
Po-Boys - get the shrimp. Or the roast beef. And an Abita beer. Finest kind.
If you're sampling wines at Swirl, you can buy a bottle, order from 1000 Figs right next door and they'll deliver - tasty and reasonable middle eastern cooking.
237 habitants recommandent
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon St
237 habitants recommandent
If you're sampling wines at Swirl, you can buy a bottle, order from 1000 Figs right next door and they'll deliver - tasty and reasonable middle eastern cooking.
The charcuterie plate is amazing, and the bar boasts some fun mixologists. If you're a meat person, this is definitely worth a trip.
158 habitants recommandent
Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton Ave
158 habitants recommandent
The charcuterie plate is amazing, and the bar boasts some fun mixologists. If you're a meat person, this is definitely worth a trip.
Barbeque Shrimp po-boy. Trust me, just get one.
182 habitants recommandent
Liuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez St
182 habitants recommandent
Barbeque Shrimp po-boy. Trust me, just get one.
Long walk or short drive, brunch, lunch or dinner - the homecooking version of Susan Spicer's genius - get the special, whatever it is.
Rosedale Restaurant
Long walk or short drive, brunch, lunch or dinner - the homecooking version of Susan Spicer's genius - get the special, whatever it is.

Bars, Distilleries, Breweries, etc

Want to sample local beers, or just sample the neighborhood, here's a list to get you started.
This is our Cheers, just around the corner and between the house and Bayou St. John - great way to begin or end a walk on the Bayou. Many nights also have a pop-up food vendor if you want to just hang out in the hood.
223 habitants recommandent
Pal's Lounge
949 N Rendon
223 habitants recommandent
This is our Cheers, just around the corner and between the house and Bayou St. John - great way to begin or end a walk on the Bayou. Many nights also have a pop-up food vendor if you want to just hang out in the hood.
Walking distance free wine tasting every Friday from 5:30-7:30, and welcoming any other day of the week. Have a glass of wine (or several), or buy a bottle and sit at one of the tables indoor or out and enjoy the 'hood.
156 habitants recommandent
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon St
156 habitants recommandent
Walking distance free wine tasting every Friday from 5:30-7:30, and welcoming any other day of the week. Have a glass of wine (or several), or buy a bottle and sit at one of the tables indoor or out and enjoy the 'hood.
On the site of the less famous Black Storyville - take a tasting tour and get some local history as well.
14 habitants recommandent
Seven Three Distilling Co.
301 N Claiborne Ave
14 habitants recommandent
On the site of the less famous Black Storyville - take a tasting tour and get some local history as well.
Another fine tasting spot, with some excellent local Rums.
13 habitants recommandent
Old New Orleans Rum Distillery
2815 Frenchmen St
13 habitants recommandent
Another fine tasting spot, with some excellent local Rums.
Bike ride along the Greenway to this local brewery.
96 habitants recommandent
Second Line Brewing
433 N Bernadotte St
96 habitants recommandent
Bike ride along the Greenway to this local brewery.
Walk or bike to this indoor-outdoor pub on the Greenway.
107 habitants recommandent
Wrong Iron On The Greenway
3532 Toulouse St
107 habitants recommandent
Walk or bike to this indoor-outdoor pub on the Greenway.
Dixie used to be the ubiquitous local beer. Went out of biz, recently restored to life by the owner of the New Orleans Saints. Worth a trip east, if you have a car.
11 habitants recommandent
Dixie Brewery
3501 Jourdan Rd
11 habitants recommandent
Dixie used to be the ubiquitous local beer. Went out of biz, recently restored to life by the owner of the New Orleans Saints. Worth a trip east, if you have a car.
Music and beer - what's not to love?
17 habitants recommandent
Zony Mash Beer Project
3940 Thalia Street
17 habitants recommandent
Music and beer - what's not to love?
Take the free tasting tour - NOLA cafe, coffee house, bar history with tastings of bitters, rums, sazeracs.
100 habitants recommandent
La Maison Sazerac
101 Magazine St
100 habitants recommandent
Take the free tasting tour - NOLA cafe, coffee house, bar history with tastings of bitters, rums, sazeracs.

Coffee shops

You can make coffee here, but if you want something fancier than just brewed, try one of these coffeeshops, all walkable or a short drive.
Hang out on the Avenue with local coffee brewed plain or fancy, hot or cold or frozen. Breakfast bites as well.
166 habitants recommandent
CC's Coffee House
701 Metairie Rd
166 habitants recommandent
Hang out on the Avenue with local coffee brewed plain or fancy, hot or cold or frozen. Breakfast bites as well.
A short drive to Carrollton Ave.
90 habitants recommandent
The Bean Gallery
637 N Carrollton Ave
90 habitants recommandent
A short drive to Carrollton Ave.
Bagels and coffee! Along the Greenway
9 habitants recommandent
Flour Moon Bagels
457 North Dorgenois Street
9 habitants recommandent
Bagels and coffee! Along the Greenway

Breakfast

Even breakfast is an event around here, and there are lots of places nearby to start your day off right. Check times - opening varies.
Open early, and tons of options! Might be a bit of a wait on weekends if you're not early.
226 habitants recommandent
Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad St
226 habitants recommandent
Open early, and tons of options! Might be a bit of a wait on weekends if you're not early.
Great Breakfast or Lunch, New Orleans home cooking. Head down Esplanade, on your way to the Quarter.
201 habitants recommandent
Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade Ave
201 habitants recommandent
Great Breakfast or Lunch, New Orleans home cooking. Head down Esplanade, on your way to the Quarter.
Breakfast or lunch in the Quarter. The savory crepes are divine and the little Abelskivers (a puffed pancake pastry with a choice of sauces) is a perfect dessert. Open 8 - 3.
16 habitants recommandent
French Toast
1035 Decatur St
16 habitants recommandent
Breakfast or lunch in the Quarter. The savory crepes are divine and the little Abelskivers (a puffed pancake pastry with a choice of sauces) is a perfect dessert. Open 8 - 3.
Long walk or short drive, brunch, lunch or dinner - the homecooking version of Susan Spicer's genius - get the special, whatever it is.
Rosedale Restaurant
Long walk or short drive, brunch, lunch or dinner - the homecooking version of Susan Spicer's genius - get the special, whatever it is.

Grocery Stores/ Pharmacy

Where to stock up on sundries
Walk or drive, neighborhood supermarket.
236 habitants recommandent
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade Ave
236 habitants recommandent
Walk or drive, neighborhood supermarket.
Closest pharmacy, and right next door to the local supermarket Rouse's, if you need supplies for the drive home.
67 habitants recommandent
CVS
500 N Carrollton Ave
67 habitants recommandent
Closest pharmacy, and right next door to the local supermarket Rouse's, if you need supplies for the drive home.
Very local walking-distance market. Their butcher is the best. If you drove to NOLA, get a cooler and take some italian sausage or stuffed porkchops home with you.
88 habitants recommandent
Terranovas Supermarket
3308 Esplanade Ave
88 habitants recommandent
Very local walking-distance market. Their butcher is the best. If you drove to NOLA, get a cooler and take some italian sausage or stuffed porkchops home with you.

Favorite "Fancy" Restaurants

Dress up a little and enjoy NOLA fine dining with some of our favorite chefs and their version of fine art! Many of these places offer lunch specials and summer time "Coolinary" specials, check online.
Go for lunch during a weekday. The lunch prices are more affordable, the martini's are .25 (yes, a quarter!), and the service at this flagship Brennan establishment cannot be beat.
574 habitants recommandent
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington Ave
574 habitants recommandent
Go for lunch during a weekday. The lunch prices are more affordable, the martini's are .25 (yes, a quarter!), and the service at this flagship Brennan establishment cannot be beat.
Sweet converted French Quarter house, complete with patio dining for spring and fall. Get the cream of garlic soup and whatever else strikes your fancy. Susan Spicer's flagship restaurant.
60 habitants recommandent
Bayona
430 Dauphine St
60 habitants recommandent
Sweet converted French Quarter house, complete with patio dining for spring and fall. Get the cream of garlic soup and whatever else strikes your fancy. Susan Spicer's flagship restaurant.
Get the tasting menu. It's a little pricey, I've only been once, but it was an amazing meal.
79 habitants recommandent
August
301 Tchoupitoulas St
79 habitants recommandent
Get the tasting menu. It's a little pricey, I've only been once, but it was an amazing meal.
Right on Jackson Square, really fun interior as well as balcony dining overlooking the square. Get the crawfish and goat cheese crepe.
95 habitants recommandent
Muriel's Jackson Square
801 Chartres St
95 habitants recommandent
Right on Jackson Square, really fun interior as well as balcony dining overlooking the square. Get the crawfish and goat cheese crepe.
This one's nearly walking distance, right across the street from City Park - perfect for a delicious lunch/dinner before or after going to the Museum or Sculpture Garden. Have a cocktail, then eat at the bar, which looks out on the Park.
117 habitants recommandent
Ralph's On The Park
900 City Park Ave
117 habitants recommandent
This one's nearly walking distance, right across the street from City Park - perfect for a delicious lunch/dinner before or after going to the Museum or Sculpture Garden. Have a cocktail, then eat at the bar, which looks out on the Park.
Irene has been cooking for locals for 25 years. She recently moved into a more expansive location, nearer to Canal St., and caters to visitors as well. We celebrated a birthday there recently, and start to finish was lovely.
114 habitants recommandent
Irene's
529 Bienville St
114 habitants recommandent
Irene has been cooking for locals for 25 years. She recently moved into a more expansive location, nearer to Canal St., and caters to visitors as well. We celebrated a birthday there recently, and start to finish was lovely.
Lovely old music store converted into a Brennan restaurant. Don't miss the crabmeat cheescake.
46 habitants recommandent
Palace Café
605 Canal St
46 habitants recommandent
Lovely old music store converted into a Brennan restaurant. Don't miss the crabmeat cheescake.

Places, Museums

Things to see and do, particularly the ones nearby.
Just doubled in size - an interesting cross-section of sculptures in a beautiful park setting. Only open during the day. In City Park, walking distance. Free museum docent-led tours at noon on Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays.
161 habitants recommandent
Jardin de sculptures
1 Collins Diboll Cir
161 habitants recommandent
Just doubled in size - an interesting cross-section of sculptures in a beautiful park setting. Only open during the day. In City Park, walking distance. Free museum docent-led tours at noon on Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays.
Play tennis or putt-putt golf, bring the kids to Storyland, wander through the botanical gardens, have coffee and donuts at the old Casino, or just sit by the lagoon and watch for ducks, geese, swans, turtles, and alligators.
1516 habitants recommandent
City Park
1 Palm Dr
1516 habitants recommandent
Play tennis or putt-putt golf, bring the kids to Storyland, wander through the botanical gardens, have coffee and donuts at the old Casino, or just sit by the lagoon and watch for ducks, geese, swans, turtles, and alligators.
Even if you're not a bettor, put on a hat, walk over to the Fairgrounds, mingle with the hoi polloi, and watch magnificent thoroughbreds thunder around the course. Or weenie dogs scamper. Or turtles wander. Check the local listings for what might be happening at the Fairgrounds when the Jazz Fest isn't.
244 habitants recommandent
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly Blvd
244 habitants recommandent
Even if you're not a bettor, put on a hat, walk over to the Fairgrounds, mingle with the hoi polloi, and watch magnificent thoroughbreds thunder around the course. Or weenie dogs scamper. Or turtles wander. Check the local listings for what might be happening at the Fairgrounds when the Jazz Fest isn't.
Where the neighbors go for the New Orleans version of "passiaggiata," a casual, social evening stroll once the sun is low enough in the sky. Walk straight up Dumaine (take a right out of the front of the house) to the slow-moving water, home to ducks and alligators. Stop at Pal's on the way back.
238 habitants recommandent
Bayou St John
238 habitants recommandent
Where the neighbors go for the New Orleans version of "passiaggiata," a casual, social evening stroll once the sun is low enough in the sky. Walk straight up Dumaine (take a right out of the front of the house) to the slow-moving water, home to ducks and alligators. Stop at Pal's on the way back.
Check for outdoor music, movies, events
155 habitants recommandent
The Broad Theater
636 N Broad St
155 habitants recommandent
Check for outdoor music, movies, events