Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Neighborhood favorite Lola's serves paella and excellent sangria. A short walk from Bell St. No reservations.
3312 Esplanade Ave
3312 Esplanade AvenueNeighborhood favorite Lola's serves paella and excellent sangria. A short walk from Bell St. No reservations.
3127 Esplanade Ave
3127 Esplanade AvenueExcellent French food on leafy Esplanade Ave.
1518 N Lopez St
1518 North Lopez StreetGrab a famous Liuzza's BBQ Shrimp Po'boy for lunch by the racetrack
Excellent free trade coffee in a funky, bohemian setting. Try their gluten free or vegan breakfast options.
3133 Ponce De Leon St
3133 Ponce De Leon StreetExcellent free trade coffee in a funky, bohemian setting. Try their gluten free or vegan breakfast options.
3201 Esplanade Ave
3201 Esplanade AvenueMediocre Mexican food with a fantastic location for people watching. Good sangria
2401 St Ann St
2401 Saint Ann StreetBest fried chicken in New Orleans
3001 Tulane Ave
3001 Tulane AvenueBest pizza in New Orleans. Try the pancetta and brussel sprout pie!
You can't leave NOLA without eating a Po'boy and many argue Parkway has the city's best. Order the Roast Beef Po'boy dressed and you won't be sorry.
6 habitants recommandent
538 Hagan Ave
538 Hagan AvenueYou can't leave NOLA without eating a Po'boy and many argue Parkway has the city's best. Order the Roast Beef Po'boy dressed and you won't be sorry.
New Orleans institution sells fantastic gelato, but be sure to try the three layer Spumoni.
256 habitants recommandent
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveNew Orleans institution sells fantastic gelato, but be sure to try the three layer Spumoni.
CC's Coffee House
701 Metairie RdPopular coffee shop has chains throughout New Orleans.
Knock you on your ass mimosas mix well with their large breakfast menu.
226 habitants recommandent
Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad StKnock you on your ass mimosas mix well with their large breakfast menu.
Blue Dot Donuts
4301 Canal StIf you like bacon on your donuts, try a Long John
900 Harrison Ave
900 Harrison AvenueSusan Spicer's most recent restaurant
Oysters all the way, although many swear by the cochon de lait po'boy
37 habitants recommandent
Crabby Jack's
428 Jefferson HwyOysters all the way, although many swear by the cochon de lait po'boy
By far the best, most grown up restaurant in the city. Forget restaurant August and eat here.
Stella!
1032 Chartres StBy far the best, most grown up restaurant in the city. Forget restaurant August and eat here.
Messiest, most delicious breakfast in New Orleans. Try one of the Slammers, just be sure to get here early to beat the long weekend lines.
100 habitants recommandent
Slim Goodies Diner
3322 Magazine StMessiest, most delicious breakfast in New Orleans. Try one of the Slammers, just be sure to get here early to beat the long weekend lines.
Great vegetarian options for breakfast and dinner in the peaceful Marigny.
376 habitants recommandent
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StGreat vegetarian options for breakfast and dinner in the peaceful Marigny.
Best sushi in the city. Not for roll lovers. It's the real thing with dozens of sashimi options to choose from.
31 habitants recommandent
Chiba
8312 Oak StBest sushi in the city. Not for roll lovers. It's the real thing with dozens of sashimi options to choose from.
NOLA isn't known for its great coffee, but Velvet is leading the charge of new, high quality coffee shops.
Velvet Espresso Bar
NOLA isn't known for its great coffee, but Velvet is leading the charge of new, high quality coffee shops.
Worth the drive if you can find a designated driver. Fantastic farm to table restaurant by local super star John Besh
11 habitants recommandent
La Provence
25020 U.S. Hwy 190Worth the drive if you can find a designated driver. Fantastic farm to table restaurant by local super star John Besh
One of the best sandwich experiences in the city. The Buckboard Bacon Melt is perfection, but be sure to get a side of boudin.
448 habitants recommandent
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StOne of the best sandwich experiences in the city. The Buckboard Bacon Melt is perfection, but be sure to get a side of boudin.
Herbsaint
701 St Charles AveFantastic CBD lunch spot with daily market specials.
Finding a good meal in the Quarter is a little easier with Sylvain. Grab a burger and try one of their craft cocktails. We recommend the Dennis' Sidecar.
150 habitants recommandent
Sylvain
625 Chartres StFinding a good meal in the Quarter is a little easier with Sylvain. Grab a burger and try one of their craft cocktails. We recommend the Dennis' Sidecar.
Dante's Kitchen
736 Dante StreetChicken under a Brick will ruin you for all future chicken.
Best burger in the city. Don't forget a side of Tater Tots
130 habitants recommandent
The Company Burger
4600 Freret StBest burger in the city. Don't forget a side of Tater Tots
Beaucoup Juice
4719 Freret StreetGreat juice if they are actually open. Cash only.
Dat Dog
5030 Freret StKnock you off your feet wieners from around the world
Charming sandwich spot across from the Tuesday farmers market. Be sure to try the Grilled Vegetable Sandwich.
34 habitants recommandent
Tartine
7217 Perrier StCharming sandwich spot across from the Tuesday farmers market. Be sure to try the Grilled Vegetable Sandwich.
Shopping
3143 Ponce De Leon St
3143 Ponce De Leon StreetCharming neighborhood wine bar also sells cheese and salami
3700 Orleans Ave
3700 Orleans AvenueLocal liquor store with a fantastic selection of beer
Pied Nu
5521 Magazine StFantastic home boutique on boutique heavy magazine.
By appointment only antique store gives showier, larger downtown neighbors such as M.S. Rau a run for their money.
Didier Inc
2023 Magazine StBy appointment only antique store gives showier, larger downtown neighbors such as M.S. Rau a run for their money.
Off the boat antiques sold to local showrooms and you for a fraction of the cost. Everything is negotiable...
Dop Antiques
300 Jefferson HwyOff the boat antiques sold to local showrooms and you for a fraction of the cost. Everything is negotiable...
Essentials
3135 Esplanade Ave
3135 Esplanade AvenueSmall neighborhood grocery store makes fantastic Cuban sandwiches
3308 Esplanade Ave
3308 Esplanade AvenueSmall local supermarket makes famous Italian sausage
Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton AveGrown up wine shop for francophiles.
Uptown Whole Foods has better options then most local markets.
736 habitants recommandent
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StUptown Whole Foods has better options then most local markets.
Farmer's market has various hours and sells local produce, meat, eggs, cheese, etc.
20 habitants recommandent
Hollygrove Market & Farm
8301 Olive StreetFarmer's market has various hours and sells local produce, meat, eggs, cheese, etc.
The Fresh Market
3338 St Charles AveFirst local branch of Fresh Market. Great dried pasta.
One of your best bets for fresh bread in NOLA. Just remember they close down for the month of August.
Try the Olive Fougasse.
188 habitants recommandent
La Boulangerie
4600 Magazine StOne of your best bets for fresh bread in NOLA. Just remember they close down for the month of August.
Try the Olive Fougasse.
Any and all Asian ingredients you need and dirt cheap Bahn Mi.
13 habitants recommandent
Hong Kong Food Market
925 Behrman HwyAny and all Asian ingredients you need and dirt cheap Bahn Mi.
St. James Cheese Company - Uptown
5004 Prytania StCheese!
Hopper's Wines & Spirits
5601C Magazine StGrown up wine shop for Francophiles
Everything Else
Biking and Walking Trails, New Orleans Museum of Art, Golf, Kayaking, Tennis Courts
1516 habitants recommandent
City Park
1 Palm DrBiking and Walking Trails, New Orleans Museum of Art, Golf, Kayaking, Tennis Courts
Nola Pilates
140 W Harrison AveWhen you're done eating and drinking, you can buy single classes at NOLA Pilates.
Balance Yoga and Wellness New Orleans
118 S Cortez StWork of those po'boys
Swan River Yoga Mid City Mandir
2940 Canal StOur favorite studio in the city
High Point Shooting Grounds
Clays, Skeet, Targets. Call ahead to confirm hours
Sightseeing
634 Elysian Fields Ave
634 Elysian Fields AvenueFantastic, small group bike tours of New Orleans.
Local zoo and water park is a great option for kids and adults alike.
893 habitants recommandent
Parc Audubon
6500 Magazine StLocal zoo and water park is a great option for kids and adults alike.
National Museum with immense funding and membership does a fantastic job of capturing both the European and Pacific theaters.
804 habitants recommandent
Le Musée National de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale
945 Magazine StNational Museum with immense funding and membership does a fantastic job of capturing both the European and Pacific theaters.
Free beer after all tours.
(we still prefer the more local NOLA Brewing though)
33 habitants recommandent
Abita Brewing Company
21084 LA-36Free beer after all tours.
(we still prefer the more local NOLA Brewing though)
Part of the must do plantation tour for first time visitors.
68 habitants recommandent
Oak Alley Plantation
3645 LA-18Part of the must do plantation tour for first time visitors.
Destrehan Plantation
13034 River RdClosest plantation to New Orleans
San Francisco Plantation
2646 LA-44And another...
Drinks & Nightlife
Pal's Lounge
949 N RendonCozy, local favorite for an evening drink
500 N Telemachus St
500 North Telemachus Street“Cocktails, barbecue, cupcakes, and good times”!
Trendy spot made cocktails cool again. Great happy hour value. Be sure to double check the dress code.
244 habitants recommandent
Cure
4905 Freret StTrendy spot made cocktails cool again. Great happy hour value. Be sure to double check the dress code.
Seedy, dive bar that is close to our hearts. Don't even think about going before 2am...
99 habitants recommandent
Snake & Jake's Christmas Club Lounge
7612 Oak StreetSeedy, dive bar that is close to our hearts. Don't even think about going before 2am...
Trendy gastro-pub with great small plates. A bit loud and a bit crowded, but worth it for the Bone Marrow Crostini.
124 habitants recommandent
Bouligny Tavern
3641 Magazine StTrendy gastro-pub with great small plates. A bit loud and a bit crowded, but worth it for the Bone Marrow Crostini.
Bar Tonique
820 N Rampart StTrending kids, tiny space and gorgeous drinks.
Arts & Culture
Check out Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott every Wednesday night.
188 habitants recommandent
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal StCheck out Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott every Wednesday night.
Fantastic food, original drinks and some of the best live music in the city. Don't wait to be seated. Hover over a table and claim it as soon as it's previous occupants get up.
189 habitants recommandent
Three Muses
536 Frenchmen StFantastic food, original drinks and some of the best live music in the city. Don't wait to be seated. Hover over a table and claim it as soon as it's previous occupants get up.