Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StQuaint & trendy, great for coffee, breakfast and juice!
Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
1418 Magazine StreetDelicious breakfast & lunch bites!
My favorite sushi spot. Must order a 'Super Duper Hand Roll' (not listed on the menu) and the 'No Name Roll'.
18 locals recommend
Hana Japanese Restaurant
8116 Hampson StMy favorite sushi spot. Must order a 'Super Duper Hand Roll' (not listed on the menu) and the 'No Name Roll'.
If you're looking for a date night, K-Paul's is the place to go. The food is traditional Louisiana style with a more casual atmosphere. Note, each entree starts around $32.
86 locals recommend
K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen
416 Chartres StIf you're looking for a date night, K-Paul's is the place to go. The food is traditional Louisiana style with a more casual atmosphere. Note, each entree starts around $32.
Not your traditional hotdog; it's so much more!! A must try, ranging from alligator sausage to vegetarian dogs.
359 locals recommend
Dat Dog
5030 Freret StNot your traditional hotdog; it's so much more!! A must try, ranging from alligator sausage to vegetarian dogs.
A favorite for Taco Tuesdays; make sure you're not in a rush, usually packed! Also has drink specials during 'Island Time'
228 locals recommend
The Rum House
3128 Magazine StA favorite for Taco Tuesdays; make sure you're not in a rush, usually packed! Also has drink specials during 'Island Time'
A cool spot to sit outside during happy hour (3-7), with half priced tacos & drinks.. who can beat that??
15 locals recommend
Araña Taqueria y Cantina
3242 Magazine StA cool spot to sit outside during happy hour (3-7), with half priced tacos & drinks.. who can beat that??
Joey K's
3001 Magazine StNew Orleans cuisine
kin
4600 Washington AveA great spot for ramen
Horn's Eatery And Catering
2440 Dauphine StKick-ass brunch
Great coffee spot with limited food & bakery options. They also have alcoholic coffee options for those who need an extra kick ;)
96 locals recommend
Envie Espresso Bar & Cafe
1241 Decatur StGreat coffee spot with limited food & bakery options. They also have alcoholic coffee options for those who need an extra kick ;)
Delicious Italian bakery. A few menu items include: gelato, cannoli's and coffee.
256 locals recommend
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveDelicious Italian bakery. A few menu items include: gelato, cannoli's and coffee.
Creole Creamery
4924 Prytania StIce creams & treats. Cash only!!
Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StYummy pizza
Lilly's Café
1813 Magazine StVietnamese; great pho
Maypop
611 O'Keefe AveCool, trendy asian cuisine
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StGreat bites
Green Goddess
307 Exchange PlMany vegan & vegetarian options, fresh menu.
Bourbon Cowboy
241 Bourbon StExcellent seafood, nice atmosphere
Royal House
441 Royal StGreat Louisiana dishes
St. Roch (pronounced rock) is a hip food hall with multiple vendors. Look online for current options!
466 locals recommend
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveSt. Roch (pronounced rock) is a hip food hall with multiple vendors. Look online for current options!
A local tradition! Beignets & coffee, basically doughnuts but New Orleans style. Fried dough with powered sugar on top; don't forget to blow the sugar on your friends ;)
Cash only spot.
703 locals recommend
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StA local tradition! Beignets & coffee, basically doughnuts but New Orleans style. Fried dough with powered sugar on top; don't forget to blow the sugar on your friends ;)
Cash only spot.
One of my favorite spots for breakfast, brunch or lunch! Tons of vegan, GF & vegetarian options. They also have great coffees & teas.
85 locals recommend
BEARCAT CAFE UPTOWN
2521 Jena StOne of my favorite spots for breakfast, brunch or lunch! Tons of vegan, GF & vegetarian options. They also have great coffees & teas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cure
4905 Freret StGreat cocktail menu with a cool atmosphere. Drinks are around $9-$12.
Barrel Proof
1201 Magazine StCool spot for a date or to hang with friends
Parleaux Beer Lab
634 Lesseps StFun spot with a nice outside area
A New Orleans favorite! Hang in the courtyard area with the iconic flame fountain or sing along to your favorite tunes in the piano bar; you won't be disappointed. Home of the famous Hurricane.
243 locals recommend
Pat O'Brien's
718 St PeterA New Orleans favorite! Hang in the courtyard area with the iconic flame fountain or sing along to your favorite tunes in the piano bar; you won't be disappointed. Home of the famous Hurricane.
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayGreat place to hang with friends or for some late bites
Monkey Board
1111 Gravier StA casual spot with great rooftop views
The Pontchartrain Hotel
2031 St Charles AveClassy rooftop bar with great city views
NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans
317 Baronne St'Above the Grid' is a nicer rooftop bar
One of the oldest bars in the United States! Built in the 1700s, you can find a full bar with an inside/outside area.
294 locals recommend
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StOne of the oldest bars in the United States! Built in the 1700s, you can find a full bar with an inside/outside area.
Carousel Bar
214 Royal St A must see!
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveParks & Nature
City Park has a lot of options, from golf to the botanical garden. Make sure to check out the wind chime tree near the Carrollton & Esplanade entrance.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrCity Park has a lot of options, from golf to the botanical garden. Make sure to check out the wind chime tree near the Carrollton & Esplanade entrance.
2 mile run/walk/bike trail around the golf course. There are some great spots to sit and relax by the pond.
344 locals recommend
Audubon Park station
2 mile run/walk/bike trail around the golf course. There are some great spots to sit and relax by the pond.
Lakefront
A nice area for a run/walk
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Entertainment & Activities
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal StAudubon Park
6500 Magazine StThe fair grounds is a fun place to come to watch horse racing and sometimes exotic animals races.
244 locals recommend
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly BlvdThe fair grounds is a fun place to come to watch horse racing and sometimes exotic animals races.
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
1500 Sugar Bowl DrSmoothie King Center
1501 Dave Dixon DrSightseeing
Jackson Square
701 Decatur StThere is so much more to New Orleans than Bourbon, but everyone should go at least once! The earlier, the better if you do not want to be a part of the party. And YES! The rumors are true, it is legal to carry around your alcoholic beverages (just make sure they are not in glass containers).
347 locals recommend
Bourbon Street
Bourbon StreetThere is so much more to New Orleans than Bourbon, but everyone should go at least once! The earlier, the better if you do not want to be a part of the party. And YES! The rumors are true, it is legal to carry around your alcoholic beverages (just make sure they are not in glass containers).
Frenchman is a great spot to bar hop; a ton of live music and restaurants to choose from.
655 locals recommend
Frenchmen Street
Frenchman is a great spot to bar hop; a ton of live music and restaurants to choose from.
French Quarter
Magazine Street has a lot of restaurants, bars and shopping! It's a great area to spend the day walking around.
396 locals recommend
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetMagazine Street has a lot of restaurants, bars and shopping! It's a great area to spend the day walking around.
Any American Horror Story fans? This beautiful mansion is right down the street! One of my favorite areas to go for a walk or run.
8 locals recommend
Buckner Mansion
1410 Jackson AveAny American Horror Story fans? This beautiful mansion is right down the street! One of my favorite areas to go for a walk or run.
Lalaurie Mansion
1138 Royal StArts & Culture
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirThe National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StMardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans PlaceTour Mardi Gras World and learn the history behind Fat Tuesday
Saenger Theatre
1111 Canal StCatch a broadway show or comedy act
Shopping
Canal Place
333 Canal StUpscale shopping area
Nordstrom Rack
500 Port of New Orleans PlOutlets
Lakeside Shopping Center
3301 Veterans Memorial BlvdClosest shopping mall
Hemline French Quarter
609 Chartres StOne of my favorite shops! Women's clothes, sorry guys xD
Funky Monkey is a costume shop where you can also find new, used & vintage clothing. Crazy outfits for guys & gals!
41 locals recommend
Funky Monkey
3127 Magazine StFunky Monkey is a costume shop where you can also find new, used & vintage clothing. Crazy outfits for guys & gals!
Forever New Orleans
700 Royal StA fun store where you can find great New Orleans style gifts to bring home
Sunday Shop
2025 Magazine StBeautiful home & design shop.