Guidebook for New Orleans

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Guidebook for New Orleans

Food Scene

Best poboys in town (try the surf and turf) and make sure to order from the bar to avoid the long line!
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan Ave
681 locals recommend
Best poboys in town (try the surf and turf) and make sure to order from the bar to avoid the long line!
Killer Cuban sandwich (perfect for hangovers), and a cute little grocery store with hot food service. Don't worry if your high school Spanish class is a distant memory, you can point at any of the choices and be guaranteed it's going to be delicious.
31 locals recommend
Norma's Sweets Bakery
2925 Bienville St
31 locals recommend
Killer Cuban sandwich (perfect for hangovers), and a cute little grocery store with hot food service. Don't worry if your high school Spanish class is a distant memory, you can point at any of the choices and be guaranteed it's going to be delicious.
Locals know - great bloody mary's, and some good comfort food
182 locals recommend
Liuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez St
182 locals recommend
Locals know - great bloody mary's, and some good comfort food
You have to try the french onion soup and cheese platter and watch the world pass by on Esplanade.
314 locals recommend
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade Ave
314 locals recommend
You have to try the french onion soup and cheese platter and watch the world pass by on Esplanade.
Brunch or a great lunch/dinner. A NOLA twist on mediterranean.
237 locals recommend
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon St
237 locals recommend
Brunch or a great lunch/dinner. A NOLA twist on mediterranean.
The absolute best fried chicken in town - call ahead or hop in and grab it to go. No seating. Don't let the facade deter you.
37 locals recommend
McHardy's Chicken & Fixin'
1458 N Broad St
37 locals recommend
The absolute best fried chicken in town - call ahead or hop in and grab it to go. No seating. Don't let the facade deter you.
Classic place - people rave about the fried chicken but I love her fried porkchops.
673 locals recommend
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres Street
673 locals recommend
Classic place - people rave about the fried chicken but I love her fried porkchops.
when you want to get a real cup of Louisiana coffee
166 locals recommend
CC's Coffee House
701 Metairie Rd
166 locals recommend
when you want to get a real cup of Louisiana coffee
Great food, romantic - tiny little local restaurant
257 locals recommend
Lola's
3312 Esplanade Ave
257 locals recommend
Great food, romantic - tiny little local restaurant
You can sit outside and enjoy happy hour specials on one of the best margaritas in town.
164 locals recommend
Santa Fe
3201 Esplanade Ave
164 locals recommend
You can sit outside and enjoy happy hour specials on one of the best margaritas in town.
Best burger in town. And they have good strong drinks.
386 locals recommend
Port of Call
838 Esplanade Ave
386 locals recommend
Best burger in town. And they have good strong drinks.
Best breakfast in town.
226 locals recommend
Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad St
226 locals recommend
Best breakfast in town.
They have a bloody mary buffet bar - you pick the vodka and then get to put it together with all your favorite fixings and they usually have a live trio playing music on the weekends. Make reservations or get there early to avoid the line.
222 locals recommend
Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana Ave
222 locals recommend
They have a bloody mary buffet bar - you pick the vodka and then get to put it together with all your favorite fixings and they usually have a live trio playing music on the weekends. Make reservations or get there early to avoid the line.
You're hung over and want some good old fashioned greasy diner food
100 locals recommend
Slim Goodies Diner
3322 Magazine St
100 locals recommend
You're hung over and want some good old fashioned greasy diner food
One of my absolute favorite restaurants - best sweet breads I've ever had.
60 locals recommend
Bayona
430 Dauphine St
60 locals recommend
One of my absolute favorite restaurants - best sweet breads I've ever had.
My absolute favorite fresh seafood restaurant - need reservations or if you're lucky you can find a last minute spot at the bar (where they'll still serve full menu)
114 locals recommend
GW Fins
808 Bienville St
114 locals recommend
My absolute favorite fresh seafood restaurant - need reservations or if you're lucky you can find a last minute spot at the bar (where they'll still serve full menu)
Great raw oyster special for happy hour
198 locals recommend
Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
4338 Saint Charles Avenue
198 locals recommend
Great raw oyster special for happy hour
Their pineapple cilantro margarita is to die for. The food is ok (you don't come to NOLA for the Mexican) but worth the trip for the margarita.
40 locals recommend
El Gato Negro - French Market
81 French Market Pl
40 locals recommend
Their pineapple cilantro margarita is to die for. The food is ok (you don't come to NOLA for the Mexican) but worth the trip for the margarita.
Great neighborhood restaurant - everything on the menu is good.
294 locals recommend
Katie's
3701 Iberville St
294 locals recommend
Great neighborhood restaurant - everything on the menu is good.
Emeril Lagasse small plate restaurant that is relatively budget-friendly for excellent food
62 locals recommend
Meril
424 Girod St
62 locals recommend
Emeril Lagasse small plate restaurant that is relatively budget-friendly for excellent food
When you're downtown and want a good burger that has a full bar (and great happy hour specials)
20 locals recommend
The Company Burger
611 O'Keefe Ave
20 locals recommend
When you're downtown and want a good burger that has a full bar (and great happy hour specials)
The best beignets in town, 24 hours a day, in beautiful city park. Ask for some leftover stale ones to feed the ducks. Take the kids over to city putt for mini golf, or the museum of art on a rainy day.
221 locals recommend
Morning Call
56 Dreyfous Dr
221 locals recommend
The best beignets in town, 24 hours a day, in beautiful city park. Ask for some leftover stale ones to feed the ducks. Take the kids over to city putt for mini golf, or the museum of art on a rainy day.
Great BBQ just a hop, skip, and jump from the house. A nice walk to burn off and earn the bacon brussel sprouts.
189 locals recommend
Blue Oak BBQ
900 N Carrollton Ave
189 locals recommend
Great BBQ just a hop, skip, and jump from the house. A nice walk to burn off and earn the bacon brussel sprouts.
The charcuterie is to-die-for, is perfect to split, and their home made cracklins are the best around. Good craft beer selection and full bar that is also family friendly.
158 locals recommend
Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton Ave
158 locals recommend
The charcuterie is to-die-for, is perfect to split, and their home made cracklins are the best around. Good craft beer selection and full bar that is also family friendly.
Iconic NOLA "snowball" (our version of a snowcone) - if you're feeling extra decadent opt for the "stuffed" that has ice cream inside and have them put sweetened condensed milk on top. A little walk-up place without seating, but we always sit on the curb and enjoy our treat!
45 locals recommend
Pandora's Snowballs
901 N Carrollton Ave
45 locals recommend
Iconic NOLA "snowball" (our version of a snowcone) - if you're feeling extra decadent opt for the "stuffed" that has ice cream inside and have them put sweetened condensed milk on top. A little walk-up place without seating, but we always sit on the curb and enjoy our treat!
Favorite for boiled crawfish, crabs, shrimp, etc. Casual dining there or take it to go. But they do not take call-in orders.
70 locals recommend
Bevi Seafood Co.
236 N Carrollton Ave
70 locals recommend
Favorite for boiled crawfish, crabs, shrimp, etc. Casual dining there or take it to go. But they do not take call-in orders.

Shopping

You'll want a few bottles of wine to enjoy during your trip. They give excellent recommendations, and are right next door to Canseco's market where you can stock up on groceries.
156 locals recommend
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon St
156 locals recommend
You'll want a few bottles of wine to enjoy during your trip. They give excellent recommendations, and are right next door to Canseco's market where you can stock up on groceries.
all the basics
236 locals recommend
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade Ave
236 locals recommend
all the basics
They have a full bar and you can stock up on bottles.
53 locals recommend
Pearl Wine Co.
3700 Orleans Ave
53 locals recommend
They have a full bar and you can stock up on bottles.
Everyone enjoys a Whole Foods within walking distance
736 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad St
736 locals recommend
Everyone enjoys a Whole Foods within walking distance
Basic grocery store that's close
176 locals recommend
Winn-Dixie
401 N Carrollton Ave
176 locals recommend
Basic grocery store that's close

Drinks & Nightlife

Favorite neighborhood dive bar. Try the gingerita and play one of the board games they have sitting around,
223 locals recommend
Pal's Lounge
949 N Rendon
223 locals recommend
Favorite neighborhood dive bar. Try the gingerita and play one of the board games they have sitting around,
Named the "yacht club" because the second story was used for dry spot during Katrina rescue. Now a great bar with huge outdoor patio - great place to watch sporting events (note - local Ohio State alum bar), and check out their AMAZING food!
97 locals recommend
Mid City Yacht Club
440 S St Patrick St
97 locals recommend
Named the "yacht club" because the second story was used for dry spot during Katrina rescue. Now a great bar with huge outdoor patio - great place to watch sporting events (note - local Ohio State alum bar), and check out their AMAZING food!
The frozen irish coffee is AMAZING and they have an old school juke box
51 locals recommend
Erin Rose
811 Conti St
51 locals recommend
The frozen irish coffee is AMAZING and they have an old school juke box
The bar food at the back of this gay-friendly bar is the best in the quarter after a night of drinking... try the fried mac & cheese bites.
10 locals recommend
700 Club
700 Burgundy St
10 locals recommend
The bar food at the back of this gay-friendly bar is the best in the quarter after a night of drinking... try the fried mac & cheese bites.
Everyone wants to jam to "drop it like it's hot) after midnight on a Saturday
29 locals recommend
Gold Mine Saloon
701 Dauphine St
29 locals recommend
Everyone wants to jam to "drop it like it's hot) after midnight on a Saturday
A great place to enjoy football on the TVs that are outside when the weather is pretty, with a decent bar kitchen and some good food options
356 locals recommend
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis Parkway
356 locals recommend
A great place to enjoy football on the TVs that are outside when the weather is pretty, with a decent bar kitchen and some good food options
Everyone needs a neighborhood Irish pub with pool table and darts
9 locals recommend
Happy's Irish Pub
540 Burgundy Street
9 locals recommend
Everyone needs a neighborhood Irish pub with pool table and darts
Great excuse to take the ferry from the East to West bank (it's $1 per person if you're on foot and this bar is an easy stroll from the ferry). One of my favorite drinking trips in NOLA. Great way to see the City lit up at night.
73 locals recommend
Crown & Anchor English Pub
200 Pelican Ave
73 locals recommend
Great excuse to take the ferry from the East to West bank (it's $1 per person if you're on foot and this bar is an easy stroll from the ferry). One of my favorite drinking trips in NOLA. Great way to see the City lit up at night.
You've taken the ferry to visit Crown & Anchor and this is my other favorite bar on that side of the river.
82 locals recommend
Old Point Bar
545 Patterson Rd
82 locals recommend
You've taken the ferry to visit Crown & Anchor and this is my other favorite bar on that side of the river.
It's not going to be there much longer, they usually have good live music, and always make a good drink. You can take the streetcar for a "drinking tour" of St. Charles.
49 locals recommend
Circle Bar
1032 St Charles Ave
49 locals recommend
It's not going to be there much longer, they usually have good live music, and always make a good drink. You can take the streetcar for a "drinking tour" of St. Charles.
Classic uptown bar.
37 locals recommend
Fat Harry's
4330 St Charles Ave
37 locals recommend
Classic uptown bar.
Neighborhood bar - another favorite - especially if you're ever looking for a soccer game on TV.
221 locals recommend
Finn McCool's Irish Pub
3701 Banks St
221 locals recommend
Neighborhood bar - another favorite - especially if you're ever looking for a soccer game on TV.

Sightseeing

You have to visit Jackson Square, visit St. Louis cathedral, and have your palm read by one of our resident "psychics"
477 locals recommend
Jackson Square
701 Decatur St
477 locals recommend
You have to visit Jackson Square, visit St. Louis cathedral, and have your palm read by one of our resident "psychics"

Parks & Nature

Something for everyone. From mini amusement park to full 18 hole golf course.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm Dr
1516 locals recommend
Something for everyone. From mini amusement park to full 18 hole golf course.
Uptown park next to Tulane & Loyola, and across the street from the zoo. A great spot to run, people watch, etc. if you find yourself uptown.
344 locals recommend
Audubon Park station
344 locals recommend
Uptown park next to Tulane & Loyola, and across the street from the zoo. A great spot to run, people watch, etc. if you find yourself uptown.
Our house is just a couple blocks from the bayou - stroll over and enjoy the beautiful weather. You can rent kayaks (a quick google search with tell you the companies that rent) or just walk along the bayou.
238 locals recommend
Bayou St John
238 locals recommend
Our house is just a couple blocks from the bayou - stroll over and enjoy the beautiful weather. You can rent kayaks (a quick google search with tell you the companies that rent) or just walk along the bayou.

Arts & Culture

Even if you don't like museums this one is AWESOME - easy to spend an entire day.
804 locals recommend
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine St
804 locals recommend
Even if you don't like museums this one is AWESOME - easy to spend an entire day.
It's close to the house, easy to hop in after or before enjoying beignets at morning call around the corner
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll Cir
782 locals recommend
It's close to the house, easy to hop in after or before enjoying beignets at morning call around the corner

Essentials

Louisiana-owned so great place to get some local favorites
1002 locals recommend
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton Ave
1002 locals recommend
Louisiana-owned so great place to get some local favorites