Guidebook for New Orleans
Drinks & Nightlife
Cure
4905 Freret StGreat mixologists and atmosphere in walking distance.
Best patio to have a drink on st. Charles. Easy to catch the streetcar to french quarter from this location.
220 locals recommend
The Columns Hotel
3811 St Charles AveBest patio to have a drink on st. Charles. Easy to catch the streetcar to french quarter from this location.
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StBest piano bar in town.
Must see Brass-a-holics on Thursday - within walking distance.
34 locals recommend
Freret Street PubliQ House
4528 Freret StreetMust see Brass-a-holics on Thursday - within walking distance.
It's world famous for a reason! Sing your face off in the piano bar! Must do on your trip!
243 locals recommend
Pat O'Brien's
718 St PeterIt's world famous for a reason! Sing your face off in the piano bar! Must do on your trip!
The World Famous Cats Meow
701 Bourbon StBEST karaoke bar in town.
Best Marigny live music hole in the wall. Usually packed, so go early or late.
521 locals recommend
The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StBest Marigny live music hole in the wall. Usually packed, so go early or late.
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetGreat bar in the Marigny that is a locals favorite.
Maison Orleans
904 Iberville StBest jazz bar in Nola - Jeremy davenport - davenport lounge - $$$$
Great local bar with a patio to people watch. Sip one of the many beers on tap, or watch a football game. Good bar food and young local vibe.
184 locals recommend
The Bulldog, Uptown
3236 Magazine StGreat local bar with a patio to people watch. Sip one of the many beers on tap, or watch a football game. Good bar food and young local vibe.
Bruno's Tavern
7538 Maple StTulane hot spot/ good sports bar!
FAVORITE sports bar. Located in the riverbend area, this place has great cheese fries and raw oysters and a ton of beer on tap.
110 locals recommend
Cooter Brown's Tavern & Oyster Bar
509 S Carrollton AveFAVORITE sports bar. Located in the riverbend area, this place has great cheese fries and raw oysters and a ton of beer on tap.
A daiquiris bar - get your daiquiri to go before heading home! Just make sure you don;t put the straw in it- that makes it illegal!!
36 locals recommend
New Orleans Original Daiquiris
8100 Saint Charles AvenueA daiquiris bar - get your daiquiri to go before heading home! Just make sure you don;t put the straw in it- that makes it illegal!!
Food Scene
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StSome of the best food in the city - with a casual atmosphere.
August
301 Tchoupitoulas StBest fine dining - chef john besh doing the thing that made him famous.
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StBest marginy restaurant - great value and food.
Best gyro and hummus - it's BYOB. Good for casual lunch or dinner.
110 locals recommend
Lebanon's Café
1500 South Carrollton AvenueBest gyro and hummus - it's BYOB. Good for casual lunch or dinner.
Felipe's Mexican Taqueria
6215 S Miro StGood burrito close by!
Foodie alert: One of my favorite restaurants! Casual dining but top notch food and service.
61 locals recommend
Dick & Jenny's
4501 Tchoupitoulas StFoodie alert: One of my favorite restaurants! Casual dining but top notch food and service.
Featured regularly on the food network - DC is the best fried chicken and creole soul food in town!
250 locals recommend
Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans AveFeatured regularly on the food network - DC is the best fried chicken and creole soul food in town!
Parkview Tavern
910 N Carrollton AveBest Po Boy!
Good burger, close by. Catch a show at Public House after - great live music venue that just opened!
130 locals recommend
The Company Burger
4600 Freret StGood burger, close by. Catch a show at Public House after - great live music venue that just opened!
Great uptown restaurant adored by locals. Good for brunch on Sundays.
70 locals recommend
Dante's Kitchen
736 Dante StreetGreat uptown restaurant adored by locals. Good for brunch on Sundays.
Great Riverbend area restaurant - if you are taking a streetcar ride get off on Joilet or Cambronne and walk, It's worth the jaunt.
17 locals recommend
Mat & Naddie's
937 Leonidas StreetGreat Riverbend area restaurant - if you are taking a streetcar ride get off on Joilet or Cambronne and walk, It's worth the jaunt.
The chef here is the one being featured currently on Top Chef - Justin Devillier! Try the crab beignets - AMAZING!
184 locals recommend
La Petite Grocery
4238 Magazine StThe chef here is the one being featured currently on Top Chef - Justin Devillier! Try the crab beignets - AMAZING!
New Orleans classic -request to be sat in the Garden Room, its the best view.
574 locals recommend
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveNew Orleans classic -request to be sat in the Garden Room, its the best view.
Start early to avoid tourists - but beignets are a must - powered deliciousness!
703 locals recommend
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StStart early to avoid tourists - but beignets are a must - powered deliciousness!
Great location on Magazine street if you are shopping and great fresh tacos and rum drinks!
228 locals recommend
The Rum House
3128 Magazine StGreat location on Magazine street if you are shopping and great fresh tacos and rum drinks!
Everything Else
Audubon Park Trail
Audubon Park TrailBest place to run in a park - great sights.
Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar
5240 Annunciation StBest po-boy.
Best place to run- everyone runs up and down the streetcar line. Good people, and house watching.
150 locals recommend
Saint Charles Avenue
Saint Charles AvenueBest place to run- everyone runs up and down the streetcar line. Good people, and house watching.
Gold Mine Saloon
701 Dauphine StLate night dancing! Be prepared to sweat.
Best live music venue uptown, or at least a close contender with the Maple Leaf. GREAT brass bands and local talent.
429 locals recommend
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveBest live music venue uptown, or at least a close contender with the Maple Leaf. GREAT brass bands and local talent.
Can't go wrong stopping here while strolling down Bourbon - always fun. More of a local hangout than tourist trap.
Bourbon Street Blues Company
441 Bourbon StCan't go wrong stopping here while strolling down Bourbon - always fun. More of a local hangout than tourist trap.
Best street for shopping. Wander in the shops and stroll. Better to be on bike than on foot.
396 locals recommend
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetBest street for shopping. Wander in the shops and stroll. Better to be on bike than on foot.
Best local bar for live brass bands. Check out local legends every thursday night. Jacquemos is located next door- so dinner beforehand is a great idea!
384 locals recommend
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak StBest local bar for live brass bands. Check out local legends every thursday night. Jacquemos is located next door- so dinner beforehand is a great idea!
1. Naked Pizza 504-865-0244 - healthy pizza option
2. Reginelli's - pizza 504-899-1414, sandwiches and salads
3. Five Happiness Chinese Food - 504-482-3935
NOLA Food Delivery
650 Poydras St1. Naked Pizza 504-865-0244 - healthy pizza option
2. Reginelli's - pizza 504-899-1414, sandwiches and salads
3. Five Happiness Chinese Food - 504-482-3935
4. Mikimoto Sushi (not the best sushi in NOLA but delivers!) - 504-488-1885
5. St. Charles Tavern - 504-523-9823 = BAR FOOD DELIVERED!!
4500 S Prieur St
4500 South Prieur Street4. Mikimoto Sushi (not the best sushi in NOLA but delivers!) - 504-488-1885
5. St. Charles Tavern - 504-523-9823 = BAR FOOD DELIVERED!!
Mid-City Gem. If you are looking for a locals mid-city gem - this is your place. Hole-in-the wll with pool table, juke box, TVS, and Beer!
356 locals recommend
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayMid-City Gem. If you are looking for a locals mid-city gem - this is your place. Hole-in-the wll with pool table, juke box, TVS, and Beer!
Great Jazz in one of my favorite NOLA hotels! For a classy moment!
44 locals recommend
The Jazz Playhouse
300 Bourbon StGreat Jazz in one of my favorite NOLA hotels! For a classy moment!