Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Great for breakfast; fresh juices, healthy options and great people watching. Walking distance.
376 locals recommend
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StGreat for breakfast; fresh juices, healthy options and great people watching. Walking distance.
Come as you are dress code; super close; oysters, great wine and art.
155 locals recommend
The Franklin
2600 Dauphine StreetCome as you are dress code; super close; oysters, great wine and art.
The Joint
701 Mazant StMy fav BBQ joint. Great baked beans, mac n cheese, brisket, ribs.
Nicest, happiest baristas in the universe. Best coffee, and phenomenal breakfast.
175 locals recommend
Who Dat Coffee Cafe
2401 Burgundy StNicest, happiest baristas in the universe. Best coffee, and phenomenal breakfast.
Dive bar/restaurant. Fantastic Cajun food. Stays open late. Just go. You won't regret it.
163 locals recommend
Coop's Place
1109 Decatur StDive bar/restaurant. Fantastic Cajun food. Stays open late. Just go. You won't regret it.
A haul uptown, but worth it. Go on a Monday, do Rebirth Brass Band then eat dinner. Best Cajun food...
406 locals recommend
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StA haul uptown, but worth it. Go on a Monday, do Rebirth Brass Band then eat dinner. Best Cajun food...
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StGreat breakfast...take home pepper jelly.
Best expensive old world grande dame New Orleans ...sit in the jazz room. Make a reservation.
60 locals recommend
French 75
813 Bienville StBest expensive old world grande dame New Orleans ...sit in the jazz room. Make a reservation.
Galatoires
209 Bourbon StGrand dame...go for Friday lunch if you can. Men jackets required.
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveIslandy Pirate-y themed burger joint. Huge drinks and food. Go.
Best best best Pho...nail salon next door, plenty of shopping and bars.
122 locals recommend
Lilly's Café
1813 Magazine StBest best best Pho...nail salon next door, plenty of shopping and bars.
Arabella Casa Di Pasta
2258 St Claude AveGreat pasta
Essentials
It's a convenience store/take out food place. Brad and Angelina live caddy corner (ok have a place are rarely here) but they love it. Get an All That Jazz...or ribs to go.
173 locals recommend
Verti Marte
1201 Royal StIt's a convenience store/take out food place. Brad and Angelina live caddy corner (ok have a place are rarely here) but they love it. Get an All That Jazz...or ribs to go.
On our block, on the corner of St. Claude. Open all the time, cheap booze/beer. Basics. And their fried chicken is cheap and actually great.
64 locals recommend
Hank's Super Market
2634 St Claude AveOn our block, on the corner of St. Claude. Open all the time, cheap booze/beer. Basics. And their fried chicken is cheap and actually great.
Everything Else
Great big park in the middle of the city. Lots to do, and see some nature.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrGreat big park in the middle of the city. Lots to do, and see some nature.
Arts & Culture
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StGreat zoo.
Great little horse track/casino. Home of Jazz Fest. Use our bikes or rent some and get there and back easily.
244 locals recommend
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly BlvdGreat little horse track/casino. Home of Jazz Fest. Use our bikes or rent some and get there and back easily.
This is the 2nd oldest gym in the US to one in NY. We are members, ask us for a guest pass or go visit as potential members and work out. Pool, racket-ball, library, bar!
9 locals recommend
New Orleans Athletic Club
222 N Rampart StThis is the 2nd oldest gym in the US to one in NY. We are members, ask us for a guest pass or go visit as potential members and work out. Pool, racket-ball, library, bar!
Dancing Grounds
3705 St Claude AveDance studio...awesome!
House Of Blues
225 Decatur StGreat venue
Saenger Theatre
1111 Canal StGo see a show!
Sightseeing
Old and beautiful. Go inside cathedral and Cabildo Museum. On the square look at art and ask for Faerie to read tarot cards for you.
477 locals recommend
Jackson Square
701 Decatur StOld and beautiful. Go inside cathedral and Cabildo Museum. On the square look at art and ask for Faerie to read tarot cards for you.
New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade AveBeautiful Old US Mint. Tour it, history buffs enjoy it.
Two reasons: go up to the pool. Crash it. Also, great lookout one level above pool deck. Bring your own drinks and have yourself the best view in the city and a party.
Omni Royal Orleans
621 St Louis StTwo reasons: go up to the pool. Crash it. Also, great lookout one level above pool deck. Bring your own drinks and have yourself the best view in the city and a party.
Drinks & Nightlife
Old Absinthe House
240 Bourbon StGet Absinthe
Wine bar and great food. Live music outside, heat lamps and great bar inside. Romantic. Whimsical.
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveWine bar and great food. Live music outside, heat lamps and great bar inside. Romantic. Whimsical.
Lost Love Lounge
2529 Dauphine StBar in front, pho Vietnamese Restaurant in back...
Stay up all night drinking...finish the night almost home here...come home next day at noon if you want, you won't be alone here.
31 locals recommend
Big Daddy's Bar
Stay up all night drinking...finish the night almost home here...come home next day at noon if you want, you won't be alone here.
Outdoor year round saltwater heated pool and Jacuzzi...also great food especially brunch. Turns into a semi-club after dark outside. Do it!
451 locals recommend
The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetOutdoor year round saltwater heated pool and Jacuzzi...also great food especially brunch. Turns into a semi-club after dark outside. Do it!
Marie's Bar and Kitchen
2483 Burgundy Stdive bar do it
B J's Lounge
4301 Burgundy StGreat dive sports bar in the hood. Do it.
Jack Dempsey's Restaurant
738 Poland AveSeafood.
Erin Rose
811 Conti StFrozen coffee...