Guidebook for New Orleans
Drinks & Nightlife
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveThe essential New Orleans music venue.
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak StClassy hotel scene right on St. Charles Ave. Great for a drink on the patio or in the scenic lobby bar.
220 locals recommend
The Columns Hotel
3811 St Charles AveClassy hotel scene right on St. Charles Ave. Great for a drink on the patio or in the scenic lobby bar.
Po-Boyss and late night bar scene with oyster shucker out on the curb most days.
142 locals recommend
Tracey's
3226 Magazine StPo-Boyss and late night bar scene with oyster shucker out on the curb most days.
Uptown watering hole with live music Thursday - Saturday nights and a quality juke box.
153 locals recommend
Le Bon Temps
4801 Magazine StUptown watering hole with live music Thursday - Saturday nights and a quality juke box.
The newly reopened historic hotel is just three blocks away and features a rooftop bar and the legendary Caribbean Room, the hotel’s landmark restaurant.
"Rising high in the sky at its Garden District–adjacent address of 2031 St. Charles Avenue, the hotel has hosted—especially during its salad days from the 1940s to 1980s—an impressive, extensive list of luminaries, including Frank Sinatra, the Doors, and multiple U.S. presidents. In 1940, Tennessee Williams took up residence in the hotel to write “A Streetcar Named Desire.”"
25 locals recommend
The Pontchartrain Hotel
2031 St Charles AveThe newly reopened historic hotel is just three blocks away and features a rooftop bar and the legendary Caribbean Room, the hotel’s landmark restaurant.
"Rising high in the sky at its Garden District–adjacent address of 2031 St. Charles Avenue, the hotel has hosted—especially during its salad days from the 1940s to 1980s—an impressive, extensive list of luminaries, including Frank Sinatra, the Doors, and multiple U.S. presidents. In 1940, Tennessee Williams took up residence in the hotel to write “A Streetcar Named Desire.”"
Sightseeing
Jackson Square
701 Decatur StThe National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StOne of the best museums in the United States.
Food Scene
The Delachaise
3442 St Charles AveCasamento's Restaurant
4330 Magazine StAuthentic NOLA seafood spot
The best brunch in New Orleans, need to make a reservation as early as possible. Great for dinner too.
222 locals recommend
Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana AveThe best brunch in New Orleans, need to make a reservation as early as possible. Great for dinner too.
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AvePascal's Manale
1838 Napoleon Ave
Lilette
3637 Magazine St
Shaya
4213 Magazine StJames Beard 2016 winner for "Best New Restaurant" in the United States
James Beard award winner for Best New Restaurant in the US in 2014
261 locals recommend
Pêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine StJames Beard award winner for Best New Restaurant in the US in 2014
Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
4338 Saint Charles AvenueJuan's Flying Burrito - LGD
2018 Magazine StCheap go-to spot for a NOLA twist on mexican food.
Call ahead if you have a large party. One of the hottest new restaurants in NOLA and very close to the house.
55 locals recommend
Casa Borrega: Fonda & Mezcaleria
1719 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdCall ahead if you have a large party. One of the hottest new restaurants in NOLA and very close to the house.
Close food stalls spot, great for lunch if the group can't decide what to eat (different options including BBQ, Jamaican, tacos, pupusas and ice cream).
11 locals recommend
Roux Carre
2000 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdClose food stalls spot, great for lunch if the group can't decide what to eat (different options including BBQ, Jamaican, tacos, pupusas and ice cream).
Many cajun staples, great gumbo and po-boys and the coldest draft beer in the city.
86 locals recommend
Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar
3636 Bienville StMany cajun staples, great gumbo and po-boys and the coldest draft beer in the city.
Blue Oak BBQ
900 N Carrollton AveNewest BBQ spot in the city
Excellent lunch spot and great coffee and desserts. Serves as the bakery for all of John Besh's restaurants
94 locals recommend
Willa Jean
611 O'Keefe AveExcellent lunch spot and great coffee and desserts. Serves as the bakery for all of John Besh's restaurants
Clancy's Restaurant
6100 Annunciation StUpscale uptown restaurant
Entertainment & Activities
Iconic jazz venue and great food. Check the music calendar and reserve a table for the show.
273 locals recommend
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen StIconic jazz venue and great food. Check the music calendar and reserve a table for the show.
The home of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival every April and May and horse races when in season.
244 locals recommend
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly BlvdThe home of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival every April and May and horse races when in season.
Check the schedule to see if anyone is playing. Movies during the summer on Monday and Tuesdays
26 locals recommend
Orpheum Theater
129 Roosevelt WayCheck the schedule to see if anyone is playing. Movies during the summer on Monday and Tuesdays
Parks & Nature
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StSit on the Mississippi and picnic, eat, drink and be merry until dusk.
110 locals recommend
Audubon Riverview Park
6500 Magazine StSit on the Mississippi and picnic, eat, drink and be merry until dusk.
City Park
1 Palm DrOne of the largest city parks in the US.