Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Best Po-boys in the city. Lines can be long so plan ahead.
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveBest Po-boys in the city. Lines can be long so plan ahead.
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StFantastic local cuisine. A must visit.
Dat Dog
5030 Freret StIt's delicious and 100% New Orleans
District Donuts Sliders Brew
2209 Magazine StBest donuts in the city
Stylish renovated warehouse serving elevated, pork-focused Cajun fare in a group-friendly setting
448 locals recommend
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StStylish renovated warehouse serving elevated, pork-focused Cajun fare in a group-friendly setting
Tiny, bustling sandwich shop & market supplying gourmet Bries, blues, Gruyères & a cheese education.
88 locals recommend
St. James Cheese Company - Uptown
5004 Prytania StTiny, bustling sandwich shop & market supplying gourmet Bries, blues, Gruyères & a cheese education.
Local produce shapes a seasonal menu of modern Louisiana fare served in a quaint cottage setting
70 locals recommend
Dante's Kitchen
736 Dante StreetLocal produce shapes a seasonal menu of modern Louisiana fare served in a quaint cottage setting
Stylish space with an extensive bourbon list, upscale American & Southern cooking & a raw bar.
16 locals recommend
Kenton's
5757 Magazine StStylish space with an extensive bourbon list, upscale American & Southern cooking & a raw bar.
Creative Louisiana fare, drinks & brunch Bloody Mary bar in a high-ceilinged space lined with art.
222 locals recommend
Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana AveCreative Louisiana fare, drinks & brunch Bloody Mary bar in a high-ceilinged space lined with art.
Blue Oak BBQ
900 N Carrollton AveDelicious BBQ
Famous place for coffee and beignets. The line is super long in the morning but its open 24 hours.
703 locals recommend
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StFamous place for coffee and beignets. The line is super long in the morning but its open 24 hours.
Morning Call
56 Dreyfous DrIf you want beignets but don't want to go to the French Quarter
Sightseeing
Oak Street
Oak StreetQuiet street with plenty of cafes, bars, restaurants, and shops.
Freret Street
Freret StreetFantastic assortment of bars, restaurants, and shops.
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetGreat selection of shops, restaurants, and bars.
Jackson Square is a historic park in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960, for its central role in the city's history, and as the site where in 1803 Louisiana was made United States territory pursuant to the Louisiana Purchase. In 2012 the American Planning Association designated Jackson Square as one of America’s Great Public Spaces
477 locals recommend
Jackson Square
701 Decatur StJackson Square is a historic park in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960, for its central role in the city's history, and as the site where in 1803 Louisiana was made United States territory pursuant to the Louisiana Purchase. In 2012 the American Planning Association designated Jackson Square as one of America’s Great Public Spaces
Parks & Nature
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StCity Park
1 Palm DrDrinks & Nightlife
The locals version of bourbon street. Local musicians playing a mix of their own music and covers.
655 locals recommend
Frenchmen Street
The locals version of bourbon street. Local musicians playing a mix of their own music and covers.
The Bulldog, Uptown
3236 Magazine St50 beers on tap, fantastic outdoor beer garden.
Outdoor hangout with a flaming fountain, connected to the bar that invented hurricane cocktails. Plus dueling piano bar.
243 locals recommend
Pat O'Brien's
718 St PeterOutdoor hangout with a flaming fountain, connected to the bar that invented hurricane cocktails. Plus dueling piano bar.
Urban South Brewery
1645 Tchoupitoulas StLocal brewery and taproom in the heart of New Orleans
Alto is Ace Hotel New Orleans' rooftop garden. From 10am–9pm, you can relax poolside while snacking on small plates, sipping seasonal cocktails and enjoying panoramic views of the city.
9 locals recommend
Alto
600 Carondelet StAlto is Ace Hotel New Orleans' rooftop garden. From 10am–9pm, you can relax poolside while snacking on small plates, sipping seasonal cocktails and enjoying panoramic views of the city.
Choice cocktails, snacks & city views at a chic rooftop bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel.
137 locals recommend
Hot Tin
2031 St Charles AveChoice cocktails, snacks & city views at a chic rooftop bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel.
Bayou Wine Garden
315 N RendonThe oldest running bar in the country. Everything you want in a historic French Quarter spot: dim lights, live piano, and occasional ghost sightings.
294 locals recommend
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StThe oldest running bar in the country. Everything you want in a historic French Quarter spot: dim lights, live piano, and occasional ghost sightings.
Shopping
Shops of the Colonnade - French Market
1008 N Peters StAmerica’s oldest public market.