Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Stein's Market and Deli
2207 Magazine StSandwiches to die for
Lilly's Café
1813 Magazine Stdelicious Vietnamese cuisine
Coquette
2800 Magazine Stdelicious for dinner or brunch
Hivolt
1829 Sophie Wright Plgreat coffee & breakfast
District Donuts Sliders Brew
2209 Magazine Stbreakfast of champions
The Tasting Room
1906 Magazine StDelightful spot to enjoy wine and light snacks
DeVille Coffee House & Crêperie
2045 Magazine Stcrepes and coffee just a stone's throw away
if you're itching for a burger within a quick walk, here's a good option
21 locals recommend
Charcoal's Gourmet Burger Bar
2200 Magazine Streetif you're itching for a burger within a quick walk, here's a good option
La Petite Grocery
4238 Magazine Stone of New Orleans' best dinner spots
Casamento's Restaurant
4330 Magazine StThe best oyster bar. period.
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveFor a special meal you won't forget
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur Stbeignets, done that.
Patois
6078 Laurel Stlocals love this restaurant
Central Grocery & Deli
923 Decatur Stdo NOT go anywhere else for a muffuletta
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas Stbe careful - their sandwiches are seriously *that* good!
Shaya
4213 Magazine StUnbelievably delicious Israeli gourmet restaurant. Must go.
Lilette
3637 Magazine StRefined dining - delightful anytime but we love having lunch there
The garlic oyster poboy here is other-worldly. If you can only have one poboy, have this one.
182 locals recommend
Liuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez StThe garlic oyster poboy here is other-worldly. If you can only have one poboy, have this one.
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveA lively, festive and delicious place for dinner
Good breakfast option in walking distance and on the way to CBD. Try the banana pancakes! But if the line is 45 minutes we wouldn't wait..
392 locals recommend
Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
1418 Magazine StreetGood breakfast option in walking distance and on the way to CBD. Try the banana pancakes! But if the line is 45 minutes we wouldn't wait..
Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton AveGreat burgers and charcuterie tray!
excellent Columbian cuisine - an underrated spot for a delicious and very reasonable lunch or dinner
69 locals recommend
Maïs Arepas
1200 Carondelet Stexcellent Columbian cuisine - an underrated spot for a delicious and very reasonable lunch or dinner
It may seem crazy to think about eating pizza in a food city like New Orleans, but it's really that good! And their entrees are not to be missed, either. Great for families (with teens especially), cool neighborhood, great spot!
460 locals recommend
Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StIt may seem crazy to think about eating pizza in a food city like New Orleans, but it's really that good! And their entrees are not to be missed, either. Great for families (with teens especially), cool neighborhood, great spot!
Want great contemporary Louisiana food with equally great atmosphere? Reasonable prices and friendly service? Not touristy? Check, check and check! Delicious brunch, too.
203 locals recommend
Paladar 511
511 Marigny StWant great contemporary Louisiana food with equally great atmosphere? Reasonable prices and friendly service? Not touristy? Check, check and check! Delicious brunch, too.
For the best bahn mi (Vietnamese Po Boy) sandwiches in town, look right across the street! Food made with love and tradition. Try the pork with fried egg bahn mi - yum!
18 locals recommend
Pho Noi Viet
2009 Magazine StFor the best bahn mi (Vietnamese Po Boy) sandwiches in town, look right across the street! Food made with love and tradition. Try the pork with fried egg bahn mi - yum!
Directly across the street you'll find Maya's, a lively spot with wonderful fresh food. And we don't just recommend it because it's convenient!
43 locals recommend
Mayas | Nuevo Latino Cocina
2027 Magazine StDirectly across the street you'll find Maya's, a lively spot with wonderful fresh food. And we don't just recommend it because it's convenient!
Can't go wrong with Juan's, just a few steps outside our front door. Consistently good mexican fare and margaritas.
198 locals recommend
Juan's Flying Burrito - LGD
2018 Magazine StCan't go wrong with Juan's, just a few steps outside our front door. Consistently good mexican fare and margaritas.
Avo
5908 Magazine StDelicious fare and a lovely courtyard to enjoy it in
Hansen's Sno-Bliz
4801 Tchoupitoulas StLegendary sno balls
Arts & Culture
Spend a half or full day here, and you'll probably still want to come back again. So much to see and experience.
804 locals recommend
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StSpend a half or full day here, and you'll probably still want to come back again. So much to see and experience.
aren't in New Orleans during Mardi Gras? Fear not! You can still experience it here
66 locals recommend
Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans Placearen't in New Orleans during Mardi Gras? Fear not! You can still experience it here
Ashley Longshore Studio Gallery
4537 Magazine StMust see contemporary pop art gallery
The place to see movies in New Orleans. Small theaters that are big on comfort and convenience. Order good food and drinks to your seat!
136 locals recommend
Cinebarre Theatre Regal Cinemas
333 Canal StThe place to see movies in New Orleans. Small theaters that are big on comfort and convenience. Order good food and drinks to your seat!
Blue Nile
532 Frenchmen StGreat venue for live music every night
On a nice day, you'll love wandering this beautiful sculpture garden within City Park. A true jewel of our city.
161 locals recommend
Sculpture Garden
1 Collins Diboll CirOn a nice day, you'll love wandering this beautiful sculpture garden within City Park. A true jewel of our city.
Legendary places sometimes disappoint... this one doesn't. Grab a cocktail and stand in line, you'll be glad you did.
264 locals recommend
Preservation Hall
726 St PeterLegendary places sometimes disappoint... this one doesn't. Grab a cocktail and stand in line, you'll be glad you did.
Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp StAlways have great exhibits to see
There's always something great to see here... Very informed and hospitable staff and history comes to life here..
New Orleans Auction Galleries
333 St Joseph StThere's always something great to see here... Very informed and hospitable staff and history comes to life here..
Shopping
Great finds for art, furnishings and furniture. Vintage meets mid-century modern.
The Shops At 2011 Magazine
2011 Magazine StGreat finds for art, furnishings and furniture. Vintage meets mid-century modern.
Vegas
1924 Magazine Stcool men's clothing
Hazelnut
5525 Magazine StWonderful items for home and gifts
NOLA Couture
3308 Magazine StThink Vineyard Vines with a New Orleans theme
Dirty Coast
5415 Magazine StT-shirts that express the local spirit
Drinks & Nightlife
Tracey's
3226 Magazine StWhen the weather is cold, go here for oysters on the half shell
NOLA Brewing Co.
3033 Tchoupitoulas StSample great local craft beers, with a side of BBQ!
St. Joe's Bar
5535 Magazine StGreat place to hang with friends on a nice evening. This outdoor venue is totally casual and can easily accommodate large groups. Walking distance and/or a quick Uber ride away!
85 locals recommend
The Tchoup Yard
405 Third StGreat place to hang with friends on a nice evening. This outdoor venue is totally casual and can easily accommodate large groups. Walking distance and/or a quick Uber ride away!
You'll enjoy tasty drinks and even better views at this rooftop bar at the newly renovated Ponchartrain Hotel on St. Charles Ave., just a quick 5 block walk away. We highly recommend the Morrison Mule, which is served in a stamped tin cup and stays cold til the last delicious sip!
137 locals recommend
Hot Tin
2031 St Charles AveYou'll enjoy tasty drinks and even better views at this rooftop bar at the newly renovated Ponchartrain Hotel on St. Charles Ave., just a quick 5 block walk away. We highly recommend the Morrison Mule, which is served in a stamped tin cup and stays cold til the last delicious sip!
If you feel like gambling, it's the best option because it's the only option..
152 locals recommend
Harrah's Casino station
If you feel like gambling, it's the best option because it's the only option..
A fun, very laid back place to sip on some excellent craft beers
80 locals recommend
The Courtyard Brewery
1160 Camp StA fun, very laid back place to sip on some excellent craft beers
Everything Else
Franco's on Magazine
2116 Magazine Stget a workout in, just up the block
Katie Koch Home
3905 Magazine Sthigh end art and furnishings
Sightseeing
Studio Amanda Talley
1382 Magazine Stwe recommend this art gallery - just a 10 minute walk
Lee Circle
Harmony CircleHistory, on display
Essentials
excellent grocery - anything you might need. excellent wine and liquor department.
169 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
3338 St Charles Aveexcellent grocery - anything you might need. excellent wine and liquor department.
Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields AveIf you have a car, this might be the best place to shop during your visit. Parking is easy - even indoors if it's raining, and only a few minutes away. Great selection, lots of yummy prepared foods, and an excellent beer, wine and liquor department.
1002 locals recommend
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveIf you have a car, this might be the best place to shop during your visit. Parking is easy - even indoors if it's raining, and only a few minutes away. Great selection, lots of yummy prepared foods, and an excellent beer, wine and liquor department.