Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
BEST hamburger and baked potato New Orleans has to offer but the true GEM is the signature drink MONSOON.
386 locals recommend
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveBEST hamburger and baked potato New Orleans has to offer but the true GEM is the signature drink MONSOON.
Notable spot for refined Creole fare & an elegant jazz brunch in a chandelier-hung space since 1880.
574 locals recommend
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveNotable spot for refined Creole fare & an elegant jazz brunch in a chandelier-hung space since 1880.
Fine dining option, offers true New Orleans style dishes with great drinks and atmosphere.
167 locals recommend
Galatoires
209 Bourbon StFine dining option, offers true New Orleans style dishes with great drinks and atmosphere.
Dragos is known for there charbroiled oysters and if you visit you MUST TRY. Also Seafood Stuffed Lobster, seafood pasta and steaks are fantastic. Great Martinis
162 locals recommend
Drago's - Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras StDragos is known for there charbroiled oysters and if you visit you MUST TRY. Also Seafood Stuffed Lobster, seafood pasta and steaks are fantastic. Great Martinis
Serving cafe au lait and Beignets 24 hours daily. Taste the original Beignet, Louisiana's state donut, so good you must try
703 locals recommend
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StServing cafe au lait and Beignets 24 hours daily. Taste the original Beignet, Louisiana's state donut, so good you must try
Daily jazz brunches with a buffet of Creole classics plus a la carte dinner & a courtyard.
84 locals recommend
The Court of Two Sisters
613 Royal StDaily jazz brunches with a buffet of Creole classics plus a la carte dinner & a courtyard.
Legendary Creole chef Leah Chase serves down-home staples in a vibrant, art-filled space.
250 locals recommend
Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans AveLegendary Creole chef Leah Chase serves down-home staples in a vibrant, art-filled space.
Host Favorite! Ruby Slipper Café and Ruby Sunshine are a New Orleans originated restaurant group serving a creative twist on brunch and eye-opening bacon bloody Mary’s.
Ruby Slipper CBD
Host Favorite! Ruby Slipper Café and Ruby Sunshine are a New Orleans originated restaurant group serving a creative twist on brunch and eye-opening bacon bloody Mary’s.
Relaxed option serving oysters, seafood & burgers in a courtyard & on a deck outdoors. Really great atmosphere
8 locals recommend
Sidecar Patio & Oyster Bar
1114 Constance StRelaxed option serving oysters, seafood & burgers in a courtyard & on a deck outdoors. Really great atmosphere
Things to do
Waterside shopping center featuring brand-name outlet stores, eateries & services.
94 locals recommend
Riverwalk
500 Port of New Orleans PlaceWaterside shopping center featuring brand-name outlet stores, eateries & services.
The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world.
804 locals recommend
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StThe National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world.
While Bourbon Street can be avoided (unless it’s your first visit to New Orleans - you have to experience it), the French Quarter is always a must-do, any time of year. My husband and I still go downtown a few times a year to enjoy the friendly locals and eat great food.
French Quarter
While Bourbon Street can be avoided (unless it’s your first visit to New Orleans - you have to experience it), the French Quarter is always a must-do, any time of year. My husband and I still go downtown a few times a year to enjoy the friendly locals and eat great food.
Experience joy, art, and music at this interactive installation in the Marigny. The 5,500 square-foot warehouse space has been converted into a selfie-haven with bright, colorful rooms designed by local artists, celebrating local art, music, and culture. Jump into a pot with a giant crawfish, snap a pic with an oversized bust of local musicians, and become part of the art in virtual reality booths. It’s sensory-overload, New Orleans style.
57 locals recommend
JAMNOLA
2832 Royal StExperience joy, art, and music at this interactive installation in the Marigny. The 5,500 square-foot warehouse space has been converted into a selfie-haven with bright, colorful rooms designed by local artists, celebrating local art, music, and culture. Jump into a pot with a giant crawfish, snap a pic with an oversized bust of local musicians, and become part of the art in virtual reality booths. It’s sensory-overload, New Orleans style.
Frenchman street is where the locals go in the French Quarter. It's quieter than Bourbon, but has better live music venues and restaurants. There is also an art market that runs most nights that is definitely a worth while stop.
Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA, USA
Frenchman street is where the locals go in the French Quarter. It's quieter than Bourbon, but has better live music venues and restaurants. There is also an art market that runs most nights that is definitely a worth while stop.
Gambling & Adult entertainment
Caesars New Orleans Hotel & Casino
Music Venue
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveBar on Bourbon
Dimly lit hang & one of the oldest bars around, serving beer & frozen drinks since the 1700s.
It’s my go to 1st stop. Have to get the Voodoo frozen drink. So good
294 locals recommend
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StDimly lit hang & one of the oldest bars around, serving beer & frozen drinks since the 1700s.
It’s my go to 1st stop. Have to get the Voodoo frozen drink. So good
Snowball
How to deal with the spring and summer heat? Snoballs of course. Downing cups of fine, fluffy ice topped with sweet syrup is sure to cool you off. Locals are loyal to their favorites, but every neighborhood has a worthy option.
49 locals recommend
Williams Plum Street Snowballs
1300 Burdette StHow to deal with the spring and summer heat? Snoballs of course. Downing cups of fine, fluffy ice topped with sweet syrup is sure to cool you off. Locals are loyal to their favorites, but every neighborhood has a worthy option.
Family Fun
Classy & sleek bowling lanes where Southern-American-influenced fare & cocktails are dispensed.
55 locals recommend
Fulton on Tap
600 Fulton StClassy & sleek bowling lanes where Southern-American-influenced fare & cocktails are dispensed.
ground-floor space dedicated to families with infants and toddlers under the age of four. The Play With Me exhibit features the following:
Sensory Lagoon
In Dialogue
Cypress Tree Book Nook
Peek-a-Boo Puppet Theater
Early Literacy Sensory Wall
Discovery Zone
A child sized grocery store
138 locals recommend
Louisiana Children's Museum
15 Henry Thomas Drground-floor space dedicated to families with infants and toddlers under the age of four. The Play With Me exhibit features the following:
Sensory Lagoon
In Dialogue
Cypress Tree Book Nook
Peek-a-Boo Puppet Theater
Early Literacy Sensory Wall
Discovery Zone
A child sized grocery store
From Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS
"A renovated riverboat with live music, calliope, private dining rooms, full bars and wine list, gift shop, roof top deck and bar, docked in the heart of the French Quarter. Cruising daily for day time and evening cruises.
147 locals recommend
Steamboat Natchez
400 Toulouse StFrom Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS
"A renovated riverboat with live music, calliope, private dining rooms, full bars and wine list, gift shop, roof top deck and bar, docked in the heart of the French Quarter. Cruising daily for day time and evening cruises.