John’s guidebook
Food scene
Dat Dog
5030 Freret StDog friendly outdoor area. Amazing take on hotdogs with fun atmosphere.
Amazing burgers that come with an amazing baked potato! Try the Monsoon for a fruity New Orleans drink that packs a punch!
386 locals recommend
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveAmazing burgers that come with an amazing baked potato! Try the Monsoon for a fruity New Orleans drink that packs a punch!
Katie's
3701 Iberville StOne of my favorite brunches in town.
Haunted restaurant! Amazing Creole food right in Jackson Square. Ask your waiter to give you the haunted tour!
95 locals recommend
Muriel's Jackson Square
801 Chartres StHaunted restaurant! Amazing Creole food right in Jackson Square. Ask your waiter to give you the haunted tour!
Irene's
529 Bienville StMy favorite restaurant in all of New Orleans!
Williams Plum Street Snowballs
1300 Burdette StBest snowballs in the city.
Nightlife
Interesting uptown bar with local charm and culture.
99 locals recommend
Snake & Jake's Christmas Club Lounge
7612 Oak StreetInteresting uptown bar with local charm and culture.
Cool bar in the heart of the French Quarter but down an alley. Gothic themed. Maybe not for everyone, but fun to check out.
18 locals recommend
The Dungeon
738 Toulouse StCool bar in the heart of the French Quarter but down an alley. Gothic themed. Maybe not for everyone, but fun to check out.
Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar
5535 Tchoupitoulas StGreat for a late night smoke.
Sightseeing
Fun for children and adults alike! You can even do a dive tour at the aquarium now. A must see.
577 locals recommend
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal StFun for children and adults alike! You can even do a dive tour at the aquarium now. A must see.
Take a strool down Magazine Street, look at the architecture, enjoy the shops, experience the vibes of New Orleans.
396 locals recommend
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetTake a strool down Magazine Street, look at the architecture, enjoy the shops, experience the vibes of New Orleans.
A must see for first time visitors. Its an old market with lots of vendors, but even if you just want to look, it is a good introduction to the flavor of the City.
217 locals recommend
Shops of the Colonnade - French Market
1008 N Peters StA must see for first time visitors. Its an old market with lots of vendors, but even if you just want to look, it is a good introduction to the flavor of the City.
Unique Shopping
My wife's favorite shop in all of New Orleans. They have the most amazing hats, and make hats for all occasions. If you are looking for a hat for the Kentucky derby, this is your store!!!
Fleur de Paris
523 Royal StMy wife's favorite shop in all of New Orleans. They have the most amazing hats, and make hats for all occasions. If you are looking for a hat for the Kentucky derby, this is your store!!!