Liana’s guidebook
Things to do
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirThe Broad Theater
636 N Broad StCorrect address is 15 Henry Thomas Dr. Now located in City Park
138 locals recommend
Louisiana Children's Museum
15 Henry Thomas DrCorrect address is 15 Henry Thomas Dr. Now located in City Park
Bayou St John
Essentials
Olympia Food Store
301 S OlympiaNeighborhood corner store
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveLocal grocery store
Dessert
The BEST cannoli you will ever eat. Ever... Historic, Sicilian establishment and New Orleans staple since 1905. You will absolutely miss out if you pass this one by. Gelato, pastries, biscotti, espresso, and other Sicilian treats.
256 locals recommend
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveThe BEST cannoli you will ever eat. Ever... Historic, Sicilian establishment and New Orleans staple since 1905. You will absolutely miss out if you pass this one by. Gelato, pastries, biscotti, espresso, and other Sicilian treats.
Creole Creamery
4924 Prytania StHands down the best snowball in town. Prepare to wait on a hot summer day... Best to go during the week, or when the weather is gloomy.
115 locals recommend
Hansen's Sno-Bliz
4801 Tchoupitoulas StHands down the best snowball in town. Prepare to wait on a hot summer day... Best to go during the week, or when the weather is gloomy.
Pandora's Snowballs
901 N Carrollton AveCafe Du Monde City Park
56 Dreyfous DrRestaurants
Katie's
3701 Iberville StSuperior Seafood & Oyster Bar
4338 Saint Charles AvenueGreat happy hour with live music
Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana AveOne of my favorite brunch spots. Enjoy great food and live music.
Mid City Pizza
4400 Banks StEmeril's New Orleans
800 Tchoupitoulas StJosephine Estelle
600 Carondelet StItalian restaurant located inside the Ace Hotel
Decadent creole cuisine. Founded by THE Leah Chase, and inspired Disney’s Princess and the Frog.
250 locals recommend
Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans AveDecadent creole cuisine. Founded by THE Leah Chase, and inspired Disney’s Princess and the Frog.
Willa Jean
611 O'Keefe AveWakin' Bakin'
4408 Banks StMandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal StBlue Oak BBQ
900 N Carrollton AveGW Fins
808 Bienville StParkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveCafé Navarre
800 Navarre AveBevi Seafood Co.
236 N Carrollton AveArnaud's
813 Bienville StVincent's
7839 St Charles AveBest Italian food in the city, founded by New Orleans Sicilian family.
Cafe Amelie
900 Royal StLocated on the beautiful Esplanade Ave in the French Quarter. Some what of a dive bar inside, but one of the best burgers you'll eat. Grab a drink and enjoy Esplanade Ave. while you wait for your table.
386 locals recommend
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveLocated on the beautiful Esplanade Ave in the French Quarter. Some what of a dive bar inside, but one of the best burgers you'll eat. Grab a drink and enjoy Esplanade Ave. while you wait for your table.
Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StBlue Dot Donuts
4301 Canal StSurrey's Uptown
4807 Magazine StGreat spot for brunch, also has a second location.
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveNew Orleans staple for traditional breakfast and southern food. Diner-style eatery with counter seating and retro feel.
189 locals recommend
The Camellia Grill
626 S Carrollton AveNew Orleans staple for traditional breakfast and southern food. Diner-style eatery with counter seating and retro feel.
Reservations often required. As per NOLA.com — “Patrons of this “Grand Dame” of Creole dining show up early (and even wait in line) to grab a table in Galatoire’s famous downstairs dining room. Expect delicious, classic New Orleans food in an elegant, French Quarter atmosphere.”
167 locals recommend
Galatoires
209 Bourbon StReservations often required. As per NOLA.com — “Patrons of this “Grand Dame” of Creole dining show up early (and even wait in line) to grab a table in Galatoire’s famous downstairs dining room. Expect delicious, classic New Orleans food in an elegant, French Quarter atmosphere.”
Pascal's Manale
1838 Napoleon AveBrennan's
417 Royal StBananas Foster. Need I say more?
Bars/Out
Neighborhood bar in the Lower Garden District with over 300 whiskeys.
114 locals recommend
Barrel Proof
1201 Magazine StNeighborhood bar in the Lower Garden District with over 300 whiskeys.
Hundreds of bottles of wine, courtyard dining, original cocktails, and live music. Located across town, but worth the drive if you have time. Recommend arriving early to grab a table if planning to enjoy the live music at night.
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveHundreds of bottles of wine, courtyard dining, original cocktails, and live music. Located across town, but worth the drive if you have time. Recommend arriving early to grab a table if planning to enjoy the live music at night.
Pat O'Brien's
718 St PeterPiano Bar! Need I say more?
Uptown wine bar with nearly a hundred hand-selected bottles and crafty bartenders in a clean and crisp atmosphere. Live music on the weekends.
47 locals recommend
Oak
8118 Oak StUptown wine bar with nearly a hundred hand-selected bottles and crafty bartenders in a clean and crisp atmosphere. Live music on the weekends.
The Delachaise
3442 St Charles AveNeighborhood wine bar and bistro
Carousel Bar
214 Royal StBuilt in 1883 and features original architecture and interior design. Enjoy a drink on the front porch overlooking St. Charles street. Then hop on the streetcar to your next destination.
220 locals recommend
The Columns Hotel
3811 St Charles AveBuilt in 1883 and features original architecture and interior design. Enjoy a drink on the front porch overlooking St. Charles street. Then hop on the streetcar to your next destination.
Hot Tin
2031 St Charles AveRooftop bar with great view of the city
Cure
4905 Freret St2018 James Beard Award winner for "outstanding cocktail program"
Wine bar located in beautiful building listed with the National Register of Historic Places. Green, lush, outdoor patio perfect for relaxing after a long day.
16 locals recommend
Copper Vine
1001 Poydras StWine bar located in beautiful building listed with the National Register of Historic Places. Green, lush, outdoor patio perfect for relaxing after a long day.
Beer Garden located off the greenway with various food trucks and 50+ beers. Great to watch sporting events.
107 locals recommend
Wrong Iron On The Greenway
3532 Toulouse StBeer Garden located off the greenway with various food trucks and 50+ beers. Great to watch sporting events.
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayCoffee Shop
The Station
4400 Bienville StFrench Truck Coffee
1200 Magazine StHivolt
1829 Sophie Wright PlEnvie Espresso Bar & Cafe
1241 Decatur St