Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Walk over and check out the neighborhood cafe. This unique place has good breakfast options and coffee.
233 locals recommend
Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois StWalk over and check out the neighborhood cafe. This unique place has good breakfast options and coffee.
The food here is great, and the atmosphere reminds me of places I have been in the Caribbean. This is a neighborhood restaurant that has been operating about 20 years under the same owner.
30 locals recommend
Coco Hut Carribean Restaurant
2515 Bayou RdThe food here is great, and the atmosphere reminds me of places I have been in the Caribbean. This is a neighborhood restaurant that has been operating about 20 years under the same owner.
If you want a quick lunch buffet, come check out this spot. Asian and Cajun fusion buffet.
Cajun King
2514 Bayou RdIf you want a quick lunch buffet, come check out this spot. Asian and Cajun fusion buffet.
Get your seafood fix here, and check their website for menu and events.
30 locals recommend
THE HALF SHELL ON THE BAYOU
2517 Bayou RdGet your seafood fix here, and check their website for menu and events.
McHardy's Chicken & Fixin'
1458 N Broad StIf you like fried chicken, you need to go over here!
Toast
1845 Gentilly BoulevardBreakfast and brunch spot near the Fairgrounds with a nice vibe.
Catty Shack Tex-Mex
1839 Gentilly BlvdThis is a tiny spot, but has great tacos and Tex-Mex food.
Kebab
2315 St Claude AveTurkish street food
This place is a historic fish market that has been renovated into a market with many restaurants setup inside. Cool place with outdoor seating and many choices of eats.
466 locals recommend
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveThis place is a historic fish market that has been renovated into a market with many restaurants setup inside. Cool place with outdoor seating and many choices of eats.
The Ruby Slipper Café
2001 Burgundy StreetGreat breakfast and brunch in this place in the Bywater.
Great big hamburger and classic New Orleans atmosphere inside. Will be crowded, but it is good.
386 locals recommend
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveGreat big hamburger and classic New Orleans atmosphere inside. Will be crowded, but it is good.
This place has been around for years and has some good food, and especially the gumbo.
182 locals recommend
Liuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez StThis place has been around for years and has some good food, and especially the gumbo.
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StNice spot for Mediterranean food on Esplanade Avenue.
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveFrench cuisine and outdoor patio seating offer a European experience.
The Southwestern food here is great, and it is always nice to dine on Esplanade Avenue.
164 locals recommend
Santa Fe
3201 Esplanade AveThe Southwestern food here is great, and it is always nice to dine on Esplanade Avenue.
Delicious Spanish food on the Avenue. Might be crowded because it is a small space.
257 locals recommend
Lola's
3312 Esplanade AveDelicious Spanish food on the Avenue. Might be crowded because it is a small space.
This coffee shop can be found all over the city, but they all have great atmosphere and tasty coffee. Also check out the one in the French Quarter.
166 locals recommend
CC's Coffee House
701 Metairie RdThis coffee shop can be found all over the city, but they all have great atmosphere and tasty coffee. Also check out the one in the French Quarter.
This place offers top notch Thai food - one of my favorite places to eat or get take out in the city.
138 locals recommend
SukhoThai
2200 Royal StThis place offers top notch Thai food - one of my favorite places to eat or get take out in the city.
Shopping
This is an interesting place to visit and check out cookbooks, and more.
13 locals recommend
Kitchen Witch Cookbooks
1452 N Broad StThis is an interesting place to visit and check out cookbooks, and more.
One of my favorite neighborhood spots on Bayou Road, there is something for everyone here if you're into vinyl.
47 locals recommend
Domino Sound Record Shack
2557 Bayou RdOne of my favorite neighborhood spots on Bayou Road, there is something for everyone here if you're into vinyl.
This shop has handmade soaps, essential oils, and other health products. Check it out, across from Pagoda.
King & Queen Emporium Int'l
2500 Bayou RdThis shop has handmade soaps, essential oils, and other health products. Check it out, across from Pagoda.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Caribbean Reggae Club is just what is says - reggae music, chill atmosphere, and DJ.
10 locals recommend
Club Caribbean New Orleans Reggae Club
2441 Bayou RdThe Caribbean Reggae Club is just what is says - reggae music, chill atmosphere, and DJ.
Whether you're getting ready for Jazz Fest or just need a drink and some laughs, stop into Seahorse right by the Fairgrounds.
33 locals recommend
Brooks Seahorse Saloon
1648 Gentilly BlvdWhether you're getting ready for Jazz Fest or just need a drink and some laughs, stop into Seahorse right by the Fairgrounds.
This place is unique, funky, and full of history. Look up Ernie K. Doe, and go over to Mother In Law's.
75 locals recommend
Kermit's Treme Mother in Law Lounge
1500 North Claiborne AvenueThis place is unique, funky, and full of history. Look up Ernie K. Doe, and go over to Mother In Law's.
Local dive, interesting people, sometimes they have comedy shows or entertainment.
55 locals recommend
Sidney's Saloon
1200 St Bernard AveLocal dive, interesting people, sometimes they have comedy shows or entertainment.
Interesting place with good live music and a great kitchen in the back.
238 locals recommend
Siberia Lounge
2227 St Claude AveInteresting place with good live music and a great kitchen in the back.
Go here for live music or Friday night 80s DJ. Fun spot to check out in the Bywater.
297 locals recommend
Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveGo here for live music or Friday night 80s DJ. Fun spot to check out in the Bywater.
Check out the bar, live music, burlesque shows, Acrocats, etc
264 locals recommend
Allways Lounge and Theater
2240 St Claude AveCheck out the bar, live music, burlesque shows, Acrocats, etc
This interesting bar offers drinks, food, nightlife, karaoke, and haircuts on Tuesday nights.
80 locals recommend
St Roch Tavern
1200 St Roch AveThis interesting bar offers drinks, food, nightlife, karaoke, and haircuts on Tuesday nights.
This is a unique neighborhood bar to check out in the City Park neighborhood.
223 locals recommend
Pal's Lounge
949 N RendonThis is a unique neighborhood bar to check out in the City Park neighborhood.
Parks & Nature
This park is huge and has athletic fields, tennis courts, golf, and a dog park. There is a coffee stand and carousel for kids. Drive through and look at the huge oak trees and see some nature in the city.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrThis park is huge and has athletic fields, tennis courts, golf, and a dog park. There is a coffee stand and carousel for kids. Drive through and look at the huge oak trees and see some nature in the city.
Drive out to Bayou Sauvage to see local wildlife including alligators, wild boar, and many bird species.
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge
17160 Chef Menteur HighwayDrive out to Bayou Sauvage to see local wildlife including alligators, wild boar, and many bird species.
Pack a lunch and go look at the swamp landscape and wildlife in Bayou Segnette.
10 locals recommend
Bayou Segnette State Park
7777 Westbank ExpyPack a lunch and go look at the swamp landscape and wildlife in Bayou Segnette.
Sightseeing
Walk, jog, or hang out by Lake Pontchartrain. Restaurants and bars nearby at West End.
25 locals recommend
Lakeshore Drive
Lakeshore DriveWalk, jog, or hang out by Lake Pontchartrain. Restaurants and bars nearby at West End.
Arts & Culture
Right up Esplanade Avenue, visit New Orleans' Museum of Art.
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirRight up Esplanade Avenue, visit New Orleans' Museum of Art.
There are many interesting and cultural concerts and shows that come here - check their website.
52 locals recommend
Cafe Istanbul
2372 St Claude AveThere are many interesting and cultural concerts and shows that come here - check their website.
Check the calendar for shows at this nearby venue.
28 locals recommend
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
1419 Basin StCheck the calendar for shows at this nearby venue.
The main theater in New Orleans, there are usually well known bands, musicals, or shows playing here.
112 locals recommend
Saenger Theatre
1111 Canal StThe main theater in New Orleans, there are usually well known bands, musicals, or shows playing here.
Everything Else
There is too much to list, but visit the French Quarter during your stay.
790 locals recommend
French Quarter
There is too much to list, but visit the French Quarter during your stay.