Cozy Hideaway Guidebook
Food scene
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
14 locals recommend
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
614 Canal StUpscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
Classic, upscale New Orleans dishes by celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse in a sleek, modern space.
71 locals recommend
Emeril's New Orleans
800 Tchoupitoulas StClassic, upscale New Orleans dishes by celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse in a sleek, modern space.
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.
Iconic New Orleans cafe known for café au laits, chicory coffee & beignets since 1862.
703 locals recommend
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StIconic New Orleans cafe known for café au laits, chicory coffee & beignets since 1862.
Modern, downtown hub of the Metairie original known for charbroiled oysters & other seafood.
162 locals recommend
Drago's - Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras StModern, downtown hub of the Metairie original known for charbroiled oysters & other seafood.
Lively New Orleans-based chain offering oysters, po' boys, gumbo & other Cajun-Creole classics.
174 locals recommend
Acme Oyster House
724 Iberville StLively New Orleans-based chain offering oysters, po' boys, gumbo & other Cajun-Creole classics.
Unpretentious eatery featuring performing hibachi chefs, sushi rolls & other Japanese fare.
10 locals recommend
Ikura Hibachi And Sushi
310 N Carrollton AveUnpretentious eatery featuring performing hibachi chefs, sushi rolls & other Japanese fare.
Hoshun Restaurant is an uptown New Orleans restaurant, specializing in Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and South Asian cuisine.
Hoshun
Hoshun Restaurant is an uptown New Orleans restaurant, specializing in Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and South Asian cuisine.
New Orleans Food and Spirits offers delicious dishes cooked with the freshest ingredients. We offer different lunch specials every day, including seafood, pasta, steak, and of course, the classic gumbo. Enjoy the taste of New Orleans cuisine.
44 locals recommend
New Orleans Food & Spirits
210 Metairie-Hammond HwyNew Orleans Food and Spirits offers delicious dishes cooked with the freshest ingredients. We offer different lunch specials every day, including seafood, pasta, steak, and of course, the classic gumbo. Enjoy the taste of New Orleans cuisine.
Ruth's Chris Steak House specializes in serving USDA Prime steaks, each seared to perfection, finished with butter and freshly chopped parsley, and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate.
30 locals recommend
Ruth's Chris Steak House
525 Fulton StRuth's Chris Steak House specializes in serving USDA Prime steaks, each seared to perfection, finished with butter and freshly chopped parsley, and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate.
Seafood, Creole fare & famed bourbon milk punch in an airy room with a view, plus a raw oyster bar.
20 locals recommend
Bourbon Vibezz
144 Bourbon StSeafood, Creole fare & famed bourbon milk punch in an airy room with a view, plus a raw oyster bar.
Self-made chef • Creator of Chargrilled Dungeness Crab Plate and Xquisite Sauce • Open (Weds-Sunday) from 12pm -8pm
11 locals recommend
Dees Xquisite Seafood
1401 St Bernard AveSelf-made chef • Creator of Chargrilled Dungeness Crab Plate and Xquisite Sauce • Open (Weds-Sunday) from 12pm -8pm
Neighborhoods
The French Quarter is the city’s historic heart, famous for its vibrant nightlife and colorful buildings with cast-iron balconies. Crowd-pleasing Bourbon Street features jazz clubs, Cajun eateries and raucous bars serving potent cocktails. Quieter streets lead to the French Market, with gourmet food and local crafts, and to Jackson Square where street performers entertain in front of soaring St. Louis Cathedral.
790 locals recommend
French Quarter
The French Quarter is the city’s historic heart, famous for its vibrant nightlife and colorful buildings with cast-iron balconies. Crowd-pleasing Bourbon Street features jazz clubs, Cajun eateries and raucous bars serving potent cocktails. Quieter streets lead to the French Market, with gourmet food and local crafts, and to Jackson Square where street performers entertain in front of soaring St. Louis Cathedral.
Bywater neighborhood has taken off. With quaint restaurants, unique artwork, and laid-back nightlife, the Bywater is a must-visit for any New Orleans trip. The colorful neighborhood will catch your eye and give you a weekend full of exciting finds. Here’s what to see, do, and eat in the Bywater.
Bywater
Bywater neighborhood has taken off. With quaint restaurants, unique artwork, and laid-back nightlife, the Bywater is a must-visit for any New Orleans trip. The colorful neighborhood will catch your eye and give you a weekend full of exciting finds. Here’s what to see, do, and eat in the Bywater.
Entertainment
Bourbon Street is a historic street in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans. Extending thirteen blocks from Canal Street to Esplanade Avenue, Bourbon Street is famous for its many bars and strip clubs
347 locals recommend
Bourbon Street
Bourbon StreetBourbon Street is a historic street in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans. Extending thirteen blocks from Canal Street to Esplanade Avenue, Bourbon Street is famous for its many bars and strip clubs
JAMNOLA
2832 Royal StTourist attraction (art & museum) in New Orleans, Louisiana
Magazine Street features six miles of some of the best shopping in New Orleans. The majority of the shops are locally-owned and carry everything you need: clothing, shoes, jewelry, home decor, gifts, antiques, fabrics, and more. Find your next great outfit, check out an art gallery, or pick up a New Orleans-themed gift for yourself or a friend. You’ll love shopping on Magazine Street, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to stop for a bite to eat or even pamper yourself at a spa.
Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, USA
Magazine Street features six miles of some of the best shopping in New Orleans. The majority of the shops are locally-owned and carry everything you need: clothing, shoes, jewelry, home decor, gifts, antiques, fabrics, and more. Find your next great outfit, check out an art gallery, or pick up a New Orleans-themed gift for yourself or a friend. You’ll love shopping on Magazine Street, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to stop for a bite to eat or even pamper yourself at a spa.
Harrah's New Orleans is a casino in New Orleans, Louisiana, near the foot of Canal Street a block away from the Mississippi River. It is a 115,000 sq ft casino with approximately 2,100 slot machines, over 90 table games and a poker room.
53 locals recommend
Harrah's Hotel New Orleans
228 Poydras StHarrah's New Orleans is a casino in New Orleans, Louisiana, near the foot of Canal Street a block away from the Mississippi River. It is a 115,000 sq ft casino with approximately 2,100 slot machines, over 90 table games and a poker room.
The National WWII Museum, formerly known as The National D-Day Museum, is a military history museum located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., on Andrew Higgins Drive between Camp Street and Magazine Street.
wwii museum
945 Magazine StThe National WWII Museum, formerly known as The National D-Day Museum, is a military history museum located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., on Andrew Higgins Drive between Camp Street and Magazine Street.
Audubon Zoo is an American zoo located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is part of the Audubon Nature Institute which also manages Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Freeport-McMoran Species Survival Center, Audubon Park, and Audubon Coastal Wildlife Network.
157 locals recommend
Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine StAudubon Zoo is an American zoo located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is part of the Audubon Nature Institute which also manages Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Freeport-McMoran Species Survival Center, Audubon Park, and Audubon Coastal Wildlife Network.
The Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts is a theater located in Louis Armstrong Park in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was named after gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, who was born in New Orleans. The theater reopened in January 2009, after being closed since the landfall of Hurricane Katrina.
28 locals recommend
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
1419 Basin StThe Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts is a theater located in Louis Armstrong Park in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was named after gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, who was born in New Orleans. The theater reopened in January 2009, after being closed since the landfall of Hurricane Katrina.
Eclectic gaming bar has burgers & wraps, a vast list of craft beers, arcade machines & board games.
76 locals recommend
Barcadia New Orleans
601 Tchoupitoulas StEclectic gaming bar has burgers & wraps, a vast list of craft beers, arcade machines & board games.
Interactive performance site with an Old South–vibe, hosting mystery-solving events by reservation.
10 locals recommend
Escape My Room
1152 Constance StInteractive performance site with an Old South–vibe, hosting mystery-solving events by reservation.
Located in the heart of the CBD, just blocks away from the Superdome, you’ll be able to experience the thrill of hatchet throwing! Just minutes from the French Quarter, the Convention Center, hotels, casino, and the streetcar lines! Come experience the social throwdown at Stumpy’s NOLA!
Stumpy's Hatchet House
1200 Poydras StLocated in the heart of the CBD, just blocks away from the Superdome, you’ll be able to experience the thrill of hatchet throwing! Just minutes from the French Quarter, the Convention Center, hotels, casino, and the streetcar lines! Come experience the social throwdown at Stumpy’s NOLA!
A convention center is a large indoor event space used to host gatherings of individuals and groups with common interest. They are typically large enough to host thousands of attendees, and the interior space is usually highly configurable to accommodate everything from trade shows to Mardi Gras balls, shows
82 locals recommend
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center BlvdA convention center is a large indoor event space used to host gatherings of individuals and groups with common interest. They are typically large enough to host thousands of attendees, and the interior space is usually highly configurable to accommodate everything from trade shows to Mardi Gras balls, shows
Night Life
Vast, 2-story club with DJs spinning dancefloor jams, plus multiple bars & VIP service.
41 locals recommend
Metropolitan Events
310 Andrew Higgins BlvdVast, 2-story club with DJs spinning dancefloor jams, plus multiple bars & VIP service.
Classic arcade includes 4 pool tables, pinball, skeeball, hoops, foosball, arcade video games, and more. The bar features local craft beer, an innovative cocktail program, and a huge spirits list. Expansive murals from local artists cover the walls of the newly renovated historic garage space. Enjoy live DJ parties and other special events. Book a party or your next group outing here.
Emporium Arcade Bar
Classic arcade includes 4 pool tables, pinball, skeeball, hoops, foosball, arcade video games, and more. The bar features local craft beer, an innovative cocktail program, and a huge spirits list. Expansive murals from local artists cover the walls of the newly renovated historic garage space. Enjoy live DJ parties and other special events. Book a party or your next group outing here.
Warehouse turned concert venue & club (Thursdays–Saturdays) with wooden beams & crystal chandeliers.
33 locals recommend
Republic NOLA
828 S Peters StWarehouse turned concert venue & club (Thursdays–Saturdays) with wooden beams & crystal chandeliers.
Rock- & blues-themed chain with Southern dishes such as po' boys & jambalaya, plus all genres of live music.
169 locals recommend
House Of Blues
225 Decatur StRock- & blues-themed chain with Southern dishes such as po' boys & jambalaya, plus all genres of live music.
Chic, brick-lined hot spot serving wine & champagne in a turn-of-the-century building.
13 locals recommend
Après Lounge
608 Fulton StChic, brick-lined hot spot serving wine & champagne in a turn-of-the-century building.
Game-focused bar with Ping-Pong, billiards, darts & more plus TVs, live music & dancing.
25 locals recommend
Shamrock
4133 S Carrollton AveGame-focused bar with Ping-Pong, billiards, darts & more plus TVs, live music & dancing.
Shopping
Bright, luxury retail complex offering 3 floors of brand-name shops for clothing & accessories.
160 locals recommend
Canal Place
333 Canal StBright, luxury retail complex offering 3 floors of brand-name shops for clothing & accessories.
Celebrating over 60 years as New Orleans' favorite shopping destination, Lakeside Shopping Center is conveniently located near the city and Louis Armstrong Airport. The mall houses more than 100 stores including Apple, Macy's, Dillard's, lululemon, Sephora, J.C. Penney, Aerie, Offline, LEGO, Altar'd State, Madewell, Athleta, Free People, Victoria's Secret, Michael Kors and Zara.
116 locals recommend
Lakeside Shopping Center
3301 Veterans Memorial BlvdCelebrating over 60 years as New Orleans' favorite shopping destination, Lakeside Shopping Center is conveniently located near the city and Louis Armstrong Airport. The mall houses more than 100 stores including Apple, Macy's, Dillard's, lululemon, Sephora, J.C. Penney, Aerie, Offline, LEGO, Altar'd State, Madewell, Athleta, Free People, Victoria's Secret, Michael Kors and Zara.
New Orleans is home to Riverwalk New Orleans, where anyone can find their favorite retailers, specialty stores, and popular restaurants.
94 locals recommend
Riverwalk
500 Port of New Orleans PlaceNew Orleans is home to Riverwalk New Orleans, where anyone can find their favorite retailers, specialty stores, and popular restaurants.
Sightseeing
For over 170 years, New Orleans City Park has provided access to abundant natural and cultural resources, connecting Southeast Louisiana residents and visitors to the region’s most iconic park— with something for everyone. The Park is home to the New Orleans Botanical Garden, Couturie Forest and Arboretum, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Louisiana Children’s Museum, and the largest grove of mature live oaks in the world, some of which are nearly 800 years old.
City Park
For over 170 years, New Orleans City Park has provided access to abundant natural and cultural resources, connecting Southeast Louisiana residents and visitors to the region’s most iconic park— with something for everyone. The Park is home to the New Orleans Botanical Garden, Couturie Forest and Arboretum, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Louisiana Children’s Museum, and the largest grove of mature live oaks in the world, some of which are nearly 800 years old.