Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
If it's your first visit to New Orleans, don't miss this historic bakery for chicory coffee and beignets. Open 24 hours!
703 locals recommend
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StIf it's your first visit to New Orleans, don't miss this historic bakery for chicory coffee and beignets. Open 24 hours!
Locally owned and dating back to the 1940s. The char-grilled oysters are my favourite here, and there are plenty of local dishes. Reasonable prices, very casual and in the heart of the FQ.
98 locals recommend
Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
7400 Lakeshore DrLocally owned and dating back to the 1940s. The char-grilled oysters are my favourite here, and there are plenty of local dishes. Reasonable prices, very casual and in the heart of the FQ.
Casual feel, but stylish menu and interesting modern cuisine combined with traditional New Orleans dishes. A great street to enjoy with plenty of choices of eateries and bars - check out Hi-Hat for dessert after dinner! Less touristy than FQ.
8 locals recommend
Freret Beer Room
5018 Freret StCasual feel, but stylish menu and interesting modern cuisine combined with traditional New Orleans dishes. A great street to enjoy with plenty of choices of eateries and bars - check out Hi-Hat for dessert after dinner! Less touristy than FQ.
An sophisticated gourmet experience in an elegant, intimate setting. Highly recommended for special occasions!
43 locals recommend
Gautreau's Restaurant
1728 Soniat StreetAn sophisticated gourmet experience in an elegant, intimate setting. Highly recommended for special occasions!
Cheap and cheerful, and everything tastes great! Pick up lunch or eat there. Casual, inexpensive and a nice selection of local dishes. Not in a scenic location but enjoyed by the locals and convenient by car/taxi.
10 locals recommend
C & A Seafood
1429 South Dr. Norman C. Francis ParkwayCheap and cheerful, and everything tastes great! Pick up lunch or eat there. Casual, inexpensive and a nice selection of local dishes. Not in a scenic location but enjoyed by the locals and convenient by car/taxi.
Drinks & Nightlife
Situated in the historic Monteleone Hotel, a fun place for cocktails in a rotating bar!
251 locals recommend
Carousel Bar
214 Royal StSituated in the historic Monteleone Hotel, a fun place for cocktails in a rotating bar!
Always great jazz performances, good cocktails and a comfortable ambiance. Check local listings for performers and groups.
273 locals recommend
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen StAlways great jazz performances, good cocktails and a comfortable ambiance. Check local listings for performers and groups.
Lively and fun venue for live music in the heart of the FQ.
83 locals recommend
Fritzel's European Jazz Bar
733 Bourbon StLively and fun venue for live music in the heart of the FQ.
Unassuming local bar with stage area. Check listings for performers and groups. The crawfish bake is amazing when it happens!
384 locals recommend
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak StUnassuming local bar with stage area. Check listings for performers and groups. The crawfish bake is amazing when it happens!
Sightseeing
Jackson Square
701 Decatur StEntertainment & Activities
Established in 1961 to preserve, perpetuate, and protect traditional New Orleans Jazz. No alcohol, peanuts on the floor and very atmospheric. Cover charge can be high and some times gets sold-out. Check listings and reserve tickets in advance if possible.
264 locals recommend
Preservation Hall
726 St PeterEstablished in 1961 to preserve, perpetuate, and protect traditional New Orleans Jazz. No alcohol, peanuts on the floor and very atmospheric. Cover charge can be high and some times gets sold-out. Check listings and reserve tickets in advance if possible.