Food Scene
Down-to-earth option with a patio featuring raw oysters & Creole seafood dishes, plus daiquiris. You definitely gotta try the gumbo!
30 locals recommend
THE HALF SHELL ON THE BAYOU
2517 Bayou RdDown-to-earth option with a patio featuring raw oysters & Creole seafood dishes, plus daiquiris. You definitely gotta try the gumbo!
Romantic, intimate French bistro where a tree growing through the dining room adds to the ambiance.
314 locals recommend
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveRomantic, intimate French bistro where a tree growing through the dining room adds to the ambiance.
Family-friendly Southwestern eatery known for modern dishes, fresh margaritas & a garden porch.
164 locals recommend
Santa Fe
3201 Esplanade AveFamily-friendly Southwestern eatery known for modern dishes, fresh margaritas & a garden porch.
Traditional Italian fare served in a quaint, casual setting with a standout patio.
86 locals recommend
Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria
3125 Esplanade AveTraditional Italian fare served in a quaint, casual setting with a standout patio.
Offshoot of the Fat Falafel truck serving seasonal Mediterranean fare in a simple setting. Great vegetarian and vegan options!
237 locals recommend
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StOffshoot of the Fat Falafel truck serving seasonal Mediterranean fare in a simple setting. Great vegetarian and vegan options!
Relaxed neighborhood joint serving po' boys, seafood & Creole-Italian fare since 1947. A necessary first stop for Bloody Mary’s before Jazz Fest!
182 locals recommend
Liuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez StRelaxed neighborhood joint serving po' boys, seafood & Creole-Italian fare since 1947. A necessary first stop for Bloody Mary’s before Jazz Fest!
Internationally inspired breakfast & lunch fare in a quaint, pagoda-shaped spot with outdoor seats.
233 locals recommend
Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois StInternationally inspired breakfast & lunch fare in a quaint, pagoda-shaped spot with outdoor seats.
Cozy coffeehouse with pastries, vegan snacks & fair-trade brews, plus outdoor seating.
237 locals recommend
Fair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce De Leon StCozy coffeehouse with pastries, vegan snacks & fair-trade brews, plus outdoor seating.
Louisiana-based coffeehouse chain selling a variety of brews & pastries in a relaxed setting.
166 locals recommend
CC's Coffee House
701 Metairie RdLouisiana-based coffeehouse chain selling a variety of brews & pastries in a relaxed setting.
Toast
1845 Gentilly BoulevardBest breakfast spot!! Make sure to try the Abelskivers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pirogues
2565 Bayou RdNeighborhood bar with an eclectic food menu
Casual wine shop & lounge featuring a range of bottles, plus beer, cheese plates & tasting events.
156 locals recommend
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon StCasual wine shop & lounge featuring a range of bottles, plus beer, cheese plates & tasting events.
Parks & Nature
a 1,300-acre public park in New Orleans, Louisiana, is the 87th largest and 20th-most-visited urban public park in the United States. Home to Story Land, NOMA, Kayaking, and much more!
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm Dra 1,300-acre public park in New Orleans, Louisiana, is the 87th largest and 20th-most-visited urban public park in the United States. Home to Story Land, NOMA, Kayaking, and much more!
Entertainment & Activities
HOME OF JAZZ FEST!! Just make a right on Esplanade from Miro then a right on North Lopez and you’re at the entrance!
Also super fun to go watch the races!
244 locals recommend
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly BlvdHOME OF JAZZ FEST!! Just make a right on Esplanade from Miro then a right on North Lopez and you’re at the entrance!
Also super fun to go watch the races!
Really cool local movie theater showing major films and also hosting different film festivals and events
155 locals recommend
The Broad Theater
636 N Broad StReally cool local movie theater showing major films and also hosting different film festivals and events
Imaginative outdoor spot with colorful sculptures & playscapes in the shape of storybook characters.
56 locals recommend
Storyland
5 Victory AveImaginative outdoor spot with colorful sculptures & playscapes in the shape of storybook characters.
Essentials
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade AveFull service neighborhood market
Discount Express
2000 Esplanade Ave“Bodega” style corner store
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StArts & Culture
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll Cir