Food Scene
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetAcclaimed NOLA soul food spot.
Fine-dining century old institution French Creole fare in upscale space (jackets required)
167 locals recommend
Galatoires
209 Bourbon StFine-dining century old institution French Creole fare in upscale space (jackets required)
This restaurant is full of history and historical guests has dine in!
250 locals recommend
Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans AveThis restaurant is full of history and historical guests has dine in!
Informal establishment supplying Creole & other Southern-inspired dishes & cocktails!
196 locals recommend
Neyow's Creole Café
3332 Bienville StInformal establishment supplying Creole & other Southern-inspired dishes & cocktails!
Breakfast & brunch fare from eggs & crepes to Monte Cristos offered in a cheerful, intimate space.
179 locals recommend
Toast
1845 Gentilly BoulevardBreakfast & brunch fare from eggs & crepes to Monte Cristos offered in a cheerful, intimate space.
Quaint counter-serve doling out breakfast & lunch fare with a bakery making sweets & custom cakes.
267 locals recommend
New Orleans Cake Café & Bakery
2440 Chartres StQuaint counter-serve doling out breakfast & lunch fare with a bakery making sweets & custom cakes.
1875 market reborn as a cool food hall with stalls selling eats & drinks, plus some outdoor seating.
466 locals recommend
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude Ave1875 market reborn as a cool food hall with stalls selling eats & drinks, plus some outdoor seating.
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.
Classic steakhouse fare with a Creole twist in a posh, wood-paneled space with a busy happy hour.
27 locals recommend
Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
716 Iberville StClassic steakhouse fare with a Creole twist in a posh, wood-paneled space with a busy happy hour.
A casual Emeril Lagasse spot serving area-sourced New American plates, plus cocktails & local beer.
62 locals recommend
Meril
424 Girod StA casual Emeril Lagasse spot serving area-sourced New American plates, plus cocktails & local beer.
Popular eatery serving up generous plates of classic breakfast & lunch eats in a homey atmosphere.
226 locals recommend
Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad StPopular eatery serving up generous plates of classic breakfast & lunch eats in a homey atmosphere.
Cheery counter-serve po' boy joint since 1950 with memorabilia on the walls & Creole dishes.
37 locals recommend
Johnny's Po-Boys
511 St Louis StCheery counter-serve po' boy joint since 1950 with memorabilia on the walls & Creole dishes.
Modern, downtown hub known for charbroiled oysters & other seafood.
162 locals recommend
Drago's - Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras StModern, downtown hub known for charbroiled oysters & other seafood.
Iconic New Orleans cafe known for café au laits, chicory coffee & beignets since 1862.
10 locals recommend
Café Du Monde Riverwalk
500 Port of New Orleans PlIconic New Orleans cafe known for café au laits, chicory coffee & beignets since 1862.
Homemade pastas, cured meats and wood-fired pizzas all paired with a stylish, vibrant atmosphere.
112 locals recommend
Domenica
123 Baronne St Homemade pastas, cured meats and wood-fired pizzas all paired with a stylish, vibrant atmosphere.
Morrow's
2438 St Claude AveDrinks & Nightlife
This classic haunt at the Hotel Monteleone has a circular bar that revolves like a carousel.
251 locals recommend
Carousel Bar
214 Royal StThis classic haunt at the Hotel Monteleone has a circular bar that revolves like a carousel.
Firehouse turned stylish, dimly lit cocktail lounge with creative drinks & eclectic array of dishes.
244 locals recommend
Cure
4905 Freret StFirehouse turned stylish, dimly lit cocktail lounge with creative drinks & eclectic array of dishes.
Choice cocktails, champagne & city views at a chic rooftop bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel.
137 locals recommend
Hot Tin
2031 St Charles AveChoice cocktails, champagne & city views at a chic rooftop bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel.
Outdoor hangout with a flaming fountain, connected to the bar that invented hurricane cocktails.
243 locals recommend
Pat O'Brien's
718 St PeterOutdoor hangout with a flaming fountain, connected to the bar that invented hurricane cocktails.
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.
Lively, long-running bar & lounge hosting live music in a funky, colorful setting.
75 locals recommend
Kermit's Treme Mother in Law Lounge
1500 North Claiborne AvenueLively, long-running bar & lounge hosting live music in a funky, colorful setting.
Lively, long-running bar & lounge hosting live music in a funky, colorful setting.
35 locals recommend
Monkey Board
1111 Gravier StLively, long-running bar & lounge hosting live music in a funky, colorful setting.
Vibrant club offering nightly live music & dancing, plus cocktails & Southern eats in an airy venue.
18 locals recommend
B B Kings Blues Bar
1104 Decatur StVibrant club offering nightly live music & dancing, plus cocktails & Southern eats in an airy venue.
Outpost of a festive saloon chain with female bartenders, bartop dancing & body shots.
Coyote Ugly Saloon
225 N Peters StOutpost of a festive saloon chain with female bartenders, bartop dancing & body shots.
Standalone watering hole offering weekday happy-hour deals, live music & pool in unfussy surrounds.
Roosevelt Hotel Bar
116 Roosevelt WayStandalone watering hole offering weekday happy-hour deals, live music & pool in unfussy surrounds.
Quaint cottage-turned-sports-bar with a big beer list, pub fare, TVs, a front porch & back patio.
356 locals recommend
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayQuaint cottage-turned-sports-bar with a big beer list, pub fare, TVs, a front porch & back patio.
Rustic, black-and-white tiled warehouse space & landmark since '77 for live music & Cajun dancing.
429 locals recommend
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveRustic, black-and-white tiled warehouse space & landmark since '77 for live music & Cajun dancing.
Nightly live music, from brass bands to rock & jazz in a down-home space with a bar & pub grub
53 locals recommend
BMC Balcony Music Club
1331 Decatur StNightly live music, from brass bands to rock & jazz in a down-home space with a bar & pub grub
Upbeat live music hot spot with high ceilings & outdoor seating offering classic New Orleans fare.
3090 Frenchmen St
3090 Frenchmen StreetUpbeat live music hot spot with high ceilings & outdoor seating offering classic New Orleans fare.
Live jazz & upscale Creole fare in an intimate, brick-walled space that dates back to the 1800s.
273 locals recommend
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen StLive jazz & upscale Creole fare in an intimate, brick-walled space that dates back to the 1800s.
Jazz & down-home Creole eats in a somewhat smoky, tucked-away venue well off the beaten track.
39 locals recommend
Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club
1931 St Claude AveJazz & down-home Creole eats in a somewhat smoky, tucked-away venue well off the beaten track.
Entertainment & Activities
Bowling lanes with a bar & Creole-inspired eats plus live music by local legends & a dance floor.
160 locals recommend
Rock 'N' Bowl
3016 S Carrollton AveBowling lanes with a bar & Creole-inspired eats plus live music by local legends & a dance floor.
Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.
32 locals recommend
Dave & Buster's
1200 Poydras StFamily-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.
Interactive insect exhibits, bugs in action & an IMAX theater all in a U.S. Custom House.
190 locals recommend
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
1 Canal StInteractive insect exhibits, bugs in action & an IMAX theater all in a U.S. Custom House.
The Audubon Zoo is a fun escape from the busy city, with lush grounds and a good selection of domestic and exotic animals.
83 locals recommend
Audubon Zoo station
The Audubon Zoo is a fun escape from the busy city, with lush grounds and a good selection of domestic and exotic animals.
30,000 sq. ft. of interactive exhibits include a climbing wall, art studio & mock cafe.
138 locals recommend
Louisiana Children's Museum
15 Henry Thomas Dr30,000 sq. ft. of interactive exhibits include a climbing wall, art studio & mock cafe.
Located on the Mississippi River adjacent to the French Quarter Audubon Aquarium of the Americas immerses you in an underwater world.
577 locals recommend
Audubon Aquarium
1 Canal StLocated on the Mississippi River adjacent to the French Quarter Audubon Aquarium of the Americas immerses you in an underwater world.
Sightseeing
Statues of jazz legends decorate this cozy park hosting live local bands daily.
6 locals recommend
New Orleans Musical Legends Park
311 Bourbon StStatues of jazz legends decorate this cozy park hosting live local bands daily.
Old-fashioned steamboat offering cruises with buffet dining, including brunch, plus jazz music.
147 locals recommend
Steamboat Natchez
400 Toulouse StOld-fashioned steamboat offering cruises with buffet dining, including brunch, plus jazz music.
Artists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings.
477 locals recommend
Jackson Square
701 Decatur StArtists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings.
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 which features jazz clubs, Cajun eateries and rauccous bars.
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 which features jazz clubs, Cajun eateries and rauccous bars.
Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation.
106 locals recommend
St. Louis Cathedral
615 Pere Antoine AlleyGrand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation.
Vast, 400,000-sq.-ft. complex where Mardi Gras floats are made & stored, with hourly tours.
134 locals recommend
Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans PlVast, 400,000-sq.-ft. complex where Mardi Gras floats are made & stored, with hourly tours.
Preservation Hall
726 St PeterHistoric, all-ages place for jazz.
Visitors can experience Carl Mack's private costume collection, learn about Mardi Gras culture and dress up in authentic Mardi Gras Costumes.
11 locals recommend
Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture
318 Conti StVisitors can experience Carl Mack's private costume collection, learn about Mardi Gras culture and dress up in authentic Mardi Gras Costumes.
Parks & Nature
New Orleans City Park covers more than 1,300 acres and contains numerous attractions, including the New Orleans Botanical Garden and the New Orleans Museum of Art and Sculpture Garden.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrNew Orleans City Park covers more than 1,300 acres and contains numerous attractions, including the New Orleans Botanical Garden and the New Orleans Museum of Art and Sculpture Garden.
Park with oak trees, jogging & bike paths, a lagoon, picnic shelters, tennis courts & playgrounds.
893 locals recommend
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StPark with oak trees, jogging & bike paths, a lagoon, picnic shelters, tennis courts & playgrounds.
Arts & Culture
The Cabildo, to the left of St. Louis Cathedral, was built in 1795 as the residence of the Spanish governor.
Louisiana State Museum
751 Chartres StreetThe Cabildo, to the left of St. Louis Cathedral, was built in 1795 as the residence of the Spanish governor.
Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs.
804 locals recommend
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StMulti-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs.
The Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum.
96 locals recommend
Cabildo
701 Chartres StThe Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum.
Historic circa-1835 mint turned museum with coin exhibits & an upper-level jazz venue.
109 locals recommend
New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade AveHistoric circa-1835 mint turned museum with coin exhibits & an upper-level jazz venue.
Circa-1823 apothecary is now a museum with exhibits of early medicines, superstitious cures & more.
55 locals recommend
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
514 Chartres StCirca-1823 apothecary is now a museum with exhibits of early medicines, superstitious cures & more.
Shopping
Old-fashioned shopping area featuring local vendors selling candy, clothing, gifts & souvenirs.
217 locals recommend
Shops of the Colonnade - French Market
1008 N Peters StOld-fashioned shopping area featuring local vendors selling candy, clothing, gifts & souvenirs.
One Canal Place
365 Canal StUpscale shopping mall
Small collection of specialty shops, cafes & more in a quaint 19th-century former skating rink.
7 locals recommend
The Rink
2727 Prytania StSmall collection of specialty shops, cafes & more in a quaint 19th-century former skating rink.
This 1890s brewery has been converted into a shopping center with apparel, accessory & gift stores.
36 locals recommend
The Shops at Jax Brewery
600 Decatur StThis 1890s brewery has been converted into a shopping center with apparel, accessory & gift stores.
Lakeside Shopping Center
3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd