Food Scene
The BEST fried shrimp po'boy in the city, hands down. And CHEAP! Order from the window in the back of this no frills bodega and you'll be in po'boy heaven! There's no seating so go outside and find a neighbors stoop to sit on or bring it home to enjoy.
13 locals recommend
The Orange store
1700 N Rampart StThe BEST fried shrimp po'boy in the city, hands down. And CHEAP! Order from the window in the back of this no frills bodega and you'll be in po'boy heaven! There's no seating so go outside and find a neighbors stoop to sit on or bring it home to enjoy.
Hip indoor food hall with full bar, oyster bar, coffee, Vietnamese, cajun, latin, everything! Happy hour 4-6.
466 locals recommend
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveHip indoor food hall with full bar, oyster bar, coffee, Vietnamese, cajun, latin, everything! Happy hour 4-6.
Super casual but cool spot for amazing bao and noodle dishes. One of the best!
40 locals recommend
Bao And Noodle
2266 St Claude AveSuper casual but cool spot for amazing bao and noodle dishes. One of the best!
One of the best happy hours, EVERY DAY 2-5. Sit on the balcony upstairs and watch everything go down in Jackson Square.
48 locals recommend
Tableau
616 St PeterOne of the best happy hours, EVERY DAY 2-5. Sit on the balcony upstairs and watch everything go down in Jackson Square.
BEST Oyster happy hour. 4-6:30 EVERY DAY. 50 cent raw oysters. $8-$15 bottles of wine and cheap beer too. Their BBQ shrimp entree is amazing too!
198 locals recommend
Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
4338 Saint Charles AvenueBEST Oyster happy hour. 4-6:30 EVERY DAY. 50 cent raw oysters. $8-$15 bottles of wine and cheap beer too. Their BBQ shrimp entree is amazing too!
Really cute, hip spot off beautiful Esplanade Avenue serving delicious middle eastern food. There's a food/drink happy hour too.
237 locals recommend
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StReally cute, hip spot off beautiful Esplanade Avenue serving delicious middle eastern food. There's a food/drink happy hour too.
AMAZING hummus! All around amazing (and award winning) restaurant serving middle eastern food.
218 locals recommend
Shaya
4213 Magazine StAMAZING hummus! All around amazing (and award winning) restaurant serving middle eastern food.
Really cool spot on St. Claude serving fresh takes on classic Chinese dishes. So good!
147 locals recommend
Red's Chinese
3048 St Claude AveReally cool spot on St. Claude serving fresh takes on classic Chinese dishes. So good!
Little butcher shop / restaurant. No frills, but awesome burgers and other meaty delicious dishes.
26 locals recommend
Shank Charcuterie
2352 St Claude AveLittle butcher shop / restaurant. No frills, but awesome burgers and other meaty delicious dishes.
One of our favorite breakfast spots. I love the mushroom biscuit and gravy. Add a cupcake for $1 more to any meal!
267 locals recommend
New Orleans Cake Café & Bakery
2440 Chartres StOne of our favorite breakfast spots. I love the mushroom biscuit and gravy. Add a cupcake for $1 more to any meal!
N7
1117 Montegut StVery hip but casual restaurant serving great food and wine.
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetDamn good fried chicken.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun local bar with rotating pop-up kitchen for late night eats. Karaoke, hair-cuts, bingo...every night there's something going on.
80 locals recommend
St Roch Tavern
1200 St Roch AveFun local bar with rotating pop-up kitchen for late night eats. Karaoke, hair-cuts, bingo...every night there's something going on.
Lost Love Lounge
2529 Dauphine StClassic Marigny dive bar with amazing Vietnamese food.
Kajun's Pub
2256 St Claude AveIf you end up at Kajun's that means you're ready for karaoke.
One of the best French Quarter bars for a more local, cool scene. Happy hour 5-7. Always $2 Tecates.
32 locals recommend
Black Penny
700 N Rampart StOne of the best French Quarter bars for a more local, cool scene. Happy hour 5-7. Always $2 Tecates.
Super hip, cool, classic space with amazing cocktails and great food. Happy hour M-F, 3-6.
118 locals recommend
Cane and Table
1113 Decatur StSuper hip, cool, classic space with amazing cocktails and great food. Happy hour M-F, 3-6.
Wine store with a lush tropical back yard to sit and relax in. Always live music and a really cool scene. Great food too.
838 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveWine store with a lush tropical back yard to sit and relax in. Always live music and a really cool scene. Great food too.
Queenie's on St. Claude
3200 St Claude AveGreat daiquiris and food in the back!
Really hot day? Or craving something strong and sweet? This is the spot. Endless combos of daiquiris all with AMAZING names.
Curbside Daiquiris
1034 Elysian Fields AveReally hot day? Or craving something strong and sweet? This is the spot. Endless combos of daiquiris all with AMAZING names.
Parks & Nature
Free national park with a beautiful walking trail through the swamp. We always see alligators, snakes, turtles and more! So beautiful and only about 25 minutes away.
124 locals recommend
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Free national park with a beautiful walking trail through the swamp. We always see alligators, snakes, turtles and more! So beautiful and only about 25 minutes away.
Close up views of the mighty Mississippi and her boats. Great place for a morning jog before the heat kicks in.
423 locals recommend
Crescent Park
2300 N Peters StClose up views of the mighty Mississippi and her boats. Great place for a morning jog before the heat kicks in.
Shopping
DNO Downtown
600 Carondelet StAll local clothes, art, etc. Very cool. Next to the Ace Hotel.
Blue Dream
1925 Sophie Wright PlaceCool vintage + store with a great curated collection of things.
Essentials
Robert Fresh Market
2222 St Claude AveLocal grocery store. It finally opened!