Food Scene
Katie's
3701 Iberville StOld time New Orleans Icon where locals go
The Velvet Cactus
6300 Argonne BlvdA Lakeview hotspot for 20 somethings plus great Mexican Food
El Gato Negro - Lakeview
300 Harrison AveUpscale Mexican in Lakeview. White table cloths
Historic Restaurant run by the Breenan Family of Commander's Palace
117 locals recommend
Ralph's On The Park
900 City Park AveHistoric Restaurant run by the Breenan Family of Commander's Palace
Lakeview Pearl Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro
6300 Canal BlvdGreat fresh made sushi bar and Bistro
Steak Knife Restaurant
888 Harrison AveHigh end Steak house. Been there forever
One of the very few restaurants from the 20's and 30's Locals go there on Mardi Gras evening for Iconic Steaks. Higher priced.
81 locals recommend
Crescent City Steak House
1001 N Broad StOne of the very few restaurants from the 20's and 30's Locals go there on Mardi Gras evening for Iconic Steaks. Higher priced.
The original Buds Broiler where all burgers are cooked on open coals. Very New Orleans decor and situated among the cemetaries for a lovely view.
21 locals recommend
Bud's Broiler Restaurant
The original Buds Broiler where all burgers are cooked on open coals. Very New Orleans decor and situated among the cemetaries for a lovely view.
Eat on Lake Pontchtrain while Yachts go in and out.
19 locals recommend
Brisbi's Lakefront Restaurant & Bar
7400 Lakeshore DrEat on Lake Pontchtrain while Yachts go in and out.
This is the genuine Morning Call bengnets and coffee. Used to be located on Decateaur St. down from Cafe du Monde. 150 yoa place located at the Casino Bldg in City Park
221 locals recommend
Morning Call
56 Dreyfous DrThis is the genuine Morning Call bengnets and coffee. Used to be located on Decateaur St. down from Cafe du Monde. 150 yoa place located at the Casino Bldg in City Park
Homedale Inn Bar
618 Homedale StThis is a local meeting place for a century. Serves old New Orleans favorites.
Same first rate Deanies, the same one in the Quarter. Get the same food for cheaper.
32 locals recommend
Deanie's Seafood Restaurant & Seafood Market
1713 Lake AveSame first rate Deanies, the same one in the Quarter. Get the same food for cheaper.
Owned nationally recognized chef Susan Spicer. She ranks up there with Emeril, Commanders Palace, Brennans, and Broussards.
This is the type of very formal restaurant where you probably spend 2+ hours for dinner. Very expensive.
25 locals recommend
Mondo
900 Harrison AveOwned nationally recognized chef Susan Spicer. She ranks up there with Emeril, Commanders Palace, Brennans, and Broussards.
This is the type of very formal restaurant where you probably spend 2+ hours for dinner. Very expensive.
Another very old corner restaurant with old tile floors, dark wood, 30's style chairs and tables, yat waitress, and I mean great, great food.
86 locals recommend
Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar
3636 Bienville StAnother very old corner restaurant with old tile floors, dark wood, 30's style chairs and tables, yat waitress, and I mean great, great food.
Creole Creamery
4924 Prytania StThe best ice-cream in New Orleans
Shopping
Lakeview Grocery
801 Harrison AveWhere all of Lakeview shops
Rockery Ace Hardware
7043 Canal BlvdFull service hardware
Owned by the same people that own Lakeview Grocery that offers higher end products and prepared food.
316 locals recommend
Robért Fresh Market
135 Robert E Lee BlvdOwned by the same people that own Lakeview Grocery that offers higher end products and prepared food.
Everything Else
Anytime Fitness
4600 Freret St24/7 gym
St. Dominic parish
775 Harrison AveRoman Catholic Church
This may be a sandwich shop attached to a gas station buy everyone in Lakeview knows this place for over stuffed real N.O. Po-Boys.
Dolly's Deli
5151 Canal BlvdThis may be a sandwich shop attached to a gas station buy everyone in Lakeview knows this place for over stuffed real N.O. Po-Boys.
Drinks & Nightlife
Parlay's
870 Harrison AveMelius Bar & Cafe
1701 Lake AveFormally located in the Quarter, now in bucktown
Parks & Nature
City Park
1 Palm DrWorth the trip. Walk along evelated wooden walkways through swamps. See frogs, snakes, aligators, they have one that weighs maybe 1000 pounds at the end. He can hardly move and suns himself all day. Take swamp tours on airboats, they have a wave pool for the kids.
124 locals recommend
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Worth the trip. Walk along evelated wooden walkways through swamps. See frogs, snakes, aligators, they have one that weighs maybe 1000 pounds at the end. He can hardly move and suns himself all day. Take swamp tours on airboats, they have a wave pool for the kids.
Arts & Culture
Located in City Park, this is New Orleans only fine arts Museum.
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirLocated in City Park, this is New Orleans only fine arts Museum.