Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Breakfast is our favorite, but you can't go wrong with any of their meals! Get a ginger black pepper cookie to go (sounds strange but is DELICIOUS).
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Tout De Suite Cafe
347 Verret StBreakfast is our favorite, but you can't go wrong with any of their meals! Get a ginger black pepper cookie to go (sounds strange but is DELICIOUS).
Good food with a nice bar. We love their cheeseburger and boiled shrimp!
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Dry Dock Cafe
133 Delaronde StGood food with a nice bar. We love their cheeseburger and boiled shrimp!
This is a MUST. Get beignets and a cafe au lait. They only take cash and don't serve anything else except various non alcoholic drinks. Great as a dessert, or late night stop. They are open 24 hours.
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Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StThis is a MUST. Get beignets and a cafe au lait. They only take cash and don't serve anything else except various non alcoholic drinks. Great as a dessert, or late night stop. They are open 24 hours.
Request the balcony and start with turtle soup, you will not be disappointed.
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Tableau
616 St PeterRequest the balcony and start with turtle soup, you will not be disappointed.
Great specialty pizzas and cocktails. They even have a gluten free crust option. They also have a daily "Ferry to go drink" that people love to grab before their ride across the river.
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Tavolino Pizza & Lounge
141 Delaronde StGreat specialty pizzas and cocktails. They even have a gluten free crust option. They also have a daily "Ferry to go drink" that people love to grab before their ride across the river.
Great coffee! We also love their rice pudding and spicy boudin sausage!
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Congregation Coffee Roasters
240 Pelican AveGreat coffee! We also love their rice pudding and spicy boudin sausage!
Traditional New Orleans food at one of the oldest restaurants. There is a dress code.
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Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveTraditional New Orleans food at one of the oldest restaurants. There is a dress code.
Fantastic fresh margaritas and food! The stuffed avocado is amazing as an entree.
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El Gato Negro - French Market
81 French Market PlFantastic fresh margaritas and food! The stuffed avocado is amazing as an entree.
Great gluten free and dairy free options-pancakes, gumbo, po-boys. Its a great location in the middle of the french flea market too!
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Meals From the Heart Cafe
1100 N Peters StGreat gluten free and dairy free options-pancakes, gumbo, po-boys. Its a great location in the middle of the french flea market too!
Clancy's Restaurant
6100 Annunciation StFine dining at its best!
Sake Cafe uptown
2830 Magazine StGreat options for all levels of sushi lovers :).
One of our favorite places to go for light food and heavy (worth it) desserts. They are constantly changing their dinner menu-and its all delish.
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Bakery Bar
1179 Annunciation StOne of our favorite places to go for light food and heavy (worth it) desserts. They are constantly changing their dinner menu-and its all delish.
Brennan's
417 Royal StA must. A New Orleans tradition.
This is a place that will have something for everyone. We LOVE this place. I dream about the almond and cherry bread pudding.
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Red Dog Diner
3122 Magazine StThis is a place that will have something for everyone. We LOVE this place. I dream about the almond and cherry bread pudding.
Sylvain
625 Chartres StGreat food, request their court yard if the weather is nice!
Galatoires
209 Bourbon StAnother New Orleans fav.
Restaurant R'evolution
777 Bienville StArnaud's
813 Bienville StTheir breaded oysters are fantastic!
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveThe BEST burger!
This is probably the best Thai food in the city. Plus they have great cocktails. If you have a large group-get there early.
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Banana Blossom Thai Restaurant
500 9th StThis is probably the best Thai food in the city. Plus they have great cocktails. If you have a large group-get there early.
Domenica
123 Baronne StGreat pizza!
Saba
5757 Magazine StDelish
La Petite Grocery
4238 Magazine St
Lilette
3637 Magazine StOne of my favorites
Vincent's
7839 St Charles AveThe best italian.
Superior Grill
3636 St Charles AveTHE BEST MARGARITAS.
Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
4338 Saint Charles AvenueGreat food, fun atmosphere.
The High Hat Cafe
4500 Freret StreetLove this place. Great homemade pies!
The Company Burger
4600 Freret StLove this place. The best cheese, cake, wine! Great for lunch!
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Martin Wine Cellar New Orleans
3827 Baronne StLove this place. The best cheese, cake, wine! Great for lunch!
La Boulangerie
4600 Magazine StGreat bakery. The best almond croissants you will ever have.
Satsuma Café
1320 Magazine StThe Camellia Grill
626 S Carrollton AveGreat late night breakfast stop.
The best salads, reubens, cheese in a fun environment.
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Stein's Market and Deli
2207 Magazine StThe best salads, reubens, cheese in a fun environment.
District Donuts Sliders Brew
2209 Magazine StFun variety or donuts.
Dat Dog
5030 Freret Stspecialty hot dog and sausages. Very good.
BOIL Seafood House
3340 Magazine StGreat boiled seafood.
Hotel Saint Vincent
1507 Magazine StGreat brunch
Barracuda
3984 Tchoupitoulas StThe best tacos and margaritas. Plus, its only a few blocks away!
Drinks & Nightlife
Crown & Anchor English Pub
200 Pelican AveGreat people, great drinks.
Live music every night. Iconic bar that has been used to film tons of movies!
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Old Point Bar
545 Patterson RdLive music every night. Iconic bar that has been used to film tons of movies!
French 75
813 Bienville StSmall, but fab atmosphere.
Bourbon Street
Bourbon StreetBecause its known. Be safe.
Great cocktails with delicious desserts and small plates. Definitely get a piece Doberge cake!
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Bakery Bar
1179 Annunciation StGreat cocktails with delicious desserts and small plates. Definitely get a piece Doberge cake!
Carousel Bar
214 Royal StThe bar rotates as you sit. Get there early.
Bouligny Tavern
3641 Magazine StOne of our favorites.
Pat O'Brien's
718 St PeterA New Orleans must. Mint julip please.
Kingfish
337 Chartres StLafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StOldest bar in New Orleans
Bouligny Tavern
3641 Magazine StGreat drinks and small plates.
Barú Bistro & Tapas
3700 Magazine StThe Rum House
3128 Magazine Stgreat drinks and food!
Saffron nola
4128 Magazine StRendezvous Tavern
3101 Magazine StHot Tin
2031 St Charles AveRooftop bar!
The Tchoup Yard
405 Third Sta fun live music venu
Sightseeing
Watch them mold and create items out of glass. If you haven't seen this, you need to.
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Rosetree Blown Glass Studio
446 Vallette StWatch them mold and create items out of glass. If you haven't seen this, you need to.
Check out all the beautiful old houses along St. Charles Ave. Take the street car and ride it till the end!
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Saint Charles Avenue
Saint Charles AvenueCheck out all the beautiful old houses along St. Charles Ave. Take the street car and ride it till the end!
A great walking trail through the swamp!
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
A great walking trail through the swamp!
Shopping
Franch Market Place
French Market PlaceFun market for miscellaneous items. Negotiate prices ;)
Saks, Tiffany's, Anthropologie, French Connection, lululemon, and more!
http://www.theshopsatcanalplace.com/shops
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Canal Place
333 Canal StSaks, Tiffany's, Anthropologie, French Connection, lululemon, and more!
http://www.theshopsatcanalplace.com/shops
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetGreat shopping, food, and bars!
An amazing salvage yard full of old hardware, chandeliers, woodwork, etc from old houses in and around New Orleans. Definitely a "pickers" paradise. This is not a touristy or fancy place.
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Ricca's Architectural Sales
511 N Solomon StAn amazing salvage yard full of old hardware, chandeliers, woodwork, etc from old houses in and around New Orleans. Definitely a "pickers" paradise. This is not a touristy or fancy place.
Entertainment & Activities
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, New Orelans
921 Canal StHarrah's Casino station
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal StSuper fun, even for couples!
The Spa at Windsor Court
300 Gravier StTheir massages are amazing.
Audubon Zoo station
Audubon Park Golf Course
6500 Magazine StBeautiful course.
They offer great swap tours! If you have a car you can drive there (45 minutes) or they have several pick up locations throughout the city.
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Cajun Encounters Tour Company
55345 US-90They offer great swap tours! If you have a car you can drive there (45 minutes) or they have several pick up locations throughout the city.
Enjoy great food and cocktails while you watch a movie. You can easily walk there from our house.
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Prytania Theatres at Canal Place
333 Canal StEnjoy great food and cocktails while you watch a movie. You can easily walk there from our house.
Arts & Culture
Walk Royal street and see all the beautiful art, furniture, and more!
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Royal Street
Royal StreetWalk Royal street and see all the beautiful art, furniture, and more!
Museum of Art station
Amazing experience. Could easily spend a whole day there.
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INational WWII Museum
945 Magazine StAmazing experience. Could easily spend a whole day there.
Parks & Nature
Walk among the famous oak trees with moss, paddle board, or play mini golf!
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City Park
1 Palm DrWalk among the famous oak trees with moss, paddle board, or play mini golf!
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StStoryland
5 Victory Avefun for the kiddos!