The Okra Inn's Recommendation Bible

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The Okra Inn's Recommendation Bible

Drinks & Nightlife

Small club & revered local place for live jazz, roots & funk music, plus creative sandwiches.
188 localnici recomandă
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal St
188 localnici recomandă
Small club & revered local place for live jazz, roots & funk music, plus creative sandwiches.
Sports on TV, pool & busy trivia nights in an Irish pub setting that can get crowded on game day.
221 localnici recomandă
Finn McCool's Irish Pub
3701 Banks St
221 localnici recomandă
Sports on TV, pool & busy trivia nights in an Irish pub setting that can get crowded on game day.
Easygoing watering hole with a pool table & a patio offering cocktails, beer & comfort food. Popular Heatwave Dance Party frequently on Saturday nights. This place is a little hipster-ish.
143 localnici recomandă
Twelve Mile Limit
500 S Telemachus St
143 localnici recomandă
Easygoing watering hole with a pool table & a patio offering cocktails, beer & comfort food. Popular Heatwave Dance Party frequently on Saturday nights. This place is a little hipster-ish.
Also not the most amazing bar around, but they are the easiest spot around for late night food.
33 localnici recomandă
Wit's Inn
141 N Carrollton Ave
33 localnici recomandă
Also not the most amazing bar around, but they are the easiest spot around for late night food.
Removed from the glitzy neon lights and blaring cover music of Bourbon Street is a compact musical district where the locals hang out.Walking distance from the French Quarter. Its most popular section is a two-block stretch in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood, which is known for its wide variety of live music on any given night of the week! With one trip around the clubs on Frenchmen, you are likely to hear anything from jazz to Latin to blues to reggae, and just about everything in between.
655 localnici recomandă
Frenchmen Street
655 localnici recomandă
Removed from the glitzy neon lights and blaring cover music of Bourbon Street is a compact musical district where the locals hang out.Walking distance from the French Quarter. Its most popular section is a two-block stretch in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood, which is known for its wide variety of live music on any given night of the week! With one trip around the clubs on Frenchmen, you are likely to hear anything from jazz to Latin to blues to reggae, and just about everything in between.
Rustic, black-and-white tiled warehouse space & landmark since '77 for live music & Cajun dancing.
429 localnici recomandă
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon Ave
429 localnici recomandă
Rustic, black-and-white tiled warehouse space & landmark since '77 for live music & Cajun dancing.
Established in 1961 to preserve,and protect traditional New Orleans Jazz. It's a music venue, a touring band (the Preservation Hall Jazz Band), a record label, and a non-profit organization. Preservation Hall presents intimate, acoustic New Orleans jazz concerts nightly, showcasing a musical legacy dating back to the origins of jazz itself.
264 localnici recomandă
Preservation Hall
726 St Peter
264 localnici recomandă
Established in 1961 to preserve,and protect traditional New Orleans Jazz. It's a music venue, a touring band (the Preservation Hall Jazz Band), a record label, and a non-profit organization. Preservation Hall presents intimate, acoustic New Orleans jazz concerts nightly, showcasing a musical legacy dating back to the origins of jazz itself.
Concerts, burlesque & comedy shows in a hipster-friendly venue & bar with a bordello-chic ambiance. Their Thursday Nigh 80's night is a personal favorite.
82 localnici recomandă
One Eyed Jacks
82 localnici recomandă
Concerts, burlesque & comedy shows in a hipster-friendly venue & bar with a bordello-chic ambiance. Their Thursday Nigh 80's night is a personal favorite.
The lounge was founded in 1994 by Ernie K. Doe (a local jazz legend). After Earnie and his wife Ms Antoinette's passing, Kermit Ruffins (also a local legend) reopened the lounge.Great spot for BBQ (Kermit's specialty), live music, dancing and drinks
75 localnici recomandă
Kermit's Treme Mother in Law Lounge
1500 North Claiborne Avenue
75 localnici recomandă
The lounge was founded in 1994 by Ernie K. Doe (a local jazz legend). After Earnie and his wife Ms Antoinette's passing, Kermit Ruffins (also a local legend) reopened the lounge.Great spot for BBQ (Kermit's specialty), live music, dancing and drinks
Live music venue with a bohemian vibe is a mainstay for indie bands, DJs, burlesque & other acts.
297 localnici recomandă
Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude Ave
297 localnici recomandă
Live music venue with a bohemian vibe is a mainstay for indie bands, DJs, burlesque & other acts.
Featured on HBO's Treme,Bullet's Sports Bar offers live R&B on Sunday, line dancing on Wednesday, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers on Thursday and the all-female Original Pinettes Brass Band on Friday. Food trucks park outside
30 localnici recomandă
Bullet's Sports Bar
2441 A P Tureaud Ave
30 localnici recomandă
Featured on HBO's Treme,Bullet's Sports Bar offers live R&B on Sunday, line dancing on Wednesday, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers on Thursday and the all-female Original Pinettes Brass Band on Friday. Food trucks park outside
Definitely the party that never sleeps. I can't exactly say this is an Okra Inn recommendation, most locals don't recommend it. But I do recommend guests check it out to see if it is for you! You either love it or you hate it! St Anne's in the French Quarter is a street that runs parallel to Canal Street and crosses Bourbon. Crossing St Anne's is traditionally known as entering the LGBTQ section of the Quarter. Now things are more intermingled, but there are still a number of gay nightclubs and bars right around St Anne's.
347 localnici recomandă
Bourbon Street
Bourbon Street
347 localnici recomandă
Definitely the party that never sleeps. I can't exactly say this is an Okra Inn recommendation, most locals don't recommend it. But I do recommend guests check it out to see if it is for you! You either love it or you hate it! St Anne's in the French Quarter is a street that runs parallel to Canal Street and crosses Bourbon. Crossing St Anne's is traditionally known as entering the LGBTQ section of the Quarter. Now things are more intermingled, but there are still a number of gay nightclubs and bars right around St Anne's.
This classic, upscale bar at the Hotel Monteleone has a circular bar that revolves like a carousel.
251 localnici recomandă
Carousel Bar
214 Royal St
251 localnici recomandă
This classic, upscale bar at the Hotel Monteleone has a circular bar that revolves like a carousel.
Low-key, cash-only bar has an old-school jukebox & late-night hours.
47 localnici recomandă
Chart Room
300 Chartres St
47 localnici recomandă
Low-key, cash-only bar has an old-school jukebox & late-night hours.
Grand Roosevelt Hotel cocktail bar with classic drinks, plush banquettes & elegant old-world vibe.
100 localnici recomandă
Casa Sazerac
101 Magazine St
100 localnici recomandă
Grand Roosevelt Hotel cocktail bar with classic drinks, plush banquettes & elegant old-world vibe.
Wine-&-cheese store featuring globally accented small plates & live music on a lush back patio.
839 localnici recomandă
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland Ave
839 localnici recomandă
Wine-&-cheese store featuring globally accented small plates & live music on a lush back patio.
Vaughn's is an iconic 9th ward bar that was established in 1959. Known throughout the years as the place to be for live music on Thursday Nights.
221 localnici recomandă
Vaughan's Lounge
4229 Dauphine St
221 localnici recomandă
Vaughn's is an iconic 9th ward bar that was established in 1959. Known throughout the years as the place to be for live music on Thursday Nights.
A very popular bohemian swimming pool with a bar and outdoor kitchen.
451 localnici recomandă
The Country Club
634 Louisa Street
451 localnici recomandă
A very popular bohemian swimming pool with a bar and outdoor kitchen.
Located in a 1883 historic mansion on St Charles Ave. The beautiful front porch is is a classic spot to sip cocktails. If you are looking for a more refined, upscale experiences that harks back to old New Orleans, this is a good one.
220 localnici recomandă
The Columns Hotel
3811 St Charles Ave
220 localnici recomandă
Located in a 1883 historic mansion on St Charles Ave. The beautiful front porch is is a classic spot to sip cocktails. If you are looking for a more refined, upscale experiences that harks back to old New Orleans, this is a good one.
Beautiful place for a fancy cocktail. Located in a former church up the street, the space is beautiful, especially when the light is coming through their giant stain-glass wall.
62 localnici recomandă
Vessel NOLA
3835 Iberville St
62 localnici recomandă
Beautiful place for a fancy cocktail. Located in a former church up the street, the space is beautiful, especially when the light is coming through their giant stain-glass wall.
Chris McMillian is a New Orleans bartender and a co-founder of The Museum of the American Cocktail. Imbibe Magazine mentioned McMillian as one of the top 25 most influential cocktail personalities of the last century.McMillian, a fourth generation bartender, has been the chief bartender at several New Orleans bars, including the Library Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton and Bar UnCommon. As a cocktail historian, McMillian is known for telling stories or reciting drink-themed poetry while making drinks. McMillian has been mentioned in many magazines such as the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, and has been a public speaker at institutions such as the Smithsonian.
30 localnici recomandă
Revel Cafe & Bar
133 N Carrollton Ave
30 localnici recomandă
Chris McMillian is a New Orleans bartender and a co-founder of The Museum of the American Cocktail. Imbibe Magazine mentioned McMillian as one of the top 25 most influential cocktail personalities of the last century.McMillian, a fourth generation bartender, has been the chief bartender at several New Orleans bars, including the Library Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton and Bar UnCommon. As a cocktail historian, McMillian is known for telling stories or reciting drink-themed poetry while making drinks. McMillian has been mentioned in many magazines such as the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, and has been a public speaker at institutions such as the Smithsonian.

Food scene

Great New Orleans breakfast spot with local dishes, twists on local dishes, and breakfast cocktails.
226 localnici recomandă
Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad St
226 localnici recomandă
Great New Orleans breakfast spot with local dishes, twists on local dishes, and breakfast cocktails.
Local & Globally influenced breakfast/brunch spot. Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten Free Items. Fresh fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies. Wine, Beer & Cocktails too
35 localnici recomandă
Canal Street Bistro
3903 Canal St
35 localnici recomandă
Local & Globally influenced breakfast/brunch spot. Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten Free Items. Fresh fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies. Wine, Beer & Cocktails too
American & Creole Breakfast & Lunch Standards
87 localnici recomandă
Biscuits & Buns on Banks
4337 Banks St
87 localnici recomandă
American & Creole Breakfast & Lunch Standards
Assortment of typical type breakfast dishes
89 localnici recomandă
Wakin' Bakin'
4408 Banks St
89 localnici recomandă
Assortment of typical type breakfast dishes
Lively neighborhood spot for Creole-Italian fare like pizza & po' boys, plus a busy weekend brunch. Try their charbroiled oysters! Brunch on Sundays
294 localnici recomandă
Katie's
3701 Iberville St
294 localnici recomandă
Lively neighborhood spot for Creole-Italian fare like pizza & po' boys, plus a busy weekend brunch. Try their charbroiled oysters! Brunch on Sundays
Open since 1911 a New Orleans favorite poboy spot with a great atmosphere
681 localnici recomandă
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan Ave
681 localnici recomandă
Open since 1911 a New Orleans favorite poboy spot with a great atmosphere
Market & eatery in no-nonsense quarters with fresh and boiled seafood & oysters plus prepared foods like fancy po' boys.
70 localnici recomandă
Bevi Seafood Co.
236 N Carrollton Ave
70 localnici recomandă
Market & eatery in no-nonsense quarters with fresh and boiled seafood & oysters plus prepared foods like fancy po' boys.
Relaxed neighborhood joint serving po' boys, seafood & Creole-Italian fare since 1947
86 localnici recomandă
Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar
3636 Bienville St
86 localnici recomandă
Relaxed neighborhood joint serving po' boys, seafood & Creole-Italian fare since 1947
Family-owned spot since 1957, famous for fried chicken- it really is so good! This place is further and you'll need to drive/cab.
673 localnici recomandă
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres Street
673 localnici recomandă
Family-owned spot since 1957, famous for fried chicken- it really is so good! This place is further and you'll need to drive/cab.
A great spot for Creole & other Southern-inspired dishes & cocktails. A popular weekend spot.
196 localnici recomandă
Neyow's Creole Café
3332 Bienville St
196 localnici recomandă
A great spot for Creole & other Southern-inspired dishes & cocktails. A popular weekend spot.
Easygoing Vietnamese spot featuring pho, noodles, steamed buns, and a patio. The New Orleans area has a very large Vietnamese population and it comes with great Vietnamese food. ** For really great Vietnamese head to Nine Roses or Doung Phuong. Both are outside of town. Doung Phuong is located in a Vietnamese neighborhood in New Orleans East.
68 localnici recomandă
Namese
68 localnici recomandă
Easygoing Vietnamese spot featuring pho, noodles, steamed buns, and a patio. The New Orleans area has a very large Vietnamese population and it comes with great Vietnamese food. ** For really great Vietnamese head to Nine Roses or Doung Phuong. Both are outside of town. Doung Phuong is located in a Vietnamese neighborhood in New Orleans East.
A New Orleans institution, serving big portions of classic, Creole dishes. The waiters look a little fancier in this spot, but the food is very casual.
199 localnici recomandă
Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal St
199 localnici recomandă
A New Orleans institution, serving big portions of classic, Creole dishes. The waiters look a little fancier in this spot, but the food is very casual.
Our neighborhood Top Chef, this is Isaac Toups restaurant. Influenced by his Louisiana heritage, it is delicious, and it's a lot of meat.
158 localnici recomandă
Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton Ave
158 localnici recomandă
Our neighborhood Top Chef, this is Isaac Toups restaurant. Influenced by his Louisiana heritage, it is delicious, and it's a lot of meat.
Trendy spot for Vietnamese fare (including pho) with a Creole influence, plus bubble-tea cocktails.
146 localnici recomandă
MOPHO
514 City Park Ave
146 localnici recomandă
Trendy spot for Vietnamese fare (including pho) with a Creole influence, plus bubble-tea cocktails.
New American fare. It's good, but not very uniquely New Orleans. Located in a former church up the street, the space is beautiful, especially when the light is coming through their giant stain-glass wall.
62 localnici recomandă
Vessel NOLA
3835 Iberville St
62 localnici recomandă
New American fare. It's good, but not very uniquely New Orleans. Located in a former church up the street, the space is beautiful, especially when the light is coming through their giant stain-glass wall.
Set in an 1860's house, this elegant, eclectic eatery features a bar, wine list & Sunday brunch. During daylight the whole restaurant has beautiful views of the park.
117 localnici recomandă
Ralph's On The Park
900 City Park Ave
117 localnici recomandă
Set in an 1860's house, this elegant, eclectic eatery features a bar, wine list & Sunday brunch. During daylight the whole restaurant has beautiful views of the park.
A health-conscious counter within Swan City Yoga serving vegan snacks, smoothies & coffee.
19 localnici recomandă
Good Karma Cafe
2940 Canal St
19 localnici recomandă
A health-conscious counter within Swan City Yoga serving vegan snacks, smoothies & coffee.
This New Orleans favorite serves classic cafe au lait and beignets
86 localnici recomandă
Cafe Du Monde City Park
56 Dreyfous Dr
86 localnici recomandă
This New Orleans favorite serves classic cafe au lait and beignets
Beloved neighborhood snowball stand. Snowballs are similar to snow cones, but better :) The ice is more like snow and the syrups are richer with a huge variety. Try one with condensed milk on top (trust me)
45 localnici recomandă
Pandora's Snowballs
901 N Carrollton Ave
45 localnici recomandă
Beloved neighborhood snowball stand. Snowballs are similar to snow cones, but better :) The ice is more like snow and the syrups are richer with a huge variety. Try one with condensed milk on top (trust me)

Coffee Shops

Breakfast & Bakery as well as coffee shop in an interesting building just up the street. Offers free wifi.
51 localnici recomandă
The Station
4400 Bienville St
51 localnici recomandă
Breakfast & Bakery as well as coffee shop in an interesting building just up the street. Offers free wifi.
The closest coffee shop. Offering light food too. A very comfortable place to get work done.
48 localnici recomandă
Monkey Monkey Coffee and Tea
4641 S Carrollton Ave
48 localnici recomandă
The closest coffee shop. Offering light food too. A very comfortable place to get work done.
A neighborhood staple. With coffee and light eats. And nice front porch with lots of seating.
90 localnici recomandă
The Bean Gallery
637 N Carrollton Ave
90 localnici recomandă
A neighborhood staple. With coffee and light eats. And nice front porch with lots of seating.

Grocery Stores

Large Louisiana-owned grocery chain. In general tends to be a little nicer than The Winn-Dixie.
1002 localnici recomandă
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton Ave
1002 localnici recomandă
Large Louisiana-owned grocery chain. In general tends to be a little nicer than The Winn-Dixie.
Large Southern grocery chain. In general tends to be little cheaper than Rouses.
176 localnici recomandă
Winn-Dixie
401 N Carrollton Ave
176 localnici recomandă
Large Southern grocery chain. In general tends to be little cheaper than Rouses.
A small Middle Eastern grocery store
166 localnici recomandă
Mona's Cafe
3901 Banks St
166 localnici recomandă
A small Middle Eastern grocery store
A latin grocery store with a large prepared food area
31 localnici recomandă
Norma's Sweets Bakery
2925 Bienville St
31 localnici recomandă
A latin grocery store with a large prepared food area

Sightseeing

Serving as New Orleans’ largest outdoor attraction since 1854, City Park is one of the oldest and largest parks in the country. With its iconic oak trees and picturesque moss canopies, enjoy the beautiful trails and scenery, as well as the endless amount of vendors, museums and activities within the park itself. It includes multiple themed gardens, biking and walking paths, live concerts, an amusement park and the World’s largest grove of mature live oak trees.
1516 localnici recomandă
City Park
1 Palm Dr
1516 localnici recomandă
Serving as New Orleans’ largest outdoor attraction since 1854, City Park is one of the oldest and largest parks in the country. With its iconic oak trees and picturesque moss canopies, enjoy the beautiful trails and scenery, as well as the endless amount of vendors, museums and activities within the park itself. It includes multiple themed gardens, biking and walking paths, live concerts, an amusement park and the World’s largest grove of mature live oak trees.
The oldest fine arts museum in the city of New Orleans. The permanent collection at the museum features over 40,000 objects, from the Italian Renaissance to the modern era. Surrey rentals and paddle boat rentals available at Big Lake Trail in the park.
782 localnici recomandă
Muzeul de Artă din New Orleans
1 Collins Diboll Cir
782 localnici recomandă
The oldest fine arts museum in the city of New Orleans. The permanent collection at the museum features over 40,000 objects, from the Italian Renaissance to the modern era. Surrey rentals and paddle boat rentals available at Big Lake Trail in the park.
The Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Art holds more than 60 sculptures collectively valued at $25 million. These incredible works of art are nestled along meandering footpaths, reflecting lagoons, and 200-year-old live oaks inside the garden.
161 localnici recomandă
Grădina de Sculptură
1 Collins Diboll Cir
161 localnici recomandă
The Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Art holds more than 60 sculptures collectively valued at $25 million. These incredible works of art are nestled along meandering footpaths, reflecting lagoons, and 200-year-old live oaks inside the garden.
A historic waterway that was vital to the decision to found New Orleans in this location. Now a favorite spot for canoeing, kayaking and walks in the neighborhood. Kayak-ity-yat Kayak tours available on Bayou St John (see tour section below), And paddle board rentals available (at Nola Paddle Boards)
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Bayou St John
238 localnici recomandă
A historic waterway that was vital to the decision to found New Orleans in this location. Now a favorite spot for canoeing, kayaking and walks in the neighborhood. Kayak-ity-yat Kayak tours available on Bayou St John (see tour section below), And paddle board rentals available (at Nola Paddle Boards)
Local hotel with a pool and bar open to visitors from the community. A very hipster ambiance.
24 localnici recomandă
The Drifter Hotel
3522 Tulane Ave
24 localnici recomandă
Local hotel with a pool and bar open to visitors from the community. A very hipster ambiance.
A little less known than it's more infamous neighbor Bourbon Street, Royal street is a fantastic street to stroll for art gallerias, street performers and people watching. The galleries on Royal street are a little funkier than Julia St which is described below.
156 localnici recomandă
Royal Street
Royal Street
156 localnici recomandă
A little less known than it's more infamous neighbor Bourbon Street, Royal street is a fantastic street to stroll for art gallerias, street performers and people watching. The galleries on Royal street are a little funkier than Julia St which is described below.
A fantastic, elaborate museum. You could spend three days looking around here easily
804 localnici recomandă
Muzeul Național al celui de-al Doilea Război Mondial
945 Magazine St
804 localnici recomandă
A fantastic, elaborate museum. You could spend three days looking around here easily
A must-see with kids. A fantastic, interactive museum.
138 localnici recomandă
Muzeul Copiilor din Louisiana
15 Henry Thomas Dr
138 localnici recomandă
A must-see with kids. A fantastic, interactive museum.
Founded in 1966, THNOC has grown to include 13 historic buildings on three French Quarter campuses. Visit the new exhibition center, is at 520 Royal Street, for an ever-changing array of programs and installations.
85 localnici recomandă
The Historic New Orleans Collection
410 Chartres St
85 localnici recomandă
Founded in 1966, THNOC has grown to include 13 historic buildings on three French Quarter campuses. Visit the new exhibition center, is at 520 Royal Street, for an ever-changing array of programs and installations.