Guidebook for New Orleans

Nicole Marie
Guidebook for New Orleans

Our fav local spots to eat and drink

These are our favourite places to eat drink and be merry in the city. High brow, low brow. All the goodies.
Our neighborhoodcoffee spot. Just be mindful like most New Orleans business (except bars!) they are closed on Mondays.
233 localnici recomandă
Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois St
233 localnici recomandă
Our neighborhoodcoffee spot. Just be mindful like most New Orleans business (except bars!) they are closed on Mondays.
Best fried chicken I have ever had and I was vegan for 9 years!
673 localnici recomandă
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres Street
673 localnici recomandă
Best fried chicken I have ever had and I was vegan for 9 years!
Amazing middle eastern food at one of the many Mona's locations.
166 localnici recomandă
Mona's Cafe
3901 Banks St
166 localnici recomandă
Amazing middle eastern food at one of the many Mona's locations.
Perfect brunch spot
121 localnici recomandă
Horn's Eatery And Catering
2440 Dauphine St
121 localnici recomandă
Perfect brunch spot
Best seafood. Check hours they are funny but its worth it for the oysters.
107 localnici recomandă
Casamento's Restaurant
4330 Magazine St
107 localnici recomandă
Best seafood. Check hours they are funny but its worth it for the oysters.
Great Italian food which I was not expecting. Took my husband their for a date and it was phenomenal.
33 localnici recomandă
The Italian Barrel
1240 Decatur St
33 localnici recomandă
Great Italian food which I was not expecting. Took my husband their for a date and it was phenomenal.
Great new neighborhood coffee spot for great coffee and vegan vegetarian treats. Really great owner and welcoming staff. My local
34 localnici recomandă
LAMARA COFFEE & KITCHEN
1300 N Broad St
34 localnici recomandă
Great new neighborhood coffee spot for great coffee and vegan vegetarian treats. Really great owner and welcoming staff. My local
Best med/middle eastern inspired food and fluffiest falafel ever. Lunch falafel sandwich is a steal! Also great for dinner.
237 localnici recomandă
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon St
237 localnici recomandă
Best med/middle eastern inspired food and fluffiest falafel ever. Lunch falafel sandwich is a steal! Also great for dinner.
Get the corner outdoor table its perfect for lunch of early dinner.
314 localnici recomandă
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade Ave
314 localnici recomandă
Get the corner outdoor table its perfect for lunch of early dinner.
Just down the block from our house. Best buttermilk drops in town. So good. So fresh. Hard to resist and buy 2 dozen!!
53 localnici recomandă
Buttermilk Drop Bakery
1781 N Dorgenois St
53 localnici recomandă
Just down the block from our house. Best buttermilk drops in town. So good. So fresh. Hard to resist and buy 2 dozen!!
This place is a hidden gem! Such a great place for lunch. Not sure if they are open for dinner. Quirky design and such simple fresh asian fare. Must try. Off the beaten path. A local treat.
49 localnici recomandă
Marjie's Grill
320 S Broad St
49 localnici recomandă
This place is a hidden gem! Such a great place for lunch. Not sure if they are open for dinner. Quirky design and such simple fresh asian fare. Must try. Off the beaten path. A local treat.
Susan Spicer!! This place was a hit when it first opened in the 90s and there is a reason its still remains on of the TOP places to visit by locals and tourists. Its $$$ but it's well worth the experience.
60 localnici recomandă
Bayona
430 Dauphine St
60 localnici recomandă
Susan Spicer!! This place was a hit when it first opened in the 90s and there is a reason its still remains on of the TOP places to visit by locals and tourists. Its $$$ but it's well worth the experience.
I just discovered this place. AMAZING. So beautiful. Really lovely courtyard. Go for coffee, or drinks and snacks.
76 localnici recomandă
The Elysian Bar
2317 Burgundy St
76 localnici recomandă
I just discovered this place. AMAZING. So beautiful. Really lovely courtyard. Go for coffee, or drinks and snacks.
Our friend is one of the chefs and this place is to die for. Great french brassarie with a Japanese twist. Sit inside at the bar or enjoy the night sky with friend in the courtyard. So cute. Perfect for a date night. Fresh and simple food.
143 localnici recomandă
N7
1117 Montegut St
143 localnici recomandă
Our friend is one of the chefs and this place is to die for. Great french brassarie with a Japanese twist. Sit inside at the bar or enjoy the night sky with friend in the courtyard. So cute. Perfect for a date night. Fresh and simple food.
Best bread in town! Just a short walk down the street, two blocks, towards esplanade ave. Great for lunch. Odd hours.
18 localnici recomandă
Leo's Bread
2438 Bell St
18 localnici recomandă
Best bread in town! Just a short walk down the street, two blocks, towards esplanade ave. Great for lunch. Odd hours.
Best cajun neighborhood experience. Poboy's and all the fixin's come hungry. Huge portions but super sweet staff and chef.
294 localnici recomandă
Katie's
3701 Iberville St
294 localnici recomandă
Best cajun neighborhood experience. Poboy's and all the fixin's come hungry. Huge portions but super sweet staff and chef.
In the mood for upscale burgers, seafood, and more in the FQ this is a local fav.
150 localnici recomandă
Sylvain
625 Chartres St
150 localnici recomandă
In the mood for upscale burgers, seafood, and more in the FQ this is a local fav.
I love this spot for lunch, with the ladies or dinner for two. It's a local fav not too fancy. Sit at the bar and enjoy happy hour and friendly bar staff making great drinks or reserve a table on the outdoor balcony upstairs. It's great. Never disappointed.
117 localnici recomandă
Ralph's On The Park
900 City Park Ave
117 localnici recomandă
I love this spot for lunch, with the ladies or dinner for two. It's a local fav not too fancy. Sit at the bar and enjoy happy hour and friendly bar staff making great drinks or reserve a table on the outdoor balcony upstairs. It's great. Never disappointed.
Better atmosphere than the famed Acme. Same oysters from the same distributor but with more classic diner feel. I love it and have spent several visits at the bar with a few dozen and beers.
98 localnici recomandă
Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
7400 Lakeshore Dr
98 localnici recomandă
Better atmosphere than the famed Acme. Same oysters from the same distributor but with more classic diner feel. I love it and have spent several visits at the bar with a few dozen and beers.
Best pizza ive ever had, outside of Rome. Also has a great cocktail list
Margot’s
Best pizza ive ever had, outside of Rome. Also has a great cocktail list
Best everything bagel in town. Great lunch spot for sandwiches. Walkable
18 localnici recomandă
Leo's Bread
2438 Bell St
18 localnici recomandă
Best everything bagel in town. Great lunch spot for sandwiches. Walkable

Drinks & Nightlife

My favorite dive bar hands down. Cheapest cocktails in town in the heart of Garden District/Uptown area on Magazine. A classic.
111 localnici recomandă
The Club Ms Maes
4336 Magazine St
111 localnici recomandă
My favorite dive bar hands down. Cheapest cocktails in town in the heart of Garden District/Uptown area on Magazine. A classic.
Walkable. Friendly. Amazing cocktails. Trivia Nights. Great bartenders. and I do love that they always have some old time AMC or TCM classics playing on one of the screens. Also, hair hockey!
223 localnici recomandă
Pal's Lounge
949 N Rendon
223 localnici recomandă
Walkable. Friendly. Amazing cocktails. Trivia Nights. Great bartenders. and I do love that they always have some old time AMC or TCM classics playing on one of the screens. Also, hair hockey!
Another favorite local cheap dive bar. I have never eaten the food but I can vouch for a stiff drink and a nice spot on the half-moon shaped bar. Old school classic watering hole.
60 localnici recomandă
Half Moon Bar & Restaurant
1125 St Mary St
60 localnici recomandă
Another favorite local cheap dive bar. I have never eaten the food but I can vouch for a stiff drink and a nice spot on the half-moon shaped bar. Old school classic watering hole.
The R bar another classic bar in the Marigny.
113 localnici recomandă
R Bar
1431 Royal St
113 localnici recomandă
The R bar another classic bar in the Marigny.
For if you want to do your laundry and have a beer while you wait.
21 localnici recomandă
Igor's Checkpoint Charlie's
501 Esplanade Avenue
21 localnici recomandă
For if you want to do your laundry and have a beer while you wait.
The original Laundry, Bar and Grill dive bar. What better way to unwind after sorting all your whites.
35 localnici recomandă
Igor's Lounge & Gameroom
2133 St Charles Ave
35 localnici recomandă
The original Laundry, Bar and Grill dive bar. What better way to unwind after sorting all your whites.
Great music venue. Just say howdy to Johnny at the door. White hair and a beard. He'll always steer you in the right direction. Great bbq as well from Blue Smoke.
188 localnici recomandă
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal St
188 localnici recomandă
Great music venue. Just say howdy to Johnny at the door. White hair and a beard. He'll always steer you in the right direction. Great bbq as well from Blue Smoke.
Beautiful historic and where the Sazerac came to be. The murals on the walls are incredible and to walk around the Roosevelt hotel is nice. Just outside of the FQ worth it.
100 localnici recomandă
Casa Sazerac
101 Magazine St
100 localnici recomandă
Beautiful historic and where the Sazerac came to be. The murals on the walls are incredible and to walk around the Roosevelt hotel is nice. Just outside of the FQ worth it.
Lovely food but even better cocktails, uptown on trendy Magazine St.
195 localnici recomandă
Coquette
2800 Magazine St
195 localnici recomandă
Lovely food but even better cocktails, uptown on trendy Magazine St.
Another gem uptown off Magazine, small plates, great hand crafted cocktails. Yum.
184 localnici recomandă
La Petite Grocery
4238 Magazine St
184 localnici recomandă
Another gem uptown off Magazine, small plates, great hand crafted cocktails. Yum.
Great neighborhood bar.
Velveteen Lounge & Restaurant
Great neighborhood bar.

Everything Else

Amazing this is finally open and its gorgeous worth a look. All sorts of fun vendors with amazing food to try.
466 localnici recomandă
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude Ave
466 localnici recomandă
Amazing this is finally open and its gorgeous worth a look. All sorts of fun vendors with amazing food to try.

Parks & Nature

We go here everyday to walk and enjoy the park.
1516 localnici recomandă
City Park
1 Palm Dr
1516 localnici recomandă
We go here everyday to walk and enjoy the park.

Essentials

1002 localnici recomandă
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton Ave
1002 localnici recomandă
It's local and has a great selection
736 localnici recomandă
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad St
736 localnici recomandă
It's local and has a great selection
It's short bike ride down Esplanade.
236 localnici recomandă
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade Ave
236 localnici recomandă
It's short bike ride down Esplanade.
Great family run store with a good homemade selection of Italian sausages and other meats along with other grocery amenities.
88 localnici recomandă
Terranovas Supermarket
3308 Esplanade Ave
88 localnici recomandă
Great family run store with a good homemade selection of Italian sausages and other meats along with other grocery amenities.
If you need the laundromat this is our local. A short walk maybe 10 minutes down Laharpe across Gentilly Blvd, on Grand Route St John. Its a beautiful walk too :) Plus they do drop off wash and fold service.
14 localnici recomandă
Splish Splash Washateria
3101 Grand Rte Saint John St
14 localnici recomandă
If you need the laundromat this is our local. A short walk maybe 10 minutes down Laharpe across Gentilly Blvd, on Grand Route St John. Its a beautiful walk too :) Plus they do drop off wash and fold service.

Food scene

a true fine dining experience. If you want to splash out on a foody experience this is your spot.
70 localnici recomandă
Doris Metropolitan New Orleans
620 Chartres St
70 localnici recomandă
a true fine dining experience. If you want to splash out on a foody experience this is your spot.