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New Orleans To Do

1. Pêche

9.2
800 Magazine St (Julia), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 205 tips and reviews

Kika G.Kika G: Try to maximize what you can taste from the menu because ALL of it is amazing. Pounded shrimp + noodles, crawfish bisque, and swordfish + farro w. peanut vinagarette, are keepers. Don't miss the pie!

2. Café du Monde

8.7
800 Decatur St (at The French Market), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 1561 tips and reviews

House of Blues Restaurant & BarHouse of Blues Restaurant & Bar: You haven't fully experienced the city without trying these delicious powdery treats known as "beignets." A great stop for breakfast or late night snack and just a short walk away!

3. Mr. B's Bistro

8.9
201 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Central Business District · 199 tips and reviews

CristinaCristina: The lamb chops and the grits are to die for. Also the garlic truffle fries.

4. Sazerac Bar

8.8
130 Roosevelt Way (at Common St), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Central Business District · 123 tips and reviews

Kevin S.Kevin Skobac: Very knowledgeable & deliberate bar tenders and well crafted house cocktail menu make this a great spot for a high end drink

5. Café Amelie

8.6
912 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 116 tips and reviews

Kevin B.Kevin Bumgardner, Realtor: Perfect lunch spot! Courtyard is beautiful and food fab! Spice pear collins with pulled pork sandwich is worth it

Port of Call is one of New Orleans To Do.

6. Port of Call

8.5
838 Esplanade Ave (at Dauphine St.), New Orleans, LA
Burger Joint · French Quarter · 228 tips and reviews

7. French Market

8.7
1008 N Peters St (btwn Ursulines Ave. & Barracks St.), New Orleans, LA
Farmers Market · French Quarter · 227 tips and reviews

JeanettaJeanetta: The Snoball shop inside the French Market is great. Wonderful service and great flavors. Try the Egg Cream with condensed milk!

8. Preservation Hall

8.7
726 Saint Peter St (btwn Bourbon & Royal), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · French Quarter · 159 tips and reviews

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: A classic jazz club that leaves pretensions at the door and favors an intimate setting and focused on great music. The house band plays three feet away from where you’re sitting. Read more.

Omni Royal Orleans is one of New Orleans To Do.

9. Omni Royal Orleans

8.0
621 Saint Louis St, New Orleans, LA
Hotel · French Quarter · 68 tips and reviews
Stanley is one of New Orleans To Do.

10. Stanley

8.0
547 Saint Ann St (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 253 tips and reviews
Luke is one of New Orleans To Do.

11. Luke

8.9
333 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Central Business District · 329 tips and reviews
Acme Oyster House is one of New Orleans To Do.

12. Acme Oyster House

8.9
724 Iberville St (btwn Bourbon and Royal), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 529 tips and reviews

Sean N.Sean Norton: Unbelievable! Great atmosphere. Great music. Food is orgasmic. Wish they had a better beer selection. Chargrilled oysters#1. This is oysters Rockefeller soup

13. Atchafalaya Restaurant

8.8
901 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central City - Garden · 136 tips and reviews

Janessa G.Janessa G: Located just off Magazine St., its a great place to away from all the shops. Brian, the bartender, was delightful! Took time to walk through his favs & he did not disappoint! Try the Gin Fizz!

14. Gumbo Shop

8.4
630 Saint Peter St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 228 tips and reviews

Gail L.Gail Ledesma: Wonderful seafood gumbo, crab cakes and service. We will return. Ask for Brittany, she was friendly and answered all our questions.

15. Crescent City Brewhouse

7.8
527 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Brewery · French Quarter · 128 tips and reviews

Avery D.Avery Davidson: All of the beers are great, but for a real treat, get them to mix the Red Stallion and the Black Forest beers. That is my fave. Also, splurge and get the baked brie AND the Southern Crispy Duck. Read more.

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar is one of New Orleans To Do.

16. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

8.7
941 Bourbon St (at St Philip St), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 381 tips and reviews
The Ruby Slipper is one of New Orleans To Do.

17. The Ruby Slipper

8.8
204 Decatur St (at Common St), New Orleans, LA
Breakfast Spot · French Quarter · 336 tips and reviews
Dooky Chase Restaurant is one of New Orleans To Do.

18. Dooky Chase Restaurant

8.7
2301 Orleans Ave (at N Miro St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Treme - Lafitte · 68 tips and reviews
Shaya is one of New Orleans To Do.

19. Shaya

9.2
4213 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Israeli Restaurant · Touro · 80 tips and reviews

Allie M.Allie Mahler: Delicious food in a laid back setting. Get the fried labneh, cauliflower hummus, and the shakshuka is a must. Make a reservation for lunch or dinner.

Willie Mae's Scotch House is one of New Orleans To Do.

20. Willie Mae's Scotch House

2401 Saint Ann St (Tonti Street), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Treme - Lafitte · 183 tips and reviews