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Red's Chinese is one of New Orleans.

1. Red's Chinese

8.1
3048 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA
Chinese Restaurant · St. Claude · 24 tips and reviews

Jeremy F.Jeremy Fisher: Brand new restaurant from Mission Chinese alum/chef Tobias Womack aims to fill New Orleans' Chinese food void with a menu that also pulls influence from the Times-Picayune Cookbook

Oxalis is one of New Orleans.

2. Oxalis

3162 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Bywater · 19 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Oxalis features a whiskey-focused drink selection and classic cocktails from Sonali Fernando, and chef Jonathan Lestingi's fun food offerings, ranging from upscale wings to cauliflower steak.

Sylvain is one of New Orleans.

3. Sylvain

9.0
625 Chartres St (at Wilkinson St.), New Orleans, LA
Gastropub · French Quarter · 152 tips and reviews

EaterEater: New American, gastropub-style restaurant in the Quarter helmed by Chef Alex Harrell. Widely acclaimed as a very high-end restaurant at a price point that’s high but not terrifying. [Eater 38 Member]

Meauxbar is one of New Orleans.

4. Meauxbar

942 N Rampart St (corner of St. Philip Street), New Orleans, LA
Wine Bar · French Quarter · 25 tips and reviews

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: If you're a solo traveler this is a great place to grab a drink and a meal at the bar. The duck was excellent and the service was fantastic.

1000 Figs is one of New Orleans.

5. 1000 Figs

8.9
Ponce De Leon St, New Orleans, LA
Falafel Restaurant · Fairgrounds · 13 tips and reviews

Scottie B.Scottie Bailey: BYOB. Super cute and casual. Service is great. Try the fries and the falafel sandwich and don't leave without eating their brussel sprouts.

Parkway Bakery & Tavern is one of New Orleans.

6. Parkway Bakery & Tavern

9.3
538 Hagan Ave (at Toulouse St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Bayou St. John · 203 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Po'boys are the specialty here at this revamped neighborhood joint that used to have a beef-gravy-dispensing faucet on the premises. The faucet is gone, but the po'boys are just as good as ever.

Central Grocery Co. is one of New Orleans.

7. Central Grocery Co.

923 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Deli · French Quarter - CBD · 156 tips and reviews

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: Created by Central Grocery in 1906, the muffuletta is New Orleans’ signature sandwich. If this sounds like your average Italian hero, then the delicious marinated olive salad will change your mind. Read more.

8. Pêche

9.3
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!

Luke is one of New Orleans.

9. Luke

8.9
333 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Central Business District · 329 tips and reviews

Taj M.Taj M: Definitely hit their happy hour! Half-priced drinks, .50 cent local oysters that are DELICIOUS, and the sweetest bar staff.

Café du Monde is one of New Orleans.

10. Café du Monde

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

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The quintessential New Orleans beignet experience, especially if you hit up the French Quarter location. Try them with chocolate milk.

Elizabeth's is one of New Orleans.

11. Elizabeth's

8.8
601 Gallier St (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Bywater · 179 tips and reviews

MelMel: Breakfast tacos are DELICIOUS! They are so good they will get you pregnant. And your food baby will want more breakfast tacos. Ask for extra napkins.

The Country Club is one of New Orleans.

12. The Country Club

9.0
634 Louisa St (Royal St), New Orleans, LA
Restaurant · Bywater · 51 tips and reviews

xtofer s.xtofer starnes: Bar and a hot tub. What more do you need?

Cane and Table is one of New Orleans.

13. Cane and Table

8.8
1113 Decatur St (Ursulines), New Orleans, LA
Caribbean Restaurant · French Quarter · 83 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Adam Biderman and Ean Bancroft have proven that their take on Colonial dishes, influenced by Jamaican, Latin, and island fare, stands on its own as a new hot addition to the New Orleans dining scene.

Bar Tonique is one of New Orleans.

14. Bar Tonique

8.6
820 N Rampart St (at St. Ann sT), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter · 110 tips and reviews

Dana F.Dana Fraser: Perfect cocktails! Really good at classics.

Barrel Proof is one of New Orleans.

15. Barrel Proof

8.9
1201 Magazine St (Camp Street), New Orleans, LA
Whisky Bar · Lower Garden District · 23 tips and reviews

ughrevolutionughrevolution: Great bartending team, excellent whiskey and beer selections. Well priced, good music, chill vibes.

Mimi's in the Marigny is one of New Orleans.

16. Mimi's in the Marigny

2601 Royal St (at Franklin Ave), New Orleans, LA
Tapas Restaurant · Bywater · 76 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Get there early & enjoy your food in a relatively quiet & peaceful bar setting, or get there late, dance your ass off, & feed your soul. Get the patatas bravas & thank us later. [Eater 38 Member]

Spitfire Coffee is one of New Orleans.

17. Spitfire Coffee

627 Saint Peter St, New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · French Quarter · 119 tips and reviews

Stina H.Stina Hergott: This has to be the most legit coffee shop on NOLA. No frills, just good coffee.

Solo Espresso is one of New Orleans.

18. Solo Espresso

8.3
1301 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · Bywater · 13 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Make a morning stop at Sólo Espresso, beneath the front porch of a house on Poland Avenue. The cortado is creamy and balanced, and pour-over coffee is treated with much seriousness. Read more.

Church Alley Cafe is one of New Orleans.

19. Church Alley Cafe

1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA
Café · Central City - Garden · 3 tips and reviews

Brittaney W.Brittaney Wright: Hands down the most beautiful coffee shop in New Orleans! They also have delicious, strong coffee.

HiVolt Coffee is one of New Orleans.

20. HiVolt Coffee

8.8
1829 Sophie Wright Pl (at St Mary St), New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · Lower Garden District · 42 tips and reviews

Jeremy F.Jeremy Fisher: Great coffee shop serving Counter Culture. Tons of cold brew and iced pour over options. Wanna be trendy? Get their version of Bulletproof Coffee (coffee + butter + MCT oil) called "Shockproof" here

May Art Gallery is one of New Orleans.

21. May Art Gallery

750 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA
Art Gallery · Central Business District · No tips or reviews
Arnaud's French 75 Bar is one of New Orleans.

22. Arnaud's French 75 Bar

8.9
813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter - CBD · 76 tips and reviews

Libby L.Libby Lee: After you have a drink, be sure to visit the upstairs room to look at Germaine's mardi gras dresses. (its a museum)

Pat O'Brien's is one of New Orleans.

23. Pat O'Brien's

8.1
718 Saint Peter St (at Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Piano Bar · French Quarter · 533 tips and reviews

Morgan S.Morgan S: It's touristy and you will probably be carded on the way in, but the courtyard is lovely. Don't break your fancy drink glass, or you will be charged.

Dante's Kitchen is one of New Orleans.

24. Dante's Kitchen

736 Dante St, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 40 tips and reviews

Pam B.Pam B.: The grits aren't cooked in water; they're cooked in butter and cream. Try not to think too much about that while you're shoveling in an entire side bowl. Tremendously delicious!

Satsuma is one of New Orleans.

25. Satsuma

8.5
3218 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · Bywater · 70 tips and reviews

Eric J.Eric Justusson: Williamsburg head would explode from jealousy if it saw how perfectly hip, ironic, artsy, and healthy this place is. In a good way. Love it.

Columns Hotel is one of New Orleans.

26. Columns Hotel

8.6
3811 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
Hotel · Milan · 59 tips and reviews

MichelleMichelle: Cocktails on the porch, you can't go wrong. I suggest the Mint Julip.

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro is one of New Orleans.

27. Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

8.4
626 Frenchmen St (Royal St.), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 61 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: Locals come to this Marigny spot for great burgers and great jazz, which is tougher to find than it should be on Frenchmen St.

The Spotted Cat Music Club is one of New Orleans.

28. The Spotted Cat Music Club

9.2
623 Frenchmen St (Royal Street), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 196 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Listen to the city's best jazz, blues, and zydeco while sucking down an Abita Amber. Read more.

d.b.a. is one of New Orleans.

29. d.b.a.

8.8
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 134 tips and reviews
Backstreet Cultural Museum is one of New Orleans.

30. Backstreet Cultural Museum

1116 Henriette Delille St, New Orleans, LA
History Museum · Treme - Lafitte · 6 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: Best museum ever. Go talk to Robert and get schooled on everything you need to know about Mardi Gras Indians and second line parades.

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum is one of New Orleans.

31. New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

8.9
514 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
History Museum · French Quarter · 34 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The museum includes cures for anything that ails you including voodoo potions & other weird medicines. The City of New Orleans operated the museum from 1950-1987, it's now run by a non profit org.

Rampart Food Store is one of New Orleans.

32. Rampart Food Store

6.2
1700 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA
Grocery Store · Marigny · 12 tips and reviews

Jeff L.Jeff Lagasca: It's divey with plenty of colorful language. But these are seriously the best Po'boys in town. Forget Domilise's!

Katie's Restaurant & Bar is one of New Orleans.

33. Katie's Restaurant & Bar

9.0
3701 Iberville St (Telemachus St.), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Mid-City · 95 tips and reviews

Webb J.Webb Jay: Try the Fried Green Tomato & Shrimp Remoulade Po-Boy or the Char-Grilled Oysters

Casamento's is one of New Orleans.

34. Casamento's

8.5
4330 Magazine St (at Napoleon Ave.), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Touro · 43 tips and reviews

EaterEater: For decor, local renown, and general deliciousness, Casamento’s is hard to beat. You can’t go wrong with the chargrilled or raw oysters or the legendary oyster loaf. [Eater 38 Member]

Seed is one of New Orleans.

35. Seed

1330 Prytania St (Thalia), New Orleans, LA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 44 tips and reviews

Daniel G.Daniel Grayson: The nuggets, tofu poboy and nachos. I'm not a vegan, still satisfied.

Molly's at the Market is one of New Orleans.

36. Molly's at the Market

7.9
1107 Decatur St (btwn Ursulines Ave & Governor Nicholls St), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 98 tips and reviews

Tung L.Tung Ly: get a frozen Irish coffee, or now they have dark and stormys as well

Cafe Des Amis is one of New Orleans.

37. Cafe Des Amis

140 E Bridge St, Breaux Bridge, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

KNOW B.KNOW BODDIE: Zydeco Brunch is one of the most amazing dining experiences you'll have in your life. Live music at 8am, incredible Bloody Marys and among the best Cajun food you'll find in the state.

Root is one of New Orleans.

38. Root

1800 Magazine St. (St. Marys), New Orleans, LA
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 59 tips and reviews

Sean S.Sean Safahi: One of the top 5 dining experiences of my life. I was blown away by the service, ambiance, food quality, and cohesiveness of the menu. I hope that everyone can have the experience that I did.

Pascal's Manale Restaurant is one of New Orleans.

39. Pascal's Manale Restaurant

8.3
1838 Napoleon Ave (at Dryades St), New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · Uptown · 38 tips and reviews

Mucho C.Mucho Comida™: If you want an authentic Bayou experience, you're at the right place. Ask for Uncle Bob. Enjoy.

Square Root is one of New Orleans.

40. Square Root

1800 Magazine St (St Mary's), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 6 tips and reviews

Anthony F.Anthony Filippone: Best tasting menu we have EVER had... Staff , food, drinks all were amazing! Expensive yes but worth every penny!!!

Jacques-Imo's Cafe is one of New Orleans.

41. Jacques-Imo's Cafe

8.7
8324 Oak St (at Dante Street), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 175 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: New Orleans: Creole and Cajun specialties served up with equal measures of good food and good vibes. You can even eat in the bed of an overly decorated pickup truck out front. - IFC Viewer

Surrey's Cafe & Juice Bar is one of New Orleans.

42. Surrey's Cafe & Juice Bar

9.2
1418 Magazine St (btwn Terpsinchore & Eutepre), New Orleans, LA
Caribbean Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 183 tips and reviews

RichardRichard: Worth the trip out of the French Quarter. Best breakfast in New Orleans. Get the poached eggs on crab cakes. Or, the biscuits n' gravy. And don't miss a fresh juice. Read more.

Commander's Palace is one of New Orleans.

43. Commander's Palace

9.0
1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Garden District · 322 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Located in an old plantation house, the service is formal but the atmosphere is fun. Head over for the best Sunday brunch in the Big Easy - and try the absinthe-and-bacon-poached oysters!

Cure is one of New Orleans.

44. Cure

8.7
4905 Freret St (Upperline St.), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Freret · 95 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Three words: Gun. Shop. Fizz. Read more.

St. Joe's Bar is one of New Orleans.

45. St. Joe's Bar

7.3
5535 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Bar · Uptown - Carrollton · 36 tips and reviews

Ashley H.Ashley Heaton: This place is excellent! Great mojitos, nice bar tenders, sweet back porch with lanterns, and no smoking at all in the main bar!

The Carousel Bar & Lounge is one of New Orleans.

46. The Carousel Bar & Lounge

8.8
214 Royal St (in Hotel Monteleone), New Orleans, LA
Hotel Bar · French Quarter · 273 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: One of New Orleans's most famous watering holes, this circus-themed piano bar has a carousel on its revolving bar.

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar is one of New Orleans.

47. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

9.1
225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Music Venue · French Quarter · 104 tips and reviews
Preservation Hall is one of New Orleans.

48. Preservation Hall

8.7
726 Saint Peter St (btwn Bourbon & Royal), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · French Quarter · 158 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The origins of performances here go back to the start of the 1960s. There was no dance floor & no food or drinks served - the focus was just on the music. The only products sold were jazz recordings.

Tipitina's is one of New Orleans.

49. Tipitina's

9.3
501 Napoleon Ave (at Tchoupitoulas), New Orleans, LA
Music Venue · Central City - Garden · 46 tips and reviews

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Gambit's Best of New Orleans Readers' Poll 2011 Winner: Best Place to Dance to a Live Band and Best Live Music Venue Read more.

The National WWII Museum is one of New Orleans.

50. The National WWII Museum

9.3
945 Magazine St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans, LA
History Museum · Central Business District · 258 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The museum opened its doors on June 6 2000, the 56th anniversary of D-Day. The museum is located here because this is where the "Higgins Boats", vital to D-Day operations were designed, built & tested

New Orleans Museum of Art is one of New Orleans.

51. New Orleans Museum of Art

9.1
1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA
Art Museum · City Park · 70 tips and reviews

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: The Museum of Art is the city’s oldest fine arts institution. It houses over 40,000 objects as part of its permanent collection. Don’t miss the Syndney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden next door.

Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is one of New Orleans.

52. Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

1400 Washington Ave. (at Prytania St.), New Orleans, LA
Cemetery · Garden District · 48 tips and reviews
The Tree of Life is one of New Orleans.

53. The Tree of Life

8.7
East Dr, New Orleans, LA
Tree · Audubon · 15 tips and reviews

jennifer s.jennifer swygert: The best place in the city for meditation.

McIlhenny Company (Tabasco Factory) is one of New Orleans.

54. McIlhenny Company (Tabasco Factory)

Factory Rd (at SH 329), Avery Island, LA
Factory · 29 tips and reviews

Dhiraj P.Dhiraj Patil: Factory Tour was great ! Try Tabasco store for samplers and don't forget Raspberry Chipotle Ice cream and Jalepeno Ice Cream!!yummyy

Kajun's Pub is one of New Orleans.

55. Kajun's Pub

8.1
2256 Saint Claude Ave (btwn Marigny & Mandeville), New Orleans, LA
Karaoke Bar · Marigny · 33 tips and reviews

Silen véi N.Silen véi Nüllonnie: The Best Karaoke Venue in New Orleans. Great Music, Talented Singers, Sexy Bartenders and Some of the Best Karaoke DJ's this city can offer. Come enjoy The Strongest 1$ Jello Shots in New Orleans

Whitney Plantation is one of New Orleans.

56. Whitney Plantation

9.2
5099 Louisiana 18, Edgard, LA
History Museum · 14 tips and reviews

Queen Regina IIIQueen Regina III: Go here to witness an honest depiction of slavery. Do make this a part of your visit if you go to New Orleans.

DISTRICT. Donuts. Sliders. Brew. is one of New Orleans.

57. DISTRICT. Donuts. Sliders. Brew.

8.9
2209 Magazine St (Jackson), New Orleans, LA
Donut Shop · Irish Channel · 198 tips and reviews