Known for its al fresco dining ala Bywater with live music, skeeters, and a slew of rickety furniture, Bacchanal offers a seasonal menu of exquisite small plates on the cheap. [Eater 38 Member]
Don't wait in the long line of tourists. The cafe is self-seated, so walk on in and grab a table.
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.
NOLA is known for its bustling food scene, and ice cream is no exception. Avoid the grueling decision of choosing just one flavor by ordering the mini six scoop sampler. It's anything but mini. Read more.
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
This coffee and doughnut shop makes a great addition to your breakfast rotation; just know that the sandwiches, like the fried chicken and five-spice duck sliders, may just bring you back for dinner.
The French Quarter is essential New Orleans with galleries, stores and restaurants all begging to be explored. But take your time. Watch street musicans. Savour a drink. Get your palm read.
The focus here is on the music as much as the food—both are great—making it a quintessential New Orleans experience. [Eater 38 Member]
Have a seat at the raw bar across from Sam the Oyster Man. Talk to him when he talks to you. He's a true gentleman. (You're going to want to tip him--leave it on the bar, the servers don't share!)
Do you know that the streetcar in the Garden District inspired Tenessy Williams for his famous play The Streetcar named Desire Read more.
Calling itself a "butcher shop and swine bar," they serve the best muffuletta in town and some damn good boudin. Everything else is good, too. [Eater 38 Member]
Best coffee shop we found in Nola. Go for the New Orleans iced coffee 'dressed up'.
Not everybody coming to New Orleans is seeking out a Jewish & Italian deli, but at Stein's you'll find some of the best sandwiches in town, along with a mind blowing beer selection. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
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!
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.
"Not only are the grilled oysters delicious, they're the perfect size to fit in a slingshot to shoot at your friends." - Conan O'Brien
"One of the best places in the city to see traditional Jazz. Tip the band to request a song, but keep in mind they don't know any Slayer." - Conan O'Brien
"I like to come here, stare at the statue of Benjamin Franklin and wonder why it looks like he's wearing leather pants." - Conan O'Brien
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.
Thursday-Saturday 7pm-1am. Sunday 6pm-midnight. Check out local artists' handmade goods in between music sets in an open air setting.
Excellently designed tiki cocktails. Lapu Lapu bowl is especially good (and a bartender favorite apparently). Chicken wings are surprisingly exquisite.
At the Sazerac Bar inside the Roosevelt Hotel, order a potent sazerac or a more refreshing Ramos Gin Fizz. -Travel Editor
One of New Orleans's most famous watering holes, this circus-themed piano bar has a carousel on its revolving bar.
You'll be tempted to just get a mimosa, but go with the brandy milk punch instead--dee-licious
Elizabeth's serves their chicken livers with spicy-sweet pepper jelly. Gambit's Five spots for fried chicken livers. Read more.
Get there before 10:30 am so you can order the breakfast menu. Get the fried chicken and biscuit sandwich with Tabasco honey, blue crab with poached eggs and hollandaise, or avocado toast with eggs.
