The Okra Inn's Recommendation Bible
Drinks & Nightlife
Small club & revered local place for live jazz, roots & funk music, plus creative sandwiches.
188 locals raden deze aan
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal StSmall 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 locals raden deze aan
Finn McCool's Irish Pub
3701 Banks StSports 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 locals raden deze aan
Twelve Mile Limit
500 S Telemachus StEasygoing 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 locals raden deze aan
Wit's Inn
141 N Carrollton Ave 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 locals raden deze aan
Frenchmen Street
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 locals raden deze aan
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveRustic, 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 locals raden deze aan
Preservation Hall
726 St PeterEstablished 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 locals raden deze aan
One Eyed Jacks
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 locals raden deze aan
Kermit's Treme Mother in Law Lounge
1500 North Claiborne AvenueThe 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 locals raden deze aan
Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveLive 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 locals raden deze aan
Bullet's Sports Bar
2441 A P Tureaud AveFeatured 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 locals raden deze aan
Bourbon Street
Bourbon StreetDefinitely 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 locals raden deze aan
Carousel Bar
214 Royal StThis 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 locals raden deze aan
Chart Room
300 Chartres St 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 locals raden deze aan
The Sazerac House
101 Magazine St 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 locals raden deze aan
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveWine-&-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 locals raden deze aan
Vaughan's Lounge
4229 Dauphine StVaughn'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 locals raden deze aan
The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetA 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 locals raden deze aan
The Columns Hotel
3811 St Charles AveLocated 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 locals raden deze aan
Vessel NOLA
3835 Iberville StBeautiful 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 locals raden deze aan
Revel Cafe & Bar
133 N Carrollton Ave
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 locals raden deze aan
Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad StGreat 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 locals raden deze aan
Canal Street Bistro
3903 Canal StLocal & Globally influenced breakfast/brunch spot. Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten Free Items. Fresh fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies. Wine, Beer & Cocktails too
Biscuits & Buns on Banks
4337 Banks StAmerican & Creole Breakfast & Lunch Standards
Wakin' Bakin'
4408 Banks StAssortment 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 locals raden deze aan
Katie's
3701 Iberville StLively 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 locals raden deze aan
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveOpen 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 locals raden deze aan
Bevi Seafood Co.
236 N Carrollton AveMarket & 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 locals raden deze aan
Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar
3636 Bienville StRelaxed 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 locals raden deze aan
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres Street 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 locals raden deze aan
Neyow's Creole Café
3332 Bienville St 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 locals raden deze aan
Namese
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 locals raden deze aan
Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal StA 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 locals raden deze aan
Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton AveOur 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 locals raden deze aan
MOPHO
514 City Park AveTrendy 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 locals raden deze aan
Vessel NOLA
3835 Iberville StNew 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 locals raden deze aan
Ralph's On The Park
900 City Park Ave 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 locals raden deze aan
Good Karma Cafe
2940 Canal StA health-conscious counter within Swan City Yoga serving vegan snacks, smoothies & coffee.
This New Orleans favorite serves classic cafe au lait and beignets
86 locals raden deze aan
Cafe Du Monde City Park
56 Dreyfous DrThis 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 locals raden deze aan
Pandora's Snowballs
901 N Carrollton AveBeloved 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 locals raden deze aan
The Station
4400 Bienville St 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 locals raden deze aan
Monkey Monkey Coffee and Tea
4641 S Carrollton AveThe 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 locals raden deze aan
The Bean Gallery
637 N Carrollton AveA 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 locals raden deze aan
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveLarge 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 locals raden deze aan
Winn-Dixie
401 N Carrollton AveLarge Southern grocery chain. In general tends to be little cheaper than Rouses.
Mona's Cafe
3901 Banks StA small Middle Eastern grocery store
Norma's Sweets Bakery
2925 Bienville StA 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 locals raden deze aan
City Park
1 Palm DrServing 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 locals raden deze aan
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirThe 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 locals raden deze aan
Sculpture Garden
1 Collins Diboll CirThe 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)
238 locals raden deze aan
Bayou St John
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 locals raden deze aan
The Drifter Hotel
3522 Tulane AveLocal 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 locals raden deze aan
Royal Street
Royal StreetA 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 locals raden deze aan
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StA fantastic, elaborate museum. You could spend three days looking around here easily
A must-see with kids. A fantastic, interactive museum.
138 locals raden deze aan
Louisiana Children's Museum
15 Henry Thomas DrA 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 locals raden deze aan
The Historic New Orleans Collection
410 Chartres StFounded 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.