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Located one block from the AirBnB, this iconic New Orleans dive serves up great burgers and hurricanes!
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Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveLocated one block from the AirBnB, this iconic New Orleans dive serves up great burgers and hurricanes!
Located on Frenchman St, this funky, eclectic counter service spot serves up hot dogs, veggie dogs, and sausages. My favorite is the alligator dog topped with crawfish etouffee.
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Dat Dog
5030 Freret StLocated on Frenchman St, this funky, eclectic counter service spot serves up hot dogs, veggie dogs, and sausages. My favorite is the alligator dog topped with crawfish etouffee.
Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad StCafe serving up Southern brunch and mimosas
If you are oddly craving Thai during your stay, Sukho Thai is the best in the New Orleans region
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SukhoThai
2200 Royal StIf you are oddly craving Thai during your stay, Sukho Thai is the best in the New Orleans region
Upscale casual restaurant and cocktail bar that salutes the Huey P. Long era. Kingfish serves up some of the best new Louisiana cuisine. Don't miss out on their blackened redfish!
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Kingfish
337 Chartres StUpscale casual restaurant and cocktail bar that salutes the Huey P. Long era. Kingfish serves up some of the best new Louisiana cuisine. Don't miss out on their blackened redfish!
Between 1884 and 1924 nearly 300,000 Italian immigrants moved to New Orleans. Irene's, a classic upscale Italian restaurant, serves up some of the best Sicilian food in the city. Try their Duck St. Phillip, one of the best duck dishes in town.
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Irene's
529 Bienville St Between 1884 and 1924 nearly 300,000 Italian immigrants moved to New Orleans. Irene's, a classic upscale Italian restaurant, serves up some of the best Sicilian food in the city. Try their Duck St. Phillip, one of the best duck dishes in town.
One of the best fine dining experiences I have had in the city. Restaurant August serves modern French - Creole cuisine, and offers wine pairings as well! Book ahead of time to secure a table because last minute reservations are highly unlikely to land you a spot in this historic 19th century French - Creole building!
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August
301 Tchoupitoulas StOne of the best fine dining experiences I have had in the city. Restaurant August serves modern French - Creole cuisine, and offers wine pairings as well! Book ahead of time to secure a table because last minute reservations are highly unlikely to land you a spot in this historic 19th century French - Creole building!
Popular cafeteria style joint, drawing crowds with po-boys and down home Southern fare since 1938.
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Mother's Restaurant
401 Poydras StPopular cafeteria style joint, drawing crowds with po-boys and down home Southern fare since 1938.
Located in the Bayou St. John neighborhood, this classic New Orleans hangout has been serving up an array of po-boys since 1911. My personal favorite is the surf n' turf po-boy, which is filled with fried shrimp and roast beef with lashings of gravy. They also have excellent gumbo.
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Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveLocated in the Bayou St. John neighborhood, this classic New Orleans hangout has been serving up an array of po-boys since 1911. My personal favorite is the surf n' turf po-boy, which is filled with fried shrimp and roast beef with lashings of gravy. They also have excellent gumbo.
Located in the Warehouse District, this upscale eatery showcases fresh and local seafood. Try a variety of classic small plates or go big with the whole grilled fish of the day.
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Pêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine StLocated in the Warehouse District, this upscale eatery showcases fresh and local seafood. Try a variety of classic small plates or go big with the whole grilled fish of the day.
Located right off Bourbon St, the Red Fish Grill is home to some of the freshest seafood in the city. Have a seat at the bar, and watch fresh oysters being shucked and immediately served over ice. This is my go to for raw oysters and great cocktails.
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Red Fish Grill
115 Bourbon StLocated right off Bourbon St, the Red Fish Grill is home to some of the freshest seafood in the city. Have a seat at the bar, and watch fresh oysters being shucked and immediately served over ice. This is my go to for raw oysters and great cocktails.
Located in the heart of New Orleans' Central Business District, Luke is a Creole inspired Brasserie. They are particularly known for excellent seafood. A favorite lunch of mine is fresh shucked oysters and a glass of dry white wine.
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Luke
333 St Charles AveLocated in the heart of New Orleans' Central Business District, Luke is a Creole inspired Brasserie. They are particularly known for excellent seafood. A favorite lunch of mine is fresh shucked oysters and a glass of dry white wine.
Located right off of Bourbon St within the Royal Sonesta Hotel, Desire Oyster Bar serves both raw and charbroiled oysters along with Cajun-Creole dishes and cocktails.
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Desire Oyster Bar
300 Bourbon StLocated right off of Bourbon St within the Royal Sonesta Hotel, Desire Oyster Bar serves both raw and charbroiled oysters along with Cajun-Creole dishes and cocktails.
Located in the Freret neighborhood, this family friendly spot has been serving up Louisiana-Italian classics since 1913. They are best known for their BBQ shrimp.
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Pascal's Manale
1838 Napoleon AveLocated in the Freret neighborhood, this family friendly spot has been serving up Louisiana-Italian classics since 1913. They are best known for their BBQ shrimp.
Located in Mid-City near City Park, this carnivore friendly restaurant will not disappoint. My favorite dishes are the venison steak and the roasted lamb neck. They also have an excellent charcuterie board.
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Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton AveLocated in Mid-City near City Park, this carnivore friendly restaurant will not disappoint. My favorite dishes are the venison steak and the roasted lamb neck. They also have an excellent charcuterie board.
Located in Mid-City, this lively neighborhood spot is known for Creole-Italian fare. Go hungry, because they serve up serious portions of rich New Orleans cuisine. This is a favorite of neighborhood locals.
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Katie's
3701 Iberville StLocated in Mid-City, this lively neighborhood spot is known for Creole-Italian fare. Go hungry, because they serve up serious portions of rich New Orleans cuisine. This is a favorite of neighborhood locals.
Located Uptown on Magazine St, this sophisticated French restaurant is the ultimate place to go for a candlelit dinner and a glass of fine wine.
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Lilette
3637 Magazine StLocated Uptown on Magazine St, this sophisticated French restaurant is the ultimate place to go for a candlelit dinner and a glass of fine wine.
Don't be fooled by the modest exterior, this Mid City gem is a trendy spot for Vietnamese fare with a Creole influence. All of their chefs travelled through Asia to gain inspiration for the menu. They feature some of the best phos in the city, along with award winning chicken wings and spiked boba teas.
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MOPHO
514 City Park AveDon't be fooled by the modest exterior, this Mid City gem is a trendy spot for Vietnamese fare with a Creole influence. All of their chefs travelled through Asia to gain inspiration for the menu. They feature some of the best phos in the city, along with award winning chicken wings and spiked boba teas.
Located in the Historic Treme neighborhood, this family owned joint has been serving up famous fried chicken (voted the best in America) and soul food since the 1950s. Roll up before 10 am to avoid a long wait and bring a drink to sip on in the meantime.
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Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetLocated in the Historic Treme neighborhood, this family owned joint has been serving up famous fried chicken (voted the best in America) and soul food since the 1950s. Roll up before 10 am to avoid a long wait and bring a drink to sip on in the meantime.
Located in the Warehouse District, this is a sandwich shop attached to the flagship Cochon restaurant. They butcher all their meats on site and fill their sandwiches with local ingredients. Their Brussel sprouts are to die for and their "Pig-Mac" sandwich will leave you satisfied all day.
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Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StLocated in the Warehouse District, this is a sandwich shop attached to the flagship Cochon restaurant. They butcher all their meats on site and fill their sandwiches with local ingredients. Their Brussel sprouts are to die for and their "Pig-Mac" sandwich will leave you satisfied all day.
Attached to the Boucherie restaurant in the Leonidas neighborhood, this once food truck serves up frozen daiquiris, spiced chicken wings, and Cajun smokehouse fare. Their gin and tonic daiquiri and spicy pork boudin sausage are a must.
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Bourrée at Boucherie
1510 S Carrollton AveAttached to the Boucherie restaurant in the Leonidas neighborhood, this once food truck serves up frozen daiquiris, spiced chicken wings, and Cajun smokehouse fare. Their gin and tonic daiquiri and spicy pork boudin sausage are a must.
Located Uptown, this modern Latin Caribbean bistro is a must try for unique flavors not found elsewhere. They have an excellent pisco sour and a whole fried redfish that is to die for.
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Barú Bistro & Tapas
3700 Magazine StLocated Uptown, this modern Latin Caribbean bistro is a must try for unique flavors not found elsewhere. They have an excellent pisco sour and a whole fried redfish that is to die for.
For those willing to step outside of the prim and proper areas of New Orleans, this no-nonsense eatery serves up authentic boiled seafood, po-boys, and Chinese food. Get a plate of boiled crawfish with all the fixings.
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Cajun Seafood
1479 N Claiborne AveFor those willing to step outside of the prim and proper areas of New Orleans, this no-nonsense eatery serves up authentic boiled seafood, po-boys, and Chinese food. Get a plate of boiled crawfish with all the fixings.
Walk one block towards N Rampart St and you will find a classic counter service New Orleans seafood spot serving up local favorites. Get a couple of pounds of boiled crawfish while in season.
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Today's Cajun Seafood
1700 McShane PlaceWalk one block towards N Rampart St and you will find a classic counter service New Orleans seafood spot serving up local favorites. Get a couple of pounds of boiled crawfish while in season.
Bars
Historic bar named after the legendary pirate Jean Lafitte. This bar has been operating since 1772. Current owners claim it is the oldest structure used as a bar within the United States. Famous for its Voodoo Daquiri or "Purple Drank"
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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StHistoric bar named after the legendary pirate Jean Lafitte. This bar has been operating since 1772. Current owners claim it is the oldest structure used as a bar within the United States. Famous for its Voodoo Daquiri or "Purple Drank"
Your next door neighbor! Classic New Orleans dive bar serving up Creole dishes, booze and live music
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Buffa's
1001 Esplanade AveYour next door neighbor! Classic New Orleans dive bar serving up Creole dishes, booze and live music
One of my favorite bars in the city! The Bombay Club serves up some of the best cocktails, hosts a pianist, and offers a menu consisting of classic creole cuisine. Sit at the bar and order a bowl of gumbo with potato salad like a true local!
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Bombay Club
830 Conti StOne of my favorite bars in the city! The Bombay Club serves up some of the best cocktails, hosts a pianist, and offers a menu consisting of classic creole cuisine. Sit at the bar and order a bowl of gumbo with potato salad like a true local!
Located right off of St. Charles Ave, the Delachaise Wine Bar is home to over 350 wines. This spot is a local favorite, as well as one of my favorite wine bars in New Orleans. I recommend going at night where you can sit on the dimly lit patio, sip amazing wines, and indulge in some of the best mussels in the city. My favorite wine is their French Malbec. Yes French!
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The Delachaise
3442 St Charles AveLocated right off of St. Charles Ave, the Delachaise Wine Bar is home to over 350 wines. This spot is a local favorite, as well as one of my favorite wine bars in New Orleans. I recommend going at night where you can sit on the dimly lit patio, sip amazing wines, and indulge in some of the best mussels in the city. My favorite wine is their French Malbec. Yes French!
The famous Carousel Bar, located within the Hotel Monteleone, is the only 360 degree revolving bar in New Orleans. Don’t fret if you can’t land a seat! The back bar serves up some delicious cocktails as well! Relax and listen to a live jazz band, or hold a conversation with many, as this spot is very popular amongst locals and tourist alike.
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Carousel Bar
214 Royal StThe famous Carousel Bar, located within the Hotel Monteleone, is the only 360 degree revolving bar in New Orleans. Don’t fret if you can’t land a seat! The back bar serves up some delicious cocktails as well! Relax and listen to a live jazz band, or hold a conversation with many, as this spot is very popular amongst locals and tourist alike.
Located within the Roosevelt Hotel, this upscale bar has been serving up New Orleans' own Sazeracs and other fine cocktails since the 1890s. My personal favorite is their Ramos gin fizz, arguably one of the best gin fizzes the world over.
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The Sazerac House
101 Magazine StLocated within the Roosevelt Hotel, this upscale bar has been serving up New Orleans' own Sazeracs and other fine cocktails since the 1890s. My personal favorite is their Ramos gin fizz, arguably one of the best gin fizzes the world over.
Located in the Freret neighborhood, Cure is a dimly lit mixology bar serving an array of modern and eclectic cocktails. They also have excellent small plates, my favorite being their smoked trout dip.
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Cure
4905 Freret StLocated in the Freret neighborhood, Cure is a dimly lit mixology bar serving an array of modern and eclectic cocktails. They also have excellent small plates, my favorite being their smoked trout dip.
Located right off St. Charles Ave, the Columns Bar resides within the Columns Hotel, an 1883 Victorian style mansion. Sip traditional New Orleans cocktails on their large front porch while admiring passing streetcars and ancient oaks.
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The Columns Hotel
3811 St Charles AveLocated right off St. Charles Ave, the Columns Bar resides within the Columns Hotel, an 1883 Victorian style mansion. Sip traditional New Orleans cocktails on their large front porch while admiring passing streetcars and ancient oaks.
Located in the eclectic Bywater neighborhood, this outdoor wine bar is the ultimate destination for fantastic small plates, delicious wines by the bottle, and live music.
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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveLocated in the eclectic Bywater neighborhood, this outdoor wine bar is the ultimate destination for fantastic small plates, delicious wines by the bottle, and live music.