My personal favorites
These are my favorite places in the French Quarter. You won’t find most of these in the guidebooks.
One of the top crawfish boils in New Orleans every Tuesday during the season. Get there early to beat the rush. (French Quarter)
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Cosimo's Bar
1201 Burgundy StOne of the top crawfish boils in New Orleans every Tuesday during the season. Get there early to beat the rush. (French Quarter)
The bar staff separates this French Quarter bar from the rest. (French Quarter/Conti)
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Erin Rose
811 Conti StThe bar staff separates this French Quarter bar from the rest. (French Quarter/Conti)
Bring your appetite. A little pricier than my other favs but you won’t leave hungry. (Canal)
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Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
614 Canal StBring your appetite. A little pricier than my other favs but you won’t leave hungry. (Canal)
Sightseeing
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Geschäfte der Kolonnade - Französischer Markt
1008 N Peters StFood scene
NOLA is a culinary experience unlike any other city.
Tableau
616 St PeterGreat gumbo with a smokier flavor. (French Quarter)
Famous beignets and hot chocolate (French Quarter/Decatur)
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Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StFamous beignets and hot chocolate (French Quarter/Decatur)
Muffulettas big enough for a family to share. (French Quarter/Decatur)
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Central Grocery & Deli
923 Decatur StMuffulettas big enough for a family to share. (French Quarter/Decatur)
It’s a chain restaurant; but it’s a carnivorous delight. (Canal)
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Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
614 Canal StIt’s a chain restaurant; but it’s a carnivorous delight. (Canal)
Killer PoBoys
219 Dauphine StExcellent original po-boy recipes. (French Quarter)
Tourist Traps
There are certain places in New Orleans that are on ever tourists list.
Oldest bar in America. French Quarter/Bourbon)
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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StOldest bar in America. French Quarter/Bourbon)
The World Famous Cats Meow
701 Bourbon StKaraoke (French Quarter/Bourbon)
Famous for their version of the hurricane; but the piano bar is the best thing about this tourist trap. (French Quarter/ Bourbon)
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Pat O'Brien's
718 St PeterFamous for their version of the hurricane; but the piano bar is the best thing about this tourist trap. (French Quarter/ Bourbon)
The Dungeon
738 Toulouse StNot your neighborhood bar. (French Quarter/Bourbon)
Family Fun
Not all of New Orleans is 21 and over. Here are some places you can take the whole family.
Audubon Aquarium
1 Canal StBeautiful experience for the whole family. (Canal)
Wonderful experience in the middle of Downtown. (Canal iStreet)
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Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
1 Canal StWonderful experience in the middle of Downtown. (Canal iStreet)
After Hours
“Last call” doesn’t have the same meaning in NOLA. These spots cater to service industry workers after their shifts are done. PSA: Leave the noise and attitude outside or you may not stay very long.
The Jimani
141 Chartres StBartenders’ favorite hole in the wall bar. (French Quarter/Chartres)
Three Legged Dog
400 Burgundy StLate night drink specials (French Quarter/Conti)
Low key atmosphere and affordable drinks right off Bourbon Street (French Quarter/Bourbon)
Boondock Saint
731 St PeterLow key atmosphere and affordable drinks right off Bourbon Street (French Quarter/Bourbon)
Black Penny
700 N Rampart StLate night lounge (French Quarter/Rampart)
Stumble in to this 24 hour diner for a bite to eat after a night of drinking. (French Quarter/Bourbon Street)
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Clover Grill
900 Bourbon StStumble in to this 24 hour diner for a bite to eat after a night of drinking. (French Quarter/Bourbon Street)
24 hour convenience store/deli that delivers. (French Quarter/Bourbon)
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Quartermaster Deli
1100 Bourbon St24 hour convenience store/deli that delivers. (French Quarter/Bourbon)
24 hour convenience store/deli that delivers. The Royal Feast and All That Jazz sandwiches are THE BEST!!! (French Quarter/Royal)
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Verti Marte
1201 Royal St24 hour convenience store/deli that delivers. The Royal Feast and All That Jazz sandwiches are THE BEST!!! (French Quarter/Royal)