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December 10, 2022
New Orleans, LA
#oliveandtottietheknot

Olivia & Taylor

Things To Do & Restaurants

There are lots of great attractions in New Orleans but many locals' favorite past time is to eat! We've included some of our favorite restaurants from downtown to Metairie!

Audubon Zoo

6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
, (504) 861-2537

"They all asked for you!" The zoo is expansive and could take all day if you want! Check out adjacent aquarium as well

The National WWII Museum

945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 528-1944

Nationally renowned and features a film narrated by Tom Hanks

Steamboat NATCHEZ

400 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 569-1401

Cruise the Mississippi in style and enjoy a nice meal

New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours

941 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
, (504) 503-0199

Mardi Gras World

1380 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 361-7821

See all of the Mardi Gras floats without all the people!

New Orleans Museum of Art

1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA 70124
, (504) 658-4100

Located in City Park. Check out attached sculpture garden if you have time

Harrah's New Orleans

228 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (800) 427-7247

Try your luck and play a hand! Enjoy smoke free casinos in New Orleans

Shops of the Colonnade

1008 North Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
, (504) 636-6400

This is the quintessential "French Market" that is a must see

Arnaud's

813 Bienville Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
, (504) 523-5433

Enjoy a French 75 at their famous bar!

Antoine's Restaurant

713 Saint Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 581-4422

Make sure to order the baked Alaska dessert- but ask for a small!

Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse

716 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 522-2467

Brennan's

417 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 525-9711

#1 brunch spot in the French Quarter

Palace Café

605 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 523-1661

Great spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Olivia's favorite is the St. Charles pasta

Acme Oyster House

724 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 522-5973

Great seafood but known for their 10 napkin roast beef poboy

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

941 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
, (504) 593-9761

A bar that doesn't turn the lights on- make sure to order their famous "VooDoo Daiquiris" better known as the purple drank

Drago's - Hilton Riverside

2 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
, (504) 584-3911

You can't come all the way to New Orleans without some charbroiled oysters!

Port of Call

838 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116
, (504) 523-0120

Known for their strong drinks and as Taylor likes to call them "ridiculous sized burgers" Two could definitely share but you won't want to!

Commander's Palace

1403 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 899-8221

More formal but some of the best cuisine in the city! Reservations in advance strongly recommended

Parkway Bakery & Tavern

538 Hagan Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119
, (504) 482-3047

A NOLA original! Casual and great poboys and beer

Ralph's on the Park

900 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119
, (504) 488-1000

Explore City Park or NOMA and walk to Ralph's for a sophisticated meal

French Truck Coffee

1200 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 298-1115

District Donuts Sliders Brew

2209 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 570-6945

There are many locations across the city. Nice for a little pick me up

Brigtsen's Restaurant

723 Dante Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
, (504) 861-7610

Slim Goodies Diner

3322 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
, (504) 891-3447

Make a reservation or go early! They often have a long line down the street by 10am

Jacques-Imo's

8324 Oak Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
, (504) 861-0886

Blue Oak BBQ

900 North Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119
, (504) 822-2583

Olivia's favorite is the BBQ nachos

Impastato's Restaurant

3400 16th Street, Metairie, LA 70002
, (504) 455-1545

Some of the best Italian food