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April 22, 2023
New Orleans, LA

Hailey & William

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Eat, Drink, Do

Listed below are some of our favorite restaurants, bars, and activities to check out while you’re in New Orleans. We’ve included options in the French Quarter/Downtown (close to the hotel blocks) as well as Uptown (where the ceremony and reception will be). We recommend making reservations in advance!

Arnaud's

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

Classic New Orleans restaurant for brunch, lunch or dinner in the French Quarter. Jackets preferred for men. 4-minute walk from the hotels.

Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar

739 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 522-4440

William’s favorite oysters. Located on Bourbon Street; just a 4-minute walk from the hotels.

Galatoire's

209 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 525-2021

Famous New Orleans restaurant in the heart of the French Quarter on Bourbon Street. Always great for lunch or dinner, but be sure to make a reservation in advance. Jackets required for men after 5pm. 4-minute walk from the hotels.

Mother's Restaurant

401 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 523-9656

Casual restaurant famous for po-boys and classic southern dining. 12-minute walk from the hotels.

Herbsaint

701 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 524-4114

A fun setting for lunch or dinner. Italian and French cuisine with a New Orleans twist. 13-minute walk from the hotels.

August

301 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 299-9777

Award-winning upscale restaurant known for great dinner and wine. 10-minute walk from the hotels.

Brennan's

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

A New Orleans restaurant tradition housed in a historic pink mansion dating back to 1795. Famous for their Creole cuisine and inventing Bananas Foster. 8-minute walk from the hotels.

Tableau

616 Saint Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116
, (504) 934-3463

Classic New Orleans restaurant located right on Jackson Square. Be sure to ask for a table on the balcony. 13-minute walk from the hotels.

Justine

225 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 218-8533

Lively, upbeat French restaurant great for a group dinner or date night. 7-minute walk from the hotels.

Mr. B's Bistro

201 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 523-2078

Special-occasion restaurant in the heart of the French Quarter. Famous for its Creole cuisine. Great for lunch or dinner. Just a 4-minute walk from the hotels.

GW Fins

808 Bienville Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
, (504) 581-3467

Delicious seafood restaurant in the French Quarter. Great option for dinner on Friday night before the welcome party. 4-minute walk from the hotels.

Bourbon House

144 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 522-0111

Classic New Orleans restaurant and bar located directly on Bourbon Street. 3-minute walk from the hotels.

Dat Dog

601 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
, (504) 309-3362

Casual lunch spot (with several locations) known for their delicious hot dogs and funky New Orleans art. Check out their location on Frenchmen street just a 6-minute ride from the hotels.

Meril

424 Girod Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 526-3745

A casual Emeril Lagasse restaurant serving New American plates, cocktails and local beer. Great for lunch or dinner. 6-minute ride from the hotels. Close to the WWII Museum.

Pêche Seafood Grill

800 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 522-1744

Beloved Seafood restaurant. Great for lunch or dinner. 6-minute ride from the hotels.

Cochon Restaurant

930 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 588-2123

Charming, historic restaurant specializing in pork dishes and Cajun eats. Great for lunch or dinner. 7-minute ride from the hotels.

Paladar 511

511 Marigny Street, New Orleans, LA 70117
, (504) 509-6782

Located in the Marigny, this warehouse-turned-italian joint provides an eclectic and fun atmosphere. Great for brunch or dinner. 7-minute ride from the hotels.

Luke

333 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 378-2840

This local spot Downtown is great for breakfast/brunch and happy hour. 8-minute walk from the hotels.

Sylvain

625 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 265-8123

Located just a block off of Jackson Square in the French Quarter, Sylvain is an elegant gastropub with cocktails and American fare in a former carriage house with courtyard seats. 12-minute walk from the hotels.

Cane and Table

1113 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
, (504) 581-1112

Cozy cocktail bar and restaurant built into an old carriage house in the heart of the French Quarter. Great courtyard for daytime eating/drinking. 20-minute walk (1 mile) or 6-minute ride from the hotels.

The Will & The Way

719 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 354-1139

Laid-back French Quarter bar with courtyard and food ranging from charcuterie and burgers, to salads and bar snacks. Great for a casual dinner in the Quarter or meeting a group for drinks. 10-minute walk from the hotels.

Jewel of the South

1026 Saint Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
, (504) 265-8816

Charming restaurant with a garden courtyard. Perfect for daytime eating/drinking. 7-minute walk from the hotels.

Clancy's Restaurant

6100 Annunciation Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
, (504) 895-1111

Hailey and William’s favorite restaurant. Classic New Orleans fare in an Uptown home. Be sure to make a reservation in advance and order at least one order of the oysters and brie – our favorite single bite of food! Jackets preferred for men. 17-minute ride from the hotels.

Saba

5757 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
, (504) 324-7770

Delicious Mediterranean restaurant on Magazine Street. Fill up on their great homemade pita and hummus – we recommend the Brussels Sprouts and Blue Crab hummus to be specific. 14-minute ride from the hotels.

La Petite Grocery

4238 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
, (504) 891-3377

Made-from-scratch Louisiana fare in a quaint cottage that housed a grocery store in the 1800s. Located on Magazine Street and great for any meal. 12-minute ride from the hotels.

Patois

6078 Laurel Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
, (504) 895-9441

Very similar to Clancy’s, classic creole french in an Uptown home. Be sure to make a reservation in advance. 17-minute ride from the hotels.

Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar

5240 Annunciation Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
, (504) 899-9126

Famous hole in the wall restaurant with the best po-boys in town. Expect a line out the door if you go around lunch or dinner. 14-minute ride from the hotels.

St James Cheese Company - Warehouse District

641 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 304-1485

Casual lunch spot with great sandwiches and salads. There is a location in the Warehouse District (6-minute ride or 15-minute walk from the hotels) and Uptown on Prytania Street.

The Camellia Grill

626 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
, (504) 309-2679

Famous breakfast, lunch and dinner diner Uptown. A nicer, original version of The Waffle House known for their omelets, burgers and freezes (milkshakes). 13-minute ride from the hotels, or hop on the streetcar (Canal Street) and it can take you directly there!

Turkey and the Wolf

739 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 218-7428

Named America’s Best New Restaurant in 2017, Turkey and the Wolf serves inventive sandwiches and cocktails in a quirky, colorful space. 13-minute ride from the hotels.

Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar

4338 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115
, (504) 293-3474

Classic cajun dining in the heart of Uptown. Great frozen drinks. 11-minute ride from the hotels.

French Toast

1035 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
, (504) 300-5518

French Quarter café specializing in breakfast fare and sweet + savory delicacies. 7-minute ride or 20-minute walk from the hotels.

Willa Jean

611 O'Keefe Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
, (504) 509-7334

Casual southern bakery restaurant. Perfect for a coffee and breakfast pastry to-go or a sit-down breakfast/brunch. Located Downtown in the CBD, it’s a 7-minute ride or 12-minute walk from the hotels.

Ruby Slipper Cafe

204 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 420-6500

Fun café offering all-day brunch and cocktails. There are various locations, including one on Decatur just an 8-minute walk (.4 mile) from the hotels.

Molly's Rise and Shine

2368 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 302-1896

Funky breakfast spot on Magazine Street. 11-minute ride from the hotels.

BEARCAT CBD

845 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 766-7399

Great breakfast or lunch. 6-minute ride and 15-minute walk from the hotels. There’s another location Uptown on Jena Street.

Birdy's Behind The Bower

1320 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 302-2992

Hailey’s parents have breakfast here every Saturday. Great for a boozy group brunch. Located in the Lower Garden District, Birdy’s is a 9-minute ride from the hotels.

Hot Tin

2031 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 323-1500

Located on the roof of the Pontchartrain Hotel, Hot Tin is an intimate cocktail bar with the best view in the city. It’s Uptown, an easy 10-minute ride from the hotels.

The Chloe

4125 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115
, (504) 541-5500

Fun boutique hotel to grab cocktails, located right on St. Charles in the heart of Uptown. 11-minute ride from the hotels.

Columns

3811 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115
, (504) 899-9308

Located in an 1883 mansion, the Columns is a historic hotel with a charming atmosphere and great cocktails. Located right on St. Charles, if you’ve been to Mardi Gras, you will recognize this iconic spot 😊. 11-minute ride from the hotels.

Fat Harry's

4330 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115
, (504) 895-9582

This bar is a staple of Uptown New Orleans. Located on St. Charles right next to Superior Seafood. 11-minute ride from the hotels.

The Tchoup Yard

405 Third Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Fun outdoor bar; perfect for day drinking. Located Uptown, it’s a 10-minute ride from the hotels.

Davenport Lounge

921 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
, (504) 670-2828

Incredible jazz lounge located right in The Ritz-Carlton. Fun place to grab drinks and listen to local live music.

French 75 Bar

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

One of the top five bars in the country. Amazing cocktails. Attached to the legendary Arnaud’s Restaurant. 4-minute walk from the hotels.

The Carousel Bar & Lounge

214 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 523-3341

Famous bar located in Hotel Monteleone, known for its rotating bar top. 6-minute walk from the hotels.

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

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

Classic Piano bar located at the very north end of Bourbon Street. Built in the 1700s, Lafitte’s is one of the oldest bars in the country. A great destination if you want to walk down Bourbon Street from the hotels.

Pat O'Brien's

718 Saint Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116
, (504) 525-4823

No description necessary. Best courtyard in New Orleans. Known for creating the hurricane and its famous piano bar.

PJ's Coffee

501 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 207-4100

Hailey’s favorite coffee in the world. Various locations, including one just 1/2 mile away from the hotels. Hailey’s order: Protein Velvet Ice. William’s order: Granita.

Café Du Monde

848 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
, (800) 772-2927

Legendary New Orleans beignets and coffee. Walk Jackson Square (across the street) before or after.

The National WWII Museum

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

The #1 tourist destination in New Orleans and the official WWII museum of the United States. You could spend endless hours here. Located Downtown in the CBD, it’s an 8-minute ride or 20-minute walk from the hotels.

Shop on Magazine Street

Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA

Magazine Street features six miles of some of the best shopping and restaurants in New Orleans. Some of Hailey’s favorite areas: Nashville-Jefferson: Start by getting lunch at Saba (Nashville Ave & Magazine St), then walk down to shop at Dirty Coast, Hazelnut, Jean Therapy, and more, and don’t forget to grab a coffee at PJ’s! (Jefferson Ave & Magazine St) Louisiana-Eighth St: Get lunch at Dat Dog or breakfast at Slim Goodies, have beers at The Bulldog, shop at local stores like Lucy Rose

New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA)

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

Take the streetcar to City Park and visit NOMA, the city's oldest fine arts institution hosting a permanent collection of almost 40,000 objects.

Hansen's Sno-Bliz

4801 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
, (504) 891-9788

Best snowballs ever. If the line's too long, we also love Williams Plum Street Snowballs on Burdette Street (Uptown).

Walk Audubon Park

6400 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118

Picturesque Uptown park right next to Tulane University. Known for its beautiful oak trees.

Arts District New Orleans

Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (225) 205-9416

Located on and around the 300-500 blocks of Julia Street in the Warehouse District. Features cutting-edge art galleries, museums, and some of the best restaurants and bars in New Orleans.

Audubon Zoo

6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118

Consistently one of the country’s top-ranked zoos. Located Uptown right behind Audubon Park.

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 565-3033

Voted as one of the top five aquariums in the country. Less than a mile away from the hotels.

Golf at City Park

Celebration Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124

Public golf course in the city’s largest park

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