Our NOLA Recommendations
Recommended Restaurants
Restaurant R'evolution
An upscale French Quarter restaurant known for creative takes on classic Cajun and Creole cuisine in an elegant setting. Best for dinner or a special occasion meal.
Commander's Palace
A legendary Garden District restaurant serving classic New Orleans Creole cuisine in a historic and beautifully restored mansion. Great for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
GW Fins
A highly regarded seafood restaurant known for exceptionally fresh fish and creative seafood dishes prepared with Gulf ingredients. Best for dinner.
Cochon Butcher
A casual sandwich shop and butcher counter known for house-made meats, charcuterie, and incredible sandwiches. Perfect for lunch.
Mister Mao
A fun and eclectic restaurant serving globally inspired dishes in a colorful, laid-back setting with constantly changing menu items. Great for dinner.
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
A beloved local spot famous for traditional New Orleans po-boys, including fried shrimp and roast beef sandwiches. Best for lunch.
Willa Jean
A bright and modern bakery and café serving excellent brunch dishes, sandwiches, and baked goods. Best for breakfast or lunch.
Cafe Amelie
A charming courtyard restaurant in the French Quarter offering modern Southern dishes in a relaxed and romantic setting. Great for lunch or dinner.
Stein's Market and Deli
A classic deli known for huge sandwiches, imported specialty foods, and a casual neighborhood vibe. Perfect for lunch.
Turkey and the Wolf
A nationally recognized sandwich shop known for creative and over-the-top sandwiches served in a fun, casual atmosphere. Great for lunch.
Recommended Cocktail Bars
The Carousel Bar & Lounge
A historic French Quarter bar famous for its rotating carousel-style bar and classic New Orleans cocktails inside the iconic Hotel Monteleone.
Bar Marilou
A stylish cocktail lounge known for its dramatic red interiors and expertly crafted cocktails in a unique library-inspired setting.
Pat O'Brien's
One of the most famous bars in New Orleans, best known for its signature Hurricane cocktail and lively courtyard featuring a historic flaming fountain.
The Victorian Lounge
A beautiful cocktail lounge inside a historic mansion on St. Charles Avenue, offering classic drinks in an elegant and relaxed setting.
Hot Tin
A beautiful cocktail lounge inside a historic mansion on St. Charles Avenue, offering classic drinks in an elegant and relaxed setting.
The Bombay Club
A classic martini bar just off Bourbon Street featuring live piano music, craft cocktails, and a relaxed old-New-Orleans atmosphere.
Chandelier Bar
A glamorous lobby bar inside the Four Seasons Hotel known for its elegant setting and expertly crafted cocktails beneath a stunning chandelier.
Recommended Jazz Bars
Mahogany Jazz Hall
An intimate French Quarter jazz venue offering classic New Orleans jazz performances in a cozy historic setting.
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
One of New Orleans’ most respected jazz clubs featuring nightly performances by incredible local and national musicians. (A great listening-room experience.)
Preservation Hall
A legendary venue dedicated to preserving traditional New Orleans jazz with intimate nightly performances in a historic space.
The Spotted Cat Music Club
A lively and beloved Frenchmen Street venue featuring nightly live jazz, swing, and brass bands in a casual atmosphere.
DBA
A popular Frenchmen Street music club known for excellent sound, craft beers, and a mix of jazz, funk, and blues performances.
Recommended Activities
The National WWII Museum
One of the top museums in the country, featuring immersive exhibits that tell the story of World War II through powerful artifacts, personal stories, and interactive displays.
Frenchmen Street Live Music
A lively street known for its concentration of live music venues, jazz clubs, and bars, making it one of the best places in the city to experience authentic New Orleans music.
Garden District Walking Tour
A beautiful historic neighborhood known for its grand mansions, oak-lined streets, and classic New Orleans architecture.
St. Charles Avenue Streetcar Ride
Ride one of the oldest continuously operating streetcar lines in the world for a scenic trip past historic homes, universities, and the Garden District.
Jackson Square & St. Louis Cathedral
One of the most iconic landmarks in New Orleans, surrounded by artists, street performers, historic buildings, and beautiful views of the Mississippi River.