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We can't wait to celebrate with you! Reminder to please RSVP by February 23, 2023 (and the sooner the better)!
We can't wait to celebrate with you! Reminder to please RSVP by February 23, 2023 (and the sooner the better)!

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Things To Do

There is truly *so* much to do in New Orleans (that's why we love it), and there's something for everyone (who's at least a little bit fun). Here are some of our personal favs, mostly restaurants, with a focus on the downtown area.

Paladar 511

511 Marigny Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

If you're staying at the Hampton Inn on Elysian Fields, this is conveniently right next door. If you're not staying there, I'd still consider this restaurant a must. Excellent Italian food.

Sneaky Pickle & Bar Brine

3200 Burgundy Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Sneaky Pickle by day. Bar Brine by night. This restaurant has lots of great vegetarian and vegan options, but truly something great for everyone.

The Country Club

634 Louisa Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

This is an excellent restaurant, but the real star is the pool and hot tub space in the back. Excellent drinks, great vibes. $20 to access the pool for non-members.

Bar Pomona

2352 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

An EXCELLENT, small neighborhood restaurant. Get the Fig Leaf Martini... even if you think you don't like martinis... trust us. Lasagna served on Mondays only!

Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits

600 Poland Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

Choose your favorite wine from the cellar, then head to the courtyard for live music and tapas. This place can be busy and they don't take reservations, so head over on the earlier side if you'd like to have dinner here. A full bar is also available.

Frenchmen Street

Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA

Live music and an art market! Plenty of jazz to choose from.

Alma Cafe

800 Louisa Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Great Honduran food for an excellent brunch or dinner!

St. Roch Market

2381 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

Lots of wonderful food vendors here with a great bar (and just down the street form our house).

Elizabeth's

601 Gallier Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Great brunch with New Orleans classics. there's usually a wait.

Crescent Park

2300 North Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Take a stroll along the waterfront and get a great view of downtown New Orleans.

Port of Call

838 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116

Excellent burgers and big drinks.

Sylvain

625 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Take a break from exploring the French Quarter and grab a delicious cocktail in the courtyard.

Café Du Monde

813 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

A classic! Beignets and coffee!

R Bar & Royal Street Inn

1431 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

Great casual bar. The Agave Gardens frozen drink is excellent.

United Apparel Liquidators

518 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

This is our favorite place to shop. It's liquidated designer clothing, so there are deals to be found and very high quality. Proceed with caution ($).

Royal Street

Royal Street, New Orleans, LA

Fun street to stroll with art galleries, antiques, and street musicians.

Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden

1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA 70124

A beautiful sculpture garden in City park.

Tree of Life

East Drive, New Orleans, LA 70118

A majestic tree that is estimated to be from 200 to 800 years old. If you take the street car over to Audubon Park make sure to go see it.

Maple Leaf Bar

8316 Oak Street, New Orleans, LA 70118

A very fun bar with some of the best live music. check the schedule to see what's happening at the Maple Leaf!

Tipitina's

501 Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115

Yet another landmark music venue.

The National WWII Museum

945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

One of the biggest attractions in New Orleans. You cant see it all in one day.

Turkey and the Wolf

739 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130

One of the best lunch spots. Definitely try the chicken pot pie.

The Exchange Pickleball + Bar

2120 Rousseau Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

A brightly lit and serious pickleball bar. They also have 1 ping pong table and corn hole.

Creole Creamery

4924 Prytania Street, New Orleans, LA 70115

A very popular ice cream shop with tons of flavor options.

Parish Parlor

1912 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

One of our favorite ice cream parlors. Definitely get a waffle cone.

Frenchmen Grocery Deli

602 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

Cheap and delicious Banh Mi

Ayu Bakehouse

801 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Delicious baked goods

Petite Clouet Café

3100 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Great coffee with a happy hour from 4pm to close.

Satsuma Cafe

3218 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Great coffee and breakfast spot.

Bywater Bakery

3624 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Good coffee and breakfast options

Parleaux Beer Lab

634 Lesseps Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Great local brewery with the occasional food pop-up.

Vaughan's Lounge

4229 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

fun dive bar. Cash only

B J's Lounge

4301 Burgundy Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Great sports bar. I've definitely paid with a card despite what Google says.

Markey's Bar

640 Louisa Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Fun sports bar. Sometimes they have food and its good!

Rosalita's Backyard Tacos

3304 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

Good, Cheap Mexican food and drinks.

N7

1117 Montegut Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Delicious French/American restaurant with a beautiful outdoor space.

Junction Bar & Grill

3021 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

Great place for a burger and beer. They have other things as well which are delicious,

Saturn Bar

3067 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

They often have live music and its incredible. Great bar with fun vibes.

St. Coffee

2718 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

Good coffee and baked goods.

Morrow's

2438 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

Delicious New Orleans cuisine. It can get busy, so you might have to wait.

St Roch Tavern

1200 Saint Roch Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

Cash only dive bar with amazing Colombian food. The food vendor takes cards.

Baby’s

2400 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

Good coffee, baked goods and breakfast sandwiches.

New Orleans Boulder Lounge

2360 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

The only climbing gym in NOLA. It's small but fun!

Marie's Bar and Kitchen

2483 Burgundy Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Cash only dive with great burgers (Only on certain days, but the food vendor takes cards.)

Anna's

2601 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

One of our favorite bars. They have rotating food vendors and music sometimes.

R Bar & Royal Street Inn

1431 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

Fun dive bar

The Orange Couch

2339 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Good coffee and Ice cream.

The Spotted Cat Music Club

623 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Your best bet for music on Frenchman.

MaMou

942 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

Not cheap but worth every penny. Its small and busy, so make reservations ahead of time.

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

941 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

The oldest bar in the US. It's also at the end of Bourbon St, so its not as nasty.

Jackson Square

New Orleans, LA 70116

A very pretty park at the heart of the French quarter.

Treasure Chest Casino

5050 Williams Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70065

River boat casino!

okay bar

1700 Port Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Great bar with food and music. I'm not sure if the food and music is everyday though

Bud Rips Old 9th Ward Bar

900 Piety, New Orleans, LA 70117

Fun bar with billiards, and music sometimes.

The Franklin

2600 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Delicious restaurant with a good happy hour

Horn's Eatery

2440 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Delicious breakfast spot.

Arabella Casa Di Pasta

2258 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

Great restaurant, Although it can sometimes take a while.

Hi-Ho Lounge

2239 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

Great dive with music most nights.

Emporium Arcade Bar

2231 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

Arcade bar!

The Elysian Bar

2317 Burgundy Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Beautiful restaurant with great cocktails

Dian Xin

1218 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

Delicious Chinese food.

Royal Sushi & Bar

1913 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

Great sushi spot. Try the fried cheese cake.

Budsi’s Authentic Thai

1760 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

Our favorite Thai spot with a full bar.

Cane and Table

1113 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

Wonderful French quarter cocktail and food spot.

Sylvain

625 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Beautiful restaurant with delicious food and drinks.

The Will & The Way

719 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Great cocktails and snacks with a nice outdoor space.

Preservation Hall

726 Saint Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116

Historic music venue. Buy tickets ahead of time

Seaworthy

630 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Delicious seafood restaurant

Pêche Seafood Grill

800 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

One of our favorite restaurants. You'll need reservations for dinner, but sometimes there's room at the bar.

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