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Below are a few recommendations by neighborhood. There are way more amazing places than just these in New Orleans, but these are some of our favorites.

-Mid City Recs-

1000 Figs

3141 Ponce De Leon Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

Great spot for a quick bite (falafel sandwich) or a full sit down experience.

Angelo Brocato

214 North Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119

New Orleans legend. Gelato and pastries and espresso.

Banks Street Bar

4401 Banks Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

Great local bar, live music.

Bayou Beer & Wine Garden

326 North Norman C Francis Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70119

Patio bar with great food

Blue Oak BBQ

900 North Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119

Consistently great barbeque. Solid happy hour for wings + nachos

Cafe Degas

3127 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119

Mid-city establishment. French-American cuisine, tree through the restaurant.

French Truck Coffee

420 North Scott Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

Go-to for morning coffee (try the New Orleans Iced and the Babka Muffin).

MOPHO

514 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119

Asian fusion. Fantastic spring rolls and daily specials.

Pal's Lounge

949 North Rendon, New Orleans, LA 70119

A friendly neighborhood bar (ring the doorbell to get in).

Parkway Bakery & Tavern

538 Hagan Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119

If you want a really good poboy you should go to Parkway.

Taqueria Guerrero

208 North Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119

Favorite breakfast in New Orleans = baleadas from Taco G.

The Holy Ground Irish Pub

3340 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

Neighborhood watering hole.

Second Line Brewing

433 North Bernadotte Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

Family-friendly outdoor brewery w/food trucks.

--Marigny & Bywater Recs--

Anna's

2601 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Just a really good bar. Pool table, great vibe, tapas upstairs.

Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits

600 Poland Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

One of our favorite places in the world. Wine store w/a backyard and live music. Buy a bottle, grab a bucket and some glasses, sit for a while

Bao & Noodle

2266 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

Unassuming noodle shop. Everything's great. Dan Dan Noodle and whole fish rarely miss.

Flora Gallery & Coffee Shop

2600 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Timeless coffee shop. Open early, open late.

Hi-Ho Lounge

2239 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

Great music, good drinks.

Paladar 511

511 Marigny Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Upscale casual New American. Good for couples and groups.

Pizza Delicious

617 Piety, New Orleans, LA 70117

No frills pie shop w/seating and a great beer selection. Perfect for dine-in or take-out.

Vaughan's Lounge

4229 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Iconic bar. Great live music, often in the street.

--French Quarter & CBD Recs--

Bamboula's

514 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

Trad jazz hotspot. Usually lot of horns. Try and grab a seat if you can.

Cafe Negril

606 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

Great Frenchmen bar. Rarely a cover, more of a world music vibe.

Fritzel's European Jazz Pub

733 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

A haven in a storm. If you want to spend some time on Bourbon Street without the entire Bourbon Street experience, Fritzel's is perfect for you.

Preservation Hall

726 Saint Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116

If you can swing it you should really try. Best trad jazz in the city. Can buy tickets ahead of time or wait in line for hourly shows.

R Bar & Royal Street Inn

1431 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

Frenchmen-adjacent gathering spot. If you're not sure where to go you can always go to R Bar.

The Spotted Cat Music Club

623 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

A good place to point yourself if you're trying to go to Frenchmen Street. Often Standing Room Only, some of the best acts in the city.

Dat Dog

601 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

Hot dog shop with great fry specials. Open late, good hit for a quick bit on Frenchmen.

Galatoire's

209 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

One of the stalwarts of New Orleans-style dining. Gentlemen must have a coat (they'll put one on you if you forget).

Mona Lisa Restaurant

145 Spruce Street, Providence, RI 02903

Cute spot for straightforward Italian. Great vibe.

Pat O'Brien's

718 Saint Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116

Iconic Bourbon Street bar. Dueling pianos, fabulous courtyard, and the home of The Hurricane.

Pirate's Alley Cafe

622 Pirates Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116

Go for one of the oldest streets in the city, stay for the absinthe.

The Dungeon

738 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Legitimately underground punk / metal bar.

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

941 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

The oldest continually operating bar in the States. Home of the Purple Daquiri, piano in the back.

Cochon Restaurant

930 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Really well done Cajun food. Fabulous sandwiches next door at the Butcher.

Josephine Estelle

600 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Christian worked here for ~2 years. Handmade pasta, upscale Italian, immaculate vibes.

Pêche Seafood Grill

800 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Fresh seafood done all of the ways you want. A gem.

Herbsaint

701 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130

Put upscale Cajun/Creole food on the map. One of the best restaurants in the country.

The National WWII Museum

945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

The actual national WWII museum. Absolute must-see for the history buffs.

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