Things To Do
Breakfast & Brunch
Bearcat Baked
Awesome Breakfast Cafe - They also have a more formal restaurant but you need reservations or its a wait at Bearcat CBD.
La Boulangerie
Classic French bakery perfect for breakfast or lunch before exploring Magazine Street.
Café Du Monde
A Must-Visit in New Orleans! If you're up for an early morning walk, be sure to stop by Café du Monde before 9 a.m. to enjoy the best beignets and their famous frozen coffee. For a quicker experience and if you do not want a table, skip the wait and head around back for takeout—it’s always a shorter line. Trust us, it’s a delicious way to start your day.
Molly's Rise and Shine
Funky, local breakfast spot full of New Orleans charm.
Willa Jean
Good breakfast! Located in New Orleans' CBD, Willa Jean brings Southern-inspired flavors to life with a menu rooted in local ingredients and bold, comforting dishes.
Atchafalaya
Voted best brunch spot in the city by famous celebrity of Nola - Christian Motter. Nestled in the Irish Channel of New Orleans, Atchafalaya Restaurant exudes rustic elegance in a cozy creole cottage.
Lunch Favorites
Turkey and the Wolf
A retro lunch spot! A must try if visiting New Orleans.
Frankie & Johnny's
Classic New Orleans Food for a casual lunch - Cozy, dimly lit bistro specializing in fried seafood dishes, po' boys & Cajun-Creole fare.
St James Cheese Company
My favorite lunch spot with cheese boards, salads and amazing sandwiches! A short walk from the hotel.
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
Sam's favorite Po-Boy Spot: Longtime (since 1911) neighborhood hangout with a patio known for classic-style po' boys.
Port of Call
Fun fact! One of the first places Sam and Tricia went on a date to in New Orleans. Amazing burgers and baked potatoes. Worth the trek across the french quarter.
Francolini's
Heard its the best italian deli in New Orleans!
Dinner Spots & Bars
Meril
Great Dinner Spot - Be sure to book a reservation. A casual Emeril Lagasse spot serving area-sourced New American plates, plus cocktails & local beer. Right around the corner from the Venue - Where Tricia & Sam had their first date in New Orleans.
Herbsaint
Upscale French & American fare in an airy space with St. Charles Avenue views & outdoor seats. Make sure to book a reservation as this place gets busy! Awesome for lunch or dinner.
Compère Lapin
Just steps from the wedding venue, you'll find an upscale dinner spot. Fun fact: It’s where Tricia met Sam’s family for the first time! A sophisticated eatery serving Caribbean- and European-accented takes on New Orleans flavors.
Toups Meatery
An amazing dinner spot in mid-city and worth the uber...Owned by famous Iron chef Isaac Toups - It is a true Carnivore-lover menu of Cajun dishes plus cocktail pitchers in a rustic space with a patio.
Cochon Restaurant
Traditional Cajun food! The best Boudin I have ever had.
Luke
Good Cajun food! Make reservations :)
Delacroix
New restaurant on the riverfront downtown! Good classic New Orleans food. Make sure to book a reservation!
Forbidden Pizza
Good pizza spot near the hotel!
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
Fun outdoor wine bar often with live music on the weekends!
Bayou Bar
Fun Jazz Bar
The Carousel Bar & Lounge
A new orleans must do! This classic haunt at the Hotel Monteleone has a circular bar that revolves like a carousel.
Arts & Fun Streets
The National WWII Museum
The coolest Museum I have ever been to!
New Orleans Museum of Art
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
Magazine Street
Start at La Boulangerie for breakfast/lunch- https://laboulangerienola.com; Address: 4600 Magazine Street and walk down Magazine to see local boutiques and fun shops!
Frenchmen Street
Looking for some live local jazz bars? Hit Frenchman street. Some fun bars we would recommend include: Bamboulas and the Spotted Cat
