Brian’s Guide to New Orleans
Top 5 Dinner
Intimate atmosphere w/ courtyard seating. Great dinner and cocktail menu. Would also recommend sister restaurant Meauxbar.
150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sylvain
625 Chartres StIntimate atmosphere w/ courtyard seating. Great dinner and cocktail menu. Would also recommend sister restaurant Meauxbar.
Rich, delicious creole Italian food on Frenchman St. Super cozy quaint atmosphere. Does not take reservations
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adolfo's
611 Frenchmen StRich, delicious creole Italian food on Frenchman St. Super cozy quaint atmosphere. Does not take reservations
Amazing Italian restaurant. The owner is always there so be sure to introduce yourself to Irene! She is the best
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Irene's
529 Bienville StAmazing Italian restaurant. The owner is always there so be sure to introduce yourself to Irene! She is the best
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveDelicious hamburgers and strong drinks
Palm&Pine
308 N Rampart StNew restaurant but our current favorite
Top 5 breakfast/brunch
The Court of Two Sisters
613 Royal StGreat food and atmosphere
Delicious french pastries and cozy cafe in the back of the quarter
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Croissant D'Or Patisserie
617 Ursulines AveDelicious french pastries and cozy cafe in the back of the quarter
Buffa's
1001 Esplanade AveFun Sunday jazz brunch
Great local food just a few blocks from the house on Esplanade
201 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade AveGreat local food just a few blocks from the house on Esplanade
One of our favorite breakfast spots in the Bywater. Get the Praline Bacon!
442 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StOne of our favorite breakfast spots in the Bywater. Get the Praline Bacon!
Top 5 Lunch
$0.25 martinis and affordable 3 course gourmet lunch during weekdays only
574 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington Ave$0.25 martinis and affordable 3 course gourmet lunch during weekdays only
Solid lunch spot for classic gourmet New Orleans fare. Get the BBQ shrimp!
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mr. B's Bistro
201 Royal StreetSolid lunch spot for classic gourmet New Orleans fare. Get the BBQ shrimp!
Friday lunch here is legendary. Be prepared to wait in line on the sidewalk. Formal attire
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galatoires
209 Bourbon StFriday lunch here is legendary. Be prepared to wait in line on the sidewalk. Formal attire
Best fried chicken you will ever put in your mouth
673 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetBest fried chicken you will ever put in your mouth
Some of the best poboys in town. This is President Obama's favorite spot when he visits
681 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveSome of the best poboys in town. This is President Obama's favorite spot when he visits
Top 5 Happy Hour
$0.50 oysters and half off cocktails, beer and wine
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Luke
333 St Charles Ave$0.50 oysters and half off cocktails, beer and wine
Domenica
123 Baronne Sthalf price gourmet pizza and cocktails
A real local gem owned by our neighbor, Rodney. It's not open regularly. He opens it up whenever he wants to drink with his friends. Always open for Friday happy hour fish fry and Saints games. A vestige of the old New Orleans
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little People's Place
1226 Barracks StA real local gem owned by our neighbor, Rodney. It's not open regularly. He opens it up whenever he wants to drink with his friends. Always open for Friday happy hour fish fry and Saints games. A vestige of the old New Orleans
Effervescence
1036 North Rampart StreetGreat champagne bar with good food
Cocktail bar on North Rampart that always has good happy hour specials
173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Tonique
820 N Rampart StCocktail bar on North Rampart that always has good happy hour specials
Top 5 Bars
Gotta get your sazerac here. This is where it started. Must visit during Christmas to see the lobby decorations inside the Roosevelt Hotel
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Casa Sazerac
101 Magazine StGotta get your sazerac here. This is where it started. Must visit during Christmas to see the lobby decorations inside the Roosevelt Hotel
Grab a stool on the rotating bar and order a "goody"
251 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carousel Bar
214 Royal StGrab a stool on the rotating bar and order a "goody"
One of our favorite dive bars in the marigny. Stop in here late at night and get a $5 high life and jameson. They also do a Friday happy hour shrimp or crawfish boil (during the season).
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
R Bar
1431 Royal StOne of our favorite dive bars in the marigny. Stop in here late at night and get a $5 high life and jameson. They also do a Friday happy hour shrimp or crawfish boil (during the season).
luxuriate in swanky French salon vibes with an apertif happy hour. located in the Maison de la Luz (Ace Hotel's newest NOLA hotel)
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Marilou
544 Carondelet Stluxuriate in swanky French salon vibes with an apertif happy hour. located in the Maison de la Luz (Ace Hotel's newest NOLA hotel)
Cure was the 2018 winner of James Beard Award for Outstanding Cocktail Program..and is definitely a must visit if you're into cocktails. There's also a location at the new airport!
244 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cure
4905 Freret StCure was the 2018 winner of James Beard Award for Outstanding Cocktail Program..and is definitely a must visit if you're into cocktails. There's also a location at the new airport!
Top 5 music venues
Always good local music. Can get crowded
521 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StAlways good local music. Can get crowded
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen Stgood local music. great beer selection
There is usually a fun brass band playing on the corner of Frenchman St and Chartres St on weekend nights
655 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frenchmen Street
There is usually a fun brass band playing on the corner of Frenchman St and Chartres St on weekend nights
Good chill spot for classic jazz in the Ritz Carlton
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Davenport Lounge
921 Canal StGood chill spot for classic jazz in the Ritz Carlton
A wine bar with live music in the back yard. Can get very crowded on weekends so go early
839 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveA wine bar with live music in the back yard. Can get very crowded on weekends so go early
Top 5 night clubs
Fun late night dance club/bar in the marigny
673 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetFun late night dance club/bar in the marigny
30°/-90°
520 Frenchmen StDance club and music venue on Frenchman St
Probably the best dance club in the quarter. Also an entertainment venue so check ahead to see what is happening when you want to visit
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One Eyed Jacks
Probably the best dance club in the quarter. Also an entertainment venue so check ahead to see what is happening when you want to visit
Dance club more geared towards the younger crowd (like college age)
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gold Mine Saloon
701 Dauphine StDance club more geared towards the younger crowd (like college age)
Oz New Orleans
800 Bourbon StBest gay dance club