Mark’s guidebook
Food scene in the Quarter
Here are some of my favorites for "fine dining" - these are on the pricier side but you're in New Orleans so you gotta eat good, right, cher?
My favorite restaurant in all of New Orleans. Susan Spicer and Eason Barksdale create fresh takes on Louisiana cooking with influences from all over the world.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bayona
430 Dauphine StMy favorite restaurant in all of New Orleans. Susan Spicer and Eason Barksdale create fresh takes on Louisiana cooking with influences from all over the world.
The Queen of New Orleans cuisine. Galatoire's does not take reservations for the downstairs dining room, which is where you want to be - a classic scene of tile and crystal, noisy and fun. Gentlemen must wear a jacket (they have some at the door if you didn't bring one). The kitchen turns out classic Creole cooking; it's impossible to find a bad waiter here.
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galatoires
209 Bourbon StThe Queen of New Orleans cuisine. Galatoire's does not take reservations for the downstairs dining room, which is where you want to be - a classic scene of tile and crystal, noisy and fun. Gentlemen must wear a jacket (they have some at the door if you didn't bring one). The kitchen turns out classic Creole cooking; it's impossible to find a bad waiter here.
The best place in the central Quarter for terrific breakfast, brunch, and lunch
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stanley Restaurant
547 St Ann StThe best place in the central Quarter for terrific breakfast, brunch, and lunch
A New Orleans perennial which was reinvented a few years ago and is now on the cutting edge of fine dining in NOLA. The famous brunch is rich and delicious but lunch and dinner here are also spectacular - the chef has great ideas and executes flawlessly. $$$$ but worth it.
136 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brennan's
417 Royal StA New Orleans perennial which was reinvented a few years ago and is now on the cutting edge of fine dining in NOLA. The famous brunch is rich and delicious but lunch and dinner here are also spectacular - the chef has great ideas and executes flawlessly. $$$$ but worth it.
The same kitchen as the classic Antoine's restaurant, served in the bar at lower prices. A local's secret, revealed!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hermes Bar at Antoine's
725 St Louis StThe same kitchen as the classic Antoine's restaurant, served in the bar at lower prices. A local's secret, revealed!
Fried seafood abounds at Deanie's, and nobody does it better. But their other offerings are terrific too, including a couple of unbeatable gumbos. Out-of-towners love this place.
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter
841 Iberville StFried seafood abounds at Deanie's, and nobody does it better. But their other offerings are terrific too, including a couple of unbeatable gumbos. Out-of-towners love this place.
All the restaurants at the Royal Sonesta are good, including Mr. B.'s bistro, Desire Oyster Bar, and the fancy (and oddly named) Restaurant R'evolution. Small plates are fantastic here. A pricey option but again, worth the fare.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurant R'evolution
777 Bienville StAll the restaurants at the Royal Sonesta are good, including Mr. B.'s bistro, Desire Oyster Bar, and the fancy (and oddly named) Restaurant R'evolution. Small plates are fantastic here. A pricey option but again, worth the fare.
Many tourists go for Acme Oyster Bar, but I tend to go a few steps away to Felix's. No line, old-fashioned friendly service, and the freshest oysters anywhere.
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
7400 Lakeshore DrMany tourists go for Acme Oyster Bar, but I tend to go a few steps away to Felix's. No line, old-fashioned friendly service, and the freshest oysters anywhere.
One of the hardest tables to book in New Orleans, this wildly popular "fancy seafood" place tends toward memorably rich dishes, friendly service, and a big price tag.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
GW Fins
808 Bienville StOne of the hardest tables to book in New Orleans, this wildly popular "fancy seafood" place tends toward memorably rich dishes, friendly service, and a big price tag.
Cheap eats
24/7/365, a classic diner with friendly servers and a great jukebox. Burgers cooked under hubcaps! Tater Tots! Easy to get in except at Mardi Gras and super-busy times
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clover Grill
900 Bourbon St24/7/365, a classic diner with friendly servers and a great jukebox. Burgers cooked under hubcaps! Tater Tots! Easy to get in except at Mardi Gras and super-busy times
Good food, amazing atmosphere. Napoleon almost hung out here! Muffuletta is great.
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Napoleon House
500 Chartres StGood food, amazing atmosphere. Napoleon almost hung out here! Muffuletta is great.
A true Italian deli with some of the city's best muffulettas
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Central Grocery & Deli
923 Decatur StA true Italian deli with some of the city's best muffulettas
Pro tip: Don't get the fried chicken from the buffet. Order it and wait. It's worth the wait, best dang fried chicken in town
250 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans AvePro tip: Don't get the fried chicken from the buffet. Order it and wait. It's worth the wait, best dang fried chicken in town
Great takeout, breakfast lunch dinner and sandwiches - and they deliver! Eccentric and fun staff here.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quartermaster Deli
1100 Bourbon StGreat takeout, breakfast lunch dinner and sandwiches - and they deliver! Eccentric and fun staff here.
Very good inexpensive sandwiches and breakfast - lines can be long because it's a great value
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Johnny's Po-Boys
511 St Louis StVery good inexpensive sandwiches and breakfast - lines can be long because it's a great value
There's always a line. Get in it and wait. Order the homemade bao. Heaven!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dian Xin
1218 Decatur StThere's always a line. Get in it and wait. Order the homemade bao. Heaven!
Sightseeing
Many visitors never make it to our wonderful City Park, which has the first-rate New Orleans Museum of Art (great sculpture garden) and many attractions, including a fantastic new Children's Museum
1516 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City Park
1 Palm DrMany visitors never make it to our wonderful City Park, which has the first-rate New Orleans Museum of Art (great sculpture garden) and many attractions, including a fantastic new Children's Museum
Gorgeous park, amazing ancient live oaks, broad green spaces, lovely biking/walking loop
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StreetGorgeous park, amazing ancient live oaks, broad green spaces, lovely biking/walking loop
If you don't feel like riding on a real paddlewheel steamer, you can enjoy their daily calliope concerts from your courtyard
147 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barco de vapor Natchez
400 Toulouse StIf you don't feel like riding on a real paddlewheel steamer, you can enjoy their daily calliope concerts from your courtyard
Consejos para la ciudad
No te pierdas
Frenchmen Street has the best lineup of music clubs
Just walk up and down the street with your drink, check out the sounds coming out of the clubs, pick one and go listen
Costumbres y cultura
Act like a local! Or not!
Everybody calls each other "baby" or "honey" or "darlin" or something like that, even if they don't know you. Don't take offense, it's a term of endearment!
Frases útiles
"Tchoupitoulas Street" is pronounced "chop uh TOOL us"
Burgundy is pronounced "Bur GUN dee"
Everything in New Orleans is different from everywhere else. That's why you're here!
Viajar con niños
Amazing Children's Museum in City Park
Don't miss it - and then after the museum, there's Funland and a ride on a real kid-sized train.