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French Quarter History and Lunch

Start at the quietest hour, grab a Creole lunch, and end with a drink in a historic building.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 11:30

    Antenna

    Walk to Antenna. The gallery opens at 12:00, so arrive by 11:30 to beat the midday crowds and enjoy the space while it is still quiet.

  2. 11:40

    Mr. B's Bistro

    Walk to Mr. B's Bistro for lunch. The restaurant opens at 11:30, making it the perfect spot for a early meal. Order the signature BBQ shrimp and enjoy the elegant atmosphere.

  3. 12:30

    Brennan's

    Stroll to Brennan's. This famous spot is known for its gourmet breakfasts and Bananas Foster. Even after lunch, you can enjoy a dessert or coffee in the courtyard or upstairs rooms.

  4. 13:00

    Napoleon House

    End your visit at Napoleon House. This 200-year-old building is a classic spot for a drink. The interior has not been repainted since World War I, and you can listen to classical music playing in the background.

Local tip

Mr. B's Bistro and Brennan's are both in the French Quarter and within walking distance of each other. Napoleon House is also nearby, making this a compact and historic loop.

Check before you go

  • Antenna is open We-Su 12:00-17:00. Arrive before 12:00 to enter.
  • Mr. B's Bistro is open Mo-Sa 11:30-21:00 and Su 10:30-21:00.
  • Brennan's is open Mo-Fr 09:00-13:00,18:00-21:00 and Sa,Su 09:00-14:00,18:00-21:00.
  • Napoleon House is open Mo-Su 11:00-22:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to New Orleans (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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