Timeline
17:44
Grab a bite at Antoine's. As the oldest same-family-owned restaurant in the country, it is the perfect historic start. Order the Oysters Rockefeller, invented here in the 1890s, to set the tone for the evening.
18:14
Walk six minutes to Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop. Arrive just before sunset to find a seat near the window or in the main room. The candlelit interior and stories of pirate Jean Lafitte provide a dramatic backdrop as the light fades outside.
18:59
Head to New Orleans Jazz Park. This spot in Dutch Alley often features free live music on weekend afternoons and into the evening. It is the ideal place to listen to jazz as the city transitions from dusk to night.
19:29
End the night at Napoleon House. Walk twelve minutes here for a drink in a building that has not been repainted inside since World War I. The classical music playing over the sound system and the historic atmosphere make it a perfect close to an evening out.
Local tip
Antoine's is open for lunch and dinner on weekdays and Saturdays. Check the route to New Orleans Jazz Park from your starting point, as the walk is short but involves navigating the French Quarter streets.
Check before you go
- Antoine's hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-14:00, 17:30-21:00; Su 11:00-14:00.
- Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop is open Mo-Su 10:00-02:00.
- New Orleans Jazz Park events vary; check for live music schedules.
- Napoleon House is open Mo-Su 11:00-22:00.
Worth knowing
- Antoine's is open at 17:44 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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