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Way down yonder in New Orleans (French: La Nouvelle-Orléans), you'll find the roots of jazz and a blossoming culture that is unlike anything else on Earth. Here, the laid-back atmosphere of the riverfront South has mixed with French sophistication, Spanish style, and African-American energy to create something greater than the sum of its parts. "NOLA" is the largest city in Louisiana and one of the top tourist destinations in the United States. "Laissez les bons temps rouler" is what they say here in the Big Easy, and you too can "let the good times roll" with a cool stroll down Bourbon Street, a hot Dixieland band, and even hotter Creole cuisine. Mardi Gras may be the city's calling card, b

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  1. EatLocal restaurantFrench Quarter

    Antoine's

    Antoine's lays claim to being the oldest same family owned restaurant in the country. Opening in 1840, this French Creole restaurant is where Oysters Rockefeller was invented in the 1890s -- and the only restaurant where the original authentic Oysters Rockefeller can be eaten, as the recipe is a closely guarded secret. Your waiter is your guide here; treat them well and ask their recommendations. Before dining, ask your server for a tour of the historic restaurant. There are more than 15 dining rooms, all of which reek of tradition and are steeped in history. Make sure to take a peek down the vast and cavernous wine cellar, which can take the breath away from a true wine lover. Antoine's has opened a beautiful new bar. Step off of St. Louis and step into history.

    Mon-Sat 11:30AM-2PM and 5:30-9PM, Sun 11AM-2PM

  2. EatRestaurantFrench Quarter

    Galatoire's

    Classic Creole on Bourbon Street. Despite being in the tourist strip of Bourbon Street, locals do eat here. For the true experience, wait in line for the downstairs dining room (reservations can be made for the upstairs room, but locals don't eat there), and refuse the menu when you're seated. Let your waiter know your tastes and let him feed you.

    Tue-Sat 11:30AM-10PM, Sun noon-10PM · Wheelchair accessible

  3. EatCrepe restaurantFrench Quarter

    Mr. B's Bistro

    Storied, elegant restaurant whose signature dish is the (non-grilled) BBQ shrimp.

    Mon-Sat 11:30AM-9PM, Sun 10:30AM-9PM

  4. EatRegional restaurantFrench Quarter

    Brennan's

    One of the famous local traditions; fine Creole cuisine, known for their gourmet breakfasts. Ask to sit in the courtyard, on the balcony, or in one of the upstairs rooms. Be sure to try the Bananas Foster, which was invented here. Great for upscale New Orleans breakfast.

    Mon-Fri 9AM-1PM and 6-9PM, Sat Sun 9AM-2PM and 6-9PM

  5. EatAmerican restaurantFrench Quarter

    Sylvain

    Opened in 2010; quality food and drink in a beautiful Spanish Colonial era building.

    Fr,Sa 10:30-24:00, Su 10:30-22:00, Mo-Th 16:00-23:00 · Limited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options

  6. EatRegional restaurantFrench Quarter

    Tujague's

    Pronounced "two jacks"; despite the weird spelling, it's been here since 1856 so they must be doing something right. The locals swear by it.

    daily 5-10PM · Built 1856 · Wheelchair accessible

  7. EatRestaurantFrench Quarter

    French Market Restaurant and Bar

    Serves boiled crawfish and other down-home delicacies. Happy hour M-F 3-5PM with raw oysters $.50 each. Has downstairs restaurant and balcony seating upstairs.

    10:00-22:00 · Limited wheelchair access · Built 1803

  8. EatRestaurantUptown

    Commander's Palace

    One of the most highly regarded traditional upscale restaurants.

    Limited wheelchair access

  9. EatCentral City

    Cafe Reconcile

    Reconcile is one part tasty Creole restaurant and one part social work—the mission is to train 16-22 year-olds from the neighborhood for a career in the restaurant industry, by giving them experience and instruction for serving and line cooking. So you'll be eating well and feeling good about where your money is going. The interior is a really nice bright place to hang out too. For dessert, you must try their award-winning Bananas Foster Bread Pudding.

    Mon-Fri 11AM-2:30PM · $8-16 · Wheelchair accessible

  10. EatBywater

    Markey's Bar

    Great pub food in what can only be described as a standard, classic neighborhood bar (with a few microbrews on tap). Big juicy burgers, fresh salads, and the best wings in the neighborhood. Daily specials and crawfish on Fridays (in season).

    Mon-Thu 2-10PM, Fri Sat noon-10PM · $7-18 · Outdoor seating

  11. EatRestaurantCentral Business District

    Palace Cafe

    French Creole, noted for the seafood and duck dishes, and the luscious white chocolate bread pudding.

    11:30AM-10PM daily. Limited menu from 2:30-5:30PM · Limited wheelchair access

  12. EatRestaurantFrench Quarter

    Remoulade

    A casual spin-off of Arnaud's where you can try their famous Caesar salad dressing and the eponymous remoulade without wearing a jacket and tie. Same shrimp remoulade and gumbo as the main restaurant for a lower price.

    daily 11:30AM-midnight · Limited wheelchair access

  13. EatBarbecue restaurantBywater

    The Joint

    Excellent down home barbecue with a casual, wooden picnic table-style dining room. If you are trying to decide between Bywater BBQ and the Joint, they are both great; it's a matter of preference between the Joint's dryer style and Bywater BBQ's more wet slabs. Aim first for the ribs and the pulled pork, but really everything is great here.

    Mon-Sat 11:30AM-9PM · $7-21 · Outdoor seating

  14. EatRegional restaurantTremé

    Willie Mae's

    The sign above the front door says "Willie Mae's Restaurant", but everyone calls it "Willie Mae's Scotch House" — no, not Scotch food; the name is from when the place started out as a bar generations ago, specializing in a drink made with milk and scotch. No booze served now; just a limited delicious menu of soul food, including fried chicken and smothered pork chops with sides such as red beans, butter beans, or french fries. They are so well loved that chefs and food fans from near and far chipped in to help them rebuild and reopen after this family-owned restaurant flooded in the Katrina disaster of 2005. Lunch M-Sa, no reservations, cash only. Drive or take a cab to and from here.

    Mon-Sat 11AM-3PM · $12-25 · Takeaway

  15. EatRestaurantFrench Quarter

    Court of Two Sisters

    A place for daily brunch (with a live jazz combo) and post-night out hangover cures; beautiful courtyard.

    9AM-3PM and 5:30-10PM daily · Wheelchair accessible

  16. EatRestaurantBywater

    Elizabeth's

    This is a real local favorite, particularly for breakfast/brunch. Creole and southern food dominates the menu, which combines with friendly service and a cute setting to make for a nice meal any time of day, though. If you have a sweet tooth, don't skip the praline bacon!

    Tue-Fri 11AM-2:30PM, 6-10PM; Sat 8AM-2:30PM, 6-10PM; Sun 8AM-2:30PM · $12-28 · Outdoor seating

  17. EatDiner restaurantFrench Quarter

    Johnny's Po-Boys

    Lunch counter with some eat-in tables; one of the largest po-boy menus around. Excellent breakfast biscuit sandwich!

    Mon-Thu 8AM-3PM, Fri-Sun 8AM-4:30PM · Takeaway

  18. EatCajun & creole restaurantFrench Quarter

    Coop's Place

    You can get good Cajun food at a really good price here. Locals favorite. Best fried chicken in the city! Patrons must be 21 or older to enter due to the presence of video poker machines.

    Sun-Thu 11AM-3AM, Fri Sat 11AM-4AM · $10-15 · Wheelchair accessible

  19. EatIndian restaurantFrench Quarter

    Green Goddess

    Small restaurant tucked away on a side street serving creative dishes. Opened in 2009 and quickly became a favorite with local foodies. A few years later it's certainly been "discovered"; try to go there sometime other than the busiest days and not during the busiest dinner hours to avoid long waits for a table.

    Wed-Sun 11AM-9PM · Vegan options

  20. EatRestaurantFrench Quarter

    Bayona

    Incredible French/Euro/NOLA food by esteemed chef, Susan Spicer. Fabulous wine selections. Many locals' favorite. Must RSVP.

    Mon Tue 6-11PM, Wed-Sat 11:30AM-2PM and 6-11PM

  21. EatAfrican restaurantFrench Quarter

    Bennachin

    African food. Good lunch specials. Many vegetarian and vegan options.

    Sun-Thu 11AM-9PM, Fri Sat 11AM-10PM

  22. EatRegional restaurantTremé

    Dooky Chase

    Dooky Chase is right up there with Willy Mae's below, vying for the status of most famous soul food restaurant in the city. The chicken, unsurprisingly, is a star on the menu, but for something more interesting, try the shrimp Clemenceau. Dooky Chase has fallen on tough times following Katrina, when the owners were forced to live in a FEMA trailer, and the opening times reflect the difficulty of getting the business going again in a now depopulated neighborhood. Call ahead, since their hours are as unpredictable as the rain--they might be open when you don't expect, or closed during regular hours.

    Tue-Fri 11AM-3PM, Fri-Sat 5:30PM-9PM · $12-25

  23. EatItalian restaurantMid-City and Esplanade Ridge

    Liuzzas

    New Orleans-style down-home Italian with a Creole touch. No credit cards.

    Tue-Sun 11AM-10PM

  24. EatRegional restaurantFrench Quarter

    NOLA

    Very good, run by chef Emeril Lagasse, not quite as pricey as his namesake restaurant in the Central Business District, and not as severe a dress code.

    Mon-Wed 6-10PM, Thu-Sun 11:30AM-2PM and 6-10PM

  25. EatRestaurantFrench Quarter

    Port of Call

    Awesome, huge burgers and loaded baked potatoes. Potent drinks, parrot-head juke box. Lil slice of paradise.

    Sun-Thu 11AM-midnight, Fri Sat 11AM-1AM

  26. EatFrench Quarter

    Rampart Treehouse

    Pizza Slice Bar that serves a rich pizza menu, art, cocktails, and beer. Our space is covered from floor to ceiling in artwork that is from artists from around the globe.

    1PM-1AM · $3-30

  27. EatRestaurant7th, 8th, and Upper 9th Wards

    Sammy's Food Service & Deli

    A rough neighborhood, but some of the best cheap food in the city. Garlic roast beef po' boys, greasy diner breakfasts done right, crawfish, burgers, fried seafood, etc. It's as far from upscale as you can get, but it's dearly beloved—expect long lines around lunchtime.

    Mon-Thu 7AM-5PM, Fri 7AM-7PM, Sat 7AM-4PM · $5-13

  28. EatItalian restaurantFaubourg Marigny

    Adolfo's

    Cozy, slightly quirky yet charming Italian. Let the waiters guide you to the nightly specials.

    5:30PM-10:30PM daily

  29. EatRestaurantBywater

    Country Club

    Upscale and stylish American cuisine at great prices, with dining in a beautiful old dining room or on the veranda overlooking the pool. It's a great brunch place. Gay and straight friendly private club and pool in rear, where you can sip cocktails in the jacuzzi into the night (note that it becomes clothing optional).

    Restaurant: Sun-Thu 11AM-9PM, Fri Sat 11AM-10PM, Sun 11AM-3PM · $10-25

  30. EatRestaurantUptown

    Sucré

    Artisan gelato, cakes, chocolates and pastries prepared daily by an award winning team of pastry chefs.

    Mo-Su 08:00-22:00