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New Orlean Bests

New Orlean Bests

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Created by Amber • Updated On: January 7, 2019
Erin Rose is one of New Orlean Bests.

1. Erin Rose

8.8
811 Conti St (at Bourbon St), New Orleans, LA
Irish Pub · French Quarter · 141 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Came in for the pork belly poboy, stayed for the frozen irish coffee. 10/10 would recommend.

Killer Po-boys is one of New Orlean Bests.

2. Killer Po-boys

8.5
811 Conti St (Bourbon), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 79 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: The pork belly poboy - NOLA rum ginger glaze, lime slaw, and garlic aioli - was one of the best things I ate in NOLA. And that's saying something. One of the best sandwiches anywhere.

Mother's Restaurant is one of New Orlean Bests.

3. Mother's Restaurant

8.2
401 Poydras St (at Tchoupitoulas St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 479 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Gumbo, jambalaya and bread pudding - all winners. If I had to pick one? I'd be grumpy about having to choose but would maybe go with the jambalaya.

LOA new orleans is one of New Orlean Bests.

4. LOA new orleans

8.8
221 Camp St (Gravier St.), New Orleans, LA
Hotel Bar · Central Business District · 29 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Some of the best cocktails anywhere. Inventive and super varied and all well balanced. A highlight of the whole trip.

Bao & Noodle is one of New Orlean Bests.

5. Bao & Noodle

2700 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
Restaurant · Bywater · 4 tips and reviews
Parkway Bakery & Tavern is one of New Orlean Bests.

6. Parkway Bakery & Tavern

9.3
538 Hagan Ave (at Toulouse St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Bayou St. John · 203 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: The surf and turf is worth the hype. The golden fried shrimp were perfection 👌

Willie Mae's Scotch House is one of New Orlean Bests.

7. Willie Mae's Scotch House

2401 Saint Ann St (Tonti Street), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Treme - Lafitte · 183 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: "Best fried chicken in America" - Yup it was incredible. But the bread pudding we had for dessert was even better. ...Does that make it the best bread pudding in the world?

International House Hotel is one of New Orlean Bests.

8. International House Hotel

8.2
221 Camp St, New Orleans, LA
Hotel · Central Business District · 34 tips and reviews
Willa Jean is one of New Orlean Bests.

9. Willa Jean

9.2
611 Okeefe Ave (Girod St), New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Central Business District · 108 tips and reviews
New Orleans City Park is one of New Orlean Bests.

10. New Orleans City Park

9.5
City Park Ave (at Marconi Dr), New Orleans, LA
Park · City Park · 114 tips and reviews
Bourbon House is one of New Orlean Bests.

11. Bourbon House

8.1
144 Bourbon St (at Iberville St.), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Business District · 206 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Bourbon milkshakes on tap! ...To go

Café du Monde is one of New Orlean Bests.

12. Café du Monde

8.7
800 Decatur St (at The French Market), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 1561 tips and reviews
Arts District Bike Rental is one of New Orlean Bests.

13. Arts District Bike Rental

1121 Margaret Place (First block of Prytania), New Orleans, LA
Bike Rental · Lower Garden District · 2 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Great beater bikes for rent, great price. Was super happy to find this place.

DISTRICT. Donuts. Sliders. Brew. is one of New Orlean Bests.

14. DISTRICT. Donuts. Sliders. Brew.

8.9
2209 Magazine St (Jackson), New Orleans, LA
Donut Shop · Irish Channel · 198 tips and reviews
Creole Creamery is one of New Orlean Bests.

15. Creole Creamery

9.3
4924 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA
Ice Cream Parlor · Uptown · 123 tips and reviews
The Carousel Bar & Lounge is one of New Orlean Bests.

16. The Carousel Bar & Lounge

8.8
214 Royal St (in Hotel Monteleone), New Orleans, LA
Hotel Bar · French Quarter · 273 tips and reviews
Cafe Amelie is one of New Orlean Bests.

17. Cafe Amelie

8.6
912 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 116 tips and reviews
Jean Laffitte National Historical Park & Preserve is one of New Orlean Bests.

18. Jean Laffitte National Historical Park & Preserve

8.7
6588 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA
National Park · 10 tips and reviews
Sylvain is one of New Orlean Bests.

19. Sylvain

9.0
625 Chartres St (at Wilkinson St.), New Orleans, LA
Gastropub · French Quarter · 152 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Sit in back, it's adorable.

Morning Call is one of New Orlean Bests.

20. Morning Call

City Park - Casino Building, New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · City Park · 68 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Beignets.... actually better than Cafe Du Monde. I didn't believe it until I tried them for myself. Also a super nice setting in City Park.