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Best of the Big Easy

Best of the Big Easy

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Created by Rob • Updated On: January 20, 2024

A list of some of my favorite places that I have had the fortunate opportunity to visit while in the Emerald City. Should be a little bit of everything for everyone.

Chandelier Bar is one of Best of the Big Easy.

1. Chandelier Bar

New Orleans, LA
Hotel Bar · Central Business District · No tips or reviews
The Carousel Bar & Lounge is one of Best of the Big Easy.

2. The Carousel Bar & Lounge

8.8
214 Royal St (in Hotel Monteleone), New Orleans, LA
Hotel Bar · French Quarter · 273 tips and reviews
Shaya is one of Best of the Big Easy.

3. Shaya

9.1
4213 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Israeli Restaurant · Touro · 80 tips and reviews
Crabby Jack's is one of Best of the Big Easy.

4. Crabby Jack's

7.9
428 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA
Seafood Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews
Mandina's Restaurant is one of Best of the Big Easy.

5. Mandina's Restaurant

8.2
3800 Canal St (S. Cortez St.), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Mid-City · 67 tips and reviews
Bacchanal Wine is one of Best of the Big Easy.

6. Bacchanal Wine

9.6
600 Poland Ave (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Wine Bar · Bywater · 183 tips and reviews
Coop's Place is one of Best of the Big Easy.

7. Coop's Place

7.8
1109 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 332 tips and reviews
Cochon Butcher is one of Best of the Big Easy.

8. Cochon Butcher

9.4
930 Tchoupitoulas St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Lower Garden District · 586 tips and reviews
Café du Monde is one of Best of the Big Easy.

9. Café du Monde

8.7
800 Decatur St (at The French Market), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 1561 tips and reviews
The National WWII Museum is one of Best of the Big Easy.

10. The National WWII Museum

9.3
945 Magazine St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans, LA
History Museum · Central Business District · 258 tips and reviews
Oak Wine Bar is one of Best of the Big Easy.

11. Oak Wine Bar

7.5
8118 Oak St, New Orleans, LA
Wine Bar · Uptown - Carrollton · 19 tips and reviews
Superior Grill is one of Best of the Big Easy.

12. Superior Grill

8.1
3636 Saint Charles Ave (at Antonine St.), New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · Touro · 83 tips and reviews
Cure is one of Best of the Big Easy.

13. Cure

8.7
4905 Freret St (Upperline St.), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Freret · 95 tips and reviews
Bayona is one of Best of the Big Easy.

14. Bayona

8.7
430 Dauphine St (btwn St. Louis and Conti), New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · French Quarter · 57 tips and reviews
Clancy's is one of Best of the Big Easy.

15. Clancy's

8.8
6100 Annunciation St (at Webster St.), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Audubon · 41 tips and reviews
Domenica is one of Best of the Big Easy.

16. Domenica

8.9
123 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 265 tips and reviews
La Petite Grocery is one of Best of the Big Easy.

17. La Petite Grocery

9.0
4238 Magazine St (General Pershing), New Orleans, LA
Bar · Central City - Garden · 80 tips and reviews
Restaurant August is one of Best of the Big Easy.

18. Restaurant August

8.4
301 Tchoupitoulas St (Gravier St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 107 tips and reviews
St. Louis Cathedral is one of Best of the Big Easy.

19. St. Louis Cathedral

9.2
615 Pere Antoine Aly (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Church · French Quarter · 77 tips and reviews
Frenchmen Street is one of Best of the Big Easy.

20. Frenchmen Street

8.6
300 - 635 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
Road · Marigny · 53 tips and reviews

RobRob: Wonderful spot to experience some of NoLa's best music

Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is one of Best of the Big Easy.

21. Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

1400 Washington Ave. (at Prytania St.), New Orleans, LA
Cemetery · Garden District · 48 tips and reviews
Royal Street is one of Best of the Big Easy.

22. Royal Street

200 - 900 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA
Road · French Quarter · 3 tips and reviews
New Orleans Museum of Art is one of Best of the Big Easy.

23. New Orleans Museum of Art

9.1
1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA
Art Museum · City Park · 70 tips and reviews
Parkway Bakery & Tavern is one of Best of the Big Easy.

24. Parkway Bakery & Tavern

9.3
538 Hagan Ave (at Toulouse St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Bayou St. John · 203 tips and reviews
The Joint is one of Best of the Big Easy.

25. The Joint

9.1
701 Mazant St (at Royal), New Orleans, LA
BBQ Joint · Bywater · 131 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Zagat loves it, Saints players love it, you should love it, too. [Eater 38 Member]

Sylvain is one of Best of the Big Easy.

26. Sylvain

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

EaterEater: New American, gastropub-style restaurant in the Quarter helmed by Chef Alex Harrell. Widely acclaimed as a very high-end restaurant at a price point that’s high but not terrifying. [Eater 38 Member]

New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway is one of Best of the Big Easy.

27. New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway

6.5
3838 N. Causeway Boulevard, Metairie, LA
Hotel · 27 tips and reviews
Mother's Restaurant is one of Best of the Big Easy.

28. 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
The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk is one of Best of the Big Easy.

29. The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk

7.6
500 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA
Shopping Mall · Central Business District · 90 tips and reviews
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is one of Best of the Big Easy.

30. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

6.0
1 Terminal Dr (at Bainbridge St), Kenner, LA
International Airport · Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 828 tips and reviews
Louis Armstrong Park is one of Best of the Big Easy.

31. Louis Armstrong Park

8.6
North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA
Park · Treme - Lafitte · 57 tips and reviews
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve Visitor Center is one of Best of the Big Easy.

32. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve Visitor Center

8.1
419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Tourist Information and Service · French Quarter - CBD · 9 tips and reviews
Verti Marte is one of Best of the Big Easy.

33. Verti Marte

8.9
1201 Royal St (at Gov Nicholls St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · French Quarter · 104 tips and reviews
Parasol's is one of Best of the Big Easy.

34. Parasol's

8.6
2533 Constance St (at 3rd St.), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · Irish Channel · 51 tips and reviews
Johnny's Po-Boys is one of Best of the Big Easy.

35. Johnny's Po-Boys

8.0
511 Saint Louis St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 173 tips and reviews
Angelo Brocato's is one of Best of the Big Easy.

36. Angelo Brocato's

8.9
214 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA
Gelato Shop · Mid-City · 82 tips and reviews
Commander's Palace is one of Best of the Big Easy.

37. Commander's Palace

9.0
1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Garden District · 322 tips and reviews
Napoleon House is one of Best of the Big Easy.

38. Napoleon House

8.7
500 Chartres St (St. Louis), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 193 tips and reviews
Creole Creamery is one of Best of the Big Easy.

39. Creole Creamery

9.3
4924 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA
Ice Cream Parlor · Uptown · 123 tips and reviews
The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden is one of Best of the Big Easy.

40. The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden

9.1
1 Palm Dr, New Orleans, LA
Sculpture Garden · City Park · 41 tips and reviews
Caesars Superdome is one of Best of the Big Easy.

41. Caesars Superdome

9.0
1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, LA
Football Stadium · Central Business District · 235 tips and reviews
Bourbon Street is one of Best of the Big Easy.

42. Bourbon Street

7.6
Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
Road · French Quarter · 145 tips and reviews

RobRob: Have to spend at least part of one night here

The Degas House is one of Best of the Big Easy.

43. The Degas House

8.4
2306 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA
Art Museum · Treme - Lafitte · 10 tips and reviews
Harrah's is one of Best of the Big Easy.

44. Harrah's

7.1
228 Poydras St (at Poydras St), New Orleans, LA
Casino · Central Business District · 199 tips and reviews
Willie Mae's Scotch House is one of Best of the Big Easy.

45. Willie Mae's Scotch House

2401 Saint Ann St (Tonti Street), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Treme - Lafitte · 183 tips and reviews
Old U.S. Mint is one of Best of the Big Easy.

46. Old U.S. Mint

7.7
400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA
History Museum · French Quarter · 22 tips and reviews
Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue is one of Best of the Big Easy.

47. Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue

6.8
333 Saint Charles Ave (at Perdido St), New Orleans, LA
Hotel · Central Business District · 25 tips and reviews

RobRob: Wonderful staff and overall service. Ask for the 18th or 19th floors, nice views looking downtown into the quarter

The Bombay Club is one of Best of the Big Easy.

48. The Bombay Club

8.7
830 Conti St, New Orleans, LA
Restaurant · French Quarter · 41 tips and reviews
The Bulldog is one of Best of the Big Easy.

49. The Bulldog

8.5
3236 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Beer Garden · Irish Channel · 100 tips and reviews

RobRob: Great listing of beers, sit out on the patio

VooDoo BBQ & Grill Uptown is one of Best of the Big Easy.

50. VooDoo BBQ & Grill Uptown

1501 Saint Charles Ave (at Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.), New Orleans, LA
BBQ Joint · Central City - Garden · 37 tips and reviews
Jacques-Imo's Cafe is one of Best of the Big Easy.

51. Jacques-Imo's Cafe

8.7
8324 Oak St (at Dante Street), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 175 tips and reviews

RobRob: One of the best meals I have ever had. Order the alligator cheesecake for an appetizer.. Fried chicken is ridiculous, red fish is amazing as well. Grab a drink at the bar while you wait...

Vincent's Italian Cuisine is one of Best of the Big Easy.

52. Vincent's Italian Cuisine

9.3
7839 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · Black Pearl · 26 tips and reviews
Kyoto is one of Best of the Big Easy.

53. Kyoto

4920 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA
Sushi Restaurant · Uptown · 35 tips and reviews
Blue Dot Donuts is one of Best of the Big Easy.

54. Blue Dot Donuts

7.6
4301 Canal St (at Hennessey St.), New Orleans, LA
Donut Shop · Mid-City · 30 tips and reviews
Saucy's BBQ Grill is one of Best of the Big Easy.

55. Saucy's BBQ Grill

3244 Severn Ave, Metairie, LA
BBQ Joint · 5 tips and reviews
Grand Isle Restaurant is one of Best of the Big Easy.

56. Grand Isle Restaurant

8.0
575 Convention Center Blvd (at Lafayette St.), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Business District · 70 tips and reviews
Mayas is one of Best of the Big Easy.

57. Mayas

7.8
2027 Magazine St (btwn St. Andrew & Josephine), New Orleans, LA
Latin American Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 19 tips and reviews

RobRob: Guacamole! Nice bloody Mary for Saturday or Sunday brunch as well

The Polo Club Lounge is one of Best of the Big Easy.

58. The Polo Club Lounge

8.1
300 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA
Hotel Bar · Central Business District · 10 tips and reviews

RobRob: Enjoy a nice cocktail on one of the comfy couches and just chill... in your seersuckers

Waldorf Astoria Hotel The Roosevelt New Orleans is one of Best of the Big Easy.

59. Waldorf Astoria Hotel The Roosevelt New Orleans

9.3
130 Roosevelt Way (btwn Canal & Common), New Orleans, LA
Hotel · Central Business District · 71 tips and reviews
Wednesday at the Square is one of Best of the Big Easy.

60. Wednesday at the Square

8.9
Lafayette Square (Poydras), New Orleans, LA
Music Venue · Central Business District · 10 tips and reviews
Parran's Po-Boys & Restaurant is one of Best of the Big Easy.

61. Parran's Po-Boys & Restaurant

7.7
3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd (Richland Ave.), Metairie, LA
Sandwich Spot · 19 tips and reviews

RobRob: Blackened chicken po'boy! Great place to visit for lunch if you are in Metairie

New Orleans City Park is one of Best of the Big Easy.

62. New Orleans City Park

9.5
City Park Ave (at Marconi Dr), New Orleans, LA
Park · City Park · 114 tips and reviews
Bar Tonique is one of Best of the Big Easy.

63. Bar Tonique

8.6
820 N Rampart St (at St. Ann sT), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter · 110 tips and reviews
Arnaud's French 75 Bar is one of Best of the Big Easy.

64. Arnaud's French 75 Bar

8.9
813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter - CBD · 76 tips and reviews
Snake and Jake's Christmas Club Lounge is one of Best of the Big Easy.

65. Snake and Jake's Christmas Club Lounge

8.1
7612 Oak St (at Hillary St.), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · East Carrollton · 45 tips and reviews
Erin Rose is one of Best of the Big Easy.

66. Erin Rose

8.8
811 Conti St (at Bourbon St), New Orleans, LA
Irish Pub · French Quarter · 141 tips and reviews
Pat O'Brien's is one of Best of the Big Easy.

67. Pat O'Brien's

8.1
718 Saint Peter St (at Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Piano Bar · French Quarter · 533 tips and reviews
Galatoire's is one of Best of the Big Easy.

68. Galatoire's

7.7
209 Bourbon St (at Iberville St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 101 tips and reviews
Hi-Ho Lounge is one of Best of the Big Easy.

69. Hi-Ho Lounge

8.6
2239 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA
Music Venue · St. Roch · 21 tips and reviews
Liuzza's By The Track is one of Best of the Big Easy.

70. Liuzza's By The Track

8.9
1518 N Lopez St, New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Fairgrounds · 44 tips and reviews
The Company Burger is one of Best of the Big Easy.

71. The Company Burger

9.0
4600 Freret St. (at Cadiz St.), New Orleans, LA
Burger Joint · Freret · 81 tips and reviews
The Spotted Cat Music Club is one of Best of the Big Easy.

72. The Spotted Cat Music Club

9.2
623 Frenchmen St (Royal Street), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 196 tips and reviews
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar is one of Best of the Big Easy.

73. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

8.7
941 Bourbon St (at St Philip St), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 381 tips and reviews
Coquette is one of Best of the Big Easy.

74. Coquette

9.1
2800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Garden District · 68 tips and reviews
Hotel Monteleone is one of Best of the Big Easy.

75. Hotel Monteleone

8.9
214 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
Hotel · French Quarter · 89 tips and reviews
International House Hotel is one of Best of the Big Easy.

76. International House Hotel

8.2
221 Camp St, New Orleans, LA
Hotel · Central Business District · 34 tips and reviews
Hilton Garden Inn is one of Best of the Big Easy.

77. Hilton Garden Inn

6.9
1001 S Peters St, New Orleans, LA
Hotel · Lower Garden District · 23 tips and reviews
Fat Catz Music Club is one of Best of the Big Easy.

78. Fat Catz Music Club

7.2
440 Bourbon St (at St Louis St), New Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 46 tips and reviews
Sazerac Bar is one of Best of the Big Easy.

79. Sazerac Bar

8.8
130 Roosevelt Way (at Common St), New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Central Business District · 123 tips and reviews

RobRob: Cocktails are great, but don't overlook the strong bourbon and American whiskey selections

Jackson Square is one of Best of the Big Easy.

80. Jackson Square

9.4
745 Decatur St (btwn St. Peter St & St. Ann St), New Orleans, LA
Plaza · French Quarter - CBD · 213 tips and reviews

81. French Market

8.7
1008 N Peters St (btwn Ursulines Ave. & Barracks St.), New Orleans, LA
Farmers Market · French Quarter · 227 tips and reviews
Pêche is one of Best of the Big Easy.

82. Pêche

9.3
800 Magazine St (Julia), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 205 tips and reviews
Cane and Table is one of Best of the Big Easy.

83. Cane and Table

8.8
1113 Decatur St (Ursulines), New Orleans, LA
Caribbean Restaurant · French Quarter · 83 tips and reviews
Herbsaint is one of Best of the Big Easy.

84. Herbsaint

8.9
701 Saint Charles Ave (Girod St.), New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 113 tips and reviews