It’s impossible to say any shop has the best po’ boys, but they make a strong claim to that title here. They’re expensive for po’ boys, but they’re large and worth every penny. [Eater 38 Member]
Amazing fried chicken, often called the best in town. The food and atmosphere are quintessential New Orleans, among the best you’ll find in town. [Eater 38 Member]
A little gem way down in the Upper Ninth Ward, Elizabeth's is a great spot for brunch or, really, any meal. [Eater 38 Member]
"My favorite thing to gamble on here is the buffet. Are deviled eggs supposed to be gray?" - Conan O'Brien
Cochon Butcher isn't just a fantastic butcher shop and deli hiding behind the famed Cochon - it's home to crazy good small plates, a decent bar, and the best sandwiches in town. [Eater 38 Member]
Featured extensively in HBO’s “Treme,” Lil’ Dizzy’s is perfect for a creole or soul food lunch from the lunch buffet. Call for hours. [Eater 38 Member]
The fried chicken rivals that at nearby Willie Mae’s, and the fried catfish will be some of the best you’ve ever had. [Eater 38 Member]
Combining all sorts of flavors and ingredients into normal Mexican dishes like tacos and quesadillas, Juan’s also offers regular happy hour specials on margs and mojitos. [Eater 38 Member]
The casual counterpart to Scott Boswell's masterpiece, Stella! Because it is a Boswell restaurant, everything is exceptionally well prepared. They have the best reuben in town. [Eater 38 Member]
It doesn't hurt that chef/owner Adam Biderman opened the shop after a stint at Atlanta spot Holeman & Finch. He was responsible for the uber-famous burger there. [Eater 38 Member]
Maurepas Foods does quality fine dining food w/o any of the fuss or price. Like Dante's Kitchen, the focus is very much on the freshness of the ingredients, especially the veggies. [Eater 38 Member]
The Deep South-inspired casual eatery blends New Orleans classics with Delta-inspired dishes. Think cornhusk tamales, pimento cheese plates and fried catfish with hushpuppies. [Eater 38 Member]
A meat-centric spot chef Isaac Toups and his wife Amanda. House-cured meat and house-made sausages (plus other non-meat options). Oh, and they have insanely good Doberge cake. [Eater 38 Member]
Great atmosphere inside or outside al fresco. Call ahead for reservations. Food... Fantastic!
Traditional Louisiana cooking gets a little inspiration from a worldwise, James Beard award-winning chef at this restaurant. Try the oysters three ways for a tasty appetizer with Southern roots.
Ignore anyone who says not to spoil your appetite on the bread basket: The free buttery garlic bread at Commander’s Palace is absolutely justifiable. Via CityEats.com Mehr erfahren.
Local seafood shines here, especially in the bouillabaisse. It brims with tender fruits de mer in a robust saffron-tomato broth. Via CityEats.com Mehr erfahren.
Be sure to buy a muffaletta sandwich, made with Italian deli meats, cheeses and chopped-olive salad on round bread. Before the first bite, place a heavy napkin on your lap! -Travel Editor
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Gloomy. Dark. Perfect. It's like stepping back in time when the Nachez Trace ended here and rafts filled the streets. Mehr erfahren.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. The muffuletta, great. The Pimm's Cup, good. But, the Sazerac. Boy. What a Sazerac. Mehr erfahren.
After the Battle of New Orleans in 1814 the square was renamed Jackson Square after General Andrew Jackson. Jackson Square has been featured in movies, including The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
The French Market was originally a Choctaw trading post. Dating back to 1791, it is the oldest documented farmers’ market in America. -Travel Editor
One of New Orleans's most famous watering holes, this circus-themed piano bar has a carousel on its revolving bar.
1a+++ super hotel in perfect location in the french quarter right next to bourbon street.....wi-fi, ac, cable-tv
The Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce is a must try! The recipe is on the website as well!
The famous author's former home is tucked in a tiny alley. It's now a pleasingly warren-like bookstore, which stocks city-specific tomes, loads of classics and, yes, a sweeping selection of Faulkner.
Sit in the seance room and tell the tourists who pass through you are the ghost haunting it.
Vampires are in these days! Take a ghost and vampire tour known for some great stories of the French Quarter and an entertaining walk through the streets.
An amazing collection of photography including Arbus, Bresson, Bellocq, and just learned about Louviere + Vanessa
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Listen to the city's best jazz, blues, and zydeco while sucking down an Abita Amber. Mehr erfahren.
$15 cover charge, at least on thurs nights... stick around for red beans and rice between kermit's sets!
A great place for late-night snacks, the Lost Love Lounge's pho and banh mi are served until midnight - even later on Fridays and Saturdays. Mehr erfahren.
Known for its al fresco dining ala Bywater with live music, skeeters, and a slew of rickety furniture, Bacchanal offers a seasonal menu of exquisite small plates on the cheap. [Eater 38 Member]
Treme happened here. The Backstreet Cultural Museum is filled with exhibits that reflect the unique cultural traditions explored in Treme.
The Famous Ferdi Special is the best of a sub sandwich, a French dip - every sandwich you’ve ever loved in one. - Jeffrey Saad, United Tastes of America
It may come off as a bit touristy, but if you're around the Quarter/CBD, a dozen broiled oysters and a Bloody Mary make for a quick, satisfying lunch. [Eater 38 Member]
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Aunt Sally’s Praline Shop mixes brown sugar, butter and pecans in their open kitchen daily so their Louisiana pralines are especially fresh. -Travel Editor
They're not lying about the"Hottest sauce in the galaxy"... Half a drop on the tongue is all you need, trust me.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Three words: Gun. Shop. Fizz. Mehr erfahren.
