Restaurant Recommendations
A few of Mac & Jordan's favorites!
1403 Washington Avenue, Garden District Website
Classic, yet creative, New Orleans food located in an old Victorian mansion, across from the iconic Lafayette Cemetery. Weather permitting, you can dine in their court yard underneath the oak trees. Come on Sunday for their Jazz Brunch.
Favorites: Brandy Milk Punch, Turtle Soup au Sherry, Pecan Crusted Gulf Fish, Bread Pudding Soufflé
Galatoire's
209 Bourbon Street, French Quarter
A New Orleans institution and a descendant of the traditional 19th century Parisian neighborhood bistros. Ask for John as your waiter and ask to hear the Cajun joke du jour. Jackets required for gentlemen at dinner time.
Favorites: Soufflé Potatoes, Fried Eggplant, Oyster en Brochette, Sweetbreads, Oysters Rockefeller, Daily Selection Fish with Meuniére Amandine
8324 Oak Street, Uptown
Creole food with a funky and casual vibe. Reservations for 6 or more. If you’re in a party of 2, ask about their first-come-first-served table located in the bed of their truck parked out front. It’s next door to the Maple Leaf Bar, if you want to check out a show after dinner.
Favorites: Watermelon Mojitos, Bloody Marys, Fried Roast Beef Po-Boy (the whole po-boy is fried), the Carpet-Bagger Steak, Eggplant Pirogue
Brunch Favorites: Green Tomato Bloody Mary (from their Bloody Mary bar), Duck Hash, Fried Brussel Sprouts, Lowcountry Shrimp & Grits, Tuscan Eggs
Best for Breakfast/Brunch
Breakfast
- Café Du Monde
- PJ's
- Molly's Rise & Shine
Brunch
- Cafe Atchafalaya
- Cochon / Cochon Butcher
- Maypop
- Brennan's
Best for Lunch
Lunch
- Toup's Meatery
- Turkey & the Wolf
- Port of Call
- St. James Cheese Company
- Camilla Grill
- Dat Dog
Po-Boys
- Domilise's Po-Boys
- Frankie & Johnny's
- Guy's
- Mahoney's
- Mother's
- Parasol's
- Tracy's
Best for Dinner
Casual
- Jacques-Imo's Café
- Mister Mao's
- Rock n' Sake
- Domenica
Occasion
- Brigtsen's
- Commander's Palace
- Galatoire's
- GW Fins
- Clancy's
Best for Drinking
Cocktails
- Carousel Bar (Hotel Monteleone)
- Bar at the Chloe
- The Columns
- Jean Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop
Late Night
- F&M's
- Grits
- Snake & Jake's Christmas Club Lounge
- The Saint Bar & Lounge
- The Gold Mine Saloon
- Le Bon Temps Roule
- Ms. Mae's
Best for Day Drinking
- Cooter Brown's Tavern
- The Tchoup Yard
- Henry's Uptown Bar
- Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant
THINGS TO DO
National WWII Museum
National WWII Museum
National WWII Museum
A military history museum located in the Central Business District. General admission ranges from $20 - $32. For more information, see their website.
M.S. Rau
National WWII Museum
National WWII Museum
A store featuring museum artwork, antiques, jewelry & more! Featured artists include Manet, Warhol, Degas, Monet & Picasso. Click HERE for more info on current exhibitions.
Streetcar Ride
National WWII Museum
Streetcar Ride
Hop on a St. Charles streetcar to get a beautfiul view of St. Charles Ave. Tickets are $1.25. You can get a ticket using exact change or by purchasing on the app: Le Pass.
Audubon Park
National WWII Museum
Streetcar Ride
Take a street car right to Audubon Park. A scenic 1.7 mile path that wraps around a public golf course. It is across the street from Audubon Zoo. Walk behind the zoo along the levees & Mississippi River.
Live Music
Music Venues
Music Venues
Frenchman Street is known for its many music venues. Head down for music and dancing, with something going on anytime day or night!
Music Venues
Music Venues
Music Venues
- Blue Nile (Frenchman)
- d.b.a (Frenchman)
- Tipitina's
- The Howlin' Wolf
- Preservation Hall