This French-market coffee stand, established in 1862, offers a menu of dark coffee with chicory, beignets, white or chocolate milk and freshly-squeezed orange juice. Cafe Du Monde is one of the most popular and the oldest of its kind in New Orleans. You may have to wait for a table in the busy morning hours owing to its famous breakfast menu. While the coffee is certainly good, most people come for the famous, fresh-from-the-fryer beignets. They are brought to your table in such a hurry that they are still hot when you take that first melt-in-your-mouth bite. Hop in at any time of the day (or night) to dig into delicious southern munchies and relish some of the most popular coffee in Louisiana!
Armed with inspiration from old-world meat markets, Chef Donald Link and partners Stephen Stryjewski and Warren Stephen opened Cochon Butcher in the Warehouse District. This casual eatery offers diners a menu of sandwiches concocted from combinations of freshly butchered and house-made meats. Specialties include the Cochon Muffaletta made from house-made meats, provolone cheese, pickled peppers, and olives, as well as The Gambino piled high with salami cotto, coppa, sporessata and fresh herb vinaigrette. Patrons can also select small plates from the restaurant's bar food menu. Small plate options include Truffled Mac 'n' Cheese, Duck Sliders, and Marinated Brussels Sprouts.
Step into Muriel's for an authentic taste of New Orleans. Indulge in their flavorful offerings, including barbecued shrimp, gumbo, grilled drum fish, oysters, and a variety of appetizers, while your entrees are being prepared. Moreover, Muriel's is renowned for its Sunday jazz brunch, providing a delightful culinary experience. The tables are thoughtfully spaced apart to ensure private conversations, and Muriel's also hosts seasonal events such as dinner theaters. Muriel's charming ambiance, combined with its delectable cuisine and lively events, makes it a beloved destination for both locals and visitors.
The Avenue Pub is known for its impressive draft beer list, featuring a rotating selection of over 50 beers on tap. The bar showcases a wide variety of beer styles, including IPAs, stouts, sours, Belgian ales, and more. Beer lovers can explore a diverse range of flavors and discover new and unique brews at the Avenue Pub. In addition to its exceptional beer selection, the Avenue Pub also offers a menu of delicious food options. Guests can enjoy gastropub-style fare, including burgers, sandwiches, salads, and small plates. The pub takes pride in using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create flavorful and satisfying dishes.
Willie Mae Seaton inspires and satisfies hungry customers with her famous fried chicken that she has been serving in her neighborhood restaurant for decades. With the assistance of her great-granddaughter, Kerry Seaton-Blackmon, Willie Mae's Scotch House continues to serve up homemade southern food like pork chops and red beans (alongside the restaurant's famous fried chicken) to customers looking for an award-winning lunch. Go to Willie Mae's Scotch House for a plate of unforgettable fried chicken, but don't expect to leave with the recipe — Willie Mae closely guards the famous formula that has kept customers coming back for years.
Renowned chef and restaurateur John Besh combined German and French cooking traditions with his Louisiana roots to develop the menu at his Central Business District brasserie. Unlike most CBD restaurants, Luke offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast diners can choose from baked goods from the patisserie and a la carte sides like skillet potatoes and cane syrup sausage. The lunch menu includes salads, soups, daily hot specials, and selections from the raw bar. Those looking for an evening meal can enjoy fine offerings like a whole roast Cochon de Lait with cherry mustard and stewed greens, or crabmeat maison with fresh herbs, greens, and country bread croutons. Don't miss daily blackboard specials.
Little Bird is classic American cuisine, so expect delicious chicken wings and some Saison. Delicious, because another restaurant, the Coquette, by the same chefs Michael and Kristen, was previously a hit at the Coquette in New Orleans. You can also call for the fried chicken garnished with paprika and whipped honey. The food is delicious and the ambience is laid-back and strikes a relaxed note. It is located inside the Barrel Proof Bar, and there is ample bike parking.
As an ode to his Israeli roots, Chef Alon Shaya created Shaya as an innovative restaurant with elements borrowed from his Middle-Eastern ancestry. Shaya's menu is a reverential treasure which was crafted with recipes from his grandmother. The chef attempts to blend the indigenous flavors of Israel with a New Orleans twist, and the menu features dishes such as the Louisiana Shrimp Shakshouka and the more traditional matzo ball soup, among others. In the spirit of his warm Israeli hospitality, some dishes are designed to be shared among a group, from a communal plate.
The modest surroundings and the simple white frame building housing Elizabeth's can be quite deceptive and is no indication of the delicious food on the platter. It serves a hearty meal whether its breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. The praline bacon, Eggs Elizabeth and Redneck Eggs Benedict, which are poached eggs perched atop fried green tomatoes are to die for. All in all, an unpretentious eatery for casual dates and outings.
Coquette offers local diners a place to relax and unwind in the presence of fine food and drink. The impressive French menu serves delectable Softshell Crab, Summer Squash and Tilefish that make diners return for more. The bar downstairs is where people hang out and enjoy the libations, while the dining room on top sees a quieter crowd enjoying the classy meals.
The very name, meaning the follower of Bacchus, the Greek god of wine and revelry, gives you an idea about the ambiance of Bacchanal, where the food and wine keep flowing all day and live jazz music wafts in the evening air from 7:30p to 10:30p. Sip on high quality wine and craft cocktails while nibbling on appetizers or filling up on a delicious full course American meal. With wine tastings, live jazz nights out on the patio every evening and high quality food and drink all in one place, this wine bar is a cultural experience you don't want to miss when in New Orleans.
Located in The Old No. 77 Hotel and Chandlery, Compère Lapin brings the palatable taste of Caribbean cuisine to American shores. Run by Nina Compton, the chef works tirelessly to conjure up magical delicacies that incorporate a touch of contemporary flavor without altering the original essence of the meal. The diverse menu includes items like cold-smoked tuna tartare, zucchini fritters, curried goat, and ricotta pancakes. Expect each dish to be an absolute delight, with a multitude of flavors that seem to go together effortlessly. You can complement the sumptuous meals with a portion of vanilla bruléed grapefruit or granola with fresh berries. They also have a full bar menu to go with the dishes. If you are tired of the usual dining experiences, head to Compère Lapin for a tasteful surprise.