Acme Oyster House

The unavoidable long lines are well worth putting up with at this French Quarter eatery. Legendary among tourists and locals, Acme serves up some the city's best local specialties in its toned down, no-frills location. On the menu: Guld oysters, a variety of po'boys and red beans with rice.

• Web:

  www.acmeoyster.com

• Address:

  724 Iberville Street, New Orleans

• Phone:

  +1 504 522 5973

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu 10:30am–10pm, Fri & Sat 10:30am–11pm

Ancora

This welcoming, friendly pizzeria fast-bakes its pies in an 800°F oven brought all the way from Naples, and the dough used also follows the Neapolitan fashion. The pizzas here, in short, are very authentic and simply delicious. Other alternatives tend to center around cured meats and are also well worth a try.

• Web:

  www.ancorapizza.com

• E-mail:

  ancoranola@gmail.com

• Address:

  4508 Freret Street, New Orleans

• Phone:

  +1 504 324 1636

• Opening hours:

  Daily 5pm–10pm

Antoine's Restaurant

Fine dining is at its best at Antoine's Restaurant. It is the oldest family run restaurant in the United States and features delicious food for lunch and dinner every day. Their menu features French and Creole fare. Oysters Rockefeller, eggs Sardou, and Pommes de Terre souffles make dining at Antoine's a unique and delicious experience.

• Web:

  www.antoines.com

• E-mail:

  info@antoines.com

• Address:

  713 St. Louis Street, New Orleans

• Phone:

  +1 504 581 4422

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 11:30am–2pm / 5:30–9pm. Sunday Jazz Brunch 11am–2pm

Bayona

Goat cheese crouton with mushrooms in Madeira cream, Caribbean pumpkin soup with coconut, or smoked duck sandwich with cashew peanut butter and pepper jelly. These are just three of the tantalizing "New World" cuisine options available at Bayona, one of the most progressive restaurants in New Orleans, located in a 19th-century Creole cottage. And for dessert, how about chocolate-bourbon panna cotta or mango cheesecake flan with pistachio crust?

• Web:

  www.bayona.com

• Address:

  430 Dauphine Street, New Orleans

• Phone:

  +1 504 525 4455

• Opening hours:

  Tue & Wed 5pm–9pm; Thu–Sat 11:30am–1:30pm / 5pm–9pm

Bennachin Restaurant

Drawing from its origins in Gambia and Cameroon, Bennachin is a taste of original African cuisine right in New Orleans. The Jama Jama, a dish of spinach sautéed in vegetable oil, ginger, onion, and garlic, is a citywide favorite. The food is all fresh and prepared with the healthiest ingredients. Alcoholic beverages are not sold at Bennachin, but they allow guests to bring their own.

• E-mail:

  service@bennachinrestaurant.com

• Address:

  1212 Royal Street, New Orleans

• Phone:

  +1 504 522 1230

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri & Sat 11am–10pm

Boucherie

Inspired by the heritage and culture of Southern cooking, Boucherie shares the spirit of traditional New Orleans festivals and familial celebrations known as "boucheries." The meats are all smoked, cured, and aged in house, and the seafood and grains are purchased locally. Chef Nathaniel Zimet is a certified winner of Food Network's "Chopped."

• Web:

  www.boucherie-nola.com

• E-mail:

  info@boucherie-nola.com

• Address:

  1506 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans

• Phone:

  +1 504 862 5514

• Opening hours:

  Mon 5:30pm–9:30pm, Tue–Sat 11am–3pm / 5:30pm–9:30pm. Brunch: Sun 10:30am–2:30pm

Arnaud's & the French 75 Bar

Originally a "gentlemen only area," French 75 places heavy emphasis on class, sophistication and old-school elegance, as well as fine spirits, classic cocktails and fine cigars. Upstairs also hosts the free Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum, which is worth a visit. The dress code is enforced.

• Web:

  www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/french-75

• E-mail:

  info@arnauds.com

• Address:

  813 Bienville Street, New Orleans

• Phone:

  +1 504 523 5433

• Opening hours:

  Dinner: daily from 6pm. Sunday Jazz Brunch 10am–2:30pm

Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits

Bacchanal call themselves a "wine laboratory," and what they concoct is a mix of food, music, culture and of course fine wine, making this an interesting place to spend a night out. The wine shop has over 100 varieties, and the upstairs bar serves beer and other spirits, and it can all be enjoyed over great cheese platters and live local music.

• Web:

  www.bacchanalwine.com

• E-mail:

  info@bacchanalwine.com

• Address:

  600 Poland Avenue, New Orleans

• Phone:

  +1 504 948 9111

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11am–midnight

Carousel Bar & Lounge

For Ernest Hemingway lovers, the Carousel Bar & Lounge may seem familiar. Hemingway and other writers frequently mention Carousel and its revolving bar. The spirits are legendary as well, so come to Hotel Monteleone and find the authentic and fascinating Carousel Bar & Lounge.

• Web:

  www.hotelmonteleone.com/entertainment/carousel-bar

• E-mail:

  info@hotelmonteleone.com

• Address:

  214 Royal Street, New Orleans

• Phone:

  +1 504 523 3341

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11am–midnight

• More info:

  Hotel Monteleone

Crescent City Brewhouse

Crescent City Brewhouse is the only French Quarter microbrewery. They specialize in unique brews, like Pilsner, Red Stallion, Black Forrest, Weiss Beer, I.P.A and seasonal beer designed to satisfy any craving. The food menu also deserves attention, offering a variety of starters, salads, gourmet sandwiches, dinner specialties. And, of course, live jazz is played nightly.

• Web:

  www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com

• E-mail:

  info@crescentcitybrewhouse.com

• Address:

  527 Decatur Street, New Orleans

• Phone:

  +1 504 522 0571

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu 11:30am–10pm, Fri & Sat 11:30am–11pm

Cure

A cocktail bar in which to relive the elegance and sophistication of the cocktail lounges of old, Cure honors the origins of cocktail concoction by apothecaries for medical purposes. The perfectly-mixed drinks are the stars here, showing off all the skills of the mixologists behind the bar, but the setting and atmosphere round off a unique evening.

• Web:

  www.curenola.com

• E-mail:

  info@curenola.com

• Address:

  4905 Freret Street, New Orleans

• Phone:

  +1 504 302 2357

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Thu 5pm–midnight, Fri & Sat 3pm–2am, Sun 3pm–midnight

d.b.a.

Live music in a smoke-free environment is on tap at d.b.a. Music is an essential and irreplaceable part of the existence of this club and that’s why local and regional jazz acts are featured every night. Choose from a wide selection of beer, wine, and spirits.

• Web:

  www.dbaneworleans.com

• Address:

  618 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans

• Phone:

  +1 504 942 3731

• Opening hours:

  Daily 4pm–3am

Atchafalaya

The cuisine is as elaborate as the name! Atchafalaya serves ornate, contemporary Creole and Cajun dishes. In addition to hand-crafted cocktails, Atchafalaya also has a "Bloody Mary Bar" and live music during Saturday and Sunday brunch. Much like its dishes, the restaurant's setting is warm and florid with unique color palettes and designs. Atchafalaya is also New Orleans’ only five “A” restaurant.

• Web:

  www.atchafalayarestaurant.com

• E-mail:

  info@atchafalayarestaurant.com

• Address:

  901 Louisiana Avenue, New Orleans

• Phone:

  +1 504 891 9626

• Opening hours:

  Brunch: Thu–Mon 10am–2:30pm. Dinner: daily 6pm–10pm

Avenue Café

It is true that coffee can be consumed at any time of the day, and this is exactly the concept the Avenue Café follows. Complement your aromatic coffee with the flavors of freshly baked bagels, croissants or crispy sandwiches. All of this and much more awaits you here at the cozy Avenue Café.

• Web:

  www.avenuecafenola.com

• E-mail:

  miki@avenuecafenola.com

• Address:

  1907 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans

• Phone:

  +1 504 301 2097

• Opening hours:

  Daily 6:30am–9:00pm

Café Amelie

Café Amelie seems to have been born from the pages of a fairytale rather than reality. It is clear New Orleans locals feel the same way, for the café is consistently used as a venue for weddings and private special events. Possessing one of the most picturesque and intimate courtyards in the French Quarter, Café Amelie offers al fresco and interior dining.

• Web:

  www.cafeamelie.com

• E-mail:

  info@cafeamelie.com

• Address:

  912 Royal Street, New Orleans

• Phone:

  +1 504 412 8965

• Opening hours:

  Wed–Sun 11am–3pm / 5–10pm; Sat & Sun 11am–3pm

Café Du Monde

Standing proudly as one of New Orleans' original and lasting treasures since 1862, Café Du Monde is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to fulfill all your desires for fine coffee and pastries. Its menu is rife with all the condiments of a traditional coffee house: dark roasted coffee and chicory, pastries, and freshly squeezed juices. Naturally, most people come for the famous beignets, which are made true to French-style doughnuts. The most frequented location is the French Market Café Du Monde, but there are also seven other locations in the New Orleans area, so visit the website to find the nearest one to you!

• Web:

  www.cafedumonde.com

• Address:

  800 Decatur Street, New Orleans

• Phone:

  +1 504 525 4544

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm

Café Envie

Café Envie has long been a popular spot for locals and travelers alike in New Orleans. Whether seeking a relaxing cup of coffee or a quick escape with one of the cafe's delectable pastries, Café Envie has a little bit of something for everyone. The Saint Ann Panini is a staple of the menu, along with a selection of sandwiches, cheeses, pastries, and drinks.

• Web:

  www.cafeenvie.com

• E-mail:

  manager@nolalovescoffee.com

• Address:

  1241 Decatur Street, New Orleans

• Phone:

  +1 504 524 3689

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu 7am–midnight, Fri & Sat 7am–1am

Elizabeth’s

With a prized menu made from scratch, Elizabeth's Restaurant serves up authentic Southern and New Orleans fare for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch. Specialty sandwiches, like po' boys and burgers, and soups draw crowds for lunch. Entrees like the Berkshire pork ossobuco over fried grit cake draw faithfuls for dinner.

• Web:

  www.elizabethsrestaurantnola.com

• Address:

  601 Gallier Street, New Orleans

• Phone:

  +1 504 944 9272

• Opening hours:

  Breakfast: Mon–Fri 8am–11am. Lunch: Mon–Fri 11am–2:30pm. Dinner: Mon–Sat 6pm–10pm. Brunch: Sat & Sun 8am–2:30pm