Must see/eat in NOLA?

[sparty04]

We're heading to New Orleans in about a month. I haven't had much time to research things to do or places to eat. Any recommendations? Thanks!

[kelley182]

Ideas of places to eat:

* Camilla Grille (this is a must for breakfast. It's my DH's favorite place to eat breakfast on the planet)
He recommends the pecan waffle, an orange or chocolate cherry freeze and grits
* Acme Oyster Company
* Liuzza's

[mrsstreet]

Mr B's for lunch or dinner
Acme oyster house
Elizabeth's for brunch

[jenmjm]

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My list of must-do's:
Beignets - either from Cafe du Monde, or anywhere else, really. 
Visit Riverwalk and the French Market
If you find a stand, have a Snoball.
Visit a cemetery.
Take a ride on a streetcar.
Eat a poboy.

My husband is from NOLA, so it's kind of hard for me to think like a tourist now.  It's a great city for eating - lots of rich, tasty food - and I enjoy visiting every now and then. 

[osumelissa]

Cafe Amelie - really nice courtyard and delicious food
EAT - we had a very good brunch there with friends (they live in NOLA)
GW Fins - we had a nice dinner there

Beignets are so good, and I also recommend getting at least one poboy.

Taking the streetcar to the Garden District is nice. We also like spending an hour or so gambling at Harrah's and just walking around. Last time DH was in NOLA, he went to the Abita brewery but that requires a rental car since it's an hour or so away. Only worth it if you are into beer.

[librarygirl]

Great recs so far. As for must sees-for something slightly off the beaten path I'd recommend a visit to the Beauregard-Keys house (stunning 19th century home right in the French Quarter). Very interesting tour and history of the house and its occupants.

If you have more than a couple of days I'd also recommend a day trip to a nearby plantation. I visited Oak Alley when I was there (it's been featured in numerous Hollywood productions) but there's also Laura and San Francisco.

[protozoa]

If you are looking for a tour I'd recommend Racontours' Garden District Tour - it ends in a 4-course meal at Commander's Palace with unlimited martinis.

I really enjoyed dinner at Sylvain in the French Quarter.

We did beignets at Cafe Beignet, which I enjoyed since they have eggs and whatnot too.

[winnied]

H and I were just there a few weeks ago!

Cafe du Monde for Beignets
Cochon
The Ruby Slipper Cafe for brunch
Commander's Palace for lunch - sit in the garden!
Jacque Imo's for dinner
Swamp Tour
Street car ride (maybe down to Commander's Palace?)
Pat O'Brien's, especially the piano bar
Snug Harbor - requires tickets
Frenchmen's Street (local Bourbon Street) and Bourbon Street in general
Carousel Bar

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Coops Place some of the best fried chicken and rabbit jambalaya I've had. Lunch was slow the first time I went dinner there is a line out the door waiting.

[dorothyinAus]

As a local, I second the suggestion to get a sno-ball.
Commander's Palace is my brother's favourite restaurant in town, though I prefer Galatoire's. Cafe Adelaide (owned by the same people as Commander's) is great as well.
I'd also add stopping in at the Loa Bar in the International Hotel for a drink -- best bar I have ever been to.
Definitely take a streetcar ride, and a walk along the Riverfront from the Aquarium.
I always take visitors to Franky & Johnny's on Tchopitoulas and Arabella -- it's a classic New Orleans neighborhood restaurant and has the best bell pepper rings I've ever had (the po-boys aren't bad either).
The D-Day/National World War II Museum is definitely worth the time, as is the Aquarium.

[mrsnole]

DH and I enjoyed the New Orleans Zoo.

[chicago]

Cafe du Monde/Cafe beignet for beignets and coffee
Sylvain
Cochon
Commanders Palace for jazz brunch on Sunday

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Bayona
Sylvain
Ruby Slipper Cafe
Domenica
MH loves Mr. B's

I wasn't impressed with Herbsaint

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The WWII museum was one of my favorite things we did while there.
Also, a cemetery tour...it was so interesting.