New Orleans recs?

[jaylea]

Have only Friday night through Sunday. What's not to miss?

Last time I went I was 19 and it was Mardi Gras... So a little different this time around. Especially interested in dining options.

[snowflurry]

Mr. B's Bistro

Jacques Imo's Cafe

Carousel Bar has a unique atmosphere

[cashews]

Restaurant August -- best meal of my life. Hands down.

Acme Oyster House -- great grilled oysters and has been featured on Travel Channel.

[Vally]

When I went in April the best meal we had was at Sylvain in the quarter. Second best was at Cochon.

we also did a walking/drinking your and stopped at Lafitte's, Erin Rose, Carousel bar and Port of Call

[alexis]

I love the Barataria Preserve and jazz brunch at Court of Two Sisters.

[Maya]

For breakfast/brunch:
The Court of Two Sister's
Brennan's

For lunch:
Galatoire's
Drago's (so much better than Acme for oysters)

For dinner:
Commander's Palace (formal attire required)
Arnaud's

[sb]

Shaya is newish and fabulous. Not typical NOLA food, but I dream about it sometimes. I also love Domenica and August. For less fancy meals try District Donuts (not just for donuts), Rum House, Dat Dog, Company Burger, Surrey's, Ruby Slipper, Red Gravy. I could go on forever. We like to eat here.

I would try to get a cemetery tour through Save Our Cemeteries if you're into history at all. My biggest piece of advice is don't just stay in the FQ. Take a streetcar or Uber to the Garden District or Uptown and walk around. I live Uptown, so I'm biased, but it's lovely.

[jaylea]

Aug 17, 2016 11:36:47 GMT -5 RexManningDay said:

Kids or no kids?

No kids.

(!!!)

[sb]

Oh, and if you want great grilled oysters, I would do Royal House Oyster Bar, Drago's, or Casamento's if they are open (only open during oyster season). Acme is not my favorite but it's fine if you want the experience.

[sunshineandpinot]

Love NOLA! I don't have a lot of time to post but Willa Jean for breakfast is a must for me! (It's a John Besh restaurant)

I also liked Red Gravy for breakfast.

[mrsd2006]

Drago's- best chargrilled oysters ever. Acme for any other oysters.

Pat O'Brien's for a hurricane

Cafe du Monde for beignets

I also love the hand grenades from Funky Pirate and Tropical Isle- they are super strong but soo good.

[zoomzoom]

Antoine's is amazing!

[noodleskooze]

GW Fins for a nice dinner

[JLV]

Following because I am supposed to be going in May.

[BeagleMama]

A few good ones from my last trip:

Sazarec Bar
Arnaud's French 75
Bacchanal Wine (favorite!)
Adolfo's
Tiki Tolteca

[Pom]

Cafe Amelie. Most romantic.
Commander's Palace. Traditional NOLA. Great food, 25 cent martini lunch...yes.

[usm]

Bon Ton Cafe it's only open during the week so go Friday!

Drago's, Superior Seafood, get a sno-ball

WWII museum is really interesting(and A/c!)

[dancelnow]

Ruby slipper breakfast is awesome.

Skip Pat o's hurricanes. The piano bar can be fun, but that drink sucks. There are so many places now that make a hurricane with real fruit juice that's delicious.

I like Muriel's on Jackson Square as well.
Walk the royal street galleries, ride the streetcar into the garden district, cemetery tour, and eat.

[jeekerbeeker]

Aug 17, 2016 11:44:52 GMT -5 sb said:

Oh, and if you want great grilled oysters, I would do Royal House Oyster Bar, Drago's, or Casamento's if they are open (only open during oyster season). Acme is not my favorite but it's fine if you want the experience.

I agree with these suggestions over Acme. Plus, you won't be stuck waiting in the ridiculous line for Acme. 

All of the suggestions are great!

[Deleted]

I second Kirkette's recommendation about riding the St. Charles streetcar to the end of the line. You can see all the old homes and neighborhoods pass you by and it's so pretty! DH and I loved doing that when we were there for a couple days this past May.

Also, if you have interest in jazz, go to Preservation Hall one night. It's a very small venue, and if you don't get there super early before the performance, it'll be standing room only. But it's a very short performance (maybe half an hour, if I recall) and it's good, classic jazz.

Check out Mardis Gras World if you haven't already. It's a big warehouse where they make and store most of the Mardis Gras floats, and you can get a tour. It was interesting hearing the whole history of Mardis Gras and seeing the floats and props up close.

We also enjoyed the Aquarium of the Americas. Also, check out the French Market if you haven't been there yet.

And, of course, Cafe Du Monde! Cafe Beignet was also good, and had a nice atmosphere.

[winnied]

If you're there on a weekday, go to Commander's Palace for lunch. They have $0.25 martinis during lunch!!

Listen to jazz at Snug Harbor.

Other things:
Cochon and/or Cochon Butcher
Ruby Slipper for breakfast/brunch - so good we went there two days in a row
Jacque Imo's
Gator Tour (so fun)
Drinks at the Carousel Bar

[elleblue]

Aug 17, 2016 11:18:36 GMT -5 cashews said:

Restaurant August -- best meal of my life. Hands down.

Yes. Fantastic restaurant. 

[Mrs. ChanandlerBong]

It's been over a year since I went, so you might want I check current reviews:

Cane and Table for brunch
MoPho was not in the quarter area ( we were visiting friends who drove us there) but was a pretty tasty meal
Drinks at Muriel's
The Blue Nile for jazz (on Frenchman st) bonus if Kermit Ruffins is playing.