My wife and I are going to New Orleans at the end of next month, neither of us have been there, looking for suggestions on places to eat, sights to visit, places to stay away from. thanks in advance.
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Harbor seafood and oyster bar in Kenner is pretty darn good. Especially since I go in and out of that airport a lot and it's close by.
Have to go to cafe du monde and down bourbon street as a right of passage.
I've heard the WW2 museum is pretty good, will hopefully be going myself on Wednesday before I ship offshore.
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Run a search. I don't normally say that, however, there are tons of really good threads on NO.Comment
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I live here/there. Where do you want to stay: in the Quarter, in NO, or nearby? What kind of food are you targeting and do you have a budget. The WWII museum is amazing. They have airboat rides nearby too. Don't forget your carry permit.Comment
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we were thinking about staying in the Quarter, seafood/Cajun food. Dont want to break the bank on an expensive hotel, don't plan on being there too much.Originally posted by SaintBlaise View Post
Willing to spend extra on good food.Comment
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Just got back home this afternoon after spending 4 days in New Orleans
Stayed at the Embassy Suites in the Quarter which had a free breakfast buffet with eggs, sausage, bacon, grits, oatmeal, fresh fruit, yogurt, omelette, bagels, toast, coffee, 4 different juices, hash browns, etc... took Uber pretty much where we wanted to go with most expensive fare $9.00.
Ate at TuJaques for lunch Sat. and is was okay. Ate at K-Paul’s Friday pm and is was incredible. Last night ate at GW Fins and it was off the freakin chain, likely the best meal I’ve ever eaten !! They specialize in fresh caught seafood and prepare in that night.
For apps we had charbroiled smoked oysters, pork belly, seafood gumbo, lobster dumplings, tuna tartare, and BBQ shrimp. Entrees wife had crusted pan seared sheepshead, cousins had blackened swordfish and Chilean sea bass in bok choy, and I had Scalibut .. halibut topped with scallops. GWF is arguably the best restaurant in NOLA as the fish dishes are amazing
Definitely do the WWII museum tour as it will take you 4-5 hours to do everything including the movies. It was recently voted as the #2 museum in the world. Jackson square and going inside the St Louis Cathedral are a must.
I grew up in NOLA and took my cousins from Chicago on a tour of the city and educated them on the history. Text me if you need any help or have questionsComment
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thanks guys,i have a pretty good list going! did a search for no, got a lot of great ideas!Comment
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Go to Luke’s. Get the shrimp and grits. You can thank me later.
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Mother's
Acme Oyster House
Mr. B's (BBQ Shrimp)
Cafe du Monde
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Seafood – DO NOT GO TO Acme Oyster House. Too much for to little and low quality. Only tourist go there. Deanies, has the best prices and quantity. Order the half platter, and you will be stuffed. Deanies is locally owned and just opened there w/n 5 years.
Burgers
Beignets
Steaks – Dickie is $$$$.
Drinks
Pat’Os…if you buy a hurricane drink, you are purchasing the glass. Ask for a cup and get $3 off.
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Thank you for your help!Originally posted by SaintBlaise View PostHotel
Seafood – DO NOT GO TO Acme Oyster House. Too much for to little and low quality. Only tourist go there. Deanies, has the best prices and quantity. Order the half platter, and you will be stuffed. Deanies is locally owned and just opened there w/n 5 years.
Burgers
Beignets
Steaks – Dickie is $$$$.
Drinks
Pat’Os…if you buy a hurricane drink, you are purchasing the glass. Ask for a cup and get $3 off.
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Huh. I must be a tourist. Never miss an opportunity to go to Acme's.
I've been called worse.
My wife and I really enjoyed touring the Laura Plantation southwest of NOLA. Incredibly thorough history of that place.Comment
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Originally posted by SaintBlaise View Post
OP will need to sell a kidney to stay at the Monteleone ... Thursday thru Sunday rates are $750 per night. Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday rates are $225 per night.
He just wants an affordable room in the FQ with hotel parkingComment
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---Originally posted by Cajun Blake View Post
I don't where to stay down there, just throwing out an icon. Never know, might get a deal There's a brand new place in Metairie on Severn, think its about $100 a night. There's so much violence in the Quarter, we kind of eat and run when we go down.Comment
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Restaurants:
1. Brennan's
2. Cafe Maspero
3. Commander's Palace Restaurant
4. Cafe du Monde
5. Central grocery
6. Ralph & Kacoo's
7. Deanie's Seafood Restaurant
8. Court of Two Sisters Restaurant
9. Mike's on the Avenue
10. K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen
11. Galatoire's
12. Crescent City Brewhouse
13. Acme Oyster House
14. Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro
Things to See At Night:
1. Pat O'Brien's
2. Cat's Meow
3. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
4. Tipitina's
5. House of Blues
6. Funky Pirate
7. Bourbon Street! (Adults Only During Mardi Gras; not a law just a recommendation)
8. Harrah’s Casino
Things to See Day:
1. River Walk (closes at 6pm; leave area)
2. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
3. Cajun Critters Swamp Tours
4. Creole Queen
5. National World War II Museum
6. French Market
7. Royal Carriages, Inc.
8. Street Car Ride
9. Audubon Zoo
10. Oak Alley Plantation
11. Haunted History Tours, Inc.
12. Gallery Bienvenu
Tip:
If asked to take a bet on someone telling you where you got your shoes at even though they weren’t there when you got’em, just say, “there on my feet!” And move on. It is a street hustle.
Here is where you can find out info on everything listed. http://www.neworleanscvb.com/
Here is what is called lagniappe:
Recommended Fishing Guides:
1. Bayou Charters ( cause he guides out of , wait for it, Hopedale LA) http://www.captaincharlie.com/
2. Bourgeois Fishing Charters (guides out of Lafitte, LA) http://neworleansfishing.com/index.html
3. Captain Phil Robichaux’s Saltwater Guide Service (also guides out of Lafitte, LA) http://www.rodnreel.com/captphil/index.asp
4. Mike Fernette (for Venice, LA) http://www.venicefishing.net/Comment
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