Oceana and Acme Oyster House are good. The Lucky Dog hot dog carts can be a life saver at 2 a.m.
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Originally posted by lmartin5 View PostHeaded to NO for the first time in two weeks. Looking for restaurant recommendations in the French Quarter to visit.
I have researched on TripAdvisor, but want first hand experience from the brotherhood.
Open to any type of cuisine, but really wanting to avoid the tourist traps if at all possible.
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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!
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 ( he guides out of 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/
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Dino's is awesome. They serve potatoes instead of bread before meal. Shrimp/ Crawfish boil potatoes. Then you get a huge amount of fantastic food. Restaurant is pretty cool itself.
My favorite by far was coop's place. Hole in the wall place with amazing food. Not much to this place but it is awesome. Pretty cheap price for a place in French Quarter. Rabbit Jambalaya was great. http://www.coopsplace.net/
Like any other major city. Stay away from dark alleys. Don't travel alone at night. Keep you wallet in a front pocket. Don't carry a lot of cash and don't flash it around. I never felt uneasy during New Years celebration last year.
Voodoo shops are pretty cool. Check out some of the old cemeteries. Holocaust museum is top notch as well.
Lots of guys trying to sell you things. Ignore and keep walking.
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Gumbo Shop for Gumbo
Steins Deli for a good sammich and an awesome beer selection out back.
Avenue Pub, upstairs section, for a very good whiskey/bourbon/scotch selection and down stairs for a good beer selection.
Cafe du Monde, avoid at peak hours. We usually hit it at night. No wait, breakfast time, looong wait.
Not a fan of Pat O'brien's. $23 for a hurricane, tasted like crap, but you can return the glass for $2. I went, once, just to tick it off the list.
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WWII museum
Audubon Zoo
Jackson Square - walking around Qtr
St Louis Cathedral - view inside
Ride street car down St Charles from Carrollton to Canal street
Google the menus of ....
K-Paul's
Peche
GW Fins
Any restaurant by John Besh (google)
Cafe du Monde - beignets and coffee
Shaya - if you like Lebanese food .. hummus, etc...
Le Petite Grocery - (across the street from Shaya)
Stanley Restaurant Breakfast
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