Margaret's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Faubourg Delachaise is a very walkable neighborhood and close to the action on both Freret and Magazine Streets. The area offers all kinds of activities with shops, restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, music venues, and bars. There is even public clay-court tennis at the Atkinson-Stern Tennis Center.
Delachaise is a strong residential neighborhood within walking distance of multiple commercial corridors, and has a diverse community which reflects our city. This is a neighborhood where people walk their dogs and stop to talk to one another, then head to one of the many bars and restaurants for cocktails, dinner, or to hear music or catch a game.
Fauburg Delachaise is situated in the heart of Uptown New Orleans with easy access to other areas, including Downtown/French Quarter, Audubon Park, Mid-City,
Bayou St. John, City Park and Lake Pontchartrain.
Faubourg Delachaise
Faubourg Delachaise is a very walkable neighborhood and close to the action on both Freret and Magazine Streets. The area offers all kinds of activities with shops, restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, music venues, and bars. There is even public clay-court tennis at the Atkinson-Stern Tennis Center.
Delachaise is a strong residential neighborhood within walking distance of multiple commercial corridors, and has a diverse community which reflects our city. This is a neighborhood where people walk their dogs and stop to talk to one another, then head to one of the many bars and restaurants for cocktails, dinner, or to hear music or catch a game.
Fauburg Delachaise is situated in the heart of Uptown New Orleans with easy access to other areas, including Downtown/French Quarter, Audubon Park, Mid-City,
Bayou St. John, City Park and Lake Pontchartrain.
Dining on the Avenue
St Charles Avenue dining and drinks
Wine and cocktails with small plates - a strong nod to the classic french bistro.
188 locals raden deze aan
The Delachaise
3442 St Charles AveWine and cocktails with small plates - a strong nod to the classic french bistro.
Iconic sports/dive bar with really great food at the corner of St. Charles and Napoleon. Best wings in the city!
37 locals raden deze aan
Fat Harry's
4330 St Charles AveIconic sports/dive bar with really great food at the corner of St. Charles and Napoleon. Best wings in the city!
Great for a long lunch on a sunny day - American/Southern cuisine and craft cocktails with indoor and outdoor dining looking over the streetcar tracks.
32 locals raden deze aan
Lula Restaurant Distillery
1532 St Charles AveGreat for a long lunch on a sunny day - American/Southern cuisine and craft cocktails with indoor and outdoor dining looking over the streetcar tracks.
Oh Mama Mia - so good!! Try the cannelloni, the crab and corn soup in a bread bowl, and a cannoli for dessert.
78 locals raden deze aan
Vincent's
7839 St Charles AveOh Mama Mia - so good!! Try the cannelloni, the crab and corn soup in a bread bowl, and a cannoli for dessert.
Local Dining Gems
Small, independent dining venues - local favorites
Classic French Bistro and Creperie - try the Crawfish Crepe, the Mussels, or the Fondue.
99 locals raden deze aan
La Crepe Nanou
1410 Robert StClassic French Bistro and Creperie - try the Crawfish Crepe, the Mussels, or the Fondue.
Locally sourced ingredients in classic French cuisine with a creole patois (a local accent).
80 locals raden deze aan
Patois
6078 Laurel StLocally sourced ingredients in classic French cuisine with a creole patois (a local accent).
Very authentic Latin American cooking. Family owned and operated with high quality food. I dream about their chile rellenos!
32 locals raden deze aan
El Pavo Real
4401 S Broad AveVery authentic Latin American cooking. Family owned and operated with high quality food. I dream about their chile rellenos!
Local neighborhood favorite perfect for a date night. White tablecloth restaurant with stellar service and great food.
146 locals raden deze aan
Clancy's Restaurant
6100 Annunciation StLocal neighborhood favorite perfect for a date night. White tablecloth restaurant with stellar service and great food.
Maïs Arepas
1200 Carondelet StAmazing Colombian food and the best elotes around.
White tablecloth Peruvian. Family owned and operated. Ceviche is too-notch and a wide menu for those who want other options.
16 locals raden deze aan
Tito's Ceviche & Pisco
5015 Magazine StWhite tablecloth Peruvian. Family owned and operated. Ceviche is too-notch and a wide menu for those who want other options.
Great modern creole cuisine in a charming location. Try the shrimp and grits for dinner, or the Eggs Benedict for breakfast. Jazz brunch on the weekend.
222 locals raden deze aan
Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana AveGreat modern creole cuisine in a charming location. Try the shrimp and grits for dinner, or the Eggs Benedict for breakfast. Jazz brunch on the weekend.
Right around the corner! Regionally renowned restaurant featuring the food of the endangered Louisiana bayous and coastline. Prix-fixe family style dining (ticket must be purchased in advance when reservation is made), or walk-up tapas and cocktails on the patio and porch. One of our regular favorites.
19 locals raden deze aan
Mosquito Supper Club
3824 Dryades StRight around the corner! Regionally renowned restaurant featuring the food of the endangered Louisiana bayous and coastline. Prix-fixe family style dining (ticket must be purchased in advance when reservation is made), or walk-up tapas and cocktails on the patio and porch. One of our regular favorites.
Freret Street Favorites
Walkable eats in the Freret Corridor
Casual Mexican with an amazing cocktail bar and indoor/outdoor seating. Try the sweet potato tacos or the Mezcal Old-Fashioned
23 locals raden deze aan
Vals
4632 Freret StCasual Mexican with an amazing cocktail bar and indoor/outdoor seating. Try the sweet potato tacos or the Mezcal Old-Fashioned
Ancora Pizzeria
4508 Freret StUpscale diner and local neighborhood favorite. Their pimento cheese appetizer is amazing!!
134 locals raden deze aan
The High Hat Cafe
4500 Freret StreetUpscale diner and local neighborhood favorite. Their pimento cheese appetizer is amazing!!
Family owned and casual family dining with unlimited free chips and queso! They serve tacos, bowls, quesadillas, and and amazing sweet plantains, yucca, and guacamole. Also my favorite sangria in the city.
28 locals raden deze aan
Sarita's Grill
4520 Freret StreetFamily owned and casual family dining with unlimited free chips and queso! They serve tacos, bowls, quesadillas, and and amazing sweet plantains, yucca, and guacamole. Also my favorite sangria in the city.
Authentic New York bagelry opened by two Tulane grads from the Big Apple. Amazing selection of schmears and a wide variety of bagels.
42 locals raden deze aan
Humble Bagel
4716 Freret StAuthentic New York bagelry opened by two Tulane grads from the Big Apple. Amazing selection of schmears and a wide variety of bagels.
Cocktails and Bars
The Delachaise
3442 St Charles AveUpscale cocktails on the avenue
Excellent classic and modern cocktails with gourmet nibbles.
124 locals raden deze aan
Bouligny Tavern
3641 Magazine StExcellent classic and modern cocktails with gourmet nibbles.
Sidecar Patio & Oyster Bar
1114 Constance StGreat cocktails in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Fun place to hang out. Casual drinks and if you want food and high-neck cocktails, sidecar is right next door.
68 locals raden deze aan
The Rusty Nail
1100 Constance StFun place to hang out. Casual drinks and if you want food and high-neck cocktails, sidecar is right next door.
Best beer selection in the city along with a huge whisky selection. Balcony seating overlooks St Charles avenue.
166 locals raden deze aan
Avenue Pub
1732 St Charles AveBest beer selection in the city along with a huge whisky selection. Balcony seating overlooks St Charles avenue.
Bayou Bar
2031 St Charles AveCocktails and live music in the Pontchartrain Hotel
The Columns Hotel
3811 St Charles AveIconic cocktails on the Avenue.
Great atmosphere in a newly renovated historic building.
6 locals raden deze aan
Restaurant and Bar at The Chloe
4125 Saint Charles AvenueGreat atmosphere in a newly renovated historic building.
Great sports dive bar with huge beer selection and the best wings in town!
37 locals raden deze aan
Fat Harry's
4330 St Charles AveGreat sports dive bar with huge beer selection and the best wings in town!
Coffee during the day, cocktails at night, and great food all the time. Try their filled beignets!
41 locals raden deze aan
The Vintage
3121 Magazine StCoffee during the day, cocktails at night, and great food all the time. Try their filled beignets!
Coffee Shops and Breakfast
Coffee during the day, cocktails at night, and great food all the time. Try their filled beignets!
41 locals raden deze aan
The Vintage
3121 Magazine StCoffee during the day, cocktails at night, and great food all the time. Try their filled beignets!
Mojo Coffee House
1500 Magazine StHigh octane coffee to get you going
Coffee pastries and breakfast in a charming spot with indoor and outdoor seating. Walkable!
183 locals raden deze aan
French Truck Coffee
1200 Magazine StCoffee pastries and breakfast in a charming spot with indoor and outdoor seating. Walkable!
BEARCAT CAFE UPTOWN
2521 Jena StGreat breakfast spot with vegetarian and vegan options.
Gracious Bakery
2854 St Charles AveAMAZING pastries and great coffee.
Artisanal hand-crafted baked goods half a block off magazine.
8 locals raden deze aan
Levee Baking Co.
3138 Magazine StArtisanal hand-crafted baked goods half a block off magazine.
La Boulangerie
4600 Magazine StIconic New Orleans french bakery and coffee spot.
Authentic New York bagelry opened by two Tulane grads from the Big Apple. Amazing selection of schmears and a wide variety of bagels.
42 locals raden deze aan
Humble Bagel
4716 Freret StAuthentic New York bagelry opened by two Tulane grads from the Big Apple. Amazing selection of schmears and a wide variety of bagels.
Two Chicks Café - CBD
920 Gravier StreetEggs Benedict!!! Waffles!! French Toast!!! Omelettes!!
Jazz brunch on the weekend.
Great modern creole cuisine in a charming location. Try the Eggs Benedict for breakfast or the shrimp and grits for dinner.
222 locals raden deze aan
Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana AveJazz brunch on the weekend.
Great modern creole cuisine in a charming location. Try the Eggs Benedict for breakfast or the shrimp and grits for dinner.