Frey Smoked Meat Co.

Legendary restaurant with a courtyard, offering daily jazz brunches with a buffet of Creole classics and à la carte dinner.

Romantic spot for elegant contemporary Louisiana fare, plus a lush courtyard with a fountain.

Laid-back watering hole with a courtyard offering craft brews galore, casual eats & games.

Innovative, vegan-friendly fare with tropical influences in a cozy spot with an open kitchen.

The Joint serves up crave-worthy, slow-smoked barbecue in a laid-back, cypress-paneled spot, complemented by fun vibes and a solid drink selection.

This sleek eatery near downtown serves up a delightful mix of pizzas, pastas, and seasonal dishes, all with a lively brunch vibe and stellar service.

Plush rooms & suites, some with soaking tubs, in a chic hotel offering a posh bar & spa treatments. Set in a restored beaux arts building that was once a world trade center, this chic hotel is a 6-minute walk from The Shops at Canal Place and 13 minutes on foot from the 18th-century Jackson Square. Featuring designer linens and furnishings, the sophisticated rooms offer flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and free Wi-Fi. Some have smart TVs. Suites add sitting areas with sofas and crystal chandeliers. Upgraded suites come with terraces and/or soaking tubs, and 1 has a piano. Amenities include a plush bar and lounge, spa treatments and a gym, plus 4 meeting rooms and a ballroom.

Refined rooms & suites in a trendy hotel with a restaurant, a bar & a hip lobby lounge. This fashionable hotel among shops and bars in the Warehouse District is a 7-minute walk from Poydras streetcar station and a 16-minute walk from the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. It’s 1 mile from lively Bourbon Street. Polished rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and coffeemakers. Bright suites add separate sitting areas featuring contemporary artwork. Amenities include a relaxed bar, an airy restaurant, and a hip lobby lounge with modern furniture and trendy artwork. There's also a fitness center. Breakfast and valet parking are available for a surcharge.

Broussard’s is a charming, historic spot in the French Quarter, serving upscale Creole dishes in an intimate courtyard, complete with a lively jazz brunch.