Cocktail bar · Freret
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"Find happy hour here on Sunday-Thursday from 4-06 p.m. and 9:30 to close; plus from 3-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. That means a bunch of $8 drinks (champagne cocktails, sherry and coke, etc.), plus $8 wines and beer/shot combos." - Missy Frederick
Fine dining restaurant · French Quarter
Bayona serves chef Susan Spicer's inventive Louisiana-inspired cuisine in a charming 18th-century Creole cottage with a serene, plant-filled courtyard.
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Bar · French Quarter
Step into New Orleans’ oldest bar, Lafitte’s, where dim candlelight, exposed bricks, live piano, and the legendary purple daiquiri meet pirate lore.
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Mexican restaurant · Central Business District
Step into Johnny Sanchez for an elevated taco experience where inventive Mexican flavors, chic decor, and vibrant cocktails collide in a spacious downtown setting.
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Erin Rose: a cozy French Quarter Irish pub known for its legendary frozen Irish coffee, killer po’boys, and dive-bar charm.
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Greek restaurant · Freret
At Acropolis on Freret, step into a vibrant slice of Greece with a diverse Mediterranean menu, exquisite wine selection, and inviting artwork, perfect for indulging in authentic flavors and chic cocktails.
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Restaurant · Desire Area
PeeWee’s Crabcakes serves up soulful, affordable NOLA seafood classics like crab cakes, seafood boils, and Creole staples in a cozy, welcoming spot.
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Hotel · Central Business District
This artsy Warehouse District hotel blends rustic charm with sleek design, featuring exposed brick, cool local art, and a top-notch Caribbean eatery.
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Seafood restaurant · Mid-City
At Bevi Seafood, dive into fresh, flavorful seafood with no frills—think po' boys, boiled crawfish, and frozen daiquiris in a casual, bustling atmosphere.
Steak house · Lower Garden District
Step into La Boca, a vibrant Argentinian steakhouse in the Warehouse District, where exquisite cuts of beef and a lively atmosphere promise a feast worth celebrating.
Restaurant · Lower Garden District
Molly’s Rise and Shine serves playful, Southern-inspired breakfast classics like fried chicken biscuits and quirky carrot yogurt amid vibrant 80s-90s nostalgia.
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