Marissa & Herb
NOLA Recommendations
Molly's Rise and Shine
Casual breakfast/lunch spot -- amazing biscuits and breakfast sandwiches
Stein's Market and Deli
Where our first date took place! Casual deli with the best bagels in New Orleans
St James Cheese Company - Warehouse District
One of our favorite casual lunch spots - sandwiches, salads, and cheese plates
Satsuma Maple
The best juices and healthy breakfast/lunch sandwiches and salads. Perfect for a detox after a late night in the French Quarter.
Miss River
A new favorite! The menu is an elevated/unique approach to New Orleans cuisine and the restaurant is stunning. Recommended for lunch or dinner.
Compère Lapin
Great for brunch or dinner
Chemin à la Mer
Another new favorite! Delicious steaks and seafood in a stunning space overlooking the Mississippi River. Great for dinner and also serves breakfast/brunch.
Pêche Seafood Grill
Great for dinner - fresh seafood
GW Fins
One of our favorite dinners in the city - delicious fresh seafood
Galatoires
Upscale, classic New Orleans dining in the French Quarter
Commander's Palace
Upscale brunch or dinner; classic creole cuisine
Saba
Amazing Mediterranean food - great for brunch or dinner
Lilly's Cafe
Objectively the best pho in the country
Cafe Du Monde French Market
A visit to New Orleans wouldn't be complete without a beignet!
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
One of our favorite places in New Orleans! Wine, cheese plates and live music -- great for day drinking, happy hour, or after dinner drinks.
Pat O'Brien's
No visit to New Orleans is complete without a stop at the Pat O's piano bar!
The Maison
We recommend heading to Frenchman Street for a night out filled with live music. The Maison and Blue Nile are some of our favorites.
The Gold Mine Saloon
One of our favorite late night bars in the French Quarter! Be sure to order a Flaming Dr. Pepper
Mardi Gras World
A great day time activity if you are looking for something to do during your visit that does not involve drinking or eating :) Take a tour of the studio where they build Mardi Gras floats and learn about the history of Mardi Gras. Be sure to purchase tickets in advance.
Audubon Park
A beautiful park in uptown New Orleans, right by Tulane. If it isn't too hot, we recommend taking the Streetcar from Canal St all the way uptown on St. Charles avenue. Get off in front of Tulane and head to the park from there (right across the street). Walk around the loop to check out the beautiful southern oak trees and Spanish moss. The park borders Magazine Street, which has great restaurants, shops, and galleries to check out (Ashley Longshore Gallery is a favorite!).
Jackson Square
A pretty park in the heart of the French Quarter, right by Cafe Du Monde. We recommend walking along Royal Street on your way here to check out the art galleries and antique shops.