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French
Quarter Bars &
Restaurants
 The
Quarter is world famous for its party atmosphere, and rightfully
so. It is packed with restaurants and bars. Most of
the nightlife centers on Bourbon Street, but there are good
restaurants throughout.
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Acme
Oyster House
Cajun/Raw
bar
724
Iberville St.
 Located half a block off Bourbon St, the
Acme Oyster House gets very high marks
for its raw oysters ($6.95/doz), jambalaya, and other
entrees ($7-$15). There is usually a wait outside, but
its worth it. Don't miss this place.
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Storyville
District
Cajun/Live
Music
125
Bourbon St.
Storyville
is a great place to eat a quality dinner ($14-$21 entrees,
sandwiches under $10) and hear live music. It is a
nice place that looks and feels more expensive than it
is. Try their hurricane and hear some great jazz.
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Mango
Mango's
Daiquiri
Bar
Three
Bourbon St. Locations
Mango's
serves up about 12 different daiquiris, and also beer and
liquor. There are three of them on Bourbon Street, so
they're hard to miss. They serve pizza and similar
food over the counter, but you're better off sticking to the
daiquiris.
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The
R&B Club
Live
Blues
617
Bourbon St.
 Head
into the R&B Club for some great blues with no cover
(although drinks are at
least $5).
This is a no-frills club; they simply have great musicians.
Three bands a day play starting at 2 pm.
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Mr.
B's Bistro
Creole/Live
Music
201
Royal St.
Mr.
B's is a moderately priced restaurant that serves up
authentic Cajun food and also features live music.
Located a block from Bourbon Street.
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Kerry
Irish Pub
Irish/Live
Music
331
Decatur St.
Kerry's
is a small Irish bar with live music and no cover
charge. Relax to some good music and a pint of
Guiness.
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Felix's
Oyster House
Iberville
St.
 Located on the corner of Bourbon and
Iberville, Felix's offers raw oysters
and Cajun delicacies. They have several TV's as well,
so you can have a few beers and catch a game.
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House
of Blues
Live
Music
225
Decatur St.
The
House of Blues features great live bands and also has an
outdoor garden. Big shows sell out early; visit their
web site for ticket information.
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Downtown New
Orleans Bars & Restaurants
Most
large hotels in New Orleans are located downtown, and there are
restaurants and bars all around. The French Quarter is right
next door.
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Mother's
Cajun
401
Poydras St.
Mother's
has great Cajun cuisine, including breakfast. Po' Boys
run $4-$9, and entrees run $10-$18. Located a few
blocks from Canal Street, near Riverwalk.
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LeMoyne's
Landing
American
1
Poydras St.
LeMoyne's
Landing is located next to the Riverwalk, right on the
Mississippi River. Prices are a little high, but you
can sit outside and watch the Mississippi.
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University/Garden
District Bars &
Restaurants
This
area is southwest of downtown and the French Quarter, and
encompasses Tulane University. It is a good alternative to
the French Quarter if you want a change of pace, particularly
during Mardi Gras, when parades run up and down St. Charles
Avenue.
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TJ
Quill's
Sports
Bar
7620
Maple St.
TJ's
has a lot of beers on tap, lots of TV's, and lots of pool
tables. It is always packed, and attracts a college
crowd.
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Fat
Harry's
Sports
Bar
4330
St. Charles Ave
 Fat Harry's, on the corner of Napoleon and St. Charles, has
a huge bar and a lot of
TV's. There are video poker machines if you want to
gamble, and the food is good and reasonably priced.
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Camellia
Grill
Diner
626
S. Carrollton
This
is purely a restaurant, and you will wait to get in; but its
well worth it. Try their famous hamburger, or get a
world-class omelet. If you're staying downtown,
Camellia's is a good place to go for breakfast before you
head to the airport; its on the way if you head out St.
Charles Ave.
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