Faubourg Marigny, Bywater, and Treme Restaurants
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We’ve compiled the best of the best in Faubourg Marigny, Bywater, and Treme - browse our top choices for Restaurants during your stay.
"Real food, done real good" is the motto at hipster-haven Elizabeth's, where the vinyl-print tablecloths look just like grandma's and breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. The menu offers everything from po'boys to a stellar seared duck, but the highlight is the buzzy weekend brunch served from 8 am to 2:30 pm that includes "lost bread" (also known as French toast), "redneck eggs" (fried green tomatoes with poached eggs and hollandaise), and a traditional country breakfast with a smoked pork chop (there's also bottomless mimosas, if you want to start the party early). The fried-oyster po'boy is huge and irresistible. The staff is spunky, and so is the Bywater neighborhood clientele. The praline bacon is a must. Breakfast is served every weekday as well, also from 8 to 2:30, and has almost the same options. Reservations are accepted only for dinner.
It might seem unlikely that a restaurant specializing in canned fish would be one of the most romantic places to dine in New Orleans, but N7 is just that. Once you find this hidden gem, tucked behind a barely marked large wooden fence on a quiet street off of St. Claude Avenue, the adorable, candlelit courtyard and Parisian bistro interior will whisk you away to a dreamy European evening. The canned delicacies, mostly imported from Portugal and Spain, are the most exciting things on the menu (don't leave without trying the habanero-smoked oysters), but the salads, crudos, and desserts also hold their own. A small, carefully curated wine and cocktail list add to the charm of the experience.
Rustic and charming, this cramped dining room lords over Frenchmen Street and serves big plates of classic Italian-American cuisine with a Creole twist. Decadent seafood sauces are especially pleasing for garlic lovers. There are no reservations, it's cash only, and the food and service is a little mixed, but it's always an experience here (and usually lots of fun). Put your name on the list and then head downstairs for some music and drinks at the Apple Barrel, which usually has live music, or wander Frenchmen Street as you wait for a table.
Hand-pulled noodles and fluffy steamed bao are the specialties at this local favorite. Sichuan and Cantonese dishes pack the occasional punch (the Mixed Sauce noodles are pleasantly mouth-numbing), and everything is full of flavor. It's best to go with a group so you get to try a few affordable dishes (or just order a lot).
The latest project from chef Nina Compton, Top Chef contestant and owner of popular Compère Lapin in the Warehouse District, is a real neighborhood place, a friendly yet refined bistro where friends can get together to enjoy a good meal. The atmosphere here is upscale and dinner is on the pricey side, but there is a warm and homey quality to the experience.
This is everything you could want from a neighborhood coffee shop: delicious coffee, premium baked goods, and hearty sandwiches and comfort food for a quick breakfast or lunch. The pies are great around the holidays, as are the king cakes during Carnival season. The café often displays local art for sale on its walls, and hosts events and small concerts.
This lofted space has great vegetarian options and hearty sandwiches that skew creative; think a BLT with kimchi and thick-slab bacon or smoked cauliflower, broccoli falafel, and braised beef with Bloody Mary seasoning. Cocktails are equally unique, utilizing shrubs, fresh juices, and kombucha. At night, the industrial space and romantic rooftop is used for private and community events.
The team behind popular Bywater wine garden Bacchanal opened this chic bar and restaurant at the Hotel Peter and Paul, where you’ll find dizzying walls of chartreuse and ochre, a generous apertivo hour, and a cavernous back bar that seems carved out of a fairy tale. Large plates like the chicken confit and grilled Gulf shrimp are perfect for sharing with a date, but plant-based small plates, like whipped ricotta with preserved mushrooms, are particularly satisfying.
This casual counter-service eatery is a good place to fuel up while exploring the Marigny and next-door Bywater. Traditional Vietnamese dishes like banh mi sandwiches, pho, and spring rolls meet the American South with additions like BBQ pulled pork and smoked brisket or wonton chips with crab dip. Beers from local breweries are on draft.
Both a convenience store and a lunch counter, this friendly neighborhood institution is the perfect place to stop for a cold drink and a delicious carry-out po'boy.
Inside this gas station–turned–taco shop, meats are spit-roasted and masa is crafted by hand. The casual, open-air space serves counter-service tacos and snacks inspired by Oaxaca and Mexico City, but much of the focus is on the large bar, where seasoned local talents craft rum, mezcal, and tequila-based concoctions.
As the Bywater dining scene has largely shifted towards the new, trendy, and exploratory, this historical location on Poland Avenue has stood its ground, remaining one of the only classic New Orleans dinner joints in the area. Expect large portions of fried and boiled seafood favorites, like catfish, redfish, oysters, and shrimp, as well as po'boys, stuffed flounder, and surf-and-turf plates. It's a fun, casual spot, and you will not leave hungry.
The gyro sandwich with a side of Belgian fries (and indulgent housemade aioli) here is a satisfying meal for those looking to make a late night at the St. Claude Avenue clubs and bars that surround this casual hipster establishment. Vegetarians and vegans will be pleased by the selection of falafel, hummus, and other plant-based choices as well.
This is a charming little stop on the way down St. Claude Avenue. The friendly owner will fix you a cappuccino (or hot-pressed panini), while you decide over dozens of flavors of freshly made gelato.
This airy, industrial space has two equally enjoyable identities, depending on the time of day. Weekend brunches are bustling and lively and heavily feature their popular boozy brunch drinks and the to-die-for lemon ricotta pancakes while at night, things are more subdued under the chandelier and pendant lamps when the open kitchen serves up housemade pastas and pizza. Tables of locals and dates unwind over wine and sophisticated comfort foods. Whichever you choose, it's best to make a reservation.
Hipsters, lifelong Bywater residents, and locals far across town all take great pride in "Pizza D" as one of the only (and best) places to get authentic New York–style pizza in New Orleans. A tall can of PBR and a slice of cheese will satisfy most, but delve into the specialty pies, pastas, and surprisingly pleasing salads for the full experience. There's plenty of room to eat in this converted garage (and yard out back) with a decidedly divey ambience, but expect long lines at the counter during weekends.
The funky, Mission Chinese–style Asian fusion served here pairs well with late night dancing and drinking on St. Claude Avenue. Expect flavor bombs like the sweet-and-spicy fried chicken, kung pao pastrami, and creamy crawfish wontons, hipster attitudes and service, and a fun meal different from the New Orleans norm.
The seasonal five-course menu changes constantly at this romantic Parisian-style bistro, which is quickly becoming one of the finest dining experiences in New Orleans. Optional wine pairings and a lovely courtyard add to the romance of this special, date-night spot. The food is exciting, the dining room is small, and reservations go quickly. If you aren’t lucky enough to get a dinner spot (book as far as a month in advance), the chic front bar and courtyard are just for walk-ins, with a menu of natural wines, cocktails, and bar bites. Dinner is usually set at $65 per person (without wine) and is chef's choice, but you can communicate dietary restrictions ahead of time.
This revamped food hall offers visitors a (slightly overpriced) chance to sample from a wide array of flavors. Vendors offer casual local favorites as well as global cuisine, from Haiti to Burma; there's also a chic little oyster bar, bottles of wine and specialty foodstuffs to take home, and a full bar with a generous happy hour.
Devotees of this unassuming neighborhood spot wait with bated breath on Friday afternoons, when a new menu is posted online (and outside the restaurant) showcasing the offerings for that week. The space is intimate and funky, and the food is the same, where ingredients from local farms inspire risottos, curries, housemade ice creams, slow-roasts, and marinades and spices from around the globe. Thursday service changes it up from the regular menu for a popular Taco Night.
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