Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Warehouse District

"Address: 1403 Washington AvenueNew Orleans, LA 70130Phone: (504) 899-8221Website. World-class chefs like Emeril Lagasse and Paul Prudhomme have graced the kitchen of this landmark restaurant. In existence since 1893, Commander’s Palace features “haute Creole cuisine” and a “dirt to plate within 100 miles” policy that contributes to its legendary status as one of the city’s great dining establishments."

"The restaurants on the pricier side are worth visiting for this one-of-a-kind appetizer. And, to reiterate: Commander's Palace's turtle soup is legendary. Go for lunch, order a series of 25-cent martinis (you read that right), and slurp from your glass and a bowl."

"Heralded as serving the best po’ boy in America, Parkway Tavern has been a New Orleans cheap eats institution for over 100 years. Must-try po’ boys include wild caught Louisiana shrimp, fried to crispy perfection; and surf and turf, layering shrimp, slow-cooked roast beef and gravy. For between $12 and $15, you have a feast for two."

"Parkway has been around for over a century, since 1911 to be exact. Legend has it that the name poor boy, also referred to as po’ boy, comes from the Great Depression era when a sandwich was created to be given free of charge to transit strikers. Folks have been clamoring for Parkway’s poor boys ever since."

"A neighborhood bakery dating back to 1911, which added the “poor boy” to the menu when it was invented in the 1920s. While the place closed in 1993, current owner Jay Nix resurrected the landmark Parkway Bakery & Tavern in the early aughts, serving some of the finest po-boys in town."

"The family-owned restaurant with four locations around New Orleans spotlights house signature items like Chicken St. Charles, Eggs Cochon and Bananas Foster Pain Perdu. Prices start around the $9 range, topping out around $15. The spot doesn’t take reservations."

"Cheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare & cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere. Open for breakfast and lunchDress code: CasualPhone: +1 504-525-9355"

"Like many New Orleans restaurants, Coquette is located inside a handsome, historic townhouse, this one in the peaceful Garden District. With two beautiful, wood- and brick-accented dining rooms and an antique, refinished wood bar, the setting alone will impress your date, and the inventive New American fare from chef Michael Stoltzfus is likely to blow them away. With a daily-changing menu that emphasizes local produce such as lima beans, collards and Gulf oysters, Coquette’s fare is predictably delicious but never predictable, featuring unexpected flourishes such as carrot juice in the cachaza-based Tyler’s Ghost cocktail, whipped honey on the hot chicken appetizer, and french fries and stout served alongside donuts and chocolate ice cream on the Late Night Snack dessert plate."

"Longtime Magazine Street stunner Coquette is open for takeout service, Thursday through Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. Order online day-of here or call the restaurant after 1 p.m."

"Every neighborhood needs a hangout, and the dwellers of the Garden District's elegant mansions tend to spend their time at this fabulous corner...Read More"

"When it became very apparent how important it was to have a covered outdoor dining space to stay afloat during the pandemic, Nathanial Zimet, executive chef of Boucherie, built his own. It features a permanent covering surrounded by trellises growing new evergreen wisteria vines, picnic tables and benches, as well as smaller four-top tables and purple chairs to match the flowers when they start to bloom. The modern Southern restaurant offers a fab cocktail program along with the likes of blackened shrimp and grit cake and whole hog pulled pork."

"Chef Nathaniel Zimet has a mini Cajun compound on the corner of N. Carrollton and Jeanette, where he specializes in bringing the concept of the boucherie (or, in this case, in-house butchering, curing and cooking) to the table, with a meaty menu where boudin balls and charcuterie shine, but creative dishes from smoked scallops to hamachi sashimi with kimchi should not be overlooked."

"The thick, glistening cuts of bacon on the BLT can only be the work of the devil – or chef Nathanial Zimet, whose house-cured meats and succulent Southern dishes are lauded citywide. Savor boudin (Cajun sausage)... Top ChoiceVietnamese in New Orleans"

"Bourbon Pub and Parade is located in the cluster of gay bars heading into the residential end of Bourbon. The venue is known for its male go-go dancers prancing around the bars, regular karaoke and a spacious balcony for people watching. There usually is a cover, but the bar makes up for it by having a friendly staff that does its best to make each and every patron feel welcome."

"Are you wondering if all the nightclubs are strictly for the straight?. Do not wonder anymore because Bourbon Pub Parade has got your back. This venue is a night club of colors for the colored; this is New Orleans’ finest and best gay bar and nightclub with over 40 years in the business of uninhibited fun."

"French QuarterIf you like your dance clubs with a decidedly unapologetic rainbow vibe, Bourbon Pub is the place you need to be. There’s also karaoke every Thursday night, not to mention cabaret performances, '90s nights, and retro music video nights, among other things."

"People hang around the doors of this modest Metairie institution, night after night, the way barbecue lovers flock to the newest and hottest joints in Texas, except that R&O has been around since the ’80’s, that’s how much people love it here, and why shouldn’t they—the roast beef po boys are some of the most distinctive in town, but there’s so much else to eat here, too—shrimp salads, eggplant parmesan lunch specials, thin crust pizza, the works. Fancy it’s not, unforgettable all the same."

"For good reason: They’re reasonably priced, filling and about as egalitarian as a local food can be. Fried seafood po’ boys get much of the love, but consider the unsung hero of po’ boy land: the roast beef po’ boy. Here in the first suburb west of New Orleans proper is R&Os, home of the finest roast beef po’ boy with gravy that can be."

"An interesting new addition to the historic Orpheum Theater — an underground speakeasy — opens under the iconic performance venue in the Central Business District. The Double Dealer, a basement-level bar and lounge, hopes to add a new element to the New Orleans bar scene by tapping into prohibition-era history. Accessed through an unmarked side entrance of the Orpheum, opposite the Roosevelt Hotel, this spot is sure to add a bit of mystery to your evening."

"Located under the Orpheum Theater, The Double Dealer is intended to be a “one-of-a-kind speakeasy” celebrating Dixie Bohemia, a term describing the writers, artists, and hangers-on in the New Orleans art scene of the 1920s. With designers Farouki Farouki behind the interior (they also did worked with Saffron and Justine), it is vibey indeed, and the cocktail menu is unique — and affordable. View this post on Instagram"

"We hope you’ll be able to curb your caffeine craving now that you know the best coffee shops in New Orleans. Stop by one of these local shops today!"

"One of the more modern designs, this Marigny coffee house has a chic facade that breathes new life into the definition of a corner coffeeshop. Inside, you can work from a table or the eponymous orange couch. View this post on Instagram"

"Frank Brigtsen has been delighting diners at his quiet Riverbend restaurant since 1986, with now-famous items like the (not fried) seafood platter, paneed (breaded and shallow-fried) rabbit and crabmeat parmesean-crusted Gulf fish, as well as soups that make New Orleanians wish for cold weather. Now, the menu is all packed for a to-go option, with a great deal of thought put into what translates to takeout. Brigsten’s is open for takeout and dine-in Tuesday through Saturday."

"Brigtsen’s Restaurant is one of the best restaurants in New Orleans because they offer a Cajun inspired menu that has people coming back for more every time they visit New Orleans. Brigtsen’s opened in 1986, and they were listed as the “Top Cajun Restaurant” in the 2000 Zagat. Their menu is crafted to meet every cajun craving you could possibly have."

"You’ll find some of the best-fried chicken cooked by one of the nicest families at McHardy’s Chicken & Fixin’. Aside it from being practically a cheap-eats staple in New Orleans, you’ll find $5 for five pieces of fried chicken. There are also sides that are just as mouthwatering, ranging from rice and beans, mac and cheese and fried okra."

"Hot, fresh, peppery chicken from this takeout spot gives your stomach tasty eats at very reasonable prices. McHardy’s is a local favorite. Get your chicken fix along with soul food sides like dirty rice, potato salad and red beans and rice."

"This tiny, quick-serve gem on North Broad Street created a genius way to safely get its famous fried chicken to customers — a zipline, operated with a pulley system. Here’s to another 20 years."

"Got a salad through Uber Eats because I was looking for something healthy. Super happy with my southwest salad and ability to customize."

"Tags: Chef Owned and Operated, Dog Friendly Patio, and Garden Guide. Category: Caribbean, Latin American, Outside Dining, Private Dining, and Weekend Brunch. Mayas Restaurant is a captivating Latin dining experience with exciting social rhythms."

"Boiled or fried yuca is served over salad and topped with mango salsa and pico de gallo. Reservations accepted. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun."

"A beacon of locally made art and jewelry on Frenchmen Street since 2013, this evening market is open nightly from 7 pm to midnight or 1, depending on crowds. Right next door to the Spotted Cat and in the heart of the Frenchmen Street nuttiness, this brightly lit marketplace boasts a revolving roster of serious artists creating everything from sculptures made from flatware to Impressionist style streetcar scenes and inventive offbeat t-shirt designs. This is where locals in the know buy their gifts and art for the wall and wearing."

"For some reason, Frenchmen Street remains an undiscovered gold mine to most first-time tourists, and even for many of the seasoned visitors; the Frenchmen Art Market is one of the gems of the city. If you are traveling with family or simply strive for more depth than the bars and nightclubs can provide, take a stroll under the lights illuminating the fantastic displays. This weekly nighttime market truly personifies the ambiance of this magnificent city."

"Explore locally made jewelry, crafts, gifts and artwork under a twinkling canopy of lights as you walk hand-in-hand with your honey at the Frenchmen Art Market. Located at 619 Frenchmen Street, this charming outdoor craft fair opens only at night and is nestled between some of the most popular nightclubs in the area. After you’re done shopping, pop over to The Spotted Cat Music Club for live jazz music in an intimate setting."