Whitley’s Mid-City Guidebook
Casual Restaurants in the Neighborhood
One of our favorite neighborhood restaurants. They have been featured on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives. Great for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch. (6 blocks)
294 recommandé par les habitants
Katie's
3701 Iberville StOne of our favorite neighborhood restaurants. They have been featured on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives. Great for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch. (6 blocks)
A must go while in New Orleans! Try the roast beef or surf & turf (roast beef & fried shrimp) po-boys (1 mile walk or drive)
681 recommandé par les habitants
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveA must go while in New Orleans! Try the roast beef or surf & turf (roast beef & fried shrimp) po-boys (1 mile walk or drive)
Our favorite place in the city to get boiled seafood! They also have a lot of other New Orleans staples like gumbo, jambalaya & oysters (9 blocks)
43 recommandé par les habitants
Clesi's Restaurant & Catering
4323 Bienville StOur favorite place in the city to get boiled seafood! They also have a lot of other New Orleans staples like gumbo, jambalaya & oysters (9 blocks)
Best BBQ anywhere around! Large outside area perfect for when the weather is nice (0.8 mile walk or drive)
189 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Oak BBQ
900 N Carrollton AveBest BBQ anywhere around! Large outside area perfect for when the weather is nice (0.8 mile walk or drive)
Long-time restaurant/bar with great po-boys & gumbo (1.6 miles)
182 recommandé par les habitants
Liuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez StLong-time restaurant/bar with great po-boys & gumbo (1.6 miles)
Quintessential neighborhood restaurant since 1932 serving all the New Orleans classics (4 blocks)
199 recommandé par les habitants
Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal StQuintessential neighborhood restaurant since 1932 serving all the New Orleans classics (4 blocks)
Started out as a pop-up and developed a huge following for their smash burgers and Bub's sauce. Also a good option for takeout (5 blocks)
6 recommandé par les habitants
Bub's NOLA
4413 Banks StreetStarted out as a pop-up and developed a huge following for their smash burgers and Bub's sauce. Also a good option for takeout (5 blocks)
Unique French bistro with great ambiance & a tree growing through the dining room (2 miles)
314 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveUnique French bistro with great ambiance & a tree growing through the dining room (2 miles)
Laid-back neighborhood restaurant with a great outdoor patio from one of my favorite chefs, Susan Spicer. (1.5 miles)
Rosedale Restaurant
Laid-back neighborhood restaurant with a great outdoor patio from one of my favorite chefs, Susan Spicer. (1.5 miles)
New addition to the neighborhood. Great for happy hour drinks & snacks or for dinner! (3 blocks)
Rosella
New addition to the neighborhood. Great for happy hour drinks & snacks or for dinner! (3 blocks)
Nicer Restaurants in the Neighborhood
Our top pick for a nice meal. Highly recommend starting with a charcuterie plate for the table. They also have a great brunch on the weekends. (0.8 mile walk or drive)
158 recommandé par les habitants
Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton AveOur top pick for a nice meal. Highly recommend starting with a charcuterie plate for the table. They also have a great brunch on the weekends. (0.8 mile walk or drive)
Historic 1860s building overlooking City Park. (1.1 miles)
117 recommandé par les habitants
Ralph's On The Park
900 City Park AveHistoric 1860s building overlooking City Park. (1.1 miles)
Located in an iconic 1914 church, Vessel is a must visit for dinner and/or cocktails (4 blocks)
62 recommandé par les habitants
Vessel NOLA
3835 Iberville StLocated in an iconic 1914 church, Vessel is a must visit for dinner and/or cocktails (4 blocks)
Old-school New Orleans steakhouse since 1934. If you have 4 people or less, call to reserve one of the private booths for a very unique experience (1.7 miles)
81 recommandé par les habitants
Crescent City Steak House
1001 N Broad StOld-school New Orleans steakhouse since 1934. If you have 4 people or less, call to reserve one of the private booths for a very unique experience (1.7 miles)
Award winning neighborhood bistro with excellent Louisiana cuisine. Chef Greg is known for his duck dishes
11 recommandé par les habitants
Gabrielle Restaurant
2441 Orleans AvenueAward winning neighborhood bistro with excellent Louisiana cuisine. Chef Greg is known for his duck dishes
Fine dining restaurant from James Beard Award winning Chef Sue Zemanick. The menu changes seasonally and typically has a lot of seafood dishes. (4 blocks)
19 recommandé par les habitants
Zasu
127 N Carrollton AveFine dining restaurant from James Beard Award winning Chef Sue Zemanick. The menu changes seasonally and typically has a lot of seafood dishes. (4 blocks)
Breakfast & Brunch Spots in the Neighborhood
Great food but they don't have alcohol so make sure you BYOB or go across the street to Banks St. bar for to go drinks. (5 blocks)
87 recommandé par les habitants
Biscuits & Buns on Banks
4337 Banks StGreat food but they don't have alcohol so make sure you BYOB or go across the street to Banks St. bar for to go drinks. (5 blocks)
A little pricey but great brunch spot if you're looking to splurge. (4 blocks)
62 recommandé par les habitants
Vessel NOLA
3835 Iberville StA little pricey but great brunch spot if you're looking to splurge. (4 blocks)
Locally-owned with a selection of both traditional and unique donuts (6 blocks)
33 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Dot Donuts
4301 Canal StLocally-owned with a selection of both traditional and unique donuts (6 blocks)
Brunch is only served on Sunday. Option for bottomless mimosas, bloody marys or sangrias (6 blocks)
294 recommandé par les habitants
Katie's
3701 Iberville StBrunch is only served on Sunday. Option for bottomless mimosas, bloody marys or sangrias (6 blocks)
Coffee & Desserts
My favorite coffee in the city! They have a large outdoor area next to the Lafitte Greenway bike path, perfect for people watching. (7 blocks)
They also have a few other locations around the city if you're exploring other neighborhoods.
French Truck Coffee
My favorite coffee in the city! They have a large outdoor area next to the Lafitte Greenway bike path, perfect for people watching. (7 blocks)
They also have a few other locations around the city if you're exploring other neighborhoods.
Great coffee & pastries in a really cool building (9 blocks)
51 recommandé par les habitants
The Station
4400 Bienville StGreat coffee & pastries in a really cool building (9 blocks)
Small, locally-owned coffee shop with great breakfast items. (5 blocks)
16 recommandé par les habitants
Church Alley Coffee Bar
4201 Canal StSmall, locally-owned coffee shop with great breakfast items. (5 blocks)
New Orleans staple serving gelato & Italian desserts since 1905. (4 blocks)
256 recommandé par les habitants
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveNew Orleans staple serving gelato & Italian desserts since 1905. (4 blocks)
Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois StOur go to for breakfast tacos. (2 miles)
Second location of the iconic beignet & coffee shop. Beautiful views inside City Park & much less crowded than the French Quarter location. (1.5 miles, take the Canal-City Park streetcar to the last stop)
86 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Du Monde City Park
56 Dreyfous DrSecond location of the iconic beignet & coffee shop. Beautiful views inside City Park & much less crowded than the French Quarter location. (1.5 miles, take the Canal-City Park streetcar to the last stop)
Nothing says New Orleans quite like an ice-cold snowball on a hot day! (0.8 mile walk or drive)
45 recommandé par les habitants
Pandora's Snowballs
901 N Carrollton AveNothing says New Orleans quite like an ice-cold snowball on a hot day! (0.8 mile walk or drive)
Bars in the Neighborhood
Neighborhood Irish bar. Best place in the city to watch international sporting events. (4 blocks)
221 recommandé par les habitants
Finn McCool's Irish Pub
3701 Banks StNeighborhood Irish bar. Best place in the city to watch international sporting events. (4 blocks)
Tons of beer on tap and a huge beer garden on the Lafitte Greenway bike path. (0.8 mile walk or drive)
107 recommandé par les habitants
Wrong Iron On The Greenway
3532 Toulouse StTons of beer on tap and a huge beer garden on the Lafitte Greenway bike path. (0.8 mile walk or drive)
Great neighborhood bar for watching football. (9 blocks)
97 recommandé par les habitants
Mid City Yacht Club
440 S St Patrick StGreat neighborhood bar for watching football. (9 blocks)
Neighborhood dive bar with great cocktails. (5 blocks)
143 recommandé par les habitants
Twelve Mile Limit
500 S Telemachus StNeighborhood dive bar with great cocktails. (5 blocks)
Cottage-turned sports bar with a huge outdoor patio. When sitting in the patio you can also order anything from the connected Bayou Wine Garden. (0.8 mile walk or drive)
356 recommandé par les habitants
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayCottage-turned sports bar with a huge outdoor patio. When sitting in the patio you can also order anything from the connected Bayou Wine Garden. (0.8 mile walk or drive)
The Holy Ground Irish Pub
3340 Canal StA neighborhood Irish pub. (8 blocks)
Neighborhood dive bar with live music. Check their website for the calendar. (5 blocks)
68 recommandé par les habitants
Banks Street Bar & Grill
4401 Banks StNeighborhood dive bar with live music. Check their website for the calendar. (5 blocks)
Family friendly brewery with large outdoor space. (1.1 mile walk or drive)
96 recommandé par les habitants
Second Line Brewing
433 N Bernadotte StFamily friendly brewery with large outdoor space. (1.1 mile walk or drive)
Some of the best cocktails in the city! Ran by husband-and-wife team of Chris and Laura McMillian. (4 blocks)
30 recommandé par les habitants
Revel Cafe & Bar
133 N Carrollton AveSome of the best cocktails in the city! Ran by husband-and-wife team of Chris and Laura McMillian. (4 blocks)
Shops/Services
Great local boutique with unique items & souvenirs. (9 blocks)
14 recommandé par les habitants
Home Malone
629 N Carrollton AveGreat local boutique with unique items & souvenirs. (9 blocks)
The Woodhouse Day Spa - New Orleans
4030 Canal St3 blocks
Grocery Stores
A small international grocery specializing in Middle Eastern items. (2 blocks)
166 recommandé par les habitants
Mona's Cafe
3901 Banks StA small international grocery specializing in Middle Eastern items. (2 blocks)
Full service, Louisiana-owned grocery store. (5 blocks)
1002 recommandé par les habitants
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveFull service, Louisiana-owned grocery store. (5 blocks)