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Mid-City is a vibrant area that provides easy access to all areas of the city via the Greenway and streetcar/bus lines. From its fantastic, relaxed nightlife to delicious restaurants to fascinating history, it's a great place to spend your time here in New Orleans.
73 locals recommend
Mid-City
Mid-City is a vibrant area that provides easy access to all areas of the city via the Greenway and streetcar/bus lines. From its fantastic, relaxed nightlife to delicious restaurants to fascinating history, it's a great place to spend your time here in New Orleans.
Food scene
Ikura Hibachi And Sushi
310 N Carrollton AveCome here for a relaxed sushi and/or hibachi experience.
Bevi's is a fun market and eatery featuring a variety of seafood including oysters as well as po-boys.
70 locals recommend
Bevi Seafood Co.
236 N Carrollton AveBevi's is a fun market and eatery featuring a variety of seafood including oysters as well as po-boys.
This is a fun local chain with great seafood options and bar.
14 locals recommend
Mr. Ed's Oyster Bar & Fish House, MID CITY
301 North Carrollton AvenueThis is a fun local chain with great seafood options and bar.
Brown Butter combines local Cajun and Creole cuisine and "Bible Belt" dishes with contemporary additions for a truly Southern menu.
33 locals recommend
Brown Butter Southern Kitchen and Bar
231 N Carrollton AveBrown Butter combines local Cajun and Creole cuisine and "Bible Belt" dishes with contemporary additions for a truly Southern menu.
For a different take on local offerings, check on this authentic Mexican restaurant featuring top favorites.
21 locals recommend
Taqueria Guerrero Mexico Inc
208 N Carrollton AveFor a different take on local offerings, check on this authentic Mexican restaurant featuring top favorites.
Venezia
134 N Carrollton AveGreat place for family-friendly traditional Italian fare.
Café Minh
4139 Canal StVietnamese-French bistro with a New Orleans flare.
With the Frey family being in the meat business for generations, this place is a perfect local spot for meat lovers!
23 locals recommend
Frey Smoked Meat Co.
4141 Bienville StWith the Frey family being in the meat business for generations, this place is a perfect local spot for meat lovers!
A fantastic crawfish boil spot perfect for the season.
43 locals recommend
Clesi's Restaurant & Catering
4323 Bienville StA fantastic crawfish boil spot perfect for the season.
A trendy Vietnamese restaurant with a Creole spin featuring bubble tea cocktails.
146 locals recommend
MOPHO
514 City Park AveA trendy Vietnamese restaurant with a Creole spin featuring bubble tea cocktails.
A member of the Brennan group, this classy spot is a local favorite and a great place for people who want the Brenna's experience without the hustle and bustle of downtown. It's located within a renovated 1860s clapboard house.
117 locals recommend
Ralph's On The Park
900 City Park AveA member of the Brennan group, this classy spot is a local favorite and a great place for people who want the Brenna's experience without the hustle and bustle of downtown. It's located within a renovated 1860s clapboard house.
When you need to cool off, this is a great place for a quick New Orleans staple: try the Orchid Vanilla Snowball.
45 locals recommend
Pandora's Snowballs
901 N Carrollton AveWhen you need to cool off, this is a great place for a quick New Orleans staple: try the Orchid Vanilla Snowball.
Headed by master chef Isaac Toups, this is an ideal place for Cajun carnivores who want both authentic and contemporary cuisine.
158 locals recommend
Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton AveHeaded by master chef Isaac Toups, this is an ideal place for Cajun carnivores who want both authentic and contemporary cuisine.
G's Pizza
4840 Bienville StNeighborhood BYOB pizza parlour with outdoor seating.
Vessel NOLA
3835 Iberville StThis unique restaurant is located inside a renovated 1914 church.
Family-owned brunch and dinner spot featuring eclectic cuisine with a Mexican twist.
35 locals recommend
Canal Street Bistro
3903 Canal StFamily-owned brunch and dinner spot featuring eclectic cuisine with a Mexican twist.
Reviving itself post-Katrina, this Creole-Italian spot is a local favorite.
294 locals recommend
Katie's
3701 Iberville StReviving itself post-Katrina, this Creole-Italian spot is a local favorite.
Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar
3636 Bienville StCreole-Italian fare since 1947!
Neyow's Creole Café
3332 Bienville StTraditional Creole fare.
Famous po-boy restaurant founded in 1911 situated a block away from the bayou.
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveFamous po-boy restaurant founded in 1911 situated a block away from the bayou.
Juan's Flying Burrito - Mid-City
4724 S Carrollton AveLocal Tex-Mex chain with delicious burritos.
Casual local chain featuring thin-crust pizza right off the Canal Streetcar line.
56 locals recommend
Theo's Neighborhood Pizza, Mid-City
4024 Canal StCasual local chain featuring thin-crust pizza right off the Canal Streetcar line.
Fantastic breakfast and brunch location with a highly customizable menu,
89 locals recommend
Wakin' Bakin'
4408 Banks StFantastic breakfast and brunch location with a highly customizable menu,
Namese
Easygoing and cozy Vietnamese restaurant.
Mona's Cafe
3901 Banks StMiddle Eastern cuisine and market.
Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal StTwo-story homestyle Creole restaurant.
Boswell's Jamaican Grill
3521 Tulane AveHearty and traditional Jamaican restaurant.
Bar scene
Micks Irish Pub
4801 Bienville AveIrish dive bar with bar games and food from Rum and Lash.
Second Line Brewing
433 N Bernadotte StWell-known local brewery.
Evangeline Lounge
4501 Toulouse StFast service featuring great cocktails.
Two-level modern craft cocktail bar featuring world-renowned bartender Chris McMillian. He also co-founded the Museum of the American Cocktail.
30 locals recommend
Revel Cafe & Bar
133 N Carrollton AveTwo-level modern craft cocktail bar featuring world-renowned bartender Chris McMillian. He also co-founded the Museum of the American Cocktail.
With a wine garden in the back, these large venues feature extensive beer and wine lists as well as outside patios.
356 locals recommend
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayWith a wine garden in the back, these large venues feature extensive beer and wine lists as well as outside patios.
Relaxed local pub conveniently located next to the Canal streetcar line featuring Mother Mary’s food inside.
43 locals recommend
The Holy Ground Irish Pub
3340 Canal StRelaxed local pub conveniently located next to the Canal streetcar line featuring Mother Mary’s food inside.
Dmac's Bar & Grill
542 South Dr. Norman C. Francis Parkway24/7 music venue.
Three Palms Bar and Grill
3813 Tulane AveAffordable neighborhood bar with a solid menu.
Twelve Mile Limit
500 S Telemachus StBoho bar with free food on Monday night.
Finn McCool's Irish Pub
3701 Banks StPopular sports bar with a good beer and food selection.
Banks Street Bar & Grill
4401 Banks StMusic venue.
Mid City Yacht Club
440 S St Patrick StLocal sports bar hangout complete with a patio.
Beachcorner Bar & Grill
4905 Canal StNo-frills bar located by the cemeteries.
Coffee places
The Bean Gallery
637 N Carrollton AveIndie place with cafe fare and a porch.
The Station
4400 Bienville StFunky and cozy coffee house with outdoor seating.
Church Alley Coffee Bar
4201 Canal StHip spot for strong coffee with a small sitting area.
Bright cafe with a wide menu and baked goods right by the streetcar line.
48 locals recommend
Monkey Monkey Coffee and Tea
4641 S Carrollton AveBright cafe with a wide menu and baked goods right by the streetcar line.
Good Karma Cafe
2940 Canal StLocated at India House Hostel, this place is perfect for vegans.