Lunch is on your own, so grab some new friends and try that local restaurant your friend told you to try.
Here are some nearby recommendations:
Hotel Monteleone's Criollo Restaurant
214 Royal StNew Orleans, LA 70130
$$$
American (New), Cajun/Creole, Breakfast & Brunch
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
http://criollonola.com/
Johnny’s Po-Boys
511 St. Louis St., New Orleans, LA 70130
A very popular, tiny shop, serving GIANT Po-Boy sandwiches and traditional sides
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐½
http://www.johnnyspoboy.com
Green Goddess Café
307 Exchange Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130
Vegetarian-GF
$$
Creative New American cuisine & cocktails. Healthy Options. Great dessert.
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
http://www.greengoddessvt.com/
Café Fleur-De-Lis
307 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
$$
Casual, narrow café featuring quick, counter-serve breakfast & lunch with ample portions.
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
http://www.cafefleurdelis.com/
Mena’s Place
200 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
$$
Longtime place serving Cajun fare like omelets, po’boys & seafood platters for breakfast and lunch.
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
http://menaspalace.com/
Backspace Bar & Kitchen
139 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Veg Options available
$$
Exposed-brick literary-themed spot with a fireplace. Bar food.
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
http://www.backspacenola.com/
The Jimani
141 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Veg options available.
$$
Sport bar with multiple TVs. Pub fare serve late.
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐½
http://www.thejimani.com/
Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria
301 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Veg options available
$$
Mexican & Latin food in a casual counter-serve eatery.
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
https://www.felipestaqueria.com/
Huck Finn’s Café
135 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Vegetarian options available.
$$
New Orleans fare – sports pub – lots of TV’s.
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐½
http://www.huckfinnscafe.com/
Creole House Restaurant & Oyster Bar
509 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
$$
Bright, casual restaurant serving classic Cajun-Creole dishes & seafood platters.
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
http://creolehouserestaurant.com/
Palace Café
605 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
$$ - $$$
Modern Creole cooking in an opulent, high-ceilinged room plus sidewalk seating.
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
http://www.palacecafe.com/
Welty’s Deli
336 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Vegetarian options available.
$$
Breakfast & lunch spot serving sandwiches and salads with New Orleans flavor.
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
http://www.weltysdeli.com/
Red Gravy
125 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Vegetarian options available.
$$
Handmade pasta & other traditional Italian staples.
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐½
http://redgravycafe.com/
Mr. B’s Bistro
201 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
$$
Modern, seasonal Louisiana fare in a refined, wood paneled space.
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
http://www.mrbsbistro.com/
Acme Oyster House
724 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70130
$-$$
Lively New Orleans based chain offering oyster, po’boys, gumbo & other Cajun-Creole classic.
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
http://www.acmeoyster.com/
Red Fish Grill
115 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130
$$-$$$
Seafood & Cajun favorites including oysters in a funky & lively space.
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
http://www.redfishgrill.com/
Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar
739 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70130
$$
Local seafood platters, fresh-shucked oysters & Creole staples in a casual barroom setting.
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
http://www.felixs.com/
The Ruby Slipper Café
1005 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Vegetarian options available.
$$
Cheery café serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare & cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
https://www.therubyslippercafe.net/
Café Beignet
311 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Vegetarian options available.
$-$$
Charming, counter-serve café with menu of beignets, Cajun & breakfast fare, plus patio seating.
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐½
http://www.cafebeignet.com/
GW Fins
808 Bienville St New Orleans, LA 70112
Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available.
$$
Creative, ever-shifting seafood menu featuring fresh catches in a stylish updated warehouse space.
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
http://gwfins.com/
Starbucks
500 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Yelp: ⭐⭐⭐½
