The 10 Best Food & Drink in New Orleans, Louisiana (LA)

March 25, 2022 Flossie Demartino

Laissez les bons temps rouler! In New Orleans the good times are perpetually rolling down Bourbon Street, which, thanks to the city’s annual Mardi Gras celebration, has quite a party animal reputation. Once you’ve soaked up the scenery of the historic French Quarter, tour the elegant Garden District and meet the colorful characters of Frenchmen Street. Experience the city's supernatural vibe at the Voodoo Museum or by taking a guided ghost or vampire tour through taverns, alleyways, and cemeteries.
Restaurants in New Orleans

1. New Orleans School of Cooking

524 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70130-2118 +1 504-620-9252 http://www.neworleansschoolofcooking.com
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5.0 based on 7,515 reviews

New Orleans School of Cooking

We teach the basics of Louisiana Cooking in a way you’ll never forget. Fun is a primary ingredient in our kitchen! Our Cajun / Creole experts teach New Orleans specialties such as Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines, seasoning them with history, trivia and tall tales! We offer demonstration classes and hands-on classes daily! DEMONSTRATION CLASS: Watch, learn & eat! Sit back and enjoy watching our skilled, entertaining chefs prepare a classic Cajun / Creole meal for you while learning about the vibrant history of New Orleans cuisine - enjoy all the demonstrated items, as well as local Abita beer with your meal! HANDS ON CLASS: Cook & eat an authentic Louisiana meal! In this highly interactive class, our guests prepare a complete dinner with one of our expert chefs, and afterwards they are able to sit down and enjoy the meal they have just created. Served with red & white wine.

Reviewed By ebeeson - Darwen, United Kingdom

Great class learnt a lot Pat was amazing she has so much knowledge food was great super tasty what fab couple hours

2. Confederacy of Cruisers Bike Tours

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5.0 based on 1,608 reviews

Confederacy of Cruisers Bike Tours

Ride with us through the New Orleans neighborhoods we live in with the cities original and oldest bike tour company. It’s been over 11 years of great tours and great customers, making us feel like the luckiest folks every day at work. Tours that we have developed over the years include the Creole tour (our culture and history ride), the culinary bike ride that eats its way through 4 local restaurants, the history of drinking tour (which is exactly what it sounds like) and our Ninth Ward Tour that shares the story of the rebuilding and why it was so important to us. The rides are relaxed, with plenty of time to ask questions, and a stop along the way at a neighborhood bar on our Creole tour where you can find out all you want about local life while drinking a delicious Bloody Mary, if you like (water or nothing are also fine choices). All tours have one speed, slow. Call or email us, we don't use computer booking...old fashioned is how we roll on wheels and in the shop.

3. Tastebud Tours Food Tours

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5.0 based on 1,446 reviews

Tastebud Tours Food Tours

Take an unforgettable stroll through the streets of the Crescent City immersing your taste buds in some of the best quintessential cuisine NOLA has to offer: Gumbo, Jambalaya, Muffaletta, Pralines, Bread Pudding and more. Looking for Seafood? Take Tastebud Tours Original Seafood and History Food Tour! Be sure to come hungry!

4. New Orleans Urban Adventures

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5.0 based on 593 reviews

New Orleans Urban Adventures

NOLA Tour Hub offers unique and authentic tours around New Orleans. They range from 2 hour to 1 day adventures and uncover back streets, hidden gems, and fascinating sights. Step into the lives of locals, find out what makes the city tick, and get acquainted with the local food, culture, and traditions of New Orleans. A local expert guide will provide the knowledge and lead you through a fantastic urban experience. Tours may be purchased in combinations, for a more comprehensive experience. Any customization or Private Version is also available- please contact the office for more information regarding these options.

5. Racontours

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5.0 based on 436 reviews

Racontours

Racontours, New Orleans is a walking tour company dedicated to sharing stories in an immersive Southern experience. Our tours are for story lovers and history buffs alike whose curiosity goes beyond mere linear dates and facts. While we offer 2 tours, we can only provide 1 tour a day on a first come first served basis. Reservations must be made with a minimum 24 hours advance notice. Our Garden District tour is a 6 hour experience that includes a 4 course lunch at the world renowned Commanders Palace! Our Voodoo tour is a 4-5 hour experience which takes place in the French Quarter. It is a fun and touching examination of how this often misunderstood ancient African faith evolved with the residents of the Vieux Carre, into what is now known as New Orleans Voodoo. Each walking tour concludes in an above ground cemetery. Join Racontours and discover the passions, loves, deceits and betrayals, that took place in our garden, below the sea. Thank you for your interest..and get ready to slow your roll!

6. Crescent City Cooks

201 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2214 +1 504-529-1600 http://www.crescentcitycooks.com
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5.0 based on 289 reviews

Crescent City Cooks

Reviewed By MVBrady

Our group of spouses and guests of attendees of a meeting had a wonderful time learning to make our wonderful New Orleans-style lunch of vegetarian and non-veg jambalaya as well as crawfish étouffée, and bananas foster for dessert! Coordinating our private class with the staff was more than pleasant, as they were always available, helpful, and communicative in the weeks leading up to and during our visit. Would definitely do it again! Thanks for a great experience!

7. Free Tours by Foot

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5.0 based on 4,849 reviews

Free Tours by Foot

We are OPEN and running Covid-19 Compliant In-Person Tours. Free Tours by Foot is pleased to present the only name-your-own-price New Orleans tours. Learn much more than just Bourbon Street on our French Quarter Tour, about the well-heeled and their mansions on our Garden District Tour. Learn about New Orleans peculiar burial grounds on our St. Louis Cemetery #1 Tour. Foodies will love our food tours and everyone will get spooked on our New Orleans ghost tours. We now also offer bike tours and soon photography and bus tours. You decide what a tour was worth after the tour is finished. Pay-what-you-like tours are great tours for every budget.

8. Doctor Gumbo Tours

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5.0 based on 2,069 reviews

Doctor Gumbo Tours

Food and Cocktail History Tours of New Orleans, Louisiana. Locally-owned and operated. The cure for the common tour!

9. New Orleans Secrets

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5.0 based on 1,782 reviews

New Orleans Secrets

Tours & Adventures to Unlock New Orleans! Small Group Food, Cocktail, Voodoo, Ghost, History, and Nightlife Tours That Ensure Personalized Attention. Private Tours and Corporate Events, Too! Award-Winning!

10. Mardi Gras School of Cooking

519 Wilkinson St Ste 101, New Orleans, LA 70130 +1 504-344-3977 [email protected] http://www.themardigrasschoolofcooking.com/hands-on-classes
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5.0 based on 231 reviews

Mardi Gras School of Cooking

Hands on Cajun and Creole Cooking Class. Right in the French Quarter. Come cook and eat with us. You will do all the cutting, prep work and cooking. You will learn great tips and tricks while learning about the history of cooking in New Orleans.

Reviewed By joy955 - O'Fallon, United States

Chef Conner was awesome. My 15 year old and I had the sauces class and he kept it educational, lively, funny and delicious. Come hungry! Have new techniques to work on, new recipes and new appreciation for southern cuisine.

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