New Orleans' Best Martini

Low-key meeting spot rich in character and romance, famous for a near miss with a spot in history.

Reviews:

• “Best Bloody Mary in town!”
• “Best Value in NOLA”
• “Still they survive!”
• “Relieved it’s still there!!!”
• “Our Favorite Place in the Big Easy”

Tips: Dating duos can sit in the historic bar’s intimate alcove.

Napoleon House Bar & Cafe

Stylish and unaffected, a classic European hotel lobby lounge in the International House.

Tips: Surf the net for free inside this swanky lounge.

Loa

Sophisticated martini-cigar bar and restaurant caters to a mature crowd.

Reviews:

• “great service and bar.”
• “Disappointing New Years Dinner”

Tips: The club is located inside the Prince Conti Hotel.

The Bombay Club Restaurant & Martini Bistro

One of the friendliest gay meeting spots in the city.

Reviews:

• “the best bar in new orleans”

Tips: Well drinks are $2.25 and domestics and draft beers are $2.50 from 4pm to 9pm daily.

Good Friends Bar and Queen’s Head Pub

This hotel restaurant serves flavorful combination cuisine that’s a study in the art of balance.

Reviews:

• “A visitor from San Francisco”
• “Hired Staff?”
• “WOW!”
• “Perfectly Romantic!”
• “could be great or poor.”

Tips: The Bistro seats about 40 people, with room for an additional 20 in the rear courtyard.

Bistro at Maison De Ville

Rande Gerber’s hip, pricey and stylishly appointed bar complements its home in the W hotel.

Reviews:

• “Best place to be ignored”
• “Smooth and Sleek”
• “Where is everbody?”
• “Whiskey Blue”
• “Whiskey Park IS in NY!!!”

Tips: Reserve a private VIP booth for privacy; bottle service ranges from $100 to $300.

WHISKEY BLUE or email WHISKEY BLUE

This historic hotel in an elegant former mansion is a favorite nightlife spot for young Uptowners.

Reviews:

• “Great for sitting outside for a drink over looking Saint Charles”
• “The Columns – Local favorite”
• “Great front porch”
• “Charming, relaxing happy hour.”
• “classic new orleans charm”

Tips: Live jazz music is available Sundays through Thursdays.

Columns Hotel

Straightforward, high-quality French bistro fare with an affordable price tag.

Reviews:

• “Crabmeat & Spinach Crepe Amazing!”
• “Adorable, but not worth the hype”
• “Good prices, food So So”
• “Delicious and Cozy”
• “Amazing Atmosphere, High Quality Food”

Tips: La Crepe Nanou doesn’t accept reservations, so arrive early or late—and even then, expect a casual (though not entirely unpleasant) wait.

La Crepe Nanou

Creole dining that’s over the top in every luxurious way.

Reviews:

• “PLEASE DONT EAT HERE!!”
• “The place time forgot, and you will forget too until you look in your wallet”
• “You can’t eat History”
• “On My BEST MEALS EVER List!”
• “Memorably terrible.”

Tips: The dress code at lunch is casual; at dinner, it’s jacket and tie.

Antoine’s Restaurant

Good spirits and music are always on tap at this upscale brewpub.

Tips: Free Wi-Fi Internet access is available.

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