The Garden District is a beautiful and historic neighborhood centrally located in New Orleans. With Iconic Streets like St. Charles and Magazine framing the neighborhood, the area is full of grand antebellum mansions and cute NOLA shotguns.
Enjoy a walk through the Garden District any day
of the week for its lovely atmosphere then check out any of the many delicious
places to eat that the neighborhood has to offer. Here are 10 tasty spots to
check out in the Garden District.
10 Good Bites in the Garden District
1. Lilly's Cafe
1813 Magazine St., 504-599-9999
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Lilly's Cafe is a Vietnamese restaurant on Magazine serving up hot, flavorful, and affordable dishes all day long. This local favorite is known for its hot and rich pho, bún noodle salad with fish sauce, many other Vietnamese classics.
The restaurant also serves a range of refreshing fruit teas with boba
and lychee jellies that pair perfectly with any dish on the menu. Come visit
this spot and enjoy the remarkably fast service and satisfying bites.
2. Molly's Rise and Shine
2368 Magazine St., 504-302-1896
mollysriseandshine.com

Molly's Rise and Shine is the perfect spot to stop by for a rich Southern breakfast with a modern fun twist. Order at the counter before choosing to either sit inside, surrounded by an eclectically collected vintage toys and cowboy wallpaper, or outside on colorful chairs with a view to Magazine Street people watching.
Order any of their fully loaded breakfast sandwiches
on a fluffy biscuit, a spicy chicken biscuit, or uniquely delicious carrot yogurt
for a filling and fun way to start the day.
3. HiVolt
1829 Sophie Wright Pl., 504-324-8818
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HiVolt is another local café great for starting the day off on the right foot. This spot has a delicious range of breakfast sandwiches on croissants, buns, and more. Some fan favorite sandwiches include the Good Morning Vietnam and French Connection, which are both addictively delicious.
Enjoy one of their
many refreshing smoothies or a coffee in their comfortable and
cozy open seating. For anyone not wanting a full meal, don't miss their freshly
baked muffins, which are truly out of this world.
4. Bakery Bar
1179 Annunciation St., 504-513-8664
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Bakery Bar is a perfect spot for anyone with a sweet tooth. While they do have a selection of savory entrees and small bites, the main attraction by far is the dessert menu.
Enjoy sweet cakes like doberge, cookies, and ice cream along perfectly
paired cocktails for a great date night or time to chat with friends. The
sweets here are worth the trip and the option of adding in drinks makes it the
perfect late night spot.
5. Commander's Palace
1403 Washington Ave., 504-899-8221
commanderspalace.com

No Garden District restaurant list can truly be complete without the addition of Commander's Palace. This iconic spot housed in a teal and white Victorian mansion has been a local institution for over a century.
Enjoy their
25 cent martini happy hour, famous turtle soup, and so much more when checking
out this famous establishment! Make sure to make a reservation for Commander's famous and popular weekend jazz brunches.
6. Gris Gris
1800 Magazine St., 504-272-0241
grisgrisnola.com

Gris Gris opened in 2018 and has been serving inventive twists on classic Louisiana cuisine ever since. This restaurant has a lively atmosphere and delicious cocktails. The ingredients, especially the seafood, are remarkably fresh and well prepared.
Enjoy their sugarcane seared duck, oyster
BLT, and even their signature burger named after the Lower Garden District. Stop
by for happy hour or make a reservation for a fully delicious dinner.
7. Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana Ave., 504-891-9626
atchafalayarestaurant.com

Atchafalaya is located on Louisiana Avenue, off of the main hustle and bustle of Magazine Street. They are using the freshest ingredients to serve upscale and complex tasting dishes.
The menu embraces traditional New
Orleans cuisine while reinventing it into something exciting and new. Enjoy the
beautifully decorated interior or a spot outside surrounded by foliage, but
whatever you do, don't skip dessert.
8. Café Reconcile
1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 504-568-1157
cafereconcile.org

Café Reconcile is another perfect spot to eat Southern classics. Enjoy their menu full of deliciously rich dishes in a homey and elevated environment.
While you're eating, feel proud to be supporting a good
cause as Café Reconcile is a nonprofit organization. The café provides job
experience and soft skill training to young people looking to start their careers
and learn the necessary skills for success.
9. Miss Shirley's
3009 Magazine St., 504-354-2530
missshirleyschineserestaurant.com

Miss Shirley's serves fresh and delicious dim sum, along with Chinese American classics and more traditional Cantonese fare. It's a great spot to bring a few friends, and the group can order a bigger selection of their delicious and shareable small plates.
Miss Shirley's also offers delicious cocktails
that pair so well with menu they serve. Order the steamed soup dumplings,
eggplant in black bean sauce, and any of their Asian-inspired fried chicken dishes.
10. Rum House
3128 Magazine St., 504) 941-7560
therumhouse.com

The Rum House is another classic and favorite among college students and people looking for a casual fun bite paired with a boozy beverage. The Rum House serves Caribbean twists on classic tacos with options including jerk chicken, crispy fish, calypso beef, and more.
Order the Taco Trifecta to get
all three and a side, of which the mac 'n' cheese is not to miss. Sip on any of
their refreshing cocktails for the perfect lunch or dinner experience without
breaking the bank.
Garden District Culinary Adventures
No matter which of these places you choose to grab a bite,
you are sure to leave full and satisfied. Enjoy all the delicious cuisines NOLA
has to offer and make sure to let the good bites roll!