Must-Try Local Cuisine
Authentic United States flavors you shouldn't miss in New Orleans
Michelin Restaurants in New Orleans
32 restaurants within 25km of city center
Dining Tips for New Orleans
Local insights from travelers
As mentioned, New Orleans isn't a Cajun city. Cajun people, culture, and food are centered inAcadiana, a different part of Louisiana. Cajun food was almost totally unknown in the city until about 1979, just slightly before it was discovered by the rest of the USA. Some locals are still puzzled why so many visitors come to the city looking for "Cajun" food — you're in New Orleans, why not try some local New Orleans food? That said, yes, you can find good Cajun food here. Mulate's and Michaud's in
Drinks & Nightlife
The legal drinking age is 21 in Louisiana, as it is across the US. At bars in New Orleans this is strictly enforced, but not as much in restaurants. However, notablyunlikethe vast majority of US cities,drinking in publicis legal everywhere in the city, provided it is within a plastic container (note that outside the French Quarter, there are no container restrictions). New Orleans also has no "blue laws" or mandatory closing times for liquor establishments, which means that any hour of day or ni
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