The Best Places to Eat in New Orleans for a Bachelorette Party

New Orleans Is the Best Food City in America for a Group

No American city takes food as seriously as New Orleans. Every meal here is an event, the restaurants have history, the flavors are unlike anywhere else, and the culture of celebrating around a table runs deep. Here's how to eat your way through a bach trip in NOLA.

Morning Ritual: Café Du Monde

Start every morning at Café Du Monde on the edge of the French Quarter. Order the beignets (that's it, that's the order). You'll be covered in powdered sugar. Café au lait on the side. It's $5 and it's the best thing you'll eat in New Orleans. Go twice.

The Legendary Brunch: Brennan's

Brennan's on Royal Street invented Bananas Foster, and they've been doing tableside preparations and celebratory brunches since 1946. This is where you go when someone in the group is getting married. The Eggs Hussarde are iconic. Book well in advance.

The Best Oysters in the City: Drago's

Drago's charbroiled oysters changed the oyster game when they invented the technique in 1993. Get a dozen (or three), they come out bubbling with butter, garlic, and parmesan. The location inside Hilton New Orleans is surprisingly good and easy to get into.

The Big Dinner: Commander's Palace

Commander's Palace in the Garden District is one of the great American restaurants, full stop. The Creole food is exceptional, the service is theatrical and warm, and the 25-cent martinis at lunch are a legendary deal. Make this your special occasion dinner and dress up for it.

Fresh Seafood Done Right: GW Fins

If you want excellent seafood in a slightly less touristy setting, GW Fins in the French Quarter is the move. The fish is sourced daily, the menu changes constantly, and it's a reliably excellent dinner for groups of any size.

Cocktails and Small Plates: SoBou

SoBou (South of Bourbon) has one of the best cocktail programs in New Orleans, which is saying something in a city of legendary bars. The food is inventive Southern, and the vibe is fun and celebratory. Great for a group that wants drinks and snacks before hitting Bourbon Street.

Eating in New Orleans: What You Need to Know

Portions are large. Pace yourself. Reservations are essential at Commander's and Brennan's, book those the moment you confirm dates. Café Du Monde and Drago's are first-come, but the wait is always worth it.