Benachi House Personal Guidebook

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Benachi House Personal Guidebook

Drinks & Nightlife

Wine and food bar. Convenient, relaxing, neighborhood vibe.
156 locals recommend
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon St
156 locals recommend
Wine and food bar. Convenient, relaxing, neighborhood vibe.
Historic Landmark. In the French Quarter near Jackson Square.
112 locals recommend
Napoleon House
500 Chartres St
112 locals recommend
Historic Landmark. In the French Quarter near Jackson Square.
In the Monteleone Hotel on Royal St., a block from Canal. Very popular meeting place.
251 locals recommend
Carousel Bar
214 Royal St
251 locals recommend
In the Monteleone Hotel on Royal St., a block from Canal. Very popular meeting place.
Nearby neighborhood bar featuring live local music.
191 locals recommend
Buffa's
1001 Esplanade Ave
191 locals recommend
Nearby neighborhood bar featuring live local music.
Live local music, young crowd.
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland Ave
839 locals recommend
Live local music, young crowd.
Ten blocks of restaurants and bars. Trendy. Good food.
35 locals recommend
Freret Street
Freret Street
35 locals recommend
Ten blocks of restaurants and bars. Trendy. Good food.

Arts & Culture

A place to go for live New Orleans music. Also serving New Orleans food. 30 min walk.
273 locals recommend
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen St
273 locals recommend
A place to go for live New Orleans music. Also serving New Orleans food. 30 min walk.
30 mins from Benachi on foot. Also accessible via the Esplanade bus. Excellent small collection. Cafe. Shop.
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll Cir
782 locals recommend
30 mins from Benachi on foot. Also accessible via the Esplanade bus. Excellent small collection. Cafe. Shop.
One of New Orleans' finest galleries. Featuring the work of Louisiana artists.
13 locals recommend
Arthur Roger Gallery
432 Julia St
13 locals recommend
One of New Orleans' finest galleries. Featuring the work of Louisiana artists.
Quality work.
A Gallery For Fine Photography
241 Chartres St
Quality work.
Our next door neighbor. Artist studios and retreat. Endowed through the work and legacy of Joan Mitchell, a 20th C. American abstract painter.
Joan Mitchell Center
2275 Bayou Rd
Our next door neighbor. Artist studios and retreat. Endowed through the work and legacy of Joan Mitchell, a 20th C. American abstract painter.

Food Scene

Recommended traditional local restaurant.
35 locals recommend
Tujague's
429 Decatur St
35 locals recommend
Recommended traditional local restaurant.
Recommended popular local restaurant
21 locals recommend
Bon Ton Café
401 Magazine St
21 locals recommend
Recommended popular local restaurant
One of the great traditional restaurants of New Orleans. Formal dining.
106 locals recommend
Antoine's Restaurant
713 Saint Louis Street
106 locals recommend
One of the great traditional restaurants of New Orleans. Formal dining.
Good local burgers and fries.
20 locals recommend
The Company Burger
611 O'Keefe Ave
20 locals recommend
Good local burgers and fries.
Walking distance (15 mins.) toward City Park. Popular local coffee house. Fair trade only. Pastries.
237 locals recommend
Fair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce De Leon St
237 locals recommend
Walking distance (15 mins.) toward City Park. Popular local coffee house. Fair trade only. Pastries.
Across the street from the Besthoff Sculpture Garden in City Park - 25 minute walk.
221 locals recommend
Morning Call
56 Dreyfous Dr
221 locals recommend
Across the street from the Besthoff Sculpture Garden in City Park - 25 minute walk.
Good Louisiana coffee and neighborhood vibe. 15 minute walk from the Benachi House.
166 locals recommend
CC's Coffee House
701 Metairie Rd
166 locals recommend
Good Louisiana coffee and neighborhood vibe. 15 minute walk from the Benachi House.
Excellent choice for breakfast and lunch. Outdoor dining. Sandwiches, pastries and snacks. Excellent coffee. 2 blocks from the Benachi House on Bayou Rd.
233 locals recommend
Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois St
233 locals recommend
Excellent choice for breakfast and lunch. Outdoor dining. Sandwiches, pastries and snacks. Excellent coffee. 2 blocks from the Benachi House on Bayou Rd.
Excellent choice for lunch and dinner. Classic French cuisine. Locally owned and operated. Full bar. 20 minute walk on Esplanade Ave.
314 locals recommend
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade Ave
314 locals recommend
Excellent choice for lunch and dinner. Classic French cuisine. Locally owned and operated. Full bar. 20 minute walk on Esplanade Ave.
Paellas and fideuas, classic Spanish cuisine. 20 minute walk on Esplanade Ave. 20 minute walk on Esplanade.
257 locals recommend
Lola's
3312 Esplanade Ave
257 locals recommend
Paellas and fideuas, classic Spanish cuisine. 20 minute walk on Esplanade Ave. 20 minute walk on Esplanade.
Excellent mediterranean cuisine. Creative. Falafels, humus, baba, chicken salad, beautiful salads and brussels. Wine and beer. 20 minute walk on Esplanade.
237 locals recommend
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon St
237 locals recommend
Excellent mediterranean cuisine. Creative. Falafels, humus, baba, chicken salad, beautiful salads and brussels. Wine and beer. 20 minute walk on Esplanade.
Extensive menu. Full bar. 20 minute walk on Esplanade Ave.
164 locals recommend
Santa Fe
3201 Esplanade Ave
164 locals recommend
Extensive menu. Full bar. 20 minute walk on Esplanade Ave.
New place. Haven't tried it yet.
30 locals recommend
THE HALF SHELL ON THE BAYOU
2517 Bayou Rd
30 locals recommend
New place. Haven't tried it yet.
On Bourbon St., in the French Quarter. A New Orleans tradition.Excellent fish and shell fish. Coat and tie required in the evening.
167 locals recommend
Galatoires
209 Bourbon St
167 locals recommend
On Bourbon St., in the French Quarter. A New Orleans tradition.Excellent fish and shell fish. Coat and tie required in the evening.
Excellent and creative. Highly recommended. Vietnamese and Louisiana offerings. Fresh local ingredients. Chefs Minh and Cynthia Bui.
37 locals recommend
Café Minh
4139 Canal St
37 locals recommend
Excellent and creative. Highly recommended. Vietnamese and Louisiana offerings. Fresh local ingredients. Chefs Minh and Cynthia Bui.
A real New Orleans neighborhood restaurant - family tradition for generations. Fish, shrimp, oysters, gumbo, turtle soup. Reasonable prices. On the Canal St. Streetcar Line.
199 locals recommend
Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal St
199 locals recommend
A real New Orleans neighborhood restaurant - family tradition for generations. Fish, shrimp, oysters, gumbo, turtle soup. Reasonable prices. On the Canal St. Streetcar Line.
Between the Benachi House and the French Quarter, on Esplanade Ave. 15 minute walk. Scenes from the Treme TV series were filmed here.
201 locals recommend
Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade Ave
201 locals recommend
Between the Benachi House and the French Quarter, on Esplanade Ave. 15 minute walk. Scenes from the Treme TV series were filmed here.
Convenient 20 min walk. Pizza and Italian specialties. Dining indoors and out.
86 locals recommend
Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria
3125 Esplanade Ave
86 locals recommend
Convenient 20 min walk. Pizza and Italian specialties. Dining indoors and out.
Known for its burgers. On the Esplanade edge of the Quarter. 20 min walk. Very popular.
386 locals recommend
Port of Call
838 Esplanade Ave
386 locals recommend
Known for its burgers. On the Esplanade edge of the Quarter. 20 min walk. Very popular.
Famous for its New Orleans po boy sandwiches, and daily specials.
100 locals recommend
Mother's Restaurant
401 Poydras St
100 locals recommend
Famous for its New Orleans po boy sandwiches, and daily specials.
In the Bywater section on Chartres and Gallier. Hearty Southern food. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
442 locals recommend
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier St
442 locals recommend
In the Bywater section on Chartres and Gallier. Hearty Southern food. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Near Bayou St. John, famous for New Orleans po boy sandwiches. Daily except Tuesday.
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan Ave
681 locals recommend
Near Bayou St. John, famous for New Orleans po boy sandwiches. Daily except Tuesday.
A New Orleans tradition, corner Orleans and Galvez, 10 blocks from Benachi. Still operated by Leah Chase a much-loved daughter of New Orleans. Lunch only.
250 locals recommend
Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans Ave
250 locals recommend
A New Orleans tradition, corner Orleans and Galvez, 10 blocks from Benachi. Still operated by Leah Chase a much-loved daughter of New Orleans. Lunch only.
Widely regarded as some of the best fried chicken anywhere. A James Beard Award winner.
673 locals recommend
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres Street
673 locals recommend
Widely regarded as some of the best fried chicken anywhere. A James Beard Award winner.
Delicious salads and sandwiches. Comfortable atmosphere. Relaxed. Friendly and competent staff.
33 locals recommend
Laurel Street Bakery
2701 S Broad St
33 locals recommend
Delicious salads and sandwiches. Comfortable atmosphere. Relaxed. Friendly and competent staff.
New Orleans neighborhood place. Great local food. Not fussy. Not far.
182 locals recommend
Liuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez St
182 locals recommend
New Orleans neighborhood place. Great local food. Not fussy. Not far.
Venerable New Orleans steak house only six blocks away.
81 locals recommend
Crescent City Steak House
1001 N Broad St
81 locals recommend
Venerable New Orleans steak house only six blocks away.
Good location on Jackson Square. Good location, great service.
95 locals recommend
Muriel's Jackson Square
801 Chartres St
95 locals recommend
Good location on Jackson Square. Good location, great service.
In the Marigny, on Marigny St.
203 locals recommend
Paladar 511
511 Marigny St
203 locals recommend
In the Marigny, on Marigny St.
In the Quarter on Royal at Iberville. Great food and service
83 locals recommend
Mr. B's Bistro
201 Royal Street
83 locals recommend
In the Quarter on Royal at Iberville. Great food and service
Delicious wood-fired pizza. Lunch and dinner every day but Tuesday.
14 locals recommend
Echo's Pizza
3200 Banks St
14 locals recommend
Delicious wood-fired pizza. Lunch and dinner every day but Tuesday.
In the Treme-Lafitte Neighborhood, about five (5) blocks from Benachi, on your way to the French Quarter this new coffee shop has a great vibe, friendly staff and excellent coffee.
32 locals recommend
Old Road Coffee
2024 Bayou Rd
32 locals recommend
In the Treme-Lafitte Neighborhood, about five (5) blocks from Benachi, on your way to the French Quarter this new coffee shop has a great vibe, friendly staff and excellent coffee.
Great new renovation on a prominent corner, about four (5) blocks from Benachi on Esplanade, on your way to the French Quarter. Walk-up window service, outdoor seating. Good service by Andres, the owner, and staff.
11 locals recommend
the flagpole
2032 Esplanade Ave
11 locals recommend
Great new renovation on a prominent corner, about four (5) blocks from Benachi on Esplanade, on your way to the French Quarter. Walk-up window service, outdoor seating. Good service by Andres, the owner, and staff.

Sightseeing

In City Park, great for kids. Rides and attractions.
56 locals recommend
Storyland
5 Victory Ave
56 locals recommend
In City Park, great for kids. Rides and attractions.
Large urban park at the end of Esplanade from Benachi House. Running and walking paths. Golf, tennis, New Orleans Museum of Art, Besthoff Sculpture Garden. 25 minute walk to the entrance
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm Dr
1516 locals recommend
Large urban park at the end of Esplanade from Benachi House. Running and walking paths. Golf, tennis, New Orleans Museum of Art, Besthoff Sculpture Garden. 25 minute walk to the entrance
The original City - an area bounded by Esplanade Ave., Canal St., Rampart St. and the Mississippi River. Touring, walking, shopping, clubs and entertainment. Some of the finest restaurants.
790 locals recommend
French Quarter
790 locals recommend
The original City - an area bounded by Esplanade Ave., Canal St., Rampart St. and the Mississippi River. Touring, walking, shopping, clubs and entertainment. Some of the finest restaurants.
Edgar Degas, the French Impressionist painter, visited his cousins here in the 1880's. Tours available. Facing Benachi on Esplanade Ave.
40 locals recommend
Degas House
2306 Esplanade Ave
40 locals recommend
Edgar Degas, the French Impressionist painter, visited his cousins here in the 1880's. Tours available. Facing Benachi on Esplanade Ave.
Owned and curated by the Louisiana Landmarks Society, Louisiana's premier preservation organization. One of the Mississippi Valley's oldest buildings. Home of Mayor James Pitot. On Bayou St
29 locals recommend
Pitot House
1440 Moss St
29 locals recommend
Owned and curated by the Louisiana Landmarks Society, Louisiana's premier preservation organization. One of the Mississippi Valley's oldest buildings. Home of Mayor James Pitot. On Bayou St
An arm of Lake Pontchartrain. A significant factor in the founding of New Orleans. Reliable water access to the city which continued into the 20th C. Great for a stroll. 25 min walk from Benachi.
238 locals recommend
Bayou St John
238 locals recommend
An arm of Lake Pontchartrain. A significant factor in the founding of New Orleans. Reliable water access to the city which continued into the 20th C. Great for a stroll. 25 min walk from Benachi.
The heart of the French Quarter. Nestled among the two Pontalbas, the Cabildo, Presbytere, St. Louis Cathedral and the Mississippi River.
477 locals recommend
Jackson Square
701 Decatur St
477 locals recommend
The heart of the French Quarter. Nestled among the two Pontalbas, the Cabildo, Presbytere, St. Louis Cathedral and the Mississippi River.
The historic, spiritual focal point of New Orleans.
113 locals recommend
Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France
615 Pere Antoine Alley
113 locals recommend
The historic, spiritual focal point of New Orleans.
Two locations, one on Royal and the other a block away on Chartres. Featuring important, thoughtfully curated exhibits on the history of New Orleans.
85 locals recommend
The Historic New Orleans Collection
410 Chartres St
85 locals recommend
Two locations, one on Royal and the other a block away on Chartres. Featuring important, thoughtfully curated exhibits on the history of New Orleans.
Just behind the New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park.. Free and open to the public. Varied and beautiful collection.
161 locals recommend
Sculpture Garden
1 Collins Diboll Cir
161 locals recommend
Just behind the New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park.. Free and open to the public. Varied and beautiful collection.

Shopping

New Orleanians "made grocieries" here over the centuries. Still of architectural significance, now a renovated strip mall located at Jackson Square and the river.
14 locals recommend
French Market Inn
509 Decatur Street
14 locals recommend
New Orleanians "made grocieries" here over the centuries. Still of architectural significance, now a renovated strip mall located at Jackson Square and the river.
One of New Orleans oldest and finest antique shops. Third generation proprietors.
Keil's Antiques
325 Royal St
One of New Orleans oldest and finest antique shops. Third generation proprietors.
Kitchen Equipment and Cook Books!
13 locals recommend
Kitchen Witch Cookbooks
1452 N Broad St
13 locals recommend
Kitchen Equipment and Cook Books!

Essentials

Just a mile from Benachi. Plenty of parking. Wide selection. Fresh, organic, local. Prepared food to take out or eat on site.
736 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad St
736 locals recommend
Just a mile from Benachi. Plenty of parking. Wide selection. Fresh, organic, local. Prepared food to take out or eat on site.
On Esplanade just a few blocks away. The basics plus a prepared food to take out.
236 locals recommend
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade Ave
236 locals recommend
On Esplanade just a few blocks away. The basics plus a prepared food to take out.
Much-loved neighborhood grocery.
88 locals recommend
Terranovas Supermarket
3308 Esplanade Ave
88 locals recommend
Much-loved neighborhood grocery.

Everything Else

The New Orleans race track. also featuring slot machines. The location for the annual Jazz and Heritage Festival.
244 locals recommend
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly Blvd
244 locals recommend
The New Orleans race track. also featuring slot machines. The location for the annual Jazz and Heritage Festival.
A fine bed and breakfast just three blocks away. Hosts: Karma and Patrick Ashton.
Ashtons Bed and Breakfast
2023 Esplanade Avenue
A fine bed and breakfast just three blocks away. Hosts: Karma and Patrick Ashton.
A fine bed and breakfast just across Esplanade Ave.
La Belle Esplanade
2216 Esplanade Ave
A fine bed and breakfast just across Esplanade Ave.
The historic "neutral ground" between the American Sector (now the CBD) and the French Quarter. Street car access to St. Charles Ave. and along Canal St.
54 locals recommend
Canal Street
Canal Street
54 locals recommend
The historic "neutral ground" between the American Sector (now the CBD) and the French Quarter. Street car access to St. Charles Ave. and along Canal St.
In Bywater. The 20th C. incubator for New Orleans talent now acknowledged the world over. Performances, exhibits and now a restaurant.
13 locals recommend
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (Nocca)
2800 Chartres St
13 locals recommend
In Bywater. The 20th C. incubator for New Orleans talent now acknowledged the world over. Performances, exhibits and now a restaurant.
An original New Orleans public market, long neglected, now renovated into a trendy food court,
466 locals recommend
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude Ave
466 locals recommend
An original New Orleans public market, long neglected, now renovated into a trendy food court,
Available from Canal and St Charles. Great sightseeing ride $1.25 for adults. Seniors over 65 years, $0.40.
14 locals recommend
Saint Charles Streetcar Line Spur
Saint Charles Streetcar Line Spur
14 locals recommend
Available from Canal and St Charles. Great sightseeing ride $1.25 for adults. Seniors over 65 years, $0.40.
Great way to get a glimpse of he Mississippi River and its commerce. Ride over to the West Bank (Algiers), and then return.
18 locals recommend
Canal St. Ferry station
18 locals recommend
Great way to get a glimpse of he Mississippi River and its commerce. Ride over to the West Bank (Algiers), and then return.