Benachi House Personal Guidebook
Drinks & Nightlife
Wine and food bar. Convenient, relaxing, neighborhood vibe.
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon StWine and food bar. Convenient, relaxing, neighborhood vibe.
Historic Landmark. In the French Quarter near Jackson Square.
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Napoleon House
500 Chartres StHistoric Landmark. In the French Quarter near Jackson Square.
In the Monteleone Hotel on Royal St., a block from Canal. Very popular meeting place.
251 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carousel Bar
214 Royal StIn the Monteleone Hotel on Royal St., a block from Canal. Very popular meeting place.
Nearby neighborhood bar featuring live local music.
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buffa's
1001 Esplanade AveNearby neighborhood bar featuring live local music.
Live local music, young crowd.
839 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveLive local music, young crowd.
Ten blocks of restaurants and bars. Trendy. Good food.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Freret Street
Freret StreetTen 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen StA 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de Nueva Orleans
1 Collins Diboll Cir30 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arthur Roger Gallery
432 Julia StOne of New Orleans' finest galleries. Featuring the work of Louisiana artists.
A Gallery For Fine Photography
241 Chartres StQuality 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 RdOur next door neighbor. Artist studios and retreat. Endowed through the work and legacy of Joan Mitchell, a 20th C. American abstract painter.
Food Scene
Tujague's
429 Decatur StRecommended traditional local restaurant.
Bon Ton Café
401 Magazine StRecommended popular local restaurant
One of the great traditional restaurants of New Orleans. Formal dining.
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Antoine's Restaurant
713 Saint Louis StreetOne of the great traditional restaurants of New Orleans. Formal dining.
The Company Burger
611 O'Keefe AveGood local burgers and fries.
Walking distance (15 mins.) toward City Park. Popular local coffee house. Fair trade only. Pastries.
237 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce De Leon StWalking 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Morning Call
56 Dreyfous DrAcross 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CC's Coffee House
701 Metairie RdGood 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois StExcellent 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveExcellent 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lola's
3312 Esplanade AvePaellas 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StExcellent 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Fe
3201 Esplanade AveExtensive menu. Full bar. 20 minute walk on Esplanade Ave.
New place. Haven't tried it yet.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
THE HALF SHELL ON THE BAYOU
2517 Bayou RdNew 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galatoires
209 Bourbon StOn 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Minh
4139 Canal StExcellent 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal StA 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade AveBetween 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria
3125 Esplanade AveConvenient 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveKnown 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mother's Restaurant
401 Poydras StFamous 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StIn 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveNear 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans AveA 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetWidely 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laurel Street Bakery
2701 S Broad StDelicious salads and sandwiches. Comfortable atmosphere. Relaxed. Friendly and competent staff.
New Orleans neighborhood place. Great local food. Not fussy. Not far.
182 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Liuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez StNew Orleans neighborhood place. Great local food. Not fussy. Not far.
Venerable New Orleans steak house only six blocks away.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crescent City Steak House
1001 N Broad StVenerable New Orleans steak house only six blocks away.
Good location on Jackson Square. Good location, great service.
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muriel's Jackson Square
801 Chartres StGood location on Jackson Square. Good location, great service.
Paladar 511
511 Marigny StIn the Marigny, on Marigny St.
In the Quarter on Royal at Iberville. Great food and service
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mr. B's Bistro
201 Royal StreetIn the Quarter on Royal at Iberville. Great food and service
Delicious wood-fired pizza. Lunch and dinner every day but Tuesday.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Echo's Pizza
3200 Banks StDelicious 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Road Coffee
2024 Bayou RdIn 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
the flagpole
2032 Esplanade AveGreat 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Storyland
5 Victory AveIn 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City Park
1 Palm DrLarge 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
French Quarter
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Degas House
2306 Esplanade AveEdgar 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pitot House
1440 Moss StOwned 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bayou St John
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza Jackson
701 Decatur StThe 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France
615 Pere Antoine AlleyThe 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Historic New Orleans Collection
410 Chartres StTwo 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín de Esculturas
1 Collins Diboll CirJust 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
French Market Inn
509 Decatur StreetNew Orleanians "made grocieries" here over the centuries. Still of architectural significance, now a renovated strip mall located at Jackson Square and the river.
Keil's Antiques
325 Royal StOne of New Orleans oldest and finest antique shops. Third generation proprietors.
Kitchen Equipment and Cook Books!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kitchen Witch Cookbooks
1452 N Broad StKitchen 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StJust 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade AveOn Esplanade just a few blocks away. The basics plus a prepared food to take out.
Terranovas Supermarket
3308 Esplanade AveMuch-loved neighborhood grocery.
Everything Else
The New Orleans race track. also featuring slot machines. The location for the annual Jazz and Heritage Festival.
244 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly BlvdThe 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 AvenueA fine bed and breakfast just three blocks away. Hosts: Karma and Patrick Ashton.
La Belle Esplanade
2216 Esplanade AveA 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canal Street
Canal StreetThe 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (Nocca)
2800 Chartres StIn 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveAn 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saint Charles Streetcar Line Spur
Saint Charles Streetcar Line SpurAvailable 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canal St. Ferry station
Great way to get a glimpse of he Mississippi River and its commerce. Ride over to the West Bank (Algiers), and then return.