Top New Orleans Dining Experiences

Get the full Louisiana dining experience during a fun and educational New Orleans cooking demonstration class. Take a seat amongst other foodies in a converted 19th century molasses warehouse and get ready to learn and eat! Meet a lively local chef and learn the fundamentals of preparing classic Creole dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. Then dig into delicious samples complemented by local beer or a sweet ice tea.

Enjoy a classic New Orleans experience of a lovely jazz brunch aboard a historic riverboat! Journey through time on this cruise along the mighty Mississippi. Stroll the deck, admire the iconic paddlewheel, and snap picturesque shots of the beautiful urban shoreline. This family‐friendly excursion includes a delectable optional brunch loaded with famous Louisiana dishes and live music from a local jazz trio.

Sail down this Mississippi River on a classic Paddlewheeler boat on this New Orleans river cruise. Enjoy illuminating narration from a licensed historian and stop part-way through the trip to learn about the Battle of New Orleans. Then, get back aboard the vessel and enjoy a cash bar while admiring the views.

Enrich your visit to New Orleans with a half-day cooking class. Learn to prepare authentic Louisiana cuisine with a professional chef and a small group of like-minded foodies. After completing your lesson, sit down to enjoy the meal and receive a complimentary wine and local beer, a souvenir apron, and a collection of recipes included in the cost of the course.

Create memories that will last a lifetime on the Mighty Mississippi River and experience the royal treatment as a Viator VIP guest. Your experience begins with a complimentary Champagne cocktail while you take a guided tour of the boat’s authentic fixtures and spaces. In the dining room, you’ll have a reserved table where you can relax, indulge in a scrumptious buffet dinner, and enjoy a live jazz performance. For the full experience, opt-in for a full-bar upgrade.

New Orleans’ French Quarter is known for its amazing food, and this Cajun and Creole cooking class centered in the French Quarter provides you with the tips you need to be able to make three dishes in your own kitchen. This intimate, small-group experience can be booked for up to ten people, and you’ll get quality time with your group as you make gumbo, etouffee, and bananas foster all from scratch.

If you’re curious about how award-winning rum is produced in New Orleans, then this guided tour is an excellent choice. To help you get a personalized experience to remember—this is a private behind-the-scenes tour with just your personal group and a rum maker. Learn about fermentation, distillation, and the aging process—then best of all, sample a variety of different rums.

There are so many great places to eat and drink in the French Quarter, and with this tour, you can avoid decision paralysis or hours of research time, as a guide shows you some of the area’s best brunch spots. Satisfy your hunger pangs with creole and cajun delights, such as crawfish grilled cheese, beignets, and alligator tacos. Best of all—both food and alcoholic drink tastings are included.

Experience a classic NOLA dining experience like a VIP with this special access pass to a shrimp boil cabaret at Mister Gregory’s. indulge in a private dinner party celebrating local flavors and vibrant music. Visit shrimping families at their docks to select the freshest Gulf shrimp before letting the "Shrimp Boil King of New Orleans" cook you up a scrumptious dinner. Then dig into this authentic New Orleans dish, all the while, local performers keep you entertained.

On this New Orleans distillery tour, take your local spirit knowledge to the next level with a behind-the-scenes look at how gin, vodka, and rum are made from scratch. First, satisfy your thirst with a welcome cocktail that you can take around the distillery with you. Then, take part in a guided tasting with three spirits and tasting notes to enhance your understanding of the drinks you sample.

The New Orleans Hard Rock Cafe brings classic cuisine to the Big Easy with a prix-fixe menu that highlights the city's musical heritage. Choose a 2- or 3-course menu with your preferred musical theme. No matter what meal you choose, your appetite will be quenched at this transcontinental cultural icon.

I've served more pub crawls, by far, than any guide in New Orleans. This provides me preferential, or exclusive, access to select venues that will help aid the tour's narrative and propel our exploration of New Orleans' cocktail/ghost history. This tour pays for itself, once you know the places I sip. Between bars, we walk to haunted/historical locations unveiling the culture, history, architecture, and the city's terrifying past.

Bonjour! Growing up in Cajun Country (Lafayette, LA) my family has utilized the resources from the along the Vermilion and Atchafalaya Rivers' for over two centuries. The first recipe I ever learned was from my grandfather Autoine Leon which resulted in " Big Popoa" homemade buttermilk biscuits! Specializing in Creole cuisine I use the freshest Louisiana seafood and ingredients to create my spectacular dishes and never forget to throw in the "Holy Trinity". With mealtime being the focal point of my upbringing I have fond memories with family and friends of community, togetherness, and celebration. Hospitality and cooking are in my roots and I can't wait to share my family's southern dishes with you! All ingredients are locally sourced and you'll be served the freshest Louisiana seafood! Now come on down and Let's Eat!