Outdoor dining is a pillar of New Orleans’s food and drink scene, given the city’s affinity for lush courtyards, intricate balconies, and welcoming front porches. There’s such an abundance of al fresco options in every New Orleans neighborhood, so let this map serve as a selection of some of the finest. A mix of new and old, backyard party vibes and chic sanctuaries, these are some of New Orleans’s best patios and courtyards for outdoor dining. New to this map: the picturesque Peychaud’s (inventor of the Ojen frappe), rum-focused Manolito (which has a relatively new patio), and po’ boy destination Parkway.
Don’t miss our other outdoor dining maps, including covered patios for when it rains, excellent rooftops, and heated outdoor dining for cold nights.
Clair Lorell is the former editor of Eater NOLA, covering New Orleans food, drinking, and dining trends for over six years. She previously worked at Digiday, the Washington Post, and the Atlantic, and is a graduate of Tulane University.
Missy Frederick is Eater’s cities director and directly oversees coverage in the South region; New Orleans is her favorite food city.
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