Hey guys I'm turning to the people who knows about favor. I'll be in New Orleans for the Jazz festival which is coming up fast  (woowee). I'm looking to experience some AWESOME Creole food and sea food. Any suggestions on breakfeast spots and dinner spot? Hey include the "hole in the walls" to b/c as we know those spots be the bomb.

Streetcar cafe,  ruby slipper,  Willie Maes is good,  but you need to be in line by 10:45am to get in the restaurant in a decent time.

Go to Big Fisherman on Magazine for boiled crawfish. There's no place to sit through.

Arby's on Canal. Where the locals eat.

Breakfast spots on Royal called Fleur de Cafe. Seafood Gwfins or Deanies depending if you want broiled or boiled. Oh Stanley near Jackson Square rated 1 of the best breakfast/brunch spot in all United States

Dinner spot depending on your budget Restaurant Revolution but its not Creole. Muriels for Creole. I hear a good standbye for everything that my aunt works at though ive never been is Old Coffee Pot near Pat Os

MAN ! I'm looking up Huong, Joshua and Tamaria suggestions now, sorry Bert I think I'll pass on the Arby's this time big guy lol. Goodness these places look freakin GOOD ! I have to prepare myself to gain like 20 lbs. ( shaking my head).

Yeah I saw a large line for Old Coffee pot thanx to travel channel I think the secret is out

If you are going to be in the french quarter, then my two absolute "must try" places are Camelia Grill and Johnny's Po-Boys.  Camelia Grill is a diner with a slight entertainment factor from the waiters who put on quite the show.  The moment you step in you are immediately transended back 50 years.  Awesome place and staff!

Johnny's Po-boys also has excellent breakfast in addition to a wide array of po-boys from gator to fried soft shell crab which are all great and served with a cup of their homemade gumbo.  We go here at least once a day when we are in town and you will find plenty of locals mixed in with tourists.  Check the reviews on both places.

Lola's ...blocks down from the South entrance of the Fair Grounds.  You won't regret it.

If you end up in the Garden / Uptown...you will enjoy Jacques-Imo or Atchafalaya

Clancy's for traditional NOLA (yes, it's far and tucked away in Uptown but it's WELL worth it), Root for ultra chic cutting edge yum-yums, and Clover Grill on Bourbon for late night burgers after cocktal's)... THE BEST!!!

Thanks Wendy, Matthew and Cyn. I've been sleeping on New Orleans hidden treasures (restaurants), at least they were hidden to me lol.  I can't wait to try some of these restaurants. I'll be eating like a LONG-NECKED HERBIVORES DINOSAUR, straight green plants until I get down there... NOLA here I come !!!

Add Dominiques on Magazine to your list. They have private parking!

GW Fin's, HHEEEEEELLL YES! I had a wonderful dinner there. I need to go back.
Also, Jacques-Imo's is my favorite place to bring out of towners and also just my favorite place in general. Worth the cab ride/obnoxiously long streetcar ride.
Also Atchafalaya for brunch. It's just....the best brunch. I've ever. ever. ever. had. Definitely need reservations, though.

Make reservations at your must tries.  I was trying to go to a local favorite and they told me they are booked solid through Jazz Fest. Every night

Hey Jen you are so right we just tried to book reservations for Commanders Palace for Satuday and Sunday and both days are booked.But I wont stop there !

Can anyone recommend any good spots for desserts? (Other than Cafe Du Monde)

Sucre for pastries. La Divina for gelato. Creole Creamery for innovative ice cream. Angelo Brocato's for AMAZING traditional Italian pastries and ice cream...I've loved their spumoni since I was a little girl...it's also available at Jazz Fest.

Jamocha milkshake from Arby's will treat you right.

For reals though, go to Angelo Brocato's.  Don't settle for the booth at the fest, go to the actual cafe.

Ha @Bert. I would say go to both...but I may be a junky when it comes to Brocato's.

Add Creole Creamery for great ice cream.  And whatever you do, don't forget to overeat at the Fest too - the gumbo there is exceptional, as are the crawfish sacks.  Serious delish.

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That's awesome @Matthew!
And if you need to meet up with friends on the JF grounds, do not use the flagpole...it's too popular (and I'm too short). Instead arrange to meet them at the bookstore; it has shade and entertainment until they show (or you) show up.

Angelo Brocato in Mid-City. I had never been, but once I tried it, I couldn't get  it off of my mind.

Oh bert s you should check out chocolate buffet at Hyatt on Fri and Sat for dinner