Heading to ‘The Big Easy’ for the game? Check out these Bulldog recommendations!
Our New Orleans Alumni Chapter leaders recommended a few things to do while you’re in the Big Easy for the Sugar Bowl. See below for their suggestions!
RESTAURANTS
MODERN
- Coquette – 2018 James Beard “Best Chef-South” nominee, Mike Stolzfus, and Kristen Essig
- Compere Lapin — 2018 James Beard “Best Chef-South” winner, Nina Compton
- Saba – 2015 James Beard “Best Chef-South” winner, Alon Shaya
- Willa Jean
- La Petite Grocery
OLD SCHOOL
- Antoine’s – The oldest continuously running restaurant in America, since 1845
- Galatoire’s
- Brennan’s
PO-BOYS
SEAFOOD
- Blue Crab
- Landry’s
- Felix’s New Orleans LakeFront
- Cafe Du Monde in the French Quarter (for beignets and coffee)
ACTIVITIES
MUSEUMS, TOURS, PARKS
- National WWII Museum
- Louisiana State Museum
- City Park and New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA)
- Ride a St. Charles Avenue streetcar
- Take a guided tour of the French Quarter or Garden District
- St. Louis Cathedral on Jackson Square – French Quarters
- Audubon Zoo
- Audubon Aquarium
- Audubon Park
SHOPPING, WATERING HOLES, MUSIC
- Magazine Street (for shopping, restaurants, bars)
- French Market
- Frenchmen Street
- Pat O’Brien’s – courtyard (famous bar with hurricanes)
BREWERIES
NIGHTLIFE
- Live music on Frenchman street
- Rooftop bars (NOPSI Hotel and Ace)
- Bacchanal wine in the Bywater
TRAVEL PACKAGE
Have tickets to the Sugar Bowl and need help with travel? Consider purchasing a Georgia Bulldogs Sports Travel package.
Whether you’re traveling to New Orleans to catch the Allstate Sugar Bowl in person or are planning to attend a game-watching party in your hometown, peek at our comprehensive list of events to help you cheer on the Dawgs from wherever you are on January 1.
