I think Commander's Palace is a really fun experience even if it is super old school!

Peche was amazing

French 75 Bar For drinks

Frenchman street for music

Antoine's or Brennan's, esp for brunch

Thanks all!

My current favorites are High Hat and Willa Jean (great for a casual brunch). For an old school place, I like Galatoires amd Commanders Palace.

I agree with PP that Cochon and Cochon Butcher are excellent, and yes, poboys at Parkway (though I’m also partial to the roast beef poboy at R&Os).

If you want a less crowded Cafe du Monde experience, go to the one at City Park. Same coffee and beignets, fewer people, and a nice setting.

Cochon or Cochon Butcher are both amazing.

I traveled there for work about 2 weeks per month for 3 years and I really miss New Orleans!

Here are my favorites:

Jacques-Imo's (get the alligator cheesecake). There's a trolley stop not too far from the restaurant and it's fun to take the trolley.
Acme Oyster - definitely touristy, but worth it. Try the chargrilled oysters - they are fantastic! There will be a long line for Acme, but it moves fast and you can also enjoy a beverage while waiting in line. Felix's oysters across the street is also good if you don't feel like waiting .
Red Fish Grill
Palace Cafe (this is on Canal St and it looks touristy too, but the food is great)
Welty's Deli - this is a lunch place and not many tourists go here - mostly business people (It's in the CBD). They have a daily lunch special that is great and huge portions of food. There are plenty of other options on the menu if you don't like the daily lunch special.
Rouses Grocery store is good. Lots of good options if you get tired of eating out all week.
Barcadia is a fun spot for burgers and lots of old school arcade games, skeet ball, huge jenga games. Depending on the makeup of your group, may or may not be a hit.

WWII museum is definitely worth checking out.

Frenchmen Street - I loved D.B.A., Three Muses, Cafe Negril, The Maison. All great music spots and most didn't have a cover charge. Can't go wrong with any of those places.

Have a great trip!

Shaya, Parkway for po boys, Creole Creamery for ice cream, Bacchanal for wine and cheese, Willie Mae’s Scotch House for fried chicken.

Spending the week in New Orleans and the food recommendations are overwhelming … aside from the very obvious like Cafe du Monde, what are your best suggestions for where to eat? We are doing Tableau for Thanksgiving dinner but the rest of the week is wide open!