1: Lucy's Retired Surfers' Bar and Grill

701 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA   [504 523-8995]    website

4-7 daily happy hour. Place to be on Friday evenings. Kitchen closes at 22:00 on week-days and 23:00 on weekends

2: Yo-Mama's Bar & Grill

727 St Peter St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA   [504 522-1125]

Located just off Bourbon Street, Yo-Mama's is noted for its 66 varieties of tequila, burgers and women's restroom.

3: Acme Oyster House

735 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA   [504.522.5973]    website

Can be very busy for good reason. Try off-hours or considering sitting at the bar to avoid the crowds.

4: Franky and Johnny's

321 Arabella St, New Orleans, L.A. 70115, USA   [504 899 9146]    website

5: Big Fisherman Seafood

3301 Magazine St, New Orleans, L.A. 70115, USA   [504 897 9907]    website

Take out only! Bring your chow across the street to the Bull Dog.

6: Bull Dog Bar

Magazine St, New Orleans, L.A. 70130, USA   [504 891 1516]    website

Selection of over 50 beers. Good in its own right but also an option to take in your lunch that you may have bought at Big Fisherman. Very nice outdoor seating.

7: Deanie's Seafood Restaurant

841 Iberville St, New Orleans, L.A. 70112, USA   [504 581-1316]    website

New French Quarter addition to the Bucktown classic.

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