Travel and Dining
Restaurants near the Migration '25 Conference Hotel
There are so many great restaurants in New Orleans that we cannot list them here. These listed below are generally within walking distance of the hotel and may be good options for lunch. Please take time when you can to explore the city and other restaurants further from the hotel. Many more interesting restaurants and places to see are to the north of Canal Street in the French Quarter (still walkable from the hotel) or to the south of the hotel in the Garden District. They are listed in no particular order.
The Ruby Slipper: Cheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare & cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.
200 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
https://rubybrunch.com/menu/
Mother’s Restaurant: Popular cafeteria-style joint drawing crowds with po' boys & down-home Southern fare since 1938.
401 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130
https://mothersrestaurant.net/menus/
Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant: Relaxed, island-tinged bar with seafood-heavy Cal-Mex eats plus an outdoor courtyard & late hours.
701 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130
https://www.lucyssurf.com/
DISTRICT Diner: Open 7am to 3pm, All day delicious
611 O'Keefe Ave C7, New Orleans, LA 70113
https://www.districtdonuts.com/menus/#all-day-menu
Majoria's Commerce Restaurant: Enduring, old-school neighborhood breakfast & lunch destination serving Southern comfort food.
300 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130
http://commercerest.com/
Couvant: Steak frites & cocktails served in a classy brasserie with shabby-chic accents & a quaint terrace.
315 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
http://www.couvant.com/
Luke: French & German fare at an elegant brasserie with a bar & house brews.
333 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
http://www.lukeneworleans.com/
Olive: Casual restaurant serving shawarma, kebabs, and other Middle Eastern dishes in a simple dining area.
339 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130
http://olivenola.com/
Daisy Mae’s Southern Fried Chicken: Cozy, old-school cafe and bar with late hours, serving American Southern dishes, focused on fried chicken and breakfast.
920 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70112
https://www.daisydukesrestaurant.com/daisy-mae-s-920-poydras-st
Mulate’s: Cajun fare and live zydeco music in a rustic, wood-beamed space flanked by a dance floor & full bar.
201 Julia St, New Orleans, LA 70130
http://mulates.com/
Johnny Sanchez: Inventive Mexican eats & drinks in a chic, original venue with high ceilings & a tattoo-art wall.
930 Poydras St Suite 101, New Orleans, LA 70112
http://www.johnnysancheznola.com/
OPEN ONLY FOR DINNER
Sofia: Restaurant serving handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza & Italian cuisine amid informal surrounds.
516 Julia St, New Orleans, LA 70130
https://www.sofianola.com/
Briquette: Stylish outpost serving contemporary coastal cuisine & craft cocktails in an industrial-chic space.
701 S Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130
http://www.briquette-nola.com/
If you make it over to the Garden District, don’t miss these!
Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
http://www.atchafalayarestaurant.com/
Pascal's Manale by Dickie Brennan & Co.: Family-friendly spot since 1913, best known for BBQ shrimp but also serves Louisiana-Italian dishes.
1838 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
https://www.pascalsmanalerestaurant.com/
Travel information
The Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) has a recently updated world-class terminal and serves many international flights. MSY is located just outside downtown New Orleans. Multiple options for ground transportation to the hotel venue can be found at their website:
https://flymsy.com/
Bus service from airport:
Take the Airport Express bus 202 ($1.25) from the Level 1 Baggage Claim outside Door 2, Zones B4 and B5! Get off at Stop #668 (Loyola and Poydras St). Hotel Le Meridien is 7 blocks down Poydras St.
