New Orleans has an iconic food scene, world renowned for southern comfort and Louisiana creole cuisine. With dozens of locally owned restaurants and eateries, finding somewhere to eat with authentic dishes and delicious drinks can be intimidating. We’ve come to learn New Orleans also has stellar happy hour options and we’ve narrowed them down to the top five deals.
Our first stop in New Orleans is a creole comfort classic with crave-worthy dishes, delicious cocktails and self-serve wine. SoBou provides a warm, welcoming environment and take their culinary endeavors seriously. Offering happy hour from 3pm to 6pm daily, they feature a number of bar bites all ranging from $3 to $6. Try the chef’s gumbo or crawfish boil chicken on a stick for a treat and pair that with any selection of merlot, cabernet or chardonnay for only $4. Their happy hour cocktails are also in the $3 to $6 price range and will certainly keep you coming back for more.
Superior Seafood and Oyster Bar serves delicious food and an authentic creole seafood experience. The bright space is knowns for its authentic bistro aesthetic, iconic St Charles location, in addition to the careful attention to detail in each dish and cocktail. From seared scallops to classic po-boys, Superior Seafood and Oyster Bar has an impressive seasonal menu sure to satisfy your seafood craving. Happy hour is served daily from 4pm to 6:30pm and features two for one frozen drinks, $4 glasses of wine or pint draft beer and 75¢ fresh raw oysters from their full-service oyster bar.
The next happy hour destination on our list is Kingfish Kitchen and Cocktails. This popular restaurant bar offers a menu of tradition Louisiana cuisine with an updated twist. The food here is absolutely mouthwatering, the moment your plate (or cocktail!) arrive you’ll be so ready to dive in! In addition to classic cocktails and handcrafted house cocktails, Kingfish also hosts a selection of local beer and wine to help foster the authentic New Orleans experience. Happy hour is served daily from 2pm to 7pm and during this time all brews and select wines are half off. In addition to the drink deals, Kingfish offers $5 small plates during happy hour featuring dishes like their fried boudin balls, pulled pork tacos and chicken and andouille sausage gumbo. Kingfish has something for everyone!
Happy hour at a cantina has got to be one of the best happy hours. Araña Taqueria y Cantina is a colorful eatery inspired by traditional Mexican cuisine and culinary techniques fused with New Orleans culture. This spot has an extensive tequila menu with over 80 selections of tequila and a very knowledgeable staff that’s willing to help with any ponderings you present. Happy hour is always happy at this upbeat bar, served every week day from 3pm to 7pm. Happy hour at Araña Taqueria y Cantina features half priced tacos and half priced drinks.
Our final happy hour destination in New Orleans is Sake Café – a chic spot for exotic dishes and traditional Japanese cuisine paying homage to New Orleans flavors. Happy hour is served daily from 3pm to 6pm and the menu is extensive! It boasts Japanese bites like edamame, wok-fried calamari, gyoza, sushi and sashimi, octopus and a selection of rolls all for under $4 per order. They feature a number of drink specials from Japanese classics to mojitos and margaritas including house wine at $3 per glass and draft beer for only $2.50. Sake Café is the place to be for seasonal sushi and Japanese cuisine while still getting the New Orleans experience.
