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Things to Do in Mid-City, New Orleans

A historic district cited as one of the "coolest" in the world by Time Out. It contains dining options like Zasu and coffee shops such as The Station Coffee Shop & Bakery.

A historic district cited as one of the "coolest" in the world by Time Out. It contains dining options like Zasu and coffee shops such as The Station Coffee Shop & Bakery.

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  • Porgy’s Seafood MarketPorgy’s Seafood MarketMarket
  • Bayou Beer GardenBayou Beer GardenBeer Garden
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Top things to do in Mid-City

  • Porgy’s Seafood Market in Mid-City, New Orleans

    Porgy’s Seafood Market

    ★ 4.7 · 196
    Market
    Mon–Tue
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 3 PM
  • Junk's Above in Mid-City, New Orleans

    Junk's Above

    Flea Market
    Mon–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 5 PM

Where to eat & drink in Mid-City

  • Zasu in Mid-City, New Orleans

    Zasu

    Michelin ★
    American· $$$

    Chef Sue Zemanick is no stranger to the New Orleans dining scene, having spent time in the kitchens of some of the city's famed restaurants before opening Zasu in 2019.

    Mon–Fri
    5:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    5:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Bayou Beer Garden in Mid-City, New Orleans

    Bayou Beer Garden

    ★ 4.5 · 2.1k
    Beer Garden· $20–30

    Quaint cottage-turned-sports-bar with a big beer list, pub fare, TVs, a front porch & back patio.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 10 PM
  • Monday in Mid-City, New Orleans

    Monday

    ★ 4.7 · 6.6k
    Restaurant· $20–80
    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9 PM
  • Wrong Iron On The Greenway in Mid-City, New Orleans

    Wrong Iron On The Greenway

    ★ 4.5 · 1.1k
    Bar· $20–30

    Lively locale with 50 beers, 10 wines & 6 cocktails on tap, plus food trucks & a dog-friendly patio.

    Mon–Wed
    3 PM – 12:30 AM
    Thu
    3 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    3 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 12 AM
  • Mid City Yacht Club in Mid-City, New Orleans

    Mid City Yacht Club

    ★ 4.5 · 861
    Bar

    Lively local hangout with an outdoor patio & sports on TVs, offering crawfish boils, burgers & beer.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 1 AM
    Fri
    11 AM – 2 AM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 1 AM
  • Twelve Mile Limit in Mid-City, New Orleans

    Twelve Mile Limit

    ★ 4.6 · 493
    Bar· $10–20

    Easygoing watering hole with a pool table & a patio offering cocktails, beer & comfort food.

    Mon–Thu
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 12 AM
  • Finn McCool's Irish Pub in Mid-City, New Orleans

    Finn McCool's Irish Pub

    ★ 4.7 · 1.4k
    Irish Pub· $20–30

    Sports on TV, pool & busy trivia nights in an Irish pub setting that can get crowded on game day.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 1:30 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 1:30 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 1:30 AM
  • Katie's in Mid-City, New Orleans

    Katie's

    ★ 4.6 · 5.2k
    Seafood· $20–30

    Lively neighborhood spot for Creole-Italian fare like pizza & po' boys, plus a busy weekend brunch.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • The Station Coffee Shop & Bakery in Mid-City, New Orleans

    The Station Coffee Shop & Bakery

    ★ 4.7 · 493
    Coffee Shop· $10–20

    Relaxed, low-key stop offering caffeinated drinks & baked goods plus sandwiches & catering options.

    Mon–Fri
    6:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    7:30 AM – 5 PM
  • Sacred Grinds Coffee House in Mid-City, New Orleans

    Sacred Grinds Coffee House

    ★ 4.7 · 425
    Coffee Shop· $1–10

    Funky cafe with spooky decor, offering locally roasted coffee & views of historical cemeteries.

    Every day
    8 AM – 3 PM
  • Bayou Wine Garden in Mid-City, New Orleans

    Bayou Wine Garden

    ★ 4.5 · 608
    Wine Bar· $10–20

    Wine bar & bistro with Southern eats served in charming, rustic-chic digs with an outdoor deck.

    Mon–Thu
    3 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    3 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 10 PM
  • Cajun illustration for Neyow's Creole Café

    Neyow's Creole Café

    ★ 4.3 · 8.3k
    Cajun· $20–30

    Informal establishment supplying Creole & other Southern-inspired dishes & cocktails.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 7 PM
  • Tia Maria's Kitchen in Mid-City, New Orleans

    Tia Maria's Kitchen

    ★ 4.8 · 530
    Spanish· $10–20 per person
    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 3 PM
  • Bub's NOLA in Mid-City, New Orleans

    Bub's NOLA

    ★ 4.7 · 730
    Burgers· $10–20
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Wed
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Thu–Fri
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 10 PM

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Map of Mid-City with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Zasu
  2. 2Porgy’s Seafood Market
  3. 3Bayou Beer Garden
  4. 4Monday
  5. 5Junk's Above
  6. 6Wrong Iron On The Greenway
  7. 7Mid City Yacht Club
  8. 8Twelve Mile Limit
  9. 9Finn McCool's Irish Pub
  10. 10Katie's

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