Best of Gretna, LA
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Gretna, LA — mapped and organized by category.
About Gretna
Gretna serves as the parish seat and second-largest city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Located on the west bank of the Mississippi River, it sits just east of and across the water from uptown New Orleans.
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Tonti's Hand
Tonti's Hand is a French restaurant located in the French Market neighborhood.
View details →Best Hotels in Gretna
7 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Hotel Indigo New Orleans - French Quarter
Hotel Indigo New Orleans - French Quarter is a hotel located in the Central Business District.
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The Saint Hotel, Autograph Collection
The Saint Hotel, Autograph Collection is a hotel located in the Central Business District.
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The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans
The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans is a hotel located in the Central Business District.
Best Restaurants in Gretna
45 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Aroma Indian Cuisine
Aroma Indian Cuisine offers a variety of Indian dishes in the Garden District.
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Bon Ton Cafe
Bon Ton Cafe offers cajun cuisine in the Central Business District.
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Café Maspero
Café Maspero offers regional, burger, local, brunch, and breakfast options in the French Quarter.
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Café Sbisa
Located in the French Market, Café Sbisa offers a relaxed dining experience.
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Chophouse New Orleans
Chophouse New Orleans is a steak house located in the Central Business District.
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Compère Lapin
Compère Lapin is a restaurant in the Warehouse District that serves creole and regional dishes.
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Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken serves classic fried chicken in the Warehouse District.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Gretna
4 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Treme Coffeehouse
Treme Coffeehouse is a café located in the Tremé neighborhood. It offers coffee drinks and pastries for customers to enjoy while walking around or working on their laptops.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Gretna
25 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Favela Chic
Favela Chic is a bar in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood that serves Mexican and pizza dishes.
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The Funky Pirate Blues Club
The Funky Pirate Blues Club is a bar located in the French Quarter.
Best Shops in Gretna
9 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Everything New Orleans
Everything New Orleans is a shop located in the French Market neighborhood. It offers a variety of items for visitors to explore during their time in the area.
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T-Shirt Shack
T-Shirt Shack is a shop located in the French Market. It offers a variety of t‑shirts for customers to choose from.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Gretna
5 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Louis Armstrong Park
Louis Armstrong Park spans 32 acres and sits across Rampart Street from the French Quarter, offering green space in Tremé.
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