Uptown/Carrollton

Nestled on the east banks of the Mississippi River New Orleans and reaching to parts of the I-610, Uptown/Carrollton neighborhood is as historic as the oaks that line its streets. It encompassed Holly Grove, Fontainebleau, Broadmore, and Freret Neighborhoods. Initially an eighteenth-century slave plantation owned by Frenchman Jean Baptiste Macarty, Uptown/Carrollton is a laid-back residential area known for its live oak trees and landmark restaurants like the late-night Camellia Grill and the iconic Jacque-Imo’s, serving Creole cuisine. Venerable live music venues include the Maple Leaf Bar, for brass bands, bayou tunes and dancing. Quirky bookstores and indie clothing boutiques line Oak Street, while Palmer Park has a popular monthly art market. Composed of a mix of business and residential areas, Carrollton is unofficially divided into two parts: upper Carrollton, bounded by the riverside of Claiborne Avenue, and lower Carrollton, centering on Maple Street west to the Mississippi River. Tulane University and Loyola University New Orleans also lie within this neighborhood along the historic St. Charles Street, making the area popular among many faculty and students.

PROSPECT.5 EXHIBITION VENUES 

Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane University
The Amistad Research Center

PROSPECT RECOMMENDS

For feasting
Slim Goodies Diner ($, gluten free and vegetarian options)
Camellia Grill ($)
Cafe Abyssinia ($$)
The Business Bar & Co. ($$)
Live Oak Cafe ($$)
La Crêpe Nanou ($$$)
Upperline Restaurant ($$$)
Saba ($$$)

For small bites and drinks
Creole Creamery ($, vegan options)
Rook Cafe ($)
Z’otz Cafe ($)
Tipitina’s ($$)
Cure ($$–$$$)

For shopping/experiences
Prytania Theatre ($)
Dirty Coast Uptown ($–$$)
Swap Boutique ($–$$$)