Dating on a Budget
By Pableaux Johnson, Citysearch Contributors
From restaurants with cheap meal deals to free local attractions, impress your sweetie for less in New Orleans.
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Brigtsen's Restaurant
723 Dante St, New Orleans, LA
Early-bird couples can get a three-course meal for under $20 Tue-Thu nights at this Uptown bistro, if seated by 6pm. Reservations recommended. -
Napoleon House Bar & Cafe
500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
Order a few dishes off the budget-friendly menu and jockey for seating in the intimate alcove or the lush hidden courtyard. -
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA
Dating duos start weekday happy hour at lunchtime with multicourse prix-fixe specials and 25-cent martinis. -
La Cote Brasserie
700 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA
This artsy Warehouse District hotel eatery serves up free mussels and french fries from 4:30pm to 6:30pm on Fridays. -
Muriel's Jackson Square
801 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
Grab cocktails at the inside bar and head to the romantic balcony overlooking Jackson Square.
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Audubon Park
6500 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
Watch the sun set over the Mississippi from the "Butterfly" section of this Uptown oasis. -
French Market
Decatur St and N Peters St, New Orleans, LA
Couples can shop this favorite locals' market for bargain fresh fish and prepare an intimate dinner for two at home. -
French Quarter
Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA
Avoid the chaos of Bourbon Street and saunter through the historic district's secluded, charming scenery. -
Woldenberg Riverfront Park
Canal Street and the Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA
Take a romantic riverside stroll within easy striking distance of the Quarter.

