Metairie

jefferson suburb · 70001

Metairie is where New Orleans goes when it wants a yard, a Costco run, and a left turn that does not require prayer. The Jefferson Parish sprawl west of the city trades French Quarter mystique for Veterans Memorial strip malls, Lakeside Shopping Center, and a Carnival parade route locals will defend as the real one. Dates here skew practical: Drago's charbroiled oysters in Fat City, a Saints watch party at a Metairie Road bar, or Lafreniere Park when the weather behaves. The tradeoff is honest. You give up walkability and grit, you get parking, square footage, and a shorter line for everything that matters.

$43,349

median income

$1,132

median rent

The data

Metairie by the numbers

Median individual income in Metairie is about $43.3k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Metairie pays about $1,130 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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16 spots across Metairie

Metairie
Dining
Boulevard American Bistro
American restaurant★ 4.4 · 1,759
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,759 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Boulevard American Bistro.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
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Metairie
Dining
Vincent's
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 939
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
4411 Chastant St, Metairie, LA 70006
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 939 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Vincent's.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9:30 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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Metairie
Dining
Austins Seafood & Steakhouse
Steak house$$$$★ 4.6 · 916
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
5101 W Esplanade Ave, Metairie, LA 70006
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 916 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Austins Seafood & Steakhouse.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Metairie
Drinks
A Tavola Restaurant & Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 812
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
3413 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 812 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at A Tavola Restaurant & Wine Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Metairie
Dining
Impastato's Restaurant
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 706
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
3400 16th St, Metairie, LA 70002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 706 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Impastato's Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Metairie
Dining
Fausto's Bistro
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 466
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
530 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 466 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fausto's Bistro.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Metairie
Dining
Ristorante Filippo
Italian restaurant★ 4.4 · 450
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1917 Ridgelake Dr, Metairie, LA 70001
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 450 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Ristorante Filippo.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5:30 to 9 PM
Tue5:30 to 9 PM
Wed5:30 to 9 PM
Thu5:30 to 9 PM
Fri5:30 to 10 PM
Sat5:30 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Metairie
Drinks
Cork Wine & Martini Bar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 311
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
4612 Quincy St, Metairie, LA 70006
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 311 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cork Wine & Martini Bar.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Locals
Contact
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Metairie
Dining
TANA
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 261
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2919 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70001
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 261 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at TANA.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Metairie
Drinks
Colby's Cocktails
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 183
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
4548 S Interstate 10 Service Rd E, Metairie, LA 70001
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 183 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Colby's Cocktails.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonOpen 24 hours
TueOpen 24 hours
WedOpen 24 hours
ThuOpen 24 hours
FriOpen 24 hours
SatOpen 24 hours
SunOpen 24 hours
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Metairie
Drinks
22nd Street Bar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 114
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
3013 22nd St, Metairie, LA 70002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 114 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at 22nd Street Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun2 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Metairie
Drinks
Blue Ruin Speakeasy
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 101
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
3224 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70001
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 101 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Blue Ruin Speakeasy.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat4 PM to 1 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Metairie
Drinks
Cabin
Cocktail bar★ 4.7 · 87
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
4712 Utica St, Metairie, LA 70006
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 87 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Cabin.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 4 AM
Tue12 PM to 4 AM
Wed12 PM to 4 AM
Thu12 PM to 4 AM
Fri12 PM to 4 AM
Sat12 PM to 4 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Metairie
Drinks
After Hours E.R.
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 42
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
3431 Houma Blvd # A, Metairie, LA 70006
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 42 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at After Hours E.R..
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 1 AM
Tue11 AM to 1 AM
Wed11 AM to 1 AM
Thu11 AM to 1 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 1 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Metairie
Drinks
Lou & Bob's lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 40
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
249 Nursery Ave, Metairie, LA 70005
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 40 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lou & Bob's lounge.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 12 AM
Tue10 AM to 12 AM
Wed10 AM to 12 AM
Thu10 AM to 12 AM
Fri10 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Maps
Metairie
Drinks
Electric Cocktail Lounge
Bar★ 4.6 · 36
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
452 Aurora Ave, Metairie, LA 70005
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 36 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Electric Cocktail Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps

Metairie

Metairie by the numbers

Local date spots

Boulevard American Bistro

Vincent's

Austins Seafood & Steakhouse

A Tavola Restaurant & Wine Bar

Impastato's Restaurant

Fausto's Bistro

Ristorante Filippo

Cork Wine & Martini Bar

TANA

Colby's Cocktails

22nd Street Bar

Blue Ruin Speakeasy

Cabin

After Hours E.R.

Lou & Bob's lounge

Electric Cocktail Lounge

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