Buffa's Bar and Restaurant, New Orleans

For a break from the crowded Bourbon Street, Buffa's Bar and Restaurant can be found on the edge of the French Quarter on Esplanade Avenue. Considered a classic dive bar, Buffa's first opened its doors back in 1939, and still greets a good mix of tourists and locals with its bright neon signage.

Buffa's serves food all day and night, seven days a week, including their renowned Buffa Burger – a half-pound of perfectly chargrilled meaty goodness that's considered one of the best cheeseburgers in town.

The bar and lounge area seamlessly lead to the Back Room, featuring tables and a raised stage where you can catch live music performances throughout the week. Pianist Todd McDermott with vocal accompaniment is a regular act, and the Back Room also hosts classic film screenings, quiz nights, and various events throughout the year.