There are several cool bars over near Snug Harbor on Frenchman St. IIRC. Lots of good places to eat. Just remember to call in a reservation or plan on waiting if it is a nice restaurant. Stay in a group and don't wander. If a kid comes up to you and says he can tell you where you got them shoes, keep walking.. its a scam. He also wants to tell you how many kids your daddy had...remember keep walking. The places rkbar15 recommended are all good but pricey. Don't forget to take a buggy ride, eat some beignets at Cafe Du Monde, and check out the free entertainment (performance artists, artists, fortune tellers, and freaks in general) around Jackson Square. The dollar ballets are all on Bourbon. Ricks, Hustler Club, Gold Club are the nice ones. Lots of lesser quality clubs. Be prepared for some sights.