Shopping in New Orleans can be part of the sightseeing. Riverwalk Outlets sits beside the Mississippi River at 500 Port of New Orleans Place. It brings more than 75 stores and places to eat together in one indoor center. Tourists can shop for clothing, find gifts, try local food, and watch large ships move along the water. The riverfront location also places visitors near the French Quarter, Spanish Plaza, the aquarium, and the Warehouse District.
Shop Popular Brands and Compare the Deals
Visitors can find clothing, shoes, handbags, kitchen items, and accessories from many well-known brands. Current stores include Nordstrom Rack, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Levi’s, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Kate Spade, Guess, PUMA, and Tommy Bahama Outlet. Home cooks can visit Le Creuset for cookware and kitchen gifts. Many stores offer special sales and outlet collections, but outlet shopping does not always mean the lowest possible price. Compare prices before buying and ask about the return policy, especially if you live outside the United States. View the current Riverwalk directory.
Find Gifts From New Orleans
Riverwalk Outlets is a useful stop when you need gifts for several people. Along with national brands, shoppers may find jewelry, art, beauty products, and items from smaller sellers. Seasonal markets bring local makers into the center with handmade accessories, skincare, clothing, and other special items. For something connected to the city, search for New Orleans souvenirs or products made by Louisiana artists. Crabby Jack’s General Store and Crescent City NOLA Creations are good places to check for local gifts. Store selections can change, so visit the current directory before your trip.
Take a Break With Beignets and Coffee
A shopping trip feels much better with a sweet break. Café Du Monde at Riverwalk serves its famous beignets and coffee, along with frozen café au lait. Its patio offers views of the Mississippi River, and the line may be shorter than at the French Market location. Enjoy your order while watching boats pass along the water. If you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, ask the staff about the ingredients and cooking oil before ordering. Learn more about Café Du Monde at Riverwalk.
Choose From Quick and Easy Meals
The food court works well for families and groups because everyone can choose something different. Raising Cane’s serves chicken fingers, while We Dat’s offers seafood and other bold local flavors. Visitors can also find burgers, Asian food, pizza, snacks, sweets, and frozen drinks. This makes quick dining easy when you do not want to stop shopping for long. For something lighter, Buku Bowls NOLA offers breakfast bowls, juices, fruit bowls and smoothies. Menus and vendors can change, so check the dining directory when you arrive.
Enjoy Louisiana Food Beside the River
For a longer meal, Delacroix at Spanish Plaza serves local seafood, Louisiana dishes, and seasonal food in a riverfront setting. Guests can eat indoors or sit outside and enjoy views of the water. This is a good choice if you want Louisiana seafood instead of a quick food-court meal. Weekend evenings and patio tables may be busy, so booking ahead can help. Ask the restaurant about meat-free meals, allergies, and changes to dishes before ordering. Learn more about Delacroix.
Find Food That Fits Your Diet
Visitors looking for vegetarian and vegan options can check Buku Bowls NOLA for fruit bowls, smoothies, and juices. Other food counters may offer salads, sides, and meat-free meals, but ask whether sauces, cooking oils, or broths contain animal products. Riverwalk does not currently list a dedicated restaurant serving certified halal food. Halal dining guides list Cleo’s Mediterranean Cuisine as a downtown option, but visitors should call the restaurant to confirm its current location, halal status, and food preparation before going.
Enjoy the View and Nearby Attractions
Riverwalk is more than an indoor shopping center. Step outside near Spanish Plaza to see steamboats, cargo ships, and cruise ships moving along the river. The Audubon Aquarium is farther along the riverfront, while the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is near the other end of the outlets. Families can shop, eat, visit the aquarium, and walk beside the water in one day. Staying at a plaza suite hotel in New Orleans makes it easier to explore these downtown attractions without spending much of the day in a car.
Plan Your Riverwalk Visit
Riverwalk Outlets currently opens Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Holiday hours may differ, so check the website before leaving. Customer parking is available in the adjacent Hilton-owned Whale Surface Lot, but rates and validation rules may change. After shopping and dining, return to a plaza suite hotel in New Orleans with plenty of room for your bags. Contact Plaza Suite Resort to plan a comfortable stay near Riverwalk Outlets and the best of downtown New Orleans.