How can you pass up crawfish pie? For a solid dose of New Orleans-style eats, the Maple Tree Inn is the place to be. Settle into the comfortable saloon-like interior (complete with swinging doors) and choose from a menu that includes that likes of crawfish etouffee and barbecue shrimp; the adventurous should give the alligator sausage appetizer a try.

Wash it down with one of nearly 30 beers on tap, a combination of the best of the Big Easy with the top local brews available. The selections change weekly and include favorites like Abita, Anchor Brewing and Three Floyd's Brewery.

Average cost: $10-$20