Very nice convention center! It's massive and perfect for big events like the Essence fest. It's…read morevery clean and modern inside. It's two sides to get in as well. Fast process to get in too! They have many restrooms as well. Only thing sucks is that ride-share is a lil ways from the gates. However, it needs to be more organized when opening doors and long lines. I will come back here for events. I enjoyed this center and it's close to river walk. -Marshay D.

This convention center is huge. It's definitely more than a quarter mile long. It has three levels…read more They can have three or four events at the same time. It's so big. There's several food courts. PJ's coffee, which was very good. All the staff assisting with our convention was fantastic. The place was clean, all the conference rooms were expertly set up. This is my second convention at this location and I really like it. It's close to a lot of hotels, shopping at the outlet mall, and tons of restaurants right out the door.

OMG!!!!!! Y'all did yall BIG ONE (like the kids say) with the renovations!!!!!! As someone who's…read morebeen to your venue a few times THIS LAYOUT WORKS and it is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!! The food was good and they didn't stop coming around. Lol. The pink lemonade though. Yummy yummy. The service was great, the food was good and PLENTIFUL, and the location and the venue are the bestest.

The venue was so cute! I was there for a Yelp Dinner Party event in September and The Lakehouse did…read morenot disappoint whatsoever. It was very spacious, clean, and aesthetically pleasing. It's very close to the Lakeshore so you can see and feel all the boaty vibes from the area. Nice service as well. There are parking spots all around the area as there is a big parking lot across the street. If you ever need a venue for any event, I'd definitely recommend this place.

So much fun! The people are really nice, and the track layout is one of my all time favorites. It's…read morealso good for kids with the junior karts but the adult ones are a blast! The vibe is there and there's plenty of drinks if you get thirsty.

Cool indoor place to bring kids and grown kids to race the karts. They are pretty fast and in a…read moresafe location. Pretty pricey but they offer lots of specials.

STAY FAR AWAY -- They literally stole our wedding deposit…read more We paid over $5,000 for wedding welcome drinks and Common House Charlottesville suddenly shut down. Now they're ghosting us on our money. No refunds, no real communication, just endless "ongoing legal process" excuses while we're left holding the bag. This company is clearly bankrupt or headed there fast due to terrible mismanagement. We're now forced to go to court during wedding planning an incredibly stressful and expensive nightmare they created. The whole operation feels rotten. Richmond, Chattanooga, New Orleans - whatever location you're looking at, do not give them your money. They will take your deposit and leave you screwed.

The Common House is truly something special. Think part cool kids club house, part work place, part…read moregym, part pool scene and part creative/learning space. It's like no other business in the city and I'm proud to be a part of it. Normally, I'd be a bit guarded about a social club that started in other cities wouldn't get New Orleans right, but this place has embraced our vibrant community and has put together programming that not only totally "gets it," but brings it to the next level. From the Liquor & Lectures series (my favorite) to the holiday celebrations to Friday night DJs to their excellent Happy Hour and holiday pop-ups, there's always something going on. Even when there's isn't something "going on," it's just the best place to get your co-working done. Love the hip and art-filled modern warehouse ambiance (local artists OFC) and that pool bar is right out of your Golden Girls dreams. Speaking of the pool, yes, it's an inviting experience with friendly people around you. I tend to go on the later side b/c I don't love the sun so I avoid the crowds, too. Membership really has its perks, from the guest policy to the programming to the really huge gym. And I'm so grateful they've made the restaurant even better with decent vegan options. I had brunch here and loved my faro bowl. The only thing that has given me pause is the 20% fee added on to checks which is not a gratuity. So it can get pricey when you consider that you're paying 40% more than the price of a drink or a meal. I love the staff here so it's unthinkable that I would just pretend that I think the 20% "member fee" is their tip. That aside, I love Common House and I love bringing my friends in as guests. Everyone is so blown away by the space and the friendliness of the staff.

Ok, I'll start by saying they tend to have some issues from time to time, but always accommodate as…read morebest they can and do what they can to make it right. It's a kids place, so tough to keep everything operational all the time. The big positives are the variety of options, bowling, bounce obstacle course, extensive arcade (the costs add up quick on these games, beware), and a great bar area for parents to hang out. Their Sunday football viewing may be the best of any venue within 10 miles. Sneaky great place to bring the kids on a Sunday while parents hang at the bar to catch some football.

What a fun time! My bro, cousins and I had a family outing and brought the kids for an afternoon…read more It was a busy day at surge but the more the merrier at a place like this. The highlights were definitely the go-carts but also the arcade because the variety of games are great. There's something for everyone including adults so it's great for date night or just hanging out and watching a game at the bar. The TVs are huge. We had drinks but didn't have any food but from what we saw being served, it appeared to be pretty standard bar food. Can't wait to go back and try bowling and laser tag.

Hello, old timey theater of my dreams. The Saenger is everything, from its lavish environs to state…read moreof the art sound. I want to only see shows here from now on. The interior of the theater is ornate, with a beguiling ceiling of stars, lending itself to a feeling of endless night, which was the perfect backdrop to the Tori Amos concert I saw the other night. I felt practically spellbound in my seat (made for people of the past, of a smaller statue, so perfect for yours, truly). I appreciate bathrooms on every level (you exit the theater to a hallway, so sound is protected) and they are spotless. I didn't use the concessions, but these are on every level as well. Getting in was a breeze, and staff is polite and respectful so you don't feel like you're getting frisked or reprimanded. I loved it here so much, I feel compelled to return sooner rather than later, even though I don't go to shows a lot. Now I'm inspired!

Rating: 8.5/10 The…read moretheater is a beautiful restored building and is a great space for productions. The staff is helpful and The cons are that the seating in the theater are dated and not comfortable. Also the limited food/drink menu left a lot to be desired.

We went out for an event called "Forestival" at this place over the weekend. It was a fundraiser to…read morehelp finance the location. Product: Available were "food truck" crepes, ice cream and sorbets, as well as drinks and snacks provided by the organizers. One had to purchase tickets to utilize the vendors, but it wasn't a big deal. I had a couple of drinks and some homemade cookies. There were raffle tickets on sale for certain prizes, and some silent auctions as well. A-ok! (3 stars) Service: Although we went later in the afternoon, making it there around 230pm or so, there were nature walks with a botanist and entomologist earlier in the day, according to the program. There was a shuttle available from Tulane at no charge for those parking a ways down the road. There was clay sculpting available for people to play around with. It was a big hit with the kids in attendance. Musical groups played throughout the day, but we had really gone to see the closing show at 3-5pm (I forget the name). They were an 80s-style new wave band in the most traditional sense, except they sang bilingually in French and English. Not my favorite type of music, but they did it well, and I love live music. The crowd really got into it. A poet recited between music sets. (4 stars) Facilities: This venue is a multi-building complex on the edge of the swamp in Lower Coast Algiers, past the English Turn subdivision. I've actually never been this far off the beaten path and still been in Orleans Parish. It's like a whole other world out here. It is very quiet and peaceful. From what I can tell, most of the year this is a retreat for resident artists to ply their trades. The event program states that both Tulane and Xavier New Orleans back the location, and, from the front signage, Tulane manages it. The venue is placed back into the woods opposite the levee out here. One might almost miss it if riding down this way, but there's a gate preventing driving just past it on the road. I'm told that's one of Tulane's primate research centers past that point. Parking is along the "end of the road" here, at least for this event. As noted, signage is quite minimal (pic should be included with this review), but there is a beautiful steel fence sculpted with the place's name as well, though it is a weathered, rust-aged fence, so it doesn't really stand out without close inspection. Down a winding path, there are more torch cut sculptures of the same style as the gate. This path leads to the small collection of buildings used by the artists in residence, but a couple were opened for this event for bathroom and activity access. The buildings were of a purposeful roughshod look, one like an Acadian cottage, and the others more reminiscent of village workshops of the 18th Century. Decor was minimal, mostly of hung art from the crafters here. One building had a minuscule gallery with displays. The main building here was a 2-story with a cathedral ceiling. Downstairs had lots of workspace, and the upstairs where one of the bathrooms was had office space. There was a short nature walk behind the buildings, as well as a pond (which on our visit was covered in duckweed). A small lawn, obviously built for events such as this, was near the walks and pond. This is where a small pavilion was set up for the bands. (4 stars) Overall: I really liked the place. The goal is doubtless one of isolation and peace, and even with the crowd that day, this was quite obvious. For a $5 (optional) entrance fee, I would definitely go back to the Forestival event again. Don't forget to bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the bands! (4 stars)

good space. i was…read moreonly here for a day, but it was a nice location if you have a group and need to feel that you've left the city to focus on something (like a retreat!). the space is really comfortable, 2 restrooms on floors. you have access to the use of the kitchen so you can prepare your meals on site - we primarily used the living room seating space and the long dining table. they have projector capability for you. there's a cute outside area, but you know, mosquitoes and bugs are enjoying that too. the only challenge is parking. they encourage you to park along the main road...which there isn't really a place to turnoff. but we managed to tetris in about 6 vehicles, so it's doable. all in all, if you're looking for a local meeting venue and have a little cash that you can put towards it, give this a look!

I was only here for a meeting but thought I would review as far as the venue/property…read more Arriving with GPS was right on target and the drive from New Orleans was about 18 minutes. Roads between here and there were easy to find and navigate. Once here, parking was easy as there were spots in their designated lot as well as out front. There were several handicap spots available as well. The building itself is beautiful inside and there is a cafeteria and theater. The theater was gorgeous and had seating for over 100 patrons. I am excited to bring my daughter back for a showing now that I know that this planetarium is here!