This was possibly the best food I've had in New Orleans-and I've had a lot of great dishes in the…read moreCrescent City. The fried potato croquette app was so inventive-and the sauce was the chef's kiss. The atmosphere was on-point 80s fun, and there were folks dressed down and folks dressed up-you can come as you are or make a night of it. Everyone looked at home-nobody was out of place. I had the fried catfish special-it was the most elevated fried catfish dish I've ever had, but this Southern girl still thought it tasted "right"....if that makes sense? The service was not memorable-but that's not necessarily a bad thing! The fresh bread and house made butter was so good-I finished off the leftovers in my hotel room much sooner than I thought I would. Dessert and drinks were decadent. I shared with a friend who's a pickier eater-but she was so glad I brought her along! There are so many restaurants I love in NOLA, and so many more I want to try, but Hungry Eyes is on my short list for a repeat visit!

This bar hands down has my favorite vibe in the city. Everything inside is crammed with nostalgia…read more I'd probably come here just for that. This visit we went just for drinks. I've been for the food and don't miss out it's delicious. I got a vesper martini. It was delicious and only 10 bucks on the house cocktail menu. We had a group so we sat at a table. They were quick to take our order and had our drinks brought in no time.

Went here for dinner on my wife's actual birthday. She hand picked this place. Let me just say that…read morethis place was amazing. The ambience of the place was great the servers and hostess everything was so great. They went out of their way to make sure I experience was unique and on point we had the Private dining level which it used to be an old house so it was built into three levels of a restaurant we had the Private level which had a private bar private bathroom everything which was amazing. Our server couldn't have been more perfect and that's even before we get to the food which the food was probably the best food while I Had on this trip in New Orleans and it's definitely the best oyster poor boy I've had. Ever. Food 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Location 5/5 Service 5/5 Return Factor 5/5

We had to make another trip to Gris Gris once they announced they would be closing at the end of…read morethe month. We've been a huge fan of Chef Cook over the years and we're really sad to see this gem closing. We decided to share a bunch of small plates and split a main dish. I got the frozen espresso martini to start which was refreshing on a hot summer day. We got the house salad, oyster BLT, pork belly & watermelon, bowl of gumbo and my mom's chicken and dumplings. The gumbo was my favorite starter and it's really hard to share a bowl because you want it all to yourself! I really enjoyed the oyster BLT with the crunchy oysters and crispy pork belly pieces. The main of chicken and dumplings is the epitome of comfort food. The service was amazing and staff is attentive. The food came out pretty quickly but we weren't rushed. Before leaving we made another reservation for this upcoming weekend before we have to say goodbye for good.

Growing up in the Mid-South, iron skillet cornbread, fried chicken, greens, coleslaw, stewed okra,…read moreand black-eyed peas weren't comfort food they were lots of weekday meals. Between my momma, my granny, and me, we've always cooked those dishes exactly the way our taste buds like them. Because of that, I don't order them out very often. Sure, I'll hit Willie Mae's or grab McHardy's when I need a fried chicken fix, but it's few and far between. High Hat is an exception. It's one of my go-to spots when I'm feeling lazy and craving that Delta-style cooking. Amy and I stopped in on a Tuesday night. I had the fried chicken with red beans and rice. Top Hat is one of the very few places I'll order red beans outside my own kitchen. Amy went with the coleslaw, cornbread, stewed okra, and black-eyed peas. The star of the meal is the fried chicken. My family always used a flour wash, but Top Hat's breading is incredibly thin with just a hint of cornmeal. It isn't what I grew up eating, but man...it is good. Add a little of the table hot sauce and it gets me every single time. The sides are solid across the board. The black-eyed peas are perfect, and the stewed okra tastes like somebody's grandma was in the kitchen. If I could change one thing, I'd make the coleslaw a little crisper, chop it a bit finer, and give it another spoonful of mayo, a splash of malt vinegar, and just a pinch of sugar. But that's my preference, not a complaint. Don't overlook the catfish either. It doesn't play. They can get busy, and the service sometimes moves at the pace of an August stroll through the park. But honestly...that's part of the charm. Good Southern food isn't meant to be rushed, and neither is High Hat. If you're looking for a taste of the Delta without leaving Louisiana, this is a mighty fine place to start.

We've been here several times. Love the Rueben, the chicken and andouille gumbo. Cecil's Caesar…read moresalad is very tasty. Service is always really good. We missed out on the peach cobbler, I'm sure it was fabulous. Their desserts usually are. Great Sunday brunch....get there early

Dined solo at Boucherie. It's a cute, cozy restaurant in what used to be a house. The decor plays…read moreinto the homey vibe and there aren't a lot of tables. The bar has four seats, and there is no host stand. I had to wait a couple of minutes to be seated because they were busy, but that was fine. I started with the complimentary amuse bouche, a duck liver crostini, and some house-made bread. The butter was lovely. There was a list of specials; one of them was a potato dish in honor of Dolly Parton. It was probably the best part of my meal. I got the three course Coolinary meal: a scallop dish, the wagyu brisket and fries, and the Krispy Kreme bread pudding. Everything was good. I loved the citrus component on the scallops, but the fries were a bit salty and the dessert was too sweet for me. I will say that I heard the people at the table next to mine rave about the bread pudding. My server, Sophie, was attentive. She offered ice cream (at no charge) to go with my bread pudding. She was also apologetic when letting me know that the kitchen was backed up. My courses still came at the perfect pace for my liking, even though they were busy. Overall, this was a great dining experience.

Best meal I've had in months! The service team never missed a beat. Every bite was a creative burst…read moreof flavor. Intimate setting and cozy atmosphere. Perfect for a date night or any special occasion.

Great service. Great ambiance. Great food. Dim lighting…read moreinside with candle to illuminate adding a moody vibe. Outside is a nicely lit open air garden. The wait staff were very nice and accommodating when we showed up 25 min early to our reservation (on Wednesday night so this may not always be the case). We walked from our hotel off canal street so this was convenient and tasty! I don't usually order soda but got a fancy Shirley and it was delicious (instead cold grenadine it was house made pomegranate syrup!)

Not sure I can adequately express how wonderfully we were greeted at Sylvain for a recent…read morepre-wedding party for my son in New Orleans! The event coordinator, Fiona, led us by the hand thru the entire planning process. That culminated in a fabulous evening, which impressed virtually everyone! We had young and old people alike, and everyone commented how organized and detail-oriented the restaurant and staff were! The food, service, location, setting, lighting, and spirit of genuine friendliness, was extraordinary! We loved this place, and will return again, to be sure! Thank you for everything, Sylvain!!

I had an awesome meal here last weekend. We called ahead to make a reservation, so we were seated…read moreright away. We ordered the BBQ shrimp as our starter and it was delicious. The more I had the sauce, the more I liked it. If you get that, you have to get some bread along with it because then you can soak up all the sauce and leave no drop behind. My favorite dish was the pan-fried red fish. It blew my mind. The fish was perfectly tender and the sauce was so good. The vegetables paired very well with the sauce too. It felt flavorful without feeling heavy. If I can take one dish home with me and have it over and over again, this one would be it. We also got the blackened tuna and pecan pie. I liked the blackened tuna a lot. It was thick and juicy and tender at the same time, and the flavors burst in my mouth. The pecan pie was very good too! I was very very satisfied with this meal. Great experience.

BBQ Shrimp (8.5/10): sauce was decadent and delicious. We ordered bread to mop it all up. The…read moreCreole rice fritter was sooo good. Probably even better than the shrimp!! Blackened Tuna (9/10): cooked to medium rare perfection. Really flavorful. Veggies were tender. Mashed potatoes delicious. Pan-Fried Red Fish (9.5/10): the Meuniere sauce really makes this dish. Sooooo good. Pecans were also so good. Fish was cooked perfectly. Pecan Pie (8/10): slightly too sweet, but I can see the hype. Absolute flavor bomb. Sauce was so good too Service was fantastic. Dining in a mansion made it feel really homey. Restroom was very well maintained

Came to this (not over the top) vampire themed restaurant while visiting NOLA, and enjoyed the…read moreexperience. The worn brick, detailed ironwork on walls and windows, and gold embellished ceiling tiles over the bar help give the interior a warm, castle like feel. I don't know of any other place where you can get an assortment of cocktails in a blood bag, which is their main gimmick. I opted for the sangria, which was very good. My husband ordered the Eggs Your Way, and I split the Vampire Breakfast Burger with a friend. His breakfast was good, though not great, as the biscuit and potatoes were a bit overdone. The burger was very good, as were the side of french fries. The only issue was that there was some sort of disconnect between the waitress and kitchen, and the burger didn't get to our table until everyone else in our large party had eaten. This is a great spot to visit and enjoy something unique. Seats fill up quickly, so plan ahead.

What the actual EF is happening here?…read more I walked into Vampire Cafe because I desperately had to pee and was more than willing to buy a drink at the bar. I wasn't trying to sneak into the bathroom. I wasn't trying to squat behind a plant. I was a PAYING CUSTOMER IN WAITING. The hostess told me I couldn't just get a drink at the bar. Okay. Fine. So I said, "No problem. Put me down for a table. I'll order food. I'll order drinks. I'll spend money. I just need to use the bathroom." NOPE. At this point my bladder was fighting for its life, so I offered to literally HAND THIS WOMAN $20 CASH TO LET ME PEE. $20. FOR A TOILET. SHE STILL SAID NO. I have never been so personally victimized by a bathroom in my entire life. Like girl, WHAT DO YOU THINK I'M GOING TO DO IN THERE? Steal the toilet? Perform an exorcism? I was willing to BUY A DRINK. I was willing to BUY FOOD. I was willing to SIT DOWN AND BECOME A FULL-FLEDGED CUSTOMER. I WAS WILLING TO PAY A TWENTY-DOLLAR TOILET TOLL. And somehow the answer was still NO PEE FOR YOU. At this point it stopped being about the bathroom and became a bizarre psychological experiment to see how badly a human being can need to pee before they simply start crying. And the funniest part? OUR GHOST TOUR GUIDE RECOMMENDED THIS PLACE. We actually came in excited to get a Vampire Bag. Instead, Vampire Cafe became the first place in NOLA to make me think, "You know what? EFFFFFF THIS PLACE."

We had a really great jazz brunch here We wanted to sit…read moreoutside even though it was super hot and humid but coming from a cold climate we thought we could handle it The crab cake Benedict was delicious, I'm not usually a Benny fan but this was fire Mimosas were great too We ended up moving inside as it got way too hot and they were very accommodating even met the chef at that time to compliment his food Music was fun - nice to have brunch and a show I'd definitely go back if in town again

I had been wanting to try Cafe Sbisa for about a year. I finally decided it was happening for my…read morebirthday weekend and booked the reservation. We were a party of three for brunch. We lucked up and got to see a live band while there. The atmosphere is very nice, classic New Orleans. Our waitress introduced herself and provided several recommendations. I ordered bottomless mimosas and the Bayou Crabcakes and Eggs, and they were perfect! Everything tasted great. I sampled a bit of the Eugene Omelette, and it was so flavorful. Those recommendations were accurate!!

Second time made the difference Excellent service…read more Casual laid back ambience Food was excellent Pastry outstanding

Will Jean us a great brunch spot in downtown. Both a bakery and a restaurant you could choose…read moreeither to start your day! I had a couple of hours to spare and landed on this spot. Because I love a good bakery and I needed wifi. They had both! I ordered their biscuits and gravy. They are known for their biscuits so this made a lot of sense for me. The biscuit was a little chewy for me and required a little more effort to cut into. The gravy was yummy and savory. The coffee was great and for $3 it was a good deal! They have a Golden Hour Monday through Thursday with half off breakfast drinks and muffins. I'll have to come back for this. Service- My server, John, was great! He had great recommendations and was super helpful. Plus he kept my water and coffee full. Drinks- there are breakfast drinks! Parking- Paid street parking Happy Hour- There's a Golden hour in the morning!

The food was good and the service was great. My server, Gino took good care of me. The Mushroom…read moreVeronique was so amazing I missed taking a picture. I also suggest you try the shrimp and grits. It's not something I'm usually a fan of, but their fried cheese and grits patty with their special cream sauce changed my mind. Claire the bartender is amazing at what she does and she made my first visit very entertaining. The baked oysters were flavorful and the waygu burger was good for a quick bite. It tasted even better the next morning for breakfast. Food, Service and Prices was excellent!

On a rainy night in New Orleans, sorry Brook Benton (my first ever Brook Benton reference), my…read morefriend and I headed to Galliano Restaurant on Julia for happy hour oysters and dinner, but mostly the oysters. Long rainy but fabulous day at JazzFest left us in a hungry mood for more of that great stuff that Nola serves up best. My friend started with an Old Fashioned that she very much enjoyed which I know because she got it refreshed. I ordered the Rougaroux which was too good and refreshing so I nursed it through the meal as this cocktail went down too easy and I'm a lightweight and cheap date so I know my limit. We had an excellent server who recommended we order the BBQ Pork Belly with our 1/2 dozen Louisiana select oysters. I would have loved the char grilled but I'm gluten intolerant and they use flour and I can't go for that. I hope Daryl Hall doesn't sue me. We split the 6 oysters and they were ginormous, tender and sweet. With the side fixings of cocktail sauce and mignonette (also horseradish but I'm not a fan of this condiment as I feel sorry for the horse), we were in oyster heaven and my friend is relatively new to the raw oyster game really enjoyed these delights. Next came the BBQ pork Belly with Honey Crystal hot sauce glaze, andouille and tasso mach choux, creamy mash potatoes, fried okra, pickled red onion. This was one of the best pork bellies I've ever had because it was so meaty, perfectly prepared with just the right small amount of fat keeping it tender and the glaze with the mach choux and creamy mash potatoes was so good we easily could have thrown in the towel and screamed No Mas. We didn't so wait, there is more. We split the Lamb Chops two ways, one a lamb chop with an excellent Chimichurri Sauce and a lamb sausage. I thank the Mary Poppins films for introducing the world the Chimichurri sauce. The lamb chop was excellent while the lamb sausage was good, very lamby and a bit too salty. Rougaroux Flor de Cana white rum, Bayou Spice Rum ,blood orange sour, black cherry syrup, Regan's Orange bitters Louisiana "Select" Raw Oysters With horseradish, cocktail sauce and toasted filé mignonette Half-Dozen BBQ Pork Belly Honey Crystal hot sauce glaze, andouille and tasso mach choux, creamy mash potatoes, fried okra, pickled red onion Lamb Two Ways 2 Lamb loin chops and Lamb sausage grilled and served on a sizzling plate with Chimichurri, asparagus, roasted fingerling potatoes This joint inside is comfortable with the look of an unfinished warehouse but not in a bad way at all. Booths surround the exterior in the one large dining area, nice bar and a smoky aroma that enhances the taste buds without causing one to run out to safety. All in all, another great meal in a city with the best food in the US of A.