Stopped by the Bayou Bar in the Pontchartrain Hotel for the 10pm show. Snagged a table right in front of the band. Kitchen had just closed but we had just come from dinner anyway. Server brought wine, band kicked off, and played a very strong 45 min set. Peter Harris (standup bass) is the musician in residence and he brings in different players to join him each night. Tonight was the OGs. There is no cover charge, but don't forget to tip the band. read more

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This is a dark swanky high-end cocktail bar. We stopped in for a drink before having dinner down the street. We came back later to go to Hot Tin on the roof, I peaked my head inside the Bayou bar and there was a great jazz band playing. Good service. This is the kind of place I wanna hang out at. read more

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Small and dark bar in a hotel. Menu is small. Food is pretty good! Music is great!! It seems that one talented guy plays with a variety of other musicians, depending on which evening you're there. read more

Cute bar, great burger!! This is such a great place for a date. Cocktails were really good too. read more

I looked this place up for music and food. As I sit here for the music to start, 2000 (8pm), its not bad place to stop in. I wanted to try the gumbo but per my waiters recommendation, I got the Bayou burger with fries. Cooked to perfection! I asked for medium and got what I asked for. Fries crispy served in a upgraded tin can with a side of ketchup. To drink, a class of Chianti. Its a small location, something to think about if you are looking for somewhere to sit; seat yourself. If anyone is military, they do not offer a discount, but they aren't the only ones to do so and its ok. Glasses of wine are $16 a pop. Kinda pricey if you ask me but I believe that is standard when its a restaurant in a hotel. People were really nice, friendly, and helpful. I asked for other locations as farvas wine tasting and music and they helped out with that. The only reason I gave 4 starts versus 5 was the confusion if I could taste the wine before I commit and no military discount. Hate me if you want but people volunteer their lives to protect others but if it was an influencer, bet their food would be free. (Tell me I'm wrong). Must see! Visit! Vibes! read more

Great music, food, service, and cocktails. We always go to the Bayou Bar when we travel to New Orleans. Now they have a reservation system implemented, but you can still find some first come first serve seating. I had the gumbo and my husband always gets the fish sandwich. It is huge! Definitely get there early if you want a table and make sure to tip the band. read more

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Amazing Staff!!! They never disappoint! The live music and simply the ongoing vibe is fantastic, always! I can't say enough We will always be back read more

This place is a gem in the general lower Garden District/Garden District area of New Orleans because it has the best live jazz in the city six days a week. Some of the top performers in town play here regularly and it's just awesome. The cocktails and wine list are great and I have been here several times this summer. I finally had some appetizers, the wings and the fries were delicious. I know the restaurant where the food comes from is actually quite outstanding as well And the service staff are very pleasant. My favorite cocktail is the Hibis-Kiss and it's delicious! But really I come for the music and the laid-back vibe! read more

Bayou Bar - The Hibis-Kiss cocktail ! - Lounges Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great food, drinks and service. We also got there right when the live music was about to start so we enjoyed that as well. The space is definitely cozy but we liked that. We started off with wine and cocktails. For food we got the loaded hummus and the pork belly. The hummus was amazing. They used green chickpeas, sundried tomatoes and goat ricotta, served with pita. So tasty! All the components worked really well together. The pork belly came on top of collard greens and creamed corn. The whole bite with everything was such a good bite. Service was so great. Jason was helpful with answering questions and checking in on us a couple times even though it was packed. read more

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NOLA NIGHTS!!! Love love love this hotel lobby bar especially the local live band on Wednesday nights. The best time with friends..so much fun. Good music, good drinks and good food selection. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Stopped in here for a drink before dinner, which my Paloma was spot on. Very dark and moody vibe that we loved. First night in New Orleans and my husband and I always like to see what the locals recommend as top places to eat at. Our two bartenders were amazing and shared tons of their favorite spots us. They even told us the places not to go! Would definitely recommend if passing by. read more

The daytime bartender really is a gem. She was so friendly and welcoming, makes a hell of a tasty drink, and I will say - when t was slow she didn't stop working. She was keeping the place orderly and clean. I ended up working there for a couple hours after checkout and she was the best. I ordered the Molly Ringwald as my "because why not?" And it was delightful. Had the rib tips for lunch and they were also fantastic. Sweet and full of flavor. Great addition the hotel experience! read more

Bayou Bar - Molly Ringwald - Lounges Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Saw the best jazz quartet on a Wednesday night recently. There was no cover charge, and for this caliber of musician that is surprising. Amazing cocktails as well! read more

Excellent food and service! Can't say enough about the duck and andouille gumbo. It tasted amazing! Great jazz entertainment too!

Somehow a better spot than the rooftop. Good bar food. Intimate atmosphere. Good people. Piano guy. Not like the olde P'train. Nothing could ever be. But worth the visit. Go, observe, relax, partake, enjoy. read more

If you're in the mood for a $7.25 canned Miller Lite, this is the place to go. Nothing special here.

Stopped by after a football game on a whim for a quick snack and drink. We had 3 adults and 2 kids and they had no problem accommodating us. The food was very good -- catfish sandwich, wings, and kids chicken fingers and fries. Abe was amazing! So funny and sweet on top of being an amazing bartender. We didn't have to ask for anything.. it's like he could read our minds!!!! Will definitely be back. read more

Bayou Bar - Abe's a whole vibe - Lounges Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This was our late night hangout during the first nights of our stay. We had the place to ourselves and the staff's full attention. The third time we tried to get in there was live music and the place was full to the doors. The music sounded great but we couldn't get in. Can't fault them for being successful. We'll try again before we leave for sure. Great place. read more

When my Mom and I were last in New Orleans, we stopped at the Bayou Bar before making our way over to Jack Rose. I really dug the dark interior of Bayou Bar that comprises dark wooden tables and a bar area in the back. Being that it would be a long day of celebrations with my cousins, we decided to order a couple of appetizers to tie us over. The wings were super good when ordered fried. So flavorful and savory, they were that I would come back just for the wings. The bruschetta was quite tasty and crispy, as well as flavorful. I washed down the wings and bruschetta with a pint of Nola Blonde Ale -- a local craft beer that I hadn't enjoyed before and was quite yummy and refreshing. Their beer list comprised many different New Orleans and Louisana-based craft releases that you can only find mostly in the local area. Bayou Bar was a great spot to enjoy some eats before moving on to the next place on our weekend excursion in New Orleans. read more

Nice little spot, live music nightly, great burger. Fills up as you get close to 8pm start time so get there a bit early

What a fantastic spot located inside the Pontchartrain Hotel. If you're a fan of Anne Rice or AMC's show "Mayfair Witches" I highly recommend a nightcap here! The bar closes at 11PM, during the week, but if you're in the area around 7PM I recommend stopping in for some live music! read more

Bayou Bar - Order the "Back to Black" cocktail you won't regret it!! - Lounges Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Recently checked this place out and had a fun, relaxing time. It's beautiful, for starters. Love the dim cozy lighting and the murals that cover the walls. There was live jazz, as is often the case, and an all around inviting atmosphere. The cocktails are delightful. I tried something called the Endless Summer--a refreshing blend of coconut water and tequila, with cucumber and toasted coconut--with a glass of smooth pinot gris to wash it down. We tasted several dishes that night, and I confess I didn't get to try many of them in their entirety due to my own dietary issues (not much into meats, I'm afraid) but of what I saw and sampled, there are some very nice offerings. The Cubans come on herbed focaccia and the chicken sliders have the tastiest slaw. Only thing I'd really like to see more of is veggie dishes. ;) read more

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Best Jazz music on weekdays in Nola. The club is dark and cozy with a beautiful selection of bourbons and scotch. Menu is a bit limited by food is good. I'm here for the music anyway! read more

The bayou bar was a recommendation of our friend. We were planning on going on Monday since we had a free day. Fortunately we noticed they are dark on Monday so we hustled there after the Sunday jazzfest performances and are we glad we did. We enjoyed the food and loved the music! Highly recommend! read more

Small place that delivers big results. Small menu but food & service is excellent. Great spot to get lunch or dinner if you can get in.

Stopped in for music on a Thursday night. The room is a little too small for a 5 piece band with only a few tables available. There is ample space on the roof for music but for some reason they keep it in the bar. The drinks are expensive and poorly made. I had the worst and one of the most expensive Tom Collins drinks in my life. The redeeming thing about the joint is the food. The menu is small but the items come big, huge burger, huge garlic fry bowl, the food here is excellent. read more

Bayou Bar - Tom Collins - Lounges Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We were walking around looking for some fun on our first night in NOLA. We heard the music, so popped in. Bar was full, but was able to get a table in no time. Truly enjoyable. read more

This is a great spot for food, music, and cocktails. The staff is second to none and they make you feel like a regular as soon as they approach you. read more

Bayou Bar is currently an extension of Jack Rose restaurant due to COVID-19. They shared the same menu and everything. I had some appetizers and a couple of drinks, ohhh and I can't forget about the CHAMPBONG. Overall, it was a pretty decent experience. The waiters were cool, the service was cool, everything was cool. Just a cool experience lol read more

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Just stopped in for afternoon drinks and a snack. Great service, well made drinks and excellent garlic fries. Thumbs up!

Service was a little rocky to start (nobody greeted me, no sign to seat oneself) but the food was delicious! The kale salad looked like the leaves were too mature, but actually they were extremely tender. The lemon dressing was incredibly delicious - flavors of juice and zest of lemon (doubt it had anchovies, but didn't miss it). Just enough Parmesan, a small amount of raw cauliflower, and a generous quantity of absolutely perfect croutons. This is the best salad (kale or otherwise) I've had in a long time! Impressed with the salad, I suspected the desert would also be good. On my waiter's recommendation I ordered cheesecake with the dark cherry sauce. The cheesecake itself was incredibly tender and mildly flavored. The dish was topped with the crunchiest citrus zest I've ever eaten - fried perhaps? Don't know how to describe it. It wasn't candied; it was dry and crispy. Wish I knew how to replicate that! read more

Bayou Bar - Kale Caesar salad - stunningly good - Lounges Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This bar is absolutely a must go to if you come to New Orleans. The bartender was absolutely amazing and super friendly and went above and beyond to please us. The food was absolutely great as well even though we only got things to pick on as we were waiting for our dinner. This is the bottom bar to the hot tin bar which is on the roof top of this hotel and as I said before it is a must go to if you are in New Orleans do not miss out. read more

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Deep bar, especially For bourbon lovers. Bartenders know their stuff. Live music was awesomenesssssssss! The jazz trio included Jason Marsalis, whom I've paid much for to see on Frenchman Street, whose best clubs, sadly, are dark four days a week now. The food menu is very limited. Steak frites came out with hot fries, cold steak. In a New Orleans racked by hurricane and Covid, suffering its worst restaurant crisis of closed eateries, short hours and short staff in its long history, no one complains. Service was excellent. Short-handed. One gal, but she made the room hop. In the Ponchetrain Hotel, where playwright Tennessee Williams is alleged to have stayed when he wrote Streetcar Named Desire. read more

St Charles street car to the Pontchartrain Hotel. Head up to Hot Tin for the sunset, then a snack at Bayou Bar cause everyone told us upstairs doesn't serve food. Ordered the Brie & Crab egg rolls... sounded good but I think cream cheese would enhance the crab a bit more... ordered the fried oysters over the bacon jam under it. Not a fan & it does nothing for the fried oyster. Order fries to be safe, but it came w/ two sauces that tasted like lard. Ketchup please. Service was ok, the ambience is cute & I really like the decor. Maybe we should've tried dinner instead of wasting calories on three unsuccessful app's. read more

Ripped off. Had to reserve a table using the Open Table app and pay $55. Whenever that is the case, the money goes to the bill. Here, with zero disclosure (we checked), the money went to pay the band that was playing (so they claim). However, you can just walk into the place, hang at the bar, and not have to reserve (pay) for the privilege. So, we got to pay an extra $55 for the privilege of ordering food? Really feeling cheated and will not return. Beware!!! ***Contacted the manager as requested below. Nothing but crickets. read more

In NOLA for a convention- drinks in the garden district! Pretty and yummy! Small menu but tasty stuff. read more

Bayou Bar - My Pear Lady - Lounges Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Was staying just a few doors down. Totally awesome bartender. Sampled several Items on menu. If you have to have one item, have the catfish sandwich! read more

Great drinks and Food!! The Ambiance and service were amazing! The food was great especially the Mile High Pie!!! read more

Bayou Bar - Lounges Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Wow! We had a fantastic time at the Bayou Bar yesterday evening. The service? On point: well-timed and not intrusive, and our server JC treated us like royalty. The food? Each of our four dishes were so tasty, flavorful and fresh. (They have a much larger menu than what you see online, so there are plenty of options to choose from.) We are vegan, and I wasn't sure if there would be much for us to eat, but I just reached out in advance and the team was so accommodating to our request. Of course, we sampled a few of their drinks, and each one was fabulous, in both taste and presentation. The music? Their Wednesday night jazz combo was so good - a great interpretation of some quintessential tunes and some that we didn't recognize - all were outstanding. The band interacted with the crowd and seemed to be having as much fun as the listeners. The atmosphere? If you are like me, I love a good ambiance. The Bayou Bar is warm and welcoming and it was fun watching the St. Charles streetcar outside the window. We enjoyed the lovely holiday decorations and particularly the cocktail ornaments. (Do be aware that the bar is lively and popular - at least it was last night - so get there early if you want a seat!) We also had the pleasure of meeting Katie, the manager. She was so friendly and professional, and you could tell she really cared for her team and the patrons. She has done an amazing job curating an over-the-top experience. Our visits on this trip to New Orleans have included the Commander's Palace and the Grill Room at the Windsor Court and our experience at the Bayou Bar blew both of those institutions out of the water. We will be back for sure! read more

Perfect for a cozy dinner with friends or your lover. Darkly lit, attentive service, piano singer on the weekends and best yet ... all the food is prepared in the same kitchen as John Besh's Caribbean Room. The oysters were the best we've ever had, the chicken sliders with fried jalapeños finger-licking good, and my petit Mignon with steak frites was straight out of a Parisian Bistro. My only regret is not leaving room for a slice of their famous Mile-High pie. Take the St. Charles Avenue trolley from wherever you may be. Imagine Frank Sinatra crooning at the piano, order a drink, step back in time, and enjoy an evening out like our grandparents would have done. This joint is hip to the hop, y'all. It hit all the right notes. read more

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