Kristen was great! We enjoyed the oysters and had a great time at the bar. Will definitely return

Food was great! Our service was exceptional due to Kristen Bourque. Wonderful atmosphere.

Food was on point, drinks were too, and Erica took good care of us. Much appreciated Erica

We were in town for a brothers weekend, and my older and younger brothers had never been to New Orleans so I took it upon me to find some small and larger places where we could go and enjoy some drinks. We just left Jewel of the South, and I walked us over to Acme. The line was ridiculous and I realized we were standing next to Bourbon House, and their happy hour was still going until 5 PM! My older brother has never had raw oysters. We sat at the bar and I was just staring at the man shucking oysters. I wish I got his name, he was fast, accurate and cool about talking to me while working. I'm sure I was annoying haha. Our server was Nathaniel and he was super kind, helpful and professional. Saw we were in for oysters and got us set up with place settings. We decided to try their Happy Hour Bourbon House milk drink. It's basically a small boozy vanilla milkshake (crudely described) but it was so tasty. $2.25? Yes please! So one of my favorite things to have with raw gulf oysters is crystal hot sauce. I told my brothers about it on the walk over and it was sitting on the bar! Both of them enjoyed them immensely, my older brother seemed to like the freshly grated horseradish with cocktail sauce too. He ordered a bowl of the corn chowder, and I decided to get a dozen grilled oysters with crab add on. These oysters just delivered in all ways. Rich, savory, flavorful, salty and briny. Seasoning was addictive. I had a couple of their blackberry margaritas before the happy hour closed. We had dinner reservations so we finished up with one more dozen of raw oysters and then hit the road for other spots to enjoy. Thanks to Nathaniel and the team here at Bourbon House for a memorable afternoon. Clearly they run through a ton of oysters a night. The interior is like stepping back in time. read more

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I was staying at the Crown Plaza, and because this restaurant is connected to it, I thought I'd have dinner here. The decor is deceiving. It looks absolutely gorgeous and high end, but don't be fooled. I made a reservation for 5:30PM, but the place was fairly empty, as it was a Monday night. I was seated at a nice booth. As I was sitting there, I noticed they have private tables upstairs in the balcony. No one was seated there, but I thought to myself, it looks really nice up there. I ordered the Alligator and Crawfish Rigatoni and a bottle of Chianti. The complimentary bread was delivered first. It was a long piece of freshly baked bread in a white paper bag. It was so hot and fresh. When I spread the whipped butter on it, it just melted in my mouth. My waitress, Melanie M. came back to the table with a sommelier and a bottle of Castello di Nieve Barbaresco which I assumed was the same price of the Chianti, $45. It was a fine wine. I really enjoyed my food as well. It was flavorful and delicious, slightly spicy, garnished with scallions and fresh Parmesan cheese on top. It wasn't until I received the bill that I noticed the bottle of wine cost $148. Too late by then. Melanie was gone for a while. Don't know what happened back there while she was gone except for the fact that she came back with an extremely expensive bottle of wine. I didn't say anything. I just paid the bill and tipped her as usual. Didn't know it then, but this was about to be a premonition of the rest of my week in New Orleans dining out. Staff go out of their way to take advantage of the situation in this city. read more

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First of all, the moment you walk into this restaurant, you believe you are in a five-star establishment. This is a very well designed and very elegant restaurant. The interior is truly spectacular for a restaurant of this era. It really takes you back to the old-school. It makes you feel like you have stepped back in time. I know, because I've been around for a long time and I've dined in many restaurant just like this. But, that was a long-long time ago. The appeal of this restaurant immediately ends with its interior appearance, however. From the moment you are seated, the staff has no clue about what their job is and/or how to properly do it. To step back a bit deeper in this... I had made a reservation at this restaurant as I was staying in the hotel that is attached to this establishment. We walked in, and we are given a very nice booth. All good! They present us with our menus and a menu of their drink options. I noticed that there was no wine bottle menu included with this drink options menu. So, I ask the server about this. She told us that they did offer wine by the bottle and she would bring me back a menu depicting what they had to offer. She did. I looked through it and I specifically pointed out one bottle of wine I desired. About ten or fifteen minutes later. And yes, this is quite a long wait in a restaurant such as this, she brings us a bottle of wine, along with a supposed wine sommelier. It almost became a laughing matter when the man could barely even open the bottle of wine. He really struggled to do his job. Then, he poured a tasting glass for my wife. Anybody who knows anything about wine protocol completely understands that it is always the male at the table who is supposed to test the wine. Yes, I understand this is from a time gone past and this can be seen as a little sexist, but that's just common protocol. After he poured my wife a testing glass, I laughingly joked with him and ask him to pour me an additional sampling glass so I could test it. I tasted the wine, it appears to be good, so he pours us each a glass and that was that. A considerably long time later, the server returned to our table and asked us what we would like for our meals. All fine and good. It's always nice to enjoy the wine. However, at a real restaurant that depicts this caliber of service and elegance, the server or the sommelier always continues to come around and keep the glass of wine of the patron's full. This never happened. Not even once. We had to pour our wine ourselves. Upon her return, we order and what we were given was an interesting presentation and taste experience. We each ordered their alligator and crawfish rigatoni. It's good. Approximately half an hour later, the server finally returned to the table to see how things were going. I don't know what she was doing in the interim. But, from my experience, that is just not the way patrons of a restaurant of this caliber are supposedly treated. We said we were fine, and we had finished our meals. With this, she brings us the check. Now, I have no problem paying for a bottle of wine, or any anything else in a restaurant of my choice. What this server had done, however, is she had switched bottles of wine, or something? I know not what, with the actual bottle I ordered. The bottle of wine I ordered was somewhere in the neighborhood of $60.00. On the check, the bottle was priced at $148.00. Thankfully, I'm not a poor person, so that kind of increased does not particularly bother me, other than the fact that I feel that the staff had really done a very poor job doing their job, and they should really be looked at as to their competency in what they are actually doing and changing their customers. Furthermore, because the price of the bottle was so expensive, I took a quick look on my phone to see what that bottle of wine was actually going for in the open market. It was somewhere in the neighborhood of $35.00. All you have to do is look at the photos I've provided, and look up the wine, and this fact can easily be cooperated. Thus, I don't know if it was intentional incompetence, or wha? I got way overcharged for a bottle of wine that should not have been brought to my table in the first place by an incompetent staff member. All this being said, this is a very beautiful restaurant, One would expect it to be in the caliber of a Michelin-star restaurant. But, due to the staffing, it is nowhere near that level of perfection. It's like the old saying goes, what's beautiful on the outside is not necessarily beautiful on the inside. This is just something you should really keep in mind before you come here. And, even more than that, be very watchful over what they're serving you, because their incompetent staff members may really run up your bill. Management, get your act together! read more

Came here with my husband on Thursday afternoon and was able to be sat right away. Got a glass of the Benvolio Pinot Grigio and the blackened fish sandwich. My husband got a gnarly skater pilsner and a honey chicken sandwich. Atmosphere, food, and service were all good. read more

Bourbon House - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I'm a frequent visitor at the Bourbon House for their slushy Bourbon Milk Punch cocktail. It's described as the "best adult milkshake you'll ever have" and so far it is. Love the flavor combo of bourbon, vanilla and nutmeg. The restaurant is always busy due to its location in the French Quarter so I haven't had a sit-down meal there. I have had their Happy Hour $1 oysters on the half shell though. Their Happy Hour menu is offered Mon-Fri from 2-5pm in the bar area. read more

Bourbon House - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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A friend recommended that I try to Char Broiled Oysters and oh my goodness...I don't think I can eat them any other way now. These were absolutely delicious and even if you aren't a fan of oysters you'll love them. My waitress was so pleasant and friendly (Dornika) I will definitely be back next time I'm in town. read more

Bourbon House - Charbroiled Oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I came here only for the Rockefeller oysters - - I did half oysters - just to see if I would like them before I got the full amount - so 6 raw 6 baked - I liked them both I only gave 3 stars - pay attention when they call your name - out name wasn't correct - instead of using the correct spelling " SIMPSON - they were calling out Sam's - so they told us a 45 min wait when Sam's was called - it was 17 mins past the 45 - best of luck everyone - read more

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Bourbon House lives up to its name. It sits prominently on Bourbon St. Definitely more of an upscale vibe but offers casual dining. I sat at the bar with my party. We sampled some of the more rare Bourbons. They are offer a very diverse Bourbon and Whiskey collection. Tried Boudain Balls and Charbroiled oysters on recommendation. They were fantastic. Of course, I have to have gumbo so I could not pass up an opportunity to have a cup. I look forward to my next visit. Bon Apetit. read more

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I love this spot. We stopped in the have a couple of drinks. It was fast and the restaurant ambiance was very welcoming read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants in the French Quarter. It is my goto when I come to visit. The service is outstanding, the food is delicious and the pricing is reasonable. Highly recommend. read more

Bourbon House has been around for a minute and even though it's right next to Bourbon St, it is fine dining. The shrimp n grits was some of the best I've ever had. The Shrimp Po Boy was excellent, same with rigatoni and crab fingers (not much meat in them but delish and garlicky). The Bourbon Milk Punch is a must have. read more

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We all gathered for my Daughter's graduation dinner. It was a wonderful place together with for a family event. The food was outstanding. The service was even better. You can't go wrong with the full flavor , great ambience in this Restaurant. It has been one of our family favorites for years and we will return soon. read more

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The Bourbon House has a great happy hour. I had the burger, and it was yummy. My friend had the corn and crab bisque. The oyster toast was soggy. But overall, we had a good experience. The service was good as well. read more

Bourbon House - Menu - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Such a great place to grab some oysters and great Creole food! The oysters here are large and creamy, 12 for $29, which makes them $2.41 each. They may have a Happy Hour here, not sure. We sat at the oyster bar, which was fun and lively! Lots of locals, which is always a good sign. We also ordered the Shrimp and Boudin Balls and a bowl of gumbo. Both were excellent. We also each enjoyed a free tasting of their October Bourbon of the month. Pro tip: Sign up for their free membership to the New Orleans Bourbon Society, get a passport from the bartender, and enjoy 1 free taste per month! read more

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Food was phenomenal!! Oysters were so fresh! And the charbroiled oysters were cooked differently than in Florida but still extremely delicious. Service was that of a fine dining establishment. Very proper and polite and friendly. Ambiance was that of a swanky olde timey restaurant, had a great experience!! read more

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Food was awesome, our server Jason man he was awesome and very informative on our food, atmosphere was great too. read more

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We were visiting Bourbon Street looking for a place to grab a bite to eat and noticed the Bourbon House. We were concerned that we were not dressed appropriately, and was drenched because it was raining, since it appeared to be an upscale restaurant. The hostess was very inviting and welcomed us in, despite our appearance. We sat in a lovely window table on the bar side and had a very pleasant experience. I ordered the Hot Honey Fried Chicken sandwich. The hot honey was not hot but a perfect addition to the fried chicken thigh. It was juicy and delicious. We also ordered corn and crab soup that came out in a small metal cup and the waiter poured it into the bowl. It was creamy and a good balance of corn and crab. The flavors were mild and satisfying. The menu was limited, which I always like. I feel like it keeps food fresher and the makes it easier to choose. read more

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They serve the best Old Fashioned. Yum!!! we flew in late on our arrival day and we had the crab and corn soup which was delicious and then we added some grilled shrimp. Service was very friendly and knowledgeable about menu and items that were their favorites. The whole restaurant was warm and welcoming always busy and didn't take too long to get a table l. Very clean and decorated very nicely. read more

Bourbon House - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I visited this restaurant over the Mardi Gras weekend and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience from start to finish. We were seated in a corner where the space was extremely tight, and every time someone passed by, they bumped into my partner. It made the seating arrangement really uncomfortable for the duration of our visit. The host who walked us to our table also came across as a bit rude, which wasn't the best first impression. We were informed that there was no bottled water or sparkling water available, and they didn't have mint to make any mojitos. While I understand that Mardi Gras weekend can get extremely busy the service throughout the night was significantly delayed. I ordered a non-alcoholic drink which took over 25 minutes to arrive and when it finally did, it was not good at all. I waited for our server to return so I could address it, but he never came back. I eventually had to order a simple Sprite from another staff member. When we initially placed our drink order, we also placed our food order. Later, the waiter came back to "double check" our order, only to repeat the entire order incorrectly -- which led us to believe it may not have been entered in the first place. We ordered a dozen raw oysters and a dozen charbroiled oysters. The charbroiled oysters came out first, but the raw oysters didn't arrive until 27 minutes later. Our appetizer was also very late. Due to the continued delays and overall poor service, we ultimately decided to leave. Would not recommend to come here during a busy weekend. read more

First of all, and IMO, most importantly, the staff is AMAZING. Kind and considerate, they are just the sweetest. You can tell they love what they do. The food is fantastic. And the ambience is lovely. Will absolutely be back. read more

Bourbon House - Cheesecake & espresso martinis - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Meh...a few things went right, a few were a little disappointing. We were just stopping through Nola and decided to lunch at Bourbon House. The hostess was extremely accommodating and thoughtful, letting us pick our table and holding our menus to allow us to get situated. It was early, the restaurant was not quite full but we waited some time for our server. She came over after about 15 minutes to introduce herself and excused herself again. Our waitress came back about 10 minutes later and took our order. I ordered the brussel sprouts, barbecued shrimp, and a ginger ale. The brussel sprouts were surprisingly good and tender for the amount of char they had. The balsamic glaze and goat cheese made it very savory. The shrimp was the perfect blend of sweet and savory. The garlic toast was good as well but knew it wasn't wise to consume it right before a 6hr car ride. I never received the ginger ale. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their food and drinks. The other issue I ran into was bottled water. At our servers suggestion, I ended up running to Walgreens to prepare a bottle. Even more inconvenient, there are no changing stations in the bathrooms. I ended up changing my baby on the sink of the bathroom in the Crowne Plaza. Just some things to think about when traveling with an infant. read more

Had a few extra minutes on my drive into town and decided to stop at Bourbon House for their delicious bbq shrimp poboy! Unfortunately, they don't take Togo orders online or over the phone. So I had to wait to order it once I got there. They were kind enough to put the delicious shrimp and sauce on the side, so the bread didn't get soggy on our way to our destination. I've not had this poboy in about a year and it was just as scrumptious as I remember! With a price of $25, it should be. read more

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Service Reservation for 7pm Got there all friendly except my waitress Wanted banana fosters and to eat Was father's day and 40th anniversary Got soup and appetizers never took our order manager helped was quite upset Did not like soup husband did Like appetizers crab and shrimp Never got banana foster ugh Will not recommend it was going somewhere else and breakfast server said eat there read more

Bourbon House - Bourbon house - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We stopped on a good tour & we're so impressed we went back. boudin (sp?) balls were awesome & the grilled oysters (100% not a raw guy) were AMAZING & the drinks were reasonable. Zara gave us great service & recommendations. read more

Always a stop on my list during my visits to New Orleans. Great raw oysters and the number one favorite place to enjoy a Sazerac. Not sure why it's better there or how they make it better, but one, two, three and so smooth. Waitstaff very nice every time we go. Check out the oyster bar in the afternoon for some fun. read more

Bourbon House - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Stopped in after the bad experience at Hard Rock cafe. Other than Bourbon, they do have craft beer here. We sat at the bar, wanted a taste of the "second line batture" beet but the bartender poured me a glass. Wasn't thrilled of the taste, but drank it just the same. It wasn't packed so why he poured it is the question. My guy ordered the "Brown Ale," it was a southern pecan and was pretty light for being a brown, which he said was too light and an OK beer! We decided to order the bourbon marinated pork belly bites! Very flavorful and tasty. Different from a Texas style burnt ends, but very good. The atmosphere was nice and relaxed, service just so so, the only bartender for the joint, so guess no time for small talk was a big NO! Stayed for the 1each, then decided to leave. May return on another trip. On to the next stop!! read more

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First time in New Orleans, staying at the Crown so had our first dinner at the restaurant! the snapper was fabulous but even better was the service we received from Alex! he was funny, helpful, attentive and incredibly skilled. He made our day! thank you! read more

Made reservations at Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse for 12 before I realized that Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House was attached to our hotel. I asked to speak to the manager and asked if I could switch my reservation to the Bourbon House and add 6 bonus guests. He said no problem, wished me an early happy birthday and talked to me about heavy metal. We showed up and needed 2 more seats. Tiffani was assigned to us and showed up to a private area with a nice set up and added a table without trouble. I ordered Redfish on the half shell and it was so good, def a great bday dinner. The drinks were strong, appetizers and food delicious. Best part was the service from our waitress and the restaurant manager. read more

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Had the best experience sitting in front of their oyster shucking master at the bar and downing both fresh and char broiled oysters as a night cap to end our amazing second night in Nola! If you aren't a bourbon drinker, you will be once you have experienced some of the best bourbons here! I'm more of a scotch drinker myself but a fellow patron closing out his tab suggested Calumet 15 and I have to say, it was one of the best bourbons I've had the pleasure of drinking. Will definitely be getting a bottle or two for my collection at home. Definitely a great spot to dine solo or with a large crowd! read more

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Came in for dinner on a friends trip while the Patriots were in town. The food was amazing! The strolling musicians were a great touch. The drinks hit the spot! The servers were friendly and attentive. Overall I'd highly recommend the place! read more

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The ambiance and atmosphere are really nice. The restaurant has tons of bourbon on display hahaha hence Bourbon House but gives it that classic steak and seafood house vibe. However, the main downside was the lack of service, and I can see why some reviews are low. The food was just okay--nothing special. We came here with a bachelorette party on our last evening in town, planning to splurge a bit. Unfortunately, the service was pretty much non-existent. The maître d' was nowhere to be found; I saw her vaping in the bathroom while changing the toilet paper because there was none at all. Our server was friendly and quick to introduce herself but never returned to check on us or take our order properly. I even asked for bread, and she never brought it. It took a while to get drinks, and overall, the food was mediocre. Despite the disappointing service, my group of gals made the experience much better with their fun energy. Honestly, I'd probably pass on this spot next time. It has a nice vibe, but the service and food didn't live up to expectations read more

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I've been here a few times over the years and it has been consistently excellent. Fresh seafood, excellently prepared and delicious. The guys at the oyster bar will take great care of you, very personable service. You may think this is a tourist trap, and there are plenty of those around, but the ingredients and preparation speak for themselves. I will be back. read more

Bourbon House - Oysters are big! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Haven't tried the food but the frozen bourbon milk punch is amazing. Soo good that I'm still thinking about it. The spot has a very chill vibe. I will definitely have to be back to try the food. read more

Bourbon House - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The location is amazing right on bourbon street in a neighborhood with Felix and Acme Oyster bars. We were expecting amazing food to stand toe to toe with them. We were so disappointed. We were seated right away given our reservation. We ordered the char broiled oysters which came out right away before our drink order. It turned out the bar was short a tender. I was through most of the oysters and stopped cuz I wanted to do them together. They were fabulous . Large and buttery and garlicky. About 10 minutes later the drinks came out. Server was very apologetic. So no complaint with service. We ordered the shrimp in honey bourbon sauce and the fried catfish. I ordered a BLT cobb to share and the fried oyster platter. The shrimp appetizer included 4 small shrimp on a large airy bread. the sauce was amazing. The shrimp were okay. The salad was barely dressed with head lettuce. a generous amount of bacon and egg and 3 cherry tomatoes. No flavor from the dressing or the lettuce. A total waste of $11. The fried catfish portion was less than you get in fish and chips. They had no flavor. just a plain season-free batter and tiny fish parts. No fillet on a bed of regular fries with no seasoning. The whole food experience other than the charbroiled oysters was there was no one in the kitchen that cared about the food other than to get it on the plate. read more

Bourbon House - Bourbon display. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

3.5 actually We went for dinner. Festival was happening. 1 hour wait. So maybe get reservations next time. Priced reasonably I had gumbo and salad. Very filling, not huge portions. Wife tried the catfish - too salty What was great char broiled oysters . Service friendly . I ordered a bourbon - wanted a drink prior to our meal but it did not show up until our meal started . Gumbo brought shocker were still eating our oysters. Containing was off a bit. About $60 a person Basic Breakfast buffet for hotel guests way over priced at $25 without coffee read more

Absolutely delicious and service is so nice!! Highly recommend!!! We had Trovell as our waiter! Absolutely amazing! read more

Bourbon House - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Enjoyed a wonderful meal with great customer service! Jason D made sure we had an amazing experience! We look forward to coming back on our next trip! read more

Bourbon House - Chargrilled with crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana