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Bourbon House

3.6 (2.7k reviews)
Open • 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Good for kids

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Grilled oysters with crab added on
Patrick P.

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.

Max S.

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.

McKenna C.

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.

Pam A.

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.

Charbroiled Oysters
Haley R.

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.

Dee S.

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 -

Demond S.

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.

L A.

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

Bourbon Shrimp & Grits
Yeni A.

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.

Stuffed Gulf Fish
Lorraine K.

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.

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Sunseray M.

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.

Complimentary taste of bourbon!
Lynda T.

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!

Oyster bar
Josh N.

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!!

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

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

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

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Are reservations required?

It's convenient but not required

Is there a dress code?

No there is not, it is fairly nice though

Does this place offer a happy hour?

Yes 3-6

Are there vegan options?

Hi Tina, We do have vegan options available. There are also dishes that can be modified to be made vegan as well. This applies to both our lunch and dinner options. Thank you… 

Anyone have a recipe for that andouille steak sauce?

I'd like the buttermilk biscuit recipe, they were outstanding!

Is there outdoor seating?

No outdoor seating here

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