We LOVED this spot We went for my birthday on a Sunday night and our server working that night was amazing - service overall was perfect Interior is super nice - love the decor - perfect date night spot We started with the hush puppies - amazing - ate so fast forgot to take a photo The tuna crudo - also incredible !! And we split the sweet potato gnocchi goat dish - perfect - amazing rich flavors and soft gnocchi We finished w the passionfruit ice cream - my favorite! Overall we enjoyed everything - would love to return on our next visit They also gave me a birthday card which was a sweet touch read more

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Came in and had a mixup with the reservation, it was for the following night, that on me. However, the girl at the hostess stand rudely informed us "well we can't seat you, we are full." I looked around the completely empty restaurant for a few second and asked if she was sure, and she said yes, you can only sit at the bar. We sat outside as we figured out where to go, and wouldn't you know it, in about the 20 minutes we sat on the bench outside the entrance, maybe a single goddamn person came in. Where are all the people that made them so booked up that they couldn't find a spot for us? Listen, I get it, I showed up on the wrong night, but the place was empty inside, they absolutely had room to seat us, they actively chose not to. read more

This place was excellent! We were invited by a friend who wanted to celebrate his husband's birthday. We showed up and the husband was sick but we all still had an amazing meal. Definitely an upscale but comfortable vibe here. Our waitress was amazing and I really wish I could remember her name. We had a variety of food and it was literally all just so excellent. Anything and everything we had was just excellent. From the pig ears to the chicken dinner to the dumplings. It was just all amazing. The dumplings are definitely a different take but they were so flavorful! The scallion biscuits were also just so fluffy and we had our choice of different butter to put on them. Literally this is a restaurant to try in New Orleans! read more

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Came for the Coolinary menu. Nice choices. Everything else is ala carte. By all means get the buttermilk biscuits served with regular butter and bacon butter! $8 for two. I got grilled peach on sort of a collard green goddess dressing. It sounds weird but was excellent. Husband got green salad. Generous portion. For entree I got drilled snapper with tomatoes and okra. It was perfectly cooked. Husband got goat curry. He wasn't wild about it. It was very peppery and very salty. Would have been better served with rice and maybe plantains to mellow it out. Also, it was $40. I got pineapple upside down cake with a small scoop of lemongrass ice cream. The cake was a little dry but the ice cream fantastic. Service very good. Water and tea refilled often. The person who checked us in was sullen and didn't crack a smile on entrance or exit. Not the right person for the job. The manager came and checked on us which is a nice touch. Our server was terrific. However I wish people wouldn't say, "Are you still working on this?" It's not a project! Instead, "Are you still enjoying this?" sounds much nicer. Not the restaurant's fault at all but I was appalled at how slovenly some of the diners dressed. Cut off shorts, tank tops, baseball caps. Perhaps they are hotel guests. It's just unfortunate people don't put more effort into dressing nicely at a good restaurant. It's not Waffle House! Bill was $140 not including drinks. A little steep. There is a 4% "kitchen fee" applied. At least they put that on the menu so not a surprise. I always thought tips were shared with the kitchen anyway. I deducted 4% from my usual 20% tip. Atmosphere very pretty with nice sound track. Gorgeous plants out front. Full bar, some people eating at bar. read more

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Lovely meal! My partner and I had a reservation here while visiting NOLA. The restaurant is attached to a hotel. The space is modern, yet cozy and warm. Service was friendly and attentive at all times. Our server was super helpful while deciding what to oder. We did a la carte. Started with the pig ears, which were flavorful and crispy. Then we shared the market salad - didn't expect to enjoy this one as much as we did! The pork belly was super tender and not too fatty. We also loved the curry and market fish as our entrees. Would definitely recommend checking it out! read more

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This restaurant is an absolute gem! We've all had plenty of salads but I can assure you, the local green salad will open up a whole new world of flavor combinations. The soft herbs (dill, mint, and likely something else) and combinations of textures mixed up the flavors so it didn't feel like eating a very monotonous salad, if you know what I mean. I love how they play with texture in the tuna crudo dish as well with the crispy yams, green sauce, and diced mango. It was very refreshing and light! Then of course, the main dish definitely did not disappoint. I went with the curried goat with sweet potato gnocchi. It was very flavorful and had a light kick. read more

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We went in for some drinks before dinner at another place. We will definitely come back for another trip to try the food. The drinks were well made and the bartender very attentive. read more

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Beautiful space. Incredible food. Drinks were 1200/10. Their hurricane was INSANE. Such a fun, creative & yummy take with tbe menu. Under different circumstances I would've tried to chef's choice menu. Next time! Our server was a sweetheart and so was the host who kindly took our photo. read more

Compère Lapin - Hurricane - Caribbean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Quite possibly the best meal we had in New Orleans. Dare I say better than Commander's or Brennan's? Yes, I dare say. Wonderful and friendly service. Really enjoyed the hushpuppy starter, but the star of the evening was the SALAD?! The salad was sooooooo good. So crisp, perfectly seasoned, herbaceous. We could not stop eating the salad! Had to go with the main staple they've had on the menu for 11 years, the curried goat. Wow, what a fabulous entree, no wonder it's stuck around for so long. Overall, an impressive meal, fabulous service, and yes, better than any other restaurant we had during our trip. read more

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This establishment is a clean 5 stars across the board. The food is extremely well prepared. The biscuits are perfect with 2 jazzy butters on the side, honey butter and bacon butter. The pork belly again perfectly prepared-- lots of cilantro. It is a dish that a little too much for me personally because it's fat. The snapper was tasty and the shrimp with dumplings will make you think of chicken and dumplings but with shrimp. All yummy. The service of over the top good. Your water cup will not go dry. The prices were also reasonable. The decor was industrial chic. Large bar scene. We were able to see a glimpse of Chef Nina who we followed faithfully on Top Chef. A must try. read more

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I was in town for a work conference when a colleague highly recommended this restaurant. Another colleague and I were lucky enough to secure dinner reservations one evening, and it truly exceeded expectations. We were staying at the Hilton, so it was an easy walk from our hotel. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted and promptly seated by the hostess. Our server was knowledgeable, attentive, and offered excellent recommendations that made ordering effortless. I started with the pig ears and had the fried chicken as my entrée, while my colleague chose the vegetarian option. You can find pig ears in Honolulu, but not prepared in this culinary style -- it was a creative and flavorful starter. The fried chicken was perfectly juicy and well-seasoned, and the honey butter added a delightful balance of savory and tangy sweetness. The ambiance was classy yet calm, making it ideal for both conversation and a relaxed dining experience. We also enjoyed lemon drop martinis with dinner -- crisp, refreshing, and the perfect complement to our meals. Overall, I would highly recommend this spot if you're looking to enjoy a refined and memorable dinner in New Orleans. read more

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I started with hot tea, lemongrass ginger. I love that the water comes with the tea bag already steeping along with 2 more unopened bags on the side for good measure. We got the buttermilk biscuits with whipped ricotta and berries. Berry good! My beau got the crawfish pot pie. It was rich and the pastry was awesome. I got the spicy black beans. I assumed that it would come with more pork belly, but the order of the items and the price was should've probably tipped me off that the beans were the star of the dish. The texture of the beans, crispy rice cake and egg white, and runny yolk were so harmonious with the welcome bite and spice of the jalapeño. I loved the flavor of my Hurricane Buster. It was strong, but balanced. Our servers were good. The water and table runners were especially warm! read more

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Really extraordinary meal with family! This was the highlight of our trip to New Orleans. Expertly crafted with gracious and attentive service. Really couldn't ask for anything better. We did the family style dinner and each course was better than the last. Would love to come back. read more

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I was so excited to try Compère Lapin because I love Nina Compton ever since I saw her in the New Orleans season of Top Chef. When a group of friends and I were in The Big Easy, we definitely made a reservation to dine at Compère Lapin! The food was fantastic, as expected, but our service was a little lacking, unfortunately. Our server was not very friendly, forgot to fulfill my last drink order, looked at me like I was crazy when I asked her to explain what one of the desserts was composed of, and then argued with us about splitting the check. So aside from the lackluster service, as I said - the food was definitely on point, so that did redeem the visit, mostly. We were there for brunch so they did not have a set 3-course menu or anything, but we sort of created that ourselves. I started with the Smoked Fish Dip and it was fantastic. Smoky, as the name implies, and just the right amount of salty. The dip came with tostones (fried plantains), for dipping, and they went so well with the dip. Definitely try this out if you are getting a starter! For my main dish, since we were there at brunch, I picked the Croque Madame. It was, as my friend put it, "cartoonishly large" (but not in a bad way, in an awesome way). Ham and egg and one of my favorite things - pimento cheese! Yum. For a dessert, I got the Mango Creme Brûlée, and it was delish. I am normally used to creme brûlée having a creamy, almost coffee flavor, so trying this fruity one was awesome. Same great caramelized topping, but with a mixture of sweet/tart berry fruits and creamy fruit pudding-like filling. So tasty. Compère Lapin is located in the Old No. 77 Hotel, so it carries some of that same style with it into the restaurant. Cool leather touches, brick walls, and wood features. Compère Lapin means "brother rabbit" in French, and that is also worked into the decor with lots of little rabbit touches - cute! The second issue with the service was that we requested separate checks. We specifically checked beforehand on their site that we could do that so nobody had to put everyone's (not inexpensive) bill all on their one card. We asked our server to split the bill when it came, and she said "we don't do that for groups" in a snippety way (we were 5 people), and we mentioned that, on their website, it says they don't split checks for group over six, which we were under. She went back to check with the manager, and did end up splitting it, but her attitude from the beginning to the end kind of put a damper on the whole experience. Right over the very impressive blue/wood bar at the entrance of Compère Lapin, is chef Nina Compton's James Beard Award. And that is very deserved, don't get me wrong at all with my review. The food was absolutely fantastic. I just wish the service had matched that level of greatness! read more

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Incredible experience- I don't even know where to begin- this restaurant was the first reservation we made as soon as we booked our hotel for NOLA. To say we were looking forward to trying it was an understatement and they delivered on all fronts. From the cocktails (I had the Swamp Ting) to every course that followed, we did not have a bad bite. I will be thinking about the pig ears with the smoked aioli for a long time. The pork belly and fish collar first courses were wonderful and the goat curry lived up to its reputation. But the thing that set it all apart was the extremely kind and attentive staff. We felt so welcomed and truly had the best experience. read more

This is an older review from when I visited during Black History Month some years ago for a four-course dinner. It was my first time going, and both the food and service were great. Each course was uniquely prepared with thoughtful pairings that complemented one another really well. Revisiting this post is a reminder that I definitely need to go back and try more items on the menu. It's a cute spot for date night or a night out with friends. read more

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I love the TV Show Top Chef. So whenever I travel to a bigger city I always look to see if a former contestant has restaurants. It's been a while since I have been in New Orleans and I knew when I went back I wanted to check out Nina Compton's food. Mix of Carribean and Creole cuisine. Turns out Compere Lapin was next door to our hotel, so it was meant to be. I was able to easily make a reservation using Open Table. They do require a credit card on file and will charge you $25 if you no show. I knew we were showing up so didn't mind the formality! Cocktails to start. I'm a sucker for a wine and liquor concoction so ran with the Lucian's Gold (rum, lillet, lemon, mint, liquor 43, and sparkling wine). Nice and refreshing. There were four of us dining and we all had different opinions on which small bites/ starters to order, so we ended up with all of them! Not complaining. The Jalapeño & Scallion Hushpuppies with a cilantro creama were crispy outside and soft inside. The Blackened Pork Ears with a smoked aioli had nice crunch. But dude the Buttermilk Biscuits with honey butter and bacon butter. Wow. The biscuits were the winner for me. Perfectly executed, soft inside, a little crispy on the outside, and both of the butters were so flavorful velvety. I mean bacon butter? Note there's only two biscuits per order. For main meal we decided to order the COOLinary 2025 Prix Fix Dinner which was a 3 course offering of one of the included first, second, and dessert items for $55 a person. This actually was a pretty incredible deal as a the majority of the menu options were part of the deal and the portions were pretty close in size to the regular entrees that cost $30+ on their own. If you are a foodie like me and like to try a bunch of delicious things do this. My husband and I both did and ordered different items so we got to try 6 dishes. My first dish was a fish selection of so kind but sadly can't recall exactly what it was and is not currently still on the menu. I do recall it being very tasty and light which was needed with so much food. If the Jerk Pork Belly (with plantain crema and tamarind jus) is available get that, that's one of the best pork bellies I've ever had and loved the jerk preparation, so flavorful. For our second course, we got the Fried chicken (with jerk honey butter, coconut grits and peanuts). This was a huge piece of chicken and it was fried to perfection. Nice crunch from the skin and peanuts. The grits were silky smooth. The Semolina Dumplings with gulf shrimp (run down sauce, and soft herbs) was also stealer. Soft dumplings and great sauce. For dessert I ordered the Mango Creme Brulee with coconut and berries. Full disclosure I don't like shaved coconut, but it was a pretty mild application thank goodness. The mango flavor really shined. The sugar was perfectly brûléed providing a nice top layer to crack into. My husband got the Bread pudding with apple curd and banana. I was pretty full by this point but it was flavorful, warm, and yummy. That comforting feeling you want from a bread pudding. Compere Lapin was everything I wanted it to be. I left way too full, and in a bit of a hurry as we had to get to a ghost tour, but amazing meal and great service. I heard that Nina was there cooking that night, but sadly didn't get to see her. That would have been amazing but regardless she is a Top Chef finalist for a reason, as she executed everything I ate to perfection! read more

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The service at the bar was great, and the bartender made great drinks. Ordered the biscuits to start & was kinda disappointed. They were dry and it was "just a biscuit" nothing to get again. The star of the show was the chicken that was perfectly cooked alongside the corn grits. Would come back just for that. read more

Compère Lapin - Caribbean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Came here with friends to celebrate our college reunion! Good: - The dishes were all unique - I liked the fried catfish and the pork belly was really savory and the cornbread was much better with the sweet and savory butters - The ambiance was nice, it was very dark and hard to see inside Bad: - Pretty expensive and each dish is a little small - It takes forever for the dishes to come out and hard to wave down the staff, even though we already told them that we were in a rush Overall this place was a fancy upscale place and the fanciest that we went to during the trip, but also it was a bit too pricey to go again read more

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I'd recommend this place 1000 times over! The food, ambiance, and service were all excellent. Let's start with the food -- each dish was somehow better than the one before. Must-gets: the biscuits (some of the best I've ever had) and the fried chicken. For dessert, don't skip the bread pudding. I'm still dreaming about it! But truly you can't go wrong here -- every dish and bite was amazing. The service matched the food -- super attentive and genuinely friendly. Can't wait to come back next time I'm in New Orleans. read more

Overall, my visit was just okay. I'd been wanting to try this spot for a while to show support, but I left feeling underwhelmed... The highlights: * Ambiance & vibe at the bar * Art & decor throughout the space * Pork belly * Oxtail empanadas * Cocktails The just-okay parts: * Service: While our server was kind, she forgot items we ordered three different times. A few things never arrived, and we also received dishes we didn't order. She also only checked on us once... * Biscuits: Pretty good! The texture was great when hot, especially with the honey butter (wasn't a fan of the bacon butter). * Snapper: The skin was perfectly crispy and flavorful, but unfortunately, the fish itself was overcooked and dry, which was disappointing. * Espresso: Severely under-extracted, overly bitter, and hard to drink. Overall rating: ~3-3.5/5 I'm glad I finally tried it out, but I don't see myself coming back. That said, it honestly feels like it might've just been an off night... I'd heard such good things about this place and saw the strong ratings, so maybe my experience wasn't the norm. read more

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4.5 famous spot with curried goat and sweet potato gnocchi, fried chicken with jerk honey and coconut grits was the tastiest. fish collar deep fried with fish sauce caramel pretty good heavy handed sauce, blackened pig ears ok. dessert ice cream pass read more

A gem in NOLA! Worth a visit to experience wonderful flavors and a great vibe. We had a family dinner and enjoyed every bite. Save room for dessert! read more

Compère Lapin - Pineapple rum cake and lemongrass tumeric ice cream. - Caribbean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Incredible food, atmosphere and staff. I can't wait to go back and try other dishes. We will definitely visit often, it's great to find a new place that offers the best of the best! Check out the old vending machine for local art as well. Mary and Mark also added charm to our Easter lunch. See you all soon! :) read more

Compère Lapin - Entrance to Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I had picked this restaurant as what was supposed to be my last meal in the city because it was close to the convention center (walkable in about 15-20 minutes) and it was recommended by folks on the New Orleans subreddit. I was early by about 20 minutes, but they were able to get me seated. To start, I had two appetizers, since they were not large. I had the Blackened Pig Ears with Smoked Aioli and the Jerk Pork Belly with Plantain Crema and Tamarind Jus. Both were excellent, but I do think the Blacked Pig Ears had the edge. It came with a lime dusted with cayenne pepper. My waitress recommended that I squirt that all over the pig ears, which I did and it tasted absolutely amazing. The pork belly was tender and spiced perfectly. It's definitely a single person portion, so I would not recommend ordering one to share. Get your own! For my main, I had the Curried Goat with Sweet Potato Gnocchi and Cashews. My waitress insisted that the dish only comes with a spoon and a fork, because a knife is not needed for the curried goat. She was not wrong! It was so tender, that all I needed was a spoon. The gnocchi was very soft and pillowy and perfect to soak in the curry. If you're into Caribbean food at all, this is very good. For dessert, I had the Mango Crème Brûlée with Coconut and Berries. This was a nice, refreshing finish to the meal. I think anything else would've been too heavy. I had an excellent meal here and I would definitely recommend it if you're looking for a spot near the convention center for dinner. I believe it's inside of a hotel, so if you're staying at the hotel, you're got one hell of a restaurant downstairs. read more

We arrived close to 10. As soon as we sat down, asked what time they closed as we didn't want to be THOSE people that place orders at closing. The bartender said the restaurant closes at 10 but the bar stays open later if they have people, which they did and she asked us if we wanted a drink. Based on the number of people at the bar, i'd figured they'd be open at least an hour. We ordered our drinks and they made them pretty quickly. My drink, fiesta de elote was refreshing but my wife's and son's drink, the watermelon fresca, not so much, like it needed something as it wasn't as refreshing. I finished mine pretty quickly and waited for any of the 3 servers to offer me another drink or offer us some water. Nope. Never happened. If fact, it just seemed like they weren't interested as they seemed to be in a hurry to put glasses up, closing for the night i presume. It would've been nice to know the bar would've been closing after that one drink. It would've been better to just let us know they were closing so we wouldn't have ordered. Their communication was lacking as when i sat down, the other bartender had asked me if was going to order something from the kitchen. When i said I'd like to order a snack, she said they were only open for the restaurant part and if you had a reservation only. She should've just said that from the get go instead of going through and explanation after asking me if I was going to order food Nice place but this experience wasn't great read more

Compère Lapin - Caribbean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Delicious crispy whole branzino, great crispy blackened pig ears, nice ceviche, but plain and somewhat disappointing scallop and shrimp pasta. Nice mocktail. Great chocolate dessert with citrus ice cream. Friendly service! We came here to celebrate our anniversary, and our wonderful waitress treated us to two flutes of champagne. Good ambiance with ok level of noise and music. The maitre-d was unprofessional because she totally forgot about us. She told us to have a seat and wait. We waited. Everyone got seated but us. We had to practically go up to ask her about it. Turns out she totally forgot about us despite us arriving early and checking in properly. In the end I still give them 5 stars due to food quality and that waitress. read more

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Finally made it to Compère; what a gem. The food was fabulous- the goat curry with yummy sweet potato gnocchi didn't disappoint. The staff is lovely and professional and the space a very welcoming-elegant. I thought the wine list was well put together and the prices were reasonable- though we started with a round of excellent cocktails. Definitely going on my favorites list. read more

I have to admit - I had great expectations for this restaurant, and my cousin and I debated for a month on how to fit it into our very busy schedule while she is/was her on vacation. Saw the write up in Gambit Weekly April 14-20 on the Chef Nina Compton & we were stoked. Food was good; service missed the mark. Arrived on time for our 6:30P Sunday night reservation. It was our last meal together for this trip and we were seated at chair/table/bench set up against the wall; no tablecloth. Cousin had the Garden Party NA ($10) and I had the NA Sorrel Tea (Hibiscus) ($8). Both were good, though I found myself pouring water into my tea because it was very sweet. Water was poured and slightly spilled on the table and not wiped up. At this point, lack of tablecloth is an issue because now there is water AND condensation from our drinks pooling on the table. The only option I had was to blot the worst with my fabric napkin. It took a while for our food order to be placed, though we had been ready. Jalapeno Hushpuppies ($6) were brought by a food runner about 7:10P. They had great flavor and the accompanying cilantro crema was nice, but about 10 more seconds would have improved the texture in the middle. Tuna Ceviche with coconut, lime and jerk peanuts ($17) arrived about 10 minutes later. At this point our server returned to take my cousin's order for a second drink. Did I mention the table was wet? The ceviche was very nice, though almost overpowered by the sauce. Our main meals arrived around 7:35P via food runner. Cousin's Grilled Snapper was a nice, one-person size and well-seasoned. I ordered the signature Goat Curry with sweet potato gnocchi and cashews. It was delightful, tender, lots of food and lots of gravy. We finished and waited for some time for someone to clear plates - a pattern throughout the meal - and even longer for our server to return so we could ask for the check. It appears she had a large party, and the manager was looking on, but did not step in to assist, not even when we finally put our credit card on the edge of the table with the check. We were going to order dessert but at this point we had been there 1.5 hrs and still had to walk to our car in a parking lot before our time expired, so we skipped it. If you're going to require a credit card for reservations, tout yourself as an upscale restaurant and charge $38 for an entree, please wipe the table and please don't make the time between courses stretch on. I understand this is not a fast-food restaurant, but I also understand some things could have been done to make this a 5-star review instead of a three. read more

Compère Lapin - Top: Curried Goat/Sweet Potato Gnocchi/Cashews ($38); Bottom: Gulf Fish (Snapper)/Spring Vegetable Broth/Pickled Mango (gf) ($34) - Caribbean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Had a reservation and were seated right off the bar. Not a great table. Table was kind of sticky and could have used a candle or a light of some kind. Server seemed pretty shy and although she answered our questions, she didn't go too far to chat with us so not ideal. But the food here was very good. The goat curry is amazing - highly recommend. Was probably one of the best things I ate while in New Orleans. We found the biscuits to be underwhelming. The butters (bacon and honey) didn't have much flavor. Tuna crudo was fine. Shared the coconut flan with stewed strawberries and it was outstanding. read more

Delicious! This is a hidden gem on the less traveled side off Canal St. The food was very good. I especially enjoyed the papaya salad and crudo. As an entree, I had the market fish, which was well cooked and had good flavor. I tried a friend's fried chicken dish - it was pretty good. The cocktails were good as well. The service and ambiance are both 4 stars; not necessarily noteworthy - the restaurant is medium-sized and had a few open tables on a Thursday evening, but other colleagues could not get a table on a weekend evening. read more

Compère Lapin - Biscuits, papaya salad, and crudo - Caribbean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This was a quick trip to New Orleans from me. A James Beard awarded chef friend of mine who owns a restaurant that I wasn't able to go to this trip told me that he and his wife enjoyed Compere Lapin on their special occasion nights. I was not disappointed. I'm familiar with New Orleans August tradition called coolinary, were numerous restaurants offer a fixed price menu with nice choices on a first course, a second course, and a dessert. I was delighted to learn that they had extended that through September this year, I did not feel rushed, and each course was delivered after giving me plenty of time to savor every bite. The restaurant is on the side of a hotel. One of the servers told me that they like to say that they are a fine dining experience without the uptight atmosphere. I had to agree with that. read more

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An excellent meal. I ate at the bar, and the bartenders were nice and helpful. I got a glass of wine, cocktail, and the fish collar and the curried goat. The fish collar was solid, but the curried goat was just incredible - I get why they said they can't take it off the menu. Definitely was a somewhat more expensive meal, but it was worth the price. read more

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I'm a James Beard groupie and had been wanting to eat here since before a 2021 trip had to be canceled. The meal did not disappoint. My friend had the fried chicken and I had the tuna tartare, which was beautifully presented and also included watermelon, as well as the pork belly, which was amazing. I especially liked the fried black eyed peas which added crunch to the dish, and is how I want to eat them going forward. The place was not crowded at all, which I hope was just because of the time we chose to eat dinner, and not because they are struggling. read more

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This was one of the tougher places for me to rate. It's a really cool space, perfect for a date night or special night out, but the food was tough to me to put a good number on, star-wise. The Crab Fingers were really underwhelming, and ditto the Ricotta Gnocchi. Neither were bad, but neither were at all interesting or that good. The Chilled Shrimp in the aguachile was good, spicy with sweetness from the shrimp and served chilled also tempered the heat with a nice balance. This is the spot where it was the toughest to rate the menu... The Curried Goat- the signature dish and the only thing that has been on the menu since the restaurant opened- was good, I can't say that it wasn't, but it also didn't have the wow factor that I would expect from a signature dish. Now what *should have been* the signature dish... The Pork Belly was out-of-this-world good. It almost literally melted in your mouth, the tamarind paired beautifully with it- absolutely blew me away. Best dish of the evening, and it wasn't even close. Compere Lapin is well worth the visit, and the rotating menu will keep it fun to try new things, but if the pork belly is on the menu, you simply must get it. read more

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The jerk pork belly was perfectly cooked, a blend of crunchy meat with a soft belly fat. Their acidic tamarind just cuts the fattiness of the belly, and when mixed together in a bite. The MVP of the dish though, was the fried black eye peas that delivered this contrast in textures, elevating the pork belly dish. With it being called jerk pork belly, the jerk flavors were a little weak if I am being completely honest but this is still one of the best dishes I've had. The goat curry though was a little lackluster compared to their pork belly which is a little disappointing since it is considered their signature. But definitely come for the jerk pork belly! read more

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This Nina Compton restaurant was spectacular! The best energetic and friendly service of the entire trip, what a fun vibe! The food was amazing and creative, with spice blends like nothing I've ever tasted before. The island-influenced creole dishes were unique and flavorful with fresh ingredients! I'm so overjoyed we happened to be there during COOLinary month so we could try a variety of dishes at a more affordable price point. I think the snapper and coconut flan were the highlights for me, but everything was delicious! The drinks were amazing too. Fun to try the "bish better have my mauby" cocktail, and discover a new-to-me spirit. And the nina colada was a twist on my favorite tropical cocktail. read more

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My husband and I tried the COOLinary experience and it was phenomenal. Drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts were each so good. We ranked the overall experience a 9.5/10 ONLY because the guava rum cake was a bit dry. Prawns were immensely flavorful and perfect. Even got a hot towel afterwards to cleanse my hands. Tuna tartare had flavors that meshed wonderfully with the produce and seasonings. My snapper with the pepper pot was amazing - skin had that crispy exterior and vegetables complimented well. The mango in the creme brûlée shined through and I savored every bite with the berries, mint and coconut sugar on top. Flavor and service: 10000/10 read more

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This restaurant has a rustic feel with a giant bar facing the first room with an additional room with more seating. It has a casual feel - very warm. We stopped in without a reservation and they told us it would be an hour. We didn't want to wait so we went in search of another place only to decide we should just go back as 20 minutes had passed. So my colleague made a reservation on Open Table and we they sat us right after we got drinks at the bar. The bartender was great - we ordered different drinks and she made them quickly and expertly. I ordered a mule and it was very good. She offered to transfer our drink order to our table but we paid separately so that she got her tip. Once at our table, our server was very nice and explained the menu. It's a short menu despite having appetizers, firsts and mains. We ordered the biscuits to start with. They come hot with a honey butter and a bacon and chive butter - perfect sweet vs savory options. Both butters and the biscuit were excellent. For my main, I chose the Fried Chicken on Coconut Grits with Cashews. This was served was a sauce that complimented the chicken and grits nicely. It seemed like unusual pairings but together, the tastes worked very well. This is another restaurant I will return to on my next trip to New Orleans. read more

Compère Lapin - Fried Chicken with Coconut Grits and Cashews - Caribbean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Absolutely solid experience. Tuna crudo was well executed. The dumplings and shrimp were excellent. The fried chicken and dumplings was a great dish. Service was outstanding. read more