Some restaurants lure you in with advertising. Cornet lured us in with a plate of food. My husband Jordan and I were walking down Bourbon Street when we passed by Cornet and saw two ladies sitting by the open window. One of them had a platter in front of her that literally made me stop in my tracks. I looked at Jordan and said, "We're turning around." Best decision we've made on this trip. We ordered the Cajun Platter with red beans, jambalaya rice, fried catfish, and grilled sausage. When I tell you this was one of the best meals I've had since arriving in New Orleans, I mean it. Every bite was packed with flavor. The catfish was perfectly fried, the sausage was delicious, and the red beans and jambalaya rice brought everything together into the kind of meal you dream about later. The food alone would earn five stars, but the service made the experience even better. Our bartender,Dee, had the most beautiful smile and welcomed us with that genuine New Orleans warmth. Every time she called us "baby," it felt like being welcomed into someone's home. That's the kind of hospitality you can't teach--it's authentic, and it made us feel right at home. Bourbon Street has no shortage of places to eat and drink, but Cornet stands out. Amazing food, great drinks, incredible service, and an atmosphere that captures everything people hope to find when they visit New Orleans. The Cajun Platter is an absolute must-order. So good we forgot to take pictures!!! We'll be back tomorrow. read more

Cornet was a fantastic stop during a girls' trip with some of my favorite humans! We were seated immediately and chose a table on the balcony, which made for the perfect New Orleans experience. The atmosphere, decor, and energy of the restaurant were exactly what you'd hope for in the French Quarter. The service was excellent, and our food arrived surprisingly quickly. We enjoyed the crab cakes, pastalaya, and shrimp creole, and every dish was packed with flavor. It's hard to pick a favorite because everything was delicious and full of that classic New Orleans comfort-food goodness. Between the great food, attentive service, beautiful setting, and wonderful company, this meal was one of the highlights of our trip. If you're looking for a fun dining experience in New Orleans with great food and a balcony view, Cornet is definitely worth a visit. We loved it! read more

3.5 stars but leaning more towards a 4 star review - the ambiance of the balcony was incredible! Such a great way to experience bourbon street and get a delicious meal at the same time time. We started with the jubilee shrimp and the gator bites and both were amazing! For dinner I ordered the Cornet Cajun Platter to get a little taste of everything and it was 10/10 the right choice. My husband ordered the shrimp po'boy and wasn't that impressed. It was a lot of bread and not much else, so maybe save your po'boy cravings for somewhere else. read more

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Came to try some authentic food for dinner. Biggest highlight was the balcony with the view of sunset and Burbon Street. Service was slow even though it wasn't packed, our waiter took forever to take the order and bring the check at the end, barely checked on us and when i mentioned my dish was missing shrimp to another waitress I was able to flag down, he actually came by to inspect my plate to make sure it was in fact missing, even though she already saw it. I don't know actually if she was waitress or second floor hostess, but she was the only one who deserves a credit for good service, from finding us a table to checking up if anyone took our order (not yet), she's the only one who made us feel welcomed. Others walked by, didn't take empty plates or refilled waters. Somehow I also ended up with plastic utensils in a napkin. Shrimp appetizer and creole were fine. Hurricane drink and berry drink were delicious. read more

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This place is actually REALLY good. The rice and beans were so good and I had some alligator bites that were reat, fried just right. The jambalaya was also good. From the guy on thee street trying to pull you in to the waitress, everyone was nice and accommodating. It's a plus that they have a balcony, adding to the great vibe. I highly recommend this place if you are on Burbon and want to stop somewhere quick to eat. read more

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We were looking for a balcony place to eat and came here. The server was very nice and helped us with choices. She was so awesome keeping our drinks full. The food and drinks are really good. Love the Cajun platter very delicious. The lemon chicken pasta was some of the best pastas I've had. The drinks was delicious too. I recommend the hurricane drink. Definitely will come back here when we come to visit New Orleans again. read more

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Outstanding food and service! Right on Bourbon Street! The food doesn't disappoint. The fried alligator (delectable!) and the red beans and rice are splendid! They pour a pretty mean ice water, too! : ) There's nothing quite like eating great Cajun food in the atmosphere of the French Quarter. read more

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We had dinner here last night. We decided to order a bunch of things to share, which worked out perfectly and was more than enough food for the two of us. The crab cakes were delicious, and I was pleasantly surprised to learn they came with fried green tomatoes - my friend ordered them and I didn't pay much attention to them in the menu... we don't recall what the sauce on the crab cakes was, it had crawfish in it and we were scraping it off the plate it was so delicious! The Ceasar salad was phenomenal! Between the dressing and the croutons we couldn't get enough! The Jubilee shrimp was good. I really enjoyed it, the sauce had a little kick to it, but not an overwhelming burn. My friend wasn't a fan of the sauce on the shrimp. But we liked the crisp breading on them! The chicken and andouille gumbo was good, pretty standard as far as gumbo. The chicken was tender, the sausage smokey. Overall good flavor too it. Service was good, our waitress was attentive throughout our meal without being too present. Would eat here again! read more

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Stopped into The Coronet for a light dinner based off name alone since we were at the Jazz museum ealier in the day. Really cute tie to Louis Armstrong. It's right on Bourbon Street, which made for great people-watching around 9pm while things were still pretty calm and enjoyed some street performers in the background. I ordered a po' boy with fries, and both were delicious -- simple, tasty, and exactly what I was craving after a long day of exploring. Really cute spot with a fun musical connection and a nice break from the Bourbon Street intensity. read more

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We dropped in because Yo wanted to watch the Raider game. They didn't have it but had NFL Red something where they rotate showing the plays. it was interesting. But it's fun sitting at the bar downstairs and watching people walking down Bourbon. Bartender was really friendly and I just ordered an old fashion. I'm not a game watcher but it was fun watching the others. Especially the couple who could've sat anywhere because it wasn't crowded, but sat next to us. The girl was difficult and complained and argued with her boyfriend. It was funny! read more

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It's funny how a restaurant that gets a bad review doesn't follow up with the unhappy customer to see if they can change my mind

Cornet is located on Bourbon street on one of the may busy corners. We stopped in solely because they were advertised on a screen saver on our television in the room at Hampton Inn & Suites on Canal Street. We went upstairs and ordered a blueberry vodka drink that was in a giant glass serving container behind the bar. Pricey drink, $31 for 2 of them, but it was a tasty drink. We went outside and found a 2 top table on the balcony (the last one) and began to enjoy our cocktail and sights from above. This is a great spot to people watch for certain. The vibe here is pretty laid back as it is with most places in the French quarter. We enjoyed our drink, our conversations and then we went off to Desire Oyster bar for happy hour: This is a clean place with marginally friendly staff. Nothing great by any means as far as the staff goes, but the overall location and the balcony venue is cool. We enjoyed it for one drink. read more

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Summary 5/5 Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Value 5/5 We found this place at the recommendation of our tour guide. It has an authentic ambience, it's loud, but it's on Bourbon street, everywhere is loud. It wasn't too loud to have a conversation. Service was prompt and friendly. Our seats were next to an open window with a great view of the street corner. There was a lot of live music at the surrounding locations, but they were competing with each other, so we would get Elvis, John Denver, and Louis Armstrong all at the same time. The food was excellent. We split the beans and rice and a side of fries. Both were delicious and it was more food than we could eat (but we have small appetites). Lori had their blueberry infused cocktail and I had a mojito. The drinks were just okay. Overall it was great food, great ambience, and great service. Would go there again and highly recommend. read more

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cute little place to stop by! i'm giving it 4 stars because my group only got an appetizer to share, and we didn't try any entrees. the alligator bites were so good, though! they were like $14, which i think is pretty cheap for bourbon street. my brother got a huge ass beer, too. the drinks were like $14, which i don't really like, but that's typically pricing for NOLA, and most other restaurants these days. the service was a little slow, but maybe it was because my group just did an appetizer, also we were sat upstairs. the balcony was so fun, too! read more

Cornet - balcony view! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Louisiana style menu which includes both casual fare, think sandwiches, gumbo and fried alligator nuggets. And a large selection of full sized entrees like rice and beans, and seafood pastalaya. There were literally so many great choices, you can't go wrong here with this menu. The best part of dining here besides eating was reading about it's rich history. The story of Louis Armstrong and the Karnovsky family. This is a must visit stop while in the French Quarter. Recommended by locals so it was definitely worth the visit. read more

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We were looking for a place to grab a drink after watching a Saints game. We were drawn in by the balcony and the colorful umbrellas above Bourbons street. So, we made our way upstairs easily since it wasn't crowded. I ordered a Sazerac, a little disappointing. There was no live music. So overall, it was just okay. If I return, I'd like to try Cornet again. read more

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We were fresh in town and looking for some authentic food. We were seated on the balcony and enjoyed the view very much! My husband had the Jambalaya and I had the shrimp creole and they were both delicious. Service was a bit indifferent but not horrible. read more

Cornet - Tasty beverages! A hurricane and a blueberry hill, both not excessively sweet and very refreshing. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I stopped in solo on the first night of my recent business trip. It was chilly that night, so I sat at the bar away from the door. They do have a rooftop also. I ordered their blueberry hill cocktail, which was good but small and on the more expensive side. For food, I selected the catfish poboy. It had so much fish it could barely fit in the roll. I appreciated the lazy Susan with sauces on it, as I doused it in mayo. The fish may have been frozen but the flavor was still pretty good. I probably wouldn't stop here expecting award-winning food, but it's a decent stop for a quick meal. The tiny single-stall bathroom had a little TV, which was kind of cool and unexpected! They have cool history plaques around the restaurant too. read more

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IWe were starving and it was Christmas Day. Glad this joint was open! We enjoyed our meal on the balcony outside on a beautiful sunny day. I ordered the Shrimp Creole, my fiancé ordered chicken Alfredo. Food was decent! Our server was very nice and attentive. All in all it was a nice experience! read more

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Went in during non-busy hours. Sat upstairs inside, the only patrons inside. Waitress took awhile to take our order, didn't even offer us water when we sat, so we were there about 7-10 minutes waiting to be acknowledged. Ordered crab cakes (which were great) and a Cesar salad. After the 3rd bite of my salad I noticed hair in it. I felt the staff didn't do much to fix the situation, other than offer to take the salad off the bill, which they should have done anyway since I didn't eat it. Lol Manager wasn't very helpful either which tells me customer service isn't a priority here. read more

Cool spot on Bourbon St. We had the blueberry Hill which was too concentrated. We added a shot of vodka to it which helped but it wasn't great. Service was good tho. read more

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We almost skipped this spot because of the low ratings on Yelp -- and that would've been a mistake! Everything was fantastic. The alligator appetizer was delicious, the red fish with crawfish sauce was next level, the drinks were amazing, and the service was outstanding. Sitting on the balcony overlooking Bourbon Street made it even better. Proof you can't always trust the ratings --try the red fish, you can thank me later. read more

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Can't recommend enough!! I tried the Satchmo Sampler, hurricane, and crème brule cheesecake!! It was all so so good!!! I need to come back and try more! My waiter was also kind and diligent! I thank him! And do yourself a favor and try the cheesecake if you can - I almost wept at its amazingness!! Oh also, I was lucky enough to have someone playing music down the street which set the balcony mood even more! read more

We had such a great time at Cornet! MaLiyah was our waitress and she was amazing! She made our experience even better! Great food, great service, and fun atmosphere! read more

One of our favorite places to eat and people watch. Make sure you sit up on the balcony and overlook bourbon street. The atmosphere is fun and relaxed! The food is so good and the drinks or yummy!! The service is friendly and fun! We always go back here for dinner and drinks!! The fried redfish is to die for! My favorite thing. The gator is good and the crab cakes too!! read more

Erin you were a gem! Thank you for the wonderful hospitality. Celebrating my besties' bday weekend. We had a blast with you. Sweet, attentive, and funny. She made us a great vodka infused Bloody Mary! Yummy. I will for sure be stopping back through here to say hello and grab another drink! read more

Cornet - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

A great, fun, and delicious spot off historic Bourbon St with balcony views, brews, cocktails, and great food. Don't miss seeing a different perspective of New Orleans and Bourbon St. I'd recommend a beer, local drink, the Satchmo Sampler, and the Shrimp as starters. Enjoy! :-) read more

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Table for 2 for light lunch We've been here before, about 2 years ago, and I remembered it being one of our favorites. We entered and saw the sign saying the 2nd floor was open, so we definitely went upstairs. There was a hostess waiting, and we told her we would like a table on the balcony. We were led outside to a table with the perfect view of Bourbon Street. Did I say, "I love this place". The server came by and asked what we wanted. We were still looking over the menu and said we needed a little more time. Why did I say that? He disappeared for about 10-12 minutes. I ended up having to go look for him, and he followed me back to the table to finally take our order. I ordered the Jucifer Hazy IPA from Gnarly Barley Brewing, and Wifey ordered a Blue Moon. For food, we decided to share the Flambeaux Fries. The description sounded great, fries covered with cheese and pulled pork. Our table was perfect. We could look over the balcony and hear all the sounds of Bourbon Street. The food came out pretty quickly. The dish itself was very, very good. The pulled pork was seasoned well with a nice little kick, not too hot, just right. Even Wifey, who doesn't really like spicy food, enjoyed it. Next time I visit I definitely have to order the Cornet Bread Pudding. The menu made it look great and I love bread pudding. This could have easily been a 5 star review, but our server was too distracted and spent a lot of time chatting with other staff members. I could barely find him, even when I was ready to pay the check. read more

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A fun corner bar right in the middle of Bourbon Street. Home of the "Huge Ass Beer" aka a 32 ounce beer in what basically looks like a small bucket for $16. The food was good, bartenders were friendly, and we appreciated they had TVs showing the playoff sports we were trying to watch. read more

Cornet - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This was a location I had the pleasure to go to on a food tour I was a part of. It was a two-story building with big wrought iron balconies where outdoor seating was available. There was a small bar on the lower level that had a number of televisions. They served authentic Cajun and creole cuisine. The staff was attentive and helpful. We were served the Cajun chicken and sausage jambalaya. This was a traditional dish done exceptionally well. The Cajun flavoring really came through in the dish. The rice was cooked ideally and there was an adequate amount of sausage and chicken pieces. Will I go back? No doubt. read more

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What a lovely find! We had tremendous good food and drinks. The server/bartender erin was so gracious and kind! We would return Happily! read more

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This place (at the time of our dining on Ja 31 2025) has/had 3.5 stars; that is about right and fair I think based on our experience today. I'm saying so simply based on the quality of the food we had. Coming from the Mile Hight City (Denver to be exact), the southern hospitality in this city known by its moniker, "Big Easy" is so luring especially on Bourbon Street. The guy who was standing on the corner of Bourbon Street and St. Peter Street got our attention with a menu. His friendly and welcoming demeanor simply could not be ignored. We were hungry. My daughter and I were like, "Sure, why not?" He took us to the second-floor balcony for a nice street view of the Bourbon Street. Despite the fact that we were so overdue for lunch (4:00pm), we wanted to eat light with no alcohol (well, my daughter doesn't drink so this only applies to me.) We set our eyes on 1) Fried Alligator (app) and 2) Crawfish Etouffe so we ordered just that. Our waiter, Terrance, was so above and beyond. His attentiveness was top-notch. We wanted to split everything so when we explained that to him he kindly asked the chef to split the Crawfish Etouffe into two different bowls so it would be easier for us to eat (so that is how it came out; this was his decision (asking the chef to split it, we didn't even ask him to do so.) He also asked us if we needed spoons for the Etouffe (to eat something like Etouffe, a spoon is definitely easier than a fork.) I wasn't a virgin to a Fried Alligator dish; I had had it at an African restaurant in Tokyo back in my heyday while I was still living there. Like I thought it tasted like chicken back then, my opinion still remained the same after eating it at Cornet. Well, some may disagree with the way I am describing it but it really doesn't have any distinct flavor so hence "tastes like chicken" description to describe it that it's pretty easy to consume. Now Crawfish is/was a different thing for me. Although it wasn't bad, I also thought that I'd never order crawfish ever again at any restaurant. It tasted a bit "gamy" to me (like eating some wild animal meat.) Although the stew part was nice and buttery, I couldn't get used to the funny or eccentric (almost) gamy flavor of it. It was also a bit chewy. This was a pass for me. Cornet itself is not a bad restaurant in any way. If I ever go back here, I will just have to order something different, something more mainstream like PoBoys or Gumbo. read more

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The Mardi Gras Gods must have been thinking of me. While my trip to New Orleans was weeks before the main parade, I was not aware that there were numerous Mardi Gras parades in those weeks leading to the main event. So, I took the opportunity to secure a balcony ticket at the Cornet ($235 for 3 hours), for an afternoon parade that would pass its location on Bourbon Street. The deal included an open bar and an all you can eat menu of rice & beans, jambalaya, gumbo and chicken & rice. This was a private set up on the second floor that also included a DJ. There was direct balcony access. Beads were available for purchase in $5 and $10 packets. Visibility was pristine, you were there in the midst of it all, but on the balcony, away from the crowds below. I thoroughly enjoyed myself, it was definitely a party to remember. Food choice, though limited, was good. Service from the staff was also well executed. A major snag, however, was that they oversold tickets (even though they advertised that they do not). As a result, when it was parade time to move to the balcony (adjoining the bar and food area), there was no first row room for everyone. You needed to be strategic, to secure a spot, if you wished to throw beads to the crowds below. To make this happen, you had to time your food and restroom breaks wisely, if you wished to make full use of your high priced ticket and be part of the action. read more

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Cornet had been a tradition of mine for several years when visiting the Big Easy, and this particular visit may have been my best ever (which i didn't think was possible). I chose to sit at the bar since dining solo, and the service by Kristeen was totally benchmark in so many ways. Thanks BIG time, Kristeen, for making the dining experience better than at other locations during those busy days in the early part of Mardi Gras. My one surprise was about the actual size of a 'large beer' which I was not expecting, but I did finish it all with enough time to do so. My food was perfection and a few seated nearby ordered the same due to seeing my plate. It was a great visit to Cornet, and I will certainly continue the tradition on my next trip to NOLA. Very very easy to recommend. read more

Nice bourbon street bar without the tourist bar vibe! Nice selection of whiskey's, staff accommodative and bartender's know a wide range of drinks. read more

One of our tour guides mentioned coming through here not only because the food and drinks are good, but it's "where Louie Armstrong's career began." FUN FACT: Louie Armstrong was unofficially adopted by a Lithuanian Jewish family who supported him with practically everything (including buying his first cornet) and shaped the person he came to be. And according to Google, he wore the Star of David as a sign of gratitude to his Jewish benefactors. It was en route to my groups pub/bar crawl, so it was a must stop! We were lucky enough to find enough seats at the bar, so we took it. Cool Yelp perk: you get 50% off an app if you check in! We weren't hungry enough for a meal, but we were in need for palate cleansers (we've made a few pub stops before getting here) so might as well take advantage of the perk! JUBILEE SHRIMP: Creamy with a slight crunch, there was an explosion of flavors on this app. If there was a good starter to serve as a palate cleanser, this is a good one. BOURBON STREET CRAB CAKES: For the price, this is a bargain! Each order comes with 4. Didn't even need the dash of lemon, but it changes the flavor profile to a different level. The crab flavor was the star here and not too many fillers. We enjoyed this app as well. FOOD: 5. SERVICE: 3. Average at best. VALUE: 4. Even more especially with the discount! PARKING: Street. If you're lucky. OVERALL: 4. Kinda cool being at a place that had to do with a legendary musician. The food and drinks were just a bonus. Would return. Would recommend. read more

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Food is not tasty and it leaves no desire to eat it sent it back and it came back looking terrible

Stopped in during a visit to NOLA. We originally just wanted to grab a drink and sit on the balcony, but decided to order food. First off, the establishment is right on the Corner of Bourbon & St. Peter. For such a busy place it was clean and bright. Service was a little slow but they were short staffed. The drinks and food were AMAZING. $130 with tip for 3 of us to eat and drink was not bad at all! The Jumbalaya, Shrimp and Crawfish Pasta were divine! And of course the hurricanes were phenomenal. Putting this on my must go to place when I visit. read more

We came at one in the afternoon; so there was not a lot of crowd. Tried their sampler of red beans, gumbo and jambalaya. Very well portioned and delicious. read more

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Food was great. We sat upstairs on the balcony on Bourbon St. greta music, good vibes, nice staff. Perfect Cajun lunch. Would eat here again. read more