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    Couvant

    4.1 (269 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise

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    Açai Bowl
    Jackie Z.

    A lovely interior decor and a soft start to the day. They were kind enough to bring us coffee and tea as we waited for the rest of our party. Had a great açaí bowl and conversation-

    Moules Marinières
    Tuhin C.

    I thought this place was great! I came here for a reunion with people that were visiting out of town - the restaurant is located downtown so it's quite accessible for anyone who lives in that neighborhood and I was able to find near by parking which was great. I had the Moules Marinières and it was so delicious and fresh. I loved how they placed cilantro on top of the pasta and they had different bits of seafood which made the dish great. The vibe of this place was also really nice. We ended with the crème bre and it was delicious. They did try taking our crème brule away even though there were a few bites left which is why I needed to Knock off a star and I was confused because there weren't people waiting, but otherwise the food was great and fresh!

    Inside
    Amber L.

    HORRENDOUS EXPERIENCE from the service to the wait and even down to the food. If you want to write a book on how not to run a restaurant, start your thesis here. Trying to make a reservation here is like breaking into Fort Knox, nobody answers the phone and when we finally did get a res two weeks out, they MOVED the res ONE HOUR before we were set to arrive. When we arrived the place actually looked very nice and the hostess was helpful in getting us seated, and those were the last moments of happiness we would experience over the next 2 hours. We ordered bottomless mimosas for around 6/10 people in our party. Every single time our bottle of champagne ran out we had to either ask for more or get up and walk over to the bar to request it. When we finally did order our food we were pretty excited, but little did we know we would have enough time to walk down to the morning parades and catch some beads before it would actually come out. From ordering to when our food arrived was a total of 1.5 HOURS. We were 5 minutes away from just walking out. You would think "wow, this food took so long to arrive! It must be good!" WRONG. They spent the hour and a half making our food to turn our order of french toast into a two sided coin, one side normal looking, the other black as coal. Ahh, who needs the hour and a half long wait for their french toast when you can have the duck and waffles, right? And then they brought us a plate of one waffle and a single duck leg for $30. At this point we started looking around for cameras because we thought we were being pranked. Not a single person in our 10 person party (and that's a lot of chances) found this place even remotely close to mediocre. Others had their chicken sandwiches arrive cold, salads arrive bad, and come on how do you mess a salad up? The worst part was seeing a couple get up and walk out from the wait and realizing we were the poor bastards that stayed. It's a shame because the spot itself looks nice, but I guess if you paint s**t pink, it's still s**t. Don't come here.

    Pain perdu and chicken sausage.
    Mike W.

    Pretty good for breakfast. It's a nice space with a welcoming interior and also a lot of courtyard space in the rear--it attaches to a hotel and is apparently that hotel's restaurant though I was unaware of that at first. A converted former industrial/commercial space, they've made it classy without feeling pretentious and truly has a Southern charm. Service is fine, I would not say exceptional in my experience, but alright. I had their pain perdu which is thankfully served with cane syrup--not sure if it was Steen's or not, but I do expect cane syrup and not maple at any New Orleans restaurant which takes itself seriously. I ordered chicken sausage on the side which was also fine . . . a bit surprised there were not more options for fruit however on the menu. Overall, would recommend for breakfast.

    Steve H.

    Couvant could be something -- but on our visit, it just wasn't. The one bright spot? They offer a Saturday happy hour from 5-7, which is rare and appreciated. But unfortunately... the place was completely dead. We were the only ones at the bar, which made the energy feel awkward, especially when compared to the connected hotel next door that was buzzing with live jazz, a packed crowd, and an all-around amazing vibe. Our bartender (in pic I posted) didn't help the situation. Got our order wrong, wasn't particularly friendly, and honestly seemed more annoyed than welcoming. When you're one of the only guests in the room, that kind of service stands out. With a location tied to such a lively hotel, you'd expect more -- more energy, better service, something. But Couvant just fell flat. I'd be surprised if it lasts another year unless something changes. If you're in the area, maybe check the bar scene next door instead.

    Strange Bird cocktail
    Tami D.

    I was invited to Couvant by a couple that lives in the neighborhood and it was the most gorgeous restaurant with a knock-out French menu and fabulous service. After taking a tour of the Eliza Jane and peeping in on a wedding in session, we settled for Strange Bird cocktails and small plates. If ever steak tartare is on the menu, I'm ordering it so my decision was quickly made. Tartare de boeuf and citrus salad. My friends had the Foie Gras Torchon and Salade Maison. The tartare came with the most gorgeous grilled bread and I did not want to share and the salad was the perfect counterpoint. I still had a long night ahead of me so this was the perfect meal. My one regret was not having room to order the Foie Gras Torchon for myself. Once I sampled it, I wanted more. I recommend Couvant for an unforgettable dining experience that can carry over into the exciting bar at the Eliza Jane.

    The Eliza Jane breakfast with grits
    Patricia B.

    Ate here twice while staying at The Eliza Jane and was surprisingly delighted by the food. I ordered the short ribs for dinner one night and the mashed potatoes that came with it were unbelievable. I got The Eliza Jane breakfast one morning and was so glad I ordered the grits as my side. Those are maybe the best grits I've ever had. Buttery deliciousness. What luck that was stayed at the attached hotel because I'm not sure we would have discovered this place otherwise.

    Shrimp & Grits
    Al M.

    As a local, I've always wanted to visit this place as it's located in one of my fav boutique hotels. I stopped in on Sunday for brunch and there was only 1 other table seated (should've been my first clue). Outside of the incredible service and gorgeous patio seating with soooo much natural sunlight and a seeene ambiance, my experience was severely underwhelming, under seasoned and not memorable. In New Orleans, we should know better than to leave the tails on the shrimp.....to not salt the grits....to overcook pork shoulder....to not overcooked a supposed poached egg. Unfortunately I won't be back for more than a cocktail.

    Sydney S.

    Came here based on a recommendation and loved the interior. It's a moody, small restaurant that's decorated well. We came for dinner as we're staying a couple blocks away. I started off with the panisse and loved it! The sauce it came with complimented it well. I wasn't impressed with the steak frites. The sauce I ordered didn't make it any better either. My favorite part was the crème brûlée! Absolutely phenomenal and a great way to end dinner. The service was quick and everyone was attentive.

    Shrimp & Grits
    Mars C.

    BABEEEYYYY!! Couvant at the Eliza Jane Hotel deserves a full five stars without hesitation. The chefs know what they're doing. The baristas know what they're doing. The bartenders know what they're doing. The servers know what they're doing. Everyone in that building is operating at a high level and it shows. The food is phenomenally flavored and phenomenally delivered. I had the shrimp and grits and it was phenomenal. I also had the mushroom soup and it was phenomenal. Every bite was layered with flavor, cooked with intention, and served with care. This is not your average hotel restaurant. This is a full-on culinary experience that just happens to be tucked into a stunning boutique hotel. The only thing I would mention, and not even as a complaint but more as a gentle hometown nudge, is the hot sauce situation. They only had Crystal. Now I love Crystal. No hate at all. But I'm in Louisiana. I'm going to need to see Louisiana Hot Sauce on that table too. Give me the option. That's it. Other than that, 5 out of 5, would recommend, would return, and would absolutely tell people not to sleep on Couvant.

    Gulf Fish
    Samira S.

    While visiting Couvant was most convenient because I'm staying at the Eliza Jane, i had a tough experience as a lone diner unfortunately. I made reservations for 5:30pm just in case the restaurant would be busy and Happy Hour begins at 5pm. I was greeted well when I entered but then led to a very dark back table to dine. I declined this seat politely and asked to sit somewhere else and then was told that the Happy Hour menu could only be had at the bar (which is common and perfectly fine), I'm flexible as I'm alone so I choose to sit at the bar. The bartender says hello, I'm at the bar with 3 other patrons and I say "how are you"? And he says "very busy". I quickly order a drink and then begin looking for food. He comes back with the drink and asks if I have decided on anything and I said "deciding, everything looks good", and he asks if i have any questions, so I ask about the gulf fish and if he'd tried it or the Reveillon lobster tail, and he says "I've seen it but I'm a very busy man", shortly. Why even ask if I have questions if you're going to be rude about it? I feel like an unwanted bother. If I didn't have my AMEX credit to spend up, I would have walked out. Try your luck with service or go with friends, maybe you won't notice how rude and unwelcoming it is. If you love passion fruit definitely get the Le Passion, it's very fruit forward. The bartender then brought me the food, smelled great, absolutely not what I ordered. Ultimately i feel incredibly bad for the bartender. He's taking care of the restaurant and bar alone (on this particular night) and he's handling it all but it leaves no room for kind and careful customer service. I fault whoever is staffing for this. I ordered the Gulf Fish, comes with jumbo lump crab and asparagus, and it's delicious. The bartender paired it for me with a Sauvignon Blanc that went perfect. After an incredibly rocky start, the drinks and food are pretty good here.

    Mushroom Omlet
    Ike A.

    If brunch were a person, Couvant would be the cool, moody artist you secretly want to be friends with. The vibe is all mysterious charm, but don't let that fool you--the food is pure joy! I had the seared fish, eggs, and a side salad, and let me tell you, it was like a flavor party in my mouth. The décor might be brooding, but the staff and chef are all smiles and culinary magic. Five stars? More like a standing ovation! Can't wait to brunch here again--Bon Appétit, indeed!

    Crème Brûlée
    Carrie D.

    We had a great time at Couvant. It is a gorgeous venue and the food and drinks were fabulous! I LOVED our server, Jess. What a kind and attentive waitress! She made the awesome meal even better! Highly recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Couvant

    What is the COOLinary brunch, is it one price for unlimited food and drinks?

    I believe it was 20 or 25 bottomless for the drinks. And the 3 courses was like 45. The food is not unlimited. Coolinary is only for the month of August too.

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    We kicked off our New Orleans trip with breakfast at Emeril's, and it was a pretty fantastic start…read more Lane ordered the New Orleans breakfast and loved the croissants, potatoes and sausage, although the eggs were a little too milky for his taste. I kept mine simple with egg whites and a side of grits--and those grits were phenomenal. Easily my favorite part of breakfast. We also started vacation properly with espresso martinis and shared an Old Fashioned. Our server Rudolph really made the experience. He was warm and welcoming from the beginning, checked on us throughout breakfast and made a point of making sure we were happy with everything. You can have great food anywhere, but service like that is what makes you remember a meal. Rudolph definitely deserves some recognition!

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    Justine

    3.8(588 reviews)
    0.3 mi•French Quarter
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    It has taken awhile for me to get to Justine, because I'm such a fan of its colleague, La Petite…read moreGrocery, I often end up there. A mistake. Justine is special. The room is amazing. The service so friendly, and efficient. And the food, double wows, creative, ton of flavors, nothing out of place. So glad I finally made it, for Easter Sunday brunch no less. We started with cocktails, solid and refreshing. The small plates with fun--beignets with a great sauce and shrimp remoulade that was different in its white remoulade but truly fresh chilled shrimp. Outstanding. We went different ways on the mains, with a brilliant fish and chips plus the breakfast plate. So well prepared--devoured both. Justine is now firmly on my French Quarter list!

    We made a reservation and wanted to rush in especially since we heard they were closing. I'm really…read morenot sure why we needed reservations especially since the restaurant was only about 40% occupied. Our waitress was nice and attentive for the most part. She was a bit chatty but still nice. The menu wasn't extensive at all. The waitress did a good job at selling many of the menu options. I initially had the chicken with carrots and brussel sprouts. The vegetables were perfectly cooked and flavored well. The chicken however was very dry. When the waitress asked how it was, I told her how dry it was and she immediately bright me something else, which was the fish and chips. The fish was hot, crispy, and cooked to perfection. It was tender, however it lacked flavor and seasoning. I asked for hot sauce but never received it. I finally decided to ask for a to go box to take the remaining piece home. The chips "fries" were great. They were freshly cut real potato fries. They were hot and seasoned well. My significant other had the shrimp and grits which he thoroughly enjoyed. As an appetizer we had the salad. Seemed simple and basic enough but was actually very good. I'm unsure of the dressing it was tossed in but it was just enough and well flavored. We skipped on dessert. We considered the cookie plate but since nobody could tell us what kind of cookies they were, so we decided to pass. The best part about our dining experience was the ambiance. The music was nice and the decor was vibrant and swanky . I also had a mocktail flavored with pineapple, jalapeno, lime, mint, and cilantro. It was refreshing. I'm glad we had a chance to check it out before closing but I can honestly say there was no "WOW" factor and likely I wouldn't have been in a hurry to come back.

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    4.6(135 reviews)
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    What a beautiful find! It feels like walking into a French cottage, and it smells so good inside!…read moreMy senses and taste buds fully activated, we dove into the simple menu: Bread Service - Holy moly, the pretzel bread was amazing and the herb butter was phenomenal. They warn you that the bread is piping hot, and minutes after it arrived, it still was. Escargot - I have never had it prepared this way, in the green sauce surrounding a mound of burrata. Definitely inventive and I love that I got to taste them in a new way. Redfish over pasta and peas - I was in heaven. The fish could not have been tastier. The bed of pasta and peas fully immersed in what seemed like a couple blocks of butter was a joy to behold. I also had a bite the famous florentine, excellent. Rice pudding - the only miss for us. The brulee'd top was fantastic, but the rice pudding is mixed with marshmallows to give it a very thick, very marshmallow-y taste that quickly overwhelmed the dessert. Lemon Madelines - perfect little morsels with a beautiful crisp on the outside. The servers and the scene were wonderful. Everyone seemed happy to be there. I observed one group sharing how delighted they were with their experience, and I could see the glow on their faces as they walked out. We felt exactly the same way.

    Had wanted to try a few times in the past but we never had made reservations and it was always…read morebooked, fortunately we planned ahead this time, because it didn't disappoint. The service was great and super friendly, it was my partners birthday and multiple people stopped at the table to wish him a happy birthday. The ambiance of the restaurant was great and intimate dining experience, the details of the baby breath in the linen, loved it. Food suggestions from the waiter were spot on, we were both very happy with the choices. This entree was light but packed full of flavor. Definitely a place to try for something a little different in the quarter.

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    4.1(2.3k reviews)
    2.6 mi•Touro
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    My brother wanted to take us here for some fresh seafood while we were visiting and so glad he did!…read moreI was craving for some fresh oysters and this restaurant did not disappoint! He made a reservation and upon arriving, we were seated right away. The interior was very clean, beautiful, and I loved the dimmed lighting. Service was immaculate and friendly as well too! We were checked on constantly and our waters were always refilled. They bring you bread and butter with your meal and the bread was fresh, fluffy, and toasted. We ate all the bread up in minutes! It was delicious! I ordered a dozen oysters and let me tell you, it was probably some of the freshest, plumpest, and juiciest oysters that we've ever had in the states. You can tell if an oyster isn't fresh if it smells or tastes fishy but there was absolutely no fishy aftertaste or smell at all. The oysters were pretty big too!!! It came with crackers, horseradish, lemons, and cocktail sauce. Each bite was so delightful and we all agreed that the oysters were the star of the show. I had a hard time finishing my dozen because the oysters were huge and I was getting full! My husband and brother both had the gumbo and they both loved it as well. My friend had the beef carpaccio and she said it was super fresh and delicious as well. The prices were on the pricier wide but honestly, the quality of the food justifies it. Parking can get a bit busy so I suggest you come early for parking. We were able to snag a spot up front but I can see why this place is super busy! Great service, fresh seafood and delicious food, and a great ambience, what's not to love? We definitely will be coming back again when we are in town!

    E X P E R I E N C E crazy how this restaurant isnt filled…read moreand packed all day honestly. Definitely my fave restaurant in nola by far. both times we came during lunch time and made a res! F O O D fresh oysters char grilled oysters - grilled with garlic, herbs, butter and parmesan and Romano cheese cast iron cornbread - topped with crawfish etouffee escargot de bourgogne - escrgot , garlic herb butter blacked fish napoleon - fresh fish filet blackened, topped with crawfisb etouffee, served with whipped potatoes and corn maque choux mushroom, spinach and goat cheese omelette - classic breakfast sandwich omelettte filled mushrooms, spinach, and goat cheese, served with a mixed greens salad $22 everything especially the chargrilled oysters, escargot and fish was so good that we came back TWICE in our 3 day trip! S E R V I C E great! so friendly and quick tip: come on Sundays and youll be serenaded by a live string trio!!! theyre so talentedd P R I C E v reasonable. portions are big so we basically ordered a bunch of apps, a few entrees so we can try without getting too full. came out to be about $50pp

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    4.2(977 reviews)
    2.8 mi•East Riverside
    •$$$

    I was on a serious hunt for GREAT gumbo in New Orleans. And my first stop would be at a…read moremuch-praised Uptown spot on Magazine Street, La Petite Grocery. I'd previously sampled great bites from Chef/Owner Justin Devillier (2016 James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: South) at a guest dinner in Charleston, as well as from Exec Chef Joseph Tiedmann at a Farm Dinner in West Palm Beach. But this was my first visit to "the mother ship", housed in a historic century-old building. I decided to start with the Fried Gulf Oysters - Sofrito Purée, Chowchow & Pickled Sweet Peppers, and was glad I did. There's no shortage of oyster dishes in NOLA, and this was a big winner. Next up, when in the South, why not order Fried Green Tomatoes - Burrata, Country Ham & Oregano? Another terrific plate, perhaps the best FGT dish I've had! Finally, my "target dish" arrived, the Shrimp & Okra Gumbo with Andouille, Collard Greens & Popcorn Rice. Really, really good. Very dark roux, as I like, and with plenty of seafood flavor, but more depth as well. Definitely one of the best gumbos I've ever enjoyed. I was happy to visit La Petite Grocery at lunch, where they offer up the full menu available for dinner too, of course. Highly recommended, and I can't wait to return to try much much more.

    We'd give it 4 for the vibe and staff. We have eaten here several times but it's been a while…read more 3 for the food and price. Started with the blue crab beignets. Tasty as always but only 3 per order left us feeling shorted. The short rib was delicious and highly recommended. The Mac and cheese was ok though a little "watery". We split a burger. The fries were great. Did not like the burger. We both thought it had an odd flavor and for $24, not worth it. And that was what we really looked forward to having. The wines offed by the glass - perfect options and pricing and martini was nice and chilled.

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