The absolute best service was from the desk staff Drrione. She was always anxious to assist and took the time to learn our names as well. The room overall was small but the lobby ambiance was great read more

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. read more

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The best food we had in New Orleans. The staff was kind but very understaffed so we were a little pushed for time. We ordered the four course meal but our soup was missed and had to be deducted from the bill. Despite the issues our bellies were so full and so happy. Would absolutely go back. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Couvant - Moules Marinières - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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. read more

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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. read more

Couvant - The Eliza Jane breakfast with grits - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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. read more

Couvant - Pain perdu and chicken sausage. - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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. read more

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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. read more

Couvant - Shrimp & Grits - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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. read more

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Food was very good. You must be prepared to eat French cuisine, as it is not Creole. Stephen was our server and he was superb. Nice wine selection. read more

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. read more

Couvant - Shrimp & Grits - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I cannot recommend a place that has mutiple mice running around and a staff that's completely nonchalant about it. The manager Cole was completely dismissive and disrespectful. Offered no sympathy, apology or anything. No customer service skills. The so called manager didn't see a problem, no acknowledgment or apology for mutiple mice running around. No we're working on addressing it or will to reassure the problem is or will be addressed. Even the bartender and staff seemed thrown off by his dismissive response. Bartender was great up til this point. Would not recommend unless you want to be on high alert of mice running around you while you try to enjoy a drink or meal. Zero stars for the managers response alone if zero stars were available. A manager like that is a disservice to your staff and customers. Had to run out of the place so I didn't encounter any mice running across my feet. read more

I came here just for happy hour. It's connected to the Eliza Jane. It was a fairly reasonable deal in my opinion. Can't go wrong with $5 local beers for happy hour. read more

One of the better burgers I've had in NOLA and the fries were really nice and crispy. The atmosphere is lovely and the service is very good. Smash burgers can be so incredibly oily and tiny. This burger features and actual patty and came with lettuce (a rarity) and yummy pickles. The house made aioli was awesome. Minor suggestion, get better bread and toast the buns. Not sure the demand would support the effort and I know there are trade offs in the restaurant business. Good, fresh bread just makes such a huge difference. read more

Couvant - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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! read more

Couvant - Mushroom Omlet - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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! read more

Couvant - Crème Brûlée - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Orrione at the front desk was amazing!! She was very thoughtful and genuine. Great customer service!

The Eliza Jane Hotel's in-house restaurant, Couvant, is a gem in its own right. It's bright, shabby chic and beautifully designed, it's the ideal spot to start your day with a delicious breakfast. The menu is small, offering French-inspired dishes with a New Orleans twist. I had the acai bowl one day and the pesto avocado toast the next day. Both were delicious. Loved the crunchiness of the sourdough toast. read more

Couvant - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Beautiful restaurant connected to the hotel, food was delicious and service was great. It feels very much like a date spot. Ordered the beef tartare twice and still failed to take a proper picture. The steak was amazing and it was topped with this amazing butter and loved the Brussels sprouts, even the next day since the serving was so large and we couldn't finish it. Will definitely keep this on my list of go-tos. read more

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Food was great, and Jess was an amazing server! She made it such a fun experience, and her drink and food suggestions were spot on. If you're feeling froggy...go check it out!​​ read more

We had a nice brunch here and the food was very good. They need more customers so give it a try! It's a very elegant restaurant and has a nice atmosphere- plus the staff was very friendly. We had eggs Benedict and the duck spring rolls. All tasty. Be sure and ask for the brunch menu if you're close to 10am. They serve a limited breakfast menu before 10. read more

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This restaurant is worth visiting! Incredibly above and beyond friendly and helpful staff, their restaurant's ambiance is so cute, and the drinks were inventive and delicious. read more

Couvant - Cafe Amoré - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Easter brunch was perfect, air conditioned, near Jackson Square in NOLA, and a chic/modern vibe. Unique things to look at all around the repurposed space made it easy to enjoy the time and be unbothered by boredom. The food was exceptionally prepared, and service was just right. Not too intrusive, but definitely attentive. read more

Couvant - Couvant Oysters appetizer - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Everything tasted delicious! My favorite was the fried oysters and the boeuf bourginghion with pomme puree. Absolutely melted in your mouth. It was fantastic. Very cute restaurant and cute hotel and bar next door. The service started out slow but our waitress ended up being great in the end. Definitely try this place out! read more

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Visiting from out of town. We had such a great experience here! Super beautiful place! The creme brûlée was delectable. But the service was the best part. Jess was amazing! read more

Absolutely delicious! I had this bookmarked and we needed dinner on the spot with no reservations. Couvant was available, and I'm so glad it was. The foie gras was delicious, as were the briny, fresh oysters. Hubs and I both got the bouef bourguignon because he refused to share. Glad he did, it was outstanding. Kid loved the mushroom tagliatelle, and we shared the profiterole for dessert. Walked through the courtyard to the bathroom. There was live music and the vibe is pure NOLA charm. Great hotel, maybe we'll stay there sometime. All delicious, and I forgot to take pics. So here's dessert. read more

Couvant - Profiteroles - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The loveliest French restaurant for brunch, especially with the $25 bottomless COCKTAIL deal. It's located inside of The Eliza Jane hotel, which is also so beautiful and vibrant. Our reservations were on a Friday at 10:45am, and our waiter (I can't remember his name but his hair was in a ponytail) told us how it hadn't been that slow in a while... so lucky us! My friend ordered a mimosa and I got the sangria, which was so light and crisp, but you could still taste the wine. It was definitely different and more "sophisticated" than other sangrias I have had. We shared the tete de cochon, stuffed French toast sticks and Louisiana blue crab salad. Everything was amazing. The tete de cochon reminded me of a very light and thin hash brown stuffed with shredded (flavorful) pork as opposed to potatoes. It was also topped with deviled eggs, which were perfection. The French toast had a crisp to it on the outside, but was so fluffy with fresh fruit on the inside. The salad had fresh crab in the middle and I loved the pairing of radishes and peaches with it. For dessert, we shared the creme brûlée, which is my favorite dessert. I was very pleased that the sugar on top cracked, as not all créme brûlées do that anymore. You could tell there was vanilla bean in it, which made it that much better. Everything was fantastic. Our waiter was also amazing. He was so sweet, patient, attentive and didn't mind having extended conversations with us. I thoroughly loved Couvant, and the interior/aesthetics were very pleasing to the eye. read more

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My family and I stayed at The Eliza Jane 2 weeks ago, just for the weekend. We were very excited to try New Orleans food. For my surprise Couvant exceeded my expectations, I was not expecting to be more excited to eat every single meal there, rather then go out and try some local food (we ended up trying a few places) We ate both breakfast and dinners at Couvant, we just didn't want to miss out on anything. The menu is not extensive, but you get to choose from a variety of dishes. For breakfast I recommend the Pain Perdu, which is French toast but made to another level, the bread was perfectly toasted, with a nutty flavor, the strawberry coulis had a balanced sweetness and acidity to it, with cool whipped cream to balance out the tart, and fresh strawberries and blueberries to finish off. If you're not on the sweet side, Eggs Benedict are amazing. For dinner I highly recommend the confit de canard, the duck was cooked to perfection, it just fell apart! It comes with a triple cream blue cheese that goes so good in contrast with the duck and candied orange. We tried the Boeuf Bourguignon, the flavor was spot on but I felt it needed more sauce. The waiters were very friendly, but respectful, they made us feel very comfortable at all times. The french decor of the place elevates the whole experience. We left New Orleans very pleased. read more

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Jess our server was wonderful. I was unsure of what I wanted to drink and eat. She made recommendations for both which were fabulous. The cocktail was mild with a hint of citrus amazing, I believe it was the Song Bird. Torn between the pork and fish she suggested the lighter fare the fish which again was amazing. Jess made our experience even better than we could expect. read more

I've been wanting to dine at Couvant for a while and finally made reservations for Sunday brunch. The restaurant is beautiful and looked really clean. However, service was slow and we waited more than necessary. I started with the Absinthe Colada (weird and not in a good way) and Duck and Brie Spring Rolls (good and very unique). For entrees, I had the Croque Madame and the other guest had the Duck Confit and Waffles. Both were really good. The duck was fried perfectly and had amazing flavor. The waffle wasn't as sweet as I would have liked but it paired very well with the duck. We ordered a side of grits and scrambled eggs to share and they were okay but nothing special. This was a nice meal overall so I'd definitely recommend Couvant. read more

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Very torn. Sat at the bar and felt like I was an "afterthought " regarding service. Got the steak tartare. Looked beautiful. I think the grill the bread hours in advance. Took forever to arrive and bread was cold. I think it might be an amazing dish if the bread was grilled to order. Why it took so long for nothing actually cooked stories me. Too many other places where there is LOVE in the food and service. Place was pretty empty considering Mardi gras parades were rolling 2 blocks away. I want to try, but .... read more

Couvant - Steak tartare with cold grilled bread - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Very good and tasty. Typically hotel restaurants are not all that but NOLA gives them a run for their money. Food is super delicious, french cuisine and a burst of flavors. We also tried the brie and apple egg rolls, and the bread with gruyere cheese, all super delicious and most were just appetizers. The only entree we had room for by that time was the shrimp and grits and it did not disappoint. The best part is $25 bottomless drinks which included Tillamook, bloody Marys, Palomas, and mimosas. I would recommend if your in the area. Can't imagine how good the lunch and dinner maybe. Service is also top notch. Felt very welcomed. Stayed at the hotel and would be back when I visit. read more

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Please god don't waste your time or money. The fois gras (pictured) looked like cat food and didnt taste much better. The bread was so boring it tasted like unseasoned wonderbread. The gruyere stuffed pastries were also bland and boring. What an epic disappointment. Run away; don't walk. read more

Couvant - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Almost a five star experience. Excellent service, scrumptious food, nice ambience. We ordered 5 different dishes on Mother's Day for brunch and every one of them was outstanding in freshness and taste. This should be on your must-eat places in NOLA. Service - 4/5 Food - 4/5 Ambience - 4/5/5 read more

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Super cute place! Very aesthetically pleasing and great service. Now the brunch menu was small and I wasn't the biggest fan of the choices, but made a meal out of the sides . It was so good! The bacon was crispy and thick, the eggs were so fluffy and the grits was the consistency I love! Everyone else was also pleased with their meals. They have bottomless cocktails for brunch which is cool because you can switch them out (mimosa, sangria, punch, etc) ! The iced coffee I had was decent, but I wouldn't get it again. I would be interested to see what they dinner menu is like! read more

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The worst service and not even French food. We asked for bread and they brought us toasted bread that was not even fit for breakfast. Just terrible all the way around and expensive!!! They charged us extra for everything and did not mention the extra charges read more

Wonderful French Cuisine, service was warm and perfect in every way. Crème brûlée; Beyond heavenly!

I was looking for a French breakfast and found this place. There's not much on the breakfast menu that is French. The bartender suggested this, and it was wonderful. Everything was prepared perfectly. The service was excellent. Coffee was good and strong. read more

Couvant - Duck Confit & Waffles - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana