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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-
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
5 months ago
3 years ago
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
1 year ago
2 years ago
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
Went here for a Saturday brunch during Mardi Gras wkd and it was amazing! I'll be adding this to my list for the next visit for sure. Check out the review below! Food: 10/10 - I had the shrimp and grits, along with the Duck and Brie spring rolls. Everything was flavorful and tasty! My friend two friends had Croque Madam and the Eliza Jane Breakfast. They were highly satisfied. The drinks were great too! Service: 10/10 - Our server, Matthew, was the great! Not only did he keep the drinks flowing but had great suggestions and was knowledgeable about the menu. I'll be back and I'm asking for Matthew! Ambiance: 10/10 - The ambiance is a vibe! I loved the textured walls and the decor. It's tucked away inside a connecting hotel which almost gives light-speakeasy vibe. The connecting hotel bar is beautiful! The outside patio is really nice too. I could only imagine how nice it is during the warmer months. This is your place for a nice, chill Saturday brunch mood. Nice people and great food. Two good reasons why I keep coming back to NOLA! Can't wait for my next visit. read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
3 years ago
Beautiful decorations and holiday set up, the space was open and fully of lights. Patio seating ample and the restrooms were clean! read more
This is another gorgeous hotel to dine in. We came here from brunch and they were still doing COOLinary. It was alot of food and delicious food at that! I had the tete de cochon for appetizer and again it was alot of food and so very filling. It tasted more like fried boudin balls placed beneath a yummy deviled egg. 3 were served and every bite was amazing. I really loved this fish. Next up was the croque de madame, this was quite a big portion and I am again very appreciative. Every bite was magical with an unbelievable bechamel gruyere sauce! Bottomless drinks were part of the COOLinary and I had the brunch punch. It was a somewhat fruity rum punch I believe. There was a choice of several cocktails to choose from instead of the usual mimosa or bloody mary. Our server was attentive and goofy in a good way. Everything was nice. I explored the courtyard outside and it is such a beautiful space. This would be a really fun place to people watch. And so I'll make it my mission to come back to do so. This is the perfect example of a beautiful hotel in the city that doesn't have to charge off the chart prices on drinks and food. Very pleased. read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
I really enjoyed the bottomless brunch @couvant_nola. $28 per person all you can drink for 2 hours . I had the duck egg rolls, the French toast sticks with a side of bacon and every drink offered in the bottomless special. The duck egg rolls are the hands down star of the show. My favorite drink was the Rosé Sangria. Our server Ashley was amazing. She knew everything. She told me how most of the food was prepared. It was brunch and a show! I'll definitely be back. FYI, Ashley works Thursday-Sunday so if you're trying to get top notch service I suggest you go one of these days. This is a really nice restaurant. read more
Couvant was such a dream, we went there for brunch and both the service and food were amazing. They also have the most spacious and elegant dining area that pours out into the courtyard and mixes with the nearby Eliza Jane hotel. We ordered the duck confit and waffles, duck egg rolls, and ice cream sandwich dessert, alongside their bottomless cocktail service. Aside from the questionable yeast waffles, everything was super tasty--and the duck was amazingly tender and juicy. We also really enjoyed the avocado toast, a simple item elevated by the creamy and well-seasoned avocado spread and perfectly cooked egg yolk. Their bottomless cocktail option is also pretty great because you can switch between mimosas, sangrias, or palomas--they even give you a to-go cup to enjoy after your meal! read more
Breakfast at Couvant was pretty good. The omelette was big and tasted pretty good. It was a little strange that it came with salad, rather than home fries or some other breakfast side. (Perhaps they do that to save $?) The ambiance of the restaurant was relaxing and welcoming. The staff was a little slow. I had to get up a few times to get things on my own because I was tried of waiting. Overall, this place is alright, especially if you're staying at Eliza Jane and don't want to go anywhere. However, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. read more
2 years ago
Couvant is such an underrated French restaurant in Downtown NOLA! The escargot is a must-try. Definitely a good restaurant for an occasion or just a nicer dinner. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Came here for brunch! We did the bottomless cocktails for $25 dollars which was nice because you got to try multiple different drinks. The food was yummy. It was a tiny bit on the high side but the place was so cute that it made up for it. My only complaint was service took a while but we were able to drink a lot of our bottomless drinks in the mean time so that made up for it. They even let us take drinks to go. read more
10 months ago
Please add this to your list of must do breakfast spots. Just 3 blocks from Canal on Magazine Street this place is worth the jaunt. Inside the Eliza Jane Hotel the ambiance is fresh and cute. On to the food!! The menu is on the smaller side, but every dish is a WINNER! The coffee is rich and perfect for peeking you up after a raucous night of fun. Natalie was an excellent server and provided excellent service and recommendations. We did the French toast, the first bite will make your eyes roll back in your head. Don't say I didn't warn you. They use cane syrup and toasted pecans. Our other meal was the Eliza Jane breakfast. A little bit of everything. The bacon is thick and crisp. The winner on this plate was the rosemary potatoes. A delicate rosemary salt coats this crisp yet pillowy potatoes. The portions of both plates was very generous. This was a fantastic start to the day, and I hope you choose to start your day here too! read more
You had me at bottomless brunch. Came here for their coolinary brunch on a Saturday. Cute place attached to a hotel. Our waiter was fabulous! Service with drinks started off a bit slow but quickly picked up...we were trying to get in as many drinks as possible. Lol. I started with the seafood beignets. Not my favorite. It was like a thick fritter. The seafood must have been ground up quite a bit bc I couldn't find it. The definite star of the day was the fried duck n waffles. Omg...the duck was so tender and flavorful. They even deboned the thigh. Waffles were equally great. I ended with the rice pudding..my first time trying rice pudding. I was pleasantly surprised. It was tasty but felt more like a breakfast item not a 3rd course. All in all this was a really good experience. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
We came here for my birthday brunch as a party of 5. I reserved a table about a week in advance and we arrived and were seated quickly. The place is beautiful, especially the courtyard out back. It's really great for some nice photos. On to the good stuff. There are bottomless cocktail options that you can mix and match. So, you can either stick with one or have a variety. I had bottomless palomas, and they were so good that I stuck with them. Our waitress explained any items we had questions about. We tried all of the appetizers, and our favorites were the beet salad, the stuffed French toast sticks, and the duck and brie spring rolls. For my entree, I had the Louisiana crawfish hash. It was flavorful and filling. I left Couvant very pleased. I would return! read more
Many of us love Sunday brunch for the bottomless mimosas, but what if it didn't have to stop there? @Couvant For only $25, you have the option of not just bottomless mimosas, but also sangria, Palomas, bloody Marys, and more! Let me tell you, the menu has quite a selection. I've listed some of my favorite appetizers below: Tete de Cochon: Typically, I am not a hog head cheese type of girl, but this chef did his thing. This dish had Fried hog head cheese, giving it a nice crunch, and topped with a deviled egg. It really was so good. Duck and Brie Spring Rolls: The spring rolls are something special. Juicy shredded duck, brie cheese, fried, cut in half, served with an awesome pepper jelly aioli-- I definitely recommend it! Stuffed French toast sticks: Now if you're looking for something sweet, the stuffed French toast will do the job. Very light, with a natural sweetener from the strawberries and homemade whip cream. The entrees are also just as good. From my favorite to least: Pain Perdu: amazing French toast Shrimp & Grits: A Louisiana staple, but this chef put a little spin on it Louisiana crawfish Hash: It was a great dish, but too many mushrooms Duck Confit & Waffles Of course, I can not forget about the service. John was my waiter both times I went and I will be requesting him again. Great suggestions, very attentive, and just did an awesome job overall! read more
4 years ago
Stopped in before our dinner reservation at a restaurant around the corner to find one of the best Happy Hour deals in NOLA. Literally it's a Happy Hour (5pm - 6pm), but the cocktails and food were excellent and the prices were outstanding. It's an attractive French-inspired Louisianan brasserie. It's one of the most beautiful restaurants that I've ever visited. APPETIZER TUNA TARTAR (Yuzu Kosho Aiolo w/Kombu Tapioca Crisp) - fantastic appetizer DRINKS SAZERAC - classic and enjoyable NOLA OLD FASHIONED - Nice use of a homemade Pecan Simple Syrup and Hibiscus Tea Spray to make this a memorable cocktail. What a beautiful restaurant. Wish we had more time in NOLA to go back and have dinner. The bartender was very nice and the Happy Hour prices were incredible. 5/5 for an absolutely beautiful restaurant 5/5 for Happy Hour drink and appetizer options and prices! read more
2 years ago
The food was AMAZING, but it took forever to bring us our food. We were there for a Total of 3 hours and watched everyone around us get their food before us and leave before us. The ambiance was beautiful! The fountain outside was a perfect picture opportunity. read more
2 years ago
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1 year ago
Athul offered fast and helpful service, would recommend! Food is wonderful. The braised short ribs is filling and hearty. read more
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3 years ago
Adjacent to the Eliza Jane, but worth having breakfast here even if you're not at the hotel. The chef prepares a lot of wonderful options--we wanted to try several--but we settled on the Croquet Madame (egg and cheese sandwich) and Pain Perdue (French toast with berries). That sounds pretty blah and mundane, but check out the pics. These were beautifully presented and, more importantly, yummy. read more
1 year ago
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315 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70130
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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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