Attended an anniversary party at this venue this evening. It was a little strange to get to as…read moreit's in an industrial corridor, but the space itself was attractive inside and the staff was nice and helpful. The food was fine & the bartenders made decent drinks as long as you didn't ask for anything to complicated.

Please, please, please...do not have your wedding at Taravella Manor. Only thanks to good friends &…read morefamily was I able to enjoy the last part of my reception because the majority of the reception I felt like a guest of dishonor rather than a guest of honor. I waited to write my review until after I discussed with Taravella Manor. All of the issues I addressed below were of course disputed by the general manager, Darius, who acted as though everything went off without a hitch. As a result, I have decided to write a review in hopes that others will not make the mistake I did & book their wedding at this venue. Taravella Manor boosts that they will walk you through step by step, "you just show up & we will do the rest." What a joke. It was so disorganized. My hostess would stop by tell us something & then disappear! We had no attendant for myself, my groom, his parents or my mom. He & I had to go to the bar to get our own drinks all night long. There also was no reserved table for the bride & groom or our bridal party. When asked by the mother of the groom, the staff advised there were no reserved signs in the establishment. I brought a pen for people to sign my guest book & no one could find it. The general manager insisted I didn't give it to him, which just infuriated me further. During my bridal party dance, the music stopped & we were offered no explanation as we stood on the dance floor for several minutes looking around. The DJ was terrible. He played "Strokin" for the first song of my money dance & was asked 4 times before he changed it. No one could hear any of his announcements as they were all muffled. Due to miscommunication of their staff to my photographer, we cut our cake & no one knew. When I asked the general manager, Darius, he said, well that was the cake cutting if you already took pictures. The pass around food was not served until an hour and a half before the reception was ending. By the time we were made a plate by the attendant, it was ice cold. One of the staff members kept going to the dance floor. She tried to get me to dance, but I told her several times I did not want to do a line dance. When this was addressed to Darius the general manager, he says that staff dance when asked to by guests. No one asked her! She was asking people because she wanted to dance. I have several pictures of her in my professional pictures dancing- so unprofessional. The lighting is terrible in this place, spotlights nearly blinded us when walking in & photographer had to ask us to step out of it during our first dance because it was ruining our pictures. There were candles on the table, but they were not lit and it took 4 times asking for these to be lit. The place seemed to be falling apart at the seams with neither our attendant or the general manager ever readily available to address any of these issues. As I said above, despite my frustrations, my groom & I were set on enjoying ourselves & we ignored the cacophony of disaster and set our sights on the beauty of people we loved there to celebrate with us. I wanted my grievances to be heard & I was not only placated, but moreover told I was a liar. Save yourself some frustration, pay more & go somewhere else. I could probably list 20 more complaints about this place, but I believe I have painted a good picture. Several of my family members and friends have also reviewed for my wedding on 10-11-19, echoing much of the same.

I had my daughter graduation party here. The place was spacious and beautiful, but my guest and…read morefamily thought the menu did not offer enough food and the serving size plates were too small. I had a problem with the large sandwich tray being passed around once and never brought back out again, the bar was not constantly being filled, they actually had my guest wait to eat because my daughter was running 2 hours late to her own party, so they really didn't have to put out much food since the guest had to wait to eat. The food was picked up and taken to the back the last hour and the staff took all of it home even most of the large graduation cake. I asked the manager why wasn't I informed they were the food was so called thrown out, she said she asked my daughter who was already intoxicated when she got to her party did she want the food and she said no. Of course she didn't: 1. She was drunk. 2. She didn't have any place to bring all the left overs because we were from out of town and staying at a hotel and 3. She did not pay a dime for any of it.... The contract was with her Mom. So yes, I give this place 2 stars for the size and beauty, but if you go with this venue just make sure before they pack of your food and cake, they leave it out front where you can see it and not bring everything to the back for staff to carry out the back door...

I made a deposit to use this venue for a retirement party in Feb 2020, prior to COVID 19. Thanks…read moreto COVID, all social gatherings have been cancelled, but they refuse to refund my deposit, even though it was more than the minimum! All I ask is the difference between my deposit and the minimum, but they won't even do that. Will never do business with them again and will advise all friends and associates to do the same.

The Ridgeway of Old Metairie was an excellent choice for our 50th Anniversary Celebration. Staff…read moremember Tina LaBeaud was a most thoughtful and creative event planner, the food was excellent (many positive reviews by guests), and the young professionals who worked the event could not have been more helpful and accommodating. Mary, who supervised the operation on the day of our party, was on top of every detail, and she quickly resolved any issues that came up. Trina and Re made the place spotless. I might add that the sound system was clear from front to back. When I have another special occasion, I will return to the Ridgeway.

Really nice well kept banquet facility. Great new entry doors and the food and drinks were really…read moregood also. The servers were friendly and professional. Looks like the owners are really trying to spruce up the facility.

This hall has been around for exactly 40 yrs now and specializes in weddings and wedding…read morereceptions. The Jefferson Orleans North takes care of all of your wedding needs as it is fully catered from the DJ to the wedding cake to the food and alcohol. If you are planning a wedding they can accomodate groups from 100-400ppl. Meetings, banquets, Sweet 16's, and proms are all regularly booked here as well. They also hold twice weekly big band era dances from the 40's. It is a sight to see people still doing the waltz, the argentine tango, the quickstep, the rumba, and the like to music from the big band era. Don't hesitate to check them out. They have been around for 40 yrs for good reason.

Alright. I'm ready to let you all in on an awesome secret. This place is one of the hidden gems in…read morethe New Orleans area. Yes, The Jefferson Orleans North is a reception hall. Yes, you can have a Sweet 16 or a wedding here. But there's something else. Something I just discovered myself. On Sunday nights, from 7-10, The Jefferson Orleans North hosts The Pat Barberot Orchestra, which is a real big band. Not only that, but you can actually dance. Like...real dancing. Like the type of dancing that they did in the 40's and 50's where you actually hold someone close and move around the dance floor. I understand that the Jefferson Orleans has been holding these weekly dances since the 70's. My grandmother used to come here in the 80's. Also, and I just have to be honest, most of the people who actually go to dance are in their 70's, 80's and even 90's. And they are the most delightful people in the world and quickly make you realize that you are never too old for a spin around the dance floor. So, why do I like it here? Because when you are on the huge dance floor and listening to a real big band, you are transported to a different time. You're transported to a time when life was a bit simpler and the music was really good. Maybe you are thinking, "Well, that sounds good and all, but I don't know how to dance." Okay, well neither do I. I know the basic box step and a few small swing steps and that's about it. I'm not going to be winning any dancing contests any time soon. But I still have so much fun and all of the people who actually do know how to dance are always encouraging. The dancers at the Jefferson Orleans are so excited when younger people come in and I promised them that I would do my best to bring in new faces. So, that's where you come in. Put on your best dress or suit (yes, it's that type of vibe) and join us on a Sunday night at 6:30. If you want, feel free to shoot me a message and I will let you know when I will be there, so that you will see a familiar face. I guarantee that you will have a good time.

Another luncheon and another five star review. We were served salad, shrimp creole with side of…read morewhole kernel corn, cheesecake desert, coffee, tea, and excellent bar service. What a wonderful meal, real tasty creole dish too. Table layout has been upgraded to 8 person individual tables. Nice job. Super clean facility, attentive staff and owner on site always to address any concern. Nice caring people, consider for your event you will be very pleased.

Belize Independence Day Celebration Party…read more Wonderful people Happy people Blessed people Jefferson Orleans South did excellent setting everything up Tables chairs linens food drinks And service with a smile They had everything ready They have been doing catering and hosting events for so long now they are experts They are very well established and have been operating for many years You can count on them to host and serve your event or celebration Just let them know what you want need or would like to have I am sure they will find a way to make it happen Make sure you book way ahead of time their calendar fills quickly

I came in town for a wedding held here and it was an amazing place. There is a beautiful garden…read moresetting where the wedding was held and then you go into the banquet facility. It was almost breathtaking. It was arranged and decorated beautifully. There was a food buffet line and there were servers that came around with trays of food to choose from. I can't remember thee last time I have eaten that much at a wedding. All of the food was very good. The variety was immense and the drinks were strong also. It is a great place to have a wedding or other functions.

Great venue for a wedding reception. Beautiful interior and friendly waitstaff. The courtyard is…read moreabsolutely gorgeous and very picturesque!

Mrs Gail amd her team went above and beyond. They really exceed expectations in every way. The…read morefood, the service, the venue, the decorations...EVERYTHING WAS EXCEPTIONAL. I wish them continued success and I will never host an event anyplace else ever again. Mrs Gail was a pleasure to work with and paid attention to every detail. The best part was that she was as excited for my family event as I was. The bartenders were amazing and the staff kept the place spotless even in the middle of our event. They were amazing!

I have been to a shower and a wedding at this place. It was very clean the food was delicious and…read morethe servers and bartenders were very friendly. I would recommend this place for any function you are having.

Great venue in New Orleans east for events up to 50 people…read more The decor is beautiful. The owner has good taste and very professional. Perfect for baby or bridal showers. I recently hosted a bridal shower and they have been very professional and speedy with responses. Please see my pictures for details.

Attended a bridal shower. The hall itself is nice and the decor is cute. HOWEVER, the air…read moreconditioning unit was broken and/or insufficient for the size of the space and the extreme heat of New Orleans- I could be wrong, but I think a business imperative for this type of establishment, at minimum is a working facility, e.g., excellent air conditioning. Other guests mentioned the owner did bring in a temporary standing A/C unit, while nice, it didn't offer any relief. The bride's family put together a great shower, and the guests endured sweat drenched clothing, and makeshift fans to battle the heat - but geez, it was unbelievably uncomfortable and I can't imagine a business owner thinking this is acceptable. The temperature exceeded 80 degrees in the room, and 85 at the end of the event. Listen, we all know stuff happens, BUT really? And apparently it happens frequently here, as another guest said this was their 4th event at this venue and it was the same experience with the AC...once is an accident, but 4 times seems like a pattern. Would love to support this venue in New Orleans East, BUT, I can't, 2 thumbs down...wouldn't return or recommend!!!