Great seafood, service & atmosphere! Highly recommend this restaurant & Oyster bar. The Crabs were…read morefantastic!

First timers here!! Great view of Lake! And loved atmosphere…read more Light crowd between lunch and supper was just right for us. Enjoyed the food and good service. Few hiccups but nothing to write about that u wouldn't get at any restaurant. Will be back on warmer day so we can sit outside.

The food and services are amazing! Cocktails are especially good, especially the seasonal ones.read more

Excellent waitress! Excellent food, great atmosphere. I think our waitress was Stephanie? Has…read moretats on left arm of a vine/flowers. Sorry, for not remembering her name. We, a family of 5 traveling from Kentucky to Galveston decided to stop overnight in Hammond. As soon as we arrived, our waitress immediately recognized the pent up energy of a 3 year old cooped up in a car seat for the last 8 hours. She immediately took his his order and had his dinner on the table quickly, occupying his busy hands. She recommended the spinach dip as appetizer with a fried pasta . It was gone in minutes! Great. She then recommended the special, pork loin, that my son devoured! Wife and daughter thoroughly enjoyed the crab cakes. I had trout with almandine sauce. First time eating trout but after eating this, I realized I have missed out! It was outstanding. I recommend everyone coming down I55 should stop and visit Hammond, a very nice small town with all the southern charm you can imagine and a great eating establishment. !

It was a quiet Monday afternoon when I stopped in. The bartender greeted me kindly, gave me a menu,…read moreand told me to sit wherever I like. Even though it was quite warm out, the courtyard looked like a beautiful place to enjoy. There was another server working, but the same bartender came out to take my order. I settled on a sazerac, the cousin to my go to drink, the old fashioned. It was made perfectly, exactly what I'd expect from a bar named after and tied to the man who helped create the cocktail. (I recommend looking into this history for anyone unfamiliar with it). Peychauds hit all the marks for me, beautiful atmosphere, quality drinks, and incredibly friendly staff.

Everyone says the cocktails are good so I had to come. Small bar with courtyard in back. One person…read moretakes your order then another makes your drink. Nice liquor selections with mostly top shelf selections. We had a sazarac n a dry martini. Friendly bartenders n server. Drinks were ok, nothing memorable. A little sticker shock when I got a $45 tab. They add a 20% tip for cocktails. No food here. Just 2 drinks. If I didn't know Baby Tonique exists n has the Best cocktails in town I wouldn't have been so surprised. Left here n went there.

What a beautiful evening at the Fountain Lounge. Terriona attended to my table quickly and she…read moreefficiently shared about the daily specials. I ultimately ordered the Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with butternut squash risotto. The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were rich and creamy. Also, Eddie kept my water glass filled and made me feel special and welcomed. The ambiance at the Fountain Lounge is classic luxury. Plus, the staff is always on point. They even remembered my special occasion when I last dined there. Plus, the team was attentive and quite friendly. My only complaint is that the piano is no longer there. Apparently, the powers that be decided to remove the soul of the restaurant. In the days of old, a pianist played sets during dinner. Not only did it make guests truly appreciate the musical style of New Orleans, but the melodic music also drew others into the restaurant. What a shame to have lost the heart and soul of the restaurant. Yet, the staff does their best to create a warm and welcoming environment, while the chefs provide truly top notch cuisine. Whether staying at the Roosevelt or simply enjoying the French Quarter, the Fountain Lounge is a perfect place to enjoy delicious cuisine and top notch service.

We needed a break from the heat and decided to stop by the Roosevelt Hotel. We wanted to stay for a…read morewhile, so we went to the bar, which is right off the lobby, and got a drink. It is very dim lighting with bar seating, couch seating, and table seating with table lamps. It is a pretty big space with lots of walking room. We ordered at the bar because at 1:30, they didn't do table service. We got a glass of Prosecco and a Hugo spritz. It was so refreshing and just what we needed. Service was quick. I thought it was pricey, but we were in a nice hotel in NOLA.

My Husband , Brother and I came here Today and had a great…read moretime . The Hosti is always inviting. Saxaphone Player was fabulous.The Manager Alyssa is awesome.Our Server/Bartender is always wonderful. The food and drinks was succulent. The vibe was remarkable.

I was really excited to try this placed based off previous reviews but they kind missed the mark…read morefor me. For appetizers we got the crab cake and the calamari. The crab cake AMAZING. By far my favorite thing we had. The calamari was over cooked and very rubbery to the point it was hard to chew. we did inform the server and they did remove it from our bill (we didn't ask them to, so that was nice of them). For entrees we got the Dominican ribs and the redfish. Red fish dish was very good. The ribs had good flavor but I think they were kinda overcooked as well and the mashed potatoes were cold. Service was okay. I am willing to give it another try but my first visit definitely could have been better.

Visiting from FL & stumbled on this gem last night. Seems to be a local spot. Sat and ate at the…read morebar. Food was delicious & the bartender was very personable and provided excellent service. I had scallops & shrimp Mac & Cheese and it was delicious with very fresh seafood. My daughter had the Pollo Maria and she said very fresh with crispy breading. Our other family member had the flounder, shrimp & grits and it was the probably the tastiest out of all 3 dishes.

Hey I really wanna go a "5" on this place (and outa 300+ reviews I don't have that many) BUT I…read morecan't because I've only been in once and that was at around 4ish...me and fellow Elite, Re H, were the only patrons.... Cassie was behind the bar and a true pro at working that whole liquor dispensing thing...Great attitude cause I'm not much of a beer drinker and so I had her run through the entire beer offerings and she did it with grace! Plus I mighta had a more prurient interest cause she had to bend over...Hey! I ain't proud but I am a guy!!! PS She also has a double barreled personality, if you know what I'm saying... Excellent locale right next to Milanos and just a class interior and decor...got a postage stamp stage and I was told they have live music...I have a feeling that if I ever visit this place after dark with a crowd I'll be updating to a 5...however this is a great place for day drinking and I say that because that's all I've ever done here but as stated above I'm sureI I'd love this place after dark!! If in Houma stop in tip an adult beverage and relax!!

Curried banana colada was my favorite of the night. The flavors were blended so well. I loved the…read morespiced taste melding with the ginger. Really unique. The Bastille cup was also delicious. Super smooth. Jewel sazerac was my first sazerac cocktail! I don't really have anything to compare it to, but it tasted awesome. Patio was really nice in the evening. Service was decent.

I walked into Jewel of the South expecting a refined cocktail and dining experience based on the…read moreoverwhelming online praise, but unfortunately the evening never fully came together. The highlight of the meal was easily the CALAS appetizer. The snapper pastrami brought a wonderful smoky depth that paired beautifully with the horseradish cream, and it was one of the few dishes that felt balanced, intentional, and memorable. A genuinely excellent start. Things became more disappointing once the entrees and cocktails arrived. The Rohan duck breast itself was cooked very well -- tender, properly rendered, and clearly prepared with care -- but what was never communicated by the staff was just how sweet the overall composition of the dish would be. Pairing that with cocktails that also leaned heavily sweet made the entire meal feel one-note and overwhelming by the midpoint of dinner. The red beans and rice suffered from the same issue. Despite the spice topping, the dish skewed surprisingly sweet and didn't complement the duck at all. What frustrated me most was that this felt entirely avoidable. At a restaurant with a cocktail reputation this strong, I would expect the wait staff to guide guests toward drinks that balance the meal rather than amplify the sweetness already present in multiple courses. Instead, no recommendations or warnings were offered, and the meal suffered because of it. I was especially underwhelmed by the Harlequin cocktail, which seems to receive a massive amount of online hype. In practice, it simply didn't justify the reputation. It wasn't bad, but it lacked the complexity and "wow" factor you would expect from a signature drink that's so heavily talked about. Overall, there are flashes of excellence here, particularly in the appetizer course and technical preparation, but the lack of thoughtful service and pairing guidance made the experience feel far less polished than advertised.

Entering Jolie feels like stepping into a moody lounge with lots of flair! With its very low,…read moreromantic lighting, it makes for a perfect date night or a fun girls' night out and it feels gives a sense of privacy. ​The appetizers, entrées, and craft cocktails were all great. However, a few of our drinks took longer than expected to arrive, which temporarily paused the fun and conversation while we wondered where they were. That aside, the staff were all very pleasant. You'll find street parking and there were some parking garages within walking distance.

We have burger and shrimp cocktail...... You're welcome in advance, they both were good…read more Delishia is the ABSOLUTE BEST, she was so attentive to us!!!!! This place is an absolute vibe. It was too dark for my hubby and some friends to read the menu. The speciality cocktails were not my favorite, but I'll be back and look forward to it.

I'll start by saying I travel extensively and eat out more than 100x/year...so it takes quite a bit…read moreto impress me. That said, Francois Tavern served me the best meal I've had in a year! What a gem we stumbled on here! We had the sample platter for a starter, shrimp, fried tomatoes and lemon pepper wings. Simply amazing! 2 of us had the corn crab chowder which we agreed is one of the best soups we've ever had! For meals we had the Sammy Davis chicken (5*) the Sunrise burger (5*) and the fried ribs( was a 2nd choice as they were out of the snapper. To me, I rate a restaurant on how I feel when leaving, was not worth the money ? Would I come back? We absolutely will, may even do it tomorrow before we fly home as there are so many other meals I'd love to try. As a bonus, the chef came out to greet us and we couldn't compliment her enough. Give this place a try - I promise you won't regret it!

Stopped in for lunch today and got the grilled shrimp salad. Delicious! Great menu. Super nice…read morestaff. Can't wait to go back and try something for dinner!