This is one of those rare occasions where five stars just isn't enough. It's so rare when every single item delivered to the table is almost perfect in flavor and presentation, combined with service that is equally perfect, but such was the case when my party of four visited Herbsaint recently, the night before our cruise departing from the Port of New Orleans. The space is elegant but not stuffy, the tables are arranged closely but not cramped. The noise level is blissfully low by modern standards, allowing the patrons to be able to actually chat during a meal, a quickly fading joy these days. But what of the food? In a word: outstanding. Here's what we had: Blackened snap peas - Still crisp yet with a delightful char and wonderful topping, these were a delicious starter Dirty rice - Well seasoned but not overly fussy, this was a great subtly elevated version of the NOLA classic Fried green tomatoes - Hiding beneath a bed of fresh greens worthy of being eaten themselves, these were perfectly golden brown and delicious discs of goodness, hiding firm and slightly tart slices of green tomato within. Delicious. Wagyu striploin steak - The star of the table, this was one of the best cuts of meat I've ever tasted. So tender, yet bursting with flavor, seasoned and seared to perfection, four of us were practically fighting over this. Not a bite was left. Pot de creme dessert - Served small in a little glass cup, this was the perfect end to a great meal, smooth and creamy with just the right consistency, and thoughtfully punctuated with fresh berries. Bottom line, this was truly a fantastic meal, one of the best I've had this year so far. Well worth a visit! read more

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I'm giving this one start based upon the food. Everything else was nice. Service was excellent, everyone was pleasant and wait time for food was pretty short, and the ambience was simple but very cozy, faces the street car super cute, super New Orleans. The food though.....the crudo was really good I prefer my fish sliced a little more thin but overall decent. I also had the Jumbo Shrimp entree. Absolutely trash. I'm trying to figure out if they paid for the Michelin Star. The shrimp was over cooked so I sent it back. The shrimp were still rubbery and then I thought to myself this gotta be frozen shrimp. To top it off the butter beans were not cooked long enough and just way too tomato. I get it's a tomato based dish but it's too much it's over powering the entire dish. I'm not opposed to coming back and trying something else but this is not Michelin Star worthy that's for damn sure. read more

Herbsaint - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Truly top tier food experience! We were lucky enough to snag a four top on a Monday for lunch before flying out. The fried oysters and fried green tomatoes with shrimp were absolutely delectable. For mains, we split the Louisiana Jumbo Shrimp with Butter Beans and tomato confit. The bread basket was perfect to sop up that unctuous sauce left in the bottom of the bowl. After a meal like that, we couldn't pass up the dessert. We opted for the Banana Brown Butter tart with fresh whipped cream that blew our doors off. Sooooo delicious. The only downside was my extremely lackluster Bloody Mary. The bartender needs to spend some time with the bartender at Acme Oyster to learn how to make a better Bloody. Overall, a fantastic send off from the Crescent City. read more

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Amazing food and outstanding service. This place deserves a Michelin Star. Omg. Luckily we skipped lunch before going. We had the arugula salad (amazing - literally do not pass up the opportunity to try it), gumbo, and small plates: the spaghetti with the egg, the short Rio and Louisiana shrimp. The service was attentive, classy yet relaxed and high end but never pretentious or presumptuous. We ended with the Louisiana Shrimp and the server brought us over extra bread for dipping because she knew how amazing the sauce was and also knew it was exactly what we wanted. read more

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Delicious and fresh, in a neighborhood we hadn't visited. Loved the small plates and their pasta dish. It was a nice lighter meal which is a good balance in New Orleans. The decor and environment was really hip and relaxing. read more

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Most of the food was excellent. The fried oysters were paired with a sesame oil slaw, the slaw was inedible. The fried green tomato's were great. The atmosphere was extremely loud and chaotic. Not reflective of a fine dining experience. Despite ordering a very nice bottle of wine the waitstaff were rushing our meal, they over poured the wine as they were clearly trying to turn the table as fast as they could. I feel I am being generous with 3 stars. The ambiance of this restaurant is hectic overly loud and uninviting. This seems to be this way to get the tables turned as fast as possible. I will not be dining here again. read more

Went here last night with a friend for the first time and it was incredible! I loved it. Sarah and Destiny were great waitresses, they were a lot of fun and great recommendations. My friend and I split the cornmeal oysters, which were incredible. He had the housemaid pasta which was made in a delicious creamy sauce topped with a fried egg and guianciale (I think that's what it's called?) it was like a strip of bacon. I had the hard broccoli side, and then they made me an off menu vegetarian dish, which was delicious. They made some type of hazelnut hummus, topped it with some sweet soy sauce, and some chard, broccoli, orange, and some other vegetable, which I wasn't sure what it was, but it was very tasty. We had the fried Blueberry hand pies with the olive oil, ice cream for dessert. They were incredible! So good that I forgot to even take a picture lol. I can see why this place was Michelin recommended! Can't wait to come back! read more

Herbsaint - Off menu vegetarian dish and Housemade Spaghetti - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Sister dinner on a Saturday night for 3! We found space at the bar and settled in nicely. The restaurant was booming! Entrées took a long while to come out GM offered to takeoff our drinks from the bill as well as offered dessert. I'm glad we stopped here rather than venturing out to Pêche. read more

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This was our 1st visit to Donald Link's Herbsaint. We have had the pleasure of dining & quite a few of his other establishments so we're excited to add this one to our history. We dropped in @ 9pm without a reservation as we were looking for a bite after seeing a show & were greeted with a smile & offered either a indoors our outside seating option & we choose the sidewalk offering. The service team was overall friendly & attentive & did not rush us even though we were done of the last diners of the night. The meal was great & the entrees were some of the best of our whole trip to NOLA. read more

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So one of my guilty pleasures is stopping into Herbsaint after dinner elsewhere for dessert. Don't get me wrong, Herbsaint has an excellent dinner menu that has never steered me wrong, but this review is about their dessert. Herbsaint is a charming, white tablecloth restaurant and you'll need a reservation because a table seems to always be in demand. I usually get the banana brown butter tart, as I've been hooked on it since they opened. This particular dessert was on the sweeter side. However, my friends wanted to try the Fried Apple Hand Pies which stole the show on this visit. The hand pies were expertly prepared and were balanced nicely with cookie butter ice cream. Herbsaint will always be my place when I am craving a guilty indulgence. read more

Herbsaint - Fried Apple Hand Pies - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Herbsaint is by far my favorite restaurant in New Orleans. Everything is just executed to such a high level. The food is amazing, the service is awesome & the restaurant has a really nice intimate but jovial atmosphere. I stopped by Herbsaint on a Wednesday afternoon. Reservations were a bit tough to grab last-minute, so I ended up with an 8pm slot. Located in the CBD area, parking could be a bit hard. The ambiance inside the restaurant was really nice. It had a more intimate vibe, but was loud & full enough that it still felt casual. Service was really great. Our waiters (yes two) were very attentive & did a great job. We got a lot of stuff from the menu. The gumbo, the beef short ribs, and the banana brown butter tart were by FAR the best. That gumbo was some of the best I've had - it was so flavorful and had such nice depth. It was rich, but not too much & I thought the chicken + andouille had a nice flavor. The short ribs likewise were also very flavorful and so tender. The tart was phenomenal as well. It had such a well executed flavor & felt beautifully balanced with the ice cream. We also got the grilled lamb kofta & the muscovy duck leg confit. Both of these were still delicious, but weren't the stars of the show. Drinks were good here too. But nothing will stand out more than that gumbo short rib and tart. I'd happily go back here. read more

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Wine was great service good but the food was terrible and because I complained the chef wouldn't let me order desert to go. The chef is a child. Do not recommend read more

Upbeat ambiance and attentive service. Food was delicious and well portioned. Lots of vegetarian options as well. House made spaghetti did not disappoint. Desserts were fabulous, don't skip! read more

Herbsaint - Banana brown butter tart + pot de creme - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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By far my favorite restaurant in New Orleans! Wagyu Chimichurri Steak, House spaghetti w egg, and gumbo are unique and tasty. The cocktails never disappoint. Staff is attentive and knowledgeable. read more

Herbsaint brings French-inspired finesse to the heart of New Orleans. The dishes are consistently flavorful-- especially the duck confit, which is a personal favorite. The gumbo leans toward the standard "restaurant gumbo" profile, but it's still a solid offering. The cozy ambiance pairs beautifully w| a well-curated cocktail and wine menu. Special shoutout to Emily, the sommelier, whose wine knowledge is truly impressive. Service is always gracious, and the streetcar views add a charming touch. I've enjoyed every visit and wholeheartedly recommend it. read more

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Fine food and a very accommodating staff that was present and helpful when desired, but allowed our group to set our own pace.

Ooh La la! I joined colleagues for dinner while away for a conference. This was a 20 minute walk from the convention center and we'll worth it. Fabulous dining experience. The staff was on point, provided explanations of the menu as needed and made us feel welcome. The menu was fresh and exciting. I enjoyed a compassato salad, thin sliced country ham over bitter greens and covered in Dijon vinegrette then topped with finely shredded comte cheese. I want to try to recreate this at home! Next I had the fish of the day, pan roasted drum fish with charred spring vegetables, delicious. Sorry, I have no pictures. My colleagues enjoyed their meals as well. This place was LOUD, it was difficult to hear at the table bur again ensuring else compensates. read more

We walked in without a reservation around 6:30pm the night after jazz fest ended. Despite it being a Monday, there were no reservations available, but we were directed to the bar. The bar only has a few seats and is not an "area" with seating but an actual (swanky cool) working bar counter. I was with the two work colleagues and we were happy to be able to be accommodated with Lisa and another bartender, sorry I didn't get his name, but he was fantastic at the bar. The fried green tomatoes blew my mind and the special fish which I had never heard of (drum) looked spectacular. Their gumbo is rich, flavorful and packed with meats. A must! I was disappointed in the crawfish croquettes. They could've used a little bit extra crunch on the outside because the whole thing represented a mushy experience. The flavor was more cheese than crawfish. I'm pretty close to an expert (jk) on butter cake and the banana butter cake served up a lot of promise but did not knock it out of the park. It tasted more crust than actual butter cake or bananas. Don't get me wrong. It was delicious. Overall, this is a fantastic restaurant with terrific service. They even have a few seats outside for those that enjoy alfresco. Get your reservations early because seats at the bar cannot be guaranteed. read more

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Corner, airy, fashionable restaurant. I started my meal with the classic gumbo - shrimp and crawfish, y'all. Had that file gumbo distinctive flavor that I longed for. I also had their Sancerre by-the-glass - complex and interesting. I then enjoyed the squash salad. Get this! The squash cubes are marinated in Italian dressing, greatly adding that oregano and basil tastes and filling the cubes with lots of flavor. I finished with the cornmeal-coated and lightly fried oysters. I liked the vibe in the place. Many folks were enjoying the cozy bar. Michael checked on me often. read more

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We loved dining at the bar! Excellent service, the spaghetti was amazing. We ordered an extra egg. We came for drinks we... ended up eating a lot. LOL. Highly recommend! read more

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It was great! Food was fantastic, it was a little loud but that's a small thing to deal with when the food is this good read more

Herbsaint - Tar tar. Little too much pepper but still good - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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wanted to try this spot for so long and decided to finally give it a try. It's your standard restaurant setup with a back room in the CBD. Pretty busy for lunch rush but noise was tolerable. Limited menu, but each dish appeared meticulously planned..down to the garnishes. Glass of Syrah was a 7 with skimpy pour. Had the special fish of the day, sheepshead on a bed of cabbage. Enjoyed the flavor canon, but need not order again. read more

Herbsaint - Sheepshead - fish of the day - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Delicious food, lovely environment, I can see why this place is always packed. There's fortunately usually a bar seat or two available. Ordered the shrimp ceviche and the wagyu tartare. Really love the base of the ceviche, it was this spicy red tomato base, and the dish had great texture and a crunch. The tartare was amazing, lots of flavor, and love the bread that comes with it. Wish I had stomach space to order more but gives me reason to come back! read more

Herbsaint - Wagyu tartare - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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It's a Donald Link Group restaurant (like equally delicious is Cochon, Butcher, Gianna/his only Italian restaurant) so it being this group, you KNOW it's going to be great. The gumbo, friend green tomatoes, beef short ribs, arancini, fish of the day, the duck and the wagyu steak will make you eat with your eyes nearly rolling back in your head. The wait staff is superb and attentive but not overbearing. And the atmosphere is like the beautiful French bistro's in Paris & Lyrics. read more

My wife and I dined at Herbsaint last Friday. Overall it was a good experience. The gumbo was one of the better ones we had during our visit. It had nice amounts of chicken and sausage. I also had the spagetti first course which was fantastic. For my main course I had the confeit duck on dirty rice which was also very good. Overall I would come again. Our service was attentive. Ambiance suffered from us eating outside and having to deal with the racket of the passing trolly cars about every five to seven minutes. However my wife went inside at the end of our meal and said that that was preferable to the cacophony of noise/voices in the interior of the resturant itself. I am not sure I will come back again but It would definitly be in consideration for a second visit just based on the strenght of the food and service. read more

Wonderful place to dine! Everything we ordered was delicious. The Muscovy Duck had a wonderfully crispy skin and the citrus dressing accompanying it was perfect as well. The French fries are also a must order - fried to perfection. The showstopper was absolutely the Brown Butter Banana Tart with vanilla ice cream! It was one of the best desserts I've had in a while. Must try if you love salted caramel. Service was quick and everyone was very nice! They were very patient with any of our questions and requests. Everything our waitress suggested we order was delicious, including the cocktail - Always Sunny - very fresh and fruity! Ambiance was beautiful. Fit for any type of dinner - friends/family gathering, romantic dates alike. read more

Herbsaint - Muscovy Duck Leg Confit - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Food: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Ambiance: 5 stars Herbsaint will be forever GOATed* by me as a New Orleans treasure as long as they keep this same energy! *G.O.A.T. = Greatest of all time. read more

Herbsaint - Watermelon Gazpacho with Crabmeat Salad - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Cool ambiance, great food and attentive service. Came here with an early weeknight reservation for 5 people but we ended up needing a table for 6. They said we could have a table for 6 as long as we left in about two hours. We sat at the bar and ordered drinks and a few small bites while they prepared our table. We were then able to sit at our table before our full party arrived. They kindly reminded us that they needed the table at 7 pm when we had already run over by 15 minutes. I appreciated the reminder delivered with tact. The food was delicious. The drinks were also tasty. I ordered my one Sazerac for my NOLA visit. Strong but good, puts hair on your chest as they say. We started with a ceviche. Really yummy. The housemade spaghetti was a table favorite. It's really creamy and delicious, more like a carbonara. The short rib was also very good. For my main, I shared the wagyu and jumbo shrimp. The wagyu was cooked a perfect medium rare and the shrimp was delicious. Service was very attentive. I think we had 4 different staff attend to our table throughout the night. Delicious, will add Herbsaint to my go to NOLA eats. read more

Herbsaint - Beef short rib, ceviche and gumbo - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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It was simply amazing! Weirdly enough our friends and I still talk about the thrice (triple) fried French fries. Also, if you sit outside there are some great views read more

Herbsaint - Views from the patio - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The perfect neighborhood restaurant. Amazing food and top tier service. We will be back when we visit New Orleans again!

This was the best meal I had in NOLA. We ate 7-8 things from across the menu and every single bite was incredible. The ambiance was superb and the staff were lovely. The steak was some of the most mouth watering steak I've ever had. My group did encounter a problem when with the bill; we put in 4 credit cards and intended to split it evenly. Somehow a new staff person messed that up and billed my card randomly 80% of the bill. When we brought this to their attention, they intended to correct it but alas the cards were run wrong again. I'm not removing stars for this because the manager came over and apologized, gave me his card, and assured me that if the expenses weren't correct on my bank in the morning to call him. A couple of business days later everything was billed accurately to my account. I appreciate the sincerity and grace the manager showed the trainee who was quite mortified and apologetic. read more

It's consistently delicious, ambience is great and table service is always friendly and efficient-

We have been going to Herbsaint since they took over from Bizou in 2000. It's consistently delicious, ambience is great and table service is always friendly and efficient- not so much if you're sitting at the bar. Always a go-to for birthdays, anniversaries and outside seating when the weather is nice. read more

It has been a few years since my last visit and I was happy to find no change. This is still a stunning restaurant with great food and excellent service. My wife enjoyed the Mahi special and I loved the Shrimp Chorizo and Pea dish. We also split their dense and delicious gumbo. Regardless of what is ordered, you can be certain it will be flawless. read more

Herbsaint - Herbsaint - Shrimp Chorizo and Peas - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

My wife's family is from NOLA, so we regularly make the pilgrimage. We've dined at all the big names and many little dives. I gotta say, this is my new favorite. Gracious, timely service paired with flavorful food. I'd order a bunch of the starters and small plates and share it all around the table, otherwise FOMO will set in as you see (and smell) everyone else's food. A menu sleeper is the charred broccoli - it's listed as a side, but make it part of your small plates order; you'll thank me later read more

I've heard about the wonderful food from Herbsaint but every time we came to NOLA, we were not able to get a reservation. During our last visit in the middle of the heat of June, we were able to get in and now I understand the hype. We ordered small plates to share among the two of us. We started with the Heirloom Tomatoes. I thought this would be similar to an Italian tomato appetizer dish with cut tomatoes but there were bits of tuna and leeks. I thought this was a fresh dish before the heavier dishes. Next up was the Louisiana Shrimp and Fish Ceviche. Whenever we see ceviche on the menu, we most likely will order it. I thought this would be like the traditional Mexican ceviche type with the avocados and lime juice but this had some seeds and cucumbers and a little more spice. Not bad but not what I pictured in my head. For the small plates as our entrees, we got the Tortelloni (one of the specials that day), and the Housemade Spaghetti. The tortelloni was in a light but somehow rich broth and the wrappers were soft and inside was juicy. The spaghetti was a small serving but very filling. I thought this breaded/fried lump on top was cheese until I cut it in half - it was an egg! It added a bit too much creaminess to the dish (I love eggs but it felt too heavy to eat with the spaghetti). Overall, this is an excellent dining option in the city with so many delicious options. I would absolutely make reservations the same day we book our travel back to NOLA. read more

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Hopping out of an Uber it looked like a construction site instead of a stately restaurant front. Mardi Gras is days away and that construction is bleachers ready to hold parade watchers. The room had old hanging lights that occasionally flickered giving a gas light effect, intentional or otherwise. Big windows are on one wall. The fried oysters come with house hot sauce that delivers tang and heat. The short rib small plate rivaled the best dish of the night Waygu beef, medium rare with a stunningly bright and flavorful chimichurri left you wanting more. From cocktails to service with an enjoyable menu. Can't go wrong here. read more

Herbsaint - Vieux Carre cocktail - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Excellent food, great service and it was a convenient location for us. I had a pretty high bar since we had already had some good experiences and so this kept up with the standards of high end New Orleans food read more

We walked over after checking out Sazerac House. We ordered two gumbo, ceviche and beef. The food left much to be desired, the ceviche did not include and chips or tostada to go with it... which is a bit perplexing. The gumbo was decent and the beef was delicious but small. It's a nice place to dine in for the vibe and ambience, as for food, it leaves much to be desired. read more

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Great place for our group dinner at a conference here in New Orleans, came here based upon a recommendation from a local. Excellent bar, excellent service, excellent food, all good. Had a great night! read more

Herbsaint - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana