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    Justine

    3.8 (588 reviews)
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    JUSTINE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Shrimp and grits
    Chelle L.

    Street parking only, very chill and casual atmosphere. We came here during COOLinary with the pre fixe menu. The food was top notch and the drinks were even better! I am all about that espresso martini trend and Justine's did not disappoint. They had non-alcoholic creamsicle drinks but thankfully they allowed us to order a couple with alcohol. We tried one with tequila and the other with rum. I can't remember which was better but something tells me it was the rum. Even though it was a limited menu, they definitely had it all together, down to the desserts. Looking forward to trying this place with their normal menu!

    Shrimp and grits
    LaVonna V.

    We had a great server the hostess had a great interview when we walked in the space is beautiful. I'm so sorry they're closing. Our drinks were yummy. The food took the second to come, but I could tell that it was all prepared and hot. I had fish and grits, we had a oyster appetizer salad was yummy

    Snapper, after my wife and I split the meal
    Scott F.

    We were staying outside the Quarter, but close enough that we could walk here. We were greeted right away and they had our reservation ready and knew of some food allergies that wee have and made sure the kitchen was aware of them. We had drinks while perusing the menu and decided on a Gem salad with fried oysters and hen we split the fresh catch of the day. Snapper, fried light with haricot verts and a beurre blanc sauce was just what we were looking for. There are so many venues to choose from here, but we could not have been happier with our selection. Thank you for a great meal on our last night in town.

    Steak tartare
    Alyson W.

    What a beautiful restaurant, with amazing food to boot! The best shrimp and grits I had in New Orleans, and the most amazing dirty martinis with blue cheese olives. My one complaint is that they seemed under-staffed. Food took a long time to arrive and the staff seemed flustered. I asked for a glass of wine and the waiter said he would send over a sommelier, but 10 min later said the somm was too busy. The glass of white I was given was lukewarm and he said they didn't have a chilled bottle on hand. So that was a not very nice part but otherwise the experience was great.

    Haidar H.

    What an absolute master piece of a bar. Really creative, innovative & expertly executed cocktails. We had already eaten, so we weren't hungry, but all the drinks we had were phenomenal. What we also loved was that our bartender was from Miami like us! The service was top notch and the space itself was beautiful. Highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend this bar if you're going to NOLA.

    Jen S.

    Food was good. Not sure how to explain it. Everything was good but wouldn't go back. Meaning, happy we ate there but wasn't anything that would bring me back. Had the burger, BLT, eggs and onion soup. Cute place. Good vibes. Good food, but not amazing. A bit in the pricier side for what you get.

    Scott B.

    We were in town for a HF Sinclair Midstream Managers Summit. Our Operations Coordinator rented out the restaurant for our group. This place did not disappoint. We had a two hour cocktail and small plates. The wrapped shrimp was awesome. Then we had a shortened menu for dinner service which was well rehearsed and quick. Absolutely outstanding service and food.

    Banana Sticky Toffee Pudding
    Yumi H.

    Went for the Restaurant Week Menu but, we strayed from it a bit! I'll highlight the Restaurant Menu first! - Restaurant Week(RW) Menu: $ Laura Chenel's Cherve (goat cheese) - smooth and tangy, the additions were fun to eat with Shrimp and grits -I'm a sucker for shrimp and grits and I approve! The grits were creamy, smooth, and just amazing! Not only was it a vehicle for the shrimp gravy, but it offset the heaviness of the gravy. It was enjoyable. Banana sticky toffee pudding -brûlée bananas with a single cookie scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with candied pecans sat on top of rum caramel Need I say more? Off RW menu Escargot (snail) -Arrived to the table with the garlic parsley butter sizzling! It was audible that you had to prepare your tongue for a 2nd degree burn lol so be careful with that. We enjoyed this appetizer! It was firm and tasted like a mild salty mushroom if you're wondering about what it tastes like! Hanger steak -This was delicious. We ordered it to be cooked at medium rare and that's what we received! Topped with peppercorn sauce, it gave the dish a more sharp and slightly spicy notes of black pepper. Drinks: Espresso Martini I didn't taste too much espresso in it due to the ratio of gin used. I would give it another chance though. Rosé Bellini This was sweet and refreshing! Overall the service was fast and flowed well. The interior design is gorgeous. Perfect for brunch or date night Use the bathroom because on the way there, you'll see their walls to their back dining room beautifully decorated!

    Romeo & Julie or something like that
    William S.

    While strolling down the street in search of some ice cream, I spotted this beautifully decorated spot and couldn't resist stopping in for a drink. While waiting for my order at the milkshake place across the street, I wandered over to Justine's. Despite feeling slightly underdressed for such an elegant setting, I was greeted warmly, like an old friend coming back home. I settled in at the bar and bombed the bartender with hella questions, which he graciously answered. We decided on a gin cocktail, and he even let me sample a gin I'd never tried before--talk about great service! This place has a fantastic vibe, and I'll definitely be back for more!

    Crawfish Mac n'cheese
    Michaela J.

    Stopped by Justine's to get a quick bite to eat. We were able to make reservations in advance. Called to move up our reservation, and had no problem doing so! This restaurant is very aesthetic. Nice for a cute night out or date night. Service was great and pretty fast. I do wish the menu was a bit longer. Also, I don't eat meat, and there were limited options for non meat eaters (but for folks who eat meat, there were some good options). We tried the crawfish Mac and cheese, remoulade salad, and pommes frites. Really enjoyed the Mac and cheese, it's extra cheesy.

    Escargot
    Dazne W.

    Beautiful place and great service however food was not what I was expecting. My escargot came out dry has to send them back as they were overcooked and no butter was left. Steak frites was just average.

    Happy Hour
    Tami D.

    Great atmosphere, outstanding ambiance and decor, and fabulous service. I had the Lavish Lavender Royale cocktail: sparkling wine, crème de cassis, lavender syrup, lemon. I fully intended to try the Elysian Spritz and the Pink Peppercorn Paloma as well but the Lavender Royale was so good, I stuck with it. I was with fellow foodies, one who works at Justine, and they both said the burger was the best in the French Quarter. The Justine burger comes with a half pound patty, gruyère, arugula, sauce au poivre, and hand cut fries. Although I loved it, I started with the steak tartare and I haven't gotten over it yet. I love steak tartare and I haven't found a finer one in the city: The menu says fresh horseradish, dijon dressing, egg yolk, pain de mie all mixed in with the chopped steak but the toast it's served with is legendary.

    Fancy Jell-O shots.
    Nikki B.

    The French Quarter has so many hidden gems and Justine is one of them. With vibrant murals on the walls this place exudes character. I came here for a private party. It wasn't a formal sit-down meal, but the passed h'orderves were delicious. The staff were friendly and accommodating, and the cocktails were fantastic! Especially, the Espresso Martini. Next time I'm in town I'll come back for dinner so I can enjoy the full experience.

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    Ask the Community - Justine

    Do you have gluten free options?

    What is the dress code for your establishment?

    Please dress up ! It's a special beautiful place

    Do y'all sell gift cards?

    We sure do! You can come in to Justine and purchase one in-person or you can call us at 504.218.8533 to purchase an e-card that we can email to you.

    What is the appropriate attire?

    Jeans and a button down should work!

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