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    Lowerline

    4.5 (309 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for kids

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    Crawfish Etouffee- mediocre
    Najwa G.

    Lowerline...to be honest I'm not 100% sure why it has all these rave reviews. Like, at all. First, this place isn't cozy, it's cramped. Second, everything's just...sticky? At least at the bar. Didn't realize Lowerline was moonlighting as a dive bar. Third, the food & drinks were mid at best. I had the crawfish etouffee & it lacked flavor & was just...not good at all. I had to coat it in hot sauce but it still was mediocre. As for drinks I had the original hurricane which was good but I've had better. The only reason I'm giving two stars versus one is that the bartender was really nice but I wouldn't return back & again, genuinely don't know what the hype is about.

    Shrimp po boy
    Candace S.

    My friend and I went to dinner on a Friday night and it was packed! We had to put our name on the wait list and come back about 25 minutes later. I ordered a makeshift margarita and half of a shrimp po boy. The margarita was WAY too strong and had to add lemon juice so I could drink it (slowly). The shrimp po boy was pretty good overall. My friend had the shrimp and really enjoyed it. The server was also attentive. The atmosphere was very cozy and be warned, the tables are VERY close together.

    Oyster PoBoy

    Finally I made it, and it was worth every bite. Everything was so delicious, and fresh. Service on point and friendly and informative. Felt like I was eating with friends and family. Ambiance small and quaint but with the food it was like being at home. Hopefully I can make it there again and try more home cooking

    1/2 Crawfish Etoufee 1/2 Shrimp Po Boy
    Farrah B.

    I hhaven't been heree in a while, and my coworker and I were excited to hang for the new year. We called first, told it wasn't busy and to come in. A fifteen minute drive changes things quickly, lol. There was a bit of a wait (20-30 min) and confusion, but they worked it out. The space is tiny so be prepared to sit wherever a seat is available. They were definitely slammed with orders (in-house & takeout) so the food took a bit over 45min to receive. So..... did it arrive hot & accurate? No. But, was it still tasty? Mostly. They have definitely changed the bread and spread for the PoBoys. The shrimp were still juicy and amazing. Crawfish etoufee is one of my favorite dishes ever, so I alway get its when I have the chance. Here, its tastes pretty good, its just sad ordering delivery from here yields a larger serving by far. The panda cotta at the end is always a delicious finish, but we left hungry (my friend took another full size etoufee to go). I'll still snag delivery, or pop in for lunch when it's less crowded for ambiance though.

    gumbo (half)
    Julia H.

    Popped in on an early Saturday evening around 6 pm and was able to be seated immediately for two. Was coming off of a day at the park and had this spot bookmarked. Not sure if it's new but I am on this street often and had never noticed it before. Ordered the shrimp poboy, half gumbo, and fries. It was the perfect amount of food for two without it sitting too heavy in my stomach (and having room for dessert down the street). The food was healing given how tired we were. I'd come back again to try the oysters if I'm in the area. It's quick service as well!

    Cup of Red Beans and Rice
    Jason W.

    This small and cozy restaurant serves some of the more authentic Cajun food found in NYC. I was left fairly impressed, but not necessarily wowed after my visit here. The menu is classically creole/cajun, with red beans and rice, etoufee, and po boys among the selection. Overall, I thought the food was solid, especially the Gumbo. The Po Boy featured great bread and could also be mistaken for one of the you'd find in the big easy. I thought the etoufee, while it clearly had a great roux, was missing something. Solid, but not quite up to standard like the rest. The vibes here are great and the drinks are stiff. I do recommend visiting this spot if you're like me and miss the quality food from New Orleans.

    Bar seating
    Tony L.

    My friend and I were looking for a fresh place to try and Lowerline looked like the perfect little spot in the area. We were excited for the Cajun flavours and feel. When we entered on a winters night, it felt like a dry sauna in this tiny establishment that fit approximately 6 at the bar and had 4 two seat tables otherwise. The waitress was quick with water, but her demeanor gave off stress and annoyance, but she was courteous in interactions. I went with the Hurricane drink and my friend the Martini -- both very boozy, but good. I had a full gumbo, and she the Etouffe. I'm not sure if it's just every one I've had, but it is just an underwhelming salty water mess with bits of meat scattered throughout - a few shrimp, half a crab, and some slices of Andouille sausage in a pool of brackish brown soup. The Etouffe was a bit better, but the portion was small. Overall, the fare was fine, but the discomfort of the heat and the vibe given off by the stressed staff doesn't warrant another visit from us.

    1/2 Dozen Raw Oysters
    Jonathan M.

    Was craving something comforting to eat on a rainy, chilly night and thought of Lowerline. The space is pretty small/intimate, but they're efficient with seating and prompt. Was able to snag a bar seat and had a full view of the kitchen staff cooking and the owner himself shucking oysters and bartending. Very friendly staff and patrons, great food and hit the spot! Would've loved to order a po boy as well, but didn't want to over do it. Next time!

    Fried Shrimp Po-Boy, Crawfish Etouffee, French Fries
    Will N.

    A small, charming restaurant with attractive food options. Kind and attentive service the entire time. Food tastes very clean and simple. However, when I want southern cuisine, I'm looking for the bold, loud flavors that make it special, and this menu doesn't hit those notes. I asked for tartar sauce, which they didn't have, so my waitress sent out a tasty alternative. I forget its name--but I'd suggest that for anyone also looking for a flavor upgrade.

    Jennifer B.

    Ok, so here's the thing...I've been to New Orleans three times and I cook gumbo rather superbly...so keep this is mind. I want to give the overall experience a 3.5 BECAUSE of my heavy experience in the creole culinary arts. Husband had the gumbo, which was aiight because I prefer my roux THICK. flavor was finnnnnnneee, but again...you're hearing from a New Orleans visitor and gumbo maker. NOW - the highlight of the dinner was the assortment of fried goodness - shrimp, oysters and catfish. THEY KNOW HOW TO FRY SOME FOOD! ok?!!! and the complimentary panacotta was a sweet touch. Lastly, my shrimp po' boy was pretty good, too. But they played us with the size of it cus a "small" in American should never literally be small. a small in American is a medium and half...get it together. Would I return? yeah, probably. OH! and the service was fantastic! The place is super tiny, but they were sweet enough to call us when a table was ready. loved that.

    Shrimp and Oyster Po Boy
    Asia T.

    The Coffee panna cotta was the star of this meal, it was excellent with the right sweetness ratio. I wanted to love this place as my roots are in Louisiana but unfortunately both the PoBoy and Red Beans and rice was lacking in flavor. Crystal hot sauce cannot add flavor, only heat. +1 for having crystal hot sauce, +2 for the panna cotta.

    Fried Shrimp & Gumbo
    Gregg O.

    Food was great. Our Server David was great too. Ambiance is nice. Tasteful small nice spot.

    The gumbo and fried shrimp

    It was fine. It's a small menu, So it's easy to pick something. A guy who seemed like the owner or in charge didn't greeet me and I was the only person in the whole restaurant, that felt weird. But anyway, the gumbo was fine and the shrimp were fine too. The space is small, so it wouldn't be ideal for a large group. If you are looking for a lil NOLA it may do the trick.

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    DJ was bumpin' No Limit classics from the late 90's. Great spot. I Would highly recommend. 5 stars.

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    Ask the Community - Lowerline

    Is there an annual Mardi Gras celebration here?

    Yes, they're having a mardi gras celebration this year. Last year they did a joint Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday event with Tooker Alley. Also if you dined in at Lowerline they provided a complimentary slice of King cake. Check their IG for updates.

    Do they have a oyster happy hour?

    Yes! 5pm-7pm

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    Amazing food, vibe and service!…read more Since I knew we would be in the city Sunday and would probably want to brunch before the concert that night, I looked up a bunch of places and this one kept catching my eye. We almost wouldn't have been able to go because I waited until that day to make reservations and it seemed like they were all booked up. But luckily, my boyfriend had a great idea to call to see if anything was available. Although I was only communicating with an automated system/ai rep, it was able to find reservations for 1:45. We took it and it was worth the wait! This is a very cute spot in Tribeca. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted, checked in for our reservation and seated immediately. Walking up, there is a little outdoor covered seating section that is set on the street next to the sidewalk. Inside, there was a jazz trio performing to the right when you first walk in. As we headed and got to our seats, we saw that behind the bar/counter seating they had the flattop cooking station so you could see the chefs preparing all the food; the bar was also in that area. We knew beforehand about the unlimited drinks option so we of course went with that - $36/person and had like 4 different brunch drink options you can rotate through over the 90 minutes. Our server came over pretty quickly to introduce herself and get our initial order. I was hoping to try out the Biscuits & Cajun Crab Gravy but they ran out of biscuits, so I ended up ordering the Chicken & Beignets instead. Boyfriend went with the Shrimp and Tasso Country Grits. Omg... Everything was delicious! Chicken had the perfect crisp and cook, beignets baked just right so they were soft and well complimented with the blueberry compote. And I had a bit of the grits - so creamy, perfect texture with a unique yet satisfying flavor with the sauce. Could kind of taste the coffee but also felt like there was something like a hint of curry or something in that red sauce - it was very good! Highly recommend checking this place out (make reservations for the weekend!). Because there are more things on this menu we would want to try, we said we have to try to come back very soon

    I was talking with a group of friends about New Orleans food and realized how much I miss it. Since…read moreI can't make a trip down there anytime soon, I searched for Louisiana-style gumbo in New York and came across this restaurant. After seeing the photos and reading the reviews, I was excited to give it a try. Unfortunately, I left highly disappointed. From the appetizers to the entrée to the dessert, nothing gave me that "wow" factor. Even the dining setup wasn't enjoyable--the tables were so close together that I could clearly hear conversations on both sides of me. It made it hard to even have a private conversation at my own table. I started with the charred oysters. They were just okay--nothing memorable. The smell wasn't very appealing, and the flavor didn't work for me either. Maybe there was too much Parmesan, but whatever it was, the flavors just didn't come together. Next were the fried green tomatoes with shrimp, and this dish really confused me. The shrimp had a sauce similar to what you'd find on Asian-style rock shrimp, but the shrimp were served cold. That combination just didn't make sense to my taste buds. I ordered two different gumbos to compare them. The crab gumbo was a complete miss for me--I absolutely did not enjoy the flavor. The "Gumbo All In" was better. It had some bold flavors, and while it wasn't amazing, it was definitely the one I preferred. The drinks were just okay. Nothing special. For dessert, I tried the Caramel Cornbread Cake and the beignets. I took the cake home and ate it the next day, so maybe that affected it, but I still didn't enjoy it. The beignets were even more disappointing because they weren't fully cooked in the center. I really wanted to like this place because I was craving authentic Louisiana flavors, but it just didn't deliver for me. Based on my experience, I don't see myself coming back.

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