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    4.2 (5.5k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Jumbo Louisiana Shrimp & Grits roasted jalapeño cheese grits andouille & green onion sausage
    Ron L.

    There was a late Sunday after Jazz test and we got an reservation an hour. I normally don't like to dine in. They accommodated us wonderfully with a beautiful table in the back dining area. My friends she started with a French 75 and I got a GINGER JULEP- Four Roses, ginger syrup, ginger beer, mint. Both were well made and tasty. She ordered the Shrimp Stuffed Gulf Oysters bread crumbs, ravigote, parmesan. Being Celiac I tried the Jumbo Louisiana Shrimp & Grits roasted jalapeño cheese grits andouille & green onion sausage after last year enjoying Luke's raw oysters and scallops. This dish was a different take on Shrimp and grits that was a delight in each bite. Luke has great service in rooms with high ceilings making for a very comfortable ambiance surrounded by a beautiful bar and interesting furniture. An excellent meal again by Luke.

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    Ashlyn K.

    Our waitress was amazing! So personable, nice, and checked in. Drinks were orders. It was good. Actually came cause we got in late from the airport and it was near our hotel and no wait. Idk if its any good but many people in the surrounding tables had burgers. They looked huge! I think it would but shareable. I dont eat oysters but my table said they were really good. They got bbq oyster i think the flavor was. I got the duck breast it was decently, roast chicken was good, bake Jalapeños grit were okay ( expecting more Jalapeños and cheese with spice). Drinks i had seersucker and it was good. After traveling it was nice to be able to stop, have no wait, and get a meal for the night

    Austin L.

    Good food, but a little out of temp and that's because I ordered it through room service. The steak frites was cooked perfectly and the fries were nice and seasoned well. The bread I got which was a new Orleans staple was supposed to be warm as it was advertised that way but it was cold and hard. The aioli was good. The burger was good and cooked medium. The bacon was nice and thick. The fries were seasoned well. The breakfast was not good. The French toast was horrible, fruit was warm and flavorless, the biscuit was cold and hard, and the eggs were not seasoned well. Not sure how they messed breakfast up, but I would stay away. They also delivered an already opened coke bottle with my room service, but quickly fixed it when I called to tell them. Overall, I would probably just get the burger and steak frites maybe eating there will give me hotter food

    Crawfish and Cavatelli Etouffee
    John K.

    First meal ever in New Orleans and it stared w a bang. The dinner started with a crawfish and corn chowder that was exceptional. I also found out that crawfish are not as big as what I thought were closer to the size of shrimp. A generous bowl that I shared and it was really a great start to the meal. For my meal, I had to char broiled swordfish that came with vegetables cooked to perfection. I always like my vegetables cooked a little on the soft side and that's what exactly what I got. It also came with grapefruit which you don't expect with a dinner, but it was very nice. My only thought was that the swordfish could've been cooked a little less. It was closer to being well than raw, but that might've been the function of doing it on the grill. My wife had the Crawfish and Cavatelli Etouffee which was perfect. It had plenty of sauce and crawfish cooked to perfection. She loved it and I also thought the same. For dessert we tried the Strawberry Gateau Breton which was wonderful. It was a cake w strawberries and pistachios on top. Along with it came a small shot of homemade ice cream. We shared this and it was a wonderful end to the meal. Paul was our waiter and had all the answers for our questions. He constantly back at our table checking to make sure everything was perfect. This was a cozy layout with a mix of larger and small tables offering a nice dinner for any occasion. Leaving a 4 because I would have enjoyed the swordfish if it was cooked less

    Sandy J.

    We came during happy hour, so naturally oysters were at the top of our order and they did not disappoint. The oysters were amazing. They were huge, incredibly fresh, and honestly some of the best we had during our time in New Orleans. We also tried seafood etouffee along with gumbo. The gumbo was decent, nothing particularly memorable, but the seafood etouffee really stood out. The cheese grits that came with it added so much flavor and richness and ended up being one of the highlights of the meal. Since this was our first meal in NOLA, it set a great tone for the rest of the trip. The atmosphere felt lively yet comfortable, service was smooth, and overall we really enjoyed ourselves. A solid spot to start your New Orleans food journey, especially if you're coming for happy hour oysters.

    Brussels Sprouts
    Cynthia M.

    This restaurant was very good. The service was fast and attentive. We shared the brussels sprouts which were phenomenal. I had the shrimp & grits. I felt that the portion was small (4 medium sized shrimp) and a small portion of grits, but it tasted good. My husband had Cavatelli with Lamb ragu which he loved. For dessert we shared the Graham cracker cake, which was AWFUL. The menu description said: warm fudge, honeycomb ice cream, toasted marshmallow. There was no fudge on it, the ice cream was hard and tasted old and the cake was dry. It was terrible, do not recommend it. Other than the dessert, we enjoyed our meals and the atmosphere was nice.

    Leonor R.

    A recommendation from a local always leads to great discoveries! Luke is on the St Charles streetcar route which makes it very accessible. We went for lunch & at the suggestion of the wait staff, we selected shareables to sample their specialties & items that were unique to us. The dining hall is quite relaxed & stylish with white linens. Each of the dishes we chose were very tasty & flavorful. The fried oyster salad was a 1st for us & it was surprisingly delicious! We should have brought attention to the flatbread though. It seemed stale. We picked off the salmon & beets & that was good. This is a restaurant worth revisiting when we return someday.

    Shrimp and grits
    Jeff S.

    Amazing oysters and shrimp and grits! Excellent service. Walked right in and was seated right away. Ambiance was classy yet casual. Perfect place for lunch. Every was excellent.

    Bread pudding
    Lizette G.

    Best bread pudding in NOLA. Great food and service. The oysters here are fresh. The beet salad here is probably the best I've had anywhere. So good.

    Chaos R.

    Everything was great, the food, the drinks, the service and the ambiance! We ordered the Escargot and Bone Marrow withroasted garlic, fine herbs, toasted baguette, Steak Frites grilled hanger steak, brown butter béarnaise, Jumbo Louisiana Shrimp & Grits roasted jalapeño cheese grits, andouille & green onion sausage, Herb Roasted Chicken with sweet potato cornbread, braised collard greens, parmesan, and the Gulf Oysters. Everything was great. It didn't disappoint. We found another favorite restaurant!

    Rex C.

    The customer service was great, the food was good. Like I said in all my food post for New Orleans, you can literally walk down any single street and turn into any restaurant and find some amazing food. This restaurant was very unique. They have these really cool boars head mounted to the wall. I asked the waitress if that was Luke. She said it wasn't. The food here is very good, I went with this pork dish, quite good, the gumbo was phenomenal. That was probably my favorite along with the dessert. Are waitresses from the United Kingdom. I joke with her a bit regarding the Bland food that she came from now she's in the epicenter for some of the most amazing season food in the world. The customer service was great, she had a great attitude, and the food came out promptly. This is a very unique restaurant serving up some amazing dishes. Easy five star review.

    Fried oyster salad
    Nicole T.

    I attended a group dinner at Luke, and enjoyed a nice meal. We had a semi-large party and were sat near the entrance of the restaurant. Our server was friendly and continued to check on us throughout the night. For my main course, I ordered the fried oyster salad. As a side, I added the cheese grits. Both were really good and made well. I hadn't had true southern cheese grits in years, and this one took the cake. Overall, I hadn't a good experience at Luke and I appreciate the service we received.

    Brett G.

    Bartender was giddy and never made the drinks and after 10 mins realized it and sent over a guy to make them. The racket from the silverware rolling was super obnoxious. Pics of both are included. Gumbo is mid at best. There are much better options in this town.

    Fried oysters which melt in your mouth

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    We eat here every time we come to town. Multiple times usually! Just really really good food and friendly service

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    Ask the Community - Luke

    Are there any menu choices with less spice, or are they willing / able to tone down the spice on menu items like shrimp & grits or jambalaya? I love the way spicey food tastes but don't have the stomach for it any longer.

    Unfortunately not

    Red beans and rice on weekends only or any day?

    Any day!!

    Is there still BYOB or Corkage here?

    When is the happy hour?

    Another review said 3-6p.

    Is there still a happy hour available during the week?

    There was as recently as Dec 27,2021 and it was spectacular!

    Do you guys till have happy hour?

    Yes! Happy hour is from 3-6pm and includes half-off cocktails and $1.5/raw LA gulf ouster and $1/fried LA gulf oyster (as of October 2022).

    Is there happy hour on Saturday right now?

    Never thought to ask. Give them a call. I liked the place.

    When's happy hour?

    Happy Hour is 3pm-6pm daily.

    Is Brendan's bread pudding always available on the dessert menu?

    Yes

    Hello.. is this restaurant inside of Hilton?

    Yep attached to it, but you can walk into luke from the street too

    Gluten free options?

    Raw oysters are gluten free!

    Do you have to sit at the bar to get happy hour deals?

    No, happy hour is offered throughout the restaurant. Everyday 3-6pm!

    Are you allowed to order food at the bar?

    Yes, you are!

    Are the breakfast shrimp and grits different than the dinner shrimp and grits? It's called something different. If they are different, which is better?

    I think they are the same... years ago the dinner menu read the same as the breakfast menu before giving the dinner menu the fancy name (En Cocotte). I actually started getting the burger and mentioned to waiter why they got rid of Shrimp N Grits… Read more

    Is parking available?

    We walked since it was so close to where we were staying. It's attached to a hotel so I'm fairly sure they have parking. Not free, I am guessing. I would just Uber if it were me.

    I heard they don't have shrimp and grits on the menu anymore. I need them. Anybody know?

    Hi Denise, we absolutely do still offer our Shrimp and Grits! There may have been some confusion because they are listed on the menu as Jumbo Louisiana Shrimp "En Cocotte."

    Are cocktails included in your happy hour menu?

    Yes they typically are and a must have is the Door Number 3!!! Super tasty and well as the micro brews on hand... If you like oysters sit at the oyster bar by the tribute wall to the US Marines.. it's a cozy spot and ask for Calvin to shuck you up… Read more

    Necesito hacer una reservación para esta noche a las 8 para 2 personas. Tienen cómo hacerla por acá o tengo que llamar por teléfono? 🙄

    Para dos puede solamente ir como 15 minuto antes de las hora que quieres comer. Perro para estar seguro es mejor llamar y reservar una mesa. También al las tres de las tardes ata las seis ellos tienen Happy hora y los tragos son medio precio.

    Any gluten free options?

    Yes, we have plenty of gluten-free and gluten-free capable options. Just all your server, they're knowledgeable of all options available.

    What time does happy hour start/end?

    Hi, happy hour runs everyday from 3pm-6pm.

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    This place definitely had more of a sports bar vibe than I expected it to, but it wasn't loud or…read morechaotic. I was looking forward to trying this place, but I wasn't obsessed with the food. My favorite thing we got was definitely the veggie red beans and rice. It was very balanced and cooked well. I was very excited to try their shrimp and grits, but it wasn't that great. The grits were quite grainy and didn't taste cheesy as described. They weren't creamy at all and really tasted like plain barely salted grits that could have been cooked a bit longer. The shrimp was flavorful and the sear on the outside was nice, but they were quite overcooked and tough. There was a much higher ratio of grits to shrimp and gravy than you would want, especially given the grits were not that good. However, my husband absolutely loved the chicken pasta and said it was one of the best he has ever had. They definitely can make good food but I would skip the shrimp and grits. The lemonade I ordered was also incredibly watery. The service was efficient and good overall, but very impersonal and bare minimum. Definitely efficiency prioritized over true dinner service. Not bad but not what I expected.

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    OMG!!!! This place was sooo freaking good!!! The seasoning and sauce was perfect for what we asked…read morefor. I came with a friend who had never had a seafood boil. I've never had crawfish and seeing it was crawfish season we were destined to be here. We built out our own seafood boil, which included, 1lb shrimp head off, 2 soft shell crab clusters, 1lb crawfish, corn, potato, and sausage. Let's just say we left with a pretty big leftovers box We ordered the hot house flavor and do not regret it one bit! Our server was so kind to show us how to peel and eat the crawfish and honestly it was so fun!! I will definitely be back next time in New Orleans!! One quick note I will say that I learned from a local that I wish I knew before this feast (And you should double check with staff if this info is correct). Most seafood boil places in the area when they have headless shrimp it is farmed and brought in from outside retailers where if you get head-on it's from local ships in the area/fresh caught. Apparently they've been struggling and if you want to support New Orleans local fisherman then go for the head-on shrimp. Again double check with staff if their head-on shrimp is local cuz I learned this information after visiting.

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