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    Mambo’s

    4.3 (3.4k reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Kelly C.

    My husband and I stopped at Mambo's before our flight and made a reservation because we were encouraged to do so. However, when we arrived, the restaurant was pretty empty and we were seated as walk-ins without any issue. Our waiter shared the special, and we both ordered different versions of the Bayou Bliss Redfish. My husband had the fried version with crawfish, while I ordered the grilled version with a crab cake. We substituted the Mambo sauce for the lemon butter sauce on both. The fish itself was seasoned well, and both dishes were flavorful. However, the rice and mustard greens were overcooked and very mushy. The crab cake was just okay. Being from Maryland, I'll admit we're spoiled when it comes to crab cakes, so it's hard to impress us when it comes to that! The biggest disappointment was the drinks. We ordered the Mango Tango and Punch, both priced at $18, and unfortunately they tasted watered down. At that price point, I expected much more flavor. On the positive side, customer service was good and our waiter was pleasant and attentive. Overall, Mambo's wasn't a bad experience, but it also didn't leave us wanting to come back. The food had potential, but the sides and drinks missed the mark for us. Food: 6/10 Service: 8/10 Overall: 6/10 Maybe worth trying once, but there are other New Orleans spots I'd choose .

    Jamelia L.

    MAMBO'S ON CANAL STREET AND A SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT TO SHERMAN! Mambo's was definitely one of the highlights of our New Orleans vacation! From the moment we walked in, everyone was friendly, welcoming, and professional, including the staff who seated us. Our waitress was excellent and took great care of us throughout our meal. But I have to give a VERY SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT TO SHERMAN, the oyster chef on the grill! Listen... we have tried A LOT of oysters while vacationing here in New Orleans, and Sherman's were hands down THE BEST we've had! The flavor, seasoning, grilling, EVERYTHING was on point. You can tell when someone is cooking with experience, passion, and pride in what they do. We had the pleasure of learning that Sherman previously owned his own restaurant and is working his way toward opening another one. Well, Sherman, KEEP GOING! Anyone who gets the opportunity to try his food needs to support this man and his journey, because the talent is definitely there. We will absolutely be rooting for him! I also had the Carnival Pasta, which was creamy, delicious, loaded with seafood, and seasoned perfectly. Every bite was full of flavor without overpowering the seafood. Between the delicious food, excellent waitress, professional staff, and Sherman working his magic on that oyster grill, Mambo's gave us a wonderful New Orleans experience. 10/10 and Sherman, when that restaurant opens, we want to know about it! Keep going, Sherman! Your food speaks for itself, and we're rooting for your comeback!

    BLACKENED SHRIMP POBOY
    Mollie W.

    Wow! What a surprise this find was. I had an entire list of restaurants I intended on trying while visiting Nola. This was not on it. Since arriving early at my hotel, I was hoping to grab a quick bite somewhere close by and Mambo's had good reviews on Yelp. Touting the only rooftop bar on Bourbon Street, the view did not disappoint. We were seated outside and Deshanna was our server. The shrimp po'boy was delicious. I just knew I could not finish it all, but it was so tasty that I couldn't help myself. Quickly my plate was empty. It was hot and sunny midday, so Deshanna brought out a huge fan without us even asking. The service was exceptional, the view really cool and the meal delicious.

    Bucktown fried seafood platter
    Rich J.

    Got seat fairly quickly, waiter came right over with water and took our drink order. He was very energetic and a pleasure to work with. I ordered the Bucktown Fried Seafood Platter, wife ordered the Buffalo chicken wing po boy. The restaurant was a little loud but I guess when you're right on Bourbon Street that is to be expected. Rustic decor and well lit. Meals came out fairly quickly. The Bucktown platter was excellent. The oysters were deep fried just a little bit longer than I would have liked but overall it was very good. I would have it again. My wife enjoyed her Buffalo Wing Po boy but she said that it was a little bit too hot sauce wise. If you don't mind the noise while eating, I highly recommend this place. The best part of our meal, was the energy and excitement that our waiter Mike added to it.

    Leo D.

    ​Place was decent! It was my first time trying the crawfish étouffée, and it was pretty good. My wife had the Gulf shrimp and really enjoyed it. Service was excellent--shoutout to Michael, who was super honest and completely on top of his game

    Lowanda J.

    Mambo's came across my feed, and the rooftop view is what sold us. We were able to make a quick reservation and enjoy some time overlooking Bourbon Street. It was very cloudy, but that didn't ruin it for us. Because the humidity in New Orleans is ridiculously crazy. The overcast made it very comfortable for us. Our waiter was very nice and very patient. Since we were so undecided on what we wanted to eat. I ordered a cocktail, The Cadillac Margarita, and the chicken and sausage gumbo, and it was delicious! Everyone else enjoyed their dishes as well. If you're looking for a laid-back atmosphere with great food and great service, I highly recommend Mambo's!

    Terrance G.

    The blackened alligator po boy was delicious. I didn't eat all of the bread but they gave more than enough gator for the sandwich too. The service was quick and great and we sat at the bar.

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    Alaya W.

    I just had the mambo oysters had exceptional flavor. I loved them. They were just a bit overcooked I do not need mines cooked so long but if you reorder it like that then fine if you don't tell them not overcooked but the flavor is EVERYTHING. The customer service was good and they were nice and it's a casual ambience.

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    Danielle F.

    Well we just got here but our waiter is amazing. Very personable and gave Greta recommendations. Great job Michael!!! Can't wait to try my food. Food came and it was amazing. All of it was delicious. We ate until our pants almost busted, so that was signs of a great meal. Chill vibes in this place. No frills, just there for good food!!!

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    Christina B.

    First time here from Las Vegas.. in our 3 day trip, we have visited Mambo's 4-5 times. The hospitality was incredible, our bartender was 10/10.. if you come in please ask for T.K..!! T.K was outstanding.. Greg was very nice and offered us so much history even though we weren't in his section. T.K!!

    Cory H.

    This started as an good experience and the food was delicious. However it took over an hour to pay our checks because we had a big party and they kept making mistakes trying to split all the checks. Good place to eat but because we had a party of over 20 I think our server was overwhelmed. Management did not even off an apology for the inconvenience.

    L A.

    My friend and I stopped in for a quick drink and to relax before we continued our vacation. It was a nice stop to visit. I definitely want to come back in the future. The service was pretty quick, the ambiance was very chilled. It's a comfortable place to stop in.

    Gator tail bites
    Don L.

    The group meet up here and we started with fried gator tail bites. They were tender with great flavor. I opted for the red beans and rice with crispy chicken and sausage. David our waiter was totally awesome and you could tell he took great pride in what he was doing. Gave the table great recommendation and it was a blessing seeing someone as passionate as he was. The decor was New Orleans and lively great place to eat.

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    Ask the Community - Mambo’s

    Is there an elevator to rooftop bar?

    Yes!

    Is it Dog friendly?

    Nope. There isn't an outdoor space and the restaurant sits right on Bourbon Street. Besides, it is really noisy.

    Is there a dress code?

    No, casual street clothes work

    What is the parking like for this place? Free or paid parking?

    Street parking or you can probably find a nearby parking garage

    What time do they serve food till?

    Late. 1am.

    Hi I'm thinking of purchasing the NYE party tickets anyone Been there for NYE? Is there enough seating? bathroom? etc is it to crowded we are in our 50s ? So we still want action but also need to be comfortable.

    Not sure about NYE special but it's 3 floors and each floor has a bar and bathrooms with elevator and stairs. 3rd floor has a balcony to people watch. My mom is 67 and got around just fine but we also didn't go during a peak time (sept)

    Anyone reviews for their Nye party?

    I went this year. All age groups and plenty of space between the 2 floors for seats and tables. Bathrooms on all floors. Food was fresh all night and the open bar was all premium. They had the best view of the NYE fireworks! And got all of us… 

    Are there vegetarian options?

    Yes, especially if you're pescatarian & eat seafood.

    Does Mambos still accept reservations during the pandemic? It doesn't seem to be on the website.

    Yes. I booked on Open Table.

    Is this restaurant dog friendly?

    My guess would be no. Doesn't give me that vibe.

    Does Mambo's currently serve Dirty Rice? If so, is it on a particular day of the week? Looking forward to hopefully trying it out soon. p.s. to Yelp members: While I…

    No dirty rice

    What time is happy hour?

    With 2 storms in The Gulf & COVID, pretty sure happy hour is cancelled for now.

    Any gluten free options?

    Yes, ample gluten free options. My friend got red beans and rice and gumbo, both of which should be gluten free. You should be able to order any fish in a gluten-free preparation and get rice or potatoes as your side. I also can't imagine there's… 

    Happy hour on the weekends or weekdays?

    No happy hour currently.

    Do they take reservations or just walk in?

    Both

    Do they have a kids menu?

    Yes it's on the website under menu --> kids menu KIDS MENU… 

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    Gallier Restaurant & Oyster Bar

    Gallier Restaurant & Oyster Bar

    4.4(2k reviews)
    0.3 mi•Central Business District
    •$$
    Casual dining
    Happy hour specials

    Good food for a good price and good service. We order the…read morecalamari and the oysters charbroiled, I think that the ousters had too much parmesan cheese but you can take it out or ask for less.

    Do NOT be steered away from this place! It may not be the fanciest restaurant in New Orleans, but…read morethe seafood was amazing and the service was spectacular. We came in Saturday night without a reservation and only had to wait a few minutes. Our waitress was amazing from the second we sat down. I really wish I remembered her name because she was super attentive, funny, patient, and honestly made the whole experience even better. My boyfriend and I started with the Creole oysters and OMG... probably some of the best oysters I've ever had. They were incredibly flavorful, and dipping the bread into all that sauce afterward was SO good. My mother-in-law had the fried calamari, which came with remoulade, and she really enjoyed it. For my entrée, I had the jambalaya with chicken and andouille sausage. It was definitely spicy, but really, really good. My boyfriend and mother-in-law both had the grilled red snapper topped with their creamy crawfish sauce, and they loved it. My father-in-law had one of the oyster specials with shrimp and crawfish, which was also excellent. We finished with dessert... boyfriend and I had a chocolate mousse/cake dessert and my in-laws had the bread pudding. Everything was delicious. The atmosphere was casual and fun, they had the football games playing on the TVs, and our waitress was fantastic the entire night. Just an overall great experience. If you love seafood and oysters, definitely give this place a try. I would 100% come back!

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    Gallier's... Great Seafood & Oysters with Cajun Style

    Gallier Restaurant & Oyster Bar - We are right off Bourbon Street (Corner of Canal St and Carondelet St)

    We are right off Bourbon Street (Corner of Canal St and Carondelet St)

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    Hot N Cajun - Oysters

    Hot N Cajun

    4.3(214 reviews)
    0.2 mi•French Quarter

    Solid seafood boil but nothing special than any other boil spot I've done to…read more Idk if it was a NOLA thing but no crawfish in stock as I guess we were end of season. Most seafood boil spots still have a supply so on that alone I probably wouldn't return.

    Hot N Cajun was easily one of my favorite seafood stops in New Orleans! From the moment that…read moresteaming seafood boil bag hit the table, I knew we were in for a good meal. This was my first time having noodles added to a seafood boil, and let me tell you--they were a GAME CHANGER. The noodles soaked up all that rich, buttery Cajun sauce and seasoning, making every bite ridiculously flavorful. I honestly don't know if I can order another seafood boil without noodles now! Our boil was loaded with crab, shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn, and egg, and everything came out piping hot and covered in sauce. The seafood was flavorful, the portions were generous, and once we dumped everything onto the tray, it was officially time to get messy. What I really appreciated was how well everything worked together. The noodles weren't just an unnecessary add-on--they caught all that extra sauce that normally gets left at the bottom of the bag. Do yourself a favor and add them! Come hungry, roll up your sleeves, and don't wear anything you're afraid to get Cajun sauce on. Hot N Cajun delivered exactly what I wanted from a New Orleans seafood boil: hot, messy, saucy, flavorful, and satisfying. The noodles alone made this one memorable. Definitely coming back!

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    Bar area

    Hot N Cajun - Dungeness crab cajun

    Dungeness crab cajun

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    Oceana Grill

    Oceana Grill

    4.2(10.9k reviews)
    0.0 mi•French Quarter
    •$$
    Kitchen open late
    Free WiFi

    I found them through a listing in the travel guide that my hotel gave me. I googled them to see…read moretheir menu and it appealed to me. I had an idea of what I wanted but my server fine tuned with perfect recommendations. This was also the weekend Ohio St played Texas which was play on screen giving a Sports Bar appeal.

    Oceana Grill was one of the most uniquely special restaurant experiences I've ever had…read more First off, great location, and the food was excellent. There were five of us and we had Etouffee, Jambalaya, gumbo, red beans and rice, and a blackened chicken po' boy. Classic New Orleans dishes and everything was great. The decor is fun and lively with lots of interesting art and expressions on the walls. A fun atmosphere. But what was super special was the hospitality of the staff, particularly our server, Olivia. We had a baby with us, and just as our food arrived, the baby started to cry. When our server asked if she could hold the baby, we all looked at each other in surprise, shrugged, and handed the baby over. To the delight of all the patrons around us, Olivia calmed the baby, then carried her around with her as she continued working. It was easy for us to keep an eye on them as we enjoyed our delicious food, and Olivia came by our table regularly to make sure we were still okay with her holding the baby, and we were, especially since she got the baby to fall asleep on her while she was working! We could see the other patrons smiling as Olivia went by their tables. Everyone enjoyed this beautiful display of kindness and southern hospitality at its best. So, I recommend Oceana for the food and the vibe, but Olivia put Oceana above all the other wonderful NOLA restaurants.

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    Oceana Grill - Blackened Redfish LaFourche

    Blackened Redfish LaFourche

    Oceana Grill
    Oceana Grill

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    Bon Ton Prime Rib - Keylime pie

    Bon Ton Prime Rib

    4.3(118 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Central Business District

    Went the other night Antonio was our server and did an amazing job. We started with charbroiled…read moreoysters those were so good we ordered another tray, then We got ribeyes and tenderloin, and several sides. The food was amazing, The cocktails were perfect but the Butter cake for dessert stole the show. We were already full but couldn't leave it unfinished. The inside is the perfect, event thought we were dressed casually we weren't made to feel out of place.

    I went to Bon Ton Prime Rib for my birthday Saturday 8/29 with a party of 13, and unfortunately,…read morethe experience was a mix of good and bad. The good: The food was really good! Everything we ordered was delicious, and honestly, the food is the main reason I would consider giving Bon Ton another try. I also want to give credit to the host who greeted us. She was extremely friendly, professional, and genuinely tried her best to accommodate my party. The bad: The issue was management. I had a party of 13, and I understood that the restaurant could only seat 10 people at one table. I was told the other 3 guests would be seated at a separate table, and I was completely okay with that arrangement. However, Travis, the front manager, canceled the reservation for my 3 additional guests, so they were never seated. The host was trying her best to help us, but Travis was not very accommodating and made the situation much more difficult than it needed to be. I also asked to speak with a manager because I wanted to understand what happened with the table for my 3 guests. Tre was told that I wanted to speak with him, but he didn't come over when he finished with the table behind me. Instead, he went into the kitchen, came back out, and spoke with my friend instead of me. When he eventually spoke with me, I asked if he was the manager, and he told me no. He also gave me a different name. What makes this even more disappointing is that I wasn't approaching him to complain. I simply wanted to ask about the seating situation and find a solution for my guests. The interaction with management was unnecessary and took away from what should have been a special birthday dinner. I will say again that the food was good enough that I am willing to give Bon Ton another try. Hopefully, next time the service and management experience will match the quality of the food. Shoutout to the host for being kind and trying her best--you could tell she genuinely cared about helping us.

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    Interior of the restaurant

    Bon Ton Prime Rib - Crab cake

    Crab cake

    Bon Ton Prime Rib - Interior

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    Willie Mae’s NOLA - Hardhide Peach glaze wings

    Willie Mae’s NOLA

    4.0(487 reviews)
    0.9 mi•Warehouse District
    •$$

    So on Day 2 of my first New Orleans trip, I wanted an iconic meal at an iconic New Orleans spot…read more So we headed to Willie Mae's NOLA to try her famous fried chicken. I jumped on my OpenTable app and was able to snag a reservation on a busy Friday night. We took an Uber to the restaurant but I did notice most of the parking for this restaurant was street parking. Walking in about 15 minutes before our reservation and they sat us immediately at the bar,much to my surprise as the restaurant was packed and I had heard rumors of people waiting for long periods of time for a seat. The restaurant was very busy and quite noisy with the constant chatter of a full restaurant along with the most amazing music being played to create the best ambiance for a great meal. Once we sat down we ordered a few cocktails to go with our dinner. We ordered a Sidecar($18.00) and a French 75($14.00) Both were exquisite-tasted great and were well made. For food we ordered the 1/2 Fried Chicken order($18.00) which comes with 4 pieces of fried chicken and a side, I went with the Mac n Cheese but it was out and they gave me Red Beans and Rice and a side of Green Beans in its place. We also ordered the Caesar Salad with the Fried Chicken added.($13.00 + $5.00) Our food got to us in about 15 minutes, which was amazingly fast considering how busy the restaurant and kitchen were that night. Let's talk about the food. The Caesar Salad was pretty good,nice and fresh with a good balance of dressing and cheese. The Red Beans and Rice was my favorite side-was so flavorful and rich. The Green Beans hurt my soul a bit because I realized upon tasting those that I have been cooking mine at home all wrong all these years-they were perfect. The star of the night and what Willie Mae's is famous for though is the fried chicken and it did not disappoint. My wife said I looked like a kid on Christmas Day as I was smiling and enjoying every bite of my four pieces of fried chicken. All I could think about was how I wished my father would've made it to New Orleans at least once as fried chicken was his favorite food and the dish served at Willie Mae's would've blown his socks off. Pure Fried Chicken Perfection! Overall, if you're coming to New Orleans and fried chicken is your thing, Willie Mae's deserves a spot on your list.

    Would have been 5 stars if service was better…read more Lunch Friday at 213PM Party of 2 No reservations Very modern feeling. Open kitchen with a horse shoe counter seating Checked in at 1413 Had a 25 to 30 min wait Gave them my name a cell they will page me when table. Seated 1424 Did not page me but called my name. Awesome we got seated before estimate time. Order taken 1429 Appetizer out 1444 Main out 1454 Check requested 1519 Check Receives 1533 Server: Corey Friendly and engaging. Corey did well thru out service what failed was the end. He filled water and got me a refill. It took him almost 15 minutes to get my check. The table next to us also finished around the same time and received their check, but they kept asking hin questions about the area for about 6 minutes. He then headed over to a newly seated table on the otherside of us to greet and get their orders. One patron was asking questions about the menu. Buffalo cauliflower $11- really done well. The florets were still crispy eventhough they were drenched in Buffalo sauce. My main course was the 1/4 dark with red beans & rice and corn bread $18. First let me talk about the red beans and rice...good flavor, well balanced. A really good side kick to the star. The fried chicken is really good. It was hot, crunchy and juicy! The chicken had flavor a s crust had flavor. 5 stars just for the chicken. 2 Unisex restroom 1 toilet and sink Paper towel dispenser Roomy, well stocked and clean

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    Willie Mae’s NOLA - History in the making!

    History in the making!

    Willie Mae’s NOLA - Fried shrimp platter

    Fried shrimp platter

    Willie Mae’s NOLA - 1/4 Fried chicken and Mac and cheese

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    Gris-Gris - Watching chef plate an order of pork belly and watermelon

    Gris-Gris

    4.2(989 reviews)
    1.7 mi•Lower Garden District
    •$$

    Went here for dinner on my wife's actual birthday. She hand picked this place. Let me just say that…read morethis place was amazing. The ambience of the place was great the servers and hostess everything was so great. They went out of their way to make sure I experience was unique and on point we had the Private dining level which it used to be an old house so it was built into three levels of a restaurant we had the Private level which had a private bar private bathroom everything which was amazing. Our server couldn't have been more perfect and that's even before we get to the food which the food was probably the best food while I Had on this trip in New Orleans and it's definitely the best oyster poor boy I've had. Ever. Food 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Location 5/5 Service 5/5 Return Factor 5/5

    We had to make another trip to Gris Gris once they announced they would be closing at the end of…read morethe month. We've been a huge fan of Chef Cook over the years and we're really sad to see this gem closing. We decided to share a bunch of small plates and split a main dish. I got the frozen espresso martini to start which was refreshing on a hot summer day. We got the house salad, oyster BLT, pork belly & watermelon, bowl of gumbo and my mom's chicken and dumplings. The gumbo was my favorite starter and it's really hard to share a bowl because you want it all to yourself! I really enjoyed the oyster BLT with the crunchy oysters and crispy pork belly pieces. The main of chicken and dumplings is the epitome of comfort food. The service was amazing and staff is attentive. The food came out pretty quickly but we weren't rushed. Before leaving we made another reservation for this upcoming weekend before we have to say goodbye for good.

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    Gris-Gris
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