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Mardi Gras Tuesday "A Taste Of New Orleans" Sherman Oaks

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Catfish basket
Jeremy D.

Great soul food option in Sherman Oaks. As a southerner, this meal tasted like home. I highly recommend the catfish.

Raw oysters
Lauren Y.

My partner pitched this restaurant to me, and I happily obliged. He made reservations for 6:30 on a Thursday, and we arrived around 6:10pm. There was plenty of parking spots in the back with free parking for 2 hours. There was also metered parking in the front. When we walked in, we noted that we had a reservation but it didn't really seem to matter. There were several open tables, which got more crowded toward the night. Since Happy Hour is 3-6pm, and we arrived at 6:10pm, we asked if there were any specials. Our server, Avery, told us on Thursdays the chargrilled oysters, and some drinks were still at a discounted price after 6pm. We ended up ordering a Swamp Tea, Sparkling Water, 6 Chargrilled Oysters, 6 raw oysters, A Taste of New Orleans (red rice and beans, gumbo, and crawfish étouffée), shrimp & grits, and a side order of cornbread muffins. The total ran about $116, but there is a 4% discount if you pay with cash! Our server was fantastic. I was very impressed that he did not write down a single thing that we ordered but our order came out 100% correct. He was also very knowledgeable in terms of recommendations, and seemed to know the menu very well. He checked in on us at appropriate times, and was attentive. When our drinks came, Avery mentioned to us that it was their first day with their liquor license, and they were able to finally sell hard liquor. It was exciting, but he said the downside was that they were still perfecting their drinks. We tried the Swamp Tea and it was strong (which is a compliment). I heard the table next to us giving constructive criticism about their drinks, and was very impressed with how the staff was open and receptive to their feedback. For my drink, I ordered a sparkling water. I was expecting a San Pellegrino, but it tasted like it was sparkling tap water from a soda gun. In terms of the quality of the food, I would personally pass on the oysters (both raw and chargrilled). There was a slight fishy taste that my partner and I both noticed, but it wasn't bad enough to stop us from eating it all. I just wouldn't come here specifically for the oysters. I did enjoy the A Taste of New Orleans because I love trying samples of everything. My favorite was the crawfish étouffée. There was a lot of crawfish tails in there, which I really liked. My partner also said his Shrimp & Grits were good. The atmosphere was very casual and relaxed. I would say very authentic to New Orleans. Having had phenomenal food in New Orleans, I wouldn't necessarily say that this restaurant tastes like the food I had there, but it's definitely worth a shot if you want to try creole cuisine and don't want to make the four hour flight.

A Taste of New Orleans
Michelle N.

Creole food in Van Nuys! Everything we ate tasted great, but the favorite all around was definitely the gumbo. Came on a Sunday at like 6pm and we were pretty much the only people there, but they were doing some take out orders. The service was quick and our waitress was nice. Gotta come back for the sandwiches.

Shrimp & Grits with the crab clusters
Yolanda W.

I've eaten here a couple times! Very flavorful seafood! Street parking - so be prepared and read signs. If you want a taste of New Orleans - this is where you go.

The Catfish bites were delicious. Sorry I didn't take a Pic before I ate. It was too good to waste my time
Jeff S.

This place is great, the food is awesome the service was great. I had the Catfish bites, wingletts, fries, and vegan jambalaya it was excellent. The fish was cooked perfectly. Everything was perfectly spiced. The waiter had a dry sense of humor which I enjoyed. They have a jazz band in the weekend. My only issue was the parking. It's metered street parking. I recommend Mardi Gras Tuesday.

Quintin E.

Mardi Gras Tuesday on any day is good but on Takeout Tuesday is speaks to me. And I definitely get those Wellness Wednesday leftovers. This black owned and blooming biz is located in the Sherman Oaks area off Ventura Blvd/Van Nuy Blvd. Serving up Cajun, Creole and Southern style realness in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. It's a little bit of a hidden gem being neighbor places like FitBox, Charcuterie LA, across from 2nd Street secondhand store, Juice Crafters, Happy Days Cafe and more. Parking is mostly street, metered, with a private small lot in back. The have great service, a full wine, beer and soju craft spirits bar (made from distilled fermented spirits). Happy hour is amazing and features both beverages and food. The Plant-Based Creole Sliders being a 10/10. The food is bussin!!! Even for delivery or carry out. Their vegetarian/vegan menu is the chef's kiss. I have had some instances where they were out of things in the pass, like the Hearts of Palm Poboy :_( twice, but they do their best. Love the decor in here. Bar area is iconic. Feel big and intimate all at once. Good music, sometimes live and entertainment on their flat screens. MGT is open from Noon til 9pm Monday through Thursday, Friday until 11pm, Saturday from 11am to 11pm #BreakfastLunchDinnerDessert and Sundays from 11am to 9pm. Sometimes with tables in front when the weather is more on the ideal side, pup friendly, family friendly, Wi-Fi friendly. Gender neutral restrooms. And very much Open to All.

Charbroiled Oysters
Terry P.

Lots of questions to wonder about this place... When we walked in, waited for about 2 minutes before a waiter walked out and told us to take a seat anywhere. We grabbed menus as we picked our seats, cause it seemed like he was the only one there. Anyway, he brought us some water, then proceeded to get the order for a lady at a nearby table. After a couple minutes, he came and took our order. We ordered the fisherman's combo, which included fried shrimp, catfish, oysters, and hush puppies. It also came with fries and two dipping sauces. We also ordered the happy hour chicken wings, gumbo, and jambalaya. We also added a side of collard greens, and some charbroiled oysters. So after we ordered, we waited. And waited. And waited. An hour later, our food is ready and comes out. Why? Well, the lady sitting next to use ordered a decent amount of food for a party of four, or maybe two, it could've just been just as much as we ordered. Another table of two, which came after us, ordered after us, got their food before us. Who knows.... What we ordered was just slow to make? Anyway, if the food is good, than it might be worth it.. was it though? The happy hour cup of gumbo ($6) and the side of collards ($8) were super salty, what the heck?! Who eats this?! The collards tasted like they made too much some other day, reheated it a few times, and it concentrated the salt into the veg. The gumbo was just too salty. The happy hour chicken wing plate was $8 and came with four wings and some fries. One wing was dry, the other three were ok. The flavor is light. It was marinated for 24 hours? Really? The happy hour jambalaya cup was also $6. It was ok, not great but not bad, just ok. The charbroiled oysters were good, but they were really tiny oysters that you could barely taste due to the stuff on it, is that why it is good? Barely able to taste or see the oysters. $2each. The fisherman's combo, $24, uses small shrimps that are not worth eating. Give me four decent sized good ones instead. The oysters were cooked to death, and were not good to begin with too. The catfish bites were right, and spot on. The hush puppies were good too! Overall, just get catfish bites if that's all you want, I can't see anything else on this dish being worth ordering. Anyway, I am not planning to ever come back here. I recommend you save your time and money, especially time, and go elsewhere. This is not what it seemed like it was going to be. This was a waste. If you come, you better come half full, cause the wait takes long, and your food won't be satisfying. Inside is clean with plenty of seating, does this place get filled? Maybe, but won't be by people who know good food and a care about time. Restroom had no soap too, although there were two dispensers.... No soap. Like I said, don't do it.

Chicken Po' Boy
Scott B.

From the outside Mardi Gras Tuesday seems as if it's just any other themed family restaurant. It's when I have these thoughts and am then proven completely wrong that makes me happy. Mardi Gras Tuesday is one of the best restaurants I've visited in a while. Going here for a late lunch we were greeted by an incredible waitress who was extremely knowledgeable and kind. Definitely the best wait staff I've ever encountered. For lunch I tried the half chicken Po' Boy with a side of Mac and cheese. Words don't adequately express how amazing these dishes tasted. The Mac and cheese was perfection. The chicken Po boy was a flavor explosion. Perfectly marinated and cooked chicken alongside delicious fresh veggies on a roll that was just delicious. Thinking back on the sandwich now I wish I could go back there this instant and have it again. I've been curious about this place for a long time and now am kicking myself for waiting this long. I highly recommend you stop by and try the phenomenal food of Mardi Gras Tuesday.

Andre B.

This Gumbo was truly made with soul and love. Perhaps the 2nd best Gumbo I have had in LA. A very rich and amazing broth served with a decent amount of rice in a bowl so big you will lose the spoon if you're not careful. Kitchen and service are great. I have to say though this place needs to discover its identity in the beverage department. I am seeing Soju whiskey, Soju Vodka. As someone who likes liquor I was not impressed with the drink optio

Jean B.

The vibe is very casual. There was live music that Friday night we were there. The staff were all very efficient and helpful. We were a group of 9 and they were able to address all our requests in no time at all. There's no private parking but there's enough street parking if you come early enough. The food was okay. The fried chicken was not as we have expected, though. It could be better. The baked oysters in half shells were bad and did not taste fresh at all. I had to returned that and did not get charged for it. The fried oysters were much better. The weren't bad and was just alright. The fried catfish was good according to my friend. They can only split the bill 3 ways for credit card payers and there is a % surcharge for paying with credit cards. Unfortunately, I am not coming back to this place for a second round of dinner with my friends.

Grilled oyster
Jaisun L.

Made the drive from Bakersfield and WOW absolutely worth every mile! Every single thing we ordered was beyond a 10/10 The grilled oysters? NEXT LEVEL Huge shoutout to Mark for the incredible hospitality top-tier service from start to finish! The whole spot had such a clean, chill vibe that made us want to stay even longer. Safe to say this is officially our go-to spot anytime we come over the hill! If you've been thinking about trying this place... DO IT. You will not regret

Crawfish Etouffee
Akisha E.

We came for Sunday brunch and service was phenomenal! The owner and staff make you feel like family. While we waited for the rest of our party to arrive, my husband and I sipped on our first glass of bottomless mimosas. We had the option to sit inside or outside in the back patio. We decided on outside as it was a cute little set up. When our party arrived, we placed our orders. As we waited for our meal, the servers were really good about keeping our glass of mimosas full. It took a long time for our food to come, so the mimosas were distracting the fact (they knew what they were doing LOL). Food arrived and I wanted to love it. Sadly, I didn't. I mean, I liked it, but didn't love it. It was under-seasoned, and for it to be "New Orleans cuisine", I was expecting FLAVA!! I ordered the Bayou Breakfast: Eggs, creole potatoes, and fried catfish and I added a waffle on the side. Eggs and potatoes were fine (well the potatoes were too crunchy for me) but the fried catfish could have had a little more salt and just more flavor. The waffle tasted like a funnel cake. Nothing wrong with funnel cakes but I wanted a waffle lol. Service: 5+ stars Food: 3.5 stars

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Any music? How's the ambiance?

there is live jazz on sundays, and yes there is music usually. great vibe!

How about parking?

Street parking. Maybe a spot in back but I wouldn't count on it.

I see several vegetarian options. Are they able to make Vegan?

My daughter was my guest there, ordered vegan ( as she is) and it had to be remade twice...just keep 1n eye on your food!

Do they serve fried chicken?

Yes They Serve Fried Chicken

Does the chicken sausage have pork casing?

If it’s chicken sausage there won’t be anything pork in/on it. It’s delicious and an alternative for pork sausage.

Can I get jambalaya with no shrimp?

Yes! Definitely

Are reservations necessary?

No reservations necessary.

Do you have any vegan option? I am coming for a birthday :)

I didn't see any Vegan options but to my surprise there were several Vegetarian options - You can always call, the Owner is very helpful.

Do you show Saints games?

Yes, when ever they are playing.

Is there still outdoor dining?

Indoor and outdoor dining available

First let me start by saying I loved every bit of my experience at this restaurant! My question is do you all have live music at all during the day or night on the weekends?

Weekdays they have a jazz or karaoke night. Best thing to do is call and confirm. Food is amazing!

Is anything on the menu gluten free by any chance? I have Celiac and got so incredibly sick in Nola when I was assured the dish I ordered was gluten free. I'd rather not have that happen again.

As of now we don't offer any gluten free items but our Chefs are working hard to make that happen. So make sure and check back with us in the near future.

I don't eat pork & saw that their jambalaya is made with chicken sausage. If that's the case, would love to try. Can anyone confirm this?

the chicken sausage may have pork casing

Is the chicken po boy made with chicken breast? Also, can you get a shrimp Po boy with grilled shrimp instead of fried shrimp? Thanks!

Yes Chciken sandwich is made with pulled and seasoned chicken breast. They will make a Grilled Shrimp poboy if you ask...

Hi! So excited about this restaurant! Can anyone advise if the veggie bowl and mac n cheese are vegetarian?

Yes both are vegetarian they also have more vegetarian options available just ask a server.

What are the vegan/vegetarian options in this restaurant? :)

I don't know all of the selections there. However, I do know that they have a sweet potato po'boy that is very good. Check out their menu for additional information.

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This place is so cute! If you're looking for tablecloths come here. The lighting is definitely a…read moresoft chill vibe. They have great happy hour specials during the week. I popped in to order takeout for my partner. He had the Wellington and said it was absolutely divine! We also had some house rolls and were the perfect mixture of sweet and savory. We plan on dining in next time. Come visit this intimate and well lit gem. Yo I won't be

Saturday, October 3rd…read more We arrived right on time and were promptly seated with our friends at a 4 top. The place was bustling and loud. Our waiter came over and took our drink order, Hendricks martini for wifeypie and a Grey Goose martini for moi. Our friends abstained. Our waiter brought our drinks and asked if we wanted to order. I almost laughed. On the inside I was like "Really? You just brought us two martinis, we have been at the table for maybe five minutes and you want to know if we are ready to order?" Actually, I did laugh and declined the offer. We sat for a few minutes catching up with our friends. All the while the maître d' and another gentleman were kibitzing with the person occupying a booth directly behind one of our friends. They kept coming and going, bumping into my friend's chair and talking loudly. My friend kept turning around every time they bumped into him. They would apologize and then continue with the same shit. This went on for over twenty minutes and was quite annoying. We all ordered. Wifeypie had the salmon, I had the deconstructed short rib Wellington. Our friends split the lamb chops, ordered medium, substituting french fries for the mashed potatoes. We all had salads to start. We gabbed, enjoyed our salads and dinner arrived. Wifeypie's salmon looked dry and overcooked. My short rib Wellington was described on the menu as "cabernet-braised short rib, mushrooms, puff pastry, horseradish cream." Our friend's lamb chops were clearly not medium from my vantage point and in the middle of the plate sat a big pile of mashed potatoes. We requested that the server please bring the french fries, as ordered. Wifeypie's salmon was overcooked, but she said it was ok. My Wellington was sitting in a sauce that tasted heavily of truffle oil and nothing like the dish was described. I had to ask for a steak knife as the meat was not butter tender, as a short rib should be. There was one lamb chop on my friend's plate that was almost medium, the rest were well done. The french fries showed up 15 minutes after the entrees, after we had made two requests. I ate about half my dish, it was disappointing. Wifeypie had about half of hers and our friends had two of the four chops on the plate. They did like the french fries however, when they finally arrived! Our waiter did not check on the table until we had stopped eating. At that point my friend pointed out that the chops were overcooked and the waiter actually picked up one of the chops to look at it! "Really????" I have to give credit at least on one point, they did remove the lamb chops from the bill. He asked if we wanted dessert and we all declined. We had indicated on the reservation that it was one of our birthdays. That was ignored. You be the judge. Humbly submitted, Moi

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Wood & Water - Short Rib Tacos (braised short rib, dijon aioli, cabbage and shredded cheddar)

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Davenport's Restaurant

4.4(1.3k reviews)
2.0 mi•Encino
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I had not been to Davenport's in years so I was excited that we were going to have a lecture dinner…read morehere on Wednesday evening. Parking was without stress, it is behind the building and with validation the parking is complimentary from the restaurant. The outside courtyard looks so magical with all the lush trees and the outdoor lights, I love it! Our lecture was inside in the large room, and the seating was plentiful in a board room-like table with large comfortable chairs. To begin we were served fresh bread with whipped butter and Spinach, Kale, and Artichoke dip. Both were delicious and a good whetting to the appetite. Next came the second course, I got the House salad and oh my goodness, that salad was soooo good and a very generous portion that I honestly ended up getting full from the salad! The greens were fresh, and the mix of candied pecans, roasted beets, and goat cheese on top made for a perfect mix of flavors. Probably my very favorite salad that I've eaten in quite a while! For my main course I had ordered the Parmesan Crusted Jidori Chicken Breast which lay on a bed of steamed spinach and Mashed potatoes. I took a few bites to enjoy the fresh cooked meal and then had to have the rest boxed for lunch the next day. Then dessert came, I LOVE creme brulee and it was so light and fluffy and perfect that I ended up eating the whole thing. What was nice is the creme brulee did not feel heavy in my belly and I didn't feel weighed down despite how full I felt! Staff was really kind, they all greeted us and introduced themselves by name and they whisked in and out with our orders and with drink refills. I definitely recommend Davenport's restaurant!!! Can't wait to come back!

Davenport's has always been a go-to upscale spot for dinner in Encino, and the restaurant maintains…read moreits fine appearance, white table cloth ambiance, and top notch service, though things were less than stellar at tonight's dinner. Our server may have intuited that we needed some extra time to navigate the menu, as we were cousins catching up, so he did give us space, which was appreciated. Drinks were brought at a quick pace, with a couple of martinis hitting a bullseye, and my cousin's wine working well for him. Our meals were made in a reasonable time, and we were served by a cadre of staff members -- all top flight, all well-trained. But alas, the Baby Back Ribs that I ordered were just plain terrible. While the flavor of the sauce was enjoyable, the ribs were incorrectly cooked (rushed?), leaving the meat far too tough and inappropriately rendered, which also made the ribs unpleasantly fatty. I ate only one and a half, then gave up. It was just unappealing. The attendant coleslaw was, however, creamy and tasty, and would have been great if I'd been able to pair it with bites of enjoyable pork. My wife's Cheeseburger scored better, with nicely flavored beef cooked to a proper medium rare. Fries were unexceptional. As to my cousins: one really enjoyed her Short Ribs, saying the beef was tender and tasty, while the other said his Prime Rib Sandwich was a bit tough, and wouldn't order it again. Additionally, while our server was friendly and gregarious, he didn't bother to ask why I hadn't eaten most of my dinner. Yes, it's true, because it was a family gathering, I chose to not make an issue of my unappealing ribs, but one would think the waiter would notice a mostly uneaten meal and inquire. We've eaten here many times over the years, and have always enjoyed our meals -- but this time it seemed that the kitchen is letting itself slip, and that's a shame, as Davenport's maintains one of the nicest dining rooms in the area, with a bar that always feels clubby and fun. This wouldn't stop me from stopping in again, but I'd sure love the powers that be to kick things back into a higher gear.

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