We stopped into NOLA Seafood and Spirits in Fed Hill on a Saturday evening for some delicious takeout. In the past we've had a Gimlet here, so we asked and they made us one while we waited, even though it wasn't featured on their online menu. Basically it's a pleasant gin with bright lime juice and probably simple syrup. Very refreshing, and served chilled with a slice of lime in an intricately-etched Nick & Nora coupe. I ordered a freshly-fried $16 Catfish Po' Boy, with lettuce and tomato and a little very lightly-spicy mayo-butter sauce on fresh French Bread. It's a generous enough sandwich that I ate it in two goes, and that bread really crisped-up beautifully flakey! Because we cannot resist, we also got an order of fresh-made deep-fried beignets, little randomly-shaped crispy pastry-dough treats in a sneezeable amount of powdered sugar. It came with chocolate dipping sauce, which was a fun addition. The food and drink were delightful, as were the staff. read more

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First time here with a close friend. Right across from Cross Street Market. Came at 5 on "Fat Tuesday" which is every Tuesday. Happy hour is 4-7 pm. Was great that you didn't have to sit at the bar to order it. We sat inside by the window and it was a great breeze. Chargrilled oysters and crawfish bread was very good. I order the seafood platter. Calamari and shrimp were fried a little hard for my liking. Catfish was more like bites instead of a filet. My friend got the crab cakes but said there was a lot of filler. There was a convenience fee added to my check but have no idea what that was for. Also, they automatically add 19% gratuity to the bill. Overall I would revisit to try some other things on the menu. read more

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I decided to come out to Nola's to start my Thursday evening because this is the place that I typically frequent. Upon arriving, we asked to sit in outside/inside area and we were sat by the hostess. When we went to ask for drinks from the person who sat us, she informed us that she was not a waitress, and then our waitress would be coming soon. After quite some time, our waitress approach the table with quite an attitude asking for our order. We ordered RAW oysters, lemonade, and a lemon crusher. After about 10 minutes, we received our raw oysters which we consumed and about five minutes later, we received our food which consisted of mozzarella sticks and a catfish entrée. We begin eating our entrées and still had not received our drinks. I made my way to the bar and let one of the bartenders know that we had ordered a drink and not received it. She passed that message along to our waitress, and I was on the way to the bathroom when I saw the interaction. Our waitress seemed to be not at all interested in what the hostess had to say in pertains to our drink. I proceeded to sit at the bar and wait for our drink as I watched her take shots with other patrons in the establishment. I then went to the bathroom and returned to my table and two minutes later, she arrived with my very much watered down, lemon crusher. When we asked her for the receipt and told her that we didn't receive particular items, she rang us up and slammed the tablet onto the table. When we expressed this to the manager, we were offered free shots and while I do recommend this restaurant I would recommend it during hours when they have more staff. read more

NOLA Seafood & Spirits - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

First try eating etouffee. It was pleasant. I look forward trying it in new Orleans one day. The service was great! Loved our waiter. The ambience was cute new Orleans themed and free Mardi gras necklace. The Beignet was not remarkable. read more

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Visited this place a while back. The place is nice it's just a little dark in there. I had the charbroiled oysters, they were decent it could've used a little more flavor and less cheese. The gumbo is a cup was pretty good as well but the hot sauce over powered it a little bit. I would give it a try again just to see. It might've been just that day. read more

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First review of 2025 and well deserved to be #1. I have been to Nola twice in the past few months and have had a fun dining experience. If you're in the mood for R&B music while eating and then a DJ after (on the weekends), keep reading lol. My first time I came here was on a Saturday evening. There is a parking garage around the corner for about $10-15. Reservation was for 7pm and we sat downstairs not too far from the host stand. A DJ was setting up for 9-1 so glad I was able to sit and enjoy before the turn up started. My friend and I started with the chargrilled oysters that came with this toasted butter French bread that is to die for. Warm & buttery yum! I then ordered the Mardi Gras Mambo shrimp and my friend had the bowl of gumbo which both came with the same French bread so be aware of carb overload but it's sooo worth it. We were full from drinks and appetizers. On my second visit, my friend and I sat upstairs because downstairs was packed during the holidays. Upstairs had less people but it was early and eventually all the seats began to fill up. The only downside about being upstairs is that you have to go quite a distance to get to the bathrooms downstairs. The music was bumpin louder, no DJ yet, but I didn't mind because it was R&B tunes I'm familiar with. For drinks on the second visit, I stuck with champagne but on the 1st visit, I had a mixed drink and all I remember is that they give you a ton of ice up to the brim. The meals this time were the crawfish bread as an appetizer which is really good but it could have been cooked a little longer to melt the cheese. My main entree was the stuffed salmon which was seasoned very well. The blend of cajun rice and mixed veggies was perfect. My friend had the cajun catfish entree that came with the same sides. By the time we were done dinner, it was a whole party vibe going on downstairs. I wanted to stay but my 40yr old+ feet in heels said to go lol. I'll be returning sooner then later to try out more on the menu and the manager I met on my 2nd visit was wonderful. Can't remember her name but she is a sommelier and gave great recommendations. Thank you NOLA team for bringing a taste of New Orleans to Baltimore! read more

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Stopped in for Opening Day happy hr. Oysters still so good! This time I ordered the chargrilled oysters. So cheesy and buttery. Also the oysters were a good size! Service was good and the DJ was awesome. Will consider them for happy hr again and again! read more

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Stopped pass this gem for some oysters.. Ordered 2 orders of Charbroiled Oysters.. Fresh, Hot & Delicious.. Bartender was attentive & hospitable.. Orfer the Lemon Crush which was delicious.. Restaurant was clean! Very busy due to Opening Day, but clean read more

NOLA Seafood & Spirits - Charbroiled Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

My husband & I went on a Sunday to watch the games! The atmosphere is perfect for Sunday football, if you're not into football I wouldn't suggest going, unless you planned to go before any of the games started. We got there at a good time & got a table but it did start to get packed once the game started. Also be mindful of parking going to fed hill, it's a struggle especially if there's a home game. I got the shrimp po boy, which was dry, the shrimp was a good size but something was missing. My husband got the catfish & grits, he said it was good but he also ended up getting wings to help fill up. The mimosa deal is worth, they had BOGO so two bottles of champagne for the price of 1 & then juices (pineapple, orange, & cranberry). I would go back but not getting the po boy again. Service was decent for atmosphere. read more

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So I stopped in Nola's for brunch one day after hearing so many good things about it & I must say I wasn't disappointed. Let's start off with the bad the parking of course down Federal Hill is hell to say the least. But after a few circles around the block I found a parking spot. Walked in to a seat which was a surprise cause it was a bit crowded but the hostess was able to get me seated instantly. I had the fried chicken sandwich. It was very delicious the only issue I had was the bread was horrible soon as I bit into it crumbled everywhere I ended up having to eat it with my knife & fork. But besides that unfortunately situation overall the food & restaurant was nice. They had a DJ & live crowd which made the visit entertaining so this is definitely somewhere I can return to read more

NOLA Seafood & Spirits - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We stopped in to have a drink and discovered there's a DJ for Sunday brunch from 12pm-5pm. We got there right around 5pm so we will have to return for the brunch experience. In the meantime, we took advantage of the happy hour special they had just for that Sunday for the Love Island watch party airing later on that evening. They are known for their cajun butter wings so we ordered those, a drink, and enjoyed the music. Unfortunately, that's the only flavor wings they have which is different. The wings came out hot and were absolutely delicious! Our server was great and we enjoyed the vibe. We will definitely return:) read more

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Last stop of our Thursday night lol We just danced and drank. Friend got wings to go, and I tore those up later on at home lol read more

This place is quite confusing. It perfectly captures the vibe of Bourbon Street, and the food is excellent. However, the service is very slow. I believe they would do much better if they could improve their service. The beignets were different from the ones I usually get in New Orleans; these were tougher, but I still enjoyed them, especially with the chocolate sauce. read more

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I sat at the bar & my bartender/server Ciarra was very very nice. She made the experience very pleasant. She was very patient with me being indecisive and very kind. I ordered the seafood platter & everything was fresh, hot & tasty. It very good place to visit while in Baltimore. read more

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THE OYSTERS omg amazing . I loved them so much I ordered 2 more plates . The drink was great as well . I am definitely going back for more read more

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Wanted Nawlin's and I got my nawlin's eating. Left with a bigger belly that I came in with. Wine, gumbo, calamari CRAB egg rolls. Dinner was Oxtails, Red snapper and the chicken! Oh yeah! OYSTERS(charbroiled & fresh) read more

I had a great experience here. The place is a vibe -- great music, food, and service. I had the étouffée and charbroiled oysters for happy hour, and both were good. The drinks were hitting too. They do add gratuity, but there's a sign and the server let us know upfront, which I appreciated. I'd definitely recommend. read more

NOLA Seafood & Spirits - étouffée and charbroiled oysters - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Shannon and Tye held it down, from the refreshing happy hour drinks to the exponential energy exuded. You feel like family as soon as you hit the door. Everything about my experience exuded southern hospitality. The po boy was enough to slap someone's great grandmother. From the music food, drinks and overall atmosphere, this is definitely a hidden gem. read more

NOLA Seafood & Spirits - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

While on an impromptu staycay, it was time for brunch before heading down 95S! We wanted somewhere near our hotel and when I saw the name "Nola", my mouth started to water for charbroiled oysters! After checking out the brunch menu online, I was a little disappointed that oysters weren't on it but hey, I'm somewhat of a risk taker so she was all in. Let's take a shot! Lol Once we arrived, I was pleasantly surprised that they also offered their full menu during brunch so already, they were WINNING! So without further ado, let's see if their charbroiled oysters lived up to the restaurant's name! Let me tell you, they certainly did! I'm glad she's not an oyster lover like me so she only had one. I was low key happy as hell because those things were heavenly and I got to eat 5 without feeling guilty.. Lol I went for the fried seafood platter and she being a chicken and waffle connoisseur, she chose that after our attentive server highly recommended it. My meal was great while the chicken part fell a little short on flavor but the waffle part was perfect. She'll get the shrimp and grits next time while I'll probably do a complete redo because mine was sooo good! :) Nola in a word is charming. Small but big enough! B'more gets a bad rap for being a big bad city. I love the Federal Hill community and Nola and its employees were awesome and we'll definitely return.. This time it'll be later in the day so we can try their NOLA inspired drinks.. CAN'T WAIT! read more

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I wasn't the biggest fan of the raw oysters. I do still recommend this place for a brunch. You definitely can't beat the BOGO bottles of bubbly! read more

NOLA in BMore? Say it ain't so! Let my Beau tell it! It is! He felt like we were in NOLA just by the oysters! We even had beads! We started with charbroiled oysters and they were good! My Beau is lucky it was lunch cause I would have had more. He got the majority of them. He had the seafood platter and had no complaints. I tried, you guessed it, the chicken and waffle and it was YUMMY! (Still on my quest to find the BEST one.) Overall, excellent! No signs of bare chests when we walked outside so safe to say, this NOLA is in Baltimore! read more

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Arrived in Baltimore and went here for lunch/early dinner. It's an open space kind of bar with seating outside and inside. There are plenty of tvs so it's a good spot to come and watch the game. Luckily we arrived just in time for the start of happy hour. My cousin recommended their chargrilled oysters and wings. I decided to order their Fat Tuesday Pasta and the oysters of course! Since they had just opened my family and I were the only ones dining when we arrived, so service was focused on us. The pasta was pretty good, a little heavy on the Alfredo, but the seafood was was good and fresh. The oysters were SO GOOD! Almost got a second order. I love coming to Baltimore for the fresh seafood and NOLA did not miss. read more

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This was my first time dinning at NOLA and it was a wonderful experience. I had an Irish coffee, Crab Benedict with brunch potatoes and a side of mac and cheese. I enjoyed the food, atmosphere, which included a DJ that wasn't too loud that conversation wasn't possible and the service. I recommend and I look forward to returning. Side note 19% Gratuity and a convenience tax for using a credit card are applied to all checks. read more

NOLA Seafood & Spirits - A side of Macaroni and Cheese - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The space itself was cute. It had an upstairs and two bar areas. The customer service was good. I saw a couple that sat on the same side of the booth area, so the hostess flipped the table around for them to make more room. I thought that was nice. We sat at the booth like seats but I didn't find them comfortable at all. I had to sit all the way to the edge of my seat to reach the table and I'm fairly tall. We ordered the wings, fires, chargrilled oysters, and crawfish toast. The oysters were pretty decent. The fries were great; they are the beer battered type. The wings would have been good with just a little bit more seasoning. The crawfish toast was decent as well. Everything needed just a tab bit more seasoning but there was old bay at the table to do the trick. We also ordered the catfish and fried shrimp platter; both came fries and coleslaw. I tried the coleslaw and had to spit it back out. It was not good for i my tastebuds at all. I tried the fried catfish nuggets which I typically love to eat and I again had to spit it out; it had the strongest fish taste I've ever had eating catfish. I tried another nugget tabs that didn't have that strong flavor but was fairly bland. I tried a third piece and that had the same extremely fishy taste as the first bite. My husband said his shrimp was not bad but not good. We ended up not eating most of our food. There was a 19% gratuity charge included already and I thought it was nice if our shrimp waiter to alert us to that when we were about to pay the bill. I liked the vibe and the customer service but the food was not for my taste buds. read more

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Went here for my birthday brunch ., we tried the mussels and spinach artichoke dip apps, I got the bowl of gumbo and cornbread , very delicious read more

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The food was amazing and spot on. Definitely recommend getting the wings roasted vegetables, the red beans and rice with andouille sausage. read more

NOLA Seafood & Spirits - Nothing beats a couple of cocktails and a dope DJ! - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while. I finally got the chance on July 7th. We were able to get a reservation thirty minutes before walking in. The food options are plentiful. It was brunch time but they offered both brunch and the dinner menu. The steal of the day were the mimosas! They offer buy one, get one champagne so we paid $30 for two bottles of champagne. I ordered the red beans & rice with andouille sausage which I thoroughly enjoyed. The beans could've been cooked down a little longer but nothing to complain about. The chargrilled oysters were a treat as well! There's also a second bar upstairs should you want to just watch sports and grab a quick bite. read more

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Nice bar, bartenders were nice but drinks are a bit pricy. Good vibes, good music. I would definitely go back.

Closest comparison to New Orleans oysters in Baltimore! Nola is a go to restaurant for me that I've been to in federal hill that sells New Orleans Cajun cuisine and cocktails hence the name. On Tuesdays they have Fat Tuesday specials where certain drinks are half off and food are discounted. I decided on getting the chargrilled oysters and a brandy crusta. I've had a brandy crusta many times however this one was a bit different. I did let the bartender know and she was friendly and did her best to make sure It was better. I sat by the bar and ate the oysters. It was covered in garlic butter, Parmesan cheese and herbs. The oysters were hot and delicious. The lemon added a good citrus taste to It. It reminded me of the oysters from New Orleans and I enjoyed them a lot. My only caveat I have with Nola is their high 19% gratuity that they add to all checks including tax. I didn't have a bad service. But if I did, I want to choose if I want to tip or not and also that 19% gratuity is very high in this inflation but I digress read more

NOLA Seafood & Spirits - Chargrilled Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Friendly service. Great variety and prices. Music is WAY TOO DAMN LOUD TO EVEN HAVE A CONVERSATION!!!!! Time is now 2:15 pm not midnight.

I liked the set up and the D.J but the food needed improvement. I ordered catfish and grits that I had to return the dish because I didn't care for the red sauce and the fish was decent but over cooked. I did enjoy the CRAWDADDY ÉTOUFFÉE, but it needed more crawfish, and the Charboiled oysters were yummy! Just an FYI It's definitely more of a party vibe when I visited on Sunday around 3:00pm, so more of a younger crowd. read more

This lively Sunday afternoon had me forgetting I was in Baltimore and think I was in New Orleans. The place was packed. The music had me vibing with the live DJ and baby the food was so delicious. I got the Shrimp and Grits and it took everything in me not to finish it in 3 minutes, because it was that yummy. My brother had the catfish and he enjoyed it. To me the Jambalaya was just OK. I would've given it 5 stars but the wait for drinks was ridiculous, but I'll still be back because the Vibe was everything. read more

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My friend and I came here on a Saturday night. We did make reservations for 7:30pm which I recommend but of course parking is hell so we arrived a little late but they were understanding. We were seated in the downstairs area by the door ( half bench half Chair). They had music playing and it was very lively. Not too crowded the whole night which I appreciated! Our waitress was so nice and friendly! She could tell when we needed more time and when we were ready. We never felt rushed. I ordered a Red Sangria, Parmesan charbroiled oysters to start and the Fat Tuesday Pasta. My friend got an order of Parmesan oysters to start and red beans snd rice with sausages added. We both enjoyed the oysters. We did agree it was super Parmesan heavy which can become overwhelming the more you eat them. Be sure to squeeze lemon on it to find some balance. But they were cooked very nicely and spreading the extra Parmesan on the bread is a win!!! Definitely order these so you can try them for yourself. The fat Tuesdays pasta was good. It had spice but needed salt. I've never had crawfish before and i liked the texture of it in the pasta. The shrimp were juicy and you probably get about 4/5 but it's loaded with crawfish. This dish is very rich, fulfilling and cheesy. I loved it! My friend did like her red beans and rice with sausage. It was a little looser than what she preferred and she said she's had better but it wasn't bad. They did add ample amount of sausage which added some spice which she liked! My Sangria was good. I've had some that were stronger but I did appreciate the taste. I actually ordered two. This is my second experience here and I'd come back again. I will say there is 19% gratuity included but my server recommended not to tip extra, you can tip more if you'd like. read more

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The food was so amazing, and so very delicious!!!! The ambience was really good and the fellow patrons seemed to be having an enjoyable time. That's where things stopped being great, and totally turned into the worst dining experience I've had in Baltimore. My Wife&I were seated and I noticed no dinnerware. Our waitress came by and took our order in good time, but also failed to notice the absence of dinnerware. After our food was delivered we sat around for 5 minutes waiting on any signs of our waitress, or anyone, to bring us dinnerware. I had to approach the hostess, and she told me "Just go ahead and take it off a different table". After we finished eating our meals we then had to wait a minimum of 10 minutes to get our check. If the food wasn't so delicious I would never recommend going there because the service was so horrible. read more

The music is always top notch here, and very loud. If you like hip hop, house and Afro beats, you'll be bouncing and grinding in your seat. Now about the food, the apps were really good but the mains fell short. They were super buttery, and the flavor/ seasonings got lost in the mouthfuls of butter. Age may be a factor thought? The under 22 year-olds in the group loved the food but the older ones struggled. The cocktails were a little too sweet, unfortunately. The service was pretty good and fast, and the food took an average amount of time to come out. Parking is horrendous. Be prepared to park far away and walk if necessary. read more

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Visited this restaurant for football Sunday and it was lit !! I only liked the atmosphere and vibe. The sangria was nasty and the service was slow. read more

NOLA Seafood & Spirits - Red sangria - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Nola has been on my "must-try list for quite some time. Glad to finally give them a try. My husband and I visited Nola on a football Sunday for a 40th bday celebration. The birthday girl had a section upstairs reserved for her special day. The wait staff was very efficient, even for a large party. The food was very good and the drinks were too. The ambiance was nice, very New Orleans. But the DJ played the music so loud, you couldn't even have a conversation with the person sitting right next to you. All and all, I have a good experience and wouldn't mind going back or carrying out. read more

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Overall rating: 4/5 Food: NOLA chefs put their foot in this food. So delicious. Perfectly seasoned and tastes authentically Cajun/Creole! Service: The service was the only thing that hampered my experience here. My friend and I walked in and it took awhile for the front house folks to check in with us bc they were trying to crisis-manage a situation with another patron. After they informed us there were no available seats, we decided on sitting at the bar. It took probably 15mins to get service, so that was frustrating/perplexing. It appeared to be an honest mistake of overlooking our presence. Once we did get service, however, it was lovely. The bartender made us excellent Watermelon Palomas. She checked in with us, apologizing on behalf of service staff that our food had been packed as to-go orders -- after they corrected their mistake, the manager brought our plated food and wished us a wonderful meal. She then comped us another round of Palomas. We felt that was sweet and thoughtful, and it put a cherry on top our awesome food experience. Ambiance: When you walk into NOLA, you instantly get the feeling that this is the place to be. The music is right, the decor is hip, and the energy is fun/lively. I would highly recommend you visit NOLA if you're in Baltimore! I know I'll be back the next time I'm in town. read more

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*sigh* I really wanted to give NOLA a better review. Firstly, lets start positive. I love the beads that are provided per table and the overall aesthetic - makes you feel as if yes, you are close to Canal Street. Now, moving on... the music is so loud, if you're sitting anywhere other than the bar, good luck hearing the table. I lost count of the amount of "Huh?"'s we threw across the room, to the from each other AND the waiter. The food, was okay. If you went to the REAL Nola, I think you'd be slightly disappointed at this location. Their mussels, I did enjoy. Their drinks also were good. Their oysters were not the most fresh, in me & our table of 6 opinion. Overall, I'd say if you've never been to NOLA - give this place a try. But if you know better... well, you know the rest... read more

Visiting B'More from NYC. Heard this was a great spot! Lots of seating but the bar style tables don't make the cut. The table is an uncomfortable distance from the table (you can't move the table closer) Service was average. Food: Lacking Uptown Gumbo Cup: Came out lukewarm sent back to have it warm. Portion: large for a cup.. Taste: Okay , work to be done on the roux, i thought it was yellow split pea soup. I guess when the name is NOLA you have a certain expectation. Pass Charbroiled Oysters: All I could taste was parmesan cheese covering the smallest oysters ever. Pass Fried Shrimp: (jalapeño hush puppies, fries, coleslaw) Shrimp (8) large okay a little salty to me. Jalapeños hush puppies a little mushy on the inside. Fries were fries. Coleslaw no need to mention it on the mention as part of the meal since it's only about a tablespoon if that. They also do not give you a copy of your receipt!! I came I saw (I tried) nothing to write home about! Not a place I have to visit again. read more

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