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    Okay Bar

    3.7 (35 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    OKAY BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Classy
    Quiet
    Good for groups

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    Tessie V.

    Okay Bar, you're so humble. Ugh, I dream about this bar. I stumbled upon it after a shit time at St. Roch. Found it on google and fell in love with the windows. About a ten minute walk from Franklin, we ended walking in behind a guy who immediately asked the bartender to close his tab from last night. (Happened 3 more times that night lol) It was a Thursday. If that's not a green flag -- idk what is. The place looks just as cool in real life, unfortunately they were doing construction so one side of the bar is covered in black tarp while the rest looks sexy af. For a while, we sat in silence and then ended up chatting to the bartender. He was very chill. Chatted us up, answered questions. Kepy the drinks flowing. Try their OKAY Negroni. I'm never going back to the classic. After about an hour of just us, a couple came in through the back and seemed to know the bartender. It seemed like a first date, they stayed for a while and then bounced. OK does what a lot of NOLA bars do-- a rotating kitchen staff. We had the Burger Nerd's chicken burger/chop cheese. 10/10 We eventually ended up staying for almost 7 hours. Meeting casual regulars, checking out the fucking awesome backyard and backroom. Talking music, bar scenes, and lifestyles (not the condom). The guy that came in earlier on his date came back! And we ended up chatting with him. The bartender eventually told us his name, Brian. (Absolute King) And told us it was a quiet night and we should come back on Friday. And BOY we did. We showed up for a DJ set with SincJack and Mr. LegWork (the guy who came in on a date lol) Brian remembered us and introduced us to a couple more regulars. We had Hottie's Tamales that night -- the tacos/quesadillas are a must. Like almost every bar outside the French Quarter, it starts popping off at 10pm. The vibe and the love of this bar is real. People are friendly and know each other and remember each other. At one point someone walked in and was like, "Oh crap. I recorded a sex scene with your ex girlfriend 2 years ago." and the other guys was like,"....OHH YEAHHH!! WHAT UP MAN!!!" They ended up talking the WHOLE NIGHT. Everyone did actually. 90% of the in the bar was sitting outside, ordering drinks for each other, and TALKING. It was incredible. My heart sings for it now. I wish this place was in NYC. We ended up heading to a different bar with some of the people we met there, and Brian and both DJs vouched for them saying we were in good hands. LIKE COMMUNITY. We did end up having a great night and trip just because our first night at Okay. Such a welcoming vibe and wholesome experience. I miss these guys and the energy here. I think a lot of yelpers come here expecting to be spoon fed -- you bring good energy to a bar, and the bar will love you back. Also, shout out to Michael Ball - I haven't met you but I heard you're a legend and I've experience the true power of fernet. I love you Brian. I love you OK. I'm coming back just for ya'll. PS: omg - other bartender dude, stop trying to make nutcrackers a thing. WHY R U APPROPRIATING MY NYC CULTUREEEE?? Pssst - Everyone knows daiquiris are superior to nutcrackers anyway.

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    Lucy M.

    I came in with a friend, who had a large group of friends he knew, all locals, hanging out in the backyard. And that was cool, and the back room that's set up like a 70's living room is cool. Clean bathrooms. They have tacos. Maybe it was nothing, but the bartender never said two words to me. I got my drinks just fine, but we never spoke, barely made eye contact, no smiles. The few dudes sitting at the bar had a similar vibe so maybe something serious was being discussed. I'd come back, but overall, ya know, it was just okay.

    Hana A.

    The tacos were great! I'm a saucy broad sooo I was def here for all the sauciness of them! The gold fish were epic appetizers to get us started and the lighting for the mini photoshoot was extraordinary! I think we all left with new profile pictures and full bellies!

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    Nicoya W.

    Cool dive bar. Very chill atmosphere. They've got a kitchen that pumps out tacos and they are super delicious. I'll be back.

    Veggie Tacos
    Janelle B.

    My friends and I were visiting New Orleans, and the only place that was open and close to air Bnb was this bar. We thought it might be "okay", but we had no idea how rude the bartender would be. We walked in and tried to order a few drinks. We thought the bartender was ready because he asked what we wanted. But, he replied with an attitude and told us he was the only one there and that we should slow down! Also, this bar was not packed at ALL, so it was evident this bartender just didn't care for us "outsiders" (he saw our IDs). We just shook it off ordered our drinks and tacos. The tacos were good and cheap, but I wouldn't be surprised if he spit in it. He was so unnecessarily rude. I wouldn't tell anyone to go there. I gave it two stars because of the price for the drinks and the tacos weren't bad either.

    Goldfish in a goblet...wavy af
    Eddie M.

    Strong drinks, served great tacos until 2am. Good music, real chill. The owners were super friendly, interactive and cool af. Definitely coming back. Update: came back 2 weeks later, same great experience. Got the goldfish in the goblet...classy af.

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    12 days ago

    Friendly staff, great food. Lots of outdoor and indoor seating. Fun, laid back ambiance.

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    22 days ago

    Excellent staff, good music & crawfish!! They couldn't have been more helpful!! A unique place with a Fabulous backyard!

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    Thank you, Allen! Glad you enjoyed yourself

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    Too heavy in the communist talk. HOWEVER the ambience was good other than the commies. The bar tender was very nice.

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    Perfect place to gather with friends and have a memorable evening. Lots of areas to hang out. Full bar and really good pop-up food places

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    cool spot, the bartender cooked us food close to close, and it was really good. give them a try

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    9 years ago

    Really good tacos. Love the vibe. And how can you not love a place that give lives you goldfish in a pretty glass bowl?

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