A great addition to the Uptown dining scene--a true neighborhood gem, almost a "Clancy's 2.0," with the original just a block away. We visited on Saturday night of the final Jazz Fest weekend. Despite reserving weeks in advance, we were seated outdoors--but on a beautiful night, it worked out perfectly. The menu leans locally sourced with a French accent. Cocktails were excellent--especially the Agave Maria! Standouts included the duck confit, the salads (which are generous--definitely share), and the pecan-crusted fish of the day. Service was excellent throughout. All in, dinner for four came to about $450 including tip--and felt well worth it. read more

I would go back just for the deviled eggs! The tobiko gave them a delightful pop and flavor. I love sushi, so I was sold on that. My steak was well seasoned and cooked to the perfect temperature. The mocktails were refreshing, and the service was great. The restaurant was a bit louder than expected, but I can get past that. read more

Patois Restaurant - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We sat at the bar last night and had a terrific dinner. In fact, I've been in New Orleans a month and Patois is my new favorite; sssSShhh! The bartender, whose name we failed to get, was bar perfection; friendly, attentive, didn't hover; she knows her profession. We started with the Deviled Eggs which you may be rolling your eyes at a dish we all make; not like these Deviled Eggs. They were delish, not sweet, topped with green colored tobiko and topped off with a fried wonton. Would love to have an order this morning.....We had a late lunch, so we shared two appetizers and a dessert. We had the Grilled Shrimp and the Creole Tomato Salad. Both were excellent! The grilled shrimp comes in a small cast iron skillet and is swaddled in the most delectable sauce that includes fresh corn, thinly sliced charred okra (yummy). For the tomato salad, it was stacked with beautiful, thick slices of Creole tomatoes with fluffy, delicious ricotta in between. The restaurant filled up quickly and I highly recommend reservations. We'll definitely be back and I'm trying the Duck Confit Salad next. read more

This is a very cute neighborhood restaurant that has a cozy and comforting feel. We started with the deviled eggs and they were expertly flavored with a sushi-like vibe. The soup of the day was pumpkin with crab claws. Delicious combo, but it did include claws with bones. The roasted chicken and sides were good and well-cooked and enjoyable. The pecan crusted fish was good, but I wished the pecans were more crumbly instead of whole, but that could be a personal preference. It also could have used more of the Meunière sauce. The service was great and the staff were very friendly and casual which made the elevated dining experience less intimidating. read more

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From the moment we made our reservation to the moment we walked out the door it was perfection!!! We had a complicated reservation that required some changes and yet Liz was patient and accommodating throughout the process. When we arrived she seemed to know us as the problem children and yet made us feel like we were special in all the best of ways. Our servers were all so personable and kind. They were chatty and seemed to have all the time in world for us, in spite of the busy evening with full tables. The recommendations were once again on point and the portions were generous, too! We had pumpkin and crab soup, fish dip, fried cauliflower, hangar steak, the red fish special, pork chop, and the eggplant Parmesan. Our dishes were passed around the table and none of us could decide which was best! The only sad part was we were too full for dessert...truly cannot wait to return. But first the leftovers for lunch today!! And they will be a wonderful reminder of a perfect meal last night.... read more

Patois Restaurant - Agave Maria cocktail. Spicy and sweet!! A cocktail worth venerating! - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This place was so elegant and Cozy. We were greeted at the door and seated as soon as we walked in. Our waiters Bert was very attentive to our table. With each meal Bert changed out our utensils and kept our water glasses filled. The food was delicious, mouthwatering also with the perfect glass of wine with each course. I had the grit-cakes then stuff catfish dessert peach pie!!! 10 out of 10 on this place Bert wins the best waiter of all time read more

Patois Restaurant - Stuff catfish - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Lively spot with excellent food and killer drinks! First time there and I'd recommend for sure.

Bussin food. great, fast service. waiters were super nice. shoutout Sean! ambiance was mega with great music and friendly people all around!

The food here is good but not over the top. The restaurant is very loud so it's hard to carry on a conversation without yelling. We had the mussels, scallop special and pork chop. My scallops looked like they had water spilled on them while my friends did not. It was odd. read more

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Incredible food and incredible service. This was such a great spot. It seems like it's one of those "local" spots, but if you're visiting, I highly recommend making the trip. read more

I live nearby but haven't been here for a long time. Went for brunch recently and it was as delicious as I remembered! We had the puff pastry, a fried oyster special, the much-touted gnocchi, and the Cuban madame. Everything was excellent including the fries with the sandwich. The gnocchi lived up to the hype and was very decadent. The puff pastry insides had a great flavor- the outer shell was a smidge burnt for my taste. Service was lovely and the rooms are sunny and cheerful. read more

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I wish I could take credit for finding this place. Thanks to "Alexx_Robinson" from Instagram post. Decided to try it for restaurant week. A few of the items on the menu weren't on the regular menu so I had to try it. We had to make an early reservation so that was a good sign meaning all the good times were already booked. From the time we walked in we knew this restaurant screamed elegance and quality. I never order gumbo at restaurants but it was an option and wanted to try everything. So my girls got the gritcake with shrimp heaven on a plate and I got the gumbo. That dark roux and sausage oh my God! We were the only black ppl in there the entire time but was never uncomfortable or felt unwelcome. Bert our waiter was wonderful! Our tab was pretty expensive because we also got the wine pairing but it was worth every penny! read more

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If you want to go to a restaurant with scrumptious food and superb service, Patois is the place for you. From beginning to end our waiter Caelan and others were extremely attentive. I love trying new dishes and the fried sardines was an explosive blend of flavors. The soup special was so good, I wanted to take a container home. One can sit inside or outside. I highly recommend if you are visiting New Orleans. read more

We absolutely loved getting out of the touristy area. This is a true gem. Food was perfect, waiter was helpful with not only the menu here but also helping us with other restaurants we may want to try while on vacation. A local recommended this restaurant to me and said it was one of the best places they've eaten in the country and I agree. read more

Such a hidden jewel. My husband and I often say we could live in New Orleans 100 years and still could not try every restaurant. This quiet, quaint restaurant is located uptown right across the street from the Ft Laurel sign. It's a must you make a reservation. Our waiter, Bert, was simply amazing: friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable of the menu. We chose to try the restaurant week menu with the wine paring. First course we had the shrimp and grit cake and the smoked chicken and sausage gumbo. The flavors of the sausage, shrimp and roux were simply divine. The grit cake came with shrimp and succotash which was such a savory combination. Paired with the Prosecco was the perfect touch. Second course we had the stuffed fish and the lamb chops. The fish was stuffed with an andouille dressing and was served with asparagus. The lamb chops were cooked to perfection, served with a charred eggplant puree, Wild rice and crispy chick peas: chefs kiss. The fish was paired with a chardonnay and a priorat with the lamb chops: both complimentary to its entrée. Dessert was a peach upside down cake with ice cream and served with a Nieeport White Port that was the cherry ontop a phenomenal meal. We're definitely planning to dine again. read more

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Sat at the tight, small bar and received excellent service. As an app, we tried the deviled eggs. They were delicious. We then ordered wine by the glass (both very nice) and split the pecan crusted fish. They divided it for us delightfully well, and the portions still seemed generous enough for us. We live here in New Orleans, and this was the best fish (Almandine-ish Style) I've put in my mouth in a hot minute. I keep wanting one more bite; hours later. Patois is an immensely charming, well run, must visit in NOLA. Make a reservation, as the place is relatively small. One of my top 5 for gumbo as well, very dark roux...Chicken- andouille when they have it, as I'm allergic to shellfish. Love Patois! read more

Love this place! A group of four of us were in town visiting for the weekend doing the food tour. We came across writing to this place and it sounded great. It certainly lived up to expectations. The pecan encrusted drum was excellent. I had the beef short ribs. they were, cubed with a light smattering of a macaroni style pasta in when I think it is a a beer and red wine reduction sauce. I'm eating it was tender and extraordinary! Our group, I'll give this place a resounding thumbs up! The service was great and the atmosphere was nice and comfortable. We will definitely come back here next time. read more

Patois Restaurant - Pecan encrusted black drum. - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Always a pleasure eating at Patois. Friendly, knowledgeable staff paired with fantastic dishes for all at our table made for a great evening. We were stuffed but had to try dessert because they were just too amazing to pass up. Excellent all around. read more

Love this place! It came highly recommended. Can't believe we have never tried it prior to last night. The pecan crusted redfish was as fine a dish as I've had in NOLA. Very cool place and wonderful staff. Our waitress made our entire night! read more

My meal at Patois was okay. I started with the Fried Cauliflower which was good and very filling! My meal consisted of the Gnocchi and Five Spice Duck Confit Leg Salad. The Gnocchi was a bit weird to me. I typically love crab but the crab flavor wasn't good at all. Now the Duck Leg Confit Salad was everything!! Everything about it was perfect! It had an Asian flavor to it and was so fresh and flavorful. I'd definitely return for that dish alone. My table thought that the cocktails were terrible across the board. Patois should taste the drinks and rethink the recipes. Or it's possible that the bartender was off that night. Either way, we were disappointed. Also worth noting, parking is on the street and I suggest avoiding the restroom. It was clean, but soooo tiny and hard to move around without bumping against things. read more

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We went here for brunch a few years ago which was delicious. So we decided to have a dinner date night. It's a perfect place for a date night. We sat by the window which was very nice. I had a Pinot Grigio wine which was very good. We started the meal with the delicious bread basket. I would recommend that if you like bread. Our entrees were the paneed pork chop and crusted redfish. These entrees were amazing. We will definitely be back. Our waiter, Kaiden, was so nice and helpful when we were deciding on our entrees. read more

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One of my favorite places that I ate in NoLa! The crawfish & grits was heaven- could've had 2! My friend said hers was a bit salty but that's grits haha I also liked my seafood gumbo. I had the salted dove, which wasn't what I expected, but still good. Refreshing and strong, but not too much of a bite. I'll definitely be back on my next visit! read more

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The gnocchi was amazing. The deviled eggs were great. The crusted fish dish was so delicious. My duck was overcooked and mealy. My son's filet was medium and not medium rare. Those two entrees were disappointing. In their favor, the price of the duck was removed from my bill. read more

Good Friday brunch-- what a superb idea! I absolutely love the atmosphere at Patois. It has an upscale feel to it but it also feels like you are welcome as you are, so I guess you might call it classy casual? I ordered a fresh squeezed mimosa, the sweetbreads, and the duck confit salad as my entree. The sweetbreads were nicely cooked with a nice crisp on the outside and the grits were possibly the best I've ever had. It was accompanied by a smokey crawfish sauce that was perfect with the offal. The salad was delicious with fennel, walnuts, and apple, but the duck was obviously the star with a crust so crunchy it was like a duck chicharrón. The bill was a bit pricey for a salad, an appetizer and a drink ($55 when all was said and done) but we knew that going in. I had a lovely time with my friends and would recommend Patois to anyone wanting an upscale French meal. read more

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Wow! What's not to like about this place? Nestled in a residential neighborhood, the ambiance is classy -casual, the food is out of this world, and the service was excellent. Do not miss! read more

Took at least 50 minutes to get my food once I did it was undercooked and once I got another the fish was horrible with no seasoning and I decided to give it another chance came back and got a burger a different time it was also disgusting the I mean even the ketchup was terrible how do you mess that up in short save yourself do not eat here read more

Found this place by mistake, and was glad I did. Great food and service. I had the fish special and it was delicious! Best dinner I had in three days in NOLA. read more

Service was ok except our server did not know if they had Calvados and the bartender did not know to warm the glass. Steak au pouive was disappointing. I wanted a beautiful char on the steak and I got it and it was a perfect medium rare but I wanted the fond, deglazed with brand and cream with toasted peppercorns. All I could taste was pepper. Totally ruined the dish. Could not eat it Not worth the hype read more

Recently returned to this dining establishment. This neighborhood bistro was really on its game on this particular night. Sat at the bar. Was waited on by the bartender, attentive and a consummate professional. The bourbon and basil based concoction was OFF THE CHAIN! Starters and entrees were voluminously represented. I went a bit overboard. Bread service was fresh, house made, and exceptional. I never take bread home, but did this time! Moved onto jar packed Chicken liver pate preserved with a "lid" of duck fat with house-made "fried" saltines with an assortment of house made jam, mustard all EXCELLENT! Had to try the duck and andouille gumbo. Dark flavorful roux with a dash of heat. Perfect "callas" like ball of rice. Delish! The entree was gulf fresh Drum with pecans and browned butter over haricot verts-perfectly cooked and flavorful. Dessert-Crème Brûlée with an excellently formed crust. This all took place in a charming converted uptown home. Really a beautiful evening. read more

I dined at Patois to celebrate my delayed 2020 graduation and it was a wonderful experience. The food was amazing! The service was excellent! The restaurant was unique and you can tell that great care was taken with detail. We ordered appetizers: deviled eggs and fried cauliflower , entrees: fish, dessert : chocolate boudini. I truly enjoyed the experience and will be back. read more

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Excellent food and service! Delicious wine. I had the duck confit salad- yummy! My daughter had steak frites which was also delicious! Intimate space- perfect read more

We went here for Valentine's Day! My Fiancé found this place and surprised me. I had never heard of it, and I am someone who does extensive research on restaurants all across the city. The restaurant is not huge at all which gives it a romantic feel. For drinks we got the Doctor's orders and the Patois punch. They were both awesome!! As for appetizers I had to have the grilled shrimp, while my fiancé opted for the gumbo. The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, while the gumbo had an amazing roux. Some of the best gumbo in the city. For entrees we got the butter crusted grouper and the veal piccata. The grouper has this AMAZING SAUCE. I don't even know how to describe it. Just get it, it is the best fish I have ever had. However, my veal piccata was supbar. It was very dry.... I have had better piccata at the Cheesecake Factory honestly. Which is the reason for the four stars. There were no Valentine's specials or anything that made it extra romantic. Oh I almost forgot about the bread!!! The bread is to die for! It is pillowy and crisp and a little sweet. Dip it in the shrimp sauce for a great time!!!! read more

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CAN IT GET ANY BETTER? It's 1PM on a hot August Friday afternoon with storms threatening, most folks are still at work wishing they were already gone for the weekend. And I, one of the very few, am snug under the AC at the Patois Bar sipping on an Old Fashioned. My vacation began an hour ago. OUTSTANDING DARK ROUX On the seafood gumbo with charred okra (see pic). It is part of this year's best $20 Coolinary lunch. The 12 ounce prime beef cheeseburger with house pickles and dressing was delicious and two meals. read more

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The place was a wonderful, inviting spot to meet two new colleagues for dinner. The server was super knowledgeable about the menu and very helpful. The food was delicious. I had the braised short rib entree that very tender and filling. My colleagues enjoyed their food as well including some shrimp and a boudin duck. The bread basket offers 3 different types of bread, all fresh and flavorful. It's a small place and can get loud at times. Recommend reservations. read more

I went here for Coolinary and the food was delicious. It is a cute restaurant in the middle of a neighborhood. While the food was good I felt like the entree portion was a little smaller than it should've been. I ordered the curried cauliflower, the shrimp, and the peach ice cream. -Curried Cauliflower: the curried cauliflower was INCREDIBLE. My favorite part of the meal. It was deliciously prepared and on a bed of tzatziki. I would definitely recommend this dish if you go here. -Shrimp: the shrimp was good but felt like a small entree portion, maybe because it was a coolinary dish but I felt it could've been more generous. -Peach ice cream: the ice cream was fresh and had chunks if peaches in it. I really enjoyed it! Overall, great service and tasty food! read more

Patois Restaurant - Curried Cauliflower - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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What a beautiful day to brunch and a beautiful spot to enjoy. Patois is all the French feels nestled in the heart of the Audubon area. My brunch group enjoyed an amazing brunch here today with amazing service. Our server Caylen [hope I spelled that correctly] was welcoming, professional, knowledgeable and personable. He definitely got the full Brunchin Babes Nola experience because when we get together, we're an experience within itself. The food and drinks were amazingly presented and executed. Flavorful, eye catching and satisfying. We thoroughly enjoyed our brunch experience here and look forward to returning for lunch or dinner. read more

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Don't know what happened here but tonite we had a terrible meal . Been here many times before but this was uniformly bad fare. Service was good but the dishes were terrible. A bolognese appetizer looked like it was cooked yesterday with the pasta hard and dry at The edges. Two servings of pecan crusted trout were not only way over cooked but tasted far from fresh and sorely in need of a sauce. The hanger steak was shoe leather on top of some soggy vegetables. Disappointing to say the least. Waiter was great. read more

We went to Patois with a group of four and no one was disappointed. The drinks were phenomenal - we had wine and craft cocktails. The cocktails were well done, creative and flavorful. We tried the gumbo. It was delicious, but not our favorite in New Orleans but worth having regardless. We were also sold on their smoked duck with carrots. I cannot adequately express how unbelievably good it was. After leaving NOLA, a coworker asked where I would recommend during his trip south and without hesitation I told him Patois. read more

Very quaint and charming restaurant in a wonderful neighborhood. Food was amazing. Gnocchi, Crispy andouille bolognese & scallops... all 3 dishes were wonderful as well as the wine and drinks. read more

Patois Restaurant - Andouille crispy sausage bolagnaise - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Blah. Honestly would have gone with a 2 star rating if it wasn't for the varied opinions in our party. First of all, it was far as _____! We were staying on Canal near Bourbon and it was quite a hike from there. The restaurant sits on a corner the middle of nowhereland, surrounded by homes. It is adorable and looks like a gutted house converted into a restaurant. Checked in and got seated right away. The first thing I noticed was that it was hot. Temperature varied all night but never got cooler than, I would say, 77/78. Our table was all the way in the back in the upper section. It is really cute and quaint. The diners were very well dressed with most men wearing a sports coat/jeans mix and ladies mostly in dresses. Elegant yet casual vibe throughout. Wine list is mostly made up of French selections. No usual good West Coast suspects to be found. We started with the octopus and gnocchi. They were OK. Ate it because I was hungry but nothing I will dream about or crave to have ever again. The cheese plate was spectacular as was the plating. Kudos there! The fettuccine was bland in my taste but my husband really dug it. Not sure why. The scallop was also uneventful though the risotto and corn fritter it came with were really good. Others in our party had the ribs, lamb and duck and opinions were also similar: bland. Service was great. Our waiter was patient with our rowdy table so that's always good to have. Dessert was a big fail and probably why I would give it 2 stars given I am big on happy endings. Food people! Talking about food right now. A place with bad dessert is a no go for me. We figured we would try the Creole Cream Cheese ice cream, bread pudding and chocolate crepe. A-L-L-A-V-E-R-A-G-E. What gave us the biggest laugh was the Creole cream cheese ice cream. Let's see. It tasted like icy textured cream cheese. You could have called it cream cheese ice cream without the "Creole" in front of it and that would have been good enough. Adding the Creole to us meant it would have some kind of twist or highlight. Nope. Just cream cheese ice cream. White, plain and boring. Add some fruit to it and then we "begin" to talk about it being a good dessert. Very disappointing. The bathrooms have these double tiny doors that don't latch correctly. You feel like you are a second away from someone walking in on you or from them flying open. When we were done they were nice to call us a cab for our journey back to the hotel area. If I lived there I would certainly give them another chance to make a first impression. Since I don't, I can tell you that if I ever visit NOLA again I will not make that effort! read more

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