Nice people. Great food, especially if you need a break from the standard Creole fare. Big wine…read morelist. The courtyard and the sidewalk tables are really nice. One caveat: Don't walk in looking for 'Creole-Cajun' stuff. Try one of the house-made soups or the cheese board.

A quiet and unassuming place just off Bourbon Street. Great quality, great people, and not overly…read moreloud. Don't miss the Bacon happy hour.

We had just finished up having drinks and appetizers across the street at Restaurant Revolution,…read morewhen a brass band paraded by in the pouring rain and ducked into this wine bar. We joined them in the courtyard, which had a giant canopy set up overhead protecting them (and us) from the pouring rain. It was such a fun, impromptu, New Orleans experience, dancing to the band and enjoying a wonderful glass of wine and champagne cocktail from the bar. They have a very extensive wine list, over 50 wines by the glass, many reasonably priced. It has an upscale, luxurious, yet comfortable vibe. It is small, so fills up quickly. Really wonderful time here on our first night of Jazzfest.

A hidden gym in the middle of the crazy New Orleans French Quarter…read more If you like the feel of a British pub, bookshelves, personal booze, bins, leather sofas, and leather chairs, look no further. Patrick serves a wonderful traditional Sazerac. We stopped by after enjoying preservation hall jazz for a cocktail to relax. A second hidden gem, Patrick's is connected and has a interior entrance to a beautiful courtyard. You can sit and enjoy your drink, in the relaxing courtyard. We sat in the courtyard, looking up to see stars over our head. I'm always amazed that in the courtyard. It is quiet the noise of bourbon street and festivities in the streets are eliminated. Enjoy your drink, relax, and enjoy Patrick's excellent bar.

Visited Doris Metropolitan in New Orleans for a celebratory dinner, and the experience delivered…read more We started with the octopus appetizer, which was one of the better starters of the night. Rich, layered, and well-balanced with fresh elements that worked together on the plate. For entrées, we had a variety of cuts, including the Australian Wagyu, ribeye, butcher's cut, and lamb chops. The Wagyu stood out immediately. High quality, great sear, and finished tableside, which added to the overall experience without taking away from the food itself. Each steak was cooked precisely to temperature and full of flavor. The lamb chops paired with carrots and brussels were well executed and balanced. The sides complemented the meal well and did not feel like afterthoughts. You can also see their in-house dry aging setup, which speaks to the level of detail they put into their steak program. It shows in the final product. The drinks were solid across the board. The Old Fashioned and bourbon selections paired well with the meal and matched the food's quality. Service by Noelle was attentive and responsive throughout the night. Everything flowed well, and we were taken care of without feeling rushed or hovered over. This is not a casual dinner spot, but for a celebration or a night where you want a full experience, Doris Metropolitan absolutely delivers.

Not actually sure about the food or ambiance about this place because in retrospect, the attitude…read moreof the bartender who "served" us is all we can remember. It started the moment we walked in. Glancing at the hostess, asking "OK to sit at the bar?", getting a nod, sitting down. An experience we've done in hundreds of restaurants. (We had reservations for a table but often prefer the bar.) The bartender -- whom we believe was named Mike -- started off his interaction with new customers as follows. "Did you check with the hostess?" I nodded in the affirmative, apparently that wasn't enough. "Check with the hostess", he ordered. I got up, went over the hostess stand, and confirmed, this time so "Mike" could see, that it was OK for us to sit at a half-empty bar. (In retrospect, we should have gotten up and walked out immediately, but it was late and even in the Quarter most places were closing for dinner.) You see, Mike clearly didn't want to be working that night. He was rude, inattentive, and condescending. And not just to us, to everyone seated at the bar. Slow making drinks, slow asking for orders, seething contempt for his customers. One time we asked to see a drink menu to decide on a new drink, he said, and this is a direct quote, "Do you want to see it or do you want to review it?" Mike's behavior was clearly well-known to the staff, because another staff member, who was off-shift and next to us at the bar, witnessed this behavior and arranged for a free dessert on the house (classy move on her part). She confided in us that Mike's pretty much always like that, but that he's a buddy of the general manager so seemingly un-fireable. Well, here's hoping someone reads this and thinks the better of Doris Metropolitan, or at least sitting at the bar. Unless you think service you'd get in a Paris tourist trap cafe is appropriate for a high-end steakhouse, you're better off spending your hard-earned money elsewhere.

After being denied service for our reservation at Antoine's due to "someone's" dress code not…read moremeeting their standard, we were glad to find out that the attached Hermes Bar offers the exact same menu daily after 5 pm. Claimed the last two empty bar seats, and had very fun and accomodating service from the bar staff (no dress code required). From $8 HH drink specials to brabant potatoes, oysters Rockefeller, shrimp remoulade and the truly over the top Baked Alaska, we enjoyed the most decadent bar meal I've ever had by far. So if you like Antoine's menu but not their stuffy atmosphere, then Hermes Bar is where you belong.

We simply stopped in to have a drink and soak up some local color and history at the beautiful bar…read moreassociated with the famous Antoine's Restaurant. Our bartender was Garrett and he was a wealth of knowledge regarding the bar and Antoine's. Numerous presidents have dined in the famous Presidential Room in Antoine's. I had a nice sparkling Rose and my husband picked up a delcious Paradise Park Lager made by Urban South Brewery in New Orleans. It was so good. The atmosphere inside is decadent with rich woods and cool tiled floors. You can order bites from Antoine's to have at Hermes Bar if you aren't dressed for Antoine's or if you are wanting a more chill environment. I would definitely return to this great bar.

This place wasn't packed, even on a weekend night. We stopped by this place taking one of the local…read moreghost tours at night. What you will notice is the thing that is most exciting about this place isn't the ghost stories, not the drinks, not the staff, but it is the bathroom door. Yep, the bathroom door. Here it is, and it looks like a bookshelf. You can see about the 3rd row down, there is a space where you can see a stick figure sideways, and that is the handle to the bathroom. Pretty cute. Had to use the bathroom here and it was a wrap and on to the next spot. Of course we tried the drinks, but it was a pretty basic bar, so nothing more to brag about there.

Nice little hole in the wall bar in the middle of the French Quarter has a secret bookshelf to open…read morethe bathroom doors. barrel chested big bearded bartenders. Couple of slot machines in the corner and dammit if you can't take all your drinks to go walk around New Orleans with a drink in your hand nothing like Tampa that's for sure. I think I saw a pool table and there were some regulars in there it's a cool vibe, but I definitely go there if you're looking for some cheap drinks ' cause everywhere else else is tourist as fuck.

Fetiche Nola is a cocktail bar near Bourbon Street where you can have a drink in one of their…read morefetish-themed lounges. There's a balcony that you can relax on for free, with visuals of intimate activities that range from BDSM to DDLG (Daddy dom/Little girl). Needless to say, this wouldn't be suitable for anyone who isn't comfortable with that kind of artwork. This place advertises burlesque shows and "Shibari", however I did not see any of that during my visit. I do not dock points though because I'm certain there's a schedule that shows when these events occur. If you're interested in seeing one, best to make sure when they're taking place. There are security cameras all over the bar so this location can remain sex-positive and safe for guests. After ordering myself a drink, I chose to relax in their bright pink room with the large bean bag and teddy bear. This was my favorite spot for its light-hearted and playful atmosphere, although the room next to it was pretty exciting as well--with its black-and-white paintings of kinky exhibitionists. During my visit, I noticed that there was a collection of leftover glasses from previous guests. Since it was a slow Sunday night, I thought there would've been ample time for an employee to clean up that area beforehand. There was one barista that night, and while she was kind and made excellent cocktails, her voice was really low--making it difficult to hear her over the music. I'm glad the bar was empty, or else I may have not been able to hear her properly. Aside from those minor concerns with cleanliness and communication, I'd still say to give Fetiche Nola a shot if you're looking for a unique place to start off a long night of partying. With its creative cocktail selection along with its sexually inclusive vibes, you could be sure to have one heck of a time!

The owner is amazing!!!! The staff is great! It's right off Bourbon st. It's a fetish bar. The…read morerooms are cool and interesting, very beautiful! (This actually was one of my favorite bars besides his other bar!! High Grace-make sure u get a coupon for it here.) Found this bar by accident and so glad I did. Bartender will make and throw any drink together and they are so good. Have a food truck in back (reviewed it already but can't remember the name). It's been since June when I was there for my birthday but Kristie's room story behind it, she had known them or worked for them but she had passed away (RIP & I thought it was cool because her name is my name spelled exactly the same way. ) would totally go here all the time!!

Phenomenal deviled eggs and the shrimp and grits -- recommended by Zack. Zack was absolutely…read moreamazing and provided awesome service.

Great spot for a quick bite…read more We ordered: - AB+ sazerac - O- blackberry mojito; sooo yummy, but don't drink with a straw (seeds at the bottom of the glass) - shrimp and grits; hands down the BEST thing I ate my entire visit in NOLA - dracula burger; the meat was good but the bread was way too thick Molly was our server and she was really nice!

Cafe Amelie is very popular with its charming courtyard, and also a beautiful interior, although it…read morecan get loud inside. Reservations are available 60 days in advance, and we booked exactly 60 days out and were grateful to have a lovely table in the courtyard on a perfect Sunday morning on the last day of Jazzfest. My husband got the breakfast sandwich, served on a croissant, which was delicious. I had the Couchon de Lait pork sandwich with side salad. I know it's very popular, but it was too salty and heavy for me. Bananas Foster waffles looked great, as did eggs Benedict. Reasonably priced. Really lovely way to start the day.

We made a last minute reservation at Cafe Amelie after a tour ended. We had passed by it and it…read morelooked so cute and cozy inside. It was Taco Tuesday and a pop up night by the chef so we did not have the usual dinner menu. At first I was disappointed because I was not necessarily in the mood for Mexican and I had already decided on something from the menu online. We chose shrimp tacos and the brisket melt and decided to split them. We had our child with us so the option for her would be a cheese quesadilla. The food took a bit to come out - close to 40-45 minutes. When the food arrived our child had a veggie quesadilla instead of cheese. We could not wait the same amount of time for the correct order so we said we would feed her later. However the chef made one immediately. I appreciated the care they took with making the correction for us. Our food was fantastic! The tacos had a lot of shrimp and were so flavorful. The shrimp were also smaller so it made it easier to eat while ensuring shrimp in all the bites. I can't stand huge shrimp that fall out resulting in eating tortilla and garnish for the majority of bites. The brisket melt was so so good. My daughter (who can be limited in food repertoire) tried it and loved it. She then decided this was the best restaurant of our trip after those few bites. The ambiance is so cozy and warm. I loved the vibe and decor - almost like being in your Southern aunt's dining room. We will definitely plan to return when we head back to New Orleans to try the original menu or even another pop up if they have one.

Went during their brunch time and it was pretty busy but we were able to get a table easily at…read moretheir indoor seating. Looking around, the place was so pretty and green, with a lot of natural lighting due to there being many windows and open doors. Once we sat our waiter came and once he heard it was our first time there, he instantly offered recommendations to us and gave us plenty of time to order. I ordered the Cubano sandwhich, crawfish beignets, and regular beignets. Everything was so good! The sandwhich came with fries as part of the order and they were crispy to perfection. The crawfish beignets are more like hush puppies though so keep that in mind! The regular beignets had a good flasky crust to them and were so pillowy. I would definitely come back to try their dinner menu!

We were here before a show at Smoothie King. This place was in walking distance from our hotel and…read moreto the Smoothie King. We did an early seating of 3:30 and this place was BUSY!! Lots of seating indoor and out! It has a relaxed but hip atmosphere! I forgot to get pictures but we had cocktails, appetizers and entrees. Everything was very good! Our server was very attentive and hustling to keep all her tables happy! Mission accomplished ma'am The truffle fries were outstanding along with the red fish amandine, shrimp risotto, short ribs, and fig and goat cheese flat bread! Not sure of the parking because we walked. If you go make a reservation, it's a must!! Drinks Apps Entrees Staff Location I definitely recommend and will be back! Cheers

I typically have to be in a legit French Quarter state of mind to opt for drinking or dining there,…read morebut being that it's often central to where my friends want to meet, I have my usual spots. I'll be choosing Effervescence (if it's open... limited hours, especially given that it closes at 4pm on Sundays), Peychaud's or its neighbor, the Will and the Way if I'm with beer drinkers (ie, my husband) or Patrick's Bar Vin. Latitude 29 if I'm yearning for a Pandan Painkiller. Spots where loud party people tend to avoid. I'm happy to add another spot to the list, Le Bouchon! Especially if I'm really in the need of peace and quiet. It's lovely in here, reminiscent of a European wine grocery with a pretty spot in the rear for sitting. It's so intimate and quiet, a peaceful reprieve from the hustle and bustle through the back windows where one looks out upon the French Market. The service is top notch, with a friendly chill bartender and a chef who pops out to make sure everything is OK. I met my friend here on a late Sunday afternoon and felt really welcome, without it being too overbearing as it may happen when a place is on the quieter side. It would be amazing if there were a single vegan option on the menu... even chips or salted nuts or taralli so that us plant based folks could stay longer and not drink wine on an empty stomach. I have two generous glasses of a perfect rosé. We appreciated the selection of wines by the glass. Bonus: you can also pick up a lovely bottle of wine (admittedly, I didn't get a chance to peruse the wall of wine) to take home!

Great place for wine and charcuterie away from the hustle and bustle. Nice for a stop before a…read moredinner or for a more casual wine and light menu food. Quiet and nicely decorated. Our server Eric was very courteous and nice! Nice selection of wines.