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The Basin Lakeview

3.9 (33 reviews)
InexpensiveLounges
Open • 11:00 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)

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THE BASIN LAKEVIEW ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Intimate
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Jacqueline D.

Favorite Dive. Great place to watch the saints play. They have an assortment of bar games and a great pool table. Not to mention the back patio makes you feel like you are on vacation. I hesitate posting because it's a hidden gem that I would almost like to keep to myself.

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Catherine C.

Preface, it's 7PM on a Saturday and there are 8 people in here. But the sheer emptiness makes it even better. This is totally a locals bar. They have seven TVs, one pool table, and the kind of drink prices that make you smile. Only issue is the smoke, but if you can get over that, you're golden. Definitely coming back here!

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Marielle S.

This is a pretty laid back neighborhood bar. Like other bars in this area, everyone seems to know each other and the place is friendly. There are pool tables, if you like to play and there's a fairly decent beer selection. On the day I was here I was just grabbing a quick drink with some friends and we sat at the bar and chatted with the bartender for a bit. The service was good, but it wasn't really packed when I was here, so I don't know how service is when there's a crowd.

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8 years ago

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4 months ago

Steaks are great if the pot heads aren't cooking. packed place and the steaks come out fast. slow night and the steaks take over an hour.

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2 years ago

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2 years ago

I went on Steak night!!!! Great food and price. Service was great. Dog friendly patio

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6 years ago

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3 years ago

Cool duck off spot to take a date. Bartenders are great and the regulars aren't bad like other places!

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4 years ago

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12 years ago

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7 years ago

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7 years ago

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3 years ago

it's a great enivorment the food is great it's just an overall great place to be. i love it.

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10 years ago

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5 years ago

Rick is literally the coolest bartender. Basin wouldn't be basin without this dude fr lol hilarious and hospitable

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5 years ago

Rick and George keep the place rocking. If there was a place to be it's The Basin. Let the Tullamore D.E.W. REIGIN!

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8 years ago

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11 years ago

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12 years ago

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5 years ago

Horrible service -- drinks are not great either but the pricing is fair I guess. Will not be going back

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9 years ago

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10 years ago

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10 years ago

Always a great time. Great prices on beers and has a intimate lakeview crowd. Cheers to the Basin!

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11 years ago

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8 years ago

Love this place, great atmosphere, great service. Love Sarah she's awesome. Crawfish on Friday evenings are delish!

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“Happy hour 4-7 Monday-Friday, red beans on Monday, steak night (AMAZING) on Wednesdays, & Boiled shrimp (crawfish when in season) on Fridays!”

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4.1(17 reviews)
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Heard about this place on tik tok. Found a deal on Groupon. One includes a drink but I got the…read morebasic one since I don't drink so early in the day. Guide greets you when you walk in and is close by throughout your experience. You learn about the history , there are plenty of touch free experiences which are cool. I liked learning about the foods and how to prepare them at this counter. Going up the elevator was cool bc there is a short video on your way up. The view was amazing from the inside and that's where you take a pic The highest level is when you go outside , it's very windy so you couldn't really enjoy it for long. There is a small deli to get snacks or your drink. On your way out, you look at the pic that you take which is worth it. You get three pics for $30 in front of nice backgrounds. Comes w the digitals which you could have enlarged or share . Definitely worth it. I've been coming to Mew Orleans for years but there's nothing wrong with having professional pics. The photographer is very nice as well. Great staff and experience.

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Best Eggs Benedict I've had in awhile. Nicolas is fantastic and helps make this place extra…read morespecial. Service is always 10/10. Not a tourist trap, I'm on the best bank and always visit the lounge. Typically with restaurants so beautiful you're paying for the atmosphere not the food. You always get both at the Roosevelt!

What a beautiful evening at the Fountain Lounge. Terriona attended to my table quickly and she…read moreefficiently shared about the daily specials. I ultimately ordered the Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with butternut squash risotto. The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were rich and creamy. Also, Eddie kept my water glass filled and made me feel special and welcomed. The ambiance at the Fountain Lounge is classic luxury. Plus, the staff is always on point. They even remembered my special occasion when I last dined there. Plus, the team was attentive and quite friendly. My only complaint is that the piano is no longer there. Apparently, the powers that be decided to remove the soul of the restaurant. In the days of old, a pianist played sets during dinner. Not only did it make guests truly appreciate the musical style of New Orleans, but the melodic music also drew others into the restaurant. What a shame to have lost the heart and soul of the restaurant. Yet, the staff does their best to create a warm and welcoming environment, while the chefs provide truly top notch cuisine. Whether staying at the Roosevelt or simply enjoying the French Quarter, the Fountain Lounge is a perfect place to enjoy delicious cuisine and top notch service.

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This was a nice place to chill after checking into our room at the International House Hotel. In…read morefact, this is their stylish hotel bar next to the lobby, so after we checked in and took a much-needed power nap, Jamie W and I felt it was time for a cocktail to kick off our weekend in New Orleans. Still a bit jet lagged, I'm glad we stuck around since the online reviews looked promising. Even though they had seating areas available, we just sat at the front end of the bar. There was a menu of carefully curated craft cocktails which impressed us with their meticulous detail (Photo 5). The bartender was patiently describing the ones that piqued our interest the most. Jamie ordered the $17 Moon Goddess, a tantalizing Senegalese-inspired tall drink mixing gin, sherry, almond, coconut water, and moon bitters (Photo 10). The hibiscus sugar rim lent a tropical sweetness that was welcome in the midst of a brisk autumn. I went for a jazzier libation, the $17 Barons Thirst, a throat-warming blend of bourbon, rum, sherry, passionfruit, coffee, and lime (Photo 8). With Haitian roots, it came amusingly with a lit cinnamon "cigar" that served as a swizzle stick. Both provided potent flavors, so we decided to have an alcohol-free second round, refreshing $10 Coco Margaritas with non-alcoholic mezcal, coconut, and lime (Photo 9). It was a nice introduction to our Nawlins night. COCKTAILS - 5 stars...thoughtfully created cocktails with quality ingredients AMBIANCE - 4 stars...chill vibe, not that spacious, gets a bit crowded as the evening progresses SERVICE - 4 stars...attentive, patient TOTAL - 4 stars...a great way to get your NOLA spirit in gear RELATED - Exploring New Orleans? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/kh-rxp4CKU

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Dirty martini

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Photo 3: Seating area

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