The Ridgeway of Old Metairie was an excellent choice for our 50th Anniversary Celebration. Staff…read moremember Tina LaBeaud was a most thoughtful and creative event planner, the food was excellent (many positive reviews by guests), and the young professionals who worked the event could not have been more helpful and accommodating. Mary, who supervised the operation on the day of our party, was on top of every detail, and she quickly resolved any issues that came up. Trina and Re made the place spotless. I might add that the sound system was clear from front to back. When I have another special occasion, I will return to the Ridgeway.

Really nice well kept banquet facility. Great new entry doors and the food and drinks were really…read moregood also. The servers were friendly and professional. Looks like the owners are really trying to spruce up the facility.

Excellent, 6 stars. From the first meeting with Chip Twickler to the day of the event, nothing but…read moreprofessional, excellent communication, attention to detail, price appropriately... I could go on and on.... If you have any type of event, Royal Palm on Manhattan Blvd in Harvey, LA is it!!!!!!! Chip Twickler General Manager Phone: 504.644.4100 Ctwickler@royalpalmfpc.com

I got married there in June 2024. The venue was great for what we wanted for our special day. Chip,…read morethe manager was great to work with all during the process. He was very transparent and the contract was clear. When we sent an email he responded immediately. The venue offered all the decorations we needed for the tables. He allowed us to come in the day prior to set-up some of the items we brought in for the event. We hosted both the wedding ceremony and the reception there. We had the option for either an indoor or outdoor ceremony. The venue was very clean and spacious. They offer a variety of food options mostly buffet style with an open bar with some great beverage options. Both were outstanding!! The staff was very professional and patient. On a chaotic day you want a vendor/venue to help everything flow smoothly. The venue offers a room for the bride and bride-maids an other room for the groom and groomsmen.

Attended an anniversary party at this venue this evening. It was a little strange to get to as…read moreit's in an industrial corridor, but the space itself was attractive inside and the staff was nice and helpful. The food was fine & the bartenders made decent drinks as long as you didn't ask for anything to complicated.

Please, please, please...do not have your wedding at Taravella Manor. Only thanks to good friends &…read morefamily was I able to enjoy the last part of my reception because the majority of the reception I felt like a guest of dishonor rather than a guest of honor. I waited to write my review until after I discussed with Taravella Manor. All of the issues I addressed below were of course disputed by the general manager, Darius, who acted as though everything went off without a hitch. As a result, I have decided to write a review in hopes that others will not make the mistake I did & book their wedding at this venue. Taravella Manor boosts that they will walk you through step by step, "you just show up & we will do the rest." What a joke. It was so disorganized. My hostess would stop by tell us something & then disappear! We had no attendant for myself, my groom, his parents or my mom. He & I had to go to the bar to get our own drinks all night long. There also was no reserved table for the bride & groom or our bridal party. When asked by the mother of the groom, the staff advised there were no reserved signs in the establishment. I brought a pen for people to sign my guest book & no one could find it. The general manager insisted I didn't give it to him, which just infuriated me further. During my bridal party dance, the music stopped & we were offered no explanation as we stood on the dance floor for several minutes looking around. The DJ was terrible. He played "Strokin" for the first song of my money dance & was asked 4 times before he changed it. No one could hear any of his announcements as they were all muffled. Due to miscommunication of their staff to my photographer, we cut our cake & no one knew. When I asked the general manager, Darius, he said, well that was the cake cutting if you already took pictures. The pass around food was not served until an hour and a half before the reception was ending. By the time we were made a plate by the attendant, it was ice cold. One of the staff members kept going to the dance floor. She tried to get me to dance, but I told her several times I did not want to do a line dance. When this was addressed to Darius the general manager, he says that staff dance when asked to by guests. No one asked her! She was asking people because she wanted to dance. I have several pictures of her in my professional pictures dancing- so unprofessional. The lighting is terrible in this place, spotlights nearly blinded us when walking in & photographer had to ask us to step out of it during our first dance because it was ruining our pictures. There were candles on the table, but they were not lit and it took 4 times asking for these to be lit. The place seemed to be falling apart at the seams with neither our attendant or the general manager ever readily available to address any of these issues. As I said above, despite my frustrations, my groom & I were set on enjoying ourselves & we ignored the cacophony of disaster and set our sights on the beauty of people we loved there to celebrate with us. I wanted my grievances to be heard & I was not only placated, but moreover told I was a liar. Save yourself some frustration, pay more & go somewhere else. I could probably list 20 more complaints about this place, but I believe I have painted a good picture. Several of my family members and friends have also reviewed for my wedding on 10-11-19, echoing much of the same.

Another luncheon and another five star review. We were served salad, shrimp creole with side of…read morewhole kernel corn, cheesecake desert, coffee, tea, and excellent bar service. What a wonderful meal, real tasty creole dish too. Table layout has been upgraded to 8 person individual tables. Nice job. Super clean facility, attentive staff and owner on site always to address any concern. Nice caring people, consider for your event you will be very pleased.

Belize Independence Day Celebration Party…read more Wonderful people Happy people Blessed people Jefferson Orleans South did excellent setting everything up Tables chairs linens food drinks And service with a smile They had everything ready They have been doing catering and hosting events for so long now they are experts They are very well established and have been operating for many years You can count on them to host and serve your event or celebration Just let them know what you want need or would like to have I am sure they will find a way to make it happen Make sure you book way ahead of time their calendar fills quickly

They made sure that all of our guest were taken cared of, made sure our photography team was also…read moretaken cared of. Made sure the wedding stayed the course and made sure that my husband and I had some time to ourselves that way we could eat. Speaking of the food, it was really good, nothing was over or undercooked, everything tasted fresh and delicious. My guest loved the bar, all of the drinks that were served tasted amazing. The staff was amazing, my kid made a friend there with them. And everything that we had for the price was well worth it. If we went back in time we would choose this place again!

The Presidential Palace was the best choice for my husband and I's ceremony and reception. The…read moreservice was phenomenal and the food was delish. The atmosphere was beautiful and perfect for our family and friends. The owner, Miss Diane and staff welcomed us with authentic hospitality. I was nervous at the beginning, but Miss Diane assured me it would be great, calming my nerves greatly. And it was great! The pictues came out beautiful! Kevin (one of the owners and chef), prepared special platters for us and our families, with special attention to everyones diet needs. Thank you Kevin! It was one of the most beautiful nights of our lives. All of us had a great time!

I had my daughter graduation party here. The place was spacious and beautiful, but my guest and…read morefamily thought the menu did not offer enough food and the serving size plates were too small. I had a problem with the large sandwich tray being passed around once and never brought back out again, the bar was not constantly being filled, they actually had my guest wait to eat because my daughter was running 2 hours late to her own party, so they really didn't have to put out much food since the guest had to wait to eat. The food was picked up and taken to the back the last hour and the staff took all of it home even most of the large graduation cake. I asked the manager why wasn't I informed they were the food was so called thrown out, she said she asked my daughter who was already intoxicated when she got to her party did she want the food and she said no. Of course she didn't: 1. She was drunk. 2. She didn't have any place to bring all the left overs because we were from out of town and staying at a hotel and 3. She did not pay a dime for any of it.... The contract was with her Mom. So yes, I give this place 2 stars for the size and beauty, but if you go with this venue just make sure before they pack of your food and cake, they leave it out front where you can see it and not bring everything to the back for staff to carry out the back door...

I made a deposit to use this venue for a retirement party in Feb 2020, prior to COVID 19. Thanks…read moreto COVID, all social gatherings have been cancelled, but they refuse to refund my deposit, even though it was more than the minimum! All I ask is the difference between my deposit and the minimum, but they won't even do that. Will never do business with them again and will advise all friends and associates to do the same.

This hall has been around for exactly 40 yrs now and specializes in weddings and wedding…read morereceptions. The Jefferson Orleans North takes care of all of your wedding needs as it is fully catered from the DJ to the wedding cake to the food and alcohol. If you are planning a wedding they can accomodate groups from 100-400ppl. Meetings, banquets, Sweet 16's, and proms are all regularly booked here as well. They also hold twice weekly big band era dances from the 40's. It is a sight to see people still doing the waltz, the argentine tango, the quickstep, the rumba, and the like to music from the big band era. Don't hesitate to check them out. They have been around for 40 yrs for good reason.

Alright. I'm ready to let you all in on an awesome secret. This place is one of the hidden gems in…read morethe New Orleans area. Yes, The Jefferson Orleans North is a reception hall. Yes, you can have a Sweet 16 or a wedding here. But there's something else. Something I just discovered myself. On Sunday nights, from 7-10, The Jefferson Orleans North hosts The Pat Barberot Orchestra, which is a real big band. Not only that, but you can actually dance. Like...real dancing. Like the type of dancing that they did in the 40's and 50's where you actually hold someone close and move around the dance floor. I understand that the Jefferson Orleans has been holding these weekly dances since the 70's. My grandmother used to come here in the 80's. Also, and I just have to be honest, most of the people who actually go to dance are in their 70's, 80's and even 90's. And they are the most delightful people in the world and quickly make you realize that you are never too old for a spin around the dance floor. So, why do I like it here? Because when you are on the huge dance floor and listening to a real big band, you are transported to a different time. You're transported to a time when life was a bit simpler and the music was really good. Maybe you are thinking, "Well, that sounds good and all, but I don't know how to dance." Okay, well neither do I. I know the basic box step and a few small swing steps and that's about it. I'm not going to be winning any dancing contests any time soon. But I still have so much fun and all of the people who actually do know how to dance are always encouraging. The dancers at the Jefferson Orleans are so excited when younger people come in and I promised them that I would do my best to bring in new faces. So, that's where you come in. Put on your best dress or suit (yes, it's that type of vibe) and join us on a Sunday night at 6:30. If you want, feel free to shoot me a message and I will let you know when I will be there, so that you will see a familiar face. I guarantee that you will have a good time.

Great ambiance. Great service. Fantastic food. I had fish (either grouper or flounder) over mashed…read morecheesy potatoes and asparagus, with a bearnaise substitution as the sauce on the menu did not fit my dietary constraints. It was supremely delicious and made for a great combination of flavors. Companion had filet and was extremely pleased with it. Appetizer portion was designed to be individual, but we split a crab cake, which was acceptable but not as delicious as any I've had in Baltimore. Excellent spot for romantic indulgence or a milestone family celebration. They were able to seat us on Christmas Eve though we didn't have a reservation. It was busy, but the restaurant seating area is quite large, extending across multiple rooms. Decor is very tasteful and traditional, with white linens atop round cafe tables, small oil lamps next to the salt and pepper, and placid landscapes on the wall. Might be too dim for some eyes to read the menu, but perfect for relaxing and focusing on the taste of the food. Attire ranged from polo and slacks to full suit for men, and night-out black dress to special occasion blazer and skirt for ladies. It would not be appropriate to wear a t-shirt or shorts, but I felt fine without a jacket, but in a formal vest. Be prepared to spend at least $50 per person, $80-$100 if you intend to have alcohol.

Nice, intimate and trendy location and venue. I attended a small SOBW Conference brunch during the…read morekickoff of Essence Festival. I highly recommend it as a venue. The food was catered and on the menu there was BBQ Shrimp and grits, eggs, potatoes, quiche (small bites), bacon, sausage, a variety of fruit and pastries. There was as small band that was excellent! We had a custom bar with a few drinks. It was an excellent setting for a small/medium size group and I highly recommend it if you're hosting an event for no more than 75 people.