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    The Elysian Bar

    4.3 (311 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Estee L.

    We had brunch here. It is in the coolest hotel you ever saw. We sat on the patio - the whole place has a charming old school vibe. And it's in a lovely residential neighborhood. Shout out Emerald for taking such great care of us. My friend was desperate for grits, which were not on the menu and she did her best to get him something comparable. We all enjoyed our breakfasts!

    Alex H.

    Adorable little restaurant with a fancy bar and outdoor courtyard located in a hotel, which offered the most exquisite vibes. Service was friendly and super helpful. We struck a pleasant conversation with the bartender who was also from California! The food took quite a bit to come out, but that was okay. The steak and eggs were phenomenal and so was the Elysian waffle! Ordered a Bloody Mary for brunch and that was also delish. Highly recommend the Elysian Bar!

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    Nelson B.

    Loved the quaint charm of this place. Food was very good too. Our server was attentive and friendly. Would revisit and highly recommend.

    Lucia P.

    Visited The Elysian bar that is a part of the Peter and Paul hotel. I wanted to sit at the bar but unfortunately there were no seats and we were sat at a table. Came by during happy hour, which had a good list of drinks and bites. The restaurant area is cute, warm and with a nice decor. Staff were friendly. We ordered two of the Hibiscus 75 with gin. Drinks were tart and refreshing. Ordered the house made focaccia with honey butter. The bread was really hard and not very fresh, but the honey butter was pretty. Also ordered the Fried Brussels off the dinner menu. The Parmesan aioli on the Brussels was tasty and gave it a nice creamy flavor. The music inside the restaurant was like elevator music so maybe would spice that up with different music. I walked to the bathroom and saw the main bar, which definitely was a cool and fun vibe. Definitely a cool place to check out. They also have a cafe that's opened during the day.

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    Neeta M.

    This place has such an amazing vibe! We went for lunch but I am sure dinner will be totally popping! Parking is a bit of a challenge - as it's street parking. The best shrimp and grits in New Orleans! The crab Benedict and friend chicken was super yummy too. The servers were super friendly - I felt I was visiting my friends and they made me so warm and welcome / everyone genuinely connecting with you and asking about your vacation. I loved this place!! Their bitters and some of the cocktail ingredients were home made - that extra special touch makes it a very unique place. Do visit it during your stay at New Orleans!

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    Porche W.

    This restaurant is beautiful. I ate here for my birthday dinner and they sat us in the Atrium. It looked like somewhere Louis & Lestat from Interview with a Vampire would pretend to eat. Great for photo ops. The food was just okay which was disappointing because this was the restaurant I was most looking forward to eating at on the trip. The main flavors were butter and salt particularly on the braised short rib and the whole branzino. Not much depth of flavor. They gave us the flat part of the squid when we were hoping for legs. The service was very polite but we felt a bit abandoned by the end. I guess the server was overwhelmed by the dinner rush so I didn't get a birthday dessert or a chance to ask questions about the dessert menu. All in all, I'd probably come back for brunch. Doesn't seem like dinner is their strength.

    Meghan K.

    This place was beautiful, really cool to look around. We came for dinner and the outside courtyard would have been really pretty, but it was a little chilly. We asked about having a heat lamp turned on (they had a whole row of them lined up in the courtyard), but the waitress said they usually don't when it was the temperature it was outside. They luckily were able to move us inside and were super accommodating about that so that was nice. However, the next two groups that went outside had heat lamps on when I walked by a little later so that just seemed weird. We ordered a soup, but it was out of season so the waitress explained about the option that was in season. A little later she came back and said they didn't have that either and offered us a different soup of the day . It was the pho style soup pictured below and was amazing, I'm still dreaming about it. However, I just found it odd that the staff wasn't more aware of the soup of the day before dinner service, especially at a pricier restaurant. We also ordered the bread , it was pretty hard so that was disappointing, but the butter was amazing. It was bummer because two different groups next to us ordered it and theirs looked way better. When a manager walked by we did mention it and she took it off our bill so that was really nice. We had the escargot, which ended up being cooked into the pot pie (pictured below), it was really different, but tasted great. Lastly, we ordered a fish, but it never came out so that got taken off our bill too. We would definitely go back and give it another shot, we did like most of the food. The atmosphere was cool. Just a few things were "off" for the price and style of this restaurant.

    Kirsten C.

    My cousin and I pulled up to The Elysian Bar, which is an extension of the Peter & Paul Hotel. I believe they host two monthly installments, and this night featured DJ Jess, one of my absolute faves in the city! I'd never been before, and when we arrived, there was even a brass band practicing next door, which felt so New Orleans. Walking in, we were greeted right away. The place is stunning, atriums, old parlor rooms, nooks, and cozy corners everywhere. Think old-school New Orleans mansion turned stylish bar. It feels like you stepped into a period film, but with better cocktails. And when the sunlight hits the bar, the wood literally glows, it's so gorgeous. Since I wanted to sit close to the music, we were placed outside in their courtyard under the cutest mustard yellow umbrellas. Now let's get into the food & drinks: * Housemade Focaccia Bread with Honey Butter - 20/10. The STAR. Warm, fluffy, buttery perfection. I would honestly come back just for this. * Mai Tai - 10/10. This drink humbled me fast lol. Probably the best Mai Tai I've ever had. Smooth and balanced, but it does not play. * Smoked Trout - 7/10. It came with mushrooms, mushroom cracker, and was supposed to include smoked oyster dressing. After the fact, I don't think mine had the dressing (I even went looking for pics online to check), so it felt like something was missing. It was still good, but could've used more salt or herbs to round it out. Also, Tuesdays are Oyster Club nights from 5-10pm! If you're an oyster lover, this is your time to shine. The vibe was relaxed but fun, I'll definitely be back to try brunch.

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    Kal L.

    Located just outside the French quarter, Elysian Bar is worth checking out. The interior is intimate and beautiful and the drinks are delicious.

    Gabrielle W.

    The Elysian Bar was honestly pretty mid overall. The vibe, though especially outside was definitely vibing. Cocktails were solid (really good, actually), but the food left a lot to be desired. Service was fine, nothing to complain about but nothing memorable either. The biggest downside honestly were the portions. They were tiny for the prices being charged, which made the food feel even less worth it. The mussels were cooked well, but the sauce didn't have enough seasoning. I'd recommend this spot for happy hour cocktails and the ambiance, but I'd save your money when it comes to ordering food... it just didn't live up to the hype.

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    Brittany B.

    While staying at hotel Peter & Paul, I decided to pop into Elysian Bar for the second time. Last year, while staying in the same hotel, I invited a friend to come by to enjoy their happy hour. While we enjoyed their octopus dish, everything else, was well...enhanced by the atmosphere. Because the atmosphere is so inspiring, this year, I gave them a second try. This time, for breakfast. I'm so glad I can confidently say, their breakfast menu, although limited, is a winner. My coffee was prepared properly, and our selections kept us going past lunch. Although our tummies were as satisfied as our eyes by the end of the meal, it was hard to ignore the speed of service. Without a doubt, this was the slowest service we received during our entire trip. Considering we ordered the labneh (basically a parfait), and a fruit bowl, not only was the slow service noticeable, but pretty unacceptable. We really did love our breakfast, but I'm still craving an experience here, that rivals the exquisite restaurant design! Hoping the third time is a charm Elysian Bar!

    Scallops, braised short ribs, broccolini

    Where I usually expect a bar to be more about the drinks with just some shareable plates, I was very pleasantly surprised by Elysian Bar's substantial dinner menu alongside there expansive list of crafty cocktails. We tried the moules frites, seared scallops, braised short ribs, and broccolini. The only issue I had was that the broccolini was a little too charred. The atmosphere was inviting with lots of different nooks to diversify the experience, with a more colorful dining room, a romantic courtyard, and a dimly lit bar. Will be back and would recommend for groups and date nights!

    Yummy short ribs!

    This is my second time dining at the Elysian Bar! Food: Excellent. I had the braised short ribs & smoked gouda polenta. The dish was delicious. The ribs were tender - I only needed a fork. The smoked gouda polenta had great flavor and I loved the crunch at the top. I would definitely order it again. I really wanted to have the scallops, but they were sold out. Drinks: Fantastic - I had a Sazerac and "I Can Deceive them Both" - loved the sazarac. I wasn't fond of the cucumber in the other drink, but that's just me. Dessert: The only reason why I brought the review to 4 out of 5 stars. The dessert menu was weak. There were only 2 options. I order the strawberry trifle which was way too sweet! Staff: Accommodating. I was eating solo and they were friendly! (The barista in the morning was a bit gruff - but the hostess in the dining room was fabulous!) The vibe: fun, young, people were happy to dine here.

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    They accept reservations through Resy

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    They have a special Apertivo Cocktail Hour (3-6pm) where their spritz and tonic cocktails are only $7 instead of the usual $10

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