Got a drink at the bar before checking into the Preservation Hall. This is a cool spot. We only sat…read moreat the bar so I can't say anything about the larger portion of the business. You felt the history. The bartender was dressed with a bow tie and apron- have professional even though it also felt like dive bar-ish. Drink was good. Service was good. I liked it here.

Came for the drinks, stayed for the vibes…read more I had only vaguely heard about this place, but when we stepped in for a quick drink, we were completely taken by surprise. Inside, there was a pianist leading a room full of people singing Christmas songs together ,it felt spontaneous, lively, and genuinely joyful. What was supposed to be a quick stop turned into us staying much longer than planned. The atmosphere was infectious, and we couldn't resist soaking it all in instead of just grabbing drinks to go.We had an amazing time and it truly lifted our spirits and ended up being a memorable part of the evening.

Stopped by Manning's Spots Bar and Grill on our way back to the hotel after our Saturday…read moretournament, and I'm so glad we did! My daughter is a huge fan of chicken wings--like, she wants to eat them every day --so she was beyond excited when we walked in. We were seated immediately and ordered drinks--me, a much-needed beer, and my daughter, a soda. For food, we went with the lemon pepper wings, nachos, and onion rings. Let me tell you... these wings were . Some of the best I've ever had! Perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside . I honestly wish we had a place like this back home in Cali. Our waitress was attentive, friendly, and super helpful, and the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to next time! Highly recommend for wing lovers.

We did not enjoy our experience here. We popped in because the bar across the street that was…read morewanted to go too was just super packed and we wanted a bite to eat after a long day of walking around the French quarter. When we walked in the hostess hardly acknowledged us. I asked if we could sit at the bar and she said yes so we walked over. The bar was full so we went back and asked if we could do a table instead. She laughed in our face and looked at us like we were crazy or inconveniencing her. And she was lounging on the bench on her phone, not even behind the counter to greet guests. There were tons of empty tables that hadn't even been cleaned off yet so we just sat at the cleanest one that at least didn't have dishes on it. It took FOREVER for a waitress to even come to us and take our order. After we placed our orders I think our waitress sensed that we were not having a good time so she apologized for the wait and was very kind and pleasant compared to the hostess. I wanted to try the pepper jack boudin egg-rolls. My boyfriend got the fried local shrimp. I did not like the boudin egg-roll. It was fried very hard and I wasn't the biggest fan of the boudin sausage but I wanted to try it because I never had it. You win some you some. I just ended up eating my boyfriend's shrimp because it had taken so long to get our food that the kitchen was basically getting ready to close so I didn't order anything else. Soooo yea. Not my go to choice for a bar. They did have these cool movie theatre style lounge chair in front of the big screen though so that was cool.

Cooter Brown's is truly an Uptown New Orleans staple…read more This classic tavern and oyster bar is one of my go-to spots when I'm looking to just chill, grab a great drink, and enjoy solid New Orleans food in a laid-back environment. Located right at St. Charles & Carrollton on the streetcar line, it's super easy to get to and always buzzing in the best way. The drink options are endless--great cocktails, frozen margaritas, beer by the glass or pitcher, and a huge variety of beers to choose from. TVs are everywhere, making it a perfect spot to catch sporting events, meet up with friends, or just hang out solo. The vibe is low-key, casual, and welcoming--no frills, just a consistently good time. I also love that they're open 11 AM to 1 AM, seven days a week, which is clutch no matter the day or occasion. And finding out they've been around since 1977 just adds to the charm and legacy. If you're looking for great happy hour options, strong cocktails, classic New Orleans eats, and an Uptown spot where you can relax and connect with friends, Cooter Brown's always delivers. Definitely one of those places that never goes out of style. A true NOLA staple.

Not sure why you would call yourself a sports bar but not have the sound on during Sunday night…read morefootball. Food is really good for a dive bar. Drinks are inexpensive and strong.

Our waitress Daya was amazing!!! She was friendly, happy to be waiting on us. The food was great…read more The atmosphere in the restaurant was was awesome.

Thanks mainly to the fact that the NBA playoff games this week were on a number of channels not…read moreincluded in my hotel's cable package, I went to Walk-On's each night for three straight nights during Jazz fest. This will sound weird to say: Walk-On's isn't good, which made it great. Here's what I mean. You aren't coming into Walk-On's for high-end tasting menu cuisine, or beautiful sights, or the kind of people watching you'll get at sexier, hip bars in this or any city. But if you wanna grub and watch a game? I would come to Walk-On's every week if it was near my house. Lots of TVs. Food comes out of the kitchen fast. The mozzarella "logs" are magnificent, and absolutely terrible for you...but not any worse than the doughnut bread pudding, built on actual Krispy Kreme doughnuts, which almost left me with a heart attack. The waffle fries were great every night. (The burger? Not as great.) The prices for a bourbon "double" pour are very fair, much more so than the prices in other cities I hit on a regular basis. The wings, I am told, are solid. There is a general sense that everyone on staff is hustling, based on my three visits there this week, even when the space wasn't that crowded. I will be back for future Jazzfests!

The absolute best oysters that we had in NOLA! We came in during happy hour, sat at the bar, and…read moreenjoyed expertly crafted cocktails and fresh fried and raw oysters in an upscale restaurant at a fraction of the cost. Full transparency, I would pay full price - it was that good. Friendly service and an all around great dining experience. It was my daughter's first time eating raw oysters AND she doesn't like to eat at the bar ~ even she was sold! I ordered the Papa Doc - I'm more of a vodka/bourbon drinker and usually save the tequila for margaritas, but this was fantastic!

There was a late Sunday after Jazz test and we got an reservation an hour. I normally don't like to…read moredine in. They accommodated us wonderfully with a beautiful table in the back dining area. My friends she started with a French 75 and I got a GINGER JULEP- Four Roses, ginger syrup, ginger beer, mint. Both were well made and tasty. She ordered the Shrimp Stuffed Gulf Oysters bread crumbs, ravigote, parmesan. Being Celiac I tried the Jumbo Louisiana Shrimp & Grits roasted jalapeño cheese grits andouille & green onion sausage after last year enjoying Luke's raw oysters and scallops. This dish was a different take on Shrimp and grits that was a delight in each bite. Luke has great service in rooms with high ceilings making for a very comfortable ambiance surrounded by a beautiful bar and interesting furniture. An excellent meal again by Luke.

This place is amazing! From the moment we walked in the door we felt welcome. Our server Shelly was…read morewonderful.. with great menu guidance and such a lovable demeanor. And the food... oh my gosh!!! The fried green tomatoes, red fish, and the bread pudding.. wow!!! Must try! Such an awesome atmosphere with amazing people and food!

The atmosphere was easy going, and it was neat to be in the historic building…read more We ordered the fried green tomato appetizer, and we were pleased with just how many shrimp were served with it. The seasoning on the shrimp was just a tiny bit spicy, but it was not unmanageable. It balanced really nicely with the remoulade (we got it on the side). We ordered the fried gulf shrimp po boy, which was solid. We also got the shrimp and grits, which they were nice enough to prepare in a non-spicy sauce for me. It was really good. The sauce was subtle while allowing all of the Creole spices to shine through. I was unsure of why there was a piece of ham on it, but it brought a really tasty smokiness. I could have actually had several other pieces of it on there! The service was great, and the manager even remembered my original question about the sauce on the fried green tomatoes, so when it came out, it was on the side even though we forgot when we ordered from our waitress. We would come back again for sure.

This is a fabulous neighborhood dive bar. Enjoy draft beer, cheap cocktails (daily special!),…read morequiet ambiance, back patio, and pool table.

I came here for cocktails with my boyfriend and it is pet friendly so we were able to bring our…read moredog. These are some of the best prices for truly good cocktails. I felt like I got a strong and delicious cocktail for a great price - $10 or less, depending on what I ordered. It is a dive bar and the bathroom is quite funky so just be prepared if you need to use the restroom.

Stopped in here for a quick drink as it's been years since I've had absinthe! The wait staff was…read morevery attentive and offered us a drink not on the usual menu. The building is historic, lots of dark, older wood adorned with stickers and business cards added over time. Back in the 1800s Andrew Jackson and Jean LaFitte were said to have met here to plan a defense. Absinthe (anywhere) is pricey, so be ready, they also have non-absinthe drinks.

I'm disappointed that I'm disappointed. Maybe it's what is to expect from NOLA and the Bourbon St…read more experience because I found several missed opportunities . This is an old, full of history building and business. And is very dive bar feeling- until you walk into the back bar- which is old saloon vibes but dead quiet and empty. But the chairs score a million stars for comfort. Absinthe has this feeling behind it- not cold beer and well drinks for cheap let's see how drunk we can get and party... it's an experience. And that experience is lost. Which is really disappointing. I imagined something more than we got. The back bar doesn't serve all the drinks and mainly does the traditional absinthe experience- great- but there's nothing that says that and there's tables and chairs but no one to educate you or offer suggestions. There's the back bartender. It's all very confusing. The back area would be sick with a piano player or acoustic guitar player or even a small jazz band and someone to invite you to experience "absinthe" and more so, traditionally. If you're spending $60+ make it worth it. Inviting. Educating. Alluring. An experience. This wasn't the experience I thought we might get at such a unique, historic spot.

Great experience…read more We visited Tableau for the first time. We sat at the bar and had a a drink ahead of our 5:45 pm dinner reservation. Bartender Derek took care of us. My wife had a canned Mockly mocktail and I had a Woodford Old Fashioned. She enjoyed her mocktail and my Old Fashioned was decent. We were seated near the kitchen. It was really cold in this area. Thankfully, we both brought light jackets with us. The head waiter (young man in a suit) had the aircon adjusted and it did get better. Newell was our server. What a peach. She said she's been at Tableau since they opened in 2013. She took good care of us. My wife ordered the Chicken Tableau dinner. I ordered the Maison Salad and the French Onion Soup. My wife enjoyed her meal. I sampled the crispy chicken thigh portion of her meal and it was quite tasty. My salad was smallish and looked pretty wimpy but the dressing was real nice and I liked the nuts on the salad. The standout for me, by far was the French Onion Soup. It was the second best I've ever had. The onions were well caramelized, the broth was deep with flavor and the cheese great. The portion was quite large as well. Quite a value in my opinion and honestly, paired with the salad was plenty of food for me. A loaf of soft bread with whipped butter was served at the beginning. Miss Jewell did a good job of serving and checking in on us. I will definitely be back to Tableau on our next visit to NOLA.

When we walked into the restaurant, the hostess was very icy- I felt judged walking in. The waiter…read morewasn't the nicest either. The steak I ordered, granted it was $54, was very chewy and almost had a gamey taste. All of our dishes were luke-warm and pretty much average. The restaurant is in the Jackson square, there is a lot of construction going on around the restaurant.