Made a dinner reservation for here in order to have guaranteed seating. The food was not great: bar food, flaccid fries, etc. but they have a big drink menu and the band that was playing was really good! So, you're paying for the experience and not the food/wait staff. Having a guaranteed seating is nice for people with disabilities, so I hope more places offer reservations like this. read more

The Maison - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Food is typical bar food, staff were friendly, drinks were good however the bathroom needs a lot of work. The live entertainment was good. I'm a little confused about the $10 reservation fee because when we walked in it said seat yourself. read more

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Music was terrific. Service questionable. Food ok. The fee you pay to reserve a table is strictly that. $35 to reserve a "premium" table is ridiculous. I understand losing that for a no show but to pay just to reserve is not worth it. Should have been deducted from our bill. read more

This is a nice jazz spot that had some good bands playing at night. They have good and drink options but we already ate dinner so we opted for drinks only. The drinks were all solid but nothing special. Everyone here was friendly and offered good service. I would come back to listen to some great live jazz bands. read more

Maison and Dirty Dozen Brass Band After spending the morning and afternoon at the 2025 New Orleans Jazz festival I headed back to my hotel to rest for a bit before seeing the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, for a 10 p.m. show at Maison. Located in the heart of Frenchmen (508 Frenchmen St.), I stopped by early to learn doors would open at 9:30 p.m., giving me enough time to cross the street for crawfish étouffée at Frenchmen All Day (630 Frenchmen Street). I had wisely paid for access to the balcony ($40 + $10 handling) and because I was first in line at 9:30 I was able to secure a small high-top table not far from the upstairs bar but with a view of the front of the stage. (I think general admission $25, was for standing room only.) The band was amazing! Rich, colorful sound, nicely blended by a group that clearly knew each other's styles. It reminded me of some of the scenes from HBO's series "Tremé" - the venue itself appears a couple of times in the series (which aired for four seasons starting in 2011 and currently is available through Amazon Prime Video). The Dirty Dozen Brass Band's performance captured the swing and feeling of the French Market music scene. Not sure why the balcony lacked a video screen - much of the upstairs seating had great acoustics but no sight line of the stage itself. Drink prices were reasonable given the high quality of the venue, and the bartended was personable and helpful - and there was never more than a five-minute wait to get served. My only concern (and it's not even a complaint) was the repeated appearance of iPad Man, who presumably had been responsible for the band's sound engineering. He apparently needed to make many trips during the show to adjust sound values, and while the band didn't need to stop while these changes were made, his presence at center stage was distracting. Maybe there's a reason why traditional sound boards served their purpose so well for so many years. Whatever software was being used to run the sound quality, its user needs to up his game and get the job done before the show starts. I came to Maison hoping to experience the vibe that "Tremé" spoke to and was richly rewarded with an outstanding night in New Orleans. read more

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I would highly recommend reserving a premium seat to ensure the best view and listening experience. We were seated right up front and truly enjoyed watching the band's musicianship up close--the talent and vocals were a real treat. This is a first-class group. We saw the Shot Gun Jazz Band and were very impressed with their performance. The food was also surprisingly tasty for a pub-style venue, and the service was very accommodating. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would definitely return. read more

The Maison - Shot gun jazz band... - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Shrimp Mac & cheese! Get it or you'll regret it. This place is historic and charming with original fixtures, and likely the tables too. We came for dinner and to hear live music on St Paddy's after a work conference and it was just what the soul needed; incredibly talented band and singer, and authentic New Orleans comfort food. Can't wait to go back! read more

We were there on Wednesday, December 8th around 8pm. If you want a seat you need to order from the menu. The bar was full and we wanted to sit so we opted for getting a dessert. They only had one option, chocolate bread pudding. It was supposed to be al la mode, but they were out of ice cream, so it was only $8 instead of $12. It really needed ice cream as it was rich. It was still good. I'm glad we got it, it was worth having to place an order so we could sit down. The bar was packed all night. The tables rotated as people came and went all night. They have set bands for different days of the week. They were very well put together and professional. I really liked the band, and so much so that I bought a CD for $20. read more

The Maison - Live music - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Music was great if not a little loud and food was surprisingly delicious for having just stumbled upon the restaurant . I got the blackened red fish and it was fantastic read more

Really enjoyed this spot!! The small tables at the front with views of the music stage are classic and give the bar a more intimate feel than the size of it suggests. The mocktail and cocktail lists are good and flavorful. My boyfriend absolutely loved his gumbo too. read more

The Maison - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Was very disappointed in the service here. We had been looking forward to spending the day on Frenchmen and meeting up with a friend. This was our first stop. There was a young girl at the door on a stool. She looked miserable and didn't greet us so we didn't know why she was there. Place was pretty empty with a good jazz band. We sat at the bar and ordered a drink but the stools were uncomfortable. So we asked the girl if we could sit at a table. She made a face but sat us. We quickly saw an older woman talk with the girl while looking at us and then come over to tell us we couldn't sit at the table unless we were eating. We had to immediately go back to the bar. Needless to say we quickly finished our drinks and left. I felt sorry for the band. We went next door where there was another band and spent hours with a nice size bill. This place made a big mistake making us feel unwelcome. read more

No ma'am. I am a very generous tipper but when you badger me for tips before I get my butt on the bar stool, I have a problem. Little Miss Band Bucket lady was incredibly pushy & quite rude. If the band is going to perform for 2 more sets, I think I have plenty of time to tip. Annnndd to make matters worse, the drinks were incredibly watered down & the beer was flat and warm. read more

Live music, good food and service. Gumbo fries were surprisingly really good! Didn't get soggy and plenty of flavor. read more

The Maison - Gumbo fries - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Horrible!! Waitress ordered me the wrong drink and I got stuck with a tab and nobody gave a shit!!! Just dumb and not my fault!!! Avoid!!! Go somewhere else! read more

The Maison - Dumb over priced Devon I had to pay for BUT DIDN'T ORDER - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

As a music teacher and musician, what I love most about NOLA isn't the drinking--it's the jazz! Not just live music, but live JAZZ! It is the Mecca for jazz lovers. And the Maison makes sure you hear it all day long! Going to the jazz brunch was the best idea we've had on this vacation. The Sunny Side Jazz Band was excellent, the drinks were so good, and the food was delicious! We got seated right away and the server split our check, no problem. I'll be back pretty much every trip. This is one of my favorite places in NOLA! read more

The Maison - Jazz band in the brunch background. - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We went on a Sunday night for the live music. There wasn't a cover but there was a sign that required a 1 drink minimum per person which they really didn't enforce. We walked by the night before on a Saturday and it was packed and I believe they had a cover charge that night. Nonetheless on Sunday, we were able to grab a table, nothing fancy with the drinks but we did enjoy great live music. The band (Higher Heights) was awesome, loved the energy and they played a mixture of reggae and old school RnB. Had such an awesome time singing and enjoying a great show. Location is not walkable from French Quarter or Bourbon Street but love the vibe much better in this area. read more

The Maison - Live music - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Disappointing to say the least. Arrived at 7:00pm for dinner and drinks, was busy as expected but didn't have our server come over at all, spoke to bar staff to try and order some drinks after 20min and got told to wait for our server and spoke to another staff member who told us they would be over shortly, left after 40minutes of no service. read more

I came here for the music and drinks, not the food, but the gumbo and fries were enjoyable. The music was excellent. I also cannot emphasize enough how much I appreciate the fact they allow kids during a certain time. We came around 7:00, and were seated within 15 minutes without a reservation on a Thursday night. While we were waiting outside, a lady asked me if we were "getting the kids started on jazz early." Yes, indeed. It's never too early, and New Orleans is a great place to do it. We were able to enjoy some food, drinks, and great jazz music with the kids, which isn't easy, because not many venues in the area allow kids. I called around and found only about a handful that allow kids. read more

Excellent spot to hear live music. No cover. One drink minimum. We had a great time and everyone was extra nice to us. When the 4 of us arrived, there weren't any seats, except the huge booth by the door where the photographer and a few of his friends were sitting. They made room for us. That was awesome and kind of them. The band was amazing. read more

The Maison - The band- SingleMaltPlease - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Went there on a weekday evening to listen to some jazz. There was no cover. Drinks were average price for the area and the selection was decent. Sitting could have been better but I didn't care because the bartender made a good martini for me to enjoy while listening to the music. He was fast and courteous. I definitely recommend going there on a weekday if you don't want a crowd, but maybe a weekend if you want more of a poppin' jazz bar vibe. read more

Food was good, however waitress and environment were disappointing. We had a reservation for a "premium" table but were placed on the end next to the bar. Standing patrons at the kept brushing up against us and hovered over our table and blocking our view. I took care of it by moving my chair to the other side of our table but the waitress said I had to move back due to blocking the isle between table (apparently we could only use half our table.). She did not offer us another of the several open tables. I asked the host if we could move and he put us at a separate table, but it was under crazy-strong fans that on this cool day, froze us out and made us exit immediately after our meal instead of enjoying the music. None of this is major, just disappointing for our first dinner/music experience in town. read more

This bar caught our eye because of the live music. The door attendant was very nice and warm, so we decided to have a drink and listen to the band. It was pretty packed, and you can only sit at a table if you order food. There's a requirement of one drink per person per set. The drinks were good, as was the music! Will have to try the food next time! read more

The Maison - Sign - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Apparently you have to reserve a table in advance to guarantee seating to watch the jazz set. It's worth the $25 + tax for 4 pax. I was a bit hesitant about eating there as there were mixed reviews. It's definitely elevated pub food but we had some favorites. The chicken wings are a must. They were light and crispy. We also added a side of ranch. The trilogy with jumbalaya, gumbo, and red beans and rice was just okay. Great selection of drinks and cocktails as they have a full bar. The music was great the night we went. The going around trying to collect tips is a bit much but I get it, it's the only way to get people to pay attention and give some love. read more

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Came in on Tuesday night after dinner and had a great time. Came in on Thursday to have appetizers and drinks. My husband and daughter ordered drinks and I asked for water. We were looking over the appetizer menu when a big woman in pink spandex came over and said she was training our waitress. She said everyone must order a drink. I didn't want alcohol and I don't drink soda. We were getting ready to order appetizers. She could not have been more rude. They add a 20% tip so I suppose she feels she can be as rude as she wants? They asked for their drinks to go and we left. It's the only place that has harassed us all week. read more

Nice little jazz club on Frenchmen st. Nice people. Food was ok we ordered a few and. Music and vibes were great. 4.4 so I gave a 4 cuz it's either 4 or 5 read more

Good vibes, didn't eat but the food looked good and the music was great! I even enjoyed the DJ between sets!

Nice place. The vibe depends on the band but that's normal. The bar service wasn't great and did the whole, ignore you until they're ready thing. Always annoying and makes me want to spend my hard earned money elsewhere. read more

Got some jambalaya and a beer. Was pretty disappointed with the jambalaya. Very lacking in flavor, tastes mostly like salt. Wasn't quite warmed up right, or their pot had gone cold and this should have been tossed out. Enjoyed the live music and the beer. Service was a bit slow, but friendly. Wouldn't recommend for the food. read more

The Maison - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We were told that we had to listen to live bands in New Orleans and this place had great talent on Sunday night. There was no cover charge but they do encourage tipping the band. The MC was very interactive and kept the crowd engaged. They did plenty of line dancing. read more

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Great music. Good vibe. Good customer service. Unfortunately, they stop serving food at 9pm. read more

Ambiance was excellent, exactly what we were looking for. Live Jazz musicians were great. The food was alright. We had a flight of beers, a salad and the seafood platter. Bathroom was sort of dingy, and had an attendant. read more

The Maison - Jazz - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The Maison is a nice & chill spot that provides live music and good vibes. Our waitress was super friendly and very helpful. The restaurant was clean and provided a lot of seating. The band was good and played some nice tunes. The jambalaya fritters were a bit dry but the sauce on top was really good! Needed just a bit more of that on top. The shrimp were fried perfect and seasoned good! I would return just for those shrimps! I look forward to coming back. read more

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We did the Mixology class with Chris and it was a blast! Chris was knowledgeable and got a great buzz to start off the night. I would recommend! read more

The Maison - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great music, patio, and bar service. Unexpectedly yummy cheese fries and cocktails. The only point of critique is that when my back was in need of a backed chair (we were sitting at the bar), we asked the hostess if we could switch to one of the many empty tables. We were told no twice - something about having already ordered at the bar? We would have happily closed out our tab and continued to order drinks at a new table, but had to leave instead due to discomfort after being told no. read more

The Maison - Cheese fries - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I went to Maison on Frenchman and was lucky enough to get a table right up front and I gotta say the musicianship and the singing range of the performers was unmatched. This young man's ability to go from Bruno Mars to OutKast to obscure jazz to classic rock was brilliant. My only critique is they need to get more T-shirts for sale. We need more merch Maison. read more

5-Stars for the live music. If you like good old-fashioned jazz then this is your place. We caught two wonderful bands (2 visits) and wanted to stay for the drag show upstairs but we had late dinner plans. The music is king here. We did order food during our first visit and it was not good at all. I likened my gumbo to something I could get at an all-you-can hotel buffet. My old-fashioned was not very good. I went to the bar and explained what was wrong with my drink and the bartender had to refer to the menu to make the drink, ouch. The redo was not much better. Lesson learned order simple. On our second visit, we caught another great band. We sat through an entire set and were never offered a drink. Servers walked past us a number of times so after the 3rd walk by we just decided to enjoy the band. C'est la vie. Go here for the music and be sure to tip the band! read more

The Maison - Tearing it up... - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Stopped in after dinner because we heard some good sounds coming out the door. They put us at the bar because we weren't ordering food. We couldn't really see the band so we asked to move because there were quite a few empty tables. They let us sit at this church pew bench in the front with a great view of the band. We had to hold our drinks, but other than that, great seats. The music was some of the best we heard on Frenchman's street. I wish I remembered the name of the band, but the woman had the best voice. Cool, traditional New Orleans jazz. We were near the window and it was entertaining to watch the drag queens outside trying to get the people in. read more

The Maison - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I was NOT expecting the bbq shrimp and grits to be this good! The bbq sauce is a bit salty and Smokey, no sweetness really. The grits are a nice buttery texture and carry the flavor of the bbq sauce very well. Couple this with the amazing band that's playing tonight, the vibes are super nice! read more

The Maison - BBQ Shrimp & Grits - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Absolutely loved this place! The food, the service, the atmosphere were all amazing! We sat at the bar and ordered the jambalaya fritters, Cajun Mac n cheese, wings and the Alligator sausage with fries. Everything was super delicious! I would absolutely go back again. We really enjoyed the live music as well! Definitely check this place out if you haven't been! read more

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This was the most unwelcoming and rude establishment I have ever had the misfortune to visit! We stopped out front because the music sounded good. We wanted to go in but were told there were no tables available - they were reserved. There were LOTS of empty tables and chairs and the band was in full swing. So we sat at the bar on uncomfortable bar stools and ordered drinks. I couldn't see the band well. We noticed some people had moved to some of the empty tables from other tables so we decided to do the same. And btw the kitchen at this point was closed. Why wouldn't they want customers who had bought drinks and were enjoying the music to sit at one of the empty tables? We were told we couldn't sit there so we left. Very bad experience! Ugh! read more