Locals will tell you to come to the Faubourg Marigny instead of the overhyped Bourbon Street to…read morehear jazz. On a previous trip we had seen an evening show at Snug Harbor and wanted to experience something else. We had read good things about the Spotted Cat and their sets run all afternoon. We were a little confused about price because one of our guidebooks said there is no cover but you're supposed to order drinks. There was a doorman who charged us something like $5 each (still cheap!) and we ordered beer and a N/A drink at the bar and listened to a great jazz group playing old-time jazz. Interior is tiny and you're pretty close to the performers. We were standing at first but eventually found some seats as people left. There is even a back courtyard if you want to be outside, although I don't know if you can hear the music or not. We bought a CD from the band and enjoyed it when we got back home. All in all, a great New Orleans experience.

Fun little spot on the Frenchmen…read more On a slow night they were the only spot asking for cover but this was the first spot we stopped at so we had no idea if this was still a norm, but walking around more, we saw spots that were free. The vibe is divey with some tables and the stage with musicians is near the front. The music was great and musicians very talented. Drinks were fine and came out quickly. Overall had a nice time enjoying the music!

All I can say is... WOWWWW!! IFYKYK. Went here last month for a friend's birthday trip, and was…read moretold by a friend that used to live in NOLA, that this was a must-see. So glad we had an opportunity to reserve tickets (highly recommend you do) for this intimate musical experience. It highlights the incredible talent, creativity, passion and FUN these artists have for jazz and their instruments. Feeding off each other's energy and really had you moving in your seat. Front seats are WORTH the money!! Each artist got to highlight a song of their choosing and each one ATE! They left no crumbs. I must have been a smiling fool in the 2nd row seats, but music, personally, is the best way to get through me. Years in music myself, I understand the dedication and commitment it takes. You FEEL that here when they are on stage performing. Jazz and its spontaneity and history is the cornerstone to Preservation Hall. I LOVE that there is no recording/picture taking allowed (unless the artists strictly tell you otherwise). It helps keep their art intact but helps immerse yourselves with them into their craft. Living in the moment. The last song they kindly let us record/take pictures and I will treasure them until I can come back. Side note: that trumpeter (I believe his name was Will?) has a VOICE as smooth as velvet and I was mesmerized. Video shows a brief moment of the night.

History. You have…read moreto come here. Surprise guests all of the time. The music is just raw, performed by stellar and professional musicians. No fancy lights, smoke, huge speakers. Think- jazz in your living room and about 80-100 of your friends. Bring cash to tip the band. I wish I would've known to do that. Merch for purchase, including CDs and Vinyl. No videos or photos during the show. The time goes by so much quicker than you imagine. Def leaves you wanting to come back...

I looked this place up for music and food. As I sit here for the music to start, 2000 (8pm), its…read morenot bad place to stop in. I wanted to try the gumbo but per my waiters recommendation, I got the Bayou burger with fries. Cooked to perfection! I asked for medium and got what I asked for. Fries crispy served in a upgraded tin can with a side of ketchup. To drink, a class of Chianti. Its a small location, something to think about if you are looking for somewhere to sit; seat yourself. If anyone is military, they do not offer a discount, but they aren't the only ones to do so and its ok. Glasses of wine are $16 a pop. Kinda pricey if you ask me but I believe that is standard when its a restaurant in a hotel. People were really nice, friendly, and helpful. I asked for other locations as farvas wine tasting and music and they helped out with that. The only reason I gave 4 starts versus 5 was the confusion if I could taste the wine before I commit and no military discount. Hate me if you want but people volunteer their lives to protect others but if it was an influencer, bet their food would be free. (Tell me I'm wrong). Must see! Visit! Vibes!

This is a dark swanky high-end cocktail bar. We stopped in for a drink before having dinner down…read morethe street. We came back later to go to Hot Tin on the roof, I peaked my head inside the Bayou bar and there was a great jazz band playing. Good service. This is the kind of place I wanna hang out at.

We were looking for a place to grab a cocktail before out dinner reservation elsewhere and we…read morestopped in here. Getting here right after they opened for the evening, before the live jazz started, we were able to chat with the staff (which we love to do) and they were very engaging and chatty. I also noticed they do a proper absinth service here and they offered one of the largest Absinth menus I've ever seen, so I had to try something interesting and different and went with the Texas made Opal Absinthe. Before selecting it, I asked the young lady who was handling the bar and she gave me her description, which I have to say was spot-on to what I ended up drinking. Another drink we got was great as well, and made with fresh juices. The vibe and venue is great here... I love jazz and I would love to return sometime to listen to the live jazz while enjoying their amazing adult beverages!

Heard this is the best jazz bar in town, so we decided to enjoy our first drink here in town…read more I got both the Absinthe red and green, which is very strong and unique flavor that I never had before. Both bands performed that night were talented, lightened our first night in town.

This spot became my go-to for entertainment. I enjoyed the brass band on Thanksgiving night and the…read moreburlesque show on black Friday. They have great drinks and amazing jambalaya.

We had such a fun time, live jazz and lovely desserts! If you're wanting a stop on Bourbon St…read more without all the debauchery this is it. New year's weekend was a blast in New Orleans and this stop one evening was a great memory. Fair priced so you can spend your dollars tipping the singer & band!

Well if there is a world famous musical institution in New Orleans, this is the place. Really great…read moretalent on display here and the place just oozes history, if the wall could talk as they say. Two big bars one upstairs and one down. Downstairs is the dance floor, and often folks are rocking it out, upstairs a mezzanine with a railing you can lean on to see the shows and also upstairs are some benches to sit when you feel you need to get off your feet. The whole place is a pretty intimate venue for hearing some of NOLA best. If you have tickets be sure to get there early for a good spot!

Only in New Orleans can you checkout live music at 7:30am ! The city turns up for Mardi Gras and…read moreI'm fortunate to catch some of that 'Who Dat'. This is a world famous live music venue in New Orleans and a great place to catch that local flavor. Drinks were pouring early with various wines, beers and non-alcoholic options available. I hadn't been here in quite a while and needed to get a new t-shirt at the merch counter. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes !

Amazing place! Always, incredible bands, this is always my first and last favorite place in New…read moreOrleans!

Eh not my favorite place for drinks due to quality of cocktails. I had to skip my Bloody Mary as it…read moretasted horrible. Even though my cocktail was horrible, the great band made up for it. The band was providing the tunes that you want to hear on Bourbon street. As for service: getting a drink at the bar can be tough when crowded. If this place is your jam, be patient.

I got to try out the Blue Dog Jazz Club as part of a Yelp Elite Event! I hadn't been downtown in a…read morehot minute and this was a perfect excuse! The location is right on Canal downtown, so that has it's pros and cons, but we didn't have any trouble getting there. I would say it's not superbly well advertised, so it might be easy to miss from the outside. The blue mood lighting inside and ambiance was nice. It felt classy, yet casual. Some people were wearing jeans and a t-shirt, others were wearing a suit. There were tables with seats available for those with food, and there were also comfortable seats and couches around too! With no cover charge for the live jazz music, jazz lovers will surely enjoy this spot! The drinks and food is a bit pricy, but it's similar to a lot of places located in the area. You are asked for your vaccination records at the door, so don't forget to bring that! We enjoyed the drinks and music! we had a great time! I hope more people find this place!

Honestly this isn't normally something I would attend but I was curious and wanted to try something…read moredifferent, and I'm glad that I did. The process of getting tickets was pretty easy. I got 2 show tickets and a valet ticket online. Once I arrived I drove to the Sheratons valet parking and handed over my car. This part was such a relief. Who the heck wants to walk these New Orleans streets in heels to attend an event? Not I. So I was glad they offer valet parking. When I walked into the hotel finding the event space was a little difficult. I found a staff member and they pointed me in the right direction. Once I got into the event space it was really nice. It looks like it's an art museum with nothing but different variations of the famous blue dog painting, which I thought was cool. Rachel was my bartender. She was very polite. She let me know that I would be served drinks at the table/area I chose to sit at so I didn't have to wait at the bar in order to get a drink. I ordered a French 75 which was great and I also had a cheese plate. They didn't skimp on the cheese plate. It was a decent size for the price and it included about 5 different cheeses, strawberries, grapes, and blackberries. Very tasty. The jazz musicians started playing around 8:45 I think. The music was great. It wasn't the kind of jazz you get up and dance to it was the kind of jazz you sit and listen to while really taking in and appreciating the amount of skill it takes to create music like this. It was a very soothing experience. The lighting didn't allow for great pictures but I still managed to snap a few.

Unimpressed with the lunch special.. offering was hamburger steak ( noted as a menu item at 10oz)…read morethe one I received couldn't have been any larger than 6oz.. looked like a thicker child's burger, mashed potatoes ( scoop smaller than the burger patty) green peas, the large cheaper ones. The peas seemed to have poured straight from the can, no sign of any cooking, seasoning or love. The meal in its entirety lacked any home cooking attention or effort. Price was $12... while this could be considered a good price, all things need be considered. For me, a lunch special advertised out front of a restaurant, is the pinnacle draw to entice/ welcome people to come on in, have a seat and enjoy a meal prepared with love and care. It should be a small representation of the entire menu offering..( if you like this ...you should come back and try....... ! On your next visit) Service, was minimal, drink orders taken as the menus were placed, orders taken upon drink delivery. Food served timely. Then the wait began... we finished our meals and waited... for about 5 minutes there were no waitstaff to be seen in the dining area, and never did get an offer of drink refills. Finally ( another 10 minutes) attracted the attention of one of the waitstaff ( not ours) asked for and received our bill. Paid the bill then we were offered drinks to go.. I loved this place, under its former marquee, local home cooking at it heart... sad to see it go this way. I'm sure to give it another chance at some point, but sure to shy away from the " Lunch Special" and look to the menu offerings. Come on Folks.. keep the little place with so much ambiance alive... bring back the love to the pots n pans..

I received great customer service. The bar area is very upscale looking. There is an outdoor…read moreseating area that seems very well thought out even though I didn't utilize it. The food was reasonably priced and tasty. I will definitely return.

We started off a little rough...they were out of ribs and burnt ends. No ribs at a BBQ joint?!?…read more So we went with brisket and smoked sausage. My wife and I did not agree....but her brisket was very fatty. I also had a large helping of fried okra along with some yummy potato salad. I was pretty stuffed so I shared my leaner brisket pieces with my wife. So it was a split decision on the food but service was good.

I love this place. I come a few times every winter when I am down here. The pulled pork is always…read moregood. I had the pulled pork and pulled chicken too, and it was good. Today I had the brisket sandwich and enjoyed it as well. If you are lucky, Kaleigh will wait on you. She is a good and attentive waitress. Big bar, lots of seating, multiple tvs. But street parking fills in fast, so come early.