We decided to stop by 8 Block after the Bayou Classic game. The bar was packed, but we still managed to get a good spot. The bartender was extremely nice and patient despite the crowd. I ordered a blueberry lemon drop and it was served in a plastic cup, I'm assuming because of how busy it was. It was good, though I could taste a bit of the fruit purée or corn syrup. The drinks were very affordable. We had about five drinks for less than $80, which is rare these days. We didn't try the food, but I did see several plates coming out and everything looked really good. I'd definitely return for happy hour or to try some light bites. read more

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The 8 Block prepares a substantial breakfast buffet. There is something for everyone from an omelet station to bagels. There are also green juices and other healthy stuff. But in Nola I must say I like their bacon and it is crispy rather than soggy. There were a few service hiccups mostly that they cleared my table while I was at the buffet and the omelet chef lost my order when I hand delivered it to him. But staff were accommodating and the place has a relaxing ambiance provided the music is not too loud. read more

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This is a great place to dine for New Orleans travel. Conveniently located in the Hyatt Regency, I enjoyed their delicious boudin balls and redfish. The bartender provided excellent service, making sure food and drinks were satisfactory. The bar is very clean with a nice ambiance. read more

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Delivery review. Fast delivery. Food was still hot. Brussel sprouts are good. It's a big portion for a starter. Chicken and sausage gumbo is good. A little spicy and not too salty. However, the gumbo shouldn't be put in this paper bowl. While I was eating, the bowl starts to become floppy. Bread that came with it was so hard and no butter or jam with it. read more

8 Block Kitchen & Bar - Gumbo. Brussel sprouts. - Buffets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This was my first time returning to 8 Block in years, so to pay ahead of time felt weird at first, but that's the latest procedure. Once seated, my server (think her name was Vajilia, something close to that) took my drink order, explained the buffet stations and then I was on my way. In the past, I used to get the smoked salmon from the meat/cheese/charcuterie station. During this visit, salmon wasn't available, only prosciutto, salami and a few different cheeses. I ordered my omelet and then perused the remaining stations. Once I saw that the grits were still available, I perked up. 8 Block has the BEST GRITS IN TOWN (yup, I wrote it)! By the time I returned to my booth with my coveted grits and plate of sides and fruit, my omelet was ready and delivered to my table. I sat at my booth for about an hour savoring every morsel and almost prepared another bowl of grits but had a few things to do before checkout. Vajilia (sp) was superb and checked on me periodically to see if I needed more hot water for my tea or anything else for my meal. It was the perfect start to my busy Sunday. Another wonderful trip to 8 Block. I'll return soon for more grits ;) read more

8 Block Kitchen & Bar - Breakfast buffet $25 - Buffets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This is a bar in the Hyatt Regency that is in the 3rd floor lobby area of the hotel, which is the primary mustering area for activities in the hotel. The bar is open to those walking through to/from the elevators to rooms or meeting areas. The bar has basic bites, lots of drinks with a full bar and they have service at the bar or tables too. It can get very busy and packed though. Service was friendly, but prices are typical for a hotel in a touristy area. read more

We visited 8 Block at the Hyatt Hotel for their $19.00 buffet lunch, hoping for a quick, quality meal. Unfortunately, it turned out to be one of the worst lunches I've had. Nothing seemed fresh, and much of the food appeared to have been sitting out for a while. The cheeses looked melted and aged, the tuna was dry and unappealing, and the Chinese food was simply awful. Service for drinks was slow. The only positive was the dessert, which was the highlight of the meal. read more

Staying in hotel Hyatt Regency and this restaurant is in my hotel. I ordered red beans and rice and asked for corn bread on side. And the spinach and kale salad. Salad was good I had the balsamic vinaigrette. It was late night so I didn't want to add extra protein but you can for extra charge. My red beans and rice looked like good serving it only had one slice of sausage. So I feel like more than one slice should've been in it. The bread was a roll not sure what kind. So I was sad didn't get the cornbread like I had asked. They didn't l charge for cornbread so oh well. I didn't eat much of the 2 rolls were soft and fluffy. They sent 2 packets of Tabasco and 2 packets of salad dressing (plenty), plus they put the plastic cutlery and napkins in as well. I did not eat at the restaurant. It was delivered to my room. It's a $5 delivery charge. It would be good to be told of delivery charge up front. But it was nice saved me time having to leave room late. Came within quoted time. read more

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I'm surprised at some of the negative reviews. The breakfast buffet was varied and excellent. For the price ($26), this place is worth it. Service was average, but the food selection at the buffet was very, very good. Made to order Belgian waffles, omelets, fresh fruit, puddings (try the chia pudding - a must), pastries, breakfast meats, scrambled eggs -- everything was spot on. OJ & Coffee was good. I would absolutely recommend the spread at 8 Block for breakfast ( -- there's something for everyone on this smorgasbord! Enjoy. read more

You pay first and then get to see the buffet options. While some items appear appetizing, they are poorly seasoned (egg frittata), cold (chicken sausage) or just missing and not replenished (cheese and meat tray). I have had better experiences at a continental breakfast. The coffee was bitter and tasted off, like it was reused from the conventions the day before. I'd give it more stars if it wasn't so expensive, maybe a 2 star at $9.99, but as a buffet in a hotel catering to business and convention guests and charging $30 per person, this was unacceptable. read more

This is a little bar in the Hyatt Regency. we grabbed some drinks after an evening on Bourbon street. Drinks were good and service was friendly. This is a great place to hang with friends while staying at the Hyatt. read more

8 Block Kitchen & Bar - Late night cocktails. - Buffets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

A bargain for a BIG lunch. Really substantial buffet featuring salads, a sandwich making table, loads of grilled veggies, pizza, steam table of entrees, two soups, fresh breads, and desserts. You CAN actually eat a healthy meal in NOLA! For $15.95 including coffee! (If you claim to be a local you get 15% discount). Free valet parking. They definitely need to upgrade the music though. Boring, soulless soundtrack. read more

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They were not ready for the conference attendees on this day. I waited 20 minutes in line before I gave up being I was on,y half way. As I understood the menu on this day you ordered like you would at a food truck and sat down. So why was it taking too long? Guess I should have walked somewhere and got lunch. I think it might have been quicker. Not Impressed read more

We were in town for the weekend and looking for a buffet for Sunday brunch. We were a little hesitant due to the mixed reviews, but we need not have been. For the price we paid, the breakfast selection was huge! And the food was wonderful. Hot oatmeal, hot grits, traditionals like scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits, toast, pancakes & French toast. Also several items with New Orleans flair, muffin & pastry choices, numerous cold cereal with multiple milk choices, overnight oats, fresh fruit, and more! I was truly overwhelmed by all the choices. And the best thing about our visit was our server, Dejan! He anticipated our every need, kept our table cleared & our drinks refilled, and just over-all provided top notch service! I plan to return with my mother in the spring, and we are definitely going again for Sunday brunch! read more

Received a waiver for a complimentary breakfast while staying at the Hyatt Regency. As far as hotel breakfasts go, was very impressed.  There was a made-to-order omelette bar with a more eclectic array of toppings than what you might normally find, which included goat cheese (in addition to cheddar or other omelette classics) and shrimp and crawfish, which was a nice nod to the NOLA cuisine. In addition to the omelette bar, there was an extensive buffet station, that had multiple tables, including one for pastries, yogurt and fruit, one for charcuterie, one for hot oatmeal and grits (with all the toppings) and then one for bread pudding, both chocolate and vanilla. Next to the omelette bar they had an array of pre-cooked hot foods, including breakfast potatoes, bacon and sausage, waffles, pancakes, french toast, and of course, biscuits with gravy.  Are there better breakfast options literally all around the hotel in downtown New Orleans? Of course. But for a hotel breakfast, I was very impressed by the quality and array of food that was offered. I also received exceptional service, with a waiter constantly offering more coffee or juice, and many other waiters checking in to confirm that I had found all that I wanted and needed. read more

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Eeeek. 30 dollars for a very below- average buffet style breakfast. They have bread, cereal, cheese, some warm items , and a omelette bar. I got a egg white omelette which was OK. And some assorted meats and fruit. It was decent, and I would've gladly paid about 7.99. However , for 22.95 and having to tip, I highly recommend finding somewhere outside of the hotel . ** the bottomless mimosas however were only 15.00 dollars and looked amazing. So I highly recommend those . read more

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I like this joint!!! DISCLAIMER - I've only patronized 8 Block during some conferences that I've attended at the Hyatt so that just so happens to be my only reference point(s). It's fun, the servers are sweet, super efficient and cool. (Works for me). In those times of said conferences, the place becomes a hustling, bustling cornucopia of old farts such as myself, hotel occupants and convention goers alike. As for the food, I've only had the "appetizer" type stuff that comes along with vendor provided "social hour" invites, but what of that I have had, was pretty FUC'n awesome!!! Shrimp and crawfish are gnarly good, sausage, boudain balls, fried chicken, meats, cheeses, etc... All good!!! Wouldn't necessarily make a special trip to patronize, but if the company wants to send me again, I definitely won't hesitate to stop in for a while!!! read more

8 Block Kitchen & Bar - Bar area - Buffets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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30 Sec Review: It may be a pain to go out for food if you're staying at the Hyatt... but do it. Or do a Door Dash, because if you order room service from here, it's going to be a sad experience. I have not dined in yet. Pros: It's in the hotel, so it wins on proximity. Cons: Everything else. Short and sweet: Ordered a $12 gumbo delivered to our room and I have to say, when it arrived I was wondering if it was a joke. It was about the size of a cup of microwavable soup and though the liquid has gumbo flavor, it did not have much of the gumbo fixings. Such as sausage, rice, or meat. I would've been better off with a cup o noodles and some frozen veggies mixed in. But the food was edible, it was just sad to think it was "restaurant" prepared. read more

8 block is an interesting place. It's a breakfast and lunch restaurant, but on weekend nights it becomes a jazz club with a chocolate bar. This is a review of the jazz show. Before you ask, I have no idea what a chocolate bar is. I decided to drink beer instead of chocolate so you'll have to use your imagination. The stage is located towards the front of the restaurant area. It is raised fairly high, but there is a large wall in between the stage and the tables. That wall seriously obstructs your view of the stage. Sure you can see the singer, but it feels awkward. If the wall were removed it would feel a lot more intimate. As is, the performers seem almost disconnected from the audience. Anais St. John was the artist performing and she was incredible. Her voice was soulful and powerful and she did amazing renditions of many Nola classics. She also did a good job connecting with the crowd despite the odd stage wall setup. At one point in the set she took her microphone and roamed through the crowd stopping at each table. If you're a guy, she will likely stop and sing to you which reminded me of the old jazz clubs you see in movies. It was really a great show. Service was very poor. Despite many of the tables having guests, there were very few servers. Ordering and receiving a beer took upwards of 15-20 minutes. Getting the bill took the same amount of time. In summary, the venue was funky, service was poor, but that show was excellent. If you're staying at the Hyatt or just want to see a great show, I encourage you to check out 8 Block on Saturday nights. read more

8 Block Kitchen & Bar - Live jazz - Buffets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I had breakfast this morning at the eatery. We had to pay first then sit anywhere in the dining area. After retrieving the food, I sat and waited 5 minutes while servers kept passing by, not asking if I wanted coffee or water. I finally raised my voice and asked for a cup of coffee. I only went back 1 time for the breakfast buffet, eggs weren't tasty and the rest of the selection was just okay. Service continued to decline, had to ask for another refill of coffee before the server decided to bring the coffee pot. Another server took over and performed better bit by then, I was already disappointed with the service and food. read more

I had the breakfast buffet on Weekday morning. The food was good, not excellent but good. The service was very bad. It was difficult to get my check and the waiter was confrontational about me paying for my friend's coffee. It was disappointing. read more

MILES OF MEDIOCRE FOOD At first the breakfast buffet looks substantial with serving tables that seem to ride off into the sunset. But once you walk the aisles there are very few surprises. A pastry area, charcuterie section, grits, fruit, yogurt, ready to order omelets...yawn. RUBBERY... It's a mistake to put stacks of French toast, pancakes or waffles in steam trays. Any toastiness or crisp edges are reduced to a spongey puck that can't be cut with the edge of a fork. And, like most of the offerings here, they have little flavor. AND ALL OF THIS CAN BE YOURS FOR JUST $30! An outrageous price that's just as outrageous even with the 15% Yelp discount. read more

A party of 6 of us went for the chocolate buffet on Saturdays from 9 to midnight. Dont be fooled my anything you find on google because they have downsized quite a bit. Its now $9.95/pp There is about 12 different options, all richer than the next. We all made a plate of personal selections and we all felt sick afterwards. Only because of the richness. Beware! The drink menu was disappointing. They were out of the top three options of champagne. They were asking $50 for a bottle that cost $5 in the store. There was one server for the entire restaurant. We waited and waited for our drinks the first round, second round and the check. The live music was so-so. They kept taking breaks and ended up leaving early. Sorry but we all agreed to not do that again. read more

Over priced for the quality (or lack there of). Lots of better places close by, this was just convenient. Will not be back

Did the breakfast buffet. A bit pricey, but for the selection it was ok. The omelette were a tad small but tasty. Good service, attentive. They don't rush you. Good bacon, but the turkey sausage left a lot to be desired. Give me a dead pig any day! Biscuits were good and I splurged and went for the chocolate bread pudding. Didn't need the calories. But what the heck, you only live once. read more

Came here for the lunch buffet this Friday. It came out to be $15 with the government employee discount. It was a good deal. The buffet was totally worth it. They even have a section that'll cook you a hanger steak to order. They have a good selection of food items and it was good quality. Even the dessert was good. I would come back here every Friday for lunch. read more

8 Block Kitchen & Bar - Hanger Steak - Buffets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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My friends came here a couple days before I did and highly recommended this place. She said their steak and seafood are all freshly made and delicious. I probably went on a day when everything went wrong in the kitchen. Everything was covered in salt.... a lot of salt. I did enjoy the sides but the steak and seafood that I was looking forward to were really bad. read more

Currently staying here as guest and ordered room service for breakfast. The hashbrowns should be called hash "bricks" since they are raw. The eggs are super dry. The food was cold and no utensils to eat it with. Breakfast here is way too expensive for you not to enjoy it. Will not be ordering again!!! read more

The food here was pretty good, but the service here was literally nonexistent. My friend and I went to the breakfast buffet during the Essence Festival. We sat at our table for nearly an hour and a half, and no one ever came to serve us. I had to hunt down someone to get a glass of water. Servers were taking care of the tables all around us, but no one ever came to talk to us. I have never been treated like this at a restaurant, and I hope to never experience this again. I will not be returning to 8 Block because of this. read more

Geeze Hyatt WTF. Dinner buffet was horrible. Only thing I somewhat enjoyed was the salad bar and seafood gumbo. Even then the shrimp was overcooked and just mush. Along with the shrimp and okra, pork stew, veggie pasta.... no.. even desserts tasted cheap. I say no. Just don't go lol read more

Buffet had a nice spread but the service was ok. You have to wave someone down w/ a blue shirt to get drinks. I noticed a few of the customers and our group had to ask for drinks, this includes water. The buffet was clean and well maintained. The guys doing the omelet bar were very nice and funny. There was grits, beignets, a chauterie and cheese spread, omelet bar, bacon, eggs, sausage and a few more items for breakfast. read more

A nice place to grab a glass of wine and relax after a hectic day. Joseph was friendly and attentive without being pushy and made some great recommendations. read more

I'm really particular about my my cocktails, so a well crafted cocktail is very important in my line of work... Okay maybe not my line of work but in my life. I was waiting to have dinner in the Hyatt and decided to visit 8 Block for a cocktail with a friend. I wanted to try one of their specialty cocktails, but they were out of the original ingredient and that particular ingredient was extremely high up on their fancy shelves and they seem not particularly too thrilled with the possibility of having to get that missing ingredient down. So to cut down on the headache I decided to ask for something with Champagne and St Germain.. Normally, I like to leave it open to the bartenders creativity, but he decided to just do Champagne and St Germain. It was delicious just the right parts of each but definitely not as creative as I expected. My friend I was there with wanted a specific cocktail, that they never heard of and which they told him that must be a specialty somewhere specific. They pretty much just would not agree with him on this. He actually called the bar where he received the original cocktail and was told what exactly it was and this was a pretty well known cocktail. Maybe, it was just a off night for them, but just not too impressed by the creativity of the bartenders at those prices. Overall, the product was good, but the service wasn't my favorite. read more

8 Block Kitchen & Bar - Champagne and St Germain - Buffets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I went here for the Breakfast/Lunch buffet the past 2 weekends and have to say it was pretty good. The buffet prices are $17 for Breakfast and $14 for Lunch, which is weird for me coming from Vegas. The types of food offered and the quality is very high given the reasonable pricing. 8 Block wins hands down compared to what they offer at the buffet in the Crystal Room at Le Pavillon, the price is better and the food is better. Some of the fancier/unique things offered at 8 Block: - Lox & Bagels (all the trimmings) - Cured meats & cheese (Prosciutto, Salami, sheep milk, gouda, bleu, trimmings) - Omelette station - Multiple fruit bowls (berries) - A large variety of desserts I think drinks (juice/soda) are included in the pricing, juice is for sure. I honestly can't see them keeping the prices where they're at, unless the buffet is different on weekdays or take away some of the fancier things. Highly recommended. I'll be back for sure. read more

I've only been for the lunchtime buffet, but I think it's well worth the price. Each time, I go with a party of 10 people on a week day as the lunch buffet is open M-F 11a-2:20p. The cost is great for the food + dessert + drink (non-alcoholic - the arnold-palmer is the best!) at $12.95. It's also never all that busy, so we have gotten good service. They usually have a nice salad bar, a bread bar with sides + finger sandwiches, a few main dishes (like 3 or 4 such as pizza, ribs, chicken, steak, or gumbo), a few sides (like veggies or potatoes), some sort of bread pudding, and a nice array of small/fancy desserts. I have to be honest, the desserts are my favorite part and I usually leave lunch with a food coma. The Hyatt is a gorgeous hotel and it's a bit fun to play tourist and walk all around since I wouldn't normally be able to afford to stay there. A nice bonus is that you can eat lunch and then enjoy the view from the top floor. I'm not sure if you're supposed to go up there unless you're a guest, but we've never had a problem. The view of the city is fantastic and it's a nice place to chat. The area is probably a nice place to hold lunch meetings I imagine. All in all, I would recommend here if you're looking for a new place to try for lunch one day if you're feeling hungry/undecided about what you want to eat. I don't feel a real urge to have to repeatedly go back here, my friends and I just do so out of 1) convenience to where we work and 2) we are really hungry and cheap - so buffets are a great way to satisfy those problems. read more

The hubby and I thought this place was great! We came for the lunch buffet two times while staying at the Hyatt. The lunch buffet was a great deal with a great selection and the food was very good. After leaving our room to checkout we decided to stop here and eat one more time before leaving NO, parked our luggage at the hostess station. Tried to checkout on my iphone and received an error so the hostess called the front desk for me so I could checkout by 12:00 p.m. I was really impressed! read more

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I met two friends here for lunch at 12:30 p.m. on a recent Friday afternoon. I had no trouble finding a parking spot at a meter. When we arrived at the restaurant, there was no hostess at the front for a good 15 minutes, despite it being the peak lunch hour. Finally she appeared and we were seated. I ordered the buffet and my two friends ordered off of the menu. It was taking so long for them to receive their watermelon salad, that they urged me not to wait for them and to go ahead and make my salad at the salad bar. By the time I got back from the salad bar, they had received their salads. The buffet had an excellent array of items for the price of $13.95. The highlight of the salad bar for me was a delicious cold pasta salad that I could not get enough of. The hot bar had some nice gumbo, fish, stewed chicken, jambalaya and pizza, plus maybe a few other things. The dessert station was okay, the only item that was rave-worthy was the moist, tart lemon square. Service was somewhat spotty. Our server disappeared halfway through our lunch and then someone else waited on us. Overall, the buffet was pretty high-quality for the price, and I enjoyed it. The atmosphere was swanky. Would go again! read more

This place is located inside the Hyatt Regency Hotel. It has a great breakfast buffet that offers just about everything you would want and also the local foods. Like beignet, grits, etc, you can t go wrong to eat here. The cost is $21 dollars and tax for the buffet and coffee which is better than the 30 plus you pay in New York. If you want good value good food then this is the place to eat when you stay here. read more

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Buffet of ALL THE THINGS! The whole buffet was amazing. They will make any kind of omelette you'd like and had fun things like boudain, shrimp, and alligator sausage. It gets packed and they didn't have enough staff, so that's why I can't give it 5 stars. The cost was good considering the amount of offerings. Having it at the hotel where we stayed was also nice as we came down and there it was! I'd completely go back just for the buffet! read more

One person made this experience the most rewarding: Darnelle Saunders! She singlehandedly turned our frowns into smiles with her stellar service and attention. On the day we got here we made a reservation that happened to be later than their opening hours. She offered to whip us something up. But of course we couldn't make them do that. On the 2nd day, we made another reservation, but due to a miscommunication we ended up standing in line! When she found out, she decided to make our breakfast on the house!! For me, it wasn't about the freebie. It was the gesture, the attention we received! I will definitely be returning to this place, and recommend it to anyone! read more