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    Boucherie

    4.3 (640 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Southern
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Bathroom decor
    Shalon P.

    This place was awesome! Service was good. Drinks were great! They have a real bartender that crafts drinks! On to the food... when you sit, they bring out this mini appetizer. I think it was some kinda pico de gallo. Pretty good. Ordered the shrimp and fried grit cakes. The shrimp tasted blackened. There was bacon jam but it was kinda hidden under the last shrimp. I thought the shrimp would be tossed in it. I definitely had the wrong idea. Lol The burger This was the best burger. Tho I ordered it medium and it came well done, it tasted phenomenal. It was juicy and delicious and I can't wait to go back and have another!

    Chicken fried pulled pork
    Molly B.

    2 stars because the food was mostly good: -Chocolate ganache terrine was excellent -Chicken fried pulled pork was interesting BUT the service was so awful I don't think I can go back. Scallop dish was so salty it was inedible, the fries were salty, too We were a group of 9 but I noticed the smaller sized tables were having similar service as us. This ended up being a 3 hour experience in what felt like an 80° sauna where everyone in the restaurant was shout-talking. It was a lot. We were sat 45min after our reservation (we received a text earlier to come 15min later) and it took another 45min to get our first round of drinks. Our water glasses were empty most of the night, wine pairings were often forgotten, those who didn't do the wine pairing weren't asked if they wanted another drink, one main course wasn't made, and food was served without silverware. The courses were so spread apart we were ready to go halfway through the 3 course meal. I don't know if they were just down in staff, nothing was mentioned about why it was such a hot mess, or if this is how they operate now, or it's just dining in 2023?

    three spoons of food on a table
    Mel A.

    You know you are going to have a meal worth writing about the moment you take your first bite. That is exactly how I feel about my dining experience at Boucherie. First, I was so happy to have been able to snag a table on a Saturday night pre-mother's day. The restaurant is in what might have been a home in the past. Very unassuming but once you're there, you will immediately know what the fuss is all about. I wanted a place a little farther from the busy scene so I chose Boucherie for that reason. We arrived, informed the host of our reservations and we were seated immediately on a corner table. The place was fairly quiet, had a full bar, and attentive wait staff. Our dining experience began with some smoked tuna ragoons with Louisiana strawberry dipping sauce. The smoked tuna was a little bit on the salty side but otherwise, the flavors between the sauce and the ragoons worked. For my main dish, I ordered the scallops which were divine! Very flavorful, prepared perfectly and the sauce was magnificent. I could have probably polished off another serving of it (on a different night, of course!). My meal was lovely and exquisite. My dining companion enjoyed some cocktails while I sipped on some wines for the evening. Overall, I had a wonderful and unforgettable dining experience.

    APPLEWOOD SMOKED SCALLOPS 32 sweet pea risotto with piave vecchio, roasted oyster mushrooms, lobster sauce nantua
    Tony L.

    Boucherie 8115 Jeannette St, New Orleans, LA 70118 Since it's COOLINARY month in New Orleans, I had to take advantage of the varieties of menu items offered by restaurants for a fair price. The interior of the restaurant may be small and tight, but you definitely do get the nola vibes if you catch my drift! If you want a good night out, I would definitely give this place a shot! 1. APPLEWOOD SMOKED SCALLOPS 32 sweet pea risotto with piave vecchio, roasted oyster mushrooms, lobster sauce nantua. (Favorite) This was not part of the coolinary menu item, but it is definitely worth getting though! 2. Blackened Shrimp & Grit Cake with warm house made bacon vinaigrette. 3. Crispy Skin Duck Confit with charred street corn, tomato jam, and cotija. 4. Coconut Caramel Ooey Gooey Cake. #Tonylameats #boucherie #neworleansla #coolinary #coolinarynola #uptownnola Boucherie 8115 Jeannette St, New Orleans, LA 70118 Since it's COOLINARY month in New Orleans, I had to take advantage of the varieties of menu items offered by restaurants for a fair price. The interior of the restaurant may be small and tight, but you definitely do get the nola vibes if you catch my drift! If you want a good night out, I would definitely give this place a shot! 1. APPLEWOOD SMOKED SCALLOPS 32 sweet pea risotto with piave vecchio, roasted oyster mushrooms, lobster sauce nantua. (Favorite) This was not part of the coolinary menu item, but it is definitely worth getting though! 2. Blackened Shrimp & Grit Cake with warm house made bacon vinaigrette. 3. Crispy Skin Duck Confit with charred street corn, tomato jam, and cotija. 4. Coconut Caramel Ooey Gooey Cake. #Tonylameats #boucherie #neworleansla #coolinary #coolinarynola #uptownnola

    Blackened Shrimp & Grit Cake
    Jolene G.

    We visited Boucherie on a Saturday and then returned the following Friday. We had reservations for 5:00 both times, which is during the happy hour. We had the Brussels sprouts and fries for the happy hour snacks and I had an Old Fashioned and Amaretto Sour for happy hour sips. The happy hour cocktail selections seem to change daily. The blackened shrimp and grit cake was nice! The shrimp were a good size and the flavor was good too! On our Saturday visit, I had the wagyu brisket with fries, and it was tasty. I think the sauce was kind of overpowering though. On the following Friday, I had the duck breast, and IT WAS AMAZING!!!! Easily a favorite! We had the bread pudding for dessert and I had the espresso martini (neither pictured, but they were very nice!)

    Dessert Menu
    Marcus W.

    Showed up on a Friday night at 5pm for happy hour. Enjoyed $3 draft & wife had HH Pinot Noir. Sat out on their cover patio which was cozy and well ventilated. Josie took our order and was excellent. Even though she had too many tables, she still took her time and gave everyone lots of attention. We decided to try the happy hour burger, salad, boudin balls, and fries. They were all awesome and priced well for HH. They have a Satsuma infused vinegar that was delicious on the fries. For dessert we got the Chocolate Ganache Terrine. It was still frozen in the center but excellent. And even better at home after it fully warmed up ;-) We will definitely be back and will bring friends.

    Beignets with crayfish. Delish!
    Chas S.

    Work flew me to NOLA the day after Fat Tuesday. I wasn't here on vacation so did my best to steer clear of the FQ. I enjoyed venturing out west past Tulane by car, including to this spot which was hands-down my #1 favorite meal of this trip. Reservations are easy on Resy and you'll get to pick between indoor and outdoor seating. A small converted cottage in a residential neighborhood, Boucherie is seemingly tailor-made for the pandemic with a charming, breezy, covered outdoor patio where probably 3/4 of the tables are located. The food was incredible. A half rack of smoked pork ribs from Niman Ranch gets served with onion rings and a delicious french onion dip. A thick filet of snapper is pan-fried to perfection, topped with a sharp agrodolce, and served atop grilled, herbed cauliflower steaks. We were also fortunate to get to try the evening's special appetizer of three onion beignets (fluffy hush puppies style) served alongside a sauce full of crayfish. If you see this on the menu, do not miss your chance. I'm still craving this dish. Service is lovely. The host and runners were efficient and the server was smart and incredibly intuitive. The creative drink menu and a yummy donut bread pudding rounded out our final meal in NOLA. Wish I lived closer or that we ate here earlier in the trip so that I could make a repeat visit!

    Alesia A.

    Y'all this restaurant was such a cute, intimate, and tasty dining experience. The restaurant is located in a cozy shotgun home on Jeanette Street. We sat on the porch and it was perfect (if you know me, you know I love a good patio or porch) For our meal, we decided to do the Chef's Tasting Menu. Each course was paired with wine and it was soooo great! My favorite dish would have to be the Black Farms Wagyu Hanger Steak & they had beet mashed potatoes... I know, you're like beets, yuck! BUTTTT NOOOO!!! It was perfect. The flavors blended gracefully, you already know the steak was good, and that wine...Delicioso 2019 Tempranillo(Spain) set it all the way offff!!!! Everything was delicious, aside from the Watermelon Gazpacho (sue me, I don't like watermelon lol) but the wine was good for that course. Big shoutout to everyone at Boucherie! Y'all made #nolarestaurantweek one to remember. Chef's Tasting Menu (First course)Boudin Balls - Domaine Petroni Rose 2018 "France" (Second course) Local Greens Salad - Nascetta, Moscato Blanco "Italy" Third course) Watermelon Gazpacho - Cleck 2019 "Italy" (Fourth course) Black Farms Wagyu Hanger Steak - Delicioso 2019 Tempranillo "Spain" (Fifth course) Krispy Kreme Bread pudding

    Noelle M.

    Ohhh wow! This was an amazing dinner. Definitely the best pork chop I've ever had. The flavor and sear was incredible--thicker than I though could be possible... the sweet potato was unbelievably tasty too! The cheese plate was a nice appetizer with a good selection. Loved the seasonal ingredients in the salads too. My dad was raving about the duck gumbo--the roux was remarkable for sure. I'd plan to be there for a while, it's a long meal. But enjoy the company and warm ambiance. Make a reservation ahead of time!

    Let the tastings begin
    Lisa S.

    My son and I chose to eat here this week for Restaurant week because of the advertised Krispy Kreme bread pudding. Whatever reason you choose to go, it will be well worth it. We were greeted at the door by two very friendly staff members who created an on-the-spot song from our last name. What's not to love about a spontaneous song and dance? There are several options for seating, either inside or out. Regardless of where you choose to sit, there will be fantastic service all around. There are two different prix fixe options to choose from in addition to their regular menu. There is a 5 course or a 3 course option. You can add wine for an additional cost. My son chose the 3 course and I chose the other one. The menus were different, allowing us to sample a larger variety. We also chose the duck confit appetizer as well. I have zero complaints about anything we tried. I wasn't sure I would enjoy the watermelon gazpacho but I have been converted. Attached are the menus for this week. I highly recommend you review them, choose your reason to go and book a table.

    Apple pie starter
    Jade' P.

    I went to Boucherie with some a small party of 4 on a Saturday afternoon. I made a reservation and so thankful I did, the restaurant is very small on the inside with not a lot of tables but it was very cozy. The alternative option was to sit outside in the patio, which was very nice, but it was way too hot. I was seated immediately and brought water and the Apple pie starter and it was delicious!! A great first bite before the main course meal. My party ordered from the 45$ coolinary menu, shrimp and grit cake the the brisket and the Krispy Kreme bread pudding to finish. I also had the boudin balls (amazing!!) burger and Parmesan fries (on happy hour). The food was amazing!! Very well seasoned and definitely hit the spot! I also had the matcha daiquiri (in addition the the guava daiquiri-very good!) and it was amazing, very refreshing and strong! My type of drink! Overall, the wait staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations, our water glasses were always full and everyone was so sweet, in addition to the food and ambiance being perfect! I will definitely be back to enjoy happy hour again!

    Oysters and ramp kinchi
    Robert M.

    Managed to snag a reservation here on New Years Eve. Wasn't sure what to expect as I hadn't read up on this restaurant. I don't know that anything I could have read would have prepared us for what we were about to experience! Our ride dropped us off and I thought we were lost. The restaurant is very unassuming from the front. The name of the restaurant is painted on a board along the side of the stairway. Otherwise, it looks like any other house. We got there a little early, so we walked around a bit, then made our way over. They opened at 5pm and our resv was for 5:15. Great time to get there! Our server, Benjamin, brought our menus and let us know that it was a fixed, 9 course menu for the evening. Exciting! We were treated to a glass of champagne to start. We ordered a bottle of wine and prepared for the food to begin. I'm not going to go into every course. I will just say that the food was absolutely phenomenal!!! The meal was Asian themed and seafood prominent. Chef Nathaniel Zimet and the staff did an incredible job with the planning and preparation of the meal. If the regular menu is half as good as this was, you're in for a treat. Our top two courses were the Wagyu tartare and the lobster miso soup. We were having difficulty narrowing it down to two! As for the service... Benjamin was perfect! Funny, knowledgeable, and so quick to get us what we needed. The meal itself took a long time, by American standards... 3 1/2 hours from sit down to finish. Time flew! That is NOT typical timing for here, so don't think you will be here forever. Tonight was a special menu and special circumstances. I just hope that if anyone else posts about tonight, they keep that in mind. If you are in the New Orleans area, this is a place you must try. I wouldn't bring children here. This IS a spot for a special date or occasion. I wish there were more places like this around. 5stars just isn't enough.

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    Benjamin M.

    This place is top notch! Perfect for everything from parties, dates, to solo dining! The food and drinks are both refreshing and classic at the same time! Everyone on staff is very welcoming and knowledgeable! Couldn't recommend this place enough. Good vibes all around!

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    Luke

    4.2(5.5k reviews)
    3.4 miCentral Business District
    $$$

    We absolutely love Luke! It's one of those places we never miss on a trip to New Orleans. The…read moreoysters are always incredibly fresh and delicious--they truly never miss. A dozen oysters and a happy hour cocktail at Luke is something we plan for every time we're in the city. The atmosphere is lively and fun without being overly loud or crowded-feeling, and the staff is always wonderful. It's the perfect place to settle in, enjoy great oysters and a cocktail, and soak up a little New Orleans energy. One of our favorite traditions and a must every visit!

    The customer service was great, the food was good. Like I said in all my food post for New Orleans,…read moreyou can literally walk down any single street and turn into any restaurant and find some amazing food. This restaurant was very unique. They have these really cool boars head mounted to the wall. I asked the waitress if that was Luke. She said it wasn't. The food here is very good, I went with this pork dish, quite good, the gumbo was phenomenal. That was probably my favorite along with the dessert. Are waitresses from the United Kingdom. I joke with her a bit regarding the Bland food that she came from now she's in the epicenter for some of the most amazing season food in the world. The customer service was great, she had a great attitude, and the food came out promptly. This is a very unique restaurant serving up some amazing dishes. Easy five star review.

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