Breakfast for 3. - Ambiance (5/5) Lots of natural light, open space, charming decor. - Service (4/5) Quick, though at times with just a shade of gruff. - Shrimp n Grits, $24 (5/5) Super creamy grits, but the star are the shrimp. Perfectly cooked with an unctuous sauce and with heads on! All the flavor is in the head, and I'm so glad it's included here. - Pepper Jelly Andouille Sausage, $7 (4/5) Really great flavor, slight char on the sear. Excellent. - Value (5/5) For the execution and the portion size of the shrimp n grits, I think this is great value. - Final Word Hard to find truly great food in hotels, but Couvant really shines. It elevates the whole Eliza Jane experience. read more

Orders: 'The Witching Hour' Gin + Aperol Cocktail | 'New Orleans Old Fashioned' w/ Pecan Simple Syrup We just bopped in for a nightcap while we were staying at a nearby hotel in the French Quarter and this place was absolutely lovely!! Our drinks were both so delicious, the staff super social and fun, & the food smelled exquisite so we'll have to come back with our appetites. I glanced at their breakfast menu and saw béchamel - swoon!!! read more

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The service was so bad I had to leave, the bartender Aria was so bad. Rolled her eyes at customers and complained about not wanting to work or be a bartender during brunch. This happened on: July 1st 2023. It was my first time here and I most likely will never come back. read more

Couvant - Drink and menu - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Beautiful restaurant inside of the hotel we were staying. It was rainy on our last day so instead of venturing out we decided to have breakfast here. The menu is fairly limited but you can't go wrong with French toast. The serving sizes were huge. The server wasn't overly friendly but we did get our order fairly quickly and everything was delicious. read more

Couvant - Pain Perdu - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We went here because it was one of the only restaurants open during the blizzard little did we know how amazing this place is. We started with the escargot and the steak tartar. Both of these items were amazing. The escargot was served on a puff pastry which soaked in all the butter and made for a great appetizer. Then we ordered the steak frites. Good steak frites are a dime a dozen. This dish was perfectly executed. The steak was perfect as was the sauce and the frites. 5/5. The ambiance is upscale and the service was top notch.5/5 Thanks for taking care of us. read more

Awesome spot located in the Eliza Jane Hotel. We had Saturday brunch and everything was delicious from the fresh coffee to the thick cut bacon, incredible, decadent stuffed French toast to the rosemary potatoes and fluffy eggs. This was a perfect place to start our day! Great location and beautifully decorated restaurant and hotel. read more

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We went to Couvant with a lot of excitement. We were looking forward to it so much that we went over the menu several times as we drove to New Orleans I read the menu aloud as Helen drove. We got so hungry that we had to stop! Unfortunately this is where all the fun ended. We arrived at the restaurant at our reservation time. The hostess greeted us and took us to one of the many empty tables, never asking us for our reservation or name. Entering a restaurant in NOLA at 8pm on a Friday night and there is no need for a reservation, and there's a TON of empty tables? Not a good sign. The food was just awful. The drinks in NOLA at least will save a meal, but not here. The drinks were overly sweet. The flavors did not complement each other in either. The presentation was nice I suppose. There was nothing wrong with the service, but there was no one there. I wish them all the best and I suppose this could have been an off night. Maybe the chef got COVID or something? After the starters we left and went to ACME for oysters. Will not be back here. read more

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Spectacular restaurant. Top notch service, food, and drinks. It was so lovely inside, I snuck a few pictures. Just beautiful! read more

Couvant - Easy to miss this place, just a small shingle. - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This place has a really cool little French bistro vibe. Seems like it'd be a great place for friends together. When I went, I think they were a little shortstaffed and the bartender wasn't very chatty to begin with. Towards the end, she did strike up conversation, which was nice. In regards to the food, I only tried the duck and brie spring eggrolls, and I found it very onion heavy. Not a fan. read more

Couvant - Duck and Duck & Brie Spring Rolls - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Cute restaurant, friendly staff, delicious food! Bottomless drinks were so worth it for brunch, definitely recommend read more

Couvant - CROQUE MADAME - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Delicious food, good sized portions, excellent service, and wonderful ambiance can it get better for a breakfast brunch place? So many good choices we ended up ordering too much food but worth it! This place is going on my come back list for sure. read more

Couvant - The bar - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

It is attached to the Eliza Jane Hotel and has a similar vibe. The ambiance is great. Calm and quiet but inviting. The food was fine but the service was pretty terrible. We asked our server a few questions about the menu and she couldn't answer any of them because she had "only been there a month". No issue with that, but feels like an offer to get answers would have been reasonable. We were very hungry so immediately ordered the shrimp cocktail and the citrus salad. Both were good but took so long to come out and our entree order wasn't taken until 35 minutes after we sat down. The poor table next to us was already seated when we arrived and their meals arrived well after ours (an hour after arriving). The restaurant was not busy at all. Probably less than half full. What appeared to be a manager was sitting at the bar with paperwork the whole time. Never checked on any tables or apologized for the very long wait. Overall, just a subpar experience. read more

Food and service was fantastic! Athul was great and all the recommendations were amazing!

Very well decorated fun space. Extremely casual but chic seating area. Food was relatively quick and enjoyable. Service was helpful and friendly but extremely busy since only two servers on a weekday. They should receive a major award for courage and persistence. Crystal hot sauce is a sign this is not a kitchen run by Yankees. read more

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Ambiance is great here and the service is great as well. We went for coolinary and the prices were reasonable but on a Rucker night out, this would be a fancier date night! read more

Couvant - Crème brûlée - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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It was such a nice retreat from the hustle and bustle from the city. The filet was cooked to perfection, champagne was delicious and flowing, and Athul was a wonderful server with the biggest smile to greet you. read more

DJ's service was excellent. The food was outstanding. Atmosphere is right on. We will be back for the Coque Au Vin with white wine and crème fraiche. Amazing! read more

the food and the service was fantastic! Exceeded all the expectation and couldn't have asked for a better waiter!

Superb! Delicious and gorgeously presented food, exceptional service and attractive ambience. This place is great and we really enjoyed our time. The strawberry beet salad and gulf fish entree were amazing. Dining companions had duck and veal, both looked beautiful and were apparently, delicious. Kids had a great looking cheese burger they whipped up. It was demolished, so I assume delicious. I stole a few fries. They did not disappoint, very good! Kids had the "Mexican hot chocolate" mousse, it was topped with charred marshmallows. I had a few bites, it was unique and delicious. Our server was attentive and excellent. Highly recommend him! We will definitely return. read more

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I was truly wowed by the quality, flavor, and character of the authentic French food we had at Couvant! We had both the boeuf Bourguignon and the Coq au Vin.. I had never had coq au vin with WHITE wine, and it was delicious and so well prepared. Jeremy was our very attentive and pleasant server, and he had wonderful recommendations for any item on the menu we asked about. We will definitely be back to this place.. beautifully decorated inside and perfect for either a private date or a large party.. it is a hidden gem in New Orleans! read more

Hidden gem from what I've seen and experienced in New Orleans. Had the pleasure of enjoying multiple meals bc this place was legit! Service was AMAZING! For dinner-do the pork or the duck-you WILL NOT be disappointed. For breakfast-the omelet had me at yum-o. Eat here and stay at The Eliza Jane! These people care! From the chef in the back to the servers running and themanaging this place! @couvant you made my stay memorable-thank you!! read more

Couvant - Inside - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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These people are the worst! We got here at 1:09pm ordered about 10 mins in we ordered at the bar. It took them 20 mins to come back and tell us that they were out of an appetizer. Grant it we still havent gotten the raw oysters we ordered. I expressed to my husband how the timing and the fact it took them that long to tell us they were out. It is 1:36 and the food runner guy that thinks he's in charge, J.D, brings the oysters. I ask if he's the manager, he says he's the food and bev director. I proceed to explain how this is ridiculous. I say, I wish we had more time because we would go somewhere else. He proceeds to tell me that I wish you had more time too. That was extremely rude to tell a patron spending money at your restaurant. I could have raised a big stink and caused a scene. I didn't. This place place is horrible and don't treat patrons with respect. Rock bridge who owns this restaurant apparently needs to look at the staff in charge because they are ruining your business! Now I want to praise Phillip, the bartender, he was great! I will never go back and I encourage other people to not go there. It's not a dicks restaurant, I don't expect to be insulted by the staff! J.D needs to be fired, because clearly he doesn't know how to talk to customers. read more

Good food and love the idea of bottomless cocktails at brunch... Poor execution. Our waiter, who I will refer to as Dory, was friendly and likable but couldn't remember a drink order, pick up drinks, or ring in drinks. Bummer and don't recommend even though the food was tasty read more

Couvant - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I was honestly feeling a little intimidated by the French menu at Couvee, but most of the items appealed to me. I sat at the bar and Jackson guided me through ordering quite the culinary experience. Starting with the Plateau de Fruit de Mer (which was amazing even though I am usually not an oyster person). Then the salade maison with goat cheese and fougasse were amazing. The French Chardonnay by the glass was an incredible pairing. My entree was the Gulf Fish Chaudree (with which it was recommended I save some bread for the broth) was amazing - especially the bites of fish with brussel sprouts. So glad I stopped in for dinner during my stay at the Eliza Jane. Now seeing the breakfast menu, I can't wait to try it tomorrow! read more

Couvant - Gulf Fish Chaudree - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Came here a few nights ago for a little date night with my husband and was such a great experience. It's a restaurant inside the Eliza Jane hotel. Cute, a little loud in the main part but we sat in the solarium which is kind of the breakfast area. Service was amazing. To drink, we got the Hot and bothered (nice little after burn but not truly that spicy-you can handle it), love bird (kind of like a Paloma, refreshing), witching hour (light and delish, the egg white is a little heavy for me but my husband loved it). To eat, we got the bread and butter (classic, good, crunchy shell with soft inside), baby beet salad (pretty sweet, and make sure you're a beet person bc it's definitely almost all beets in there!), and panisses (fat chickpea fries that are kind of like French toast sticks, with an amazinggg garlic aioli for dipping-you should ask for more of this-it's worth paying extra for!) The service was impeccable and we will most definitely be back. read more

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Great drinks! Best Paloma I've had in a long time. My French toast sticks were amazing. Bacon was wayyyy too crispy and burnt - only negative. Cute ambiance - be sure to check out the courtyard! read more

Couvant - Paloma and mimosa - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Visit during the cooling coolinary for brunch. Didn't make reservations but luckily the bar was open. Service was amazing seated right away already knew about the bottomless "options"! So we both did the bottomless Sangria they could have been a little stronger but I'm a heavy drinker so they were probably perfect for normal ppl lol! They were so good tho! Stuffed French Toast sticks were hot crispy and sweet! Now these Shrimp and Grits oh my huge huge shrimp the flavor was amazing you can taste like they put a hint of shrimp boil in the sauce grits crazy as can be. And to top it off we got to meet the singer Estelle who just happened to be in town and popped in! read more

Amazing food, this was the best meal we had during our stay in New Orleans. Such a beautiful restaurant. Erika gave us great service and was amazing. Thank you! read more

the food was amazing, and the service was top tier! Athul was very attentive and considerate of our party, made great suggestions and remained timely throughout our dining experience! read more

Athul was a fantastic server and the ambiance and food was phenomena. I will be back!

It's a French restaurant with a semi southern flair. I've had alot of burger in my life and THIS ONE, THE COUVANT BURGER IS THE BEST BURGER IVE EVER HAD! It's blended with short rib, seasoned to perfection! I've never had a burger like this. It's a must have ! read more

Absolutely amazing! Food was 10/10 and service was great. We did the coolinary brunch with the boozie drinks. So worth it! read more

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New Orleans is afire with new Southern cooking and is going through a resurgence of modern French plates. Nowhere in the US of A can we claim French dining is mature and a true destination as New Orleans. At Couvant, I'm in awe with the authenticity and creativeness Chef McDonald puts forth on his French plates. He has worked at Per Se and with Alain Ducasse as part of his credentials. But unlike trendy ripoff dining like Trois Mec in Los Angeles, Couvant is undoubtedly French and modern, deliciously craveworthy at that. Inside a restored hotel, the Eliza Jane, I was drawn to come here via Yelp reviews. Instagram is honestly, not as authentic because of filtered and "beautified" photos. My first visit on Mardi Gras Tuesday was a welcoming and deliciously unique experience. The meal was in one word, extraordinary. The stingray was beautifully made; the plate spoke of technique with a unique message to the diner: "We offer you a finely made dish in the strictest of traditions yet clean and modern and of course very French". The Galette de Roi (King's Cake, served only for Mardi Gras) was delicious, beautiful and memorable. I was so into Couvant, I returned for a reprise during my 4 day trip to the city. Love. Service was very good considering it's a new restaurant in New Orleans. The vibe here is causal yet rest assured you will feel you are dining in Paris. Chef McDonald -- thank you for an enjoyable two nights savoring your plates. As your restaurant name implies your plates are smoldering HOT! Tip: Valet parking. In the CBD, it's very walkable from the French Quarter. read more

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Delicious food and wonderful service! Absolutely beautiful restaurant and hotel as well! So well decorated! $25 bottomless brunch cocktails is worth it if you have 2 drinks! read more

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So, they let us make a reservation at 1:30 even though they closed at 2:00. Reservations should end at 1:00 if that's the case. My espresso martini was very good. However my friends both got the gin drink and hated it. The food was pretty good. Liked the pork rolls, mussels, and avocado toast. The service was subpar but probably because we showed up when they were about to close but didn't know! I would maybe give it another shot for a Sunday brunch. read more

Fantastic brunch with a friend! The Boozy Brunch option is one of the best offered in the city in that you can choose from several different cocktails and mix and match. The Sangria and Mimosa options were the best but all drinks tried were good. Loved the preparation of the food, flavorful and well portioned. Loved the layout of the dining room. Sat in the solarium. The courtyard is beautiful to dine outside on a nice day or to even extend for more cocktails. Service was excellent. Server very knowledgeable, friendly and even took suggestion of how more lunch items should be built into the brunch menu. read more

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I had friends staying at the Eliza Jane hotel during the Arctic blast so we ventured into the cold to meet them at the restaurant in the hotel. My friends had tried cocktails at the bar and had a wonderful time so I was looking forward to trying the restaurant. We started off with an order of the bread and butter which was really hard and had me a bit worried, but the rest of our meal was fabulous. We went dealers choice for cocktails with the bartender my friends had met and they were all well balanced and he matched it with the foods we had ordered. For appetizers we got the Foie Gras torchon and blue crab gnocchi. I would be happy with only eating the blue crab gnocchi for the rest of my life. Get it, it's life changing. The Foie Gras torchon was delicious we just could have used more bread with the order. For my main course I got the brioche crusted veal. It was pretty similar to a beef Wellington and the veal was like butter. It was a sizeable main dish and can easily be shared if you've ordered a few appetizers. We will definitely be back! read more

Couvant - Brasseries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Drool worthy main courses and dessert, gorgeous building and courtyard, and the friendliest staff. Highly highly recommend. UPDATE: decided to end the trip the same way we started and glad we did. Dinner round 2 was just as tasty and the desert was even tastier. Ate out in the courtyard this time too and it is just so pretty. Kevine was the sweetest and the host Sean comped our dinner as a thank you for coming so often while we were in town. Just such nice people and vibes read more

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I had breakfast here and I must say that this is one of the best breakfast spots in New Orleans. The stuffed French toast is a great starter and enough for two to three people. The shrimp and grits was amazing . Service was very attentive. read more

We stopped in on a Wednesday night while having an overnight in New Orleans. While pricey, the food was delicious and the staff was attentive. A lovely night out. read more