The girls and I popped in here right as they opened because we had a hankering for drinks and…read moreoysters. We were seated pretty much immediately since we got there pretty early and we ordered some fried alligator and a few oysters to share. The fried alligator was pretty good, it was my friends first time trying it and she enjoyed them! The oysters are really fresh as well! I ordered a strawberry lager which was pretty sweet but i enjoyed it and they offered me a to go cup which i thought was really cool. Would definitely come back again!

I ordered 1 Moscow mule and the pasta Went to the bathroom,…read morecame back.. the mule was there Took my time to sip By that point it was 10-15ish minutes Took my time w the drink, waited another 10, waiter said the food will be out soon, asked for the check, he came back w it along w a box for the food (which I thought had the food ready and I got up but it was just an empty box) and said a manager was checking on the food 25ish minutes had gone by now .. I finished my drink 10 minutes went by and the manager came w the food and said sorry and offered to take my drink of the check, but I paid already so he gave me another drink on the house & that drink was super small in a plastic cup with hella ice so I left w my food in a box and a drink that took less than 4 sips to finish Mind you it wasn't packed (Wednesday night)

Had an amazing night with the New Orleans opera, kicking off their season singing tunes from the…read moremusical Show Boat. They had a heavy hors d'oeuvre reception before the music started, which was good. Once we started to pull away from the dock, the program with the opera singers kicked off, to hear live music sung on the river boat by professionals was breathtaking. Loving that man of mine and "Old Man River" sung by the opera baritone, brought the house down. What made the musical even better was the narration before each piece? The narrator, provided context and insight to the time period when the musical was written and to the political and historic morays and values people along the Mississippi would've had in that era. After the program from the opera singers, a jazz band started up on the top deck. Riding down the Mississippi listening to jazz was fantastically fun. What I do it again absolutely. If you get a chance consider taking an evening, river cruise with a jazz group on one of the river boats...... you won't be disappointed.

I had so much fun on this 75 minute river cruise! It is just the right amount of time to enjoy the…read moreriver and gets back early enough for you to still enjoy your afternoon / night if you choose the 1:00pm departure like I did. There is a bar on the ship and a gift shop. There's music and the captain gives info on the sites on the way out over the PA. I really hoped I would like this attraction and I really did. I would do it again and will do it again soon.

Dinner Time Mike brought me in to this place for good food, cold beer and entertainment. Cynthia…read morewas great with the service. TVs had March Madness and the facilities/restaurant was clean. The royal treatment. Will be back. Happy hour in the courtyard was a blast... got a free Yuengling draft on the house.

As an actual courtyard located in the heart NOLA, Courtyard Grill is a multifaceted al fresco…read moredining venue that deserves a look for anyone who hasn't been. While there are a lot of highlights, there's certainly a share of some lowlights as well. A few things that that merit a thumbs up: * The ambiance: On a perfect weather night with good company, this place is right up there with some of the best outdoor setups one could ask for. It's a bit of an outdoor oasis, which makes it an easy but often times, overlooked target. * The entertainment: Whether it's a live band, DJ, or some kind of entertainment act, it's usually fairly top notch. It's usually best on a weekend night, but I've seen some pretty solid stuff here even on the school nights. * The location: It is as central as it gets when it comes to the French Quarter. This is one of the most happening parts of the city and they're in the thick of it. * Drinks: Want to get sloshed while on Bourbon? This place can make that happen. The not-so-fun stuff: * The food probably had its heydey many years ago. It hasn't been good for years and that's across the menu board. Many of their fried items (pickles, chicken fingers, etc.) are a major gamble and the more classic things such as red beans and rice, gumbos, etc. are mediocre. While the burgers / po'boys seem like safe bets, they're also not that great. I would strongly caution anyone coming here for food. * Service is everything sometimes. And here, it's almost non-existent. Unless one is being served drinks directly from a bartender, the rest of the wait staff is either too busy to help or too overwhelmed by the lack of help. They're slow to react and can make / break the experience in a big way. Sadly it's been much of the latter. * The level of obnoxious patrons can be a lot sometimes. Whether it's people shouting from the second level during mardi gras or a group of rowdy peeps just going nuts while folks are trying to eat / enjoy the space can be a lot sometimes. TLDR: DBaggery is big time on Bourbon St but that also permeates this place too. * I realize much of could be noted for the main venue, Bourbon Heat (https://www.yelp.com/biz/bourbon-heat-new-orleans-3) but at some point, it's all the same thing. The Courtyard is probably the nicest part of the entire venue, which is no exaggeration.

Great experience with Jacob as our bartender/server. We had the shrimp Po Boy with onion rings and…read morethe Dirty Po Boy with shrimp. Roast beef w gravy. A strange mix but very very good. Jacob recommended the green tee happy hour $5 shooters. They were money . We will be back for lunch tomorrow. Thank you Kev

Lowkey the best poboy I had on my trip…read more My friend and I shared the Shrimp Poboy and Jambalaya. The poboy was the star of the show. Perfect crisp and flavor. Balanced really well with the bread and veggies. Not overly sauced or salty. Amazing. The jambalaya was also great. Great temperature, texture, and flavors. Overall, awesome spot. I'd definitely recommend this spot.

The drinks were okay, but the jambalaya was amazing! They give you a big serving of it too!read more

We ended up here on a Wed evening with a Living Social deal. Arrived around 6 and it wasn't very…read morecrowded. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. Based on his suggestion I had the seafood pasta. It was quite good. Spicy !!! I loved the spice. It had shrimp and sausage and a great sauce. Hubby got the gator bites appetizer. They were good. Tasted like sausage I thought. He also got the creole sampler. This had jambalaya, crawfish etouffe, red beans and shrimp creole. His favorite was the crawfish. It was a nice sampling of New Orleans style food. Because we had the Living Social deal, we were OK with the price that we paid for the meal. Had we not had it, we thought the prices were on the high side for the food that we received. Wed is also half price bottles of wine. It was a very good meal.

The bartenders were very nice to us it's a good place to listen to live music. I really enjoyed the…read morePimm's cup and Sazerac cocktail. Small mix up with our appetizers (allegedly the printer went down to the kitchen) our gracious bartender said she would like to take care of the food.

We saw a lot of balconies to people watch on Bourbon St but some were hotels and we guessed for…read morehotel customers only. There were a few clubs that looked rammed that may also have offered the same but we were looking for a spot that was busy but not rammed and we settled on Pour House. Came in for some drinks and people watching. The balcony spot was great, it overlooked a souvenir shop which we saw staff try to stop a theft, some street security try to stare down a bunch of kids and a lot of really drunk people walking around. There was a diagonal balcony trying to get people to flash them and tossing out beads. We could see the buskers and just watched the night devolve from here. The bartender was super friendly. She was super nice. Drinks we're that expensive. However they were pretty water downed and my rum and coke was flat. Solid spot, drinks are mid.

This is my 3rd time doing a walking tour with Ghost City Tours and they have all been amazing…read more This particular visit was the Bad Bitches Tour and we had Luis as our guide. He was so informative and so much fun - you can tell how passionate and excited he is to share the city and its history. I highly recommend this tour you'll learn so much and will have such a great appreciation for all things Nola!

I have never been to New Orleans and wanted to do something unique and interesting. We went on the…read more"Bad Bitches Tour" on Saturday May 23, 2026. It was so much fun. Our tour guide, Louis, was amazing. He was funny, knowledgeable, friendly and just a great guy to be around. He was so involved with the tour and our group. We felt like we were having a great time with a friend. We learned so much intriguing history and felt so engrossed in the subject. I have never had a tour like that before! I would absolutely recommend this tour for anyone looking at getting a behind the scenes history of some very interesting women of New Orleans!

We purchased a lunch jazz package for my husband and me on this steamboat, and overall, we had a…read morereally enjoyable experience. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the lunch was actually above par for a meal served on a boat. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The fish was cooked perfectly, and the red beans and rice and jambalaya were outstanding. Our server, Iris B., was amazing--attentive, friendly, and made the experience even better. The jazz music was enjoyable, although it was fairly basic. The cruise itself was a nice city tour as we traveled up and down the Mississippi River. Overall, it was a fun and relaxing way to enjoy lunch, some live jazz, and beautiful views of New Orleans from the river.

One of the best dinner cruises I have been on! I decided to partake in the buffet dinner just to…read moreget the full experience. I selected the 6PM seating time so that I would be done with the meal by the time the Steamboat Natchez starts moving around 7PM. The dining area interior space was lovely and expansive with chandeliers, as well as a stage area. Each table had a bowl of Caesar Salad placed there already. Lettuce was nice and crunchy, with plenty of tangy dressing and croutons. Upon being seated, the server took drink orders and I selected Iced Tea (one of the complimentary beverages being offered). The Iced Tea was sweet and refreshing. Next, we were served Gumbo with rice, which was warm, flavorful, and comforting. As for the buffet, there was Shrimp Pasta, a few different saucy dishes made with veggies and meat, potatoes with bacon and peas, Prime Rib, Fried Chicken, and Green Beans. I really enjoyed the Shrimp Pasta, which was made with creamy, well seasoned sauce, and tender shrimp. The saucy dishes were cooked well and bold in flavor. Prime Rib was a little tough. Fried Chicken was delightfully crispy, but a bit on the dry side and could have used more flavor. Green Beans had a perfect consistency with yummy seasoning. For dessert, I tried both the Bread Pudding and Cheesecake with tasty coffee. Both were delicious in their own way. Bread Pudding was dense, with a milky, velvety smooth topping, while the Cheesecake was more light and airy, yet still rich. Service was solid. The waitress was friendly and attentive. Everything (drinks, appetizer, dessert, coffee) came out in a timely manner and the main dishes were part of the buffet. When done eating, I went out to take in golden hour sunset, then headed up to the top deck, where I found a seat. Live jazz music was performed throughout the evening. It was a perfect night for feeling the wind in my hair, watching the skyline go by along the Mississippi River, and the twinkling lights of the city as the sky turned dark. I really enjoyed myself on this iconic Jazz Cruise along Mississippi River.